JP6697656B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  In addition, in some gaming machines, after a special game (big hit game), a game state advantageous to a player is obtained. For example, there is a high probability that it is determined that a special game (big hit game) will be performed, and the gaming ball may be in a probability variation game state in which it is easy to win (enter) the starting opening.

  Further, in the gaming machine, various effects are performed based on the result of the determination. For example, a reach effect or the like suggesting that a special game (big hit game) is likely to be played on the liquid crystal is performed.

JP, 2017-12552, A

  There is room for improvement regarding the performance based on the determination result. By installing the improved performance, it is possible to expect an increase in interest in games.

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

  The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes a determination means for determining whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to a player, and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, and the effect execution Means, based on the result of the determination, when performing the first special effect that suggests that there is a relatively high possibility of entering the special game state, and the possibility of entering the special game state relatively There is a time of executing the second special effect indicating that it is low, and after executing the first special effect or the second special effect, the development effect indicating whether or not the special game state is set is executed. The special production state may be set in the development production depending on whether the development production is executed after the first special production and when the development production is executed after the second special production. It is characterized by different probabilities of being suggested.

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

It is a perspective view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing a second big winning device and the like in detail. It is a front view of indicators. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the rear movable device is in a standby state, (B) is a front view of the production unit when the lower rear movable device is activated, and (C) is a rear upper movable unit. FIG. 6D is a front view of the effect unit when the device is activated, and FIG. 6D is a front view of the effect unit when the rear-bottom movable device and the rear-top movable device are activated. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to public figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a universal figure variation pattern determination table, (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table. It is the 1st example of a special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a look-ahead determination table. It is the first specific example of the jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a customer waiting production mode. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of normal production mode, probability change production mode and time saving production mode. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of big hit production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure fluctuation production of a loss without reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example from the start of special figure fluctuation production until it reaches to reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the case where the stop display of the production design which shows a loss from N reach is performed, and the case where the stop display of the production design which shows a big hit is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. It is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory view showing the continuation of FIG. It is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory view showing the continuation of FIG. FIG. 27 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of SP reach and showing a continuation of FIG. 26. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a holding effect. It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flow chart of main side timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart of sub-control main processing. It is a flowchart of a 1 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is the second specific example of the jackpot game control table. It is a second specific example of the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of special figure fluctuation production. FIG. 37 is a concrete example of the special figure variation effect, and is an explanatory diagram showing a sequel to FIG. 36(F). FIG. 38 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the special figure variation effect and showing the continuation of FIG. 37(B). It is a specific example of special figure variation effect, and is an explanatory view showing a continuation of FIG. 36(E). FIG. 40 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the special figure variation effect and showing the continuation of FIG. 39(C). FIG. 37 is a concrete example of the special figure variation effect, and is an explanatory view showing a sequel to FIG. 36(C). (A) is a challenge fan production selection table, and (B) is a challenge production selection table.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings referred to, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and in principle, duplicate description of the same parts will be omitted. Note that in this specification, for simplification of description, a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like is described, and the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, or the like for the symbol or code is omitted or May be abbreviated. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described below, the plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel within a range in which the processing content does not conflict.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 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 (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “front” is a direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “rear” is a direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes a gaming board mounting frame 2A to which a gaming board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the gaming board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko game machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin plate can be used. It suffices that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  A handle 72k that can be rotated to shoot a game ball is provided on the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) corresponds to the magnitude (firing strength) of the force (the amount by which the launching device 72 described later drives the launch solenoid 72s) applied to the gaming ball to launch the gaming ball. It is attached. Therefore, the game ball is fired with a firing strength according to the rotating operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that largely projects toward the front is provided at the center of the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, the upper plate 34 for storing the game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36.

  A first input device (hereinafter, “hemispherical button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the front side of the upper plate 34 of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “sword-shaped button”) 41 that can be pressed down is provided in the right decoration 32 that is formed to project forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. There is.

  Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting a sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper portion of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Further, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame moving device 58 as a production device for the purpose of enhancing amusement of the game is attached above the left and right edges of the front frame 23m. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

  The positions and the numbers of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and an effect unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is composed of a transparent synthetic resin plate. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down is formed so as to project forward. Further, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed on the outer side of the inner wall portion 1B so as to project forward.

  On the front surface of the game board 1, a game area 6 surrounded by an inner wall portion 1B, an outer wall portion 1C, etc. is formed. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner wall portion 1B and the outer wall portion 1C.

  The game area 6 is an area where a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It should be noted that the game area 6 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown). The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 by using a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, which will be described later. In addition, a route that guides appropriately to the second special winning opening 15 or the like is configured.

  Immediately below the center of the inner wall portion 1B in the game area 6, there is provided a first start winning device 11D in which a first starting port 11 having an upper opening is formed. At the lower left of the first starting port 11, a second starting port 12 having an opening on the right side is provided. On the right side of the second starting opening 12, a second starting winning device (so-called “Den Chu”) 12D that allows or disallows entering the second starting opening 12 is provided.

  The first start winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for the first starting opening 11 of the game ball is a lottery for the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special map 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1-related random numbers described below: hereinafter, "special map 1 lottery") That is) and the special display of the special figure 1 is a trigger. Further, when the game balls win the first starting opening 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The power tube 12D includes an operable power tube opening/closing member 12k. The electric tube opening/closing member 12k is formed of a tongue piece having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape that is slanted downward to the left in a plan view. In plan view, the upper left end of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is located on the right side of the lowest point of the second starting port 12. The electric-chu opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) housed behind the game board 1 so that its tip (front side surface) is located in the game area 6, that is, near the front surface of the game board 1. The electric tube opening/closing member 12k can be moved (retracted) in the front-back direction from the housed state. Then, in the special state, the electric tube opening/closing member 12k moves forward. When the electric-chew opening/closing member 12k moves forward, the electric-chew opening/closing member 12k serves as a route leading to the second starting opening 12. Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric-chu opening/closing member 12k is housed behind the game area 6, there is no route for this guidance, so it is almost impossible to insert the game ball into the second starting opening 12. In this way, the protruding state of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is also referred to as the "opening state" of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chewing piece 12D, and the game ball enters the second starting opening 12 only when it is in the open state. A sphere becomes possible. On the other hand, a state in which the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is stored is also referred to as a "closed state" of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chew 12D. In this way, the second starting opening 12 is opened/closed by the operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k. In addition, the opening of the second starting opening 12 or the electric Chu 12D is also referred to as "the electric Chu 12D is opened", and the opening of the electric Chu 12D is "the electric Chu 12D is closed". Also called.

  The winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special map 2") (acquisition and determination of special map 2 related random number described below: hereinafter, "special map 2 lottery") That is) and the special display 2 is changed. Further, when the game balls win the second starting opening 12, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, two general winning openings 10 are provided on the left side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6. In addition, one general winning opening 10 is provided on the right side of the electric chu 12D. When the game balls win the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the lower right side of the opening 1A of the game board 1. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is a trigger for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as “general symbols”) (that is, acquisition and determination of ordinary symbol random numbers: hereinafter referred to as “general symbols lottery”) and variable display of regular symbols. Is becoming The electric game 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric Chu 12D.

  Further, on the right side of the first start winning device 11D in the game area 6, directly below the gate 13, a first winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first winning opening 14 is provided. Has been.

  The first big winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that is in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k. Usually, the AT opening/closing member 14k is a flat plate having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and normally closes the first special winning opening 14. Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k can rotate about the lower end by about 90 degrees so that the upper end falls forward. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k rotates, the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in a state of vertically projecting to the game area 6, receives the flowing game ball, and inserts it into the first big winning opening 14. Thus, only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big winning opening 14. When the game balls win the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, immediately below the first big winning device 14D in the game area 6, its upper surface is formed diagonally downward left, and a guide stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is provided in the game area 6 (of the game board 1). It is provided so as to project from the front). The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot win the first starting port 11.

  The second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") in which the second big winning opening 15 is formed on the upper right of the gate 13 and the first big winning opening 14 in the game area 6, in other words, on the upstream side. Is provided. The second big winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k is a rod-shaped body having a shape like a blade when viewed from the front, and is normally held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction and closes the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be opened by rotating about 70 degrees so that the upper end of the VAT opening/closing member 15k leans to the left. Only when the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second special winning opening 15. On the other hand, a state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second special winning opening 15 is also referred to as a "closed state". In this way, the second special winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When the game balls enter the second special winning opening 15, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

  In the downstream area of the second special winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which game balls can pass (enter) are provided. The game balls that have passed through the second special winning opening sensor 15a are distributed to the specific region 16 or the non-specific region 17 by the distribution device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

  When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage blocking state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 4A) that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 16. Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above it. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called the first route.

  On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is distributed in the second state (passing permitted state: front view in FIG. 4B) that allows passage (entry) of the specific area 16 of the game ball. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific region 16, the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific region 16 immediately above it, and the state immediately above the specific region 16 is open). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the specific region 16 is called a second route.

  In addition, basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in the final round game (16R) of the jackpot game, which will be described later, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state.

  The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a which detect a game ball that has passed (entered) each of the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball downward. ..

  It should be noted that it is possible to provide only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, at the bottom of the game area 6, there are two outs for discharging the game balls that have been hit in the game area 6 but have not won any winning openings to the outside of the game area 6. A mouth 19 is provided.

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

  A first starting port 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim the winning at the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handing. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting opening 12, a gate 13, a first special winning opening 14 and a second special winning opening 15 are provided. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handing, so that the player can pass through the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, the first winning opening 14, or the second winning opening. It is possible to aim for winning at the big winning opening 15.

  In addition, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings (the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, the first big winning opening 14, and the second big winning opening 15), It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. Further, the number of prize balls to be won in each prize hole can be appropriately set.

  Further, a display device 8 is arranged on the left side below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a portion other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 5, the display device 8 variably displays the special figure 1 display 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and the general figure. A universal figure display 82 is included. Further, the special device 1 reserved display device 83a for displaying a special device 1 reserved number (U1: the number of variable display of the special device 1 displayed by the special device 1 display device 81a) to be described later on the display device 8, Further, a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying a special figure 2 hold number (U2: number of variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b) which will be described later is included.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 11. In addition, the variable display of the special map 2 is executed when the special map 2 lottery is triggered by the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure hold indicator 83.

  The variable display of the special map informs the result of the special drawing. In the special display variable display, the special display is variably displayed and then stopped. The special figure to be stopped (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from plural kinds of special figures by special figure lottery. When the stop special map is a predetermined specific special map (a special stop of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot pattern), the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is played.

  The special figure display device 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of kinds of big hits to be described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays “□□■■□□■■” (□: illuminated, ■ : OFF), the jackpot pattern constituted by lighting the 1, 2, 5, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special symbol display 81 "■■■■■■■□" displays a lost symbol composed of only the LED on the far right. To do. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set appropriately. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost design.

  In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable figure is variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the special figure is a mode in which each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right, for example. Note that the variable display mode of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning (ball entry) of a game ball into the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, various random numbers (numerical value information and judgment information One example) may be acquired. The various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering) a game ball into the first starting opening 11 are referred to as “special figure 1-related random numbers”, and winning a game ball into the second starting opening 12 The various random numbers obtained by (ball entry) are referred to as “special figure 2 relation random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 holding. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 holding. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 holds) and the number of special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 holds). Can set an upper limit (for example, four). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special map is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, specifically, the variable display of the special drawing is being executed. If a prize is won during the execution of the or jackpot game, the variable display of the special map (or the right of the special map lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is exhausted when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the use of the special figure hold means that a special figure-related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined and variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the special figure hold number is displayed by turning on the LEDs by the number of the special figure hold. It is possible.

