JP6730752B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various effects have been performed on a game machine by using an image or the like displayed on a display unit. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, it is described that a predetermined notice effect such as the appearance of a character is performed while performing variable display of effect symbols based on the determination. In addition, the characters are supposed to appear in the super reach, which has a high expectation of jackpots.

JP, 2003-111931, A

By the way, in the above-mentioned conventional game machines and the like, the production tends to be simple and simple, and there is room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game.

A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention,
A production means including a display means capable of displaying a predetermined production image on the display unit,
An operation means that allows operation input by the player,
A game machine having an effect executing means capable of executing an effect using the effect means,
The effect execution means,
On the display unit, a first change effect and a second change effect can be executed as change effects that can be changed in a manner of increasing a predetermined specific display toward a specific stage.
In the change effect, it is possible to change the specific display in response to the operation input to the operation means,
The second change effect can be executed after the specific display reaches the specific stage in the first change effect, and the second change effect is different from the first change effect in the aspect. A specific display can be displayed, and the changed specific display, which is the specific display after the second change performance is changed to the specific stage in the first change performance, is hidden by the increased specific display. It can be executed in various modes .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through the production.

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 on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in a standby state, and (B) shows the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. It 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 an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a universal figure variation pattern determination table, (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of holding production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of operation production. 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 flow chart of 1ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table related to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a timing chart showing an effect flow according to various fluctuation patterns. It is a figure explaining how a battle start effect of battle reach is performed. It is a figure explaining a mode that the 1st attack production of a 1st embodiment is performed. It is a figure explaining the case of the success mode of the 1st attack production of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining a mode that the 2nd attack production of a 1st embodiment is performed. It is a figure explaining the case of the success mode of the 2nd attack production of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the case of the failure mode of the 1st attack production of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the case of the failure mode of the 2nd attack production of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining a mode that the 1st attack production of a 2nd embodiment is performed. It is a figure explaining the case of the success mode of the 1st attack production of a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining a mode that the 2nd attack production of a 2nd embodiment is performed. It is a figure explaining the case of the success mode of the 2nd attack production of 2nd Embodiment.

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 overlapping 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 to omit the name of information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like for the symbol or code. May be abbreviated. In addition, 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 there is no contradiction in processing contents.

<Basic embodiment>
A game machine of the present invention will be described in a later first embodiment. First, a basic embodiment which is a basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment 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 a front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "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 FIG. 1, 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 gaming machine PY1 is installed in the gaming shop, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. The transparent plate 23t only needs to be able to visually recognize the game area 6 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 (rotation angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount that the launching device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) to be applied to the gaming ball to launch the gaming ball. Has been. 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 referred to as “normal 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. Further, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided in the right decorative body 32 that is formed so as to project forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. ..

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 which is 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 surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable 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 a performance 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, on the outer side of the inner wall portion 1B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is formed 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 and the like 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 in which 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. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided in a protruding manner. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, and includes 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 appropriately guides to the second special winning opening 15 and the like is configured. The starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as ball entrances, and the big winning openings such as the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are called special winning openings or specific winning openings. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage opening or a passage area.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, a center frame (center decoration body) 61 that decorates the peripheral edge of the opening 1A is provided. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage that can guide the game ball to the first starting port 11 described later and a warp that can guide the game ball to the stage.

Further, in the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting opening 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second starting/disallowing entry into the second starting opening 12 A starting winning device (so-called "Den Chu") 12D is provided.

The first starting 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 map 1-related random numbers described below: hereinafter, "special map 1 lottery") (Also referred to as) and the special display of the special figure 1 are triggered. Further, when the game balls win the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The power tube 12D includes an operable power tube opening/closing member 12k. The power tube opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where the game ball cannot enter the second starting opening 12. Then, in the special state, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can enter the second starting opening 12. In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chew 12D. Only when the electric chewing opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is opened. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as a “closed state” of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chew 12D. 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") (Also referred to as) and the variable display of the special figure 2. Further, when the game balls win the second starting opening 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game area 6 is provided with a guide stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting opening 12.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (normal winning opening) 10 into which a game ball can enter. When the game balls win the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass. 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. Has become. 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.

The game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter. The first big winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k opens/closes the first special winning opening 14. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state of closing the first big winning opening 14, and it is impossible for a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, the game ball can enter 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 (15 in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The game area 6 is provided with a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT 15D") having a second big winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter. The second big winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second 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 (15 in this embodiment) 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 right and left 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. 3A) that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific region 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 a second state (passing permitted state: front view of FIG. 3B) 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 directly 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 winning 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 a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a 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. In addition, it is possible to provide two big winning devices such as the first big winning device 14D without a specific area or a sorting device, depending on the playability.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in the substantially lowermost part of the game area 6, two game balls that have been hit in the game area 6 but have not won any winning openings are discharged to the outside of the game area 6. An outlet 19 is provided. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the left side from the center in the left-right direction. it can. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is right-handed. The possible flow path is called the 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 for 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-handed striking. On the other hand, a second starting opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14 and a second big winning opening 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handing, so that the player can pass through the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first big winning opening 14 Alternatively, the player can aim to win the second 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 due to winning in each winning opening can be set appropriately.

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. 4, 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, which displays a special device 1 reserved number (U1: the number of variable display of the special device 1 by the special device 1 display device 81a), which will be described later, is displayed 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 special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is carried out 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 or a special symbol, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called 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 notifies the result of the special drawing. In the special display variable display, the special display is variably displayed and then stopped. The special figure displayed as a stop (stop special figure, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of special figures by a special figure lottery. If the stop special map is a predetermined specific special map (special map of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot pattern), the special winning opening (first special winning opening 14 and second special winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is played. The gaming state in which the jackpot game is played is called the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot gaming state is an example of a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding 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 “□□■■□□■■” (□: lit, ■ : OFF), a jackpot pattern composed of lighting of the first, second, fifth, and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special drawing display 81 is a loss pattern composed of only the rightmost LED such as "■■■■■■■■□". Is displayed. 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.

Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable figure is 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 mode of variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink 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 a game ball is won (ball entering) into the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing special drawing lottery or the like are generated. May be acquired. The various random numbers are temporarily stored in a 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) the game ball into the first starting opening 11 are referred to as “special figure 1-related random numbers”, and winning the 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 section 105b in the special figure holding storage section 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 the special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 holds). Is set to an upper limit (four in this embodiment). The upper limits of the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to “none”. 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”. In addition, 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 there is a prize 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 the special figure-related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined and the variable display of the special figure is executed to show the determination result.

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

In addition, 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, 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 a 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 (electric chew 12D) is performed. ..

The public figure display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a general figure corresponding to the result of the general figure lottery by the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the universal figure lottery is a win, the universal figure indicator 82 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting both LEDs, such as “□□” (□: lit, ■: unlit). Further, if the result of the general 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 as appropriate.

Further, before the public figure is stopped and displayed, the general figure is variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The variable display mode of the ordinary figure is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of variable display of the general figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs flash at the same time unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode). ..

