JP2023087960A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which contributes to improvement in the game amusement through a performance.SOLUTION: A game machine PY1 can execute a variation performance which stop-displays a plurality of performance patterns after variable display. The plurality of performance patterns that are stop-displayed have an advantageous mode (same odd-numbered patterns) advantageous for a player, a disadvantageous mode (same even-numbered patterns) disadvantageous for the player and a failure mode. In the variation performance, there are a case where the plurality of performance patterns are stop-displayed in the advantageous mode, and a case where the plurality of performance patterns are stop-displayed in the disadvantageous mode. When the plurality of performance patterns are stop-displayed in the advantageous mode, there is a case where the performance pattern EZ1 to be stopped first is stopped at the first timing (time T02). When the plurality of performance patterns are stop-displayed in the disadvantageous mode, there is a case where the performance pattern to be stopped first is stopped at the second timing (time T09) later than the first timing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

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

A conventional gaming machine makes a determination based on the establishment of a starting condition, executes an effect using a performance pattern on the display unit, and suggests the result of the determination to the player. And, based on the result of the determination, a special game (jackpot game) is performed.

JP 2017-131646 A

There is room for improvement in terms of performance. By installing the improved production, it can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

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

The gaming machine disclosed in this specification is
Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a variable performance in which a plurality of performance symbols are displayed in a variable manner and then stopped,
The plurality of stop-displayed performance symbols include an advantageous mode that is advantageous to the player, a disadvantageous mode that is disadvantageous to the player, and a losing mode,
In the variable effect, there are a time when the plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in the advantageous mode and a time when the plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in the disadvantageous mode,
When the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the advantageous mode, the first performance symbol to be stopped may be stopped at the first timing,
When the plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in the disadvantageous mode, the performance symbols to be stopped first are stopped at a second timing later than the first timing.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of interest in games through presentation.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing types of game states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the big winning game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of production|presentation mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st specific example of normal fluctuation|variation of a special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SPSP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; It is a block diagram of a part related to the control of the gaming machine. It is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of a prefetch determination table. It is a specific example of a pattern determination table. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a main control unit according to the first embodiment; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing types of gaming states according to the first embodiment, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing types of jackpot games according to the first embodiment. 4 is a symbol determination table according to the first embodiment; It is a variation pattern determination table in a high probability high base gaming state according to the first embodiment. It relates to 1st execution form, is the explanation drawing which shows the special figure fluctuation production in low probability low base game state. It relates to 1st execution form, is the explanation drawing which shows the special figure fluctuation production in low probability low base game state. It relates to 1st execution form, is the explanation drawing which shows the special figure fluctuation production in low probability low base game state. It is a variation start mode selection table of special figure variation production. It relates to the first embodiment, and is an explanatory diagram showing a special figure variation effect in a high-probability high-base gaming state. It relates to the first embodiment, and is an explanatory diagram showing a special figure variation effect in a high-probability high-base gaming state. It relates to the first embodiment, and is an explanatory diagram showing a special figure variation effect in a high-probability high-base gaming state. It relates to the first embodiment, and is an explanatory diagram showing a special figure variation effect in a high-probability high-base gaming state. It is a timing chart of a special figure variation effect in a high probability high base gaming state according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing dialogue production; It is a timing chart of dialogue production. This is a dialogue effect execution selection table. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the side of a main control board according to the second embodiment; 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. It is a perspective view showing the back side of the gaming machine. It is a front view which shows a 7 segment display. It is a figure which shows an excessive prize ball prevention function. It is a figure which shows the reset of the difference ball number. (A) is a diagram showing an effect mode in the case of over-prizing abnormality, and (B) is a diagram showing an effect mode in the case of magnetic detection abnormality. (A) is a diagram showing an over-prize notice image, and (B) is a diagram showing a game stop notice image. (A) is a diagram in which a purple border image is displayed in a high-probability high-base game state, and (B) is a diagram in which a red-rim image is displayed in a high-probability high base game state. be. (A) is a diagram showing when a special reset switch is pressed down, and (B) is a diagram showing when the customer waiting state has passed for one hour. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of input processing. It is a flow chart of difference ball number measurement processing. 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flow chart of customer waiting measurement processing. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. 6 is a flowchart of output processing; 9 is a flowchart of outer-end signal output processing; It is a figure which shows the excessive prize ball prevention function in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reset of the number of difference balls in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the case where the difference ball number is displayed with a 7 segment display in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. They are a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a small hit symbol type determination table, a losing symbol type determination table, and a reach determination table according to the third embodiment. It is a determination table of the big hit design type and the small hit design type according to the third embodiment, and is a table for explaining the types of the big hit and the small hit. FIG. 10 is a determination table for the type of lost symbols according to the third embodiment, and is a table for explaining types of lost symbols. FIG. It is a table|surface which shows the kind of the hit determination table which concerns on 3rd Embodiment, the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and the open pattern table of an electric chew. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table according to the third embodiment. 14 is a flowchart of game state management processing according to the third embodiment; It is a figure explaining the outline of the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure etc. which show the display screen of each production mode which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the RUSH rush production|presentation which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a change in speech production; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a change in speech production;

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

A first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later, but first, a basic embodiment that is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). In addition, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

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1. Structure of Game Machine First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine PY1.

The pachinko game machine PY1 comprises an outer frame 22 attached to the island structure of the pachinko hall and a front door 23 attached to the outer frame 22 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board 1 is mounted, and a front frame 23m mounted openably and closably to the game board mounting frame 2A. The front frame 23m is provided with a transparent plate 23t, and the game board 1 can be viewed from the front (player side) through the transparent plate 23t.

Further, the front door 23 is provided with an upper tray 34 for storing game balls and a handle 72k for shooting game balls to the game board 1 . The upper plate 34 is installed under the front door 23 and stores game balls supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right portion of the front door 23, and game balls stored in the upper tray 34 are shot to the game board 1 by the player's operation of the handle 72k.

The front door 23 also includes a speaker 52 capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a frame movable body 58k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. The speakers 52 are installed in the upper left and upper right portions of the front door 23, and output, for example, BGM (Background Music) and sound effects. The frame lamps 53 are installed on the left and right portions of the front door 23 and around the transparent plate 23t, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58 k is installed above the front door 23 . In addition, the frame movable body 58k is provided with a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be vertically movable by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 1, for example. Note that the movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than the vertical movement.

The front door 23 also has normal buttons 40 that can be operated by the player, and special buttons 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. The normal button 40 includes a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode. It is configured to be able to vibrate with a vibrating motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 is equipped with a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to emit light by means of the lamp. In addition, it is configured to be able to vibrate by a vibration motor. The normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured by a cross key, touch panel, or the like. .

2. Structure of Game Board Next, the structure of the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1. FIG.

The game board 1 has a game area 6 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, a game peg (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball is installed, and a winning device that allows the game ball to win (enter or pass) is installed. The winning device includes a general winning opening 10, a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14 and a second big winning opening 15. Each winning device has a detection sensor that detects the entry or passage of a game ball.

The first starting port 11 is installed in the lower part of the game area 6 so that a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, which will be described later. The first start port 11 is configured so that the ease of entry of game balls is always unchanged.

The second starting port 12 is installed below the first starting port 11 in the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the second start hole 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting hole 12, the pachinko machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a big hit determination in the same way as when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11.例文帳に追加Unlike the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12 includes an opening/closing member 12k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the opening and closing member 12k using an opening and closing solenoid to create a closed state (a closed state) in which a game ball does not enter the second start port 12 or is difficult to enter, and a closed state. Either an open state (opened state) in which a game ball easily enters the second starting port 12 or a state is set.

The gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6 so that game balls can pass through it. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, which will be described later. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not pay out prize balls to the upper tray 34 even if the game balls pass through the gate 13.例文帳に追加

The first big winning hole 14 is installed in the lower right part of the game area 6 so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls when the game balls enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加The first big prize winning port 14 includes a first opening/closing door 14k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening/closing door 14k using an opening/closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the first big winning hole 14 (closed state) and a state in which a game ball enters. Either the open state (open state) in which the ball can be played, or the state.

The second big winning hole 15 is installed in the lower right part of the game area 6 and below the first big winning hole 14 so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls when the game balls enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The second big winning port 15 has a second opening/closing door 15k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the second opening/closing door 15k using an opening/closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second big winning hole 15 (closed state) and a state in which a game ball enters. Either the open state (open state) in which the ball can be played, or the state.

The general winning openings 10 are installed in the lower left and lower right portions of the game area 6 so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls as prize balls to the upper tray 34 when the game balls enter the general winning hole 10.例文帳に追加

In addition, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is installed, and any of the general winning port 10, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 A game ball that did not win a prize is discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through an out port 19.例文帳に追加

The game board 1 also includes an image display device 50 capable of displaying a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a board movable body 55k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. do. The image display device 50 is installed in the central portion of the game board 1 and has a display section 50a composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a dot display device, a 7-segment display device, or the like. The board lamp 54 is installed above the display section 50a, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display section 50a. The on-board movable body 55k is provided with a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be vertically movable by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Note that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k may be other than the vertical movement.

The game board 1 is also provided with indicators 8 for notifying the state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The display device 8 is installed in the lower left part of the game board 1, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The pachinko machine PY1 changes the state of the game of the pachinko machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special patterns, variable display and stop display of normal patterns, and special patterns, which will be described later), by a combination of lighting, blinking, and turning off of a plurality of LEDs. Figure 1 reservation number, special figure 2 reservation number, normal figure reservation number, etc.) are notified to the player.

3. Basic Game Next, the basic game of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a special figure game and a normal figure game using game balls fired by operating the handle 72k.

3-1. Special game Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot judgment when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or a game ball enters the second starting hole 12, and the acquired right Make a jackpot judgment based on. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 variably displays a special figure according to the result of the big hit determination. The mode of variable display of special figures (also referred to as "variable display time") varies depending on the type of variation pattern described later.

The right to receive the jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the obtained random number value. The jackpot determination is for determining whether or not to perform a jackpot game. When a jackpot game is performed, the jackpot is won, and when a small hit game is performed, a small hit is won. If you don't do either, you lose.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the first special figure when the jackpot determination is performed by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which the two LEDs in the upper left part of the indicators 8 blink. Pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern elapses, performs the stop display of the first special figure in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination. As the mode of the stop display of the first special figure, a mode indicating jackpot winning (for example, two LEDs in the upper left part are lit) and a mode indicating small win winning (for example, only one LED in the upper left part is lit) , and a mode indicating a failure (for example, only the other LED at the upper left is lit).

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the second special figure when the jackpot determination is performed by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which the two lower left LEDs of the indicators 8 blink. When the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern has passed, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs the stop display of the second special figure in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination. As a mode of stop display of the second special figure, a mode indicating jackpot winning (for example, two LEDs at the lower left are lit) and a mode indicating small hit winning (for example, only one LED at the lower left is lit) , and a mode indicating a failure (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, when the game ball wins the first start opening 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination to be described later, and reserves the special figure 1 right to receive the acquired jackpot determination. remember as On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1, when the game ball wins the second start port 12 during the variable display of the special figure, performs pre-reading determination and stores the acquired right to receive the jackpot determination as a special figure 2 reservation. do. Pachinko game machine PY1 can store special figure 1 suspension and special figure 2 suspension up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 special figure 1 suspensions and 4 special figure 2 suspensions). The pachinko game machine PY1 performs jackpot determination for the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension after the special figure is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are stored at the same time, the jackpot judgment for the special figure 2 reservation may be preferentially performed, and the big hit judgment for the special figure 1 reservation It may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which it is stored.

The look-ahead determination is to determine in advance whether or not a jackpot game will be performed (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot determination) before the jackpot determination is performed, and when the jackpot game is performed Pre-reading winning is determined, and pre-reading non-winning is determined when no big winning game is played. In addition, when it is possible to determine a plurality of types of variation patterns, it is possible to perform variation pattern pre-determination for determining in advance the variation pattern to be determined in the pre-reading determination.

The pachinko game machine PY1 informs the player of the number when the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve is stored. The number of special figures 1 reserved, for example, is notified by lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the upper middle part of the display 8, and when the number of special figures 1 reserved is "1", only one LED lights up, special figures When the number of 1 reservations is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the number of special 1 reservations is "3", only one LED blinks, When the number of special 1 reservations is "4", Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the number of special figures 2 reserved is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the middle and lower part of the display 8, and when the number of special figure 2 reservations is "1", only one LED lights up, When the special figure 2 pending number is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the special figure 2 pending number is "3", only one LED flashes, and the special figure 2 pending number is "4" Sometimes only two LEDs flash.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stop-displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating winning of the jackpot. The jackpot game, which will be described later in detail, is a game in which a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 is opened is performed a plurality of times (for example, 10 times). The jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 gives an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball). Incidentally, the jackpot game ends when all of the round games are played a plurality of times.

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

3-2. When a game ball passes through the gate 13, the general-purpose game pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive the hit determination, and performs the hit determination based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of a normal figure according to the result of the hit determination.

The hit determination is for determining whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and if the auxiliary game is performed, it is hit and won, and if the auxiliary game is not performed, it is lost.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of a normal figure when a winning judgment is made by winning a game ball to the gate 13.例文帳に追加The normal variable display is a display in which a plurality of LEDs in the upper right portion of the display devices 8 blink. The pachinko game machine PY1, when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variable display of the normal pattern, performs stop display of the normal pattern in a mode showing the result of the hit determination. As a mode of the stop display of the normal figure, there are a mode indicating winning (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode indicating losing (eg, only one LED is lit).

In addition, when the game ball wins the gate 13 during the variable display of the normal pattern, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the acquired right to receive the hit determination as a normal pattern reservation. The pachinko game machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of normal pattern suspensions. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs hit determination for the normal pattern hold after the normal pattern is stopped.

The pachinko game machine PY1 informs the player of the number when the normal pattern hold is stored. The number of normal figure reservations is notified by the lighting of multiple LEDs in the lower right part of the display device 8. For example, when the number of normal figure reservations is "1", only one LED lights up, and the number of normal figure reservations is " 2", only two LEDs are illuminated.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stop-displaying a normal figure in a mode indicating winning. The auxiliary game, which will be described later in detail, is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3.5 seconds). In the auxiliary game, the opening of the second start port 12 gives an opportunity to win a game ball to the second start port 12 (opportunity to win a prize ball, an opportunity to acquire the right to receive a jackpot determination). It is a game that is advantageous for people.

4. Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3(A). FIG. 3A is a diagram showing game states that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can take. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. Base gaming state” (also called “time-saving gaming state”), “high-probability low-base gaming state” (also called “latency-probability gaming state”), and “high-probability high-base gaming state” (also called “probability variable gaming state” It is possible to make it possible to take any one or a plurality of game states among the four types of game states.

"Low probability low base game state" is a game state in the initial state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The pachinko game machine PY1 can initialize the game state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as a “RAM clear switch”) (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23 .

The "low-probability high-base game state" is a game state that can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied. The predetermined time-saving end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed, and that the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times).

In addition, the "low-probability high-base game state" may also occur when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low-probability low-base game state". The specific loss includes a specific number of times (for example, 900 times) when all the jackpot judgments are lost, and a specific ratio (for example, 1/200) of the losses in the jackpot judgment. ) is included. The pachinko game machine PY1 is set to a "low-probability high-base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special figure that has caused a specific loss (after the special figure is stopped and displayed). The "low-probability high-base game state" in this case also continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is established, similarly to the case where the "low-probability high-base game state" is entered after the jackpot game state.

The "high-probability low-base game state" is a game state that can occur after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined latent probability end condition is established. The predetermined latent probability end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times). It should be noted that the "high probability low base game state" may be entered by passing the game ball through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game. good.

"High probability high base game state" is a game state that can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined variable probability end condition is satisfied. The predetermined variable probability end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed, and that the number of variable displays of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It should be noted that even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability high base game state" is entered. good.

"Low-probability low-base gaming state" and "low-probability high-base gaming state" belong to a normal probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is normal (for example, 1/300), and "high-probability low-base gaming state” and “high probability high base game state” belong to a high probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot judgment is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/30). Therefore, the "high-probability low base gaming state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" are more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability low-base gaming state" and the "low-probability high-base gaming state" in terms of the odds of winning a jackpot. It can be said that it is in a game state.

In addition, the "low-probability low-base game state" and "high-probability low-base game state" are states in which the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12 It belongs to a non-time-saving state such as a difficult state or a state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively short), and the “low probability high base game state” and “high probability high base game state” are in the second start port 12. It belongs to a time-saving state in which a game ball is likely to win (for example, a state in which winning is likely to be won in a hit determination, or a state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are the same as the "low probability low base It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the "game state" and the "high probability low base game state".

In addition, since the non-time saving state is a state where the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12, the "low probability low base game state" and "high probability low base game state" are the second start port While it can be said that it is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the first start port 11 than 12, the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 12. state” and “high probability high base game state” can be said to be game states in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 12 than the first start port 11.

Also, the pachinko machine PY1 can change the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state and the high probability state by operating a setting change switch (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23 . The setting change switch is, for example, a DIP switch that can be switched between three stages: upper stage, middle stage, and lower stage. The setting change switch on the upper stage is called "setting 1", the setting change switch on the middle stage is called "setting 2", and the setting change switch on the lower stage is called "setting 3". "Setting 1" means that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is the first probability (eg 1/300) and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is the second probability (eg 1/30). In addition, "setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the first probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the second probability. A high fourth probability (eg 1/28). In addition, "setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. A high sixth probability (eg 1/26). It should be noted that the probability of winning the jackpot can be appropriately changed within the range of "setting 1"<"setting 2"<"setting 3".

5. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(A). Pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 3B, any one of the four types of jackpot games of "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" It is possible to play one type or multiple types of jackpot games.

The “jackpot game Wα” is a jackpot game that becomes a “high-probability, high-base game state” after that, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Wα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Xα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "low-probability high-base game state", and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Xα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Yα" is a jackpot game in which the "high-probability low-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Yα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Zα" is a jackpot game in which the "low-probability low-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Zα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

In the "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα", only the first big winning port 14 may be opened for all round games. However, only the second big prize winning port 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first big prize winning port 14 may be opened for some round games and the rest of the round games may be opened. , the second big winning opening 15 may be opened. Opportunities for winning game balls (opportunities for prize balls) are provided in both the round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened and the round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened. Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player.

"Jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" belong to the so-called probability variable jackpot game in which the game state becomes a high probability state, and "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" belong to the so-called game state in which the game state becomes a normal probability state. It usually belongs to jackpot games. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" can be said to be jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" in terms of subsequent jackpot winning probability. Wα' and 'jackpot game Yα' are performed in the jackpot game state, which is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which either ``jackpot game Xα'' and ``jackpot game Zα'' are performed. I can say.

In addition, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" belong to a so-called jackpot game with an electric sapo in which the game state is in a time-saving state, and "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" are in a non-time-saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric sapo no jackpot game. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" relate to the second start port 12 after that (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second start port 12), "jackpot game Yα" and " It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game Zα, and the jackpot game state in which either the jackpot game Wα or the jackpot game Xα can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which any one of the above is performed.

Here, the flow of the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 4A is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, a big winning game in which only the first big winning hole 14 is opened is illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), when the jackpot game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the jackpot opening (also referred to as "jackpot OP") is set first. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round of the game is started. The round game continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the first big winning hole 14 . When the round game of the first round ends, an interval between rounds (also referred to as "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the round IT ends, the second round of the game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the tenth round game) is completed, a jackpot ending (also referred to as “jackpot ED”) is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. Either one or both of the jackpot OP and jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small Winning Game Next, the small winning game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(B). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of playing a small winning game as a game different from the big winning game. Unlike the big winning game, the small winning game is a game in which the game state is not changed after that. For example, when a small winning game is performed in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues even after the small winning game. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens one of the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 in the small winning game.

FIG. 4B is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. Here, a small winning game in which only the first big winning hole 14 is opened is exemplified. As shown in FIG. 4(B), after the stop display of the special figure, when the small winning game starts, a pre-opening interval (also referred to as "pre-opening IT") is first set. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first big winning hole 14 is opened. The opening of the first big winning hole 14 continues until a predetermined time (eg 5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (eg 10) of game balls win the first big winning hole 14 . When the opening of the first big winning hole 14 is completed, an interval after opening (also referred to as "IT after opening") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one small winning game ends when the post-opening IT ends. Either one or both of the pre-opening IT and the post-opening IT may not be set. Further, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, the small winning game may not be performed.

7. Auxiliary Game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(C). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the big winning game and the small winning game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the jackpot game and the small hit game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second start port 12 changes according to the game state, for example, when the auxiliary game is performed in a non-time saving state, the first opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds) While the second starting port 12 is opened, when the auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 is opened for a second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) longer than the first opening time. .

FIG. 4(C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4(C), when the auxiliary game starts after the stop display of the normal figure, the second starting port 12 is opened. The opening of the second starting port 12 is until a predetermined time (first open time if non-time saving state, second open time if time saving state) passes, or a predetermined number (for example, four) It continues until the game ball wins the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, an interval after opening (also referred to as "IT after opening") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one auxiliary game ends when the post-opening IT ends.

8. Effect Next, the effect performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12. FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 can set different performance modes according to the game state. The pachinko machine PY1 has various production devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable body, etc.) in each production mode. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.), it is possible to perform the effects shown below.

8-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described with reference to FIG. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a probability variable production mode, a time saving production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, the special figure is stopped in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that may be set when it is set (when the variable display of special figures is not performed). In the customer waiting effect mode, the player is suggested to be in a state of waiting for variable display of special symbols. The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect while the customer waiting effect mode is being set. The customer waiting effect is, as shown in FIG. 5A-1, a effect in which a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, the pachinko machine PY1, for example, when the normal button 40 is operated during the display of the customer waiting demonstration video G100, as shown in FIG. A setting screen G101 for performing the setting may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 enables settings relating to the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 while the setting screen G101 is being displayed. Settings related to effects include setting the volume of sound output from the speaker 52, setting the brightness of the display unit 50a (also referred to as "light amount setting"), setting the frequency of effects to be executed (also referred to as "effect setting"), and the like.

The normal production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low-probability low-base game state" or "high-probability low-base game state". In the normal production mode, the player is suggested to be in a non-time-saving state. In the normal effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 representing a mountain scenery on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 5B-1. The background displayed in the normal effect mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "high probability high base game state". In the variable probability performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a high probability state and a time saving state. In the variable probability effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a variable probability background image G103 representing the universe on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5(B-2). The background displayed in the variable probability effect mode is not limited to the variable probability background image G103, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The time reduction production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low probability high base game state". In the time-saving performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a normal probability state and a time-saving state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a time-saving background image G104 representing the sky on the display unit 50a in the time-saving effect mode, as shown in FIG. 5(B-3). The background displayed in the time saving effect mode is not limited to the time saving background image G104, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode set in the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot performance mode, the player is suggested that the jackpot game is being executed. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the jackpot production mode, when the jackpot game starts, as shown in FIG. The image G108 and the like are displayed on the display section 50a. The display of these images is called "opening effect".

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a during the round game, as shown in FIG. When the probability state is reached, a promotion image G110S suggesting that the high probability state is reached is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the display of these images is referred to as "round effect".

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the jackpot production mode, at the end of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. The display unit 50a displays a total number of awarded balls image G112 or the like indicating the total number of awarded balls. The display of these images is called "ending effect".

In the basic embodiment, five types of production modes are set: a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a probability variable production mode, a short production time production mode and a jackpot production mode. may be changed or added.

8-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also referred to as "variation production") will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG. The special figure fluctuation production is a production for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes the special figure variation performance using the performance symbols in parallel with the variable display of the special figure. As shown in FIG. 6(A), the performance design is composed of a left performance design EZ1, a middle performance design EZ2 and a right performance design EZ3.

The pachinko game machine PY1 variably displays performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the background (normal background image G102, probability variable background image G103, time reduction background image G104) in the special figure variation performance. It should be noted that "↓" in the figure indicates that the performance symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. The production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are, for example, composed of numerical patterns "1" to "9", respectively. EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 fluctuate, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 stop with the stop display of the special figure. Then, the result of the big hit determination is suggested by the mode of stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

8-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of special symbols has started.

The pachinko game machine PY1 starts variable display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in normal variation, as shown in FIG. 6(B). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a loss without generating a reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. After stopping, as shown in 6(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting a failure (so-called split eyes). A mode suggesting a failure is a mode in which the left and right performance symbols are not the same, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6". On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 generates reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. Stop display and establish a reach. The stop order of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. The N-reach pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach after establishment of the reach. The N-reach is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which the fluctuation speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 is gradually reduced, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be performed.

The pachinko game machine PY1 gradually decelerates the variation speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 in the N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(A). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses at N reach, as shown in FIG. , EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped. A mode suggesting reach-losing is a mode in which the left and right performance symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right performance symbols, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5". On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SP reach after N reach. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the content of the N-reach effect.