  Further, the variable display of the universal figure informs the result of the universal figure lottery. In the variable display of the public figure, the general figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The public map that is stopped and displayed (stop public map, a public map that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one public map selected from a plurality of types of public maps by the general drawing lottery. When the public display that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined specific public graphic (a public graphic of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting opening 12 (electrical chew 12D) is performed. ..

  The public figure display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the general figure corresponding to the result of the general figure lottery by its lighting mode. When the result of the universal figure lottery is a win, the universal figure indicator 82 displays a winning symbol such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: unlit) by lighting both LEDs. Further, if the result of the ordinary drawing lottery is a loss, a lost symbol constituted by lighting only the right LED, such as “■□”, is displayed. You may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LEDs as a loss design. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the universal drawing is not limited, and can be set appropriately.

  Also, before the public figure is stopped and displayed, the general figure is variably displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variable display mode of the ordinary drawing is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of variable display in the public view is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not in the stop display (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be flashed all at once and may be set appropriately. ..

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

  Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The rendering unit 1U is a unit of a plurality of devices that mainly perform rendering. The rendering unit 1U includes an image display device 50, a first board moving device (hereinafter “board front moving device”) 55, a second board moving device (hereinafter “board rear moving device”) 56, and a third board moving device. (Hereinafter “logo accessory device”) 57 is mounted.

  The image display device 50 includes, for example, two 20-inch 3D liquid crystal displays, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying 3D images.

  The front board movable device 55 further includes, for example, front front board movable devices 55UL and 55UR arranged thereabove, and a front front board movable device 55D arranged below the front front movable device 55UL. , A front upper left movable member 55ULk which is configured to be movable and whose front portion is mainly three-dimensionally decorated. The board front upper movable device 55UR is configured to be movable, and includes a board front upper right movable body 55URk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration on its front surface. The under-board movable device 55D is configured to be movable, and includes a under-board movable body 55Dk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration on its front surface.

  The rear-panel movable device 56 further includes, for example, a rear-panel upper movable device 56U arranged on the upper side thereof and a lower-panel rear movable device 56D arranged below, and the rear-panel upper movable device 56U includes: It is configured to be movable, and is provided with a board rear upper movable body 56Uk which is decorated in a planar manner. The under-board rear movable device 56D is configured to be movable, and includes a under-board lower movable body 56Dk that is provided with a planar decoration.

  The logo work device 57 includes, for example, a logo movable body 57k on the front side of which the logotype “L/O/G/O” of the main character “logo”, which is the material of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, is provided. 57k is configured to be capable of rising and falling in a plane along the display unit 50a.

  FIG. 6A schematically shows a state where the upper rear movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operated. The board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk are movable on the plane substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction, in other words, along the surface of the image display device 50 in the vertical direction (ascending and descending are possible. is there). Then, when the respective drive sources of the rear panel upper movable device 56U and the rear panel lower movable device 56D are driven, the upper end of the rear panel lower movable body 56Dk is located near the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 in a front view. As shown in FIG. 6B. On the other hand, the rear upper movable body 56Uk moves downward (falls) so that the lower end thereof is located around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 6C). As a result, in the front view, in the vicinity of the center in the height direction of the image display device 50, the board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk are joined by being joined in the vertical direction, and the pattern is given to each surface. The (design) becomes one as a whole, and represents the face of the main character, which is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 6D). At this time, most of the image display device 50 is covered by the united rear upper movable body 56Uk and the unit lower rear movable body 56Dk, so that the image display device 50 becomes difficult to visually recognize.

  The positions and the number of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special drawing lottery, a special drawing variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general drawing lottery, a general display variable display, an auxiliary game, etc. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), a game effect according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) Production control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) that performs control related to production such as customer waiting production, operation promotion production that prompts an operation during a period in which the operation of the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41 is effective (operation effective period) 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of gaming balls, etc. are provided on the rear side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls a game. In addition, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. The effect control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120, and game effect using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 57, etc.). It suffices that the customer waiting performance and the operation promotion performance can be controlled.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies electric power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and also supplies necessary electric power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. The power switch is turned on/off by an ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided in the main control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided in the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the main control board 100, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 101 has a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 in which programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game are stored, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing and main-side timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. In the game ROM 103, 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 universal figure variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table and the like are stored. The game ROM 103 may be external. Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with the special figure reservation storage unit 105 and the general figure reservation storage unit 106 described above.

  Further, the main control board 100 causes the game CPU 102 to clear the information stored in the game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting/outputting data and signals, and the game RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is installed for this purpose.

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

  The various sensors 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 large winning opening sensor 14a, and a second large opening. The winning opening sensor 15a, the specific area sensor 16a, and the non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

  The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first special winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won the first special winning opening 14. The second special winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (enters the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (enters the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 100.

  The type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

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

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

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

  Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables a ball lending based on information of a prepaid card or the like inserted) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launching 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 a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 or a signal from the connected card unit CU to pay a prize ball or the like. , Paying out balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

  Further, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k 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 launch device 72 drives the launch solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launch volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds when the rotation operation of the handle 72k is maintained.

  Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. Note that the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 are connected by a unidirectional communication connection in which only signals can be transmitted 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 a communication direction restricting means.

  As shown in FIG. 8, on the sub-control board 120, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores in the effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect along 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. A production CPU 122 that executes the executed program is included.

  Further, the effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing a sub-control main process, a reception interrupt process, a 1 ms timer interrupt process, a 10 ms timer interrupt process, etc., which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

  Further, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with a performance I/O port section 138 for inputting/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 by the electric power when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is supplied with electric power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 is provided. It operates by the power supplied from the 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. As the backup power supply circuit, a circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be adopted.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to display an image on the basis of the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Display control of 50 is performed. Note that the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be connected to each other by sending a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and by sending a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

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

  The VDP 144 reads the image data from the CGROM 145 and expands it in the expansion area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the instruction from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined 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 an RGB signal. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

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

  The production control microcomputer 121, 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 voice, the music, the sound effect, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. Is output.

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120. The voice control circuit 161 may be used as a board to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Further, 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, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  Further, to the sub-control board 120, various switches as an input unit, various actuators as a drive source, and various lamps are connected through a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120. The sub control board 120 also outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 100.

  Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a hemispherical button detection switch 40a and a sword button detection switch 41a. The hemispherical button detection switch 40a detects that the hemispherical button 40 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 41a detects that the sword-shaped button 41 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a and 41a outputs a signal according to the detected content to the sub control board 120.

  The type and number of switches connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a left frame movable body motor 58Lm, a right frame movable body motor 58Rm, a panel front upper movable body motor 55Um, a panel front lower movable body motor 55Dm, and a panel rear upper movable body motor. 56Um, the lower back movable motor 56Dm, and the logo movable motor 57m are included. The left frame movable body motor 58Lm can drive the left frame movable device 58L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 58Rm can drive the right frame movable device 58R to perform a predetermined operation. The front panel movable body motor 55Um can drive the front panel movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk to perform predetermined operations. The under-board movable body motor 55Dm can drive the under-board movable body 55Dk to slide on the display unit 50a. The rear-upper movable body motor 56Um can drive the rear-upper movable body 56Uk to slide on the display unit 50a. The rear-bottom movable body motor 56Dm can drive the rear-bottom movable body 56Dk to slide on the display unit 50a. The logo movable body motor 57m can drive the logo movable body 57k to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the front panel movable bodies 55ULk, 55URk, the front panel lower movable body 55Dk, the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk, and the rear panel lower movable body 56Dk. Then, the lamp control circuit 151 is used to control the operations of the front panel upper movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk, the front panel lower movable body 55Dk, the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk, and the rear panel lower movable body 56Dk. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the logo movable body 57k, and controls the operation of the logo movable body 57k via the lamp control circuit 151.

  The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a panel lamp 54 (board rear upper point light emitting device 54Ua, panel rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, A rear panel lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear panel lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. In detail, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting/extinguishment or light emission color, lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, and according to the light emission pattern data. The light emission of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 is controlled. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted with the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU is caused to execute lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, and operation control of the front panel movable device 55, the rear panel movable device 56, the logo accessory device 57, the frame movable device 58, and the like. May be. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

3. Main Game Played by Gaming Machine Next, a main game played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16.

3-1. Games related to public figures First, the games related to public figures are explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a general drawing lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general figure lottery is performed, the general figure display 82 displays the general figure in a variable manner (variable display and then stop display). Here, the universal display stopped and displayed includes a winning design and a lost design. It should be noted that the lost design of the universal drawing is also referred to as a “missed universal design” in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the special drawing described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the loss general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 is finished. Further, in the following, the gaming ball passing through the gate 13 when the variable display of the universal figure or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "establishment of the universal figure variable start condition".

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general figure-related random number when the general figure variation start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game). The universal figure-related random numbers to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers, as shown in FIG. 9(A). The normal symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a hit judgment. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Winning determination The winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) using a hit determination table as shown in FIG. The hit determination table can be associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in a non-time saving state (non-time saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in a time saving state (time saving hit determination table). In each hit determination table, the judgment value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random value) is distributed to the hit and the loss as the result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table to determine whether the hit is a hit or a hit. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the universal figure variation pattern determination for performing variable display of the universal figure is performed. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the loss general map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. Further, the winning probability per winning can be appropriately changed.

3-1-2. Universal figure variation pattern universal pattern variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a universal figure variation pattern using a universal figure variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. The universal figure fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items regarding variable display of the universal figure such as the universal figure variation time.

  The universal figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table includes a general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table used in the time saving state ( There is a time-saving universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table).

  In each public figure fluctuation pattern determination table, one public figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the public figure fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each public figure that is stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the normal figure fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, for the variable display of the public figure when stopping and displaying the general figure of the loss (missing general figure), the universal figure fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds, and is determined to be the regular figure fluctuation pattern. For the variable display of the universal figure when the display is stopped, the universal figure variation pattern is determined such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Further, in the time saving state, the variable display of the universal figure when the lost universal figure is stopped and displayed is determined to be the universal figure variation pattern such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the common pattern when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed is displayed. For the variable display of the figure, the universal figure variation pattern is determined such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The universal figure display 82 variably displays the universal figure change time corresponding to the universal figure fluctuation pattern determined in this determination. Further, these universal figure fluctuation times can be changed appropriately. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the universal figure fluctuation pattern determination, the universal figure display 82 variably displays the universal figure.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game The auxiliary game is a variable display of the public figure, and is executed when the winning symbol is stopped (displayed) as the display result (the result of the general figure lottery).

  It includes various elements such as the elements that make up the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements), that is, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened, and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game by using the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10C based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Further, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be appropriately changed.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can change the opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is opened for the first opening time (a time (eg, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult to put the game ball into the electric Chu 12D). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game". Also, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is played for the second opening time (the time during which it is easy to put the game ball into the electric Chu 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)) which is longer than the first opening time. Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

3-2. Game relating to special figure Next, a game relating to special figure will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first starting opening 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is carried out, the special figure 1 indicator 81a variably displays the special figure 1 (variable display and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, in the special figure 1 which is stopped and displayed, there are a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special drawing 1 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting opening 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is carried out, the special figure 2 display 81b variably displays the special figure 2 (stop display after performing variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, in the special figure 2 which is stopped and displayed, there are a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special figure 2 lottery result has a big hit and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played, and the game based on the winning is finished.