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing the 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. An upper limit (four in this embodiment) is set for the number of public figure reservations that can be stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 106 (number of public figure reservations). The upper limit of the number of reserved universal graphics can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to "none". 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”. In addition, in the present embodiment, a general-drawing-holding indicator that displays the number of holdings of the universal-drawing is not provided, but a holding-in-general-drawing indicator may be added to the displays 8. As the general-drawing reservation display, for example, a display having the same structure as the special-drawing reservation display 83 can be adopted.

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 is equipped with an image display device 50, a first board moving device (hereinafter “board moving device”) 55, and a second board moving device (hereinafter “board moving device”) 56.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 is another display device such as a device including a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display as long as it can display an image. May be.

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

FIG. 5A schematically shows a state in which the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 drives, the under-board movable body 56k moves up (up). To do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the descended on-board movable body 55k or the elevated under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to visually recognize.

The positions and the numbers 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 based on FIGS. 6 to 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, 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, operation effect, jackpot) A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 that performs control related to effects such as game effects and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 that performs control related to payout of game balls. It is provided further on the back side than the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls a game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and a voice control circuit 161, which will be described later, as a production control unit (sub control unit) that controls production. The production control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120, and uses various production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). It suffices if the 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, which will be 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. 6, 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 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 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 externally attached. 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.

Further, various sensors and actuators 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 actuators.

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

The first starting opening sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won the first starting opening 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 general winning opening sensor 10a is provided for each 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 entered 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, to the main control board 100, the display devices 8 (special figure display 81, general figure display 82, and special figure reservation display 83) are connected. Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the main control board 100 sends 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. , Paying out rental 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 a 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 according 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 by the main control board 100 (contents of control of the game) based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is 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) as a communication direction restricting means is interposed.

As shown in FIG. 7, 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. An effect 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 external.

In addition, 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 supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 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. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 displays an image on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 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. 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 transmitting a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and by transmitting 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 a program for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the program stored in the image ROM 142. .. Further, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. 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, characters, 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 in frame units. The display list includes information about 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, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161, the voice, music, sound effects, etc. 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 a CPU. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate 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, the sub-control board 120 is connected with various switches as an input section, various actuators as a drive source, and various lamps via 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 received from the main control board 100.

The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a and 41a outputs a signal corresponding 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 an on-board drive motor 55m for driving the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56m for driving the under-board movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. In detail, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. 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, a board lamp 54, and the like. The production control microcomputer 121 can cause each lamp to emit light. 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 each lamp, and causes the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that 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 using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate 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 Games Played by Gaming Machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. The tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 are general ones for explaining this item, and other tables are shown in the description of the “characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1” described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, in the description of the "characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, the table shown in this item is used for the configuration that does not show another table, and the "pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the later described" It is assumed that the configuration shown in another table in the description of the "characteristic section" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to general maps First, the games related to general maps will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 carries out 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 general symbols that are stopped and displayed include a winning symbol and a lost symbol. 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 related to the passage of the gate 13 is finished. Further, in the following, passing of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the universal figure starting condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general figure-related random number when the general figure starting 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. 8(A). The normal symbol random number is a random number for making a hit determination. Random numbers are also called judgment information. The 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) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table is 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 (normal symbol random value) is distributed to the hit and the loss as the result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether the hit is a hit or a hit by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. 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 loss, basically, the loss general map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. The winning probability of winning can be appropriately changed. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. Universal figure variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a universal figure variation pattern according to a universal figure variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9(B). The universal figure fluctuation pattern is identification information relating to predetermined items regarding variable display of the universal figure such as the universal figure variation time.

The universal figure variation pattern determination table is 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 non-time saving state ( There is a time-saving general pattern variation pattern determination table). In addition, it is not necessary to divide the universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

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 change the normal figure variation time in the non-time saving state and in 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 as a universal 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 variation time associated with the universal figure variation 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 general figure variation pattern determination, the general figure display 82 variably displays the general 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).

The elements that make up the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C 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. The number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for the first opening time (a time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult to put the game ball into the electric chew 12D). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game". In the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is played for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.0 seconds) at which it is easy to put the game ball into the electric Chu 12D). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game". The auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state may have the same opening time of the electric chew 12D.

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 gaming 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, the special display 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot pattern and a lost pattern. That is, the result of the special drawing 1 lottery 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 prize is finished. 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.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 carries out a special drawing 2 lottery when the launched gaming 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, the special map 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot pattern and a lost pattern. 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 prize is finished. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played, and the game based on the prize is finished.

In the following, winning a game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishing a first starting condition", and winning a gaming ball in the second starting opening 12 is "establishing a second starting condition". Say. 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, in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the above-mentioned general design, it is also referred to as a “missing special design”.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires special figure-related random numbers when the starting condition is satisfied in 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. 8(B), the special symbol 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 making a jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number for performing the variation pattern determination of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

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) according to a big hit determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with the gaming state, specifically, with the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination tables include 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 determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss by judging the acquired special symbol random number according to the big hit judgment table. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random determination values determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. Also, 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, for determining the jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10(B) It is a judgment. For each type of jackpot pattern, the jackpot contents, in other words, the jackpot constituent elements configured by the game benefits or the like given to the player are associated.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed (special symbol 1/special symbol 2), in other words, the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the winning that caused the jackpot symbol type determination). Is associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 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 special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of 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 is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (bonus symbol type random number value) is distributed There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the obtained jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. 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. The distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol types can be changed as appropriate. Further, the types of jackpot symbols can be appropriately increased or decreased.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(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. The jackpot pattern type distribution ratio according to the jackpot pattern type determination, the jackpot pattern C can be 100%. In this way, with the special figure 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first starting opening 11, and the special figure 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 is for determining whether or not a reach is generated in a special figure variation effect described later according to a reach judgment table as shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the big hit judgment is a loss. It is a judgment.

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

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random 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 gaming machine PY1 determines whether there is reach or no reach (whether or not reach is generated) by determining the reach random number that is acquired according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random number values determined to be “reach present (reach is generated)” is different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. The probability that reach is determined can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "with reach (to generate reach)" that is performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is "miss" is referred to as "with reach to lose", and "without reach (without reach)". This is sometimes referred to as "miss without reach".

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination Special figure variation pattern determination uses a variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) of special symbols as shown in FIGS. This is a determination for determining the (figure variation 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 a special figure variation time and an effect flow (effect content) of a special figure change 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 includes identification information about the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. The identification information included in the special figure variation pattern can be appropriately changed. Further, as the special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information, 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 opening at which the winning that causes the special figure variation pattern determination is made. Associated with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and a variable display of special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing. The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1/special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with the 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 used in the time saving state. There is one variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). 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). There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided for each game state.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is 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. The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, the special figure 1 fluctuation 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. Further, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach-free loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4 FIG. 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used for. The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

Then, the special map display 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. Then, in the variable display of the special map, as the 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 is associated with an effect flow of the special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12. The special figure fluctuation pattern may not be associated with the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect.

Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be referred to by a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect contents of the special figure variation effect. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to a big hit is called "big hit fluctuation". And, in the jackpot fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called “SP jackpot fluctuation”, and the special map fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is “L jackpot fluctuation”. That is, the special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation effect ends with N reach is called “N 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 called "SP loss variation", and L-reach, which is a type of reach among the reach with loss, is performed. The special figure variation pattern that is called "L loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation". In other words, the special figure variation pattern related to loss without reach is called “normal loss variation”. There are three types of fluctuations in the normal deviation, which are different in fluctuation time from each other (normal A deviation, normal B deviation, and normal C deviation). Further, when collectively referring to the SP jackpot and the SP loss variation, they are referred to as SP variation or SP reach variation.

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes pre-reading determination according to the pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure relation random numbers. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning the winning opening). 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 figure variation pattern determination to determine which figure variation pattern. The pre-reading determination table is associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning. That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 has won, and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 has won. There is. Since the first starting port 11 is the starting port that triggers the lottery of Toku-zu 1, the first pre-reading determination table can also be referred to as the Toku-zu 1 pre-reading determination table. Further, since the second starting port 12 is the starting port that triggers the lottery of Toku-zu 2, the second pre-reading determination table can also be referred to as the Toku-zu 2 pre-reading determination table. The look-ahead determination table may not be divided according to the type of the starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12).

The look-ahead determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the prefetch determination table includes a prefetch determination table (non-time saving prefetch determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a prefetch determination table (time saving prefetch determination table) used in the time saving state. ..

That is, as the prefetch determination table, the first prefetch determination table used in the non-time saving state, the first prefetch determination table used in the time saving state, and the second prefetch determination table used in the non-time saving state And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. The look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. Further, what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed appropriately.

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game is a multiple round game involving opening and closing of the jackpot (the first jackpot 14 or 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 10th 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 of opening the special winning openings (first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each special winning opening, time to close until the next opening (closing time or interval time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. There is. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores jackpot gaming components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , Is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened 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 has elapsed. Even, the round game is ended.

Note that the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the jackpot symbol that is won is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 10B), and the jackpot game B is the jackpot symbol of the selected jackpot symbol type. The jackpot game C is executed when it is B, and the jackpot game C can be configured to be executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that is won is the jackpot pattern C.

Further, the number and time of each jackpot game component can be appropriately changed. It is also 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. When only the big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is played, or when only the big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is played, the big winning opening that is not used is not provided May be Further, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be plural types or one type.

Here, the specific region 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific area 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, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be an open/close mode of the specific area 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific region 16". The open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”, and the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V closed”.

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in the round game in which the second 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 From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific region 16 (the game ball should enter the specific region 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 allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, a combination of a constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening/closing mode of the specific area 16) and an opening/closing mode of the second special winning opening 15 in the jackpot game allows the game ball to be specified in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (ease) of making the vehicle enter 16. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed appropriately. When another operation mode is shown in the description of the “characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1” described later, it is assumed that the operation mode is adopted in the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

During the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the allocating member 16k are in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passing”). The jackpot that operates is called "V long jackpot", and the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in 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. The jackpot is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, 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" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", "high probability low base game state" is "high probability" The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" may be abbreviated as "high-probability 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. As the former, there are 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 is a state in which the probability of being a jackpot in the jackpot determination 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 a gaming state that 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 passing a game ball through a specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to a high-probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether to switch to the high-probability state by V passage or by the type of jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined according to the game property to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base 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 gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and the gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends 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 according to 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. (See FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digesting the special figure reservation becomes faster, 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.

In addition, in the time saving state, the universal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in 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 (FIG. 9(B)). Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times of execution of the universal figure lottery per unit time is larger.

In addition, the time saving state is easier to be 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) (FIG. 9A). Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times of hit determination in the hit determination per unit time is larger.

In this way, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time saving state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, increases. Therefore, in a time saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls owned. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is first turned on, the non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning the jackpot, the time saving state can be set. In the time saving state, it is possible to change from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing a predetermined number of 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 likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer. That is, the game according to the universal figure is set to be advantageous to the player in three points. However, some of these points may be set to be advantageous to the player. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state need not be such that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure changing time is more easily selected than that in the non-time saving state.

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 addition, in the "big hit game state", the special figure lottery (hit judgment relating to the common figure) is performed, but the special figure lottery (big hit judgment) is not performed, so the non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. R. As for the game state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned game states or only a part thereof. Further, various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth game state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

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

4-1. Performance Mode First, the performance mode will be described. The effect mode is a category of effect (or a higher-level 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 probability 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. 16(A-1), a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Also, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16(A-2), a setting screen G101 for performing settings relating to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. 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. 16(B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing the scenery of a mountain in the daytime is displayed on the display unit 50a. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing a mountain view in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in −3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime background image G104) representing a nighttime mountain view is displayed on the display unit 50a, and 1 It is possible to switch one or more special figure variation effects as one condition. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes has 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. 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. 16(B-4), 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 which 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 which indicates a normal probability state and a time saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(B-5), 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 rear 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 unit 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. 16 (C-1), on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and a right-handed right prompting. The jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16C-2, a round image G109 showing the number of rounds and an award ball number image G110 indicating the number of awarded balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display unit 50a, the ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out are suggested. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball number 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 map to change the special map and the special lottery result (a big hit determination result, a big hit symbol type determination result, a 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 superimposed 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 variation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation 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, various types of image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, normal button 40, special button 41, and the like. It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to continue performing other effects even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

4-2-1. On the display unit 50a of the effect symbol display area image display device 50, as shown in FIG. 17A, a left effect is provided on each of the left side, the center, and the right side of the display unit 50a, which is divided substantially horizontally into three. 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 change 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. 17(A), it is possible to provide a small symbol area 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small symbol region 50c is a region in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbols are variably displayed.

In FIG. 17(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 a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. The middle effect design area 50b2, the right effect design area 50b3, and the small design area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Further, the range of each area can be changed appropriately.

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. 17(A), in the display unit 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed. 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 from FIG. 17(B). As shown in (1), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started along with the start, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. When the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “normal loss change”, the left effect design EZ1 and the right effect design EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17(C-1). After the temporary stop in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17D, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called unbalanced pattern) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern with reach such as “N-miss variation”, as shown in FIG. 17(C-2), the left effect design EZ1 And the right effect design EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special symbol variation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be appropriately changed.

4-2-3. N reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N reach when the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. N reach is an effect that suggests that the jackpot determination result may have been a “big hit”, and functions as an effect for letting the player expect a jackpot.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect design EZ2 is gradually increased. Slow down to. When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 18(C-1), the production is performed in a stop mode (so-called unevenness) that suggests the loss. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit change”, as shown in FIG. 18(C-2), it is stopped in a stop mode suggesting a big hit (so-called doublet). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. The effect contents of N reach are not limited to the intermediate effect symbol EZ2 being gradually decelerated, and can be appropriately changed or added.