8-2-3. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP ready-to-win is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which a battle between the main character and the enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an SP title image G1 representing the start of the SP reach on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The SP title image G1 is also a character image, for example, "Destroy the enemy A!". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a. A moving image of a battle with a character is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is approaching, the pachinko machine PY1 causes the main character to enter the battle in such a way as to suggest a big win, as shown in FIG. A state of being happy to win is displayed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). Further, when the pachinko machine PY1 determines that the SP reach is a loss, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting reach-losing. On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing the SP reach after this SP reach. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

8-2-4. SPSP Reach Pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing SPSP Reach after SP Reach. The SPSP ready-to-win is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which a battle between a main character and a formidable enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an SPSP title image G2 representing the start of the SPSP reach on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 9(A). The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a text image of "Destroy enemy B!". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pachinko machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and a strong enemy character image G202 representing the strong enemy character on the display unit 50a. A moving image of a battle with a character is displayed on the display section 50a. When the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko machine PY1 causes the main character to enter the battle in a manner suggesting a big win, as shown in FIG. A state of being delighted with the victory is displayed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). On the other hand, when the pachinko machine PY1 determines that the SPSP reach is lost, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting reach-losing. It should be noted that the contents of the SPSP ready-to-win effect can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a mode indicating a big win (also called "big win expectation") will be described. The degree of jackpot expectation is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of jackpot determination is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning. can be higher than

Further, for example, when the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of jackpot determination is a loss, and set to 100% when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, SPSP reach is performed. When the execution probability is set to 2% when the result of the judgment of the big win is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of the judgment of the big win is the winning of the jackpot, the degree of expectation of the big win against the SP reach is set to the big win against the SP reach. Expectations can be higher. In this way, by presetting the execution probability according to the result of the big win determination for the executable effect, it is possible to determine the degree of expectation for the big win for that effect.

8-3. Suspension Icon and the Icon The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the suspension icon HA on the display section 50a while the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension is being stored. The pending icon HA is, for example, an icon image of "o". Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon TA on the display unit 50a during the variable display of the special figure. The icon TA is, for example, the same icon image of "o" as the pending icon HA.

A pending icon display area 50d is provided at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a pending icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of reserved special figures 1 or the number of reserved special figures 2. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed. In the reserved icon display area 50d, both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number may be displayed, or only one of the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number is displayed You can let it be. In addition, the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate.

Further, an icon display area 50e is provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the icon display area 50e is composed of one icon display area 50e. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of the special figure, it displays the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in the icon display area 50e. In consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, the icon TA may not be displayed.

8-3-1. Suspension effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a suspension effect in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁The suspension effect is, for example, an effect in which the suspension icon HA is displayed in the suspension icon display area 50d, and functions as an effect for informing the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and when the game ball wins the first start port 11 when the special figure 1 reserved number is "0", as shown in FIG. 10 (B) , the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for example, when two game balls win the first start opening 11 during the variable display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. A pending icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "2". In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts variable display of a new special figure while displaying the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d, the figure 10(D), the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 of the pending icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the second icon TA in the pending icon display area 50d is displayed. The reserved icon HA of the second display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed to inform the player that the special figure 1 reserved number is "1".

8-4. Notice effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing in the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is a effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, the frame movable body 58k, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc., and a jackpot game is performed. It functions as a production that suggests the possibility of being caught.

8-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k or the frame movable body 58k as an advance notice effect. The movable body production is, for example, a production in which the on-board movable body 55k and the frame movable body 58k move.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a movable body production at an arbitrary timing in the special figure fluctuation production (for example, the timing of developing from N reach to SP reach). Here, an example of a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k is illustrated. The movable body effect is, as shown in FIG. 11A, an effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves onto the display section 50a. The pachinko game machine PY1 displays the effect image G4 in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation. After the movable body effect, as shown in FIG. 11B, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the effect develops. FIG. 11(B) shows the case of developing into SPSP reach. It should be noted that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation effect is, for example, a effect in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41 .

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an operation performance at an arbitrary timing (for example, during SP reach) in the special figure variation performance. Here, an operation effect using the normal button 40 is exemplified. The pachinko game machine PY1 generates a period during which the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is valid (referred to as a "button operation valid period") in the operation effect, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, As shown, an effect for prompting the operation of the normal button 40 (referred to as “button operation prompting effect”) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed, and the button operation promotion image G3 includes a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40 and a pressing operation representing the operation mode of the normal button 40 (that is, pressing operation). It is composed of an image G32 (here, a character image of "press") and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 representing the remaining time of the button operation valid period. The pachinko game machine PY1 responds to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period. As shown in 12(B), the button operation promotion effect is terminated, and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12(B) shows a case where a movable object effect in which the on-board movable object 55k moves is performed as the operation result effect. Note that the content of the operation presentation can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Prefetching effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing a prefetching effect based on the prefetching determination as the advance notice effect. The look-ahead effect is, for example, an effect in which the pending icon HA changes, and functions as an effect for suggesting in advance the result of the big hit determination.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension. Here, the look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold is exemplified. When the game ball enters the first start port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the special figure 1 reservation, based on the result of the prefetch determination for the special figure 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 10 (C) In the pending icon display area 50d, an icon image of "*" is displayed as the pending icon HA instead of the icon image of "o" which is normally displayed. It should be noted that the contents of the prefetch effect can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal Configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a portion related to control of the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 comprises a main control unit 100 that controls games, and an effect control unit 120 that executes effects. The main control unit 100 and the production control unit 120 are electrically connected, and the production control unit 120 mainly executes production according to instructions from the main control unit 100 .

9-1. Main Control Unit The main control unit 100 includes a game control microcomputer 101 . The game control microcomputer 101 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and mainly controls various games (special game, normal game, game state, prize ball payout, etc.). The game control microcomputer 101 also includes a game input section 101a, a game output section 101b, and a game storage section 101c. The game input unit 101a is a winning device provided on the game board 1 (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.) Winning information of game balls, operation information of initialization switch, operation information of setting change switch, etc. are inputted. The game output unit 101b outputs performance data and performance commands generated in accordance with game control to the performance control unit 120 and the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1. The game storage unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and includes a table for selecting game content and game data generated according to game control (special figure 1 reserved , Special figure 2 hold, general figure hold, etc.) etc. are stored.

Various games are mainly controlled based on winning information and operation information input by the game input unit 101a. The game control microcomputer 101 controls various games using tables and game data stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2. The table game control microcomputer 101 can make various selections in controlling the game. The table stored in the game storage unit 101c is referred to when making the selection. The table shown below is stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2-1. Fluctuation Pattern Judgment Table A fluctuation pattern judgment table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 when performing variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the result of the big hit determination.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 14, selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of jackpot determination, the result of reach determination, the number of reserved special figures, and the like. The reach determination is to determine whether or not the above-mentioned reach performance (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) is performed during the variable display of the special figure, and if the reach performance is performed, it is determined that there is a reach. , When the reach performance is not performed, it is assumed that there is no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of seven types of variation patterns, "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013" and "THP021" to "THP022", as variation patterns. It is possible. The game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected variation pattern. Note that the type of variation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each variation pattern will be explained. As described above, during the variable display of the special figure, special figure variation production is performed. In the special figure fluctuation production, the production flow composed of one or more productions is executed, but each variation pattern is associated with the special figure variable display time and the production flow executed in the special figure fluctuation production. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, "THP001" and "THP011" have a special figure variable display time of 120000 ms, and "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → " "THP002" and "THP012" are associated with the production flow composed of "SPSP Reach", and "THP002" and "THP012" have a special figure variable display time of 100000 ms and are "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → " "SP Reach" is associated with the production flow composed of "SP Reach", and "THP013" has a special figure variable display time of 20000 ms, and is composed of "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach". , and "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with an effect flow that is 13000 ms or 2000 ms for the variable display of the special figure and consists only of "normal fluctuation". Thus, according to the type of variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed in the special figure variation effect are varied.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the effect flow is "SPSP reach", so "THP001" is called "SPSP jackpot variation". Also, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the effect flow is "SP reach", so "THP002" is called "SP jackpot variation". Also, "THP011" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and since the end of the effect flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is called "SPSP loss variation". Also, "THP012" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and since the end of the effect flow is "SP reach", "THP012" is called "SP loss variation". Also, "THP013" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and the end of the effect flow is "N reach", so "THP013" is called "N loss variation". In addition, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, and the end of the effect flow is "normal variation", so "THP021" and "THP022" are called "normal loss variation". . It should be noted that the selection rate of the variation pattern can be appropriately set in consideration of the game characteristics of the pachinko game machine PY1.

9-2-2. Prefetch Determination Table A prefetch determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The prefetch determination table 103b1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of prefetch pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of prefetch pattern by referring to the prefetch determination table 103b1 when the right to receive the jackpot determination is acquired. The diagram shown in FIG. 15 is the prefetch determination table 103b1.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 15, selects the type of prefetch pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of prefetch determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of three types of prefetch patterns, "SHP001" to "SHP003", as the prefetch pattern. Note that the types of look-ahead patterns can be changed as appropriate.

Since "SHP001" is selected when the result of the prefetch determination is prefetch winning, "SHP001" is called a "jackpot prefetch pattern". In addition, "SHP002" is selected when the result of the prefetch judgment is not prefetched, and the result of the fluctuation pattern prejudgment is a fluctuation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is selected. It is called "read-ahead pattern of reach-losing". In addition, "SHP003" is selected when the result of the prefetch judgment is not prefetched, and the result of the fluctuation pattern prejudgment is a fluctuation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"), so "SHP003" is selected. It is called "normal failing look-ahead pattern".

9-2-3. Symbol Judgment Table A symbol judgment table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the big hit determination is performed. The diagram shown in FIG. 16 is the symbol determination table 103c1.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 16, selects the type of stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol based on the type of starting port, the result of big hit determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 selects, as types of stop symbols, "jackpot Wα symbol", "jackpot Xα symbol", "jackpot Yα symbol", "jackpot Zα symbol", "minor win symbol", "Loss A symbol", " It is possible to select any one of the seven types of stop symbols "losing B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 performs stop display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a manner corresponding to the selected stop symbol. It should be noted that the types of stop symbols can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be described. As mentioned above, after the stop display of the special figure, when a big hit game is performed, when a small hit game is performed, when it becomes a time saving state, and when it becomes a loss without doing anything . There are four types of jackpot games ("jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", and "jackpot game Zα"), one type of small win game, and two types of loss. Each stop symbol is associated with the type of jackpot game, the type of small-hit game, and the type of loss (the above-mentioned specific loss, mere loss). For example, as shown in FIG. 16, "jackpot Wα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot Xα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Xα", and "jackpot Yα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Yα”, the “jackpot Zα pattern” is associated with the “jackpot game Zα”, the “small prize pattern” is associated with the small prize game, and the “losing A pattern” is a mere loss in which nothing is done. , and the “losing B pattern” is associated with the time saving state. Thus, according to the type of stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the type of big winning game to be executed, the type of small winning game, and the type of loss (whether or not the time saving state is set) are varied. .

Since the ``jackpot Wα pattern'' and ``jackpot Yα pattern'' are selected when a jackpot game in a high probability state is performed after that, the ``jackpot Wα pattern'' and the ``jackpot Yα pattern'' are referred to as ``variable patterns''. There is In addition, since the "jackpot Xα pattern" and the "jackpot Zα pattern" are determined when the jackpot game in the normal probability state is performed thereafter, the "jackpot Xα pattern" and the "jackpot Zα pattern" are changed to the "normal pattern". That's what it means. In addition, since the "losing A symbol" is determined in the case of a mere loss in which nothing is performed after that, the "losing A symbol" may be referred to as a "normal losing symbol". In addition, since the "losing B pattern" is determined in the case of a specific failing that becomes a time saving state after that, the "losing B pattern" may be referred to as a "losing time saving pattern". It should be noted that the selection ratio of the stop symbols can be appropriately set in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-3. Command The game control microcomputer 101 can output a production command generated according to game control to the production control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate commands shown below.

9-3-1. Winning command Winning command is a game ball to various winning devices (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.) Generated in connection with winning a prize. As winning commands, a first starting port command generated by winning a game ball in the first starting port 11, a second starting port command generated by winning a game ball in the second starting port 12, and a game ball A gate command generated by passing through the gate 13, a first big winning port command generated by the game ball winning the first big winning port 14, and a game ball winning the second big winning port 15 There are a first big prize winning port command generated by the above, a general winning port command generated when a game ball wins the general winning port 10, and the like.

9-3-2. Special Figure Commands Special figure commands are generated in connection with the actions of the first special figure and the second special figure. As a special figure command, a special figure variation pattern command generated by determining the variation pattern of the special figure, a special figure stop pattern command generated by determining the stop pattern of the special figure, variable display of the special figure There are special figure start commands generated by the start of, special figure confirmation commands generated by special figure stop display, and the like.

9-3-3. General map commands General map commands are generated in relation to general map actions. The normal map command includes a normal map start command generated by starting the variable display of the normal map, a normal map determination command generated by the stop display of the normal map, and the like.

9-3-4. Hold command The hold command is generated in relation to the increase or decrease in the number of holds of special figure 1 hold, special figure 2 hold and general figure hold, special figure 1 generated by the increase in the number of special figure 1 reservations as a hold command Reserved increase command, Special figure 1 reserved decrease command generated by reducing the number of special figures 1 reserved, Special figure 2 reserved increase command generated by increasing the number of special figures 2 reserved, Generated by decreasing the number of special figures 2 reserved There is a special figure 2 hold decrease command, a general figure hold increase command generated by an increase in the normal figure hold number, a general figure hold decrease command generated by a decrease in the normal figure hold number, etc.

9-3-5. Jackpot Game Command Jackpot game commands are generated in association with jackpot game actions. As jackpot game commands, there are an OP command generated at the start of OP, a round command generated at the start of each round game, an ED command generated at the start of ED, and the like.

9-3-6. Small winning game command A small winning game command is generated in relation to the operation of a small winning game. The small winning game command includes a pre-opening IT command generated by starting the pre-opening IT, a post-opening IT command generated by starting the post-opening IT, and the like.

9-3-7. Auxiliary game command Auxiliary game command is generated in relation to the operation of the auxiliary game. As the auxiliary game command, there is an auxiliary game start command generated by starting the auxiliary game.

9-3-8. Game State Commands Game state commands are generated in relation to the current game state. As game state commands, a normal probability command generated by the game state being a normal probability state, a high probability command generated by the game state being a high probability state, and a game state being a non-time saving state There are a non-time-saving command to be executed, a time-saving command generated by the game state being the time-saving state, and a jackpot command generated by the game state being the jackpot game state.

9-4. Effect Control Unit The effect control unit 120 includes a performance control microcomputer 121 . The effect control microcomputer 121 includes, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various effects (effect mode, special figure fluctuation effect, pending effect, advance notice effect, etc.). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance input section 121a and a performance storage section 121b. The performance input unit 121a inputs commands for performance output from the main control unit 100, operation information of the normal button 40, operation information of the special button 41, and the like. The effect storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM or a RAM, and stores processing programs for processing performed by the CPU in various effects, tables for selecting advance notice effects, etc., effect data generated according to the execution of effects, and the like. do.

Various productions are mainly executed based on production commands and operation information input by the production input unit 121a. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes various effects using processing programs, tables, effect data and the like stored in the effect storage unit 121b.

<<First Embodiment>>
The first embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 17 to 32. FIG. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

A. Game State First, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment (hereinafter also simply referred to as the present embodiment) will be described with reference to FIG. 18(A). FIG. 18A is a diagram showing game states that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can take. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. One of two types of game states, ie, "base game state" (also referred to as "probability variable game state"), can be taken.

"Low probability low base game state" is a game state in the initial state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The pachinko game machine PY1 can initialize the game state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as a "RAM clear switch") (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23. FIG.

"High probability high base game state" is a game state that can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined variable probability end condition is satisfied. The predetermined variable probability end condition in the present embodiment is that a jackpot game is performed. That is, in the high-probability high-base game state, the high-probability high-base game state continues until the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination.

The "low-probability low-base gaming state" belongs to the normal-probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is normal (for example, 1/300), and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" belongs to the jackpot in the jackpot determination. It belongs to a high-probability state in which the probability of winning is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/30). Therefore, it can be said that the "high-probability high-base game state" is more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability low-base game state" in terms of the jackpot winning probability.

In addition, the "low probability low base game state" is a state in which the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12 The open time of the state is relatively short), and the "high probability high base game state" is a state in which the game ball is likely to win in the second start port 12 (for example, it is easy to win in the hit judgment state and a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively long) belongs to the time saving state. Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning a game ball into the second starting port 12), the "high probability high base game state" is more advantageous to the player than the "low probability low base game state". It can be said that it is a game state.

In addition, since the non-time-saving state is a state in which the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12, the "low probability low base game state" is set to the first start port 11 rather than the second start port 12. While it can be said that it is a gaming state in which game balls are likely to win, the time saving state is a state in which game balls are likely to win in the second start port 12, so the "high probability high base game state" is the first start port 11. It can be said that it is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 12 than in the above state.

B. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 18(B). Pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 18B, any one of four types of jackpot games of "jackpot game W4", "jackpot game W10", "jackpot game Z4" and "jackpot game Z10" It is possible to play one kind of jackpot game.

The “jackpot game W4” and the “jackpot game W10” are jackpot games in which the “high probability high base game state” is entered thereafter. The "jackpot game W4" is continued until four round games are completed, and the "jackpot game W10" is continued until ten round games are completed. That is, four round games are performed in the "jackpot game W4", and ten round games are performed in the "jackpot game W10". In addition, the "jackpot game W4" opens the first jackpot 14, and the "jackpot game W10" opens the second jackpot 15. - 特許庁

The “jackpot game Z4” and the “jackpot game Z10” are jackpot games in which the “low probability low base game state” is entered thereafter. The "jackpot game Z4" continues until four round games are completed, and the "jackpot game Z10" is continued until ten round games are completed. That is, four round games are performed in the "jackpot game Z4", and ten round games are performed in the "jackpot game Z10". In addition, the "jackpot game Z4" opens the first jackpot 14, and the "jackpot game Z10" opens the second jackpot 15. - 特許庁

"Jackpot game W4" and "jackpot game W10" belong to the so-called probability variable jackpot game in which the game state becomes a high probability state, and "jackpot game Z4" and "jackpot game Z10" belong to the so-called game state in which the game state becomes a normal probability state. It usually belongs to jackpot games. Therefore, the "jackpot game W4" and the "jackpot game W10" can be said to be jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than the "jackpot game Z4" and the "jackpot game Z10" in terms of the subsequent jackpot winning probability. The jackpot game state in which either W4' or ``jackpot game W10'' is performed is a game state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which either ``jackpot game Z4'' or ``jackpot game Z10'' is performed. I can say.

In addition, "jackpot game W4" and "jackpot game W10" belong to a so-called jackpot game with an electric sapo in which the game state is in a time saving state, and "jackpot game Z4" and "jackpot game Z10" are in a non-time saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric sapo no jackpot game. Therefore, "jackpot game W4" and "jackpot game W10" relate to the second starting port 12 after that (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second starting port 12), "jackpot game Z4" and " It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game Z10, and the jackpot game state in which either the jackpot game W4 or the jackpot game W10 is performed is the jackpot game Z4 or the jackpot game Z10. can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which any one of the above is performed.

In this embodiment, a symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 19 is stored in the game storage unit 101c shown in FIG. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the big hit determination is performed. The diagram shown in FIG. 19 is the symbol determination table 103c1 of this embodiment.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 19, selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol based on the type of starting port, the result of big hit determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 selects any one of five types of stop symbols: "jackpot W4 pattern", "jackpot W10 pattern", "jackpot Z4 pattern", "jackpot Z10 pattern", and "loss A pattern". or one can be selected. The game control microcomputer 101 performs stop display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a manner corresponding to the selected stop symbol.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be described. As described above, after the stop display of the special figure, there are times when a big hit game is performed, when it becomes a time saving state, and when nothing is done and it becomes a loss. There are four types of jackpot games ("jackpot game W4", "jackpot game W10", "jackpot game Z4", and "jackpot game Z10"), no small win game, and one type of loss (simple loss). However, each stop symbol is associated with the type of jackpot game and the type of loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, "jackpot W4 pattern" is associated with "jackpot game W4", "jackpot W10 pattern" is associated with "jackpot game W10", and "jackpot Z4 pattern" is associated with "jackpot game Z4”, the “jackpot Z10 symbol” is associated with the “jackpot game Z10”, and the “losing A symbol” is associated with a mere loss in which nothing is performed. In this manner, the type of jackpot game to be executed and the type of loss are varied according to the type of stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101 .

Since the "jackpot W4 pattern" and the "jackpot W10 pattern" are selected when a jackpot game that becomes a high probability state is performed after that, the "jackpot W4 pattern" and the "jackpot W10 pattern" are called "variable patterns". There is In this embodiment, when the stop symbols of the first special figure and the second special figure are definite odd symbols (jackpot W4 symbols or jackpot W10 symbols), the left production pattern EZ1 on the display unit 50a, the middle production pattern EZ2 and The right performance symbol EZ3 is stop-displayed when three performance symbols including an odd number are aligned (so-called "double eyes").

In addition, since the "jackpot Z4 pattern" and the "jackpot Z10 pattern" are selected when the jackpot game in which the normal probability state is performed after that, the "jackpot Z4 pattern" and the "jackpot Z10 pattern" are changed to the "normal pattern". That's what it means. In this embodiment, when the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are normal symbols (jackpot Z4 symbol or jackpot Z10 symbol), the left effect symbol EZ1, middle effect symbol EZ2 and The right performance symbol EZ3 is stop-displayed when three performance symbols including an even number are arranged ("double eyes").

Also, since the "losing A symbol" is selected in the case of a mere loss in which nothing is done after that, the "losing A symbol" may be referred to as a "normal losing symbol". In this embodiment, when the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are normal losing symbols (losing A symbols), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol on the display section 50a EZ3 stops and displays so-called "separate eyes".

C. Variation Pattern Determination Table Next, the variation patterns of the variable display of the second special figure selectable by the game control microcomputer 101 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. FIG. In addition to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 illustrated in FIG. 14, the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 illustrated in FIG. 20 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the present embodiment illustrated in FIG.

The game control microcomputer 101 can select the variation pattern of the variable display of the second special figure using the variation pattern A determination table 103a2. This variation pattern A determination table 103a2 is a table used in the "high probability high base gaming state".

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the contents of the variation pattern A determination table 103a2. When using the variation pattern A determination table 103a2, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the result of the big hit determination, the result of the stop symbol, and the result of the reach determination. As types of fluctuation patterns, as shown in FIG. 20, there are six fluctuation patterns of "THP041", "THP042", "THP043", "THP051", "THP052", and "THP053". The game control microcomputer 101 selects a variation pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Specifically, if the result of the jackpot determination is "big win winning" and the stop pattern is "jackpot W10 pattern", one of two types of variation patterns, "THP041" and "THP042". are selected, and "THP041" is selected at a rate of 80% and "THP042" at a rate of 20%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP041" is selected is 3000 ms, and "THP041" is referred to as "first jackpot variation". In addition, when "THP042" is selected, the special figure variable display time is 20000 ms, and "THP042" is referred to as "second jackpot variation".

In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big win win" and the stop pattern is "jackpot Z10 pattern" instead of "jackpot W10 pattern", "THP043" is selected at a rate of 100%. The variable display time of the special figure when this "THP043" is selected is 60000 ms, and "THP043" is called "third jackpot variation".

In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", one of the two types of variation patterns "THP051" and "THP052" is selected. , "THP051" is selected at a rate of 90% and "THP052" at a rate of 10%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP051" is selected is 3000 ms, which is the same as "THP041". This "THP051" is called "first loss variation". Also, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP052" is selected is 20000 ms, which is the same as "THP042". This "THP052" is referred to as a "second loss variation".

Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", "THP053" is selected at a rate of 100%. The variable display time of the special figure when this "THP053" is selected is 60000 ms, which is the same as the above "THP043". This "THP053" is referred to as a "third loss variation".

D. Effect Next, various effects in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 32. FIG. The production control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can execute the special figure fluctuation production in a plurality of types of fluctuation start modes in the special figure fluctuation production when the game state is a low probability low base game state (normal game state). be. In addition, the content of the special figure variation effect when the game state is the high probability high base game state is different from the basic embodiment described above. In addition, when the game state is the normal game state, the dialogue effect can be executed.

D-1. Special figure fluctuation effect in the normal game state When the game state is the normal game state, the effect control microcomputer 121 has three types of three effect symbols (left effect symbol EZ1, middle effect symbol EZ2 and right effect symbol EZ3). (First start mode, second start mode and third start mode) It is possible to execute the special figure variation effect in the variation start mode.

When the execution of the special figure fluctuation effect is started in the first start mode, the stop display is performed at the first position on the display unit 50a (the center position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a) shown in FIG. All of the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 displayed move in the first direction (the direction from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a), as shown in FIG. 21(B-1). As a result, the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the display section 50a begin to move downward from the first position. Moreover, in this embodiment, the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 move simultaneously. That is, the display of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 starts to fluctuate at the same time. When the execution of the special figure fluctuation production is started in such a first start mode, then all three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed in the first direction as shown in FIG. 6(B) described above. A normal change to

When the execution of the special figure fluctuation production is started in the second start mode, the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are stopped and displayed at the first position on the display unit 50a shown in FIG. 21(B-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 moves in the second direction (the direction from the bottom to the top of the display section 50a), and the second direction shown in FIG. 21(B-2). Stop at position 2. The second direction corresponds to the direction opposite to the first direction described above. Also, the second position is a position above the above-described first position by about a half of the vertical dimension of the effect pattern (see FIG. 21 (B-2)). As a result, the left effect symbol EZ1 is stopped at the second position, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped at the first positions on the display portion 50a. Depending on the position of the left effect symbol EZ1 at this time, it is possible for the player to notice that the variable start mode is different from the first start mode and the third start mode (described later).