  In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the gaming ball in the second starting opening 12 is "establishment of the second starting condition". That. Further, "establishment of the first start condition" and "establishment of the second start condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the start condition". In addition, regarding the lost design of the special design, it is also referred to as a “missed special design” in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the above-mentioned general design.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the starting condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, big hit game, setting of game state), and Various judgments are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9(B), the special figure-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (big jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining a big hit. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. The random number may be referred to as determination information.

3-2-1. Big hit determination The big hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not it is a big hit (whether or not to carry out a big hit game) using a big hit determination table as shown in FIG. 11(A). The jackpot determination table is associated with the game state, specifically, with the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table).

  In each jackpot determination table, the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss are assigned the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random number determination values determined as a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. The winning probability of the jackpot can be changed appropriately.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, determine the jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) using the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. This is a judgment for. For each type of jackpot pattern, it is possible to associate the jackpot content, in other words, the jackpot constituent element configured with a game privilege or the like given to the player.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed (special diagram 1/special diagram 2), in other words, the jackpot symbol type determination is caused (the jackpot symbol type determination is generated). It is associated with the type of the opened starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of the toku figure 2. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type which is the result of jackpot symbol type determination, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value (bonus symbol type random number value) is distributed There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the obtained jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the jackpot symbol type. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, jackpot symbol type random number values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. Moreover, the jackpot symbol type distribution ratio can be changed appropriately. Further, the types of jackpot symbols can be appropriately increased or decreased.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for the special symbol 1 is 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B, and for the special symbol 2. It is possible to make the jackpot symbol C 100% of the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination. In this way, with the special drawing 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first starting opening 11, and the special drawing 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second starting opening 12, the jackpot symbol type is shaken. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment uses a reach judgment table as shown in FIG. 11C to determine whether or not a reach is to be generated in a special figure variation effect, which will be described later, when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss. This is a judgment for.

  The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time saving reach determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a reach determination table (time saving use reach determination table) used in the time saving state.

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number value) is assigned to the reach determination result "reach is present (reach is generated)" and "reach is not generated (reach is not generated)". .. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 collates the obtained reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 11C, the number of reach random number values that are determined to be “reach (reach is generated)” can be different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. Is. In addition, in the following, "with reach (to generate reach)" that is performed assuming that the result of the jackpot determination is "miss" is referred to as "reach with loss" and "no reach (no reach is generated. )” is sometimes referred to as “miss without reach”.

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation The special figure fluctuation pattern determination uses a fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) of special symbols as shown in FIGS. This is a determination for determining a pattern), and is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is either a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to the special figure variation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. In addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure change effect, the special figure change pattern can include identification information about the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. It is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information as the special figure variation patterns, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of the special symbol to be variably displayed as the determination target (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the starting mouth of the winning combination caused by the special figure variation pattern determination. It is possible to associate it with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing.

  Then, each special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 1 used in the time saving state. There is a variation pattern determination table (special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving). On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table).

  Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving include jackpot, loss with reach, and loss without reach. Similarly, the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving and the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving also include jackpot, loss with reach, and loss without reach.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each loss without reach can be associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach-free loss used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach-less loss, and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4 And the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach used for.

  Then, the special map display unit 81 variably displays the special map of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. And in the variable display of the special map, as a display result (the result of the special map lottery), when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the next special symbol is not immediately performed, and subsequently the jackpot game is executed. It

  Further, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right of the tables of FIGS. 12 to 13.

  Note that, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure variation pattern may be named in association with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect content of the special figure variation effect. is there. For example, a special figure variation pattern related to a jackpot is called a “jackpot variation”. On the other hand, the special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach is performed in the reach with loss, is referred to as “SP loss variation”, and L reach, which is a type of reach in the loss with reach, is performed. The figure variation pattern is "L-miss variation", and the special figure variation production that ends with N-reach, which is a type of reach, is "N-miss variation" and "no-reach loss". Such a special figure variation pattern is referred to as "normal loss variation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using a pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure relation random numbers. Pre-reading determination, for example, a determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, a determination of which jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, The figure variation pattern random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination to determine which special figure variation pattern. The pre-reading determination table can be associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning. That is, in the pre-reading determination table, the pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and the pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. There is.

  Further, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table (non-time saving pre-reading determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a pre-reading determination table (time saving pre-reading determination table) used in the time saving state. ..

  That is, the read-ahead determination table includes a first read-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state, a first read-ahead determination table used in the time saving state, and a second read-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. It should be noted that what kind of judgment is included in the prefetch judgment can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Jackpot game

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game is a plurality of round games involving opening and closing of the jackpot (the first jackpot 14 and the second jackpot 15), and from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Further, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) of the round game is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first (first) round game is referred to as "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is referred to as "10 round (10R)".

  The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game constituent elements) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning openings (first big winning opening 14 and second big winning opening 15) are opened in each round game, Includes the type of big winning opening and opening time (opening pattern), opening time (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15 after the stop display of the special figure. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one or more kinds of jackpot games.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Round game to open, is played. Then, in the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is open for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is open for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is Done. In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls determined in advance is detected by the special winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the special winning openings 14 and 15 elapses. However, the round game is ended.

  Further, the number of times and time for each element can be changed appropriately. Moreover, it is possible to play the jackpot game using both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15, or using only one of them.

  Here, the specific region 16 will be described in detail. The specific region 16 is in a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k. Therefore, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be referred to as an open/close mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific region 16". In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (specific region 16 is a constant opening/closing mode), but the distribution member 16k is in a constant operation mode (specific region 16 is a constant opening/closing mode). In combination with the opening and closing mode of the second special winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (easiness) of entering the game ball into the specific area 16 in the jackpot game is set. In addition, below, that the specific area|region 16 is in an open state is also called "V opening."

  The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4(B)). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state and Due to the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to let the game ball enter the specific area 16). As described above, in the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member has the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passage”) during the jackpot game. The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the specific area 16 of the game ball to pass. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. In this way, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the V long opening pattern is called "V long jackpot". On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the V short opening pattern is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Playing state

  Next, the gaming state will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a "low probability low base gaming state", a "low probability high base gaming state", a "high probability low base gaming state", a "high probability high base gaming state" and a "high probability high base gaming state". It is possible to set one of the gaming states of the “big hit gaming state”. In addition, "low probability low base game state" "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" "low probability high base state", "high probability low base game state" "high probability" The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" can be abbreviated as "high accuracy high base state", respectively. As a state that constitutes the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big hit" in the jackpot determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

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

  The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" or "big hit gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and a game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state. Is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the power tube 12D in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed by using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined such that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more often than the non-time saving state. It can also be performed (see FIGS. 12 to 13). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure reservation is exhausted is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting opening is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

  Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to easily shorten the universal figure fluctuation time as compared with the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the universal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the universal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined. Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of executions of the universal figure lottery per unit time is larger.

  In addition, the time saving state can be more easily determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the winning is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability that the winning is determined in the non-time saving state (for example, 6600/65536). Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times that the hit determination is successful is more per unit time.

  As described above, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than that in the non-time saving state, and the game ball easily enters the second starting opening 12 easily. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, when the base is high and in a short working time, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls owned by the player. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

  When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning the jackpot, the time saving state can be set. The time saving state can be changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing a predetermined number of times of jackpot determination without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  In the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state, it is easier to win the winning, the general figure variation time is more likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer. The game according to the universal figure is set in favor of the player in three points. However, some of these points may be advantageous to the player.

  The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This game state is also called a "normal game state". In the “big hit game state”, since the hit determination is made, but the big hit determination is not made, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. As for the game state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned game states or only a part thereof.

4. Main Effects by Gaming Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 28.

4-1. Performance Mode First, the performance mode will be described. The effect mode is a category of effect (or a superordinate conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as effect modes.

  Customer waiting production mode, special figure variation production is performed in "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation effect and is in a standby state in which no special figure variation effect is performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting production, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. When the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17B, a setting screen G101 for performing settings relating to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed. Is displayed. The settings relating to the effect include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a, and the frequency setting of the effect to be executed.

  The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low-probability low base game state" or the "high-probability low base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, As shown in FIG. 18(B), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (background image G103 for evening normal) representing the scenery of mountains in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a, and as shown in FIG. 18(C). Includes a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a special feature of once or a plurality of times without winning a jackpot. It is possible to switch on the condition that the figure variation effect is performed as one condition. Further, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there are a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal pre-stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the normal post-stage production mode, the type of reach is selected. A corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Further, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

  The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the “high-probability-high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a high-probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(D), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the probability variation effect mode, there are a probability variation pre-stage production mode before the reach is established and a probability variation post-stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the probability variation former stage effect mode, the probability variation background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the probability variation latter stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is an effect mode that indicates a normal probability state and a time saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18E, a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the time saving effect mode, there are a time saving front stage production mode before the reach is established and a time saving latter stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the time saving front stage production mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the time saving rear stage production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The big hit production mode is a production mode that can be set when the big hit game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is a production mode indicating that the big hit game is being performed. In the jackpot production mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19A, an opening image G107 that suggests the start of the jackpot game and a right-handed image that prompts "right hitting" on the display unit 50a. The jackpot opening effect in which G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19B, a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. Round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19(C), on the display unit 50a, an ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and a total indicating the total prize balls paid out. A jackpot ending effect in which the number of prize balls image G112 is displayed is performed.

  The type of effect mode can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be described. When the special display variable display is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts changing the special figure, and changes the special figure and the special lottery result (big hit determination result, big hit symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure variation pattern determination result), the special figure variation effect is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is superposed on the predetermined background image on the display unit 50a. In the variable display of the effect design, the effect is stopped after the effect design changes. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol are performed, the fluctuation is stopped and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect design.

  In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect symbol, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, the sword button. It is possible to perform effects using various effect devices such as 41.

4-2-1. As shown in FIG. 20(A), on the display unit 50a of the effect symbol display area image display device 50, the left effect is formed on each of the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a which is divided substantially horizontally into three parts. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol in the special figure variation effect is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the medium effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20(A), it is possible to provide a small symbol region 50c in one section on the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display unit 50a. The small symbol region 50c is a region in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbols are variably displayed.

  In FIG. 20(A), the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by broken lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1, middle. It is described to represent the range of the effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed.

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

  When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20(A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the variable display of the special symbol is on standby, FIG. 20(B). As shown in FIG. 4, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started along with the start, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 is started. If the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the loss without reach (for example, the normal loss variation), the variable display of the special figure ends without the occurrence of the reach (the special figure). The stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed with a loss eye (so-called "bare stitch") peculiar to the loss without reach. Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, for example, as shown in FIG. 20(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, FIG. 20(D). As shown in FIG. 20, the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped at a substantially vertical position in the vertical direction, and as shown in FIG. And finally, as shown in FIG. 20(F), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that are temporarily stopped in a state of being aligned in the horizontal direction at the substantially central position in the vertical direction are completely stopped all at once, Stop is confirmed (stop display of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed). When the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped due to unevenness, that is, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the three small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, The production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are simultaneously stopped with the same variations, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 20, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1→the right effect symbol EZ3→the middle effect symbol EZ2, but The mode of stopping is not limited to this, and can be set appropriately.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern with reach loss (for example, N loss variation), as in the case without the reach described above, FIG. As shown in A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed. The variable display of the special symbol is started, and as shown in FIG. 21B, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 are also displayed. The variable display of is started. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 21(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the number “5” is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. The right effect symbol EZ3 composed of “5” is temporarily stopped in a line in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction to reach (reach occurs or is established). Even if the reach is established in the effect symbol, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is continuously performed.