In addition, regarding the stop mode of the effect design EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 which suggests the loss, the non-reach loose eye or the non-reach non-reach eye is referred to as the non-reach loose eye when the reach is not established. It is called "reach rose eye" or "reach lost eye". How to make the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that make up the non-reach roses (eg, "2.3.1" or "5.8.6"), and each of the reach roses The effect control microcomputer 121 selects how to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5"). In addition, how to make a combination of each effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that constitutes a stop mode (doublet) that suggests a big hit (for example, "2.2.2" or "7/7/7") Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the jackpot determination result was "big hit" is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for letting the player expect a jackpot.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (a background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP-reach-specific effect (for example, battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive production is reached, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP jackpot variation”, as shown in FIG. 19C-1. In 50a, an effect suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the hero character (friend character) wins the battle and stands up) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a big hit (so-called). Stops with a doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP variation variation”, as shown in FIG. 19(C-2), an effect suggesting the loss (for example, when the enemy character is in a battle) The winning design is displayed), and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss (a so-called loose eye). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a loss. The effect contents of SP reach can be appropriately changed or added.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a mode showing a big hit (big hit expectation degree) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation degree for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the N-reach execution probability is set to 10% when the jackpot determination result is “miss”, and 100% when the jackpot determination result is “bonus”, and the SP reach execution probability is set to the jackpot determination. If the result of "is lost" is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is 100%, and the jackpot expectation of SP reach is set higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to Further, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is "miss", and the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, and 20% when the result of the jackpot determination is “jack”. It is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach A higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach B. As described above, the jackpot expectation can be set by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-2-5. L-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L reach is an effect that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a “big hit”, which is lower than SP reach but higher than N reach, so that the player can expect a big hit. Function as. The execution time of the reach effect of L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of SP reach (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. The contents of the reach effect of L reach can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the reach effect of SP reach is developed after the reach effect of L reach may be provided.

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 number of reservations is “1”, the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 number of reservations is “2”, the first display area 50d1 and The hold icon HA is displayed in the 2 display area 50d2.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 20A, 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 same icon TA as the hold icon HA (also referred to as the hold icon TA) in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. An icon different from the hold icon HA may be displayed as the icon TA.

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. It is also possible to provide the hold icon display area 50d but not to provide the icon display area 50e, or to not provide both of them.

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 holding effect can inform the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the hold effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the special figure 1 hold number is “0”, the special figure change effect is started, and for example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting opening 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, 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". After that, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20D, 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 characters 1 is “1”.

4-4. Advance notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing during 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, 58, the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), etc. It is possible to suggest the result or the result of the special figure variation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21A, the on-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56 are actuated, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are moved. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a which does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. After that, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable production is an example of development production. It should be noted that 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, in the case of N loss variation), it is possible to perform the movable object effect as a so-called gaff effect.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect for causing the player to operate the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is effective (operation effective period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation effective period, it is shown in FIG. As described above, an effect (operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and the remaining time of the operation valid period. And an image (operation valid period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes over time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period has elapsed without operating the special button 41 during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. Then, the on-board movable device 55 is actuated, the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, and the jackpot expectation is suggested. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be appropriately changed or added. Further, the operation promotion effect for urging the operation of the operation means (operation unit) such as the special button 41 or the normal button 40 may be referred to as an operation instruction 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 pre-reading effect functions as an effect for previously suggesting the lottery result of the special drawing lottery for holding the special drawing 1 or the special drawing 2.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20C, the hold icon HA normally displayed as “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d. May be displayed as "☆". 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. In this way, the pre-reading effect in which the hold icon HA or the icon TA is displayed in the special mode (“☆” in this embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“◯” in this embodiment) is called a hold change effect. The hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as a hold display. In this embodiment, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the hold display, but it is also possible to display only the hold icon HA and not display the icon TA. Further, the timing of performing the special-mode hold display in the hold change effect may be at the time of occurrence of a start winning that triggers the hold display, or at the time of shift display of the hold display (display area of the hold icon HA. The change may be made) or the special figure variation corresponding to the hold display is being executed (when the special icon is displayed as the icon TA). Further, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of the hold display.

Note that the prefetch effect can be performed for either or both of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the prefetch effect is not limited to the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Examples of prefetch effects other than the pending change effect include so-called continuous notice.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, buffer and the like that appear in the control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided in the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 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 process, access permission to the game RAM 104 is set, the game CPU 102 is set, SIO, PIO, and CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) are set.

Next to the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the 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. 8A and 8B 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 the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main-side 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 processing (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 symbols/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 processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, 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, takes in a detection signal from a lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays the game as 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. 8A and 8B, 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 a sensor detection process (S104), subsequently performs a normal operation process (S105), and further performs a 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). The distribution device 16D is operated when performing a special game using the second big winning device 15D. However, the distribution device 16D may be always operated in a constant operation after the power is turned on.

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 a 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 the 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. 23), 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, the general winning a prize 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. .. If a 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 the game ball is detected, the special symbol 2 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 2 related 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, for example, "4"), and the obtained special figure 2 relational random number is the first The areas are stored in order. 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. In addition, the second prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetching determination table. 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 (special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. A second start opening sensor command including a second start 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 the game ball is 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, for example, “4”), and the obtained special figure 1-related random number is the first The areas are stored in order. In addition, when the special figure 1 relational random numbers are stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 relational 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. 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 (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the first prefetch determination A command for the first starting opening sensor including the 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. Also, the first special winning opening sensor command is generated according to the result of the process.

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. In addition, the second special winning opening sensor command according to the result of the process 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.

Normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when variable display of ordinary symbols and auxiliary games 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 variation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the universal figure variation pattern is generated. Then, the universal figure display 82 is caused to start the 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 general figure is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the passage of the general figure variation time from the start of the variable display of the general figure being executed. Then, a universal figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of variable display of the universal figure is generated.

The normal symbol determination 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, and the public figure that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. Determine whether 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 process.

[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 standby when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 relational random number stored in the special figure 2 pending storage section 105b, and the special figure 2 pending storage section 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, using 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 game state The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a jackpot, a jackpot, or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 relation random number and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination to determine the type of the jackpot symbol is performed. .. 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

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 relational 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 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, the reach determination is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. 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 is associated with the information about being the special figure 2, the information about the result of the big hit determination, the information about the result of the big hit symbol type determination, the information about the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. It also includes information such as the special map change time. 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 numbers stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b are shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 relational random numbers in the first area are specially selected. It is cleared from the holding 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, the special figure 2 hold number command representing the special figure 2 hold number after the processing is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, using the special symbol random number of 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 The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a jackpot, a jackpot, or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination to determine the type of the jackpot symbol .. 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

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. The special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern is judged using the fluctuation pattern judgment table. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the reach determination is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a (special figure 1 holding 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 regarding being the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot determination, the information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the information regarding the result of the reach determination, and the variation pattern of the special figure 1 It also includes information such as the special map change time. Then, the special figure 1 display device 81a is caused to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern.