After that, as shown in FIG. 22(C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stopped and displayed at the second position on the display section 50a starts to move in the first direction, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 As shown in FIG. 22(C-2), it moves in the second direction and temporarily stops at the second position. As a result, the left effect symbol EZ1 is variably displayed on the display portion 50a, while the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the second position and the first position, respectively. At this time, the player is informed that only the left effect symbol EZ1 is being variably displayed and that the variable start mode is different from the first start mode and the third start mode (described later) depending on the position of the middle effect symbol EZ2. It is possible to get noticed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 22(D-2), the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stopped and displayed at the second position on the display section 50a starts to move in the first direction, and the right effect symbol EZ3 As shown in FIG. 22(D-2), it moves in the second direction and temporarily stops at the second position. As a result, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the middle effect symbol EZ2 are variably displayed on the display portion 50a, while the right effect symbol EZ3 is stopped and displayed at the second position. At this time, the variation start mode is different from the first start mode and the third start mode (described later) depending on the fact that the left performance symbol EZ1 and the middle performance symbol EZ2 are being variably displayed and the position of the right performance symbol EZ3. It is possible to make the player notice that.

After that, as shown in FIG. 22(E-2), the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed at the second position on the display section 50a starts to move in the first direction. As a result, all the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(B) described above, normal variation is performed in which all three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed in the first direction.

When the execution of the special figure fluctuation production is started in the third start mode, the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are stopped and displayed at the first position on the display unit 50a shown in FIG. Both move in the second direction and temporarily stop at the second position as shown in FIG. 21(B-3). As a result, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are all stopped and displayed at the second position on the display portion 50a. Moreover, in this embodiment, the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 move simultaneously. That is, the display of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 starts to fluctuate at the same time. The position of the effect symbol EZ1 shown in FIG. 21 (B-3) makes it possible for the player to notice that the variable start mode is different from the first start mode and the second start mode.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23(C-3), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed at the second position on the display section 50a disappear from the display section 50a. Then, the display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is switched to the eye-catching performance display on the display section 50a. This eye-catching production is a production that suggests that the execution of the special figure fluctuation production has been started in the third start form as the fluctuation start form. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23(C-3), this is an image effect using a character image G301 showing the character's face and a first balloon image G302 showing the character string "Chance!". With the first balloon image G302, it is possible for the player to understand that the possibility of winning a big hit in the special figure variation effect is higher than the special figure variation effect in the first start mode and the second start mode. It's becoming

After the eye-catching effect has been performed for the first execution period (specifically, for two seconds), the eye-catching effect is finished and temporarily stopped and displayed at the second position as shown in FIG. 23 (D-3). The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 appear again on the display section 50a. Thus, on the display section 50a, the execution is switched from the eye-catching effect to the normal variation. After that, as shown in FIG. 23(E-3), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 start moving from the second position in the first direction. As a result, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 on the display portion 50a are now being variably displayed in the first direction. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(B) described above, normal variation is performed in which all three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed in the first direction. In addition, reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation effect started in the third start mode as described later. Therefore, the special figure variation effect in the third start mode is an effect suggesting that reach is executed in the special figure variation effect.

In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 refers to the fluctuation start mode selection table of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIGS. The type of variation start mode of the special figure variation performance is determined immediately before the execution of the special figure variation performance in the low probability base game state). Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination in the normal game state is "jackpot won", the variable start mode selection table shown in FIG. 24(A) is referred to. In the normal game state, when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the variation start mode selection table shown in FIG. 24(B) is referred to. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "loss" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach" in the normal game state, the variation start mode selection table shown in FIG. 24(C) is referred to.

According to the variation start mode selection table shown in FIG. 24(A), when the special figure variation pattern is "THP001" and "THP002", the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the special figure variation effect in the first start mode. The distribution rate (probability) is "10%", the distribution rate to execute the special figure fluctuation production in the second start mode is "30%", and the shake to execute the special figure fluctuation production in the third start mode The fraction is "60%". In other words, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot win" in the normal game state, the special figure variation performance is more likely to be performed in the second start mode than the special figure variation performance is performed in the first start mode, and furthermore. , The special figure variation performance is more likely to be performed in the third start mode than the special figure variation performance is performed in the second start mode.

On the other hand, according to the variation start mode selection table shown in FIG. 24(B), when the special figure variation pattern is "THP011", "THP012" and "THP013", the production control microcomputer 121 is in the first start mode. The distribution rate for executing the special figure fluctuation production is "50%", the distribution rate for executing the special figure fluctuation production in the second start mode is "30%", and the special figure fluctuation production in the third start mode is "20%". That is, when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach" in the normal game state, contrary to the case of "winning the jackpot", the special figure is set in the third start mode. The special figure variation performance is more likely to be performed in the second start mode than the variation performance is performed, and the special figure variation performance is more likely to be performed in the first start mode than the special figure variation performance is performed in the second start mode. .

Moreover, according to the variation start mode selection table shown in FIG. 24(C), when the special figure variation pattern is "THP021", the production control microcomputer 121 distributes the special figure variation production in the first start mode. The rate is "70%", the distribution rate for executing the special figure variation performance in the second start mode is "30%", and the special figure variation performance is not executed in the third start mode. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "THP022", the distribution rate at which the production control microcomputer 121 executes the special figure fluctuation production in the first start mode is "100%", and the second start mode and the third There is no execution of the special figure fluctuation production in the start mode. That is, when the result of the jackpot determination is "loss" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach" in the normal game state, the special figure variation effect is not performed in the third start mode. Moreover, when the variable display time is short (2000 ms) special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the fact that the special figure fluctuation production is not performed in the third start mode, the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the second start mode. Nor.

From the above, it is easier to execute the special figure variation effect in the third start mode when the result of the big win determination is the big win winning than when it is lost. Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation effect is executed in the third start mode, it is possible for the player to greatly expect that the jackpot game will be executed thereafter. Further, when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the third start mode, reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation production. In other words, the special figure fluctuation effect in the third start mode is an effect that preliminarily suggests execution of reach.

D-2. Special Figure Variation Performance in High Probability High Base Gaming State The performance control microcomputer 121, when the gaming state is the high probability high base gaming state, performs the first jackpot special figure variation performance and the second jackpot as the special figure variation performance. A special figure variation production, a third jackpot special figure variation production, a first loss special figure variation production, a second loss special figure variation production, or a third loss special figure variation production can be executed.

The first jackpot special figure fluctuation production is a special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the above-described first jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP041"), and the second jackpot special figure fluctuation production is the above-described second jackpot fluctuation ( It is a special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern "THP042"), and the 3rd jackpot special figure fluctuation production is a special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the above-mentioned 3rd jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP043"). be. In addition, the first losing special figure fluctuation production is a special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the above-described first losing fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP051"), and the second losing special figure fluctuation production is the above-described second losing It is a special figure variation effect corresponding to the variation (special figure variation pattern "THP052"), and the third losing special figure variation effect is a special figure variation corresponding to the above-described third losing variation (special figure variation pattern "THP053"). It is a performance.

Specifically, when the first big hit special figure fluctuation effect is executed, the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stopped and displayed at the first position on the display unit 50a shown in FIG. also start to fluctuate in the first direction at the same time (see FIG. 25(B)). After that, as shown in FIG. 25(C-1), the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same time in a manner suggesting a big win such as a so-called "double eye". Note that the sizes of the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 at this time are all the first size shown in FIG. 25(C-1).

On the other hand, when the first losing special figure fluctuation production is executed, after all three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 fluctuate simultaneously in the first direction (FIG. 25 (B)), FIG. 25 (C- 2), the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same time in a manner suggesting a failure such as a so-called "separate eye". The sizes of the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 at this time are all the same as those of the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 shown in FIG. is the first dimension shown.

In addition, when the second jackpot special figure fluctuation effect is executed, after all three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 simultaneously fluctuate in the first direction (FIGS. 25(B) and 26(C-3)) 26(D-1), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that have been displayed in a variable manner on the display section 50a disappear from the display section 50a. Then, the display on the display section 50a is switched to the display of the operation effect using the normal button 40 described above. In this operation rendering, a button operation prompting image G3 shown in FIG. 26(D-1) is displayed. This button operation prompting image G3 includes a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40, a pressing operation image G32 representing the operation mode of the normal button 40 (here, a character image of "Press"), and the rest of the button operation valid period. 26 (D-1)). In this embodiment, when the normal button 40 is pressed during the button operation valid period, or when the button operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period, the operation presentation is performed. Execution ends. After that, as shown in FIG. 27(E-1), the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same time in a manner suggesting a big win such as "double eyes".

The sizes of the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 shown in FIG. Like EZ3, it is the first dimension. On the other hand, the size of the medium effect symbol EZ2 shown in FIG. 27(E-1) is the second dimension different from the first dimension. This second dimension is 1.4 times larger than the first dimension. Thus, since the size of one of the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (middle production pattern EZ2) is the second dimension that is the first dimension enlarged, the first jackpot special figure In the case of fluctuation production (Fig. 25 (C-1)) or in the case of the third jackpot special figure fluctuation production described later (Fig. 28 (F-1)), the production design that is stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests jackpot winning It is possible to make EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 stand out.

When the second losing special figure variation effect is executed, similar to the second big hit special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. EZ2 and EZ3 disappear from the display section 50a, and the display is switched to the operation presentation. When the normal button 40 is pressed during the button operation effective period, or when the button operation effective period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation effective period, the execution of the operation presentation ends. After that, as shown in FIG. 27(E-2), the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same time in a mode suggesting a failure such as "separate eyes".

In addition, when the third big hit special figure fluctuation effect is executed, after all three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 fluctuate in the first direction at the same time (FIGS. 25(B) and 26(C-3)) , as shown in FIG. 26(D-2), the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 out of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are of the same type (specifically, numbers indicating even numbers are included). It stops at the same time with the production pattern). As a result, the reach of the special figure fluctuation production is performed. The variable display of the medium effect symbol EZ2 is continuously performed. After that, as shown in FIG. 28(E-3), the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 that was displayed in the display unit 50a disappears from the display unit 50a, and the operation effect is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. will be When the normal button 40 is pressed during the button operation effective period, or when the button operation effective period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation effective period, the execution of the operation presentation ends. After that, as shown in FIG. 28 (F-1), the middle production pattern EZ2 is also stopped, and a mode that suggests a jackpot winning such as "double eye" (specifically, the middle production pattern EZ2 is the left production pattern EZ1 and Three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a mode of production patterns including numbers of the same kind as the right production pattern EZ3. Incidentally, the sizes of the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 at this time are all the first size.

In addition, when the third losing special figure fluctuation effect is executed, after all three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 fluctuate simultaneously in the first direction (FIGS. 25(B) and 26(C-3)) , as shown in FIG. 26(D-2), the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 out of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are of the same type (specifically, numbers indicating even numbers are included). It stops at the same time with the production pattern), and the reach of the special figure fluctuation production is performed. After that, as shown in FIG. 28(E-3), the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 that was displayed in the display unit 50a disappears from the display unit 50a, and the operation effect is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. will be When the normal button 40 is pressed during the button operation effective period, or when the button operation effective period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation effective period, the execution of the operation presentation ends. After that, as shown in FIG. 28 (F-2), the medium production pattern EZ2 is also stopped, suggesting a loss (specifically, the medium production pattern EZ2 is different from the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3. Three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a mode of production patterns including different types of numbers. Incidentally, the sizes of the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 at this time are all the first size.

Subsequently, using the timing chart shown in FIG. 29, various special figure fluctuation effects in the high-probability high-base gaming state will be described.

The first jackpot special figure variation effect and the first losing special figure variation effect will be described with reference to FIG. 29(A). At time T01, the variation of the second special figure starts, and the variation display of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the first big hit special figure variation effect (or the first losing special figure variation effect) also starts. At time T02, all of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 change from variable display to stop display, and at time T03 thereafter, the second special symbol changes from variable display to stop display. In the case of the first jackpot special figure fluctuation performance, three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed from time T02 to time T04 in a mode suggesting jackpot winning. On the other hand, if it is the 1st loss special figure fluctuation production, from time T02 to time T04, three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a manner suggesting loss. In this embodiment, the period from time T01 to time T04 is 3000 ms shown in FIG.

Next, the second jackpot special figure variation effect and the second losing special figure variation effect will be described with reference to FIG. 29(B). At time T01, the variation of the second special figure starts, and the variation display of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the second big hit special figure variation performance (or the second losing special figure variation performance) also starts. Then, at time T05 after time T02, time T03 and time T04, the special figure variation effect being executed is switched from normal variation to the operation effect shown in FIG. 26 (D-1).

At time T06 thereafter, the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are all changed from variable display to stop display, and at time T07 thereafter, the second special figure is switched from variable display to stop display. In the case of the second jackpot special figure fluctuation performance, three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed from time T06 to time T08 in a manner suggesting jackpot winning. On the other hand, in the case of the second losing special figure fluctuation performance, three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a manner suggesting a loss from time T06 to time T08. In this embodiment, the period from time T01 to time T08 is 20000 ms shown in FIG.

Subsequently, the third jackpot special figure variation effect and the third losing special figure variation effect will be described with reference to FIG. 29(C). At time T01, the variation of the second special figure starts, and the variation display of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the third big winning special figure variation performance (or the third losing special figure variation performance) also starts. Then, at time T09 after time T02, time T03, time T04 and time T05, the special figure variation effect being executed is switched from normal variation to reach shown in FIG. 26 (D-2). That is, at this time T09, among the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3, the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are changed from variable display to stop display. Incidentally, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is still being displayed in a variable manner.

Then, at the subsequent time T10, the special figure variation effect being executed is switched from reach to the above-described operation effect shown in FIG. 28 (E-3). Further, at time T11 thereafter, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is changed from variable display to stop display, and at time T12 thereafter, the second special figure is switched from variable display to stop display. In the case of the third jackpot special figure fluctuation performance, three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed from time T11 to time T13 in a mode suggesting jackpot winning. On the other hand, if it is the 3rd loss special figure fluctuation production, three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting a loss from time T11 to time T13. In this embodiment, the period from time T01 to time T13 is 30000 ms shown in FIG.

D-3. Dialogue production The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the first dialogue production during the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation production when the game state is the normal game state, and a mode of suggesting a jackpot winning in the special figure fluctuation production. When the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in , the second line production can be executed.

The first dialogue effect consists of a first image effect and a first sound effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30A, the first image effect is an image effect using a character image G303 showing the character's face and a second balloon image G304 showing the character string "Is this a big win?" is. 30A, the first voice effect is a effect in which a first voice V305 with a content such as "Is it a hit?" is played from two speakers 52. FIG. The second balloon image G304 of the first image effect and the first voice V305 of the first sound effect can suggest to the player that there is a possibility of winning a jackpot with the special figure variation effect. .

Also, the second dialogue effect consists of a second voice effect. That is, unlike the first dialogue effect consisting of the first image effect and the first sound effect, it consists of only the second sound effect. As shown in FIG. 30(B), the second sound production is a first sound effect with a content such as "Ooooo! 2 voice V308 is produced. The second voice V308 of the second voice effect can suggest to the player that the special figure fluctuation effect will win the jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, the volume of the second sound V308 of the second sound effect of the second line effect emitted from the speaker 52 is higher than the volume of the first sound V305 of the first sound effect of the first line effect emitted from the speaker 52. is also getting bigger. Specifically, the volume of the sound source data of the second voice V308 is higher than the volume of the sound source data of the first voice V305. Therefore, when the volume setting of the speaker 52 is the same, the volume of the second sound V308 emitted from the speaker 52 when executing the second line effect is higher than the volume of the first sound emitted from the speaker 52 when executing the first line effect. It is louder than the volume of V305. As described above, since the second line effect consists of only the second sound effect, the second line effect is executed when the volume emitted from the speaker 52 of the second sound V308 of the second line effect is higher than that of the first sound V305. It is possible to make the player more certainly aware of the fact that it will be done.

Next, using the timing chart shown in FIG. 31, the first line effect and the second line effect will be described.

As for the first dialogue effect, execution of both the first image effect and the first sound effect is started at time T21. As the first image effect, the above-described character image G303 and the second balloon image G304 begin to be displayed on the display unit 50a, and as the first sound effect, the above-described first voice V305 begins to flow from the speaker 52.

Both the first image effect and the first sound effect are executed until time T23. However, in the first sound effect, the first half of the first sound V305 of the first sound effect, "Oh hit", flows from time T21 to time T22 as shown in FIG. Then, the second half of the first voice V305, "nanoka", flows from time T22 to time T23 as shown in FIG.

As for the second dialogue effect, execution of the second voice effect is started at time T21. As the second sound effect, the above-described second sound V308 starts to flow from the speaker 52. FIG. Then, the second sound effect is executed until time T24.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the second voice V308 of the second voice effect "Ooooooooooooooooo" is longer than the execution period of the first voice effect of the first dialogue effect. It will run for a period of time.

The second voice V308 of the second voice effect "Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo" It is the same word as "atari". The first sound V305 of the first sound effect "Oops" is emitted during the period from time T21 to time T22 shown in FIG. It is issued in a longer period from time T21 to time T24 shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the dialogue effect execution selection table shown in FIGS. ), immediately before the execution of the special figure fluctuation production is started, it is determined whether or not to execute the dialogue production in the special figure fluctuation production. Concretely, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot won" in the normal game state, the dialogue effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 32(A) is referred to. In the normal game state, when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the line effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 32(B) is referred to. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "lost" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach" in the normal game state, the dialogue effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 32(C) is referred to.

According to the line effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 32(A), when the special figure variation patterns are "THP001" and "THP002", the distribution rate (probability) that the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the first line effect ) is “70%”, and the distribution rate for not executing the first line effect is “30%”. In other words, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning" in the normal game state, the first line effect is likely to be performed. Furthermore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "THP001" and "THP002", the distribution rate (probability) that the production control microcomputer 121 executes the second line production is "100%". In other words, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning" in the normal game state, the second line effect is always performed.

On the other hand, according to the dialogue effect execution selection table shown in FIG. The distribution rate to execute is "30%", and the distribution rate to not execute the first line effect is "70%". In other words, when the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" and the result of the reach judgment is "with reach" in the normal game state, the first line production is performed, contrary to the case of "winning the jackpot" described above. difficult. Furthermore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "THP011", "THP012" and "THP013", the distribution rate (probability) that the production control microcomputer 121 does not execute the second line production is "100%". That is, when the result of the jackpot determination is "lost" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach" in the normal game state, the second line effect is not performed.

Further, according to the line effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 32(C), when the special figure variation patterns are "THP021" and "THP022", the effect control microcomputer 121 does not execute the first line effect. is "100%". That is, in the normal game state, when the result of the jackpot determination is "loss" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", the first line effect is not performed. Furthermore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "THP021" and "THP022", the distribution rate (probability) that the production control microcomputer 121 does not execute the second line production is "100%". That is, in the normal game state, when the result of the jackpot determination is "loss" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", the second line effect is not performed.

As described above, the first line effect is more likely to be executed when the big win determination result is a big win than when the game is lost. Therefore, when the first line effect is executed, it is possible for the player to greatly expect that the jackpot game will be executed thereafter. Furthermore, when the first line production is performed, reach is executed in the special figure variation production. In other words, the first line effect is a effect that preliminarily suggests execution of reach. Also, the second line effect is executed only when the result of the jackpot determination is that the jackpot is won. For this reason, the second line effect is a effect for notifying that the jackpot is won.

<Effects of the first embodiment>
The effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described below.

(1) According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, in the high-probability high-base game state, when all the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same time in a manner suggesting a big win, By stopping and displaying the middle effect pattern EZ2 among these three effect patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 in the second dimension which is larger than the first dimension, it is a mode that suggests a big win rather than a loss. It is possible for the player to grasp the fact at a glance.

(2) In addition, when all the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the same time in a mode suggesting a big win, it is possible to change the impression received by the player depending on whether or not the operation performance is executed. ing. Moreover, when there is an operation effect, it is possible to arouse the player's expectation more than when there is no operation effect. It is possible to improve the excitement of the player by performing the stop display in two dimensions.

(3) In addition, in the high-probability high-base game state, if the effect symbol (left effect symbol EZ1) to be stopped first does not stop and display at time T02 from the start of execution of the special figure variation effect (time T01), It is possible to make the player aware that the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be stop-displayed when three performance symbols including an even number ("double eyes") are displayed. That is, it is possible to make the player aware of the possibility that the second special symbol concerned may be stopped and displayed as a "normal symbol" instead of a "probability variable symbol".

(4) In addition, when the first stop performance symbol (left performance symbol EZ1) is not stopped and displayed at time T02, the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are the three performance symbols containing even numbers. It may stop display when it is aligned ("double eyes"), or it may stop display in a manner that suggests a loss, instead of stopping when three of the production symbols including even numbers are aligned ("double eyes"). It is possible to make the player certainly aware of the fact that it may not be possible. That is, it is possible to make the player aware of the possibility that the second special symbol concerned may be stopped and displayed as a "normal symbol" instead of a "probability variable symbol".

(5) In addition, in the low-probability low-base game state, when all the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start to fluctuate in the first direction, and when all the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start moving in the first direction. may start to fluctuate in a different direction (second direction), temporarily stop at the second position, and then switch to the first direction to fluctuate. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with two different start modes at the start of the special figure fluctuation effect.

(6) In addition, in the low-probability low-base game state, all the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 started to change in a direction (second direction) different from the first direction, and temporarily stopped at the second position. After that, there are a second start mode and a third start mode for the start modes that switch and fluctuate in the first direction. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with three different start modes (first start mode, second start mode and third start mode) at the start of the special figure fluctuation effect. Furthermore, when the eye-catching performance is executed, the player who missed the execution of the special figure variation performance in the third start mode is notified that the special figure variation performance is performed in the third start mode. It is possible.

(7) In addition, when the eye-catching effect is executed in the low-probability low-base game state, the execution of the eye-catching effect is switched from the special figure variation effect to the eye-catching effect on the same display unit 50a. It is possible to give impact to a player who has overlooked execution of the special figure fluctuation performance in the 3rd start mode and inform him that the special figure fluctuation performance has been executed in the 3rd start mode.

(8) In addition, since the second direction is the opposite direction of the first direction, when all the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start to change in the first direction, the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, It is possible to make the appearance significantly different from when all EZ3 start to fluctuate in the second direction. Therefore, it is possible to show the difference between the first start mode, the second start mode, and the third start mode in the special figure fluctuation effect in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

(9) In addition, in the low-probability, low-base game state, the player can grasp the difference in the effect of the lines by the difference in the length of the voice of "Oh hit". In addition, it is possible to vary the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be executed after that depending on the type of dialogue effect to be executed (first dialogue effect, second dialogue effect).

(10) In addition, in the low-probability low-base game state, the player can easily determine whether the dialogue effect to be executed is the first dialogue effect or the second dialogue effect.

(11) In addition, in the low-probability, low-base game state, the player can easily visually determine whether the dialogue effect to be executed is the first dialogue effect or the second dialogue effect. there is

(12) In addition, in the low-probability, low-base game state, the player can easily audibly determine whether the dialogue effect to be executed is the first dialogue effect or the second dialogue effect. .

<<Second Embodiment>>
The pachinko game machine of the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 33 to 53. FIG. Unless otherwise stated, the basic embodiment and the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment are also applied to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment and the first embodiment, the 7-segment display device 300 can display a so-called normal base, and is equipped with an over-prize preventing function.

In addition, the pachinko machine PY1 of the second embodiment is a so-called V certain ST machine, and in the pachinko machine PY1 of the second embodiment, if there is a V passage (pass to the specific area 16) during the jackpot game At the end of the jackpot game, the probability variable flag and the time reduction flag are turned ON (high probability high base state (high probability high base game state)), and both the probability variable counter and the time reduction counter are set to a predetermined value (160), If there is no V passage during the jackpot game, only the time-saving flag is turned ON at the end of the jackpot game (low-probability-high base state (low-probability-high base game state)), and the time-saving counter is set to a predetermined value (e.g., 160). do.

<Electrical configuration in the second embodiment>
First, based on FIGS. 33 and 34, the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment includes a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, setting of a game state described later, a general figure lottery, a variable display of a general figure, an auxiliary A game control board (main control unit, hereinafter "main control board") 100 that controls (progress of the game) related to game profits such as games, and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, production control board (production control unit, hereinafter referred to as "sub control board") 120 that controls production such as holding production, operation production, jackpot game production, etc.) and customer waiting production, and control related to payout of game balls. A payout control board 170 and the like are provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1 . The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls the game. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section (sub-control section) that controls the effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various It is sufficient if the production can be controlled.