  In the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left effect symbol EZ1→right effect symbol EZ3, but the mode of temporary stop is not limited to this, and may be set appropriately. You can Also, the numbers of the effect symbols forming the reach are not limited to "5". Further, the position at which the vehicle temporarily stops is not limited to the vertical center position. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols forming the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

4-2-3. N reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N reach when the reach is established after the normal fluctuation. N reach is an effect that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a “big hit”, and functions as an effect to make the player expect a big hit.

  When the reach is established, for example, N reach is performed from that point on, as shown in FIG. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 22(A), the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22(B), the medium effect symbol EZ2 that is being displayed in a variable manner (scrolling) at a high speed in the normal mode is gradually decelerated.

  If the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure change pattern of reach loss (for example, N loss change), the medium effect design EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the vertical center position from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect design showing the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach has been established, as shown in FIG. 22(C-1), a medium effect design consisting of a number different from the number forming the reach (“4” in FIG. 22(C-1)) EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22(D-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss peculiar to the reachable loss occurs. The stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is visually performed. In addition, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped by the lost eyes peculiar to the reachable loss, that is, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, three small symbols are displayed. The symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped at the same time with the eyes that are the same as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and have a reach specific loss, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the big hit (for example, N big hit variation), as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 22(D-2), the middle effect design EZ2 made up of the same number is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and with the end of variable display of the special figure (stop display of special figure), The temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the stop display of the left effect design EZ1, the middle effect design EZ2, and the right effect design EZ3 is performed with a hit unique to a big hit such as a doublet. In addition, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped by the hits peculiar to the jackpot, that is, when the stop display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed, three small symbols KZ1. , KZ2, KZ3 are stopped all at once with a hit that is unique to the same big hit as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is also performed.

  The effect contents of N reach are not limited to the slowdown of the middle effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was “big hit” is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect to make the player expect a big hit.

  After N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 24(A), a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, the enemy character A appears, and FIG. ), a scene in which the main character and the enemy character A face each other is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, an image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that SP reach has started is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G1 is composed of a title image G11 representing the title of the SP reach ““Defeat enemy A!” in FIG. 24(C)” and an effect image G12 that complements the title image G11.

  Then, the battle in the SP reach further progresses, and as shown in FIG. 25(A), the side image up of the main character transformed into the special state is displayed on the SP reach background image G113, and FIG. 25(B) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 25C, when the side profile of the enemy character A is displayed up, the swords of the two characters try to be mixed up, and the battle between the main character and the enemy character A is completed. Welcomes the scene. This scene constitutes a branch point (win/lose branch point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. After the winning/losing branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the big hit (for example, SP big hit variation), as shown in FIG. , The main character in a special state who has won the battle and is standing is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit. In this way, the display of the hero character who has transformed into the special state of winning the battle and standing up and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitute an effect of notifying the big hit (big hit notification effect). Then, as shown in FIG. 27(B), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

  On the other hand, if the special map change pattern of the variable display of the special map is the reach-missed special map change pattern (eg, SP lost change) after the winning/losing branch point, the jackpot notification effect is not given, and the SP reach background is not performed. In the image G113, a loss notification effect is displayed in which an image in which the main character is defeated in the battle flows. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22(C-1), the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed with the lost eyes, and as shown in FIG. The stop display of the symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

  The content of the SP reach production is not limited to the content in which the characters battle each other, and can be appropriately changed or added.

  Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 for each reach will be stopped in a mode showing a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the lottery result of the special drawing lottery. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “miss”, and 100% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “big hit”, the SP reach of the SP reach If the execution probability is 4% when the special drawing lottery result is "miss" and 100% when the special drawing lottery result is "big hit", the SP reach jackpot expectation is It is possible to set it higher than the N-reach jackpot expectation. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “miss”, and the lottery result of the special map lottery If is "big hit", the execution probability of SP reach B is 2% if the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is "miss", and the lottery result of the special map lottery is "big hit". In the case of, if 30% is set, the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach B can be set higher than the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach A. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the lottery result of the special drawing lottery, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation.

4-3. Hold Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas, as shown in FIG. The hold icon display area 50d includes a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The hold icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reservation number is “1”, the reservation icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reservation number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. The hold icon HA is displayed in the 2 display area 50d2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e including one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

  Note that the number of display areas forming the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one.

4-3-1. Hold effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform hold effect in response to the game ball winning the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12. The hold effect can inform the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

  For example, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 when the special figure 1 hold number is "0", the special figure variation effect is started, and as shown in FIG. 28(B), in the icon display area 50e. The icon TA is displayed. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting opening 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 28C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold number is "2". Then, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 28D, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is informed that the number of reserved special figure 1 is "1".

4-4. Advance notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57 and 58, the input devices 40 and 41, and the result of the jackpot determination and the special figure. It is possible to suggest the result of the fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable Object Production The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform movable object production using the movable devices 55, 56, 57 and 58 as a notice production. The movable body effect is an effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, and it is possible to suggest in advance the development to an effect (for example, SP reach) performed thereafter.

  For example, when the result of the special figure variation pattern determination is SP jackpot variation or SP loss variation, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. The board upper left movable body 55ULk, the board upper right movable body 55URk, and the board lower lower movable body 55Dk are combined to cover the hero character in the normal state displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 23(B), the rear panel movable device 56 is actuated, the rear panel upper movable body 56Uk and the rear panel lower movable body 56Dk are combined, and the normal state displayed on the display unit 50a is displayed. And the front main left movable body 55ULk, the front front right movable body 55URk, and the front front lower movable body 55Dk which are united and integrated with each other to cover the main character in the normal state. Then, as shown in FIG. 23(C), the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk temporarily return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, in the entire area of the display unit 50a, a black image is displayed (blacked out) as if it were turned off, suggesting that the SP reach is developed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23(D), the board front movable device 55 is actuated again, and the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk are combined, The board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk which are united and integrated are covered, and as shown in FIGS. 23E to 23F, the board front movable device 55 and the board rear movable device 56. And return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable production is an example of development production.

  The movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be appropriately changed or added. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added. In addition, when the effect does not develop (for example, when the N reach loss changes), it is possible to perform the movable object effect as so-called gaff effect.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an operation effect including an operation promotion effect using the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41 and an operation result effect corresponding to the operation of the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41 as the notice effect. It is possible to do. The operation effect is an operation in which the player operates the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41, and it is possible to suggest that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stop in a mode showing a big hit.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25C, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is effective (sword-shaped button operation effective period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this sword-shaped button operation effective period. Then, as shown in FIG. 26(A), an effect of promoting the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 showing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressing operation image) G32 showing an operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword. An image (operation valid period remaining time image) G33 representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (sword-shaped button operation valid period) related to the operation of the die button 41. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. FIG. 26B shows a state in which the sword-shaped button operation effective period has occurred and 1/3 of the sword-shaped button operation effective time has elapsed.

  After that, when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, or the sword-shaped button 41 is operated during the sword-shaped button operation effective period. After the remaining time of the operation valid period is exhausted without being performed, and before the variable display of the special map is finished, as shown in FIG. The movable body 55ULk, the board upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk are combined, and the board rear movable device 56 is activated to combine the board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk into one body. An operation result effect (a big hit suggestion effect) is realized. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, even if the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation valid period, or the effect button is not pressed. Even if the remaining time of the operation valid period is exhausted, before the variable display of the special figure is finished, an operation result effect (a hint suggestion effect) in which the front panel movable device 55 and the rear panel movable device 56 do not operate is performed.

  The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the front panel movable device 55 and the rear panel movable device 56, and can be appropriately changed or added. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is “miss”, it is possible to perform the same operation result effect as that when the result of the big hit determination is “big hit” as a so-called gaze effect.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform the pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold in which the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The prefetch effect can suggest in advance the lottery result of the special drawing lottery for holding the special drawing 1 or the special drawing 2.

  For example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 28A, the hold icon HA normally displayed as “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d is “☆”. May be displayed with. Further, when the result of the look-ahead determination is “miss”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gaze effect.

  The pre-reading effect can be applied to either or both of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, it is not limited to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to appropriately change or add.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, buffer, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, first, power-on processing (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, permission setting for access to the gaming RAM 104, setting of the gaming CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of the various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B are incremented by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter for each random number may be a value other than "0", or may be randomly changed. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

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

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output processing (S101), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each processing described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, fetches the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays the game as the lower plate full data. It is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

  The normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, in the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main timer interrupt processing ( After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Next to the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs the sensor detection process (S104), then the normal operation process (S105), and the special operation process (S106). To do. The sensor detection processing, normal operation processing, and special operation processing will be described later.

  Subsequent to the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), power-off monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating of the timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. In addition, as another process (S108), a payout control process 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 according to the winning of the game ball into each winning opening. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out the prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 29), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (after about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101, in the output processing (S101) of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt processing (S005). Etc. are output.

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

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

  In the gate sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been 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 general symbol holding storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. .. In addition, when the predetermined number of normal symbol random numbers (for example, four) are stored in the universal symbol reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random number is not stored. In addition, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the process.

  In the second starting opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 12a. When it is determined that a 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 fluctuation pattern random number counter is obtained, and the special symbol 2 relational random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the obtained special figure 2 relational random numbers are stored in order from the first area. It In addition, when special figure 2 relational random numbers are stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 relational random numbers are not stored. Further, the second pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second pre-reading determination table (see FIG. 14). In addition, according to the result of the processing, the special figure 2 reservation number command and the second prefetch judgment indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (special figure 2 reservation number). A second starting opening sensor command including a second starting winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first starting opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the special symbol 1 related random number including the special symbol random number counter, the jackpot symbol type random number counter, the reach random number counter, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the special symbol 1 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the obtained special figure 1 related random numbers are sequentially stored from the first area. It In addition, when the special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first look-ahead judgment is performed using the acquired special figure 1-related random number and the first look-ahead judgment table (see FIG. 14). Further, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number) and the first look-ahead determination A command for a first starting opening sensor including a first starting winning command representing the result is generated.

  In the first special winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first special winning opening sensor 14a. In addition, the first special winning opening sensor command according to the result of the process is generated.

  In the second special winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second special winning opening sensor 15a. Further, the second special winning opening sensor command corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

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

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

  The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during the standby period when the variable display of the universal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the universal symbol holding storage unit 106. Also, the universal figure variation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine the universal figure variation pattern. Then, a universal figure fluctuation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the universal figure fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, the universal figure display 82 is caused to start variable display of the universal figure based on the universal figure variation time associated with the determined universal figure variation pattern.

  The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of a general symbol. In the normal symbol variation process, the stoppage of the universal symbol is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the passage of the universal symbol variation time from the start of the variable display of the regular symbol being executed. Then, a universal figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of variable display of the universal figure is generated.