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, the 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 process 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. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if the special figure 1 is held when the special figure 2 is held. Note that the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 may be configured to be performed in the winning order, or may be configured to be performed simultaneously.

[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 81 terminates the variable display of the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination is stopped and displayed. 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, a 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 determination 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, it is shifted to a jackpot gaming state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the big hit game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol 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. Further, 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 machine PY1 waits for a customer 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 is played according to the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot gaming state, each round game is started depending on the passage of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. In addition, 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 symbol 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 limiting the duration of the high-probability state, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of special maps that allows the high-probability state to continue 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 at the end of the jackpot gaming state. 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 special maps that allows the time saving state to continue without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, a 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. 25 to 27. 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 in the sub control board 120 reads the program for the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 25 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, the setting of the effect CPU 122, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing the 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 processing (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example of the method of updating the random number counter for effect determination for various effects, the same method as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above can be used. When updating, the random number values may be incremented by 2 instead of being incremented by 1. 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). Note that 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. Via 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, 58 are operated (various movable body effects caused by operation are performed). To execute). In this way, various effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, prefetch effect, other notice effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized.

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 each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores 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 of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, 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 such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a that can be operated by the player is detected, and a command is set or effect data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output processing, the frame lamp 53 and the lamps such as the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at timings suitable for the effect by the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input processing and effect data creation processing described later. Therefore, the light emission data 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 according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect that causes the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 to operate at a predetermined timing is performed based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the drive data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect in which the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like are operated in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, 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. For example, in the production timer updating process, the start timing and the end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation processing, effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis processing.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is a special figure fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command). When the production control microcomputer 121 determines in the received command analysis processing (S4201) that the special figure variation start command is received, it performs variation start command reception processing based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command. , An effect pattern (sub change pattern) of special figure change effect is selected, information of the sub change pattern is set, and a change effect start command including the information of the sub change pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command is an SP variation (SP jackpot variation or SP loss variation), a sub variation pattern for performing SP reach is selected, and variation production corresponding to the sub variation pattern is started. Set the command in the output buffer. Thereafter, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. The special figure variation effect is realized. It should be noted that the flow of processing relating to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a big hit game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called notice effect associated with the change.

7. Features of pachinko gaming machine PY1 7-1. First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The special ROM 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the game ROM 103. 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. In the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is used, but the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 can also be used in combination.

In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, and the special figure variation pattern random number. As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 has nine types of special figures “THP001” to “THP003”, “THP011” to “THP014”, and “THP021” to “THP022” as special figure 1 variation patterns. It is possible to determine one variation pattern. Which special pattern 1 variation pattern is determined depends on the special figure variation pattern random number.

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, one of the three types of variation patterns of Toku-zu 1 of “THP001” to “THP003” is determined. "THP001" of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns is easier to be determined than the other special figure 1 variation patterns. In addition, "THP001" is referred to as "first battle jackpot variation", "THP002" is referred to as "character jackpot variation", and "THP003" is referred to as "N jackpot variation".

In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss” and the result of the reach determination is “reach”, any one of the four types of special figure 1 variation patterns of “THP011” to “THP014” is determined. It Of the four types of special figure 1 variation patterns, “THP014” is easier to be determined than the other special figure 1 variation patterns. In addition, "THP011" is referred to as "first battle loss variation", "THP012" is referred to as "second battle loss variation", "THP013" is referred to as "character loss variation", and "THP014" is "N loss variation". ".

When the result of the jackpot determination is “miss” and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, one of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns of “THP021” to “THP022” is determined. It Which of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns is determined depends on the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special figure 1 hold is 0-2, it is easy to determine "THP021" of 13000 ms where the special figure change time is relatively long, and when the number of special figure 1 hold is 3-4, the special figure 1 It is easy to determine “THP022” of 4000 ms with a relatively short fluctuation time. In addition, "THP021" is called "normal A loss variation" and "THP022" is called "normal B loss variation".

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, 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. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects (“normal fluctuation”, “N reach”, “character reach”, “battle reach”, and FIG. 29) in the special figure variation effect in the non-time saving state. ..

A. Normal fluctuation "Normal fluctuation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special figure, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variably displayed. Since the "normal variation" is first performed in the special figure variation effect, it functions as an effect that suggests that the special figure variation effect has started.

B. Reach "Reach" is an effect that may be performed after "normal fluctuation", and is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of effect symbol. Since the “reach” may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be played. Moreover, since "reach" may develop into reach productions such as "battle reach" after that, it also functions as an indication that there is a possibility that the reach production may be performed.

C. N reach "N reach" is an effect that may be performed after the "reach" is established, and is a reach effect in which the changing speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 is gradually reduced. Since "N reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be played.

D. Character reach "Character reach" is an effect that may be performed after "N reach", and is a reach effect in which the appearing character (for example, the main character) challenges a predetermined mission. "Character reach" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "loss" than when it is "loss", so it is a production that suggests that a jackpot game is likely to be performed. Function. When the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the aspect in which the character succeeds in the challenge is shown, and when the result is "miss", the aspect in which the challenge fails is shown.

E. Battle Reach “Battle reach” is one of the SP reach effects that may be performed after “N reach”, and is a reach effect in which a battle between the main character and the enemy character is performed. "Battle reach" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "miss" than when it is "loss", so it is a production that suggests that a jackpot game is likely to be performed. Function. In addition, since the jackpot game is easier to play when the “N reach” is changed to the “battle reach” than when the “N reach” is changed to the “character reach”, the “battle reach” is It also functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed than "Charareach".

"Battle reach" includes "battle reach (2 attacks)" and "battle reach (1 attack)". In "Battle reach (twice attack)", "battle start effect", "first attack effect", "second attack effect", and "winning effect" are performed in this order. The “battle start effect” is an effect that is executed at the beginning of the battle reach, and is an effect that shows how the battle between the main character and the enemy character starts and is performed. Both the “first attack effect” and the “second attack effect” are effects showing how the main character attacks the enemy character. That is, in "battle reach (twice attack)", the main character performs an attack twice against the enemy character. The "winning effect" is an effect performed in the final stage of "battle reach (twice attack)", and is an effect indicating whether the main character has won the enemy character. In the "winning effect", a mode in which the hero character wins is shown when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", and a mode in which the hero character is defeated is shown in "miss". Therefore, the “first attack effect” functions as an effect that can suggest that the “second attack effect” is executed. The "second attack effect" functions as an effect capable of suggesting that the "winning effect" is executed.