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment has a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power board 190 is provided with a RAM clear switch 191 that can be pressed. RAM clear switch 191 (specific operation means), when the power is turned on, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control microcomputer 101 described later (for example, game state information such as high probability state, the number of special figure pending and information such as the judgment result of the big hit) to the gaming CPU 102 (hereinafter referred to as "RAM clear"). As shown in FIG. 35, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power board 190 arranged on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 191 cannot be operated unless it is an employee of the amusement arcade who can open and close the front door 23 . That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 191 is an operating means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 101 . In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply board 190, but the location of the RAM clear switch 191 can be changed as appropriate. can be

A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment. do. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is powered off. A power switch 193 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 193 switches on/off of power. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100 , or a backup power supply circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120 .

As shown in FIG. 33, on the main control board 100, a one-chip microcomputer for game control (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment according to a program is mounted. there is The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a game ROM 103 is included.

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

The game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105, normal figure reservation storage unit 106, and the like. The game RAM 104 is provided with a non-erasable storage unit 107. The non-erasable storage unit 107 is provided with a total number of winning balls storage unit 107a, a total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, and a difference number storage unit 107c. It is In the non-erasing storage unit 107, the game CPU 102 does not erase the stored contents even if the RAM is cleared. The non-erasing storage unit 107 (total number of winning balls storage unit 107a, total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, difference number storage unit 107c) will be described in detail later.

The main control board 100 is also provided with a 7-segment display 300, a setting key cylinder 180, and a special reset switch 181 (special operating means) (see FIG. 35). As shown in FIG. 36, the 7-segment display 300 is a so-called 4-segment 7-segment display, and has a total of 32 lighting (light emitting) portions. Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 has a first display area 310, a second display area 320, a third display area 330, and a fourth display area 340 in order from left to right. The four display areas 310, 320, 330, and 340 are composed of eight lighting portions (LED elements) LB1 to LB8, LB9 to LB16, LB1 to LB8, LB9 to LB16, so as to represent numbers "0" to "9", respectively. It has LB17 to LB24 and LB25 to LB32. Display control of the 7-segment display 300 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

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

The main control board 100 is also provided with a special reset switch 181 that can be pressed. As shown in FIG. 35, the special reset switch 181 is provided on the main control board 100 arranged on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment. Therefore, the special reset switch 181 cannot be operated unless it is an employee of the amusement arcade who can open and close the front door 23 . That is, the special reset switch 181 can be said to be an operating means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. The function of the special reset switch 181 will be detailed later. Also, the main control board 100 is mounted with a game I/O (Input/Output) port section 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals.

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

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a general winning opening sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first big winning opening sensor 14a, a second It includes a big winning hole sensor 15a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a.

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

Although not shown in FIG. 33, the various sensors MS include an outlet sensor for detecting all game balls flowing down the game area 6 (total number of shot balls). Here, the game balls that flow down to the outside of the game area 6 pass through a discharge path (not shown) provided at the bottom of the game board mounting frame 2A and are discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment. . Therefore, the outlet sensor is provided in the discharge path. Further, the various sensors MS include a magnetic sensor for detecting illegal magnetism. The magnetic sensor detects magnetism generated when a player uses a magnet or the like to illegally enter game balls into various prize winning openings 10, 11, 12 and 14. FIG. Each of the sensors described above outputs a signal corresponding to the content of the detection to the main control board 100 when the game ball is detected.

The various sensors MS include a front door open sensor for detecting opening of the front door 23 with respect to the outer frame 22, and a front frame sensor for detecting opening of the front frame 23m with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. . When the front door open sensor detects that the front door 23 is opened, it outputs a signal corresponding to the content of the detection to the main control board 100 . When the front frame sensor detects that the front frame 23m is open, it outputs a signal corresponding to the content of the detection to the main control board 100. FIG. The types and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 34, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. In the effect control microcomputer 121, the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123 are stored. It includes a performance CPU 122 that executes the program.

The effect ROM 123 stores programs for sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55m that drives the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56m that drives the under-board movable device 56, and a frame movable device 58. A frame drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151 . A vibration motor (not shown) for vibrating the normal button 40 is also connected to the sub-control board 120 . The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

<Display on 7-segment display>
Next, the display on the 7-segment display 300 (see FIG. 36) in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the 7-segment display 300, the normal base, which is the ratio of the normal total prize balls won by the player in the normal game state and the normal shot balls fired by the player in the normal game state, is expressed as a percentage (%) value. Is displayed. In the 7-segment display 300, a base other than the normal base (time-saving base, which is the ratio of the total number of time-saving prize balls acquired by the player in the time-saving state and the number of time-saving balls fired by the player in the time-saving state, jackpot game The jackpot base, which is the ratio of the total number of jackpot prize balls won by the player in the jackpot state and the number of jackpot shot balls fired by the player in the jackpot gaming state, is not displayed.

Here, the game control microcomputer 101 always counts the number of normal shot balls, the total number of normal prize balls, and the total number of shot balls. The total number of shot balls is the number of shot balls shot by the player in all game states (normal game state, jackpot game state, high probability base state, low probability base state, etc.). The total number of shot balls is calculated by counting the detection of the outlet sensor by the game control microcomputer 101 . The normal number of shot balls is calculated by the game control microcomputer 101 counting the detection of the ejection port sensor only in the normal game state. The normal total number of prize balls is calculated by counting the number of prize balls paid out in the normal game state by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The information on the number of normal shot balls counted for display on the 7-segment display 300, the information on the total number of normal prize balls, and the information on the total number of shot balls are stored in the non-erasable storage section 107 (FIG. 33) of the game RAM 104. reference) in a specific storage area (not shown). Therefore, even if the RAM is cleared, the information on the number of normal shot balls, the information on the total number of normal winning balls, and the information on the total number of shot balls are maintained (not erased). Thus, even if the RAM is cleared, the game control microcomputer 101 can calculate the normal base by using the normal number of shot balls when the power is cut off and the normal total number of prize balls when the power is cut off. Then, the game control microcomputer 101, regardless of the game state (normal game state, jackpot game state, high probability base state, low probability base state, etc.) It is displayed in the right two digits (third display area 330 and fourth display area 340 (see FIG. 36)).

Here, the normal base is calculated by dividing the total number of shot balls into 60,000 rounds. In other words, the normal base calculated from when the power is turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory until the total number of balls shot reaches 60,000 is the first normal base. After that, when the total number of balls shot exceeds 60,001, the initial normal base value is stored as the previous normal base value. Then, the normal base calculated from 60,001 to 120,000 total shot balls becomes the current normal base. After that, when the total number of shots exceeds 120,001, the normal base value of the previous round is stored as the normal base value of the previous two rounds, and the current normal base value is stored as the normal base of the previous round. be. Then, the normal base calculated from 120,001 to 180,000 total shot balls becomes the current normal base.

After that, when the total number of shots exceeds 180,001, the value of the normal base 2 times before is stored as the normal base value 3 times before, and the value of the normal base value 1 time before is used as the normal base value 2 times before. stored, and the value that was the current normal base is stored as the previous normal base. Then, the normal base calculated when the total number of shot balls increased from 180,001 to 240,000 becomes the current normal base. After that, when the total number of shots exceeds 240,001, the value that was the normal base 3 times before is erased, the value that was the normal base 2 times before is stored as the normal base 3 times before, and the value that was the normal base 3 times before The value that was the normal base is stored as the normal base two times ago, and the value that was the current normal base is stored as the normal base one time ago. Then, the normal base calculated from 240,001 to 300,000 total shot balls becomes the current normal base. Thereafter, similarly, the normal base is calculated every 60,000 total shots, and the values of the normal base up to three times before are stored.

In this way, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the current normal base, the previous normal base, the two previous normal base, and the three previous normal base at the maximum in the non-erasing storage unit 107 of the game RAM 104. I can let you. In this case, the game control microcomputer 101, on the 7-segment display 300, the current normal base ⇒ 1st previous normal base ⇒ 2nd previous normal base, ⇒ 3rd previous normal base ⇒ current normal base 5 The display is switched every second.

Specifically, in the 7-segment display 300, when "bL" is displayed in the left two digits (the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 (see FIG. 36)), the right two digits (the third display area 330 and a fourth display area 340) the current normal base is displayed. Therefore, a person who sees "bL" in the left two digits can understand that the value (normal base) shown in the right two digits is the current normal base.

Then, when 5 seconds have passed since the display of the current normal base started, the 7-segment display 300 displays "b1" in the left two digits and displays the previous normal base in the right two digits. be done. Therefore, a person who sees "b1" in the left two digits can understand that the value (normal base) indicated in the right two digits is the normal base one time before.

Then, when five seconds have passed since the display of the previous normal base started, the 7-segment display 300 shows "b2" in the left two digits and the two previous normal base in the right two digits. is displayed. Therefore, a person who sees "b2" in the left two digits can understand that the value (normal base) indicated in the right two digits is the normal base two times before.

Then, when 5 seconds have passed since the display of the normal base two times before was started, the 7-segment display 300 shows "b3" in the left two digits and the normal base three times before in the right two digits. is displayed. Therefore, a person who sees "b3" in the left two digits can understand that the value (normal base) indicated in the right two digits is the normal base three times before.

Then, when 5 seconds have passed since the display of the normal base three times before was started, the 7-segment display 300 shows "bL" in the two left digits and the current two digits in the right two digits, as described above. is displayed and so on.

Also, on the 7-segment display 300, if the total number of shot balls has been 300 or less since the power was turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory, "--" is displayed in the right two digits. That is, when the total number of shot balls is 300 or less, the normal base value is not displayed, and when the total number of shot balls exceeds 300, the normal base value is displayed. In this way, when the total number of shot balls is 300 or less, the value of the normal base denominator (the number of normal shot balls) is too small to avoid displaying the unreliable normal base value. there is Even if the total number of shot balls is 300 or less, the left two digits of the 7-segment display 300 repeat the display of "bL" ⇒ "b1" ⇒ "b2" ⇒ "b3" every 5 seconds. .

Also, in the 7-segment display 300, when the number of normal shots has been 6000 or less since the power was turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory, the left two digits indicate "bL", "b1", "b2", and "b3". ” flashes. After that, when the number of normal shot balls exceeds 6000 after the power is turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory, "bL", "b1", "b2", and "b3" indicated by the left two digits are lit. In this way, when the person who confirms the normal base on the 7-segment display 300 is shown the blinking mode of the left two digits, the normal base value indicated by the right two digits has not yet sufficiently converged. It is possible to have the user grasp that the value is not a value. In other words, when the lighting mode is shown in the left two digits to a person who checks the normal base, the value of the normal base shown in the right two digits is a value that converges to some extent. It is possible to

Also, in the 7-segment display 300, when the setting mode is entered after the power is turned on, the setting value (“1”) is displayed in the fourth display area 340. FIG. After that, when the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated from the rotating position to the standby position, the setting mode is terminated and the setting value (“1”) is no longer displayed in the fourth display area 340 . Thus, the setting value is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 only while the setting mode is set.

Also, in the 7-segment display 300, an initial display is performed after the power is turned on until the display of the normal base is started. As described above, when the setting mode is entered after the power is turned on, the initial display is performed after the setting mode ends. In the initial display on the 7-segment display 300, all lighting portions LB1 to LB32 (see FIG. 36) included in the first display area 310 to the fourth display area 340 are lit. That is, the 7-segment display 300 indicates "8.8.8.8.". In this way, the 7-segment display 300 performs an initial display immediately after the power is turned on, indicating that the 7-segment display 300 operates normally.

<Over-prizing prevention function>
Next, the over-prize preventing function in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 can operate the over-prize preventing function so as not to award excessive prize balls to the player. Specifically, the over-prized ball prevention function is a function that makes the game unexecutable on the condition that the difference number of balls is 80000 (reference number) or more. Here, the difference number of balls (specific count number) is the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shot balls. The total number of prize balls is the number of prize balls that the player acquires (pays out to the player) in all game states (normal game state, jackpot game state, high probability high base state, low probability high base state, etc.) is. The total number of prize balls means the total number of prize balls that the game control microcomputer 101 plans to put out to the player, but it means the total number of prize balls actually paid out to the player. can be The total number of shot balls is the number of shot balls shot by the player in all game states, as described above.

The game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of prize balls at any time after the power is turned on, and the information on the counted total number of prize balls is provided in the non-erasing storage section 107 of the game RAM 104. It is stored in the total prize number storage unit 107a (see FIG. 33). In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of shot balls at any time after the power is turned on, and the information on the counted total number of shot balls is stored in the non-erasing storage section 107 of the game RAM 104. stored in the total shot ball number storage unit 107b (see FIG. 33). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts the total number of fired balls from the total number of prize balls at any time after the power is turned on to calculate the difference number of balls, and the information on the calculated difference number of balls is It is stored in the difference number storage section 107c (see FIG. 33) provided in the non-erase storage section 107 of the RAM 104 for use.

Therefore, even if the RAM is cleared, the game control microcomputer 101 does not erase the information on the total number of winning balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, and the information on the number of difference balls stored in the non-erasing storage unit 107. . In this way, the game control microcomputer 101 can calculate the number of difference balls across dates using the total number of prize balls at the time of power cutoff and the total number of shot balls at the time of power cutoff. The game control microcomputer 101 treats the difference number of balls as a negative value when the value of the total number of shot balls is larger than the value of the total number of prize balls.

In this embodiment, when the over-prize ball prevention function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 not only stops the game control process related to the game (the process of steps S102 to S108 described later, see FIG. 44), but also shoots the game ball. The firing control process (process of step 109 to be described later, see FIG. 44) is also stopped. Therefore, the player can immediately notice that the game cannot be played because the game ball is not shot even if the handle 72k is rotated. In addition, when the over-prize preventing function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the game control processing, and stops receiving signals corresponding to the detection contents from the various sensors MS, and displays 8 and 7 segments. The display control of the indicator 300 is no longer executed, the various actuators MA are no longer operated, and the outer end signal is no longer output to the external terminal plate 160 via the payout control board 170 .

After the over-prize preventing function is activated, the state in which the game cannot be played continues until the power is cut off. In this embodiment, the over-prize prevention function is canceled on condition that the RAM is cleared. In other words, after the over-prize prevention function is activated, the employee of the game parlor cuts off the power by turning off the power switch 193 . The employee of the game arcade presses the RAM clear switch 191 when turning on the power switch 193 to turn on the power. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 can execute the game control process and the launch control process related to the game by executing the RAM clear. Thus, in this embodiment, after the over-prize preventing function is activated, the game cannot be restarted only by turning the power OFF and ON (returning on), and the game can be restarted by executing the RAM clear. can.

Next, the timing at which the over-prize prevention function operates will be described with reference to FIG. The over-prized ball prevention function is activated when the advantageous game state advantageous to the player is shifted to the normal game state on condition that the number of difference balls is 80000 or more. In other words, at the timing when the difference number of balls reaches 80000, the over-prized ball prevention function does not necessarily operate. In this form, the advantageous gaming state is a high-probability base state after a big win game or a low-probability base state after a big win game.

For example, it is assumed that the difference ball number reaches 70000 in the middle of the jackpot game state shown in FIG. 37(A). Of course, at this time, the over-prize preventing function does not operate. Next, it is assumed that the difference ball number reaches 80000 in the middle of the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 37(B). At this time, the over-prize preventing function does not operate. Subsequently, even at the timing of shifting from the big win game state to the high-probability/high-base state, the over-prize preventing function does not operate. After that, as shown in FIG. 37(C), when it comes to the timing of shifting from the high-probability-high base state to the normal game state, the over-prize preventing function is activated. In this way, in this form, the game does not stop in the middle of the jackpot game state or the middle of the high-probability-high base state, and the game can be ended at a good timing for the player to end the advantageous game state. It is possible.

In this embodiment, information on the number of difference balls is stored in the number of difference number storage unit 107c of the non-erasing storage unit 107, and the number of difference number is not reset (cleared) by turning the power OFF and ON. As described above, even if the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on, the number of difference balls is not reset. This is based on the following reasons.

In the pachinko machine PY1 of the second embodiment, there are situations where the power is turned off and on (reconnected) or the RAM is cleared due to bugs, failures, serious fraud, and the like, even during business hours. In such a situation, if the number of difference balls is reset by turning on the power again or clearing the RAM, the provision of the over-prize preventing function would be meaningless. In other words, if a bug, malfunction, or serious fraud occurs, the player who restarts the game after that may receive an unfair advantage that the over-prized balls prevention function will not operate easily. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to prevent the player from receiving the above-described unfair advantage, turning on the power again or clearing the RAM does not reset the difference ball number.

Next, conditions for resetting the number of difference balls will be described with reference to FIG. In this form, there are two reset conditions for resetting the number of difference balls. The first reset condition is that the special reset switch 181 is pressed as shown in FIG. 38(A). That is, when the game control microcomputer 101 receives a signal based on pressing operation of the special reset switch 181, the difference number information stored in the difference number storage section 107c of the non-erasing storage section 107 is cleared. do. In addition, when the information on the number of difference balls stored in the number of difference balls storage unit 107c is reset (cleared), the information on the number of total prize balls and the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a The information on the total number of shot balls stored in the shot ball number storage unit 107b is also reset, but hereinafter, this is simply referred to as "resetting (clearing) the number of difference balls". Incidentally, in FIG. 38(A), when the special reset switch 181 is pressed down in the customer waiting state, the number of difference balls is reset. However, when the special reset switch 181 is pressed, the difference ball number is reset.

The second reset condition is that the customer waiting state continues for one hour (predetermined time), as shown in FIG. 38(A). That is, if the game is not played for one hour after shifting to the customer waiting state, the game control microcomputer 101 deletes the difference number information stored in the difference number storage section 107c of the non-delete storage section 107. clear. The customer waiting state is a game state in which the game is not executed and the special symbols are stopped and displayed.

The above two reset conditions are provided for the following reasons. For example, as shown in FIGS. 38(A) and 38(B), it is assumed that a certain player's game reaches 70000 in the jackpot game state. After that, when a certain player shifts from the jackpot game state to the normal game state through the high probability/high base state, the game is finished. In this case, if the number of remaining balls increases slightly (within 10000), the over-prize preventing function can be activated for the player who starts the next game, which is very disadvantageous.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38A, pressing the special reset switch 181 resets the difference ball number. As a result, the employee of the game hall can press the special reset switch 181 at an arbitrary timing after finishing the game of a certain player to reset the number of difference balls. Also, as shown in FIG. 38(B), if the customer waiting state continues for one hour, it is determined that the player has finished the game, and the difference number of balls is automatically reset. As a result, it is possible to reset the difference number of balls without imposing an operation burden for the reset on the employee of the game arcade. Thus, by providing the above two reset conditions, it is possible to prevent the player who starts the next game from being extremely disadvantageous because the over-prize prevention function is activated immediately after starting the game. It is possible.

Next, an effect mode when the over-prized ball prevention function operates will be described with reference to FIG. 39(A). When the over-prize prevention function operates, as shown in FIG. 39(A), the red background image RE is displayed on the display unit 50a, and "Error X, over-prize error, please clear the RAM." is displayed. Also, a game stop sound is output from the speaker 52 . Furthermore, all the frame lamps 53 are lit in white, and all the board lamps 54 are extinguished. Thus, the effect mode shown in FIG. 39(A) enables the player to immediately recognize the situation in which the game cannot be executed. Note that the presentation mode shown in FIG. 39(A) continues until the power is shut off. The presentation mode shown in FIG. 39(A) is canceled when the RAM is cleared, but is continued by simply turning on the power again.

Here, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment, a case where illegal magnetism is detected will be described. When the magnetic sensor detects illegal magnetism, the magnetic sensor outputs a signal corresponding to the magnetic detection to the main control board 100 . As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the game control process and the shooting control process related to the game, in the same way as when activating the over-prize preventing function. In this way, the state in which the game cannot be played due to the magnetism detection continues until the power is cut off. However, in this case, unlike the case where the over-prize preventing function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the game control process and the launch control process related to the game by turning the power OFF and ON (turning on the power again). can do.

Next, an effect mode when illegal magnetism is detected will be described with reference to FIG. 39(B). When the magnetic sensor detects illegal magnetism, as shown in FIG. 39(B), the display unit 50a displays a red background image RE and "Error 1: Abnormal magnetism detection. Turn on the power again. please” is displayed. Also, a game stop sound is output from the speaker 52 . Further, all the frame lamps 53 are lit in white, and all the board lamps 54 are extinguished. In this way, when the performance mode when the over-prize prevention function is activated (see FIG. 39A) and the performance mode when illegal magnetism is detected (see FIG. 39B), the cancellation method Other than the images, they are the same. Therefore, the employee or the player of the game hall is made to recognize that the game cannot be executed both when the illegal magnetism is detected and when the over-prize preventing function is activated. can be made easier.

Next, an effect mode when the difference ball number reaches 70000 will be described with reference to FIG. 40(A). As a precondition, it is assumed that the difference ball number reaches 70000 at the timing shown in FIG. 37(A). First, as shown in FIG. 40(A), a round image G109 and a number-of-balls image G110 are displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the difference ball number reaches 70000, a purple edge image EFa is displayed at the edge of the display section 50a, and an overpayment indicating "abnormal overpayment with 10000 remaining shots" at the bottom of the display section 50a. A ball notice image KY is displayed. By displaying the purple edge image EFa and the over-prize notice image KY, it is possible for the player to grasp the situation in which the over-prize prevention function is about to be activated. The display of the purple edge image EFa is continued even after the jackpot game state is over, but the display of the over-prize ball preview image KY is finished when the jackpot game state is finished. It should be noted that the over-prize ball preview image KY may continue to be displayed even after the jackpot gaming state ends.

Next, an effect mode when the difference ball number reaches 80000 will be described with reference to FIG. 40(B). As a precondition, it is assumed that the difference ball number reaches 80000 at the timing shown in FIG. 37(B). As shown in FIG. 40B, the display section 50a displays a round image G109 and a number-of-balls image G110. Then, when the number of difference balls reaches 80000, a red edge image EFb is displayed at the edge of the display section 50a, and a game stop notice image KH indicating "stop the game at the end of the rush" at the bottom of the display section 50a. is displayed. By displaying the red edge image EFb and the game stop notice image KH, it is possible for the player to know when the game is about to stop and when the game will be stopped. The display of the red edge image EFb is continued even after the jackpot game state is ended, but the display of the game stop notice image KH is ended when the jackpot game state is finished. It should be noted that the game stop notice image KH may continue to be displayed even after the jackpot game state ends.

Here, after the number of difference balls reaches 70000 at the timing shown in FIG. 37(A), the effect mode in the high probability/high base state is as shown in FIG. 41(A). That is, as shown in FIG. 41(A), the probability variation background image (probability variation background image) G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbol EZ is variably displayed. A purple edge image EFa is displayed at the edge of the display section 50a. This purple-rimmed image EFa allows the player to play while understanding that the number of difference balls has reached 70,000.

Also, after the number of difference balls reaches 80000 at the timing shown in FIG. 37(B), the effect mode in the high probability/high base state is as shown in FIG. 41(B). That is, as shown in FIG. 41(B), the probability variation background image G105 is displayed on the display section 50a, and the effect symbol EZ is variably displayed. A red edge image EFb is displayed at the edge of the display section 50a. This red edge image EFb allows the player to play while understanding that the number of difference balls has reached 80,000.

Next, as shown in FIG. 38(A), a description will be given of an effect mode when the difference ball number is reset by pressing the special reset switch 181. FIG. In this case, an employee of the game arcade opens the front door 23 with respect to the outer frame 22 and presses down the special reset switch 181 . Therefore, the front door open sensor detects the opening of the front door 23, and the error canceling method image ER2 indicating "Error 2, please close the front door" is displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 42(A). is displayed. At this time, a difference ball number reset notification image CLS indicating "the difference ball number has been reset" is displayed in the lower part of the display section 50a. As a result, it is possible to let the employee of the game arcade know that the difference number of balls has been reset.

Next, as shown in FIG. 38(B), an effect mode when the customer waiting state continues for one hour will be described. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, a difference ball number reset notification image CLS indicating "the difference ball number has been reset" is displayed in the lower part of the display section 50a. As a result, it is possible for the employee of the game hall to understand that the number of difference balls has been reset.

<Operation of the game control microcomputer in the second embodiment>
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 in the second embodiment will be described. Note that counters, timers, buffers, and the like appearing in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104 .

[Main Control Main Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, setting for permission of access to the game RAM 104, setting for the game CPU 102, setting for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers are updated by adding 1 to them. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. At least some of the random numbers may be so-called hardware random numbers generated using a known random number generation 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 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed 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, there are various The process of updating the random number counter value 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).

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] The main side timer interrupt processing (S005) in the second embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 44, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), it is first determined whether or not the game stop flag is ON (S101). The game stop flag is turned on when the over-prize preventing function is activated. If the game stop flag is ON (YES in S101), the processing of steps S102 to S113 is passed. This makes the game unexecutable. On the other hand, if the game stop flag is OFF (NO in S101), the processing of steps S102 to S113 is executed. That is, it is in a playable state.

In addition, in the power-on process (S001) of the main control main process (FIG. 43), the game stop flag is switched to OFF when the RAM clear is executed in the ON state. On the other hand, the game stop flag remains ON unless the RAM clear is executed while it is ON. That is, the state of the game stop flag does not change only by turning on the power again. In this way, whether or not the game is restarted is determined depending on whether or not the RAM clear is executed after the game stop flag is turned ON by the operation of the over-prize preventing function.