  The normal symbol fixing process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the stop display of the running public figure starts, and the predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses. Determine if there is. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and the auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

  The auxiliary game control process is a process performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. In addition, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[2-3. Special action processing]
In the special operation processing (S106), special symbol standby processing, special symbol variation processing, special symbol determination processing, jackpot game control processing, game state setting processing are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

[2-3-1. Special symbol waiting process]
The special symbol waiting process is not a jackpot gaming state, but is a process that is performed during waiting when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 relational random number stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 pending storage unit is performed. Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 pending random number stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 pending storage unit shift process is performed. ..

  In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 relational random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (see FIG. 11 ( (See A)) is used to perform a jackpot determination that determines whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 relation random number and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11(B)). Make a jackpot symbol type determination. Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current game state. The special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 13). The determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b (special figure 2 pending number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 2, information on the result of the jackpot determination, information on the result of the reach determination, information on the special figure variation time associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern, and the like. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure change time associated with the determined special figure 2 change pattern.

  The special figure 2 pending storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 pending storage unit shift processing, the special figure 2 relational random number stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 relational random number of the first area is specially selected. It is cleared from the hold storage unit 105b in FIG. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, a special figure 2 pending number command representing the special figure 2 pending number after the processing is generated.

  In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 1-related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a, and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state (FIG. 11 ( (See A)) is used to perform a jackpot determination that determines whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1-related random numbers and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11B). Make a jackpot symbol type determination. Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current game state. Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 12), the Toku-zu 1 variation pattern is determined. The determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a (special figure 1 pending number). Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command is associated with the information about being the special figure 1, the information about the result of the big hit determination, the information about the result of the reach determination, the information about the result of the big hit type determination, and the variation pattern of the special figure 1 Includes information such as special map change time. Then, based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the variable display of the special figure 1 is started on the special figure 1 display 81a.

  The special figure 1 pending storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 1 determination processing and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 pending storage unit shift processing, the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a are shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 1 related random numbers in the first area are specified. It is cleared from the holding storage unit 105a in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1-related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, a special figure 1 pending number command representing the special figure 1 pending number after the processing is generated.

  In addition, when both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination processing is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed in parallel. It is supposed not to be done.

[2-3-2. Special symbol fluctuation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of a special symbol. In the special symbol variation process, in response to the passage of the special symbol variation time, the special symbol display device 81 terminates the variable display of the special symbol and stops the special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination. If the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, the jackpot pattern indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a lose, the lose symbol showing the lose is stopped and displayed. Then, the special figure variation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation processing]
The special symbol fixing process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, if the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot game state is entered. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot type determination. Further, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is ended, the normal probability state is set. Then, the high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. In addition, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is ended, the non-time saving state is set. Then, the time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. In addition, if the special figure that is currently stopped and displayed is a missing symbol and the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are “0”, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 waits for a customer indicating that it is in a standby state. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The big hit game control process is a process performed in the big hit game state. In the jackpot game control process, the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 15) is used to carry out the jackpot game. After the transition to the jackpot gaming state, each round game is started according to the passage of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in response to the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of the jackpot type determination.

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

  The commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be appropriately added or changed.

6. Effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. A counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 below are provided in the effect RAM 124.

[1. Sub control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads out the program for the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 31 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, power-on processing according to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, setting of the effect CPU 122, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed.

  Next, interruption is prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. The method of updating the random number counter for effect determination with respect to various effects can be, for example, the same method as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added not by one, but by two. This is the same in the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number update process ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 displays the image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). In addition, the sub-control board 120 causes the speaker 52 to output sound via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects) and lamp control together with various effects performed by the image control board 140. Through the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light (various light emission effects by light emission are performed), the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 are operated (various movable bodies depending on the operation). To perform the production).

  The production control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits interruption (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

  The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the receive buffer of the effect RAM 124. This reception interrupt process is executed prior to the other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 32, an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

  In the input process, the operation of the operation unit operable by the player such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a and the sword button detection switch 41a is detected. In the light emission data output process, based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process described later, the light emission data is generated in order to cause the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light at a timing that matches the effect produced by the image. Is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode in accordance with the light emission data. In the movable device control process, based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process, the drive data is used to perform the movable object effect for operating the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 at a predetermined timing. Is output. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect in which the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 and the like are operated in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the drive data. In the watchdog timer processing, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 33, the received command analysis process (S4201), the effect timer update process (S4202), the voice control process (S4203), and the effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. ..

  In the received command analysis processing, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the reception interrupt processing (S4010), and processing according to the command (for example, effect selection, effect mode setting, command setting, etc.) is performed. I do. In the effect timer update processing, a timer for measuring the time for each effect is updated. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling voice output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

<Characteristics of pachinko machine PY1>
Hereinafter, the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. First, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute a jackpot game using the jackpot game control table shown in FIG.

  In the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 can determine any one of the "jackpot symbol 1", the "jackpot symbol 2" and the "jackpot symbol 3". On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process, it is possible to determine one of the "jackpot symbol 4" and the "jackpot symbol 5".

  In the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process, the gaming control microcomputer 101 has a ratio of 50% for "bonus symbol 1", 40% for "bonus symbol 2", and 10% for "bonus symbol 3", Determine the type of jackpot design. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process, the type of the jackpot symbol is determined at a ratio of 50% for the “bonnet symbol 4” and 50% for the “bonnet symbol 5”. As shown in FIG. 34, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game according to the determined jackpot symbol type.

  Here, the jackpot game will be described in detail. In the "big hit game 1" executed when the "big hit symbol 1" is determined, and the "big hit game 2" executed when the "big hit symbol 2" is determined, as shown in FIG. 34, Round games are played 16 times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The special winning opening 14 opens. From 9R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which a winning at the first big winning opening 14 cannot be expected. In other words, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, but the actual number of round games is 8.

  Further, in the "big hit game 3" executed when the "big hit symbol 3" is determined, as shown in FIG. 34, a round game is played 16 times. Then, in all of 1R to 16R, the first special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. In all of the jackpot games 1R to 16R, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and the winning of the first big winning opening 14 is practically not expected. In other words, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, but the actual number of round games is 0.

  Further, in the "big hit game 4" executed when the "big hit pattern 4" is determined, and in the "big hit game 5" executed when the "big hit pattern 5" is determined, as shown in FIG. 34. In addition, 16 round games will be played. Then, in all of 1R to 16R, the first special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. That is, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times.

  Therefore, the "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 2" in which the number of substantial round games is 8 times is more advantageous to the player than the "big hit game 3" in which the number of substantially round games is 0 times. It can be said that a big jackpot game, the jackpot game state in which the "big jackpot game 1" or "big jackpot game 2" is executed is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the "big jackpot game 3" is executed. In addition, the “big hit game 4” or “big hit game 5” in which the number of substantial round games is 16 times is the “big hit game 1” or “big hit game 2” in which the number of substantial round games is 8 times. Or, it can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the "bonus game 3" in which the number of the actual round games is 0, and the jackpot game state in which the "bonus game 4" or the "jackpot game 5" is executed Can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming state in which the "jackpot game 1", "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 3" is executed.

  Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

  After the jackpot game state in which any of the jackpot games of the "jackpot game 1", the "jackpot game 2", the "jackpot game 3", the "jackpot game 4", and the "jackpot game 5" are executed Even set a time saving state. Further, after the jackpot game state in which one of the jackpot game 1 and the jackpot game 4 is executed, the high probability state is set, while the "jackpot game 2", the "jackpot symbol 3" and After the jackpot game state in which one of the jackpot games 5 is executed, the high probability state is not set (the normal probability state is set). Therefore, after the big hit game state in which one of the "big hit game 1" and "big hit game 4" is executed, control is performed in the "high probability high base game state" in which a high probability state and a time saving state are set. However, after the big hit game state in which one of the "big hit game 2", "big hit game 3" and "big hit game 5" is executed, a normal probability state and a time saving state are set "low probability high" It is controlled by "base game state".

  Here, the "high probability high base game state" can be continued until the next big hit game is executed. On the other hand, the "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of times of variable display of special maps reaches 100 times.

  Therefore, the "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 4" in which the high-probability state is set thereafter is larger than the "big hit game 2", "big hit game 3", or "big hit game 5" in which the high-probability state is not set thereafter. Is also a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player, and the jackpot game state in which the "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 4" is executed is "jackpot game 2", "jackpot game 3" or "jackpot game 5". It can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming state in which is executed.

  Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the non-time saving state is set, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the result of the reach determination Also, the special figure variation pattern is determined based on the special figure variation pattern random number. As shown in FIG. 35, 20 types of special figure 1 change patterns “THP001” to “THP009”, “THP021” to “THP025”, and “THP032” to “THP037” are determined as the special figure 1 change patterns. Is possible. Which special pattern 1 variation pattern is determined is determined by the special figure variation pattern random number.

  When the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" and the result of the big hit symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 1", as the special figure 1 variation pattern, "THP001" to "THP003", "THP021" to "THP025" It is possible to determine eight types. Of the eight types of Toku-zu 1 variation patterns, “THP021” to “THP023” are easier to determine than the other Toku-zu 1 variation patterns.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is “big hit symbol 2”, as the special figure 1 variation pattern, “THP001” to “THP003”, “THP023” to “THP025” It is possible to determine six types. "THP023" and "THP024" of the six types of special figure 1 change patterns are easier to be determined than the other special figure 1 change patterns.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 3", two types of "THP023" and "THP025" are determined as the special figure 1 variation pattern. Is possible. Of the two types of Toku-zu 1 variation patterns, "THP025" is easier to determine than "THP023".

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “miss” and the result of the reach determination is “reach”, the special pattern 1 variation patterns are “THP004” to “THP006” and “THP032” to “THP037”. It is possible to determine the type. Of the nine types of Toku-zu 1 variation patterns, “THP006” is most easily determined.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “miss” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, it is possible to determine three types of “THP007” to “THP009” as the special pattern 1 variation pattern. is there. Which of the three types of fluctuation patterns in Toku-zu 1 is to be determined is assigned according to the number of holdings of Toku-zu 1. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine "THP007" of 13000 ms where the special figure fluctuation time is relatively long, and when the number of special figure 1 reservations is 3 to 4, the special figure 1 It is easy to determine "THP009" of 4000 ms with a relatively short fluctuation time.

  Next, the roles of the four types of special figure 1 change patterns “THP021”, “THP022”, “THP023”, and “THP025” will be described.

  As described above, when the “big hit symbol 1” is determined in the big hit symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process, it is controlled in the “high probability high base gaming state” after the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when "big hit symbol 2" or "big hit symbol 3" is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process, it is controlled in "low probability high base gaming state" after the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, it can be said that the case where the “big hit symbol 1” is determined is more likely to be a game state advantageous to the player than the case where the “big hit symbol 2” or the “big hit symbol 3” is determined.

  In addition, when the “big hit symbol 2” is determined in the big hit symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process, the substantial round game is controlled in the big jackpot gaming state in which the “big jackpot game 2” is executed eight times. It On the other hand, when the "big hit symbol 3" is determined in the big hit symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process, the substantial round game is controlled in the big jackpot gaming state in which the "big jackpot game 3" of 0 times is executed. It Therefore, it can be said that the case where the “big hit symbol 2” is determined is more likely to be in a gaming state advantageous to the player, than the case where the “big hit symbol 3” is determined.