In "Battle reach (one attack)", "battle start effect", "first attack effect", and "defeated effect" are performed in this order. In "Battle reach (1 attack)", unlike "Battle reach (2 attacks)", "2nd attack production" is not performed. That is, in "battle reach (one attack)", the protagonist character makes an attack against the enemy character only once. The “defeated production” is the production performed in the final stage of the “battle reach (one attack)”. The “battle reach (one attack)” is not performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and may be performed only when the result is “miss”. Then, in the "defeated production", a mode in which the main character is defeated is shown. Therefore, the "second attack effect" that is performed in "Battle Reach (1 attack)" and not in "Battle Reach (1 attack)" suggests that the jackpot game is likely to be performed. Functions as a production. Therefore, the “battle reach (twice attack)” functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the “battle reach (one attack)”.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an effect flow of the main special figure variation effect executed in the non-time saving state will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the effect flow. Further, it is possible to execute a light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, a sound effect using the speaker 52, and the like according to the effect image displayed on the display unit 50a.

In the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variation pattern is “first battle jackpot variation” and “first battle loss variation”, which are collectively referred to as the first battle reach variation (FIG. 29(A)) and the “character jackpot”. Characteristic variation productions of "variation" and "character loss variation" are collectively referred to as character reach variation (Fig. 29(C)), and "N jackpot variation" and "N loss variation" are commonly referred to as "N reach". Fluctuation” (FIG. 29D).

In the first battle reach variation, as shown in FIG. 29(A), an effect flow composed of “normal variation”→“reach”→“N reach”→“battle reach (twice attack)” is executed. .. The production time of "normal fluctuation" is 13 seconds, the production time of "reach" is 5 seconds, the production time of "N-reach" is 12 seconds, and the production time of "battle reach (2 attacks)" Is 40 seconds. With each of these configuration effects, a battle reach variation having a special figure variation time of 70 seconds (70000 ms) is configured. In "Battle reach (twice attack)", the production time of "battle start production" is 15 seconds, and the execution time of "first attack production" and "second attack production" is 10 seconds, The execution time of the "winning win" is 5 seconds.

In the second battle loss variation, as shown in FIG. 29(B), a production flow composed of “normal variation”→“reach”→“N reach”→“battle reach (one attack)” is executed. .. The production time of "normal fluctuation" is 13 seconds, the production time of "reach" is 5 seconds, the production time of "N reach" is 12 seconds, and the production time of "battle reach (one attack)". Is 30 seconds. By these respective configuration effects, the battle reach variation with the special figure variation time of 60 seconds (60000 ms) is configured. In the “Battle reach (one attack)”, the production time of the “battle start production” is 15 seconds, the execution time of the “first attack production” is 10 seconds, and the execution time of the “defeat production” is 5 seconds.

In the character reach variation, as shown in FIG. 29(C), an effect flow composed of “normal variation”→“reach”→“N reach”→“character reach” is executed. The production time of "normal fluctuation" is 13 seconds, the production time of "reach" is 5 seconds, the production time of "N-reach" is 12 seconds, and the production time of "character reach" is 20 seconds. .. By each of these constituent effects, the character reach variation of the special figure variation time of 50 seconds (50000 ms) is configured.

In the N reach variation, as shown in FIG. 29D, an effect flow composed of “normal variation”→“reach”→“N reach” is executed. The effect time of "normal fluctuation" is 13 seconds, the effect time of "reach" is 5 seconds, and the effect time of "N reach" is 12 seconds. By each of these configuration effects, N reach variation with a special figure variation time of 30 seconds (30000 ms) is configured.

In addition, in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is “normal A loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 28E, an effect flow including only “normal variation” is executed.

Next, the manner in which the battle reach is executed will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 36. First, with reference to FIG. 30 to FIG. 34, the manner in which the battle reach (two attacks) of the first battle jackpot fluctuation (when the jackpot determination result is jackpot) is performed will be described. Battle Reach (2 attacks) is started after normal fluctuation, reach, and N reach.

In the battle reach (twice attack) in which the first battle jackpot changes, first, a battle start effect is performed. In the battle start effect, as shown in FIG. 30(A), a background image dedicated to SP reach (a background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and two main characters (first main character) are displayed. A state in which the character CM1 and the second main character CM2) start a battle with an opposing character (enemy character CT) is displayed. In the battle start effect, the gauge frame GT is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 30(B)).

The gauge frame GT is provided with a plurality of gauge displays GM. The plurality of gauge displays GM are arranged side by side in the left-right direction from the first gauge display GM1 at the left end to the second gauge display GM2 at the right end. The gauge display GM can be displayed in a plurality of different modes. At the time of the battle start presentation, all of the plurality of gauge displays GM are displayed in the first display mode GA. The first display mode GA is an initial mode of the gauge display GM, and is a mode different from both the second display mode GB and the third display mode GC described below. In this embodiment, the aspect of the gauge display GM is a pattern (hatching). Note that the second display mode GB and the third display mode GC are also different modes. An additional display GR is provided on the upper right of the gauge frame GT. In the battle start effect, the gauge frame GT is displayed at the retreat position PT located below the display unit 50a. Only part of the gauge frame GT located at the retracted position PT is displayed. Specifically, only the upper part of the gauge frame GT at the retracted position PT is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the lower part is not displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, by displaying the gauge frame GT, only the upper part of which appears at the retracted position PT, it is possible to make the player expect the production using the gauge frame GT from now on.

In the battle reach (twice attack), the first attack effect is performed following the battle start effect. In the first attack effect, the first instruction effect, the first gauge increase effect, and the first attack success effect are performed in this order. In the first instruction effect, as shown in FIG. 31(A), the first instruction display GS1 is displayed. The gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT while the first instruction display GS1 is displayed. The first instruction display GS1 of the present embodiment is a display capable of suggesting execution of the first attack success effect as a success mode of the first attack effect. Further, the first instruction display GS1 of the present embodiment is also a display capable of suggesting the execution of the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation unit (normal button 40).

In the first gauge increase effect, after the first instruction display GS1 displayed in the first instruction effect is hidden, first, as shown in FIG. 31B, the gauge frame GT is displayed at the advance position PS. To do. In this embodiment, the gauge frame GT is moved from the retracted position PT to the advanced position PS. The advanced position PS is closer to the center of the display unit 50a than the retracted position PT. That is, it is possible to make the gauge frame GT located at the advance position PS more conspicuous than when the gauge frame GT is located at the retracted position PT. Furthermore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the gauge frame GT whose display position has changed from the retracted position PT to the advanced position PS. Further, below the gauge frame GT displayed at the advance position PS, a button image GX simulating the normal button 40 and a first operation mode image GX1 representing the operation mode of the normal button 40 in the first gauge increase effect are provided. Is displayed. The first operation mode image GX1 of the present embodiment is for instructing that the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is performed a plurality of times in succession. Further, below the button image GX, a remaining time image GY indicating the remaining time of the operation valid period is displayed. The remaining time image GY is composed of a curved progress bar and is an image that changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period.