When the game stop flag is OFF in step S101, an input process (S102) to be described later is executed. Then, after performing normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S103) for updating various random numbers, sensor detection processing (S104), and normal operation processing (S105) related to the operation of electric chew 12D, the number of difference balls to be described later A measurement process (S106) and a special operation process (S107), which will be described later, are executed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a sorting device control process (S108) for controlling the sorting device 16D, and executes a shooting control process (S109) for controlling shooting of game balls. It should be noted that the sorting device 16D is operated when a special game using the second big winning opening 15 is performed. Further, by executing the shooting control process (S109), the player can shoot the game ball by rotating the handle 72k. On the other hand, if the shooting control process (S109) is not executed, the game ball cannot be shot even if the player rotates the handle 72k.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a 7-segment display control process (S110) for controlling the display of the 7-segment display device 300. FIG. Next, an error process (S111) is executed to determine an error (illegal) due to magnetic detection, an error due to opening of the front door 23 or the front frame 23m, and the like. In the error processing (S111), it is determined whether or not the magnetic sensor has detected incorrect magnetism. Then, a magnetic sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing. Further, in the error processing (S111), it is determined whether or not the front door 23 or the front frame 23m is opened by the front door open sensor or the front frame sensor. Then, a frame opening command is generated according to the result of the processing.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs output processing (S112), which will be described later, and executes other processing (S113). As other processing (S113), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. Further, as other processing (S113), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of the game ball into each winning hole. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power interruption monitoring process (S114) when the power supply is cut off, and ends this process. In the power failure monitoring process (S114), when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the power supply is cut off due to the drop in the monitoring voltage, the game information, the information on the total number of winning balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, the number of difference balls, etc. information, game stop flag information, etc. are stored in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 . After that, prohibition of access to the game RAM 104 is set.

[Input Processing] As shown in FIG. 45, in the input processing (S102), first, it is determined whether or not the special reset switch 181 is ON, that is, whether or not a signal based on the pressing operation of the special reset switch 181 is received. (S201). If not ON (NO in S201), proceed to step S204. On the other hand, if it is ON (YES in S201), non-erase clear processing is executed (S202). In the non-erase clear process (S202), the information on the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a, the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, and the number of difference balls The information on the difference number of balls stored in the storage unit 107c is cleared. Note that even if the non-erase clearing process (S202) is executed, the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the specific storage area (not shown) of the non-erase storage unit 107 is not cleared. This is because the information on the total number of shot balls is used for display on the 7-segment display 300 as described above.

Following step S202, a non-erase clear command is set in the output buffer of game RAM 104 (S203), and the process proceeds to step S204. In this way, when the non-erase clear command is transmitted to the sub-control board 120, as shown in FIG. In step S204, other processes are executed and the process ends. In other processing (S204), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, takes in the detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35, and stores it in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower tray full data. .

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

In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. Also, according to the result of the processing, a command for the general winning hole sensor is generated.

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage part 106 provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, four) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random numbers are not stored. Also, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special symbol 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the obtained Toku-zu 2 related random number and the second look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. In addition, the first prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetching determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

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

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor 15a. Also, a command for the second big winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

[Difference Number of Balls Counting Process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the difference number of balls measurement process (S106), first, the total number of prize balls count process for counting the total number of prize balls to be paid out to the player is executed (S301). Information on the counted total number of prize balls is stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a (see FIG. 33). Next, based on the detection by the outlet sensor, the total number of shot balls is counted (S302). Information on the counted total number of shot balls is stored in the total number of shot balls storage section 107b (see FIG. 33). Then, the total number of shot balls is subtracted from the total number of prize balls, and the number of difference balls is calculated (S303). Information on the calculated number of difference balls is stored in the number of difference number storage unit 107c (see FIG. 33).

Subsequently, in step S304, it is determined whether or not the over-prize ball notice flag is OFF. The over-prize notice flag indicates that the number of difference balls is 70000 or more. If it is ON (NO in S304), proceed to step S308. On the other hand, if it is OFF (YES in S304), it is determined whether or not the difference number is 70000 or more (S305). If it is less than 70000 (NO in S305), proceed to step S308. On the other hand, if it is 70000 or more (YES in S305), the over-prize ball notice flag is turned ON (S306), and the over-prize ball notice command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM104. As a result, when the over-prize ball notice command is transmitted to the sub-control board 120, as shown in FIG. .

Subsequently, in step S308, it is determined whether or not the prize ball flag is OFF. The over-prize flag indicates that the number of difference balls is 80000 or more. If it is ON (NO in S308), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is OFF (YES in S308), it is determined whether or not the difference number is 80000 or more (S309). If the number is less than 80000 (NO in S309), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is 80000 or more (YES at S309), the over-prize ball flag is turned ON (S310), and the over-price ball notification command is set (S311). Then, the over-prize ball notification command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and this process is finished. As a result, when the over-prize ball notification command is transmitted to the sub-control board 120, the red edge image EFb and the game stop notification image KH are displayed on the display section 50a as shown in FIG. 40(B).

[Special Action Processing] As shown in FIG. 47, in the special action processing (S107), the processing relating to the special figure display 81 and the big winning device (first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15) is divided into four stages. and assigns "special action status 1, 2, 3, 4" to each of those stages. Then, when the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 makes a special symbol standby including processing such as performing a jackpot determination and starting variable display of special symbols. Processing (S1302) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "2" (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special design fluctuation processing including processing such as stopping display of special design (S1304) If the "special action status" is "3" (NO in both S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305), a special symbol determination process (S1306) including processing such as shifting the game state is performed, If the "special action status" is "4" (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), special electric accessary product processing (S1307) including processing such as opening the big winning opening is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 48, in the special symbol standby processing (S1302), 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 (S1401). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1401), 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" (S1407). And, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1407), 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, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1416). The customer waiting flag indicates that the customer is waiting. If it is ON (YES at S1416), a customer waiting measurement process, which will be described later, is executed (S1419), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is OFF (NO at S1416), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1417), the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1418), and this process ends.

In step S1401, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1401), 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 ) is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403) are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b corresponds to the first reservation Clear the storage area to be used (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on variation time) 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 S1401 and NO in S1407), 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 (S1408) and special figure 1 fluctuation Pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a corresponds to the fourth reservation Clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the read side) (S1411). 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 (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) Information and information (information including information on fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) is included.

When proceeding to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414). Then, a customer waiting counter clearing process for clearing (resetting) the value of the customer waiting counter to "0" is executed (S1415), and this process ends. The customer waiting counter is provided in the game RAM 104 and is used to measure the duration of the customer waiting state. It should be noted that the value of the customer waiting counter is cleared when the power is turned on again regardless of whether or not the RAM clear is executed.

[Customer Waiting Measuring Process] As shown in FIG. 49, in the customer waiting measuring process (S1419), first, a customer waiting counter increasing process for increasing the value of the customer waiting counter is executed (S1420). As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 can grasp the duration of the customer waiting state based on the value of the customer waiting counter. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting state has continued for one hour or more. If it is determined not to continue (NO in S1421), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it continues (YES in S1421), the non-erase clear process is executed (S1422) in the same manner as in the process of step S202 (see FIG. 45). As a result, the information on the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a, the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, and the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the difference number storage unit 107c are stored. Information on the number of difference balls is cleared.

Subsequently, a non-erasing clear command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1423), and this process is finished. In this way, when the non-erase clear command is transmitted to the sub-control board 120, as shown in FIG.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (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), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1902).

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 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. Note that the setting of the release pattern (the set of data corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

After step S1904, the game control microcomputer 101 performs game state reset processing (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), if the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and if the time saving flag is ON, it is turned OFF. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the normal probability state and non-time saving state. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special action status is set to "4" (S1908), and this processing ends.

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 this process ends.

[Playing State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 51, in the playing state management processing (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the high probability state is decreased by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" Judge (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005.

In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the time saving state is decreased by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving counter is "0". (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), turn off the time saving flag (S2008) and proceed to step S2009. If the determination result of step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2012.

In step S2009, it is determined whether or not the over-prize flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the difference ball number is 80000 or more. If the over prize ball flag is not ON (NO in S2009), the process proceeds to step S2012. On the other hand, if the over prize ball flag is ON (YES in S2009), the game stop flag is turned ON (S2010), and the process proceeds to step S2011. In this way, when the difference ball number is 80000 or more and the high-probability high base state or the low-probability low base state ends, the game becomes unexecutable.

In step S2011, the game stop notification command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the process proceeds to step S2012. As a result, when the game stop notification command is transmitted to the sub-control board 120, the red background image RE and the error cancellation method image ERX are displayed on the display section 50a as shown in FIG. 39(A). Also, a game stop sound is output from the speaker 52 . Further, all the frame lamps 53 are lit in white, and all the board lamps 54 are extinguished.

In step S2012, the game state specifying command including information on the current game state (information on whether the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing ends.

[Output Processing] As shown in FIG. 52, in the output processing (S112), outer end signal output processing, which will be described later, is executed (S3001). Subsequently, as other output processing (S3002), commands set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in each processing described above are output to the sub control board 120 and the payout control board 170, and this processing ends.

[Outer End Signal Output Processing] As shown in FIG. 53, in the outer end signal output processing (S3001), it is determined whether or not the over-price announcement flag is ON (S3101). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of difference balls has reached 70,000. If the over-prize ball notice flag is not ON (NO in S3101), the process proceeds to step S3103. On the other hand, if the over-prize ball notice flag is ON (YES in S3101), the outer end signal output process for over-prize ball notice is executed (S3102), and the process proceeds to step S3102. In the outer end signal output process for overly prized ball notice (S3102), the main control board 100 outputs an outer end signal indicating that the number of difference balls has reached 70000 (hereinafter referred to as "outer end signal for overly awarded ball notice"). , is transmitted to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 . As a result, the external terminal plate 160 transmits the over-prize-notice outer end signal to the external unit GU (data counter, hall computer, etc.) by parallel communication. As a result, an employee of the game hall who is monitoring the hall computer is told that when the number of remaining balls increases slightly (within 10000) in the pachinko machine PY1 of the second embodiment, the over-prize prevention function can be activated. It is possible to grasp

In step S3103, it is determined whether or not the over-prize flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of difference balls has reached 80000. If the over prize ball flag is not ON (NO in S3103), the process proceeds to step S3105. On the other hand, if the over-prize ball flag is ON (YES in S3103), an over-prize ball outer end signal output process is executed (S3104), and the process proceeds to step S3105. In the over-prize ball outer end signal output process (S3104), an outer end signal (hereinafter referred to as "over-prize ball outer end signal") indicating that the number of difference balls has reached 80000 is paid out from the main control board 100. It is transmitted to the external terminal board 160 via the control board 170 . As a result, the external terminal plate 160 transmits the over-prize ball notice outer end signal to the external unit GU by parallel communication. As a result, the employee of the game hall who is monitoring the hall computer is told that the number of difference balls has reached 80000 in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment, and the high-probability-high base state or the low-probability-low base state has ended. Then, it is possible to grasp the situation in which the game cannot be executed.

In step S3105, it is determined whether or not the game stop flag is ON. In other words, it is determined whether or not the game is in an unexecutable state. If the game stop flag is not ON (NO in S3107), the process proceeds to step S3107. On the other hand, if the game stop flag is ON (YES in S3105), an outer end signal output process for game stop is executed (S3106), and the process proceeds to step S3107. In the game stop outer end signal output process (S3106), the outer end signal (hereinafter referred to as "game stop outer end signal") indicating that the game has become unexecutable due to the operation of the over-prize preventing function is mainly It is transmitted from the control board 100 to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 . Thereby, the external terminal board 160 transmits the game stop outer end signal to the external unit GU by parallel communication. As a result, it is possible for the employee of the game parlor who is monitoring the hall computer to grasp the situation in which the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment has become unexecutable due to the operation of the over-prize preventing function. be.

In step S3107, it is determined whether or not the non-erase clear processing shown in step S203 or the non-erase clear processing shown in step S1422 has been executed. That is, the information on the total number of prize balls stored in the total number of prize balls storage unit 107a, the information on the total number of shot balls stored in the total number of shot balls storage unit 107b, and the information stored in the difference storage unit 107c It is determined whether or not the information on the difference number of balls has been cleared. If the non-erase clear process has not been executed (NO in S3107), the process proceeds to step S3109. On the other hand, if the non-erase clear process has been executed (YES in S3107), the reset outer end signal output process is executed (S3108), and the process proceeds to step S3109. In the reset outer end signal output process (S3108), an outer end signal indicating that the number of difference balls has been reset (hereinafter referred to as "reset outer end signal") is sent from the main control board 100 via the payout control board 170. is transmitted to the external terminal board 160. Thereby, the external terminal board 160 transmits the resetting outer end signal to the external unit GU by parallel communication. As a result, it is possible for the employee of the game parlor who monitors the hall computer to grasp the situation in which the number of difference balls has been reset in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment. A dedicated signal line is connected to the main control board 100, and through this dedicated signal line, an over-prize ball notice outer end signal, an over-prize ball outer end signal, and a game stop outer end signal , a reset outer end signal is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170 .

<Action and effect of the second embodiment>
As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, when the difference ball number is 80000 or more and the high probability high base state or the low probability low base state ends, the game becomes unexecutable. . Therefore, for the player, the game is not suddenly stopped in the middle of the jackpot game state, or in the middle of the high-probability-high base state or the low-probability-high base state, and there is no particular big disadvantage. In this way, it is possible to provide the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment that does not award excessive prize balls while allowing the player to stop the game at a time when it is easy for the player to stop playing.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment, when the difference ball number is 80000 or more and the high base state (high probability high base state, low probability high base state) ends, the game becomes unexecutable. . Therefore, it is possible for the player to stop the game after the end of the high base state and before the number of balls in his possession decreases. In other words, after the transition from the high base state to the normal game state, the total number of shot balls increases, and a situation can be assumed in which the difference number of balls becomes less than 80,000. Therefore, it is possible to stop the game at the timing when the high base state ends so that the above situation does not occur.

By the way, if a certain player stops playing before the number of difference balls reaches 80,000, and the number of difference balls becomes 80,000 or more immediately after the player who plays the game later starts playing, it will be a terrible situation. situation. Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, the measured difference number of balls is reset based on the satisfaction of the reset condition not triggered by turning on the power. Specifically, when the special reset switch 181 is pressed down, or when the customer waiting state continues for one hour, the difference number of balls is reset. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped immediately after starting the game for the player who has played the game later, thereby preventing a serious situation from occurring.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment, when the employee of the game hall presses down the RAM clear switch 191 when the power is turned on, game information (for example, game state information such as high probability state, special figure pending information such as the number of wins and the judgment result of the big hit) is erased, but the information of the difference number of balls stored in the difference number storage unit 107c is not erased. Therefore, even if the game information must be deleted due to a problem or the like during business hours, it is possible not to delete the calculated difference number of balls.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, as described above, even if the RAM clear is executed, the measured difference ball number is not erased. However, when an employee of the game arcade presses the special reset switch 181, the measured difference ball number can be deleted. In this way, the employee of the game hall can delete the measured number of difference balls at any timing.

<Modified example of the second embodiment>
A modification of the second embodiment will be described below. In addition, in the description of the modified example of the second embodiment, the same components as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, configurations according to modifications of the second embodiment may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the second embodiment and its modifications can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification. In addition, the configuration included in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the basic embodiment and the first embodiment described above can be adopted in the gaming machine grasped from the second embodiment and its modifications as long as it does not interfere with the game. can be done.

In the second embodiment, it is configured as a so-called V certain machine (a gaming machine controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 (V area)), but based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol It may be configured as a game machine in which the transition to the high probability state is determined by In addition, in the second embodiment, it is configured as a so-called ST machine (a game machine in which the high probability state ends according to the number of times the special symbol changes), but once it is controlled to the high probability state, the high probability state is reached until the next jackpot game starts. It may be configured as a game machine in which control to the probability state continues (so-called variable probability loop type machine) or a falling machine (a game machine in which the high probability state ends depending on the lottery result). Further, it may be configured as a game machine in which a small winning game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened for a maximum of 1.8 seconds when a small winning is won in a lottery of special symbols. In this case, the gaming machine may be configured such that a big winning game (second type big winning game) is executed when a game ball entering the big winning opening by executing the small winning game passes through a specific area in the big winning opening. . A jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game) is executed when a jackpot is won in a special pattern lottery, and a jackpot game (type 2 jackpot game) is executed when a game ball passes through a specific area in a big winning opening. It may be configured as a two-type jackpot game.

In the second embodiment, the number of difference balls is 80000 or more, and when transitioning from the high-probability base state (advantageous game state) to the normal game state (see FIG. 37), or the low-probability base state (advantageous game state ) to the normal game state, the over-prize preventing function is activated. However, the over-prize prevention function may be activated not only when the advantageous game state shifts to the normal game state, but simply when the advantageous game state ends. For example, when moving from a high-probability base state (advantageous playing state) to a low-probability-high base state, or when shifting from a high-probability-high base state to a high-probability-low base state, the over-prize ball prevention function is activated. You can do it.

Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 54, it is assumed that there were 4 (predetermined number), which is the maximum number of special figures 2 reserved, when shifting from the high probability high base state to the normal game state. The lottery of the special figure 2 is executed with priority over the lottery of the special figure 1, and is set more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special figure 1. - 特許庁In this case, when the high probability/high base state shifts to the normal game state, the lottery of the special figure 2 will be executed four times, and it can be said that the player is still in an advantageous state. Therefore, in this case, it is assumed that the game is in an advantageous game state until all the special figure 2 reserves (special figure 2 remaining reserves) remaining when the game state is shifted to the normal game state are consumed. Then, when the special figure 2 remaining reservation is all digested (when all the fluctuation display and stop display of the second special symbol based on the special figure 2 remaining reservation are completed), the over prize ball prevention function operates (game may be disabled) (see FIG. 54). In addition, the special figure 1 lottery is preferentially executed over the special figure 2 lottery, and the order in which the game ball wins the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12 A lottery or a lottery of the special figure 2 may be executed.

In particular, it is a 1 type 2 type mixing machine, and when a small win is won in the lottery of special figure 2, a 2 type big win game is practically always executed (a game ball can pass through a specific area). 54, when the special figure 2 remaining reservation is all digested in the normal game state, it is preferable that the over-prize ball prevention function operates. Even if it shifts from a high base state (time saving state) to a normal game state, it is because 2 types of jackpot games are very easy to be performed until all special figure 2 remaining reservation is digested. That is, if the game becomes unexecutable due to the actuation of the over-prize preventing function at the timing when the high base state ends, the chance of winning the second kind of jackpot game is lost, which makes it difficult for the player. It should be noted that the upper limit number of special figure 2 pending is not limited to four, for example, may be one, it can be changed as appropriate.

In the second embodiment, the timing at which the over-prize prevention function operates is when the high-probability-high base state ends or when the low-probability-high base state ends. However, the over-prizing preventing function may be activated only when the high-probability/high-base state ends. In this case, it is possible to stop the game only when the so-called "rush state (continuous period)" ends. Also, for example, when the number of difference balls is 80,000 or more and the state shifts to the customer waiting state, or when the customer waiting state continues for a certain period of time, the over-prize preventing function may be activated. Further, for example, the number of extra balls may be 80000 or more, and the over-prize preventing function may be activated at the timing when the jackpot gaming state is finished. Further, for example, at the timing when the difference number of balls becomes 80000 or more, the over-prized ball prevention function may be activated.

In the second embodiment, the first reset condition (see FIG. 38A) that the special reset switch 181 (special operation means) is pressed down, or the second reset condition that the customer waiting state continues for one hour (predetermined time). When the second reset condition (see FIG. 38(B)) is established, the difference number of balls is reset (erased). However, the reset conditions are not limited to those described above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, as described above, at the timing when the jackpot gaming state ends or when the number of difference balls reaches 80000 or more, when the over-prize prevention function is activated, as shown in FIG. When shifting from the guaranteed high base state (advantageous game state) to the normal game state, the difference ball number may be reset. In this case, the number of difference balls is reset when the so-called "rush state (continuous period)" ends, so only when the number of difference balls reaches 80000 (reference number) during the rush state in one time , It is possible to activate the over-prize ball prevention function. In addition to the high-probability-high base state and low-probability-high base state, when shifting from an advantageous game state such as a jackpot game state or a high-probability-low base state to a normal game state, the number of difference balls may be reset. . Further, the difference number may be reset by pressing the RAM clear switch 191 or rotating the setting key cylinder 180 .

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 55(B), when the normal game state continues for a specific time (for example, one hour), the number of difference balls may be reset. In this case, if the specific time (for example, one hour) continues in the normal game state, the situation advantageous to the player has not continued for a while. Therefore, in this case, by resetting the number of difference balls, it is possible to prevent the number of difference balls from reaching 80000 or more for a while. Note that the specific time described above is not limited to one hour, and can be changed as appropriate. Also, for example, when the number of variations of the special symbol reaches a specific number in the normal game state, the difference ball number may be reset. Further, for example, the difference ball number may be reset by turning the power OFF and ON (turning on the power again).

Further, for example, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is a predetermined reference time (for example, 9:00 am), the difference ball number may be reset. In this case, it is possible to automatically eliminate the difference number of balls without forcing the staff of the game hall to perform any operation. Note that the reference time described above is not limited to 9:00 am, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the second embodiment, a special reset switch 181 (special operation means) for resetting the number of difference balls is arranged on the main control board 100 (see FIG. 35). However, if a signal based on the operation of the special operation means is input to the game control microcomputer 101, the location of the special operation means for resetting the difference ball number can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, the special operation means may be arranged, for example, on the payout control board 170, or may be arranged on a dedicated board.

In the second embodiment, the measured difference number of balls was not displayed by the display means. However, the measured difference number of balls may be displayed by the display means. For example, the game control microcomputer 101 may display the measured difference ball number on the display device 8 (see FIG. 2) or the 7-segment display device 300 (see FIG. 36). In this case, for example, when the number of difference balls is 0 to 50000 (first range), the first mode is displayed on the display device 8 or 7 segment display 300, and the number of difference balls is 50001 to 70000. If it is (second range), display the second mode on the display device 8 or 7-segment display 300, and if the number of difference balls is 70001 to 80000 (third range), display The third mode may be displayed on the device 8 or 7 segment display 300 . Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits information on the number of difference balls (or information on the number of total winning balls, information on the total number of shot balls) to the sub-control board 120, and the microcomputer 121 for effect control performs image display. A display means such as the device 50 may display the number of difference balls. Also, for example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits to the sub-control board 120 information on the number of awarded balls paid out (or the number of awarded balls to be paid out) and information on detection of the outlet sensor. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 may calculate the number of difference balls based on these pieces of information, and display the number of difference balls on display means such as the image display device 50 or the like.

Also, the game control microcomputer 101 may display the difference ball number on the 7-segment display 300 as in the modification shown in FIG. That is, in this modification, information on the number of difference balls is divided into four sections (predetermined sections) and stored in four storage areas of the number of difference number storage section 107c of the non-erased storage section 107, respectively. . In the first storage area, the number of difference balls up to the present time since the power was turned on this time is stored. In the second storage area, the difference number of balls from when the power was turned on last time (one time before) to when the power was cut off last time is stored. In the third storage area, the difference number of balls from when the power was turned on two times before (two times before) to when the power was cut off two times before is stored. In the 4th (N) storage area, the difference number of balls from when the power was turned on two last times (3 times before) to when the power was cut off two times before last is stored. In this way, each time the power is turned off and on, the measured ball difference number is shifted and stored, and the difference ball number stored in the fourth storage area is erased. It should be noted that the information on the difference number of balls stored in the first to fourth storage areas is not erased even if the RAM clear is executed.

Then, in this modification, the number of difference balls stored in the first storage area, the number of difference balls stored in the second storage area, the number of difference balls stored in the third storage area, 4 The number of difference balls stored in the th storage area is displayed in the right two digits (the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340) of the 7-segment display 300 by switching in order in units of 1,000 balls. be. Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 displays, for example, "bL36" for 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 56(A). This indicates that the current normal base is 36%. Next, as shown in FIG. 56B, for example, "b134" is displayed for 5 seconds. This indicates that the normal base one time ago was 36%. Next, as shown in FIG. 56(C), for example, "b238" is displayed for 5 seconds. This indicates that the normal base two times ago was 38%. Next, as shown in FIG. 56(D), for example, "b235" is displayed for 5 seconds. This indicates that the normal base 3 times ago is 38%.

Subsequently, the 7-segment display 300 displays, for example, "cL20" for 5 seconds as shown in FIG. 56(E). As a result, it is indicated that the difference number of balls from the time when the power is turned on to the present time is 20000. Next, as shown in FIG. 56(F), for example, "c100" is displayed for 5 seconds. This indicates that the number of difference balls from the last time (one time before) when the power was turned on until the last time when the power was cut off is "0". When the number of difference balls is smaller than "0" because the total number of shot balls is larger than the total number of prize balls, "0" is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 56(G), for example, "c265" is displayed for 5 seconds. This indicates that the number of difference balls from the time the power was turned on the second time (two times before) until the power was cut off the time before last is 65,000. Next, as shown in FIG. 56(H), for example, "c348" is displayed for 5 seconds. This indicates that the number of difference balls from the time when the power was turned on two times before last (three times before) to when the power was turned off two times before last is 48,000. After that, FIGS. 56A to 56H are repeatedly displayed every 5 seconds.