  Therefore, because the special figure 1 variation pattern “THP021”, “THP022” is the special figure 1 variation pattern which is determined only when the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is “big hit symbol 1”, “THP021” or After the special figure variation effect corresponding to "THP022" is finished, it is a variation pattern that becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (a jackpot gaming state in which "big hit game 1" is executed). On the other hand, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP023", "THP025" is a special figure which is determined in any of the cases where the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 1", "big jackpot symbol 2" and "big jackpot symbol 3" Since it is one variation pattern, after the special figure variation effect corresponding to "THP023" or "THP025" is finished, it becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (a jackpot gaming state in which "big hit game 1" is executed). In some cases, it is a variation pattern that may result in a more unfavorable game state (a big jackpot game state in which the "big jackpot game 2" or "big jackpot game 3" is executed).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36 to FIG. 42, the special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. First, main effects that can be executed in the special figure variation effect will be described.

A. Normal variation This is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of special maps. Since the special figure variation effect is performed first, the special figure variation effect functions as an indication that the special figure variation effect is started.

B. After the "normal fluctuation" reach, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol. Since it is performed regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" or "miss", it functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. Further, since it may develop to reach productions such as “character A reach” and “relief system reach” after that, it also functions as an indication that there is a possibility that the reach production may be performed.

C. N reach This is a performance that may be performed after the "reach" is established. Since it is performed regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" or "miss", it functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game may be played.

D. Development performance This is a performance that may be performed after "N reach". After that, since reach effects such as "SP reach" and "character A reach" are performed, it functions as an effect that suggests that the reach effect is performed.

E. Character A reach This is an effect that may be performed after "N reach" via "development effect". Since it is performed regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" or "miss", it functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. Further, since it is easier to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, it also functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be played.

F. Chara-B Reach This is a performance that may be performed after "Character-A Reach" via "Character-B Revolution". Since it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, it functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. In addition, the jackpot game is easier to play when the character develops into the "character B reach" after the "character A reach" than it does not develop into the "character B reach" after the "character A reach". Therefore, the “character B reach” also functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the “character A reach”. Moreover, "character B reach" is performed when the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 1", but is not performed when it is "big hit symbol 2" or "big hit symbol 3". Therefore, the "big hit game 1" may be performed (the "big hit game 2" or the "big hit game 3" is not performed), which also functions as an effect.

G. Character C reach This is an effect that may be performed after "Character B reach" through "Character C inspiration effect". Since it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, it functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. Also, the jackpot game is easier to play when the character develops into the "character C reach" after the "character B reach" than it does not develop into the "character C reach" after the "character B reach". Therefore, the “character C reach” also functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the “character B reach”. In addition, "character C reach" is performed when the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "bonus symbol 1", but not when it is "bonus symbol 2" or "bonus symbol 3". Therefore, the "big hit game 1" may be performed (the "big hit game 2" or the "big hit game 3" is not performed), which also functions as an effect.

H. Relief system reach This is an effect that may be performed after "N reach" without "development effect". Since it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, it functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. In addition, when the “reach system reach” is developed after “N reach”, the jackpot game is less likely to be performed than when the “character A reach” is developed after “N reach”. "Also functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is less likely to be played than "Character A reach".

I. Challenge production This is a production that may be performed via the "challenge-raising production" after the "character A reach" or the "relief system reach". Since it is performed regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" or "miss", it functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game may be played. In addition, the "challenge effect" is performed even when the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 2" or "big hit symbol 3", so "big hit game 1" It also functions as an effect that suggests that the “big hit game 2” or the “big hit game 3” may be performed.

J. Character B instigation production This is the production performed in "Character A reach". After that, since it may develop into "character B reach", it functions as an effect that suggests that "character B reach" may be performed.

K. Character C instigation production This is the production performed in "Character B reach". After that, since it may develop into “character C reach”, it functions as an effect that suggests that “character C reach” may be performed.

L. Successive effect This is an effect that may be performed after the “character B instigation effect” or the “character C instigation effect”. Since it is performed when the character develops to "character B reach" or "character C reach", it functions as an effect that suggests that the character develops to "character B reach" or "character C reach".

M. Challenge instigation production This is the production that may be performed if "Character B reach" is not developed after "Character A reach", or if it is not suggested that a jackpot game will be performed after "Relief system reach". is there. Since it may develop into a "challenge effect" after that, it functions as an effect that suggests that the "challenge effect" may be performed.

  Next, the effect flow of the special figure variation effect will be described in detail. Here, although the description will be centered on the effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, according to the display of the effect image, the light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, and the sound effect using the speaker 52, Is executed.

  First, the special figure variation effect for the special figure 1 variation patterns “THP021” and “THP032” will be described. This special map 1 variation pattern is associated with “character C jackpot variation” and “character C loss variation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 35). The special character variation productions of "Character C jackpot variation" and "Character C loss variation" are mainly composed of "normal variation → reach → N reach → development production → character A reach → character B reach → character C reach". The effect flow is executed (second column from the right in the table of FIG. 35).

  In the special figure variation effect of “Character C jackpot variation” and “Character C loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 36(A), in the display unit 50a, along with the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the left small symbol is displayed. The "normal fluctuation" is performed in which the variable display of the KZ1, the small and medium symbols KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 36(B), the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then the right effect symbol EZ3 having the same number as the left effect symbol EZ1 is substantially in the vertical direction central position. "N-reach" is performed after "temporary reach" is established by temporarily stopping in a line in the horizontal direction.

  In "N reach", as shown in FIG. 36(C), an effect in which the medium effect symbol EZ2 is gradually decelerated is performed. Then, the "character A reach" is performed after the "development effect" (see FIG. 23) that suggests that the effect is developed (the "character A reach" is performed).

  In the "character A reach", as shown in FIG. 36(D), a background image dedicated to the character A reach (a background image G115 for the character A reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a scene in which the ally character A runs and " An image G4 (image of "Escape from the castle!") indicating that "Character A reach" has been started is displayed. After that, when the “character A reach” progresses, a “character B curse production” is performed, which suggests that the ally character B may come to help (the “character B reach” may be performed). ..

  In the “character B insulting effect”, as shown in FIG. 36(E), the logo accessory device 57 is activated to move the logo movable body 57k up and down, and the shadow of the ally character B is displayed on the display unit 50a. The representing character B shadow image G5 is displayed (corresponding to the possibility that the ally character B may come to help). Then, as shown in FIG. 36(F), when the logo movable body 57k is moved to the raised position and the "success effect" in which the ally character B appears on the display unit 50a is performed, the "character B reach" is developed. ..

  In the "character B reach", as shown in FIG. 37(A), a background image dedicated to the character B reach (background image G116 for character B reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the teammate character A and the teammate character B are displayed. The running scene is displayed. After that, when the "character B reach" progresses, a "character C encouraging effect" is performed, which indicates that the main character C may come to help (the "character C reach" may be performed). .

  In “Character C incitement”, as shown in FIG. 37(B), the logo accessory device 57 is actuated to move the logo movable body 57k up and down, and the shadow of the main character C is displayed on the display unit 50a. The representing character C shadow image G6 is displayed (corresponding to the possibility that the main character C comes to help). Then, as shown in FIG. 37(C), when the logo movable body 57k is moved to the raised position and the "success production" in which the main character C appears on the display unit 50a, "character C reach" is developed. ..

  In the "character C reach", as shown in FIG. 37(D), a background image dedicated to the character C reach (a background image G117 for character C reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the ally character A, the ally character B, and the main character are displayed. A scene in which the character C is about to escape from the castle is displayed. Then, when the “character C reach” progresses, a “sword-shaped button operation effect” (see FIG. 26) in which an effective period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is effective occurs.

  After the "sword-shaped button operation effect", when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "character C jackpot variation", as shown in FIG. 37(E), the ally character A, the ally character B, and the main character are displayed on the display unit 50a. A scene in which the character C has successfully escaped from the castle is displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit. On the other hand, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is “character C loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 37(F), the ally character A, the ally character B, and the main character C escape from the castle on the display unit 50a. The scene that has failed is displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a loss.

  Next, the special figure change effect for the special figure 1 change patterns “THP022” and “THP033” will be described. This special map 1 variation pattern is associated with “character B jackpot variation” and “character B loss variation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 35). In the special character variation production of “Character B jackpot variation” and “Character B loss variation”, the production flow mainly composed of “normal variation→reach→N reach→development production→character A reach→character B reach” is executed. (The second column from the right in the table of FIG. 35).

  The special character variation productions of “Character B jackpot variation” and “Character B loss variation” have the same production flow as “Character C jackpot variation” and “Character C loss variation” up to “Character C whirling production” (FIG. 36). (A)-FIG.36(F), FIG.37(A)-FIG.37(B)). After the "character C instigation effect", the logo movable body 57k is moved to the lowered position, and the "success effect" is not performed, and the "character B reach" is continued. After that, when the “character B reach” further progresses, a “sword-shaped button operation effect” (see FIG. 26) in which an effective period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is effective occurs.

  After the "sword-shaped button operation effect", when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "character B jackpot variation", as shown in FIG. 38(A), the ally character A and the ally character B are displayed on the display unit 50a. A scene that has successfully escaped from the castle is displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit. On the other hand, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is “character B loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 38B, a scene in which the teammate character A and teammate character B have failed to escape from the castle on the display unit 50a. Is displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a loss.

  Next, the special figure change effect for the special figure 1 change patterns “THP023” and “THP034” will be described. This special map 1 variation pattern is associated with “character/challenge jackpot variation” and “character/challenge loss variation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 35). In the special character variation production of “Character/Challenge jackpot variation” and “Character/Challenge lost variation”, the production flow mainly consists of “normal variation→reach→N reach→development production→character A reach→challenge production”. It is executed (second column from the right in the table of FIG. 35).

  The special character variation productions of "Character/Challenge jackpot variation" and "Character/Challenge lose variation" are the same as the "Character C jackpot variation" and "Character C loss variation" until "Character B incline production" ( FIG. 36(A) to FIG. 36(E)). If the logo movable body 57k is moved to the lowered position and the “success effect” is not performed after the “character B insulting effect”, as shown in FIG. 39(A), the ally character A is displayed as the enemy character on the display unit 50a. The scene captured by is displayed, and the “challenge fanning effect” is performed, which suggests that the challenge pattern may stop (the “challenge effect” may be performed).

  In the “challenge insulting effect”, as shown in FIG. 39(B), the challenge symbol is variably displayed at low speed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 39(C), the challenge pattern is stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and the “challenge effect” is developed.

  In the "challenge effect", as shown in FIG. 40(A), a background image dedicated to the challenge effect (background image G118 for challenge effect) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the "BIGBONUS symbol", "SMALLBONUS symbol", and "mode" are displayed. A plurality of types of symbols including "change symbol" and "x symbol" are variably displayed. After that, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “character/challenge jackpot variation” and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is “jackpot symbol 1”, as shown in FIG. 40(B), the display unit 50a The "BIGBONUS symbol" is stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit. When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “character/challenge jackpot variation” and the jackpot symbol type determination result is “jackpot symbol 2”, as shown in FIG. 40C, the display unit 50a. "SMALLBONUS symbol" is stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit. When the special figure 1 variation pattern is “character/challenge jackpot variation” and the jackpot symbol type determination result is “jackpot symbol 3”, as shown in FIG. 40(D), the display unit 50a The "mode change symbol" is stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit. On the other hand, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "character/challenge loss variation", as shown in FIG. 40(E), the "x symbol" is stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ2 are displayed. , EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner showing a loss.