In the first gauge increase effect, the plurality of gauge displays GM are changed from the first gauge display GM1 at the left end to the second gauge based on the fact that the normal button 40 is pressed down during the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY. The display mode GM2 is sequentially changed from the first display mode GA to the second display mode GB. Specifically, in the first gauge increasing effect in which the mode of the gauge display GM is changed by repeatedly hitting the normal button 40, whether or not the gauge display GM is changed each time the normal button 40 is operated during the operation valid period. The gauge change judgment is performed. When it is determined by the gauge change determination that the gauge is changed, the leftmost side (the first gauge display GM1 side) of the gauge display GM shown in the first display mode GA based on the operation of the normal button 40. The gauge display GM of is changed to the second display mode GB. In FIG. 31(C), the remaining time of the operation valid period shown by the remaining time image GY is about half that at the start of the operation valid period, and about half of the plurality of gauge displays GM. , The second display mode GB is shown. In this state, the one on the first gauge display GM1 side among the plurality of gauge displays GM is displayed in the second display mode GB. On the other hand, the gauge display GM on the second gauge display GM2 side that has not changed to the second display manner GB is displayed in the first display manner GA as it is.

In this way, the first gauge increase effect is that the plurality of gauge displays GM sequentially change from the first display mode GA to the second display mode GB from the first gauge display GM1 to the second gauge display GM2. The gauge display GM of the two display modes GB is increased. Further, the first gauge increase effect is performed in such a manner that the gauge display GM of the first display mode GA is hidden by the increased gauge display of the second display mode GB. In addition, in the first gauge increase effect of the present embodiment, the gauge display GM is changed from the first display mode GA to the second display mode GB in a state where the gauge frame GT is displayed at the advanced position PS which is more conspicuous than the retracted position PT. Let Therefore, the change of the gauge display GM from the first display mode GA to the second display mode GB can be a noticeable and highly entertaining effect.

Then, in the first attack effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle jackpot fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 32(A), the remaining time of the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY remains. Then, when all the gauge displays GM change to the second display mode GB, a display suggesting that the first attack effect is a successful mode is displayed on the additional display GR. In the first attack effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle jackpot fluctuation, the gauge display GM of the first display mode GA remains when the normal button 40 is not operated within the operation valid period. Even when the operation valid period has elapsed in the state where all the gauges are displayed, the gauge display GM is changed to the second display mode GB, and the additional display GR indicates that the first attack effect is successful. I do. In addition, after the success mode of the first attack effect is displayed on the additional display GR, the first attack success effect that displays the first attack image GCI1 shown in FIG. 32B is performed. The first attack image GCI1 is a cut-in image showing how the second main character CM2 mounts an attack. Further, the first attack image GCI1 is displayed in a state in which the gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT instead of the advanced position PS. That is, the first attack image GCI1 is displayed with the gauge frame GT moved from the advance position PS to the retracted position PT. The displayed first attack image GCI1 has a portion that overlaps with the gauge frame GT (shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 32B) when it is located at the advance position PS.

As described above, in the success mode of the first attack effect of the present embodiment, the first attack image GCI1 is displayed in a state where the gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT retracted from the advanced position PS. For this reason, the visibility of the first attack image GCI1 is deteriorated by the gauge frame GT, as when the first attack image GCI1 is displayed with the gauge frame GT being positioned at the advance position PS. There is no such thing. That is, it is possible for the player to appropriately visually recognize the first attack image GCI1 showing the attack of the second protagonist character CM2 having high interest in battle reach. Then, during the first successful attack production in which the first attack image GCI1 is displayed, the mode of the gauge display GM is not changing and is not changing. Therefore, there is no problem even if the gauge frame GT is moved to the retreat position PT where it is inconspicuous. Further, since the gauge frame GT is located at the retracted position PT, it is possible to use a large and powerful first attack image GCI1. Further, even when the gauge frame GT is located at the retracted position PT, a part of the gauge frame GT is displayed on the display unit 50a. Specifically, in each of the plurality of gauge displays GM of the gauge frame GT, a part above the gauge display GM is displayed on the display unit 50a. Therefore, it is possible to show that the first attack image GCI1 is displayed by the fact that all of the gauge displays GM are in the second display mode GB, even while the first attack image GCI1 is being displayed. .. The additional display GR of the gauge frame GT is also displayed on the display unit 50a. Therefore, the first attack image GCI1 displayed in the first attack success effect as the success mode of the first attack effect can be displayed together with the additional display GR indicating the success mode of the first attack effect. Is. Therefore, the first attack effect can be more easily understood by the player. It is also possible to indicate to the player that the battle reach is still continuing by keeping at least a part of the gauge frame GT displayed on the display unit 50a. The contents of the additional display GR displayed in the first attack effect are hidden when the first attack image GCI1 is hidden.

In the battle reach (twice attack), the second attack effect is performed after the first attack effect. In the second attack effect, the second instruction effect, the second gauge increase effect, and the second attack success effect are performed in this order. In the second instruction effect, a second instruction display GS2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 33(A). The gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT while the second instruction display GS2 is displayed. The second instruction display GS2 of the present embodiment is a display capable of suggesting execution of the second attack success effect as a success mode of the second attack effect. Further, the second instruction display GS2 of the present embodiment is also a display capable of suggesting the execution of the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the operation unit (normal button 40). Further, the gauge display GM of the gauge frame GT at the start of the second attack effect is displayed in the second display mode GB which is the display mode at the end of the first attack effect.

In the second gauge increase effect, after the second instruction display GS2 displayed in the second instruction effect is made non-display, first, as shown in FIG. 33(B), the gauge frame GT is displayed at the advance position PS. To do. Further, below the gauge frame GT displayed at the advance position PS, a button image GX imitating the normal button 40 and a second operation mode image GX2 representing the operation mode of the normal button 40 in the second gauge increase effect are provided. It is displayed. The second operation mode image GX2 of the present embodiment is for instructing that the normal button 40 be maintained in the operated state (long press). Further, below the button image GX, a remaining time image GY indicating the remaining time of the operation valid period is displayed.

In the second gauge increase effect, the plurality of gauge displays GM are displayed at the left end of the first gauge display GM based on the fact that the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is continued for a predetermined time during the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY. The second display mode GB is changed to the third display mode GC in order from the gauge display GM1 to the second gauge display GM2. Specifically, in the second gauge increase effect in which the mode of the gauge display GM is changed by long-pressing the normal button 40, the gauge is pressed every time the normal button 40 is pressed down for a predetermined time during the operation valid period. A gauge change determination is made as to whether or not to change the display GM. When it is determined by the gauge change determination that the gauge is changed, the leftmost side (first gauge display GM1 side) of the gauge display GM shown in the second display mode GB based on the operation of the normal button 40. The gauge display GM of is changed to the third display mode GC. In FIG. 33(C), the remaining time of the operation valid period shown by the remaining time image GY is about half that at the start of the operation valid period, and about half of the plurality of gauge displays GM. , The third display mode GC is shown. In this state, the one on the first gauge display GM1 side among the plurality of gauge displays GM is displayed in the third display mode GC. On the other hand, the gauge display GM on the second gauge display GM2 side that has not changed to the third display manner GC is displayed in the second display manner GB as it is.