In the modified example described above, each time the power is turned off and on (returned on), the measured number of difference balls is shifted and stored, and the number of difference balls stored in the 4th (N) storage area. is deleted. However, each time the RAM is cleared, the measured number of difference balls is shifted and stored, and the number of difference balls stored in the 4th (N) storage area may be erased. . Alternatively, when the game control microcomputer determines that it is a predetermined time (for example, 9:00 am), the measured difference ball number is shifted and stored, and stored in the 4th (N) storage area. The difference number of balls that has been played may be deleted. It should be noted that N described above can be appropriately changed as long as it is a natural number of 2 or more.

In the modified example described above, as shown in FIG. 56, the 7-segment display 300 automatically switches the display of the number of difference balls every 5 seconds. However, the display of the difference number may be switched by operating a predetermined operating means such as pressing the RAM clear switch 191 or rotating the setting key cylinder 180 . Further, the display of the normal base and the display of the number of difference balls may be switched by operating a predetermined operation means.

In the second embodiment, when the number of difference balls reaches 70000 (predetermined number), the performance mode shown in FIG. However, the effect mode indicating that the over-prized ball prevention function is approaching operation is not limited to the effect mode shown in FIG. 40(A), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a special sound from the speaker 52 (for example, "The number of balls is 70000") or a special light emission mode of the light emitting means such as the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 are approaching the operation of the over-prize prevention function. may be shown. Further, as the number of difference balls increases, it may be indicated that the over-prize prevention function is approaching the operation by means of an effect mode that changes in multiple stages.

In the second embodiment, when the difference ball number reaches 80000 (reference number), the game can be stopped by the effect mode shown in FIG. 40(B). However, the presentation mode indicating the situation in which the game may be stopped is not limited to the presentation mode shown in FIG. 40(B), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a special voice from the speaker 52 (for example, "The number of balls is 80000") or a special light emitting mode of the light emitting means such as the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 may be used to indicate a situation in which the game may be stopped. good.

In the second embodiment, when the over-prized ball prevention function is activated, the game is rendered unexecutable by the effect mode shown in FIG. 39(A). However, the effect mode indicating the state in which the game cannot be executed is not limited to the effect mode shown in FIG. 39(A), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, an image indicating "game cannot be executed" may be displayed on the display unit 50a, or a special sound (for example, "game cannot be executed") may be output from the speaker 52. FIG.

In the second embodiment, even if the RAM is cleared, the information on the number of difference balls stored in the number of difference number storage unit 107c is not erased. However, even if the information on the number of difference balls is stored in a predetermined storage area (erasing storage section) of the game RAM 104 and the information on the number of difference balls is cleared when the RAM is cleared. good. That is, the conditions for resetting the number of difference balls include the execution of RAM clearing, or the reset condition for resetting the number of difference balls is limited to the execution of RAM clearing. Also good.

In the second embodiment, when the over-prize ball prevention function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 not only stops the game control process (steps S102 to S108, see FIG. 44), but also shoots a game ball. The firing control process (process of step 109, see FIG. 44) for making it stop was also stopped. However, when the over-prize prevention function operates, the game control microcomputer 101 may stop the game control process, but may not stop the shooting control process. However, in this case, the game ball flows down the game area 6 by the player's rotating operation to the handle 72k even if the over-prize ball prevention function is activated. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to immediately grasp the situation in which the game cannot be executed. Therefore, by stopping both the game control process and the launch control process, it is possible for the player to immediately grasp the situation in which the game cannot be executed. Further, for example, when the over-prize preventing function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the firing control process, but may not stop the game control process. However, in this case, the game ball may still flow down the game area 6 at the timing when the over-prize ball prevention function is activated, and the game ball may enter various prize-winning holes and give the player a prize. There is a problem that spheres can be given. Therefore, by stopping both the game control process and the launch control process, it is possible to ensure that no prize balls are awarded to the player after the over-prize prevention function is activated.

In the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 counted the total number of shot balls based on the detection of the outlet sensor. However, based on the detection of the sensors (first starting hole sensor, second starting hole sensor, general winning hole sensor, first big winning hole sensor, second big winning hole sensor 15a) that detect winning to various winning holes , the total number of shot balls may be counted. Alternatively, if a return ball prevention portion is provided at the upper end portion of the inner wall portion 1B, and a sensor capable of detecting game balls is provided in this return ball prevention portion, based on the detection of this sensor, the total The number of shot balls may be counted.

In the second embodiment, when the number of difference balls reaches 70000, the over-price preview image KY is displayed as shown in FIG. 40(A). However, regardless of the number of difference balls, the game becomes unexecutable on the condition that the number of difference balls is 80000 or more in the customer waiting effect, the effect during the jackpot game (for example, the ending effect), the notice effect accompanying the variable effect, etc. A presentation explaining what will happen may be executed. This is because such an effect makes it possible to inform the players and employees of the game hall in advance that the pachinko game machine PY1 has the function of preventing over-prized balls.

In the second embodiment, the information on the total number of winning balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, and the information on the number of difference balls are stored in the non-erase storage section 107 of the game RAM 104, so that even if the RAM is cleared, The information on the total number of prize balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, and the information on the number of difference balls are not deleted. However, by storing the information on the total number of winning balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, and the information on the number of difference balls in a non-volatile storage means (for example, FRAM (registered trademark)) provided separately from the game RAM 104, Even if the RAM is cleared, the information on the total number of winning balls, the information on the total number of shot balls, and the information on the number of difference balls may not be erased.

In the second embodiment, the difference ball number is counted at any time after the power is turned on. However, the timing to start counting the number of difference balls may be from the so-called first win (winning the jackpot in the normal game state). In this case, the minus amount of the number of difference balls (that is, the total number of shot balls) from when the power is turned on until the first hit is not counted. Therefore, it is possible to make the difference number of balls, which triggers the operation of the over-prize prevention function, the same as the number of balls held after the first hit.

In the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of prize balls and the total number of shot balls separately, and subtracts the total number of shot balls from the total number of prize balls to calculate the number of difference balls. . However, the difference ball number may be measured (counted) using only the difference ball counter for counting the difference ball number. That is, every time there is a prize ball, the value of the prize ball is added to the difference ball counter. Also, each time a game ball is shot (every time the discharge port sensor detects it), the value of the difference ball counter is decremented. In this way, the number of difference balls may be measured without separately counting the total number of prize balls and the total number of shot balls. In this case, the value of the differential ball counter may be set to always be "0" or more so as not to become negative. Then, as described above, it is possible to make the difference number of balls, which triggers the operation of the over-prize prevention function, substantially the same as the number of balls held after the first hit.

In the second embodiment, the over-prize preventing function is activated under the condition that the number of difference balls (specific count number) is 80000 (reference number) or more. However, the number of difference balls (reference number), which is the reference for activating the over-prize prevention function, is not limited to 80000, and may be 50000, 100000, or 120000, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the second embodiment, the specific measurement number that triggers the activation of the over-prize preventing function is the number of difference balls, which is the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shot balls. However, the specific count number can be changed as appropriate if it is based on the number of prize balls awarded to the player from the viewpoint of not giving excessive prize balls. For example, the specific measurement number may be a game state such as a jackpot game state, or a difference ball count limited to a certain period such as a consecutive game period. Also, for example, the specific measurement number is the total number of prize balls in all game states, the total number of prize balls limited to a certain game state such as a jackpot game state, or the total number of prize balls limited to a certain period such as a consecutive period. It can be. Also, for example, the specific count may be based on all gaming states, limited to a certain gaming state such as a jackpot gaming state, or limited to a certain period of time such as a consecutive game period.

In the second embodiment, the pachinko machine PY1 is configured as a non-enclosed pachinko machine in which the game balls housed therein flow down the game area 6 and then are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine PY1. However, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may be configured as an enclosed pachinko machine that can circulate and enter the game area again after the game balls housed inside flow down the game area. In this case, a frame control board corresponding to the payout control board 170 is provided with a 7-segment display. Therefore, the 7-segment display may display the number of difference balls (specific count number). In addition, a 6-digit 7-segment display that displays the number of balls held is placed at the bottom of the front door. Therefore, the 6-digit 7-segment display may display the difference ball number (specific count number). It should be noted that "measurement" in this embodiment has the same meaning as counting.

<Invention shown in the second embodiment>
The above-described second embodiment and its modifications show inventions of the following means. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, etc., and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means X>
The invention according to means X1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment) having game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling a game,
The game control means is
It is possible to measure a specific count number (number of difference balls) based on the number of prize balls given to the player,
When the specific count number is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number (80000), and the advantageous game state (high-probability-high base state, low-probability-high base state) that is advantageous to the player ends (see FIG. 37), the game is disabled (stops game control processing and launch control processing).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the specific count number based on the number of prize balls is equal to or greater than the reference number and the advantageous game state ends, the game becomes unexecutable. Therefore, for the player, the game is not suddenly stopped in the middle of the advantageous game state, and it is not a particularly large disadvantage. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not award excessive prize balls.

The invention according to means X2 is
In the gaming machine described in means X1,
The game control means is
When the specific count number is equal to or greater than the reference number and the advantageous game state (high-probability-high base state, low-probability-high base state) shifts to a normal game state, the game is controlled to be unexecutable. It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the specific count number based on the number of winning balls is equal to or greater than the reference number and the advantageous game state is shifted to the normal game state, the game becomes unexecutable. Therefore, it is possible to stop the game at a timing when it is easy for the player to stop the game.

The invention according to means X3 is
In the gaming machine described in means X1,
The game control means is
When it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process, a winning game (jackpot game) can be executed,
The specific count number is equal to or greater than the reference number, and the hit determination process that has been suspended by a predetermined number (for example, four) when the advantageous game state is shifted to the normal game state is completed in the normal game state. The gaming machine is characterized by controlling the game to be unexecutable (see FIG. 54) when the game is executed.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the specific count number is equal to or greater than the reference number, and the advantageous game state is shifted to the normal game state, the hit determination process may be suspended for a predetermined number. In this case, it is regarded as a substantially advantageous game state until the hit determination processing that has been suspended for a predetermined number is completed in the normal game state, and the game is stopped when the substantially advantageous game state ends. Is possible.

The invention according to means X4 is
In the gaming machine described in means X1,
Equipped with an entrance (second starting port 12),
The game control means is capable of controlling a ball-entering easy state (high base state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter the ball-entering opening than in a normal game state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the advantageous gaming state is the easy ball-entering state.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the specific count number is equal to or greater than the reference number and the easy-to-enter state in which the game ball enters the ball-entering opening more easily than in the normal game state ends, the game becomes unexecutable. . Therefore, it is possible for the player to stop the game after the easy-ball-entering state ends and before the number of balls in his possession decreases.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-209170, the player may acquire excessive prize balls by continuing the game. In this case, the game machine does not prevent the player from receiving excessive prize balls. Therefore, the invention according to the means X1 to X4 is capable of measuring a specific count number based on the number of prize balls given to the player in the game machine described in JP-A-2017-209170. 2, when the specific count number is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number and the advantageous game state advantageous to the player ends, the game is controlled to be unexecutable. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that does not award excessive prize balls to the player (to produce an effect).

<Means Y>
The invention according to means Y1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment) having game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling a game,
The game control means is
It is possible to measure a specific count number (number of difference balls) based on the number of prize balls given to the player,
Based on the specific count becomes a predetermined reference number (80000) or more, the game may be controlled to be unexecutable (game control processing and firing control processing are stopped) (see FIG. 37),
Based on the establishment of the reset conditions not triggered by power-on (the first reset condition that the special reset switch 181 is pressed and the second reset condition that the customer waiting state continues for one hour), the specific measurement number measured This gaming machine is characterized by erasing (see FIGS. 38A and 38B).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the game becomes unexecutable when the specific count number based on the number of prize balls becomes equal to or greater than the reference number. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not award excessive prize balls. However, if a certain player stops playing the game before the specific count reaches the reference number, and the player who plays the game later starts playing, the specific count becomes equal to or greater than the reference number. It becomes a terrible situation. Therefore, the measured specific number of measurements is erased based on the establishment of a reset condition not triggered by power-on. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped immediately after starting the game for the player who has played the game later, thereby preventing a serious situation from occurring.

The invention according to means Y2 is
Equipped with operable special operation means (special reset switch 181),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the reset condition is that the special operation means is operated (see FIG. 38(A)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, for example, after a certain player has finished playing, the employee of the gaming parlor operates the special operation means to erase the measured specific count. As a result, it is possible for a player who plays the game later to prevent the game from being stopped immediately after starting the game.

The invention according to means Y3 is
In the gaming machine according to means Y1,
The game control means can be controlled to a customer waiting state after stopping and displaying an identification pattern (special pattern) indicating the result of the hit determination process,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the reset condition is that the customer waiting state continues for a predetermined time (for example, one hour) (see FIG. 38(B)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the customer waiting state continues for a predetermined period of time, assuming that the player has changed, the measured specific count number is erased. As a result, it is possible for a player who plays the game later to prevent the game from being stopped immediately after starting the game.

The invention according to means Y4 is
In the gaming machine according to means Y1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the reset condition is to shift from an advantageous game state (high probability/high base state) advantageous to the player to a normal game state (see FIG. 55(A)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the advantageous game state that is advantageous for the player shifts to the normal game state, the measured specific counting number is erased. In this way, once the situation in which the advantageous game state continues is over, it is possible to prevent the specific count number from exceeding the reference number for a while.

The invention according to means Y5 is
In the gaming machine according to means Y1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the reset condition is that a specific time (for example, one hour) continues in the normal game state (see FIG. 55(B)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if the specific time continues in the normal game state, the situation advantageous to the player does not last for a while. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to prevent the specific number of measurements from exceeding the reference number for a while by deleting the specific number of measurements.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-209170, the player may acquire excessive prize balls by continuing the game. In this case, the game machine does not prevent the player from receiving excessive prize balls. Therefore, the invention according to the means Y1 to Y5 is a gaming machine described in JP-A-2017-209170. , the game may be controlled to be unexecutable based on the number of specific measurements exceeding a predetermined reference number, and the specific measurement measured based on the establishment of a reset condition not triggered by turning on the power. The difference is that the number is erased. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that does not award excessive prize balls to the player (to produce an effect).

<Means Z>
The invention according to means Z1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling a game;
In a game machine (pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment) comprising an operable specific operation means (RAM clear switch 191),
The game control means is
It is possible to measure a specific count number (number of difference balls) based on the number of prize balls given to the player,
The game may be controlled to be unexecutable (game control processing and launch control processing are stopped) based on the specific count number becoming a predetermined reference number (80000) or more,
A game characterized by erasing game information related to the game (RAM clearing is executed) based on the operation of the specific operation means when the power is turned on, but not erasing the specific measurement number that has been measured. machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the game becomes unexecutable when the specific count number based on the number of prize balls becomes equal to or greater than the reference number. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not award an excessive number of prize balls. Here, when the employee of the game parlor operates the specific operation means when the power is turned on, although the game information related to the game is erased, the measured specific measurement number is not erased. Therefore, even in a situation where the game state related to the game must be erased due to a malfunction or the like during business hours, it is possible not to erase the measured specific measurement number.

The invention according to means Z2 is
In the gaming machine according to means Z1,
Equipped with operable special operation means (special reset switch 181),
The game control means is
The game machine is characterized in that the measured specific count can be erased (see FIG. 38(A)) based on the operation of the special operation means.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the measured specific measurement number is erased by the employee of the gaming facility operating the special operation means. As a result, even if the game state related to the game is not erased, the employee of the game hall can erase the measured specific measurement number at an arbitrary timing.

The invention according to means Z3 is
In the gaming machine according to means Z1 or means Z2,
The game control means is
The game machine is characterized in that when it is determined that it is a predetermined reference time (for example, 9:00 am), the measured specific count can be erased.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the predetermined reference time comes, the measured specific count is erased. Therefore, it is possible to automatically erase the measured specific number of measurements without having the employee of the game arcade perform any operation.

The invention according to means Z4 is
In the gaming machine according to means Z1 to means Z4,
The game control means is
The specific number of measurements is stored in order by being classified for each predetermined period (period from power-on to power-off) from 1st to N (4)th,
Along with erasing the specific number of measurements for the Nth predetermined period, the specific number of measurements for the first to (N-1)th predetermined period is erased, and the specific number of measurements for the second to Nth predetermined period is erased. , and the measurement of the specific number of times in the first predetermined period is started.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to store the specific counts for each predetermined period from the 1st to the Nth. On top of that, as the number of specific measurements in the N-th predetermined period is erased, the number of specific measurements in the first to (N-1)th predetermined periods is the number of specific measurements in the second to N-th predetermined periods Shifted as counts. Then, the measurement of the specific number of measurements for the first predetermined period is started. In this way, it is possible to automatically update the number of specific measurements for each predetermined period from the 1st to the Nth without having the staff of the game arcade operate it.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-209170, the player may acquire excessive prize balls by continuing the game. In this case, the game machine does not prevent the player from receiving excessive prize balls. Therefore, the invention according to the means Z1 to Z4 is capable of measuring a specific count number based on the number of prize balls given to the player for the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-209170. , the game may be controlled to be unexecutable based on the specific count number being equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number, and the game information related to the game may be controlled based on the specific operation means being operated when the power is turned on. is erased, but the specific number of measurements that have been made is not erased. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that does not award excessive prize balls to the player (to produce an effect).

<<Third Embodiment>>
The pachinko game machine of the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 57 to 65. FIG. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above-described basic embodiment, first embodiment and second embodiment is also applied to the third embodiment. In the pachinko machine PY1 of the basic embodiment, the first embodiment, and the second embodiment, the third embodiment is a function (advantageous setting function) that allows the game parlor (hall) side to intentionally set a game state that is advantageous to the player. ) is installed.

In addition, the pachinko machine PY1 of the third embodiment is a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine, and in the pachinko machine PY1 of the 3rd embodiment, in the lottery of special figure 2 (lottery related to the second start port 12) When the small winning is won, a small winning game is executed to open the second large winning opening 15, and when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the second large winning opening 15 during the small winning game (there is a so-called V passage) ), a jackpot game including a round game for opening the first big prize hole 14 a plurality of times is executed.

<Types of stop symbols>
First, the types of stop symbols in the third embodiment will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment determines the special symbol random number acquired based on the winning to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. , determines whether it is a big win or not, and whether it is a small win or not. As shown in FIG. 57(A), in the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting port 11, the jackpot (so-called 1 type jackpot) is won with a predetermined probability, but a small You don't get elected. On the other hand, in the lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2) based on the winning to the second starting port 12, the small hit is always won. That is, in the lottery of the special figure 2, the jackpot (so-called 1 type jackpot) is not elected, and there is no loss.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third embodiment determines that the jackpot is won, the symbol type random number (jackpot pattern type random number) is determined according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. Determine the type. In the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_jackpot design S" is determined at a rate of 50%, and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern T" is determined at a rate of 50%. In addition, the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 does not include the jackpot (1 type jackpot). If the type of the winning jackpot pattern is different, the opening pattern of the jackpot opening in the first jackpot game and the setting regarding the game state after the jackpot game are different (see FIG. 58). This point will be described later.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third embodiment determines the type of the small winning symbol by judging the symbol type random number according to the small winning symbol type determination table shown in FIG. decide. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 2, at a rate of 80%, "special figure 2_small winning pattern s" is determined, and at a rate of 20%, "special figure 2_small winning pattern t" is determined. If the type of the winning small winning pattern is different, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the small winning game or the two-kind big winning game and the setting regarding the game state after the big winning game are different (see FIG. 58). This point will be described later.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third embodiment determines that neither the big win nor the small win has been won (that is, when it determines that it is lost), the symbol type random number is changed to the losing symbol shown in FIG. 57(D). By judging according to the type judging table, the type of the lost symbol is determined. In the lottery of special figure 1, at a rate of 80%, "special figure 1 _ lost pattern S" is decided, at a rate of 10%, "special figure 1 _ lost pattern T" is decided, at a rate of 10%, " Special Figure 1_Losing Design U” is determined. In addition, loss is not included in the result of the lottery of special figure 2. The difference in the types of the losing symbols influences the setting regarding the game state after the stopping display of the losing symbols (see FIG. 59). This point will be described later.

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment, when it is determined to be a loss, determines the reach random number according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. It is possible to decide whether to 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. When it is not in the normal working hours state, the probability of being determined to be reachable is higher than when it is in the normal working hours state.

Next, types of big wins, types of small wins, and types of losses will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 58 and 59. 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 "big hit", "small hit", 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 S" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern T". Also, at the time of "small win", the "small win symbol" is stop-displayed on the special figure display 81. - 特許庁The small winning design includes "special figure 2_small winning design s" and "special figure 2_small winning design t". At the time of "missing", the special symbol display 81 stops displaying the "losing symbol". There are “special figure 1_losing pattern S”, “special figure 1_losing pattern T”, and “special figure 1_losing pattern U” as the losing pattern.

When a special symbol lottery wins a big win, a "big win game" is executed to open the first big win port 14 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed big win symbol. When a small win is won, a "small win game" is executed to open the second big winning hole 15 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed small win symbols. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 16 in the second big winning hole 15 during execution of the small winning game, the first big winning hole 14 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the winning small winning pattern. A "jackpot game" to be opened is executed. A jackpot game executed based on the fact that the result of the special pattern lottery is a jackpot winning is called a first-class jackpot game, and a jackpot game executed based on passing through the specific area 16 is called a second-class jackpot game.

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.

In addition, in this form, the small winning game is a small winning opening game that opens the second big winning opening 15, the opening (interval before opening) before the small winning opening game is started, and the small winning opening game is completed. Later ending (post-closure interval).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, when a jackpot is won (that is, when a type 1 jackpot is won), a jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game) for opening the first jackpot 14 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 58, there are two types of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display 81a) that can be won in the first special symbol (special figure 1) lottery. Specifically, in the special figure 1 lottery, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_jackpot pattern S" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern T".

As shown in FIG. 58, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern S" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern T" are 4R (round) jackpots, and the number of openings of the first big winning port 14 per 1R is one. Yes, and its maximum open time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the end of the jackpot game differs depending on the game state at the time of winning.

Here, the game state of this embodiment will be briefly described. The pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment can be controlled to a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state in which the settings related to the ease of entering the second start port 12 are different from the non-time-saving state as the game 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). The ease of entering the second starting port 12 in the slightly reduced working hours state is not much different from the non-working reduced state. That is, in this form, the normal time-saving state is a high-base state in which a large number of balls can be expected to enter the second starting port 12, and the slight time-saving state and the non-time-saving state are unlikely to enter the second starting port 12. Low base state. Details of the game state will be described later.

The game state after the jackpot game when the ``jackpot pattern S'' is won is a non-time-saving state if the game state at the time of winning is a non-time-saving state or a normal time-saving state, but the game state at the time of winning is a slight time-saving state. If so, it's a very short time. The number of times of time saving in the slightly time saving state is set to 800 times. Time saving number of times is the upper limit execution number of special figure fluctuations in the time saving state. When the number of executions of the special figure variation in the minute time saving state reaches 800 times, the minute time saving state ends. In this case, it is set to a non-time saving state.

On the other hand, the time saving state after the jackpot game when winning the "jackpot pattern T" is a non-time saving state, regardless of whether the game state at the time of winning is a non-time saving state, a slight time saving state, or a normal time saving state. state.

Further, when a small win is won as a result of the special symbol lottery, a small win game is executed in which the second big prize winning port 15 is opened once. When a game ball enters a second big winning hole 15 opened by a small winning game and passes through a specific area 16 in the second big winning hole 15, the game ball wins a big win and continues to win the first prize. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot game) for opening the big winning hole 14 is executed. When this jackpot game (jackpot game triggered by passing through the specific area 16) is executed, the opening of the second big prize opening 15 as a small jackpot game corresponds to the first R. In addition, if there is no passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 in the small winning game, the big winning game is not executed. A jackpot game or a small hit game may be called a special game. In addition, in the special game, there may be a round in which the big winning opening is opened multiple times during one round.

In this form, as shown in FIG. 58, there are two types of small winning patterns that can be won in the special figure 2 lottery (small winning symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 81b). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_small winning pattern s" and "special figure 2_small winning pattern t".

The “small winning symbol s” and the “small winning symbol t” are small winnings that can always pass through the specific area 16 (also referred to as V passing) as long as the game is played correctly. That is, in this form, the small hit election based on the lottery of the special figure 2 has substantially the same meaning as the big hit election.

In the small winning game based on the small winning symbols of each type, the second big winning opening 15 is opened once for 1.8 seconds. As long as the game is played correctly, it is possible to win a plurality of prizes while the second big prize opening 15 is open. It is controlled to allow passage.

In the jackpot game (two-type jackpot game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16, even in the two-type jackpot game based on the "small hit pattern s", the two-type jackpot game based on the "small hit pattern t" Also in the game, the first big winning port 14 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd R to the 10th R with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds.

The game state after the end of the two types of jackpot games based on the "small winning pattern s" is a non-short-time state if the game state at the time of winning is a non-short-time state or a short-time state, and a normal short-time state if it is a short-time state. state. The number of times of time saving in the normal time saving state is set to 100 times.