  Next, the special figure variation effect for the special figure 1 variation pattern “THP035” will be described. This special figure 1 variation pattern is associated with “character A loss variation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 35). In the special character variation effect of "character A loss variation", an effect flow mainly composed of "normal variation → reach → N reach → development effect → character A reach" is executed (from the right side of the table in FIG. 35, 2). The second column).

  The special figure variation effect of "character A loss variation" is the same as the flow of "character/challenge loss variation" up to "challenge fanning effect" (FIGS. 36(A) to 36(E), FIG. 39(A). )-FIG. 39(B)). After the "challenge insulting effect", as shown in FIG. 39(D), the disappointing symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 indicate a big hit. Stop display.

  Next, the special figure change effect for the special figure 1 change patterns “THP024” and “THP036” will be described. This special figure 1 variation pattern is associated with “relief jackpot variation” and “relief loss variation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 35). In the special figure variation production of "relief jackpot variation" and "relief loss variation", an effect flow mainly composed of "normal variation→reach→N reach→relief system reach" is executed (the right side of the table in FIG. 35). From the second column).

  The special figure variation effects of "relief jackpot variation" and "relief loss variation" have the same effect flow as "character C jackpot variation" and "character C loss variation" up to "N reach" (FIG. 36(A)- FIG. 36(C)). After “N reach”, “relief system reach” is performed without performing “development production”.

  In the "relief system reach", as shown in FIG. 41(A), a background image dedicated to the relief system reach (relief system reach background image G119) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the enlarged middle effect design EZ2 is low speed. Is displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "relief jackpot variation", as shown in FIG. 41(B), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are displayed on the display unit 50a. The temporary stop display is performed in a mode showing a big hit, and then the stop display is performed. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is “relief loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 41(C), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are displayed on the display unit 50a. Temporary stop display is performed in a mode indicating a loss, and then stop display is performed.

  Next, the special figure variation effect for the special figure 1 variation patterns “THP025” and “THP037” will be described. This special figure 1 variation pattern is associated with “relief/challenge jackpot variation” and “relief/challenge loss variation” (the rightmost column in the table of FIG. 35). In the special effect variation production of "relief/challenge jackpot variation" and "relief/challenge loss variation", a production flow mainly composed of "normal variation→reach→N reach→relief system reach→challenge production" is executed. (Second column from the right in the table of FIG. 35).

  The special effect variation productions of “rescue/challenge jackpot variation” and “relief/challenge loss variation” have the same production flow as “relief jackpot variation” and “relief loss variation” up to “relief system reach” (FIG. 36 ( A) to FIG. 36(C) and FIG. 41(A)). After the "relief system reach", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode showing a loss (see FIG. 41(C)). After that, the above-mentioned “challenge-inspiring effect (see FIG. 39(B))” is performed. Then, after the “challenge fanning effect”, the challenge pattern is stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and the above-mentioned “challenge effect” (see FIG. 40(A)) is developed. After the "challenge production", if the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "rescue/challenge jackpot variation" and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "jackpot symbol 1", "BIGBONUS symbol" is displayed on the display unit 50a. Is stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit (see FIG. 40(B)). If the special pattern 1 variation pattern is “relief/challenge jackpot variation” and the jackpot symbol type determination result is “bonus symbol 2”, the “SMALLBONUS symbol” is stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit (see FIG. 40(C)). Further, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is "relief/challenge jackpot variation" and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "bonus symbol 3", the "mode change symbol" is stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. , The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit (see FIG. 40(D)). On the other hand, when the special pattern 1 variation pattern is “relief/challenge loss variation”, the “x symbol” is stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3. Is stopped and displayed in such a manner as to indicate a loss (see FIG. 40(E)).

  Next, the “challenge-raising effect” will be described in detail. The special control 1 variation pattern of the effect control microcomputer 121 is “character/challenge jackpot variation”, “character/challenge loss variation”, “character A loss variation”, “relief loss variation”, “relief/challenge loss variation”. It is possible to execute the “challenge-inspiring production” with the special figure variation production.

  The “challenge-inspiring production” includes three types of production modes, a production mode A, a production mode B, and a production mode C. In the production mode A, "challenge-raising production," blue challenge patterns are variably displayed at low speed. In the production mode B, "challenge-inspired production", the green challenge pattern is variably displayed at a low speed. In "Challenge-inspiring production" of production mode C, red challenge patterns are variably displayed at low speed. It should be noted that the type and number of effect modes can be changed appropriately. The effect contents of each effect mode can be appropriately changed within a range in which the player can recognize the difference.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the challenge agitation effect selection table shown in FIG. 42A to determine which of the effect modes A, B, and C the "challenge agitation effect" is executed for. Determine by percentage.

  In the case of “character/challenge jackpot fluctuation” and “relief/challenge jackpot fluctuation”, the effect mode A is determined at 30%, the effect mode B is determined at 30%, and the effect mode C is determined at 40%. In these special figure variation effects, the challenge symbols are stopped and displayed, and "challenge effects" are performed. Then, after the "challenge effect", the "BIGBONUS symbol", the "SMALLBONUS symbol" or the "mode change symbol" is stopped and displayed.

  In the case of “character/challenge loss variation” and “rescue/challenge loss variation”, the effect mode A is determined to be 45%, the effect mode B is determined to be 35%, and the effect mode C is determined to be 20%. In these special figure variation effects, the challenge symbols are stopped and displayed, and "challenge effects" are performed. Then, after the "challenge effect", the "x design" is stopped and displayed.

  In the case of "character A loss variation" or "rescue loss variation", the effect mode A is determined at a rate of 60%, the effect mode B is determined at a rate of 40%, and the effect mode C is not determined. In these special figure variation effects, the disappointing symbol is stopped and displayed, and the "challenge effect" is not performed.

  Therefore, in the order of effect mode A<effect mode B<effect mode C, the chanel symbols are easily stopped and displayed (“challenge effect” is easily executed). In addition, in the order of effect mode A<effect mode B<effect mode C, “BIGBONUS symbol”, “SMALLBONUS symbol” or “mode change symbol” is likely to be stopped and displayed (the jackpot game is easy to be executed. ).

  Next, the “challenge effect” will be described in detail. The effect control microcomputer 121 produces a special figure variation pattern in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is “character/challenge jackpot variation”, “rescue/challenge jackpot variation”, “character/challenge loss variation”, “rescue/challenge loss variation”. "Challenge production" can be executed.

  The “challenge effect” has three kinds of effect modes: effect mode D, effect mode E and effect mode F. In the "challenge production" of the production mode D, one "BIGBONUS symbol", one "SMALLBONUS symbol", one "mode change symbol" and two "x symbols" are variably displayed. In the "challenge production" of the production mode E, two "BIGBONUS symbols", one "SMALLBONUS symbol", one "mode change symbol" and one "x symbol" are variably displayed. In the “challenge production” of the production mode F, two “BIGBONUS symbols”, two “SMALLBONUS symbols” and one “mode change symbol” are variably displayed. It should be noted that the type and number of effect modes can be changed appropriately. The effect contents of each effect mode can be appropriately changed within a range in which the player can recognize the difference.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 determines which of the effect mode D, the effect mode E and the effect mode F to execute the "challenge effect" using the challenge effect selection table shown in FIG. 42(B).

  In the case of "Character/Challenge jackpot fluctuation" or "Relief/Challenge jackpot fluctuation" and "Big hit symbol 1", the effect mode D is 30%, the effect mode E is 40%, and the effect mode F is 30%. decide. In the "challenge effect" in these special figure variation effects, the "BIGBONUS symbol" is stopped and displayed.

  In the case of "Character/Challenge jackpot fluctuation" or "Relief/Challenge jackpot fluctuation" and "Bonus symbol 2", the effect mode D is 30%, the effect mode E is 30%, and the effect mode F is 40%. decide. In the "challenge effect" in these special figure variation effects, the "SMALLBONU symbol" is stopped and displayed.

  In the case of “Character/Challenge jackpot fluctuation” or “Relief/Challenge jackpot fluctuation” and “Bonus symbol 3”, the effect mode D is 40%, the effect mode E is 30%, and the effect mode F is 30%. decide. In the "challenge effect" in these special figure variation effects, the "mode change symbol" is stopped and displayed.

  In the case of “character/challenge loss effect” or “rescue/challenge loss variation”, the effect mode D is determined at a rate of 60% and the effect mode E is determined at a rate of 40%, and the effect mode F is not determined. In the "challenge effect" in these special figure variation effects, "x symbol" is stopped and displayed.

  Therefore, in the order of effect mode D<effect mode E<effect mode F, the “BIGBONUS symbol” or the “SMALLBONUS symbol” is likely to be stopped and displayed (“the jackpot game 1” or “the jackpot game 2” is easily executed. Has become). In addition, the production mode E is more likely to be stopped and displayed in the production mode E than in the production modes D and F (“big hit game 1” is larger than “big hit game 2” or “big hit game 1”). It is easier to implement).

  Next, the relationship between the “challenge fanning effect” and the “challenge effect” will be described.

  The "challenge instigation production" is performed when "character A reach" is not developed into "character B reach" and when "relief system reach" does not suggest that a jackpot game is performed. "Challenge production" is "Challenge production" after passing through "Relief system reach" even if "Challenge production" succeeded after passing through "Character A reach" (when the challenge pattern is stopped and displayed). It is performed even when the "effect" is successful (when the challenge symbol is stopped and displayed).

  Here, the success probability of the “challenge-inspiring production” will be described. The success probability of the “challenge-inspiring production” after passing through the “character A reach” is about 76% (see the distribution ratio in FIG. 35). On the other hand, the success rate of the “challenge-inspiring production” after passing through the “relief system reach” is about 71% (see the distribution ratio in FIG. 35).

  In other words, the ease with which the subsequent “challenge production” is performed differs between the “challenge-raising production” after passing through the “character A reach” and the “challenge-raising production” after passing through the “relief system reach”. It is possible to suggest the possibility of succeeding in the "challenge fanning effect" by the effect flow until the "challenge fanning effect" is performed. Here, the former is easier to perform the “challenge effect”, but the latter is also easier to perform the “challenge effect”.

  Next, the relationship between the "challenge effect" and the "BIGBONUS symbol" and the "SMALLBONUS symbol" will be described.

  “Challenge production” is performed when the “Challenge production” succeeded after passing through the “Character A reach” and when “Challenge production” succeeded after passing through the “relief system reach”. Be seen. The "BIGBONUS symbol" and the "SMALLBONUS symbol" may be stopped and displayed either in the "challenge effect" after passing through the "character A reach" or in the "challenge effect" after passing through the "relief system reach".

  Here, the success probability of the “challenge effect” (the probability that the “BIGBONUS symbol” and the “SMALLBONUS symbol” will be stopped and displayed) will be described. The success rate of the “challenge effect” after passing through the “character A reach” is about 45% (see the distribution rate in FIG. 35). On the other hand, the success rate of the “challenge effect” after passing through the “relief system reach” is about 29% (see the distribution rate in FIG. 35).

  In other words, "Challenge production" after passing through "Character A reach" and "Challenge production" after passing through "Relief system reach", and then "BIGBONUS symbol" or "SMALLBONUS symbol" is stopped and displayed. The probability (the probability that a jackpot game with a real round will be executed) is different, and it is possible to suggest the possibility of succeeding in "challenge production" by the production flow until "challenge production" is performed. It is possible. Here, the former is easier to stop and display the "BIGBONUS symbol" or the "SMALLBONUS symbol", but the latter is easier to stop and display the "BIGBONUS symbol" or "SMALLBONUS symbol". .

  Next, the relationship between the “character B instigation effect”, the “character C instinct effect”, the “challenge instinct effect”, and the “challenge effect” will be described.

  If "Character A Reach" does not develop into "Character B Reach", "Challenge production" is performed. Therefore, even if "Character B Reach" does not develop, "Challenge production" is performed. There is a possibility that it will be lost. On the other hand, if "Character B Reach" is not developed to "Character C Reach", "Challenge Reach" is not performed and "Character B Reach" is continued. Even if it is not done, it is possible to enjoy whether or not it is a big hit with the "character B reach" ("sword-shaped button operation effect").

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The effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the embodiment will be described below.

(1) As the jackpot game when it develops into "character B reach", the "bonus game 1" that is advantageous to the player is performed, so that the "jacket game 1" of the player is performed by the "character B reach". It is possible to raise expectations for things.

(2) Even if the "Character B Reach" is not developed, the "Challenge production" may be performed. Therefore, even if the "Chara B Reach" is not developed, the "Challenge production" Expectations remain, and it is possible to continue the player's expectation that a jackpot game will be played.

(3) If "Character B Reach" develops into "Character C Reach", the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than "Character B Reach". It is possible to further increase the player's expectation that a jackpot game will be played.

(4) When the "challenge effect" is performed, the "big hit game 1" that is advantageous to the player may be performed, or the "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 3" that is more disadvantageous may be performed. Therefore, the "challenge effect" can be performed regardless of the type of the jackpot pattern, and the player can experience the "challenge effect" more.

(5) When the “character B reach” is not developed into the “character C reach”, the “challenge effect” is not performed, so that the player can be concentrated on the “character B reach”.

(6) Even if the "Character A Reach" does not develop into "Character B Reach", or if the "relief system reach" does not suggest that the jackpot game is to be played, the "challenge production" is performed. Therefore, even if it develops to "Character A reach" or "relief system reach", expectations for "challenge production" remain, and the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be played. It is possible to continue.

(7) Even if "Character A Reach" does not develop into "Character B Reach", or even if "Relief Reach" does not suggest that a jackpot game is to be played, "Challenge inspiring production" Since it may be performed, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation that the "challenge effect" will be performed even if the development is disadvantageous to the player.

(8) Success in "Challenge production" depending on whether "Character A reach" did not develop to "Character B reach" or when "relief system reach" did not suggest that a jackpot game would be played. Since the probabilities are different, it is possible to change the player's expectation that the "challenge production" will be performed by developing the "challenge production".

(9) Success rate of "Challenge production" depending on whether "Character A reach" did not develop to "Character B reach" or when "relief system reach" was not suggested Therefore, it is possible to change the player's expectation in the “challenge production” by developing the “challenge production”.

<Example of Modification of Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined appropriately. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the modified examples described below can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in this specification.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, the special pattern 1 variation pattern “THP032 (“character C loss variation”)” may not be determined. In this case, it is possible to suggest to the player that the “big hit game 1” is performed by performing the “character C reach”. In addition, in the special figure variation effect corresponding to the special figure 1 variation pattern “THP021 (“character C jackpot variation”)”, a special character different from the hero character C may appear. In this case, it is possible to suggest to the player that the "big hit game 1" is performed by the appearance of the special character.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is "miss", the special pattern 1 variation pattern "THP034 ("character/challenge loss variation")" may not be determined. In this case, it is possible to suggest to the player that any one of the "big hit game 1", the "big hit game 2" and the "big hit game 3" will be played by performing the "challenge effect".

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, the special pattern 1 variation pattern “THP037 (“relief/challenge loss variation”)” may not be determined. In this case, it is possible to suggest to the player that any one of the "big hit game 1", the "big hit game 2" and the "big hit game 3" will be played by performing the "challenge effect".

  When the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, one of the special pattern 1 variation patterns “THP034 (“character/challenge loss variation”)” and “THP037 (“relief/challenge loss variation”)” is selected. Only the special figure 1 variation pattern may be determined. In this case, one of the case where the “challenge effect” is performed via the “character A reach” and the “challenge effect” is performed via the “relief system reach”, It is possible to suggest to the player that any one of the "big hit game 1", "big hit game 2" and "big hit game 3" will be played.

  In addition, the production mode is defined by "challenge-raising production" after passing through "chara-A reach" and "character-launching production" and "challenge-launching production" after passing through "relief system reach". You can make them different. For example, the display form of the challenge pattern may be different.

  In addition, the production mode is different between the “challenge production” after passing through the “character A reach” and the “chara B incline production” and the “challenge production” after passing through the “relief system reach”. May be. For example, one may be a change in the design, and the other may be an effect for prompting the operation of the hemispherical button 40.

  In addition, the “challenge-raising production” after passing through the “chara-A reach” and the “chara-b-launching production” and the “challenge-launching production” after passing through the “relief system reach” have the same probability. You may make it perform "challenge production."

  In addition, “Challenge production” after passing through “Character A reach” and “Character B incline production” and “Challenge production” after passing through “Relief system reach” have the same probability of “BIGBONUS Either of the "design" and the "SMALLBONUS design" may be stopped and displayed.

  Further, the production mode may be different between the “success production” after the “character B instigation production” and the “success production” after the “character C insulation production”. For example, the logo movable body 57k may be moved to the raised position on one side and the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk and the board front lower movable body 55Dk may be combined on the other side.

<Other changes>
Hereinafter, regarding the gaming machine of the present invention, other modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the embodiment will be described.

  Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are not constituted by three symbols, It may be configured with a pattern other than three such as two. For example, you may provide two designs divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Further, one common symbol may be provided for both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the image may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 and the sub-control board 120 may be controlled. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in a region other than the game region 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the LED device may be controlled by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  Further, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. In addition, the special figure determination process may be performed for the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers in the order stored in the pending storage unit.

  Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of Toku-zu 1 and the variable display of Toku-zu 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of Toku-zu 1 and the variable display of Toku-zu 2 are performed in parallel. It may be configured as.

  Further, in the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates, but they may be configured to be performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

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

<Invention disclosed in the embodiment>
The following Invention A, Invention B, and Invention C have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Description of Embodiments]. In the description of the invention A, the invention B, and the invention C, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiments of the invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A3, the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B3, and the invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C3.

The gaming machine according to Invention A1 is
Judgment means for judging whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player (big hit game state, time saving state) (big hit judgment, big hit symbol type judgment),
And a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The special game state includes a first special game state (big hit game 2, low probability high base game state) and a second special game state (big hit game 1, high) which is more advantageous than the first special game state. There is a high probability base game state),
The effect execution means,
Based on the result of the determination, a special effect (character A reach) that suggests the possibility of entering the special game state may be executed.
In the special effect, a success effect that suggests success may be derived,
When the success effect is derived in the special effect, a first development effect (character B reach) that suggests that the second special game state is highly likely to be executed may be executed.
If the first development effect is not executed without deriving the success effect in the special effect, it may be in either the first special game state or the second special game state. The suggested second development effect (challenge effect) may be executed.
It is characterized by

The game according to invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The effect execution means,
In the first development effect, the same or different re-success effect may be derived.
When the re-success production is derived in the first development production, a third development production (character C reach) is executed which suggests that the second special game state is more likely than the first development production. There is something to do,
It is characterized by

The game machine according to Invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The effect execution means,
If the third development effect is not executed without deriving the re-successive effect in the first development effect, the second development effect is not executed,
It is characterized by

The game machine according to Invention B1 is
Judgment means for judging whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player (big hit game state, time saving state) (big hit judgment, big hit symbol type judgment),
And a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The effect execution means,
Based on the result of the determination, when a first special effect (character A reach) that suggests the possibility of entering the special game state is executed, and a second special effect different from the first special effect ( There is a time when performing a relief type reach),
After executing the first special effect or the second special effect, a third special effect (challenge effect) that indicates whether or not the special game state is to be performed may be executed.
In the first special effect or the second special effect, a stirrer effect (challenge stirrer effect) may be executed that suggests that the third special effect may be executed.
It is characterized by

The game machine according to Invention B2 is
A game according to Invention B1,
There is a probability that the third special effect is executed when the first special effect is executed and the fanning effect is executed and when the second special effect is executed and the fanning effect is executed. Different from each other,
It is characterized by

The game machine according to Invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1 or invention B2,
The first special effect is an effect that suggests that the special game state is more likely than the second special effect,
The effect execution means,
In the first special effect, a success effect that suggests success may be derived,
When the success effect is derived in the first special effect, a high expectation effect (character B reach) may be executed, which suggests that the special game state is more likely than the first special effect. ,
The agitation effect may be executed when the success effect is not derived in the first special effect and the high expectation effect is not executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to Invention C1 is
Judgment means for judging whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player (big hit game state, time saving state) (big hit judgment, big hit symbol type judgment),
And a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The effect execution means,
Based on the result of the determination, the possibility of entering the special game state is relatively high when the first special effect (character A reach) that suggests that the possibility of entering the special game state is relatively high. When performing the second special effect (relief system reach) that suggests that it is relatively low,
After executing the first special effect or the second special effect, a third special effect (challenge effect) that indicates whether or not the special game state is to be performed may be executed.
When the third special effect is executed after the first special effect and when the third special effect is executed after the second special effect, the special game state is set in the third special effect. The probabilities of being different are different from each other,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention C1,
The special game in the third special effect is performed when the third special effect is executed after the first special effect, rather than when the third special effect is executed after the second special effect. Is easily suggested to be in a state,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to Invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1 or invention C2,
The effect execution means,
In the first special effect, a success effect that suggests success may be derived,
When the success effect is derived in the first special effect, a high expectation effect (character B reach) may be executed, which suggests that the special game state is more likely than the first special effect. ,
The development effect may be executed when the success effect is not derived and the high expectation effect is not executed in the first special effect,
It is characterized by

PY1... Pachinko gaming machine 1... Gaming board 50... Image display device 57... Logo accessory device 57k... Logo movable body 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Performance control microcomputer

Claims (2)

Determination means for determining whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player,
And a performance executing means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The effect execution means,
Based on the result of the determination, when performing the first reach effect that suggests that the possibility of entering the special game state is relatively high, and when the possibility of entering the special game state is relatively low. When there is a suggested second reach effect,
After executing the first reach effect or the second reach effect, a development effect that suggests whether or not the special game state is to be performed may be executed,
A third reach effect may be executed which suggests that the special game state is more likely than the first reach effect.
In the first reach effect, there are cases where a success effect that suggests success is derived and cases where it is not derived,
The third reach effect may be executed after the first reach effect when the success effect is derived in the first reach effect, while the success effect is derived in the first reach effect. If neither is performed or the second reach effect is performed, it is not performed,
When the success effect is derived in the first reach effect, the development effect is not executed after the first reach effect, while the success effect is not derived in the first reach effect. If it is, it may be executed after the first reach effect,
It is suggested that the special game state is set in the development production when the development production is executed after the first reach production and when the development production is executed after the second reach production. The probabilities are different from each other,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
It is suggested that the special game state in the development performance is set when the development performance is executed after the first reach performance, rather than when the development performance is executed after the second reach performance. Easy to be
A gaming machine characterized by that.