On the other hand, the game state after the end of the two-type jackpot game based on the "small hit pattern t" is any of the non-time-saving state, the slight time-saving state, and the normal time-saving state at the time of winning. It is in a non-short-time state. It should be noted that the lottery of the special figure 2 in this form is mainly in the normal time saving state, and there is almost no lottery of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state and the slight time saving state.

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. 59, there are three types of loss patterns (loss patterns stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 81a) determined by the special figure 1 lottery. Specifically, in the special figure 1 lottery, it is determined to be one of "special figure 1_losing pattern S", "special figure 1_losing pattern T", and "special figure 1_losing pattern U". In addition, it will not be determined to be lost in the lottery of special figure 2.

"Special figure 1_loss pattern S" is a normal loss that does not affect the transition of the game state, but "special figure 1_loss pattern T" and "special figure 1_loss pattern U" serve as control triggers for the time saving state. It is a special loss (an example of a specific result). That is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss (also referred to as a time saving loss), the game control microcomputer 101 controls the game state after the stop display of the losing symbol to a time saving state. However, if it is already in the time-saving state (normal time-saving state or slight time-saving state) at the control timing to the time-saving state based on the special loss (that is, if the time-saving flag is ON), the setting of the game state is not changed. In other words, special losses are treated in the same way as normal losses.

More specifically, the game state after the stop display of the “losing pattern T” in the non-time saving state is the normal time saving state, and the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times. In addition, the game state after the stop display of the “loss pattern U” in the non-time-saving state is a slightly time-saving state, and the number of times of time-saving is set to 800 times.

<Game state>
Here, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 60(A), 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 symbols 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 addition, in the time-saving state (normal time-saving state, slight time-saving state), as shown in FIG. 60(B), the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shorter than the non-time-saving state. 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. 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. 60(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.

Also, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 60(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 once in the non-time saving state and the slight time saving state, but twice in the normal time saving state.

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 game is played in the right-handed manner (the manner in which the game ball can pass through the gate 13), it is hardly expected to win the electric chew 12D.

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 a prize to the electric chew 12D can occur frequently by playing the game with the right hand. 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 the setting is such that it is easy to win the electric chew 12D, it is almost impossible to expect to win the electric chew 12D even if the game is played with the right hand.

In this way, in the non-time-saving state and the slight time-saving state, it is not expected to win the electric chew 12D even if the player hits to the right, so the player proceeds with the game by hitting to the left. On the other hand, in the normal time-saving state, hitting to the right often results in winning prizes in the electric chew 12D, so the player proceeds with the game by hitting to the right. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

Like the normal time saving state, the slight time saving state can be said to be a game state in which it is easy to win the electric chew 12D compared to the non-working time saving state, but it is more difficult to win the electric chew 12D than the normal time saving state. It is the game state of the setting. In addition, the slightly reduced working hours state is a game state closer to a non-working reduced state than the normal reduced working hours state, since winning of the electric chew 12D cannot be expected. In addition, the normal time saving state is an example of the specific game state, and the non-time saving state and the minute time saving state are examples of the 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". A short time state is also an example of a "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. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being performed. 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.

The winning probability in the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol fluctuation time and stop time, the opening time and number of openings of the electric chew 12D, etc. can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game performance.

<Special figure fluctuation pattern>

Next, determination of a special figure variation pattern (variation pattern of special symbols) will be described. Pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment determines a special figure variation pattern according to a different special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state, the slight time saving state and the normal time saving state (see FIG. 61).

First, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state will be described based on FIG. 61(A). In the non-time-saving state, the game is progressed by hitting to the left, and the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed. The lottery result of the special figure 1 has a big hit and a loss. In the case of a big hit, select either a special figure variation pattern P80 to perform SP reach or a special figure variation pattern P81 to perform normal reach without developing into SP reach. On the other hand, in the case of losing, if it is a losing pattern S that is usually losing or a losing pattern U that is a control trigger for a minute time saving state, when it is determined that there is a reach, a special figure variation pattern that performs SP reach Select either P82 or special figure variation pattern P83 that performs normal reach without developing into SP reach, and when it is determined that there is no reach, depending on the number of retained balls, special figure variation in which reach is not formed Select pattern P84 or P85. In addition, when the losing pattern U is stopped and displayed in the non-time-saving state, it shifts to the slight time-saving state, but in this form, the slight time-saving state is the least advantageous gaming state for the player, so the losing pattern U is displayed in the non-time-saving state. When pulled, the same special figure variation pattern as when the losing pattern S is pulled is selected.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss, if the stop pattern is a loss pattern T that triggers the control of the normal time saving state, a special figure variation pattern P86 for performing a RUSH rush effect is selected. When the losing pattern T is stop-displayed in the non-time-saving state, it shifts to the normal time-saving state. The RUSH rush production is a production that suggests shifting to a normal working hours state. The RUSH rush effect will be described later.

Next, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the minute time saving state will be described based on FIG. 61(B). The short time state is a game state that is least advantageous for the player in this form. That is, in the present embodiment, the minute time saving state functions as a normal game state (normal game state). In the slightly reduced working hours state, the game is advanced by hitting to the left, and the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed. When the lottery result of the special figure 1 is a big hit, either the special figure variation pattern P90 which performs SP reach or the special figure variation pattern P91 which performs normal reach without developing into SP reach is selected. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special figure 1 is lost, no matter what the lost pattern is, when it is determined that there is a reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern P92 to perform SP reach, or to SP reach Select any of the special figure variation patterns P93 that perform normal reach without developing, and when it is determined that there is no reach, select the special figure variation pattern P94 or P95 in which reach is not formed according to the number of retained balls. . Since the game state is not newly set even if the special losing (losing pattern T, losing pattern U) is drawn in the slightly reduced time state, when the special losing is drawn in the slightly reduced time state, the normal losing (losing pattern S) is drawn. I am trying to select the same special figure variation pattern as when.

Next, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the normal time saving state will be described based on FIG. 62(C). The normal time saving state is the most advantageous game state for the player in this form. The number of times of time saving in the normal time saving state is set to 100 times, a small win is always won in the lottery of the special figure 2, and V passage always occurs when a small win game is executed. Therefore, being controlled to the normal time-saving state means acquisition of the next big hit game (so-called Renso determination).

In the normal time-saving state, the game is played by hitting to the right, and the lottery of the special figure 2 is performed. As shown in FIG. 62(C), when the lottery for special figure 2 is made in the normal time saving state, special figure variation pattern P100 with a variation time of 13 seconds is selected as the variation pattern for special figure 2. When this special figure variation pattern is selected, immediate hit production is executed. In the immediate hit performance, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (double number) indicating winning as soon as the ready-to-win is formed within the fluctuation time of 13 seconds.

<Processing of game control microcomputer>
Next, processing performed by the game control microcomputer 101 in the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, a game state management process shown in FIG. 62 is performed instead of the game state management process (FIG. 51) explained in the second embodiment. In addition, since the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third embodiment is not set to the high probability state, it does not perform the processing related to the variable probability flag indicating the high probability state.

As shown in FIG. 62, in the gaming state management process (S1602) in the third embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is ON (S2101), and if not ON, the process proceeds to step S2110. , If it is ON, the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of times of special figure fluctuation (variation display of special symbols) executed during the time saving state is decremented by 1 (S2102), and the value of the time saving counter is "0". It is determined whether or not there is (S2103). If not "0", the process proceeds to step S2110, and if "0", the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), the game state flag update process (S2105) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2110.

In the game state flag update process (S2105), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 62, the value of the game state flag is set to "0" if it is a non-time saving state, if it is a normal time saving state it is set to "1", If it is a slight time saving state " 2”. In this game state flag update process (S2105), since the time saving flag has just been turned OFF, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "0" corresponding to the non-time saving state.

In step S2110, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF. If the time saving flag is not OFF, the process proceeds to step S2130, but if the time saving flag is OFF, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special loss (S2111). Then, if it is not a special loss (loss pattern T or loss pattern U), the process proceeds to step S2130. See) is set to the time saving counter (S2113), the game state flag update process (S2114) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2130.

In this game state flag update process (S2114), if the time saving flag is turned ON based on the lost pattern T, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "1" corresponding to the normal time saving state, and the lost pattern U If the time saving flag is turned ON based on, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the slight time saving state. By setting the value of the game state flag to "1", the game state is controlled to the normal time-saving state, and by setting the value of the game state flag to "2", the game state is controlled to be the slight time-saving state. . It should be noted that each time-saving state in the present form, that the special figure fluctuation of the predetermined upper limit number of executions (time-saving number of times) is performed, or the next jackpot game is executed end by the establishment of either end condition .

It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the time saving state is controlled based on the special loss is limited to when it is a non-working time saving state (when YES in step S2110). That is, even if a special loss is pulled in the slight time saving state, a new time saving state is not set. Here, in the present embodiment, in the gaming state management process (S1602), the process (steps S2101 to S2105) relating to whether to end the time saving state is performed first, and then the processing relating to whether to control the time saving state based on the special loss. (Steps S2110 to S2114) are performed. Therefore, for example, in the variation of special figure 1, which is the final variation of the minute time saving state, when the special loss is stopped and displayed, the process of steps S2101 to S2105 is transferred from the minute time saving state to the non-time saving state, Steps S2110 to S2114 It will be transferred from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state by the processing of . In addition, the processing of steps S2110 to S2114 is configured to be performed prior to the processing of steps S2101 to S2105, so that even if a special loss is pulled in the final variation of the time saving state, it may be configured not to be controlled to a new time saving state. .

At step S2130, 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) to the output buffer of the game RAM 104. FIG. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 120 is notified of the current game state information.

<Game flow in the third embodiment>
Next, the flow of game progress in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment, the game state that is not most advantageous to the player among the non-working time saving state, the slightly working time saving state, and the normal working time saving state can be shifted to the normal working time saving state even if the losing pattern U is drawn. It is a short-time state that can not be done. The non-time-saving state is a game state more advantageous than the slight time-saving state in that it can be shifted to the normal time-saving state by drawing the losing pattern U. In addition, since the normal time-saving state is a gaming state in which the acquisition of a jackpot game based on the lottery of special figure 2 is substantially confirmed, it is the most It is an advantageous playing state.

In this form, the minute time saving state functions as a normal game state. As shown in FIG. 63, when it is a slightly short time state, production mode is usually set to production mode (detailed later). In the short time state, the game is advanced by hitting to the left, and the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed. The pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment is configured so as not to shift directly from the minute time-saving state to the normal time-saving state. Therefore, when the player is in a slight time-saving state, the game proceeds with the aim of first shifting to a non-time-saving state. When the "big hit symbol S" is won in the short working time state, the game state after the big winning game is again set to the short working time state. On the other hand, when the "jackpot symbol T" is won, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the non-time-saving state. Also, when the number of executions of the special figure variation becomes 800 times (the number of times of time saving in the time saving state) without winning the jackpot in the time saving state, it is set to the non-time saving state.

The non-time-saving state is a game state that can be shifted to the normal time-saving state by drawing a special loss, and is one of the game states that are advantageous for the player. When it is a non-time saving state, production mode is set to chance production mode (detailed later). In the non-time saving state, the game is advanced by hitting to the left, and the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed. In this form, you will win a special loss with a probability of 1/5 in the lottery of special figure 1. At this time, it is distributed to the losing pattern T (the pattern that triggers the normal time saving state) with a probability of 1/2, and it is distributed to the losing pattern U (the pattern that triggers the slight time saving state) with a probability of 1/2. When the special loss won in the non-time-saving state is the losing pattern U, the game is played aiming at the shift to the non-time-saving state again in order to shift to the slight time-saving state.

On the other hand, when the special loss won in the non-time-saving state is the losing design T, it shifts to the normal time-saving state. The normal time saving state is a game state in which the acquisition of the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is substantially determined. When it is a normal time saving state, the production mode is set to the RUSH production mode (detailed later). In the normal time saving state, the game is progressed by hitting to the right, and the lottery of the special figure 2 is performed. In the lottery of special figure 2, a small hit is always won. At this time, it is distributed to the small winning pattern s (the pattern that triggers the normal time saving state) with a probability of 4/5, and to the small winning pattern t (the pattern that triggers the non-time saving state) with a probability of 1/5. be done. When the winning small win in the normal time saving state is the small winning pattern s, the normal time saving state is set again after the two-kind big winning game based on the passage of V, so that the so-called big win consecutive game is decided.

On the other hand, when the small hit won in the normal time-saving state is the small-hit symbol t, the non-time-saving state is set after the two-kind jackpot game based on V passage. In this non-time-saving state, if the losing pattern T can be drawn, it can be returned to the normal time-saving state. On the other hand, when the losing pattern U is drawn, the game shifts to a slight time-saving state. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the normal time saving state ends, it is set to the non-time saving state once without directly shifting to the slight time saving state. Therefore, the player can expect to be set to the normal time-saving state again, and the amusement of the game is improved.

In the non-time-saving state, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of the special figure 1, even when the jackpot pattern S is drawn or when the jackpot pattern T is drawn, the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished is non-time-saving. state. As a result, the player is prevented from being discouraged by being set in a slight time-reduction state, which is more disadvantageous than the normal non-time-reduction state, even though the player has won a big win.

Here, the game state when the power is turned on will be described. When the power is turned on without the operation of the RAM clear switch 191, the game state at power-on takes over the game state at power-off. Therefore, when the power supply is turned off in the short working hours state after closing the shop on the previous day, the game state when the power is turned on when the shop opens remains in the short working hours state. On the other hand, when the power is turned on by operating the RAM clear switch 191, the flags and the like are initialized. That is, as shown in FIG. 63, when the RAM is cleared in response to power-on, the gaming state becomes a non-time-saving state. As described above, the non-time-saving state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the slight time-saving state in that a transition to the normal time-saving state based on the losing pattern T can be expected. Therefore, it can be said that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment is a gaming machine that can be set to an advantageous state for the player by the operation of an employee of the gaming hall (hall). That is, it can be said that the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is equipped with an advantageous setting function. As a result, in this embodiment, a player aiming at the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, which has not been played by anyone since the RAM is cleared by an employee of the amusement hall, can enter the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment when the amusement hall opens. You can expect to play the pachinko game machine PY1. That is, it can be expected to improve the operation of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment immediately after the opening of the game hall (so-called first thing in the morning).

<Production example in the third embodiment>
Next, an example of an effect in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 64 and 65. FIG. First, the presentation mode will be explained.

The effect modes of this embodiment include a "normal effect mode" in which a daytime background image is displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 64(A), and a daytime background image as shown in FIG. is displayed on the upper and lower portions of the display unit 50a, and a background image of the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 64(C). "RUSH production mode" displayed in is included.

The normal production mode (FIG. 64(A)) is a production mode that is set in the case of a slight time reduction state. Since the non-time-saving state in this form is a game state advantageous for a player as mentioned above, this slight time-saving state substantially functions as a normal game state. The setting of the normal production mode (in other words, the display of the background image in the daytime) functions as a suggestion that the time is short.

The chance production mode (FIG. 64(B)) is a production mode that is set in the non-time saving state. Since the non-time-saving state in this form can shift to the normal time-saving state based on the lost pattern T, it is a chance for the player to shift to the normal time-saving state. The setting of the chance production mode (in other words, the display of the band image OG including the character of the chance) functions as a suggestion that it is in a non-time saving state. Moreover, since it sets to a non-time-saving state when RAM clear is made, the setting of chance production mode also functions as a suggestion that RAM clear was made.

The RUSH production mode (FIG. 64(C)) is a production mode that is set in the normal time saving state. When it is controlled to the normal time-saving state, the execution of the 2 types of jackpot games based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is confirmed, so the setting of the RUSH production mode (in other words, the display of the background image of the universe) is the normal time-saving state. In addition to functioning as a suggestion of the fact, it also functions as a suggestion of finalizing the execution of the jackpot game. In addition, in the normal time-saving state, the game is progressed with the aim of winning a prize to the second start port 12 by hitting to the right. A right-handed shot image G108 informing that the player should hit is displayed in the upper right part of the display section 50a.

Next, the advance notice effect in the normal effect mode will be described. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute a dialogue announcement effect in which a predetermined character is displayed together with a dialogue when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Dialogue The type of dialogue in the notice production includes dialogue that suggests that the expectation of a big hit is high (such as "chance") and dialogue that suggests that the expectation of a big hit is higher (such as "hot heat"). There is a line (specific line) suggesting that the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is equipped with an advantageous setting function. The pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment can execute the effect shown in FIG. The production shown in FIG. 64(D) is a dialogue forewarning production in which a mini-character with an apple as a motif says, "It might be easier to rush into RUSH first thing in the morning." In other words, it is possible to grasp that the first thing in the morning is set to a non-time-saving state by clearing the RAM, and that there is a possibility that it is easy to shift to the normal time-saving state. It should be noted that such a speech announcement effect for a specific speech functions as an explanation effect for explaining to the player that an advantageous setting function is installed. The explanation of the fact that the advantageous setting function is installed does not necessarily have to be performed as a speech announcement effect, and may be performed as an ending effect accompanying the ending of the jackpot game, or as a customer waiting effect. .

Next, the RUSH rush effect performed when shifting from the non-time saving state to the normal working time saving state will be described. When the winning design T is won based on the special figure 1 lottery in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the special figure variation pattern P86 (see FIG. 61(A)). And the production control microcomputer 121, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is P86, performs the fluctuation production accompanied by the RUSH rush production. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 to the reach state as a RUSH rush production (FIGS. 65(A) and (B)), and then sets the medium production pattern EZ2 to the special pattern TZ. Stop display with a special eye. In this form, the special symbol TZ is an image containing characters (RUSH) of the name of the production mode (that is, RUSH production mode) corresponding to the destination game state (normal time saving state). In this case, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are stopped and displayed at specific stitches of "1, 3, 5". When the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with special eyes in this manner, it is suggested that the game is shifted to the normal time-saving state (RUSH performance mode). That is, the fact that the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with a special eye is a production that suggests to the player that the shift to the normal time-saving state (pulling the losing pattern T) or a shift to the RUSH production mode. It functions as a production that suggests to do. The special stitches of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 and the specific stitches of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

<Effects of the third embodiment>
As described in detail above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment, an employee of the game hall performs a RAM clear operation (ON operation of the power switch 193 while pressing the RAM clear switch 191). It is possible to set a non-time-saving state, and the non-time-saving state is advantageous to the player in that it can shift to the normal time-saving state by drawing a losing pattern T. That is, according to this embodiment, it is possible for an employee of the game arcade to set a game state that is advantageous to the player, and an improvement in service to the player can be expected.

Moreover, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment, the RAM clear operation for setting the non-time saving state is an operation that can be performed only when the power is turned on. That is, in the present embodiment, when the power is turned on to open the amusement arcade, it is possible to set the game state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment to a non-time-saving state. Therefore, it is possible to guide a player who expects to play a game in a non-time-saving state to a gaming machine that has not been played by anyone since the opening of the amusement arcade.

Further, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of the third embodiment, when it is set to the non-time saving state, it is set to the chance production mode (Fig. 64 (B)), so that the RAM clear operation by the employee of the game hall It is possible for the player to judge whether or not the game machine is a game machine that has been played, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment, it is possible to suggest, by means of a dialogue announcement effect, that there is a possibility that a game state that is advantageous to the player may be set by the operation of a game hall employee or the like. (see FIG. 64(D)). Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that the game machine is equipped with an advantageous setting function.

<Modified example of the third embodiment>
A modification of the third embodiment will be described below. In addition, in the description of the modified example of the third embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the third embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, configurations according to modifications of the third embodiment may be combined as appropriate. Also, technical features in the third embodiment and its modifications can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification. In addition, the configuration included in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment described above and/or the configuration included in the second embodiment described above can be used in the third embodiment and its modifications within a range that does not interfere with the game. It can be adopted in a game machine grasped from the example.

In the third embodiment, when a jackpot is won in a short time state, the game state after the big win game is not set to the normal short time state, but the winning in the short time state is controlled to the normal short time state. You may provide the jackpot pattern used as an opportunity.

In the third embodiment, there is one type of lost pattern (loss pattern U) that triggers the transition to the short working hours state, and the number of times of short working hours in the short working hours state is set to 800 times. A plurality of types of unsuccessful patterns may be provided, and the number of times of time saving in the slight time saving state may be varied according to the types of unsuccessful patterns. For example, if the time saving state is set based on a certain lost pattern, the number of times of time saving is set to a small number such as 30 times, and if the time saving state is set based on another losing pattern, the time saving number of times is 900 times, etc. If the number of times is set to be large, it is possible to provide a slightly time-saving state that easily shifts to a non-time-saving state and a state that does not easily shift to the non-time-saving state, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

In the third embodiment, when the normal time saving state ends, it does not move directly to the short working time state, but is configured to be set to the non-short working time state once, but it is possible to directly move to the short working time state. There is a configuration (a configuration in which the game state after the jackpot game based on winning in the normal time-saving state is set to a short-time state, or a configuration in which the normal time-saving state is completed by digesting the number of time-saving states). good.

In the third embodiment, setting the chance production mode (displaying the band image OG containing the character of the chance) suggests that it is in a non-time-saving state, but suggests that it is in a non-time-saving state ( Suggestion that it is a game machine with RAM cleared) may be performed by other effects such as displaying a character image that is not displayed in a game state other than the non-time saving state. In this case, the production (suggestion production) that suggests that it is in a non-time-saving state does not have to be always performed if it is in a non-time-saving state, and is executed only when the production execution lottery is won It may be something that is done. In the third embodiment, the same daytime background image is displayed in both the non-working time saving state and the slightly working time saving state. When it is configured to do, it is possible to make it difficult to understand that the non-time-saving state has been controlled to the slight time-saving state based on the losing pattern U, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Since the state in which the band image OG including the character of chance is not displayed in the chance effect mode is the same as the normal effect mode, it can be said that both are set to the same effect mode.

In the third embodiment, even if it is controlled to a non-time-saving state by turning on the power with RAM clear, when it is controlled to a non-time-saving state in response to the end of the jackpot game state (state in which the jackpot game is being executed) Also, even if it is controlled to a non-time-saving state in response to the number of time-savings being consumed in a slight time-saving state, the same production mode (chance production mode) is set. It is set to the chance production mode only when it is controlled to the time saving state, and when it is controlled to the non-time saving state according to the end of the jackpot game state, or when the number of time saving times has been consumed in the slight time saving state Non-time saving When it is controlled to the state, it may be configured to be set to a production mode different from the chance production mode. Specifically, for example, if it is controlled to a non-time-saving state in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, or if it is controlled to a non-time-saving state in response to the number of time-savings being digested in a slight time-saving state, It is good also as a structure set to the same production mode as a time saving state. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the state after the RAM is cleared, and to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

In the third embodiment, the RAM clear operation using the RAM clear switch 191 was a state setting operation for setting the non-time saving state, but the state setting operation is an operation without using the RAM clear switch 191 (RAM clear operation). For example, it is good also as a structure set to a non-time-saving state by providing the exclusive switch for setting to a non-time-saving state, and pushing the said exclusive switch. 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 main control board 100 or otherwise provided at a position where the player cannot arbitrarily operate it. That is, like the RAM clear switch 191, the dedicated switch is preferably provided at a position where it cannot be operated unless the game machine frame 2 is opened.

In addition, in the third embodiment, it is configured as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine capable of executing a jackpot game based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 in the second big winning hole 15, but the so-called "ST machine" , or a "probability variable loop machine", it may be a game machine of a type other than a type 1 type 2 type mixed machine. In the case of a ST machine or a variable loop machine, it may be a so-called "symbol variable machine" that determines the transition to a high probability state with a high jackpot winning probability based on the type of special symbol that has been won, or a V attacker (specific area It may be a so-called “V probability changer” in which a transition to a high probability state is determined based on passage to a specific area in a large winning device having a . In addition, when configured as a "ST machine" or a "variable loop machine", it is configured to win a jackpot in both the special 1 lottery and the special 2 lottery, and the special 2 lottery is better than the special 1 lottery. A lottery may be advantageous in that a jackpot game with a large number of obtainable prize balls can be easily executed and the game state after the jackpot game is easily controlled to a high probability state. Also, even if a special loss is drawn in a high-probability state, the setting of the game state is not changed.

Further, in the third embodiment, the number of times of time saving in various time saving states can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, in the above-described form, parameters in various time-saving states (normal pattern fluctuation time, stop time, electric chew opening pattern, etc.) can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, in the above embodiment, the types and distribution ratios of each big winning symbol, each small winning symbol, and each losing symbol can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, in the third embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine, but depending on the game characteristics to be realized, it may be a so-called hanemono (2 type machine) without a 1 type jackpot. That is, the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 may be configured so that the so-called "direct hit jackpot" cannot be won.

In the third embodiment, the upper limit number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time saving state (time saving number of times) is counted even if the variable display of special figure 1 is performed or the variable display of special figure 2 is performed Although it was set as the total upper limit execution number, apart from this total upper limit execution number, special figure 1 upper limit execution number that counts only the variation display of special figure 1, special figure that only the variation display of special figure 2 is counted FIG. 2 may be configured so that an upper limit number of times of execution is provided, and the time saving state ends 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 either number 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.

<Invention shown in the third embodiment>
Inventions of the following means are shown in the above-described third embodiment and its modifications. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, etc., and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means S>
The invention according to means S1 is
A prize winning opening (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12) into which game balls can enter,
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) for setting a game state based on the entry of a game ball into the winning hole;
With production control means (production control microcomputer 121) for setting the production mode for producing production,
The game state includes a first state (normal time-saving state) in which game balls are likely to enter the winning opening, and a second state (non-time-saving state) in which game balls are less likely to enter the winning opening than in the first state. state), and
The game control means may set the second state as the initial state,
When the second state is set as the initial state, the effect control means has a specific mode (chance effect mode) including a predetermined suggestive effect (for example, the display of the strip image OG shown in FIG. 64(B)) as the effect mode. ) is a gaming machine characterized by setting

The invention according to means S2 is
A game machine according to means S1,
In the game state, there is a third state (slight time reduction state) which is different from the second state and in which the game ball is more difficult to enter the winning hole than in the first state,
The game control means can make a special determination of whether or not to set the first state (determination of whether or not to shift to the normal time saving state based on the losing pattern T),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second state is more likely to be determined when the first state is set in the special determination than the third state.

The invention according to means S3 is
A gaming machine according to means S2,
The game control means changes the game state from the second state to the third state when a predetermined condition (stop display of the losing pattern U that triggers the transition to the short time state) is established in the second state. there is a
The game machine is characterized in that the effect control means continues the specific mode even if the game state changes from the second state to the third state in the specific mode.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2018-47326, after the jackpot game, it may be controlled to a time-saving state in which the game ball is likely to enter the starting port. However, there is room for improvement with respect to the effects in a gaming machine that can be controlled in a time-saving state. By installing the improved production, it can be expected to improve the interest of the game. Therefore, the invention according to means S provides a game machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-47326 that "a game ball enters a winning hole more easily than in the first state in which the game ball enters the winning hole." There are times when the difficult second state is set as the initial state, and when the second state is set as the initial state, a specific mode including a predetermined suggestive performance is set as the performance mode. As a result, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of interest in the game through the performance.

<Modified Examples of Basic Embodiment, First Embodiment, Second Embodiment, and Third Embodiment>
Hereinafter, modified examples of the pachinko game machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment, first embodiment, second embodiment and third embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are defined as "a plurality of production patterns". However, the two production designs may be "a plurality of production designs". Alternatively, four or more production designs may be set as "plurality of production designs".

Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, the special figure fluctuation|variation production|presentation was made into "variation|variation production|presentation." However, other than the special figure fluctuation production, the production in which a plurality of production symbols are variably displayed and then stop-displayed may be referred to as "variation production".

In addition, in the first embodiment, the so-called "coordinates" of a plurality of performance symbols is defined as the "win mode". However, a mode in which a plurality of performance symbols are not "double eyes" may be defined as a "win mode". Specifically, for example, there is a mode in which a chance design is included in a part of a plurality of production designs.

Further, in the first embodiment, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time in the losing mode, all of the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined size. However, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time in the losing mode, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined size, at least one of the plurality of performance symbols is enlarged beyond the predetermined size. It is also possible to have a configuration in which there is a time to stop and display. Alternatively, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time in a losing mode, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined size, and at least one of the plurality of performance symbols is reduced in size from the predetermined size. It is also possible to have a configuration in which there is a time to stop and display.

Further, in the first embodiment, one of the three performance symbols (plurality of performance symbols) is enlarged more than the first dimension (predetermined size) and is stopped and displayed. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the two performance symbols are enlarged beyond a predetermined size and displayed stationary. Alternatively, it may be configured such that all the three performance symbols are enlarged beyond a predetermined size and displayed stationary.

Further, in the first embodiment, among the three performance symbols (plurality of performance symbols), the medium performance symbol EZ2 is enlarged more than the first dimension (predetermined size) and displayed stopped. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the performance symbols (the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3) other than the middle performance symbol EZ2 are enlarged beyond a predetermined size and displayed stationary.

Further, in the first embodiment, the normal button 40 is used as the "operating means". However, other than the normal button 40, the "operating means" may be something that the player can operate (a button, a lever, a touch panel, etc.).

Further, in the first embodiment, the operation effect shown in FIG. 26(D-1) is set to "operation effect". However, the operation effect shown in FIG. 26(D-1) is an example, and an effect other than the operation effect shown in FIG. 26(D-1) may be the "operation effect".

In addition, in the first embodiment, when an operation effect is performed, at least one effect pattern is enlarged more than a predetermined size and displayed stopped. However, when the operation effect is performed, when all of the plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined size, and when at least one effect symbol is enlarged more than the predetermined size and is stopped and displayed. A certain configuration may be used. Further, when the operation performance is not performed, a plurality of performance patterns are stop-displayed in a predetermined size. However, when the operation effect is not performed, when all of the plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined size, when at least one effect symbol is enlarged more than the predetermined size and is stopped and displayed, It is good also as a certain structure.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the production pattern with three sets of production patterns including odd numbers (so-called "double eyes") accompanying the case where a jackpot game (special game) that becomes a high probability state is performed after that. The stop display mode of EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is used as an advantageous mode, and after that, a jackpot game (special game) in which the probability is low is performed. ”), the mode of the stop display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is regarded as a disadvantageous mode. However, between favorable and unfavorable conditions, it is sufficient if the favorable conditions are more favorable to the player than the unfavorable conditions. For example, when a jackpot game (special game) is simply performed, the aspect of the stop display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a set of three production patterns ("double eyes") is an advantageous aspect, and the so-called The mode of the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the "losing eye" may be set as a disadvantageous mode. In addition, for example, when a big win game (special game) is simply performed, the mode of stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in which three of the performance symbols are aligned ("double eyes") is used as an advantageous mode, and a small win is made. A mode of stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in which three of the performance symbols are arranged ("double eyes") accompanying the game may be regarded as a disadvantageous mode. In addition, for example, when a small winning game is performed, the aspect of the stop display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in which three production patterns are arranged ("double eyes") is an advantageous aspect, and the so-called "loss" accompanying the loss is used. The aspect of the stop display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the "eye" may be regarded as a disadvantageous aspect.

Further, in the first embodiment, among the three production designs EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (a plurality of production designs), the left production design EZ1 is set as "the production design to be stopped first". However, the performance symbols other than the left performance symbol EZ1 (the middle performance symbol EZ2 and the right performance symbol EZ3) may be set as "the first stop performance symbol".

Further, in the first embodiment, when the three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (a plurality of production patterns) are stopped and displayed in the "losing eye" (losing mode), the production pattern to be stopped first is the first The configuration is such that there is a time to stop at the timing and a time to stop at the second timing. However, when a plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in a losing manner, the performance symbols to be stopped first may not be stopped at the first timing, but may be stopped at the second timing. In addition, when a plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in a losing mode, even if the performance symbols to be stopped first stop at the first timing, they may not stop at the second timing. .

Further, in the first embodiment, the direction from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a is defined as the "first direction". However, a direction different from the second direction may be defined as the first direction. ” may be used. Further, the direction from the bottom to the top of the display section 50a is defined as the "second direction". However, a direction different from the first direction may be defined as the second direction. direction". Moreover, although the second direction is the direction opposite to the first direction, it does not have to be the direction opposite to the first direction.

Further, in the first embodiment, the second position (FIG. 21 (B-3)), which is a position above the first position, which is the center of the display section 50a in the vertical direction, by about half of the vertical dimension of the production pattern. "predetermined position". However, a position other than the second position shown in FIG. 21(B-3) may be the "predetermined position". Specifically, for example, a position where part or all of the production pattern cannot be visually recognized from the display unit 50a may be defined as the "predetermined position".

Also, in the first embodiment, the eye-catching effect is set to "special effect". However, an effect other than the eye-catching effect may be the “special effect”. Specifically, for example, image effects other than eye-catching effects, sound effects using the speaker 52, light emission effects using the frame lamps 53, movable body effects using the frame movable body 58k, and the like can be mentioned.

Further, in the first embodiment, a mode in which all of the plurality of performance symbols start to fluctuate in the second direction at different timings is defined as a first mode, and a mode in which all of the plurality of performance symbols simultaneously start to fluctuate in the second direction. was taken as the second mode. However, a mode in which all of the plurality of performance symbols start to fluctuate in the second direction at different timings is the second mode, and a mode in which all of the plurality of performance symbols start to fluctuate in the second direction at the same time is the first mode. good. That is, the first aspect and the second aspect of the first embodiment may be interchanged.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the special figure variation effect (variation effect) is executed in the second start mode (first mode), the eye-catching effect (special effect) is executed during the execution of the variation effect. It is configured so that it is not However, when the variable performance is executed in the first mode, there may be a time when the special performance is not executed and a time when the special performance is executed during the execution of the variable performance. Further, when the variable performance is executed in the third start mode (second mode), the special performance is executed during the execution of the variable performance. However, when the variable performance is executed in the second mode, it may be configured such that there are times when the special performance is executed and times when the special performance is not executed during the execution of the variable performance.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the display unit 50a is used to perform both the special figure variation effect (variation effect) and the eye-catching effect (special effect). However, a configuration may be adopted in which one of the variable effect and the special effect can be executed using the display unit, and the other can be executed using something other than the display unit.

Also, in the first embodiment, when the eye-catching production (special production) is executed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production (variation production) in the third start mode (second mode), three production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (plurality of production patterns) all start to fluctuate in the second direction, and after all the plurality of production patterns temporarily stop at the second position (predetermined position), and from the predetermined position to the Before moving in one direction, the variable performance is switched to the execution of the special performance on the display section 50a. However, for example, when the special effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect in the second mode, after all the plurality of effect symbols start to fluctuate in the second direction, and all the plurality of effect symbols are predetermined. Before temporarily stopping at the position, the display unit may be configured to switch from the variable performance to the execution of the special performance. Further, for example, when a special effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect in the second mode, after all of the plurality of effect symbols temporarily stop at a predetermined position, and move from the predetermined position in the first direction. After that, the display unit may be configured to switch from the variable performance to the execution of the special performance.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the eye-catching effect (special effect) is executed during the execution of the special figure variation effect (variable effect) in the third start mode (second mode), the display unit 50a It is configured to switch from the variable performance to the execution of the special performance. However, when a special effect is executed during execution of the variable effect in the second mode, the special effect may be executed together with the variable effect on the display section.

Also, in the first embodiment, the first execution period corresponding to the predetermined period is set to 2 seconds, but it may be set to a period (time) other than this.

Further, in the first embodiment, "a hit" is defined as a "predetermined word". However, words (phrases and sentences) other than "oh hit" may be used as "predetermined words". Concretely, for example, the "predetermined word" may be "excited" as shown in Fig. 66 . Also, "nanoka" was changed to "another word." However, words (phrases and sentences) other than "nanoka" may be used as "another word".

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the first dialogue production (first dialogue production), the characters representing "Oh hit" (predetermined word) are displayed on the display unit 50a, while the second dialogue production (second dialogue production) is displayed on the display unit 50a. ) is configured so that characters representing predetermined words are not displayed. However, as shown in FIGS. 67A and 67B, a configuration may be adopted in which characters representing predetermined words are displayed on the display unit even in the first dialogue effect, and characters representing predetermined words are displayed in the second dialogue effect. Specifically, the second dialogue effect consists of a second audio effect and a second image effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 67B, the second image effect is an image effect using a character image G306 showing the character's face and a third balloon image G307 showing the character string "jackpot". The third balloon image G307 of the second image effect and the second voice V308 of the second sound effect can suggest to the player that the special figure variation effect will win the jackpot.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the volume from the sound output means is set to be larger in the second line effect (second line effect) than in the first line effect (first line effect). However, conversely, the volume from the sound output means may be lower in the second speech presentation than in the first speech presentation. Alternatively, the volume from the sound output means may be equal between the first dialogue effect and the second dialogue effect.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the first line production (first line production) notifies the player that a jackpot game (special game) may be executed, while the second line production (second line production) The performance) was configured to notify that the jackpot was won. However, it suffices if the probability that the special game is executed after the execution of the first line effect and the second line effect are different. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 67, both the first line effect and the second line effect are effects for notifying the player that a special game may be executed, but the second line effect may have a higher probability that the special game is executed than the first dialogue effect. Conversely, although both the first line effect and the second line effect are effects for notifying the player of the possibility that the special game will be executed, the second line effect is better than the first line effect. A configuration in which the probability of executing a special game is low may be adopted.

Further, in the first embodiment, except for the jackpot game state in which the jackpot game is performed, any one of the two types of game states, "low probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state" It is configured so that it can be in a game state. However, one of the three types of game states, which is the "low-probability low-base game state" and "high-probability high-base game state" plus the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability low-base game state" It may be configured to be able to take one game state. In addition, one of the four types of game states, including the "low-probability low-base game state" and "high-probability high-base game state" plus the "low-probability high-base game state" and "high-probability low-base game state" It may be configured to be able to take one game state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "low-probability low-base gaming state" has a probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination, for example, 1/300, but other probabilities may be used. In addition, in the "high probability high base gaming state", the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot determination is, for example, 1/30, but any other probability may be used as long as the probability is higher than the normal probability.

Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, the jackpot game was made into four types, "jackpot game W4", "jackpot game W10", "jackpot game Z4", and "jackpot game Z10." However, the number of jackpot games may be three or less, or conversely five or more.

Also, in the first embodiment, two types of jackpot games for opening the second jackpot 15 are "jackpot game W4" and "jackpot game W10". However, one type of jackpot game may be used, or three or more types may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "jackpot game W4" is a jackpot game in which the first jackpot 14 is opened, and the "jackpot game W10" is a jackpot game in which the second jackpot 15 is opened. However, both the “jackpot game W4” and the “jackpot game W10” may be jackpot games in which the first jackpot 14 is opened. Also, both the “jackpot game W4” and the “jackpot game W10” may be jackpot games in which the second jackpot 15 is opened. Also, both the "jackpot game W4" and the "jackpot game W10" may be jackpot games in which the first jackpot 14 or the second jackpot 15 is opened for each round.

Also, in the first embodiment, the "jackpot game Z4" is a jackpot game in which the first jackpot 14 is opened, and the "jackpot game Z10" is a jackpot game in which the second jackpot 15 is opened. However, both “jackpot game Z4” and “jackpot game Z10” may be jackpot games in which the first jackpot 14 is opened. Also, both the “jackpot game Z4” and the “jackpot game Z10” may be jackpot games in which the second jackpot 15 is opened. Also, both the "jackpot game Z4" and the "jackpot game Z10" may be jackpot games in which the first jackpot 14 or the second jackpot 15 is opened for each round.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the stop symbols of the first special figure and the second special figure are definite odd patterns (jackpot W4 pattern or jackpot W10 pattern), the left production pattern EZ1, the medium production pattern EZ2 and the right production The pattern EZ3 is configured to be stop-displayed with three sets of production patterns including odd numbers ("double eyes"). However, when the stop design of the first special design and the second special design is a probability variation design, the left production design EZ1, the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3 are three sets of production designs including even numbers ( It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the stop display is performed even in the case of “double eyes”).

Further, in the first embodiment, the second dimension is the size obtained by enlarging the first dimension by 1.4 times. However, the second dimension may be a size obtained by enlarging the first dimension by a factor other than 1.4. Alternatively, the second dimension may be a size obtained by enlarging one direction (the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, or the oblique direction) of the first dimension by a predetermined magnification.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low-probability low-base game state" and the "high-probability low-base game state". ” and the “high probability low base game state” may be displayed with different backgrounds. For example, in the "high-probability low base game state", a background including an image suggesting the high-probability state may be displayed.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, only the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. Other symbols may be variably displayed on the display section 50a. In this case, it is preferable to make the sizes of the other symbols smaller than the sizes of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, only the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. In parallel with EZ3, on a display device other than the image display device 50, other symbols may be variably displayed. For example, a dedicated LED for variably displaying other symbols may be installed on the game board 1 so that the dedicated LED blinks during the variably displaying performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the first special figure and the second special figure are not variably displayed at the same time, and only one of them is variably displayed. At the same time, they may be variably displayed.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the progress of the game and the effect are controlled by separate control units, but the progress of the game and the effect may be controlled by one control unit. . For example, both the progress of the game and the presentation may be controlled only by the main control section 100 .

Also, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mahjong game machine.

<Invention Disclosed in First Embodiment>
The following Invention A, Invention B, Invention C, and Invention D are disclosed by the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the descriptions of Invention A, Invention B, Invention C, and Invention D, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations and the reference numerals used in the drawings in the above-described embodiments of the invention are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for Inventions A1 to A2 below, Invention B is a generic term for Inventions B1 to B2 below, and Invention C is a generic term for Inventions C1 to C4 below. Invention D is a general term for inventions D1 to D4 below.

The game machine according to invention A1 is
Provided with production execution means (production control unit 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a variable effect (special figure variable effect) in which a plurality of production patterns are displayed variably and then displayed stopped,
The plurality of production patterns to be stopped and displayed have a winning mode and a losing mode,
In the variable performance, there are a time when all of the plurality of performance symbols are simultaneously stop-displayed in the winning mode and a time when all of the plurality of performance symbols are simultaneously stop-displayed in the losing mode,
In the variable performance, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously in the losing mode, all of the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined size, while the plurality of performance symbols are displayed in the winning mode. When all of them are stop-displayed at the same time, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in a predetermined size, and when at least one of the plurality of performance symbols is enlarged beyond the predetermined size and is stop-displayed. And, it is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by that there is.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time in the win mode, at least one of the plurality of performance symbols is enlarged beyond a predetermined size and displayed in a stop manner in the losing mode. It is possible for the player to grasp at a glance that the winning mode is a non-existent one.

The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
Equipped with operating means (usually button 40),
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute an operation effect to prompt the operation of the operation means when the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed,
When the operation effect is performed, at least one effect pattern is enlarged more than the predetermined size and is stopped and displayed, and when the operation effect is not performed, the plurality of effect symbols are displayed as the above. This game machine is characterized by stopping display in a predetermined size.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time in the winning mode, it is possible to vary the impression received by the player depending on whether or not the operation performance is executed. Moreover, when there is an operation effect, it is possible to arouse the player's expectation more than when there is no operation effect, and at least one effect pattern expands beyond a predetermined size after execution of the operation effect. It is possible to improve the player's sense of exhilaration by performing the static display.

The game machine according to invention B1 is
Provided with production execution means (production control unit 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a variable effect (special figure variable effect) in which a plurality of production patterns are displayed variably and then displayed stopped,
The plurality of performance symbols to be stopped and displayed include an advantageous mode (odd-numbered symbols) that is advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous mode (even-numbered symbols) that are disadvantageous to the player,
In the variable effect, there are a time when the plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in the advantageous mode and a time when the plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in the disadvantageous mode,
When the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the advantageous mode, the performance symbol (left performance symbol EZ1) to be stopped first may be stopped at the first timing (time T02),
A gaming machine (pachinko) characterized in that when the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the disadvantageous mode, the performance symbols to be stopped first are stopped at a second timing (time T09) later than the first timing. It is a gaming machine PY1).

According to the game machine of this configuration, the player is conscious of the possibility that a plurality of performance symbols may be stopped and displayed in a disadvantageous manner when the performance symbols to be stopped first are not stop-displayed at the first timing. Is possible.

The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The plurality of production patterns to be stopped and displayed have a losing mode (unbalanced eyes),
When the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the losing mode, the performance symbols to be stopped first are stopped at the first timing and at the second timing. It is a gaming machine that

According to the game machine of this configuration, when the performance pattern to be stopped first is not stop-displayed at the first timing, a plurality of performance symbols may be stop-displayed in a disadvantageous mode, or stop-displayed in a losing mode. It is possible to surely make the player aware of the possibility.

The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
Game control means (main control unit 100),
Provided with a production execution means (production control unit 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The game control means is
It is possible to display the special pattern in a variable manner,
The production executing means is
Along with the variable display of the special symbols by the game control means, it is possible to execute a variable performance (special figure variable performance) that can variably display a plurality of performance symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3),
In the variable production, when all of the plurality of production patterns start to fluctuate in the first direction, and when all of the plurality of production patterns start to fluctuate in the second direction, once at a predetermined position (second position) The game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) is characterized by having a time when it changes to the first direction after it stops.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when all of the plurality of production patterns start to fluctuate in the first direction, and when all of the plurality of production patterns start to fluctuate in a direction (second direction) different from the first direction. , and after temporarily stopping at a predetermined position, there are times when it switches to the first direction and fluctuates. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with two different start modes at the start of the variable effect.

The game machine according to invention C2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
The production executing means is
A special effect (eye-catching effect) can be executed during the execution of the variable effect,
All of the plurality of performance symbols start to fluctuate in the second direction, temporarily stop at a predetermined position, and then switch to the first direction and fluctuate in a first mode (second start mode) for the variable performance. and a second mode (third start mode),
When the variable performance is executed in the first mode, the special performance is not executed during the execution of the variable performance, and when the variable performance is executed in the second mode, the variable performance The game machine is characterized in that the special effect is executed during the execution of the.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, all of the plurality of performance symbols start to fluctuate in a direction (second direction) different from the first direction, temporarily stop at a predetermined position, and then switch to the first direction to fluctuate. There are further a first mode and a second mode for the starting mode. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with three different start modes at the start of the variable presentation. Furthermore, when the special performance is executed, it is possible to inform the player who overlooked the execution of the variable performance in the second mode that the variable performance is performed in the second mode.

The game machine according to invention C3 is
The gaming machine according to invention C2,
A display unit (50a) is provided,
The production executing means is
Using the display unit, it is possible to execute the variable production and the special production,
When the special effect is executed during the execution of the variable effect in the second mode, all of the plurality of effect patterns start to fluctuate in the second direction, and all of the plurality of effect patterns are changed to the above After temporarily stopping at a predetermined position and before moving in the first direction from the predetermined position, a predetermined period (first execution period ) is a game machine characterized by switching.

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the special performance is executed, the variable performance is switched to the execution of the special performance on the same display section, so that the variable performance is executed in the second mode by the execution of the special performance. It is possible to inform the player who missed the second mode that the variable performance is executed in the second mode while giving an impact.

The game machine according to invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1, C2 and C3,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second direction is a direction opposite to the first direction.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the second direction is the opposite direction of the first direction, when all of the plurality of performance symbols start to fluctuate in the first direction, all of the plurality of performance symbols move in the second direction. It is possible to make a large difference in appearance between when the fluctuation starts at Therefore, the player can easily understand the difference between the start mode of the variable performance (the mode in which all of the plurality of performance symbols start to fluctuate in the first direction and the mode in which all of the plurality of performance symbols start to fluctuate in the second direction). Is possible.

The gaming machine according to invention D1 is
an audio output means (speaker 52) capable of outputting audio;
special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player;
Provided with a production execution means (production control unit 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
Using the voice output means, it is possible to execute a line production that utters a line containing a predetermined word ("Oh hit") by voice,
The line effects include a first line effect (first line effect) in which the predetermined word portion is uttered by voice for a first time period, and a second line effect in which the predetermined word part is uttered by voice for a second time period longer than the first time period. (Second line production) and,
The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that the probability of the special game being executed after the execution of the first line effect and the second line effect are different.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the player can grasp the difference in the speech production from the difference in the voice length of the predetermined words. Further, it is possible to vary the expectations of the player for the execution of the special game after that, depending on the type of line effect to be executed (first line effect, second line effect).

The gaming machine according to invention D2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention D1,
The first line effect includes the predetermined word and another word ("nanoka") different from the predetermined word, while the second line effect includes the different word. The game machine is characterized in that it does not contain

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the player can easily determine whether the line effect to be executed is the first line effect or the second line effect.

The gaming machine according to invention D3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention D1 or Invention D2,
A display unit (50a) is provided,
The game machine is characterized in that characters representing the predetermined words are displayed on the display unit in the first line effect, while characters representing the predetermined words are not displayed in the second line effect.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the player can easily visually determine whether the line effect to be executed is the first line effect or the second line effect.

The gaming machine according to invention D4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions D1, D2 and D3,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the volume from the voice output means is higher in the second speech presentation than in the first speech presentation.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the player can easily audibly determine whether the line effect to be executed is the first line effect or the second line effect.

40... Normal button (operation means)
50a...Display unit 52...Speaker (audio output means)
100... Main control unit (game control means)
101... Game control microcomputer 120... Production control unit (production execution means)
121... Production control microcomputer EZ1... Left production pattern (multiple production patterns, first stop production pattern)
EZ2...Medium production pattern (multiple production patterns)
EZ3...Right production pattern (multiple production patterns)
PY1: Pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (1)

Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a variable performance in which a plurality of performance symbols are displayed in a variable manner and then stopped,
The plurality of stop-displayed performance symbols include an advantageous mode that is advantageous to the player, a disadvantageous mode that is disadvantageous to the player, and a losing mode,
In the variable effect, there are a time when the plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in the advantageous mode and a time when the plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in the disadvantageous mode,
When the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the advantageous mode, the first performance symbol to be stopped may be stopped at the first timing,
A game machine characterized in that when the plurality of performance symbols are stop-displayed in the disadvantageous mode, the performance symbols to be stopped first are stopped at a second timing later than the first timing.

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