In this way, the second gauge increase effect is such that the plurality of gauge displays GM sequentially change from the second display mode GB to the third display mode GC from the first gauge display GM1 to the second gauge display GM2. The gauge display GM of the three display modes GC is increased. Further, the second gauge increase effect is performed in such a manner that the gauge display GM of the second display mode GB is hidden by the increased gauge display of the third display mode GC. Further, in the second gauge increase effect of the present embodiment, the gauge display GM is changed from the second display mode GB to the third display mode GC in a state where the gauge frame GT is displayed at the advance position PS which is more conspicuous than the retracted position PT. Let Therefore, the change of the gauge display GM from the second display mode GB to the third display mode GC can be a noticeable and highly entertaining effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the common gauge display GM is changed from the first gauge display GM1 to the second gauge display GM2 for both the first attack effect and the second attack effect. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of gauge displays as compared with the case where the gauge displays are separately provided for the first attack effect and the second attack effect. Therefore, by using a large gauge display GM and changing the mode of the large gauge display GM, the first attack effect and the second attack effect can be made dynamic. In addition, the gauge display GM is changed from the first display mode GA to the second display mode GB in the first attack effect, and is changed from the second display mode GB to the third display mode GC in the second attack effect. That is, the gauge display GM is changed in different modes between the first attack effect and the second attack effect. This allows the player to easily understand whether the change is related to the first attack effect or the second attack effect while using the same gauge display GM. ..

Then, in the second attack effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle jackpot fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 34(A), the remaining time of the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY remains. Then, when all the gauge displays GM are changed to the third display mode GC, a display suggesting that the second attack effect is a successful mode is displayed on the additional display GR. In the second attack effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle jackpot fluctuation, the gauge display GM of the second display mode GB remains when the normal button 40 is not operated within the operation valid period. Even when the operation valid period has elapsed in the state where all the gauges are displayed, the gauge display GM is changed to the third display mode GC, and the additional display GR indicates that the second attack effect is successful. I do. In addition, after the success mode of the second attack effect is displayed on the additional display GR, the second attack success effect of displaying the second attack image GCI2 shown in FIG. 34(B) is performed. The second attack image GCI2 is a cut-in image showing how the first main character CM1 mounts an attack. Further, the second attack image GCI2 is displayed in a state in which the gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT instead of the advanced position PS. The displayed second attack image GCI2 has a portion that overlaps with the gauge frame GT (shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 34B) when it is located at the advance position PS.

In this way, even in the successful aspect of the second attack effect of the present embodiment, the second attack image GCI2 is displayed in a state where the gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT which is retracted from the advanced position PS. Therefore, the second attack image GCI2 showing the attack of the first protagonist character CM1 having high interest in battle reach can be appropriately viewed by the player. Then, during the second attack success effect in which the second attack image GCI2 is displayed, the mode of the gauge display GM is not changing and is not changing. Therefore, there is no problem even if the gauge frame GT is moved to the retreat position PT where it is inconspicuous. Further, since the gauge frame GT is located at the retracted position PT, it is possible to use a large and powerful second attack image GCI2. Further, even when the gauge frame GT is located at the retracted position PT, a part of the gauge frame GT is displayed on the display unit 50a. Specifically, in each of the plurality of gauge displays GM of the gauge frame GT, a part above the gauge display GM is displayed on the display unit 50a. Therefore, it is possible to indicate that the second attack image GCI2 is displayed by the fact that all of the gauge displays GM are in the third display mode GC, even while the second attack image GCI2 is being displayed. .. The additional display GR of the gauge frame GT is also displayed on the display unit 50a. Therefore, it is possible to display the second attack image GCI2 displayed as the success mode of the second attack effect together with the additional display GR indicating the success mode of the second attack effect. Therefore, the second attack effect can be more easily understood by the player. In addition, in the present embodiment, since there is no effect such that a further attack is performed after the second attack effect, the gauge frame GT may be unnecessary after all the gauge displays GM are in the third display mode GC. .. In this case, the second attack image GCI2 can be made more conspicuous by hiding the gauge frame GT before or during the display of the second attack image GCI2.

In the battle reach (twice attack), the winning effect is performed subsequent to the second attack effect. In the winning effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle jackpot variation, as shown in FIG. 34(C), an effect suggesting a jackpot is displayed on the display unit 50a (the main character wins the battle and stands up. Is displayed), and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called doublet) that suggests a big hit.

Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the manner in which the battle reach (one attack) of the second battle loss variation (when the result of the jackpot determination is loss) will be described.

Even in the battle reach of the second battle loss variation (one attack), as in the battle reach of the first battle jackpot variation (two attacks), the first attack production is started after the battle start production is performed. One instruction effect and a first gauge increase effect are performed. Specifically, in the battle reach of the second battle loss variation (one attack), the effect proceeds as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31. Even in the first attack effect of the battle reach (one attack) in which the second battle loss changes, a plurality of gauges are operated based on the normal button 40 being pressed down during the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY. The display GM is changed from the first display mode GA to the second display mode GB in order from the first gauge display GM1 at the left end to the second gauge display GM2.

However, the first attack effect of the battle reach (one attack) of the second battle loss variation is a failure mode, and as shown in FIG. 35(A), in the first gauge increase effect, the remaining time image GY All the gauge displays GM do not change to the second display mode GB before the remaining time of the operation valid period indicated by. Specifically, at least the second gauge display GM2 remains in the first display mode GA, and the operation valid period elapses. When the operation effective period has elapsed without changing all the gauge displays GM to the second display mode GB, the additional display GR shows the content suggesting that the first attack effect is the failure mode, and then the gauge frame. GT is hidden. In the failure mode of the first attack effect, the first attack success effect in which the first attack image GCI1 and the like are displayed is not performed.

In the battle reach (one attack) of the second battle loss variation, the defeat effect is performed following the failure mode first attack effect. In the defeat production, as shown in FIG. 35(B), a production suggesting a loss (display of the enemy character winning the battle and standing up) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a loss. The stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called slash).

Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the manner in which the battle reach (two attacks) of the first battle loss variation (when the result of the jackpot determination is loss) is performed will be described.

Even in the battle reach of the first battle loss variation (twice attack), the first attack production is started after the battle start production is performed as in the battle reach of the first battle jackpot variation (twice attack). Further, after the successful first attack effect is performed, the second attack effect is started, and the second instruction effect and the second gauge increase effect are performed. Specifically, in the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle loss variation, the effect proceeds as shown in FIGS. 30 to 33. Even in the second attack effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle loss variation, the operation of pressing the normal button 40 is continuously performed for the predetermined time during the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY. Based on the above, the plurality of gauge displays GM are sequentially changed from the first display GM1 at the left end to the second display GM2 from the second display mode GB to the third display mode GC.

However, in the second attack effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle loss variation, as shown in FIG. 36(A), in the second gauge increase effect, in the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY. By the time the remaining time runs out, all the gauge displays GM will not change to the third display mode GC. Specifically, at least the second gauge display GM2 remains in the second display mode GB, and the operation valid period elapses. When the operation effective period has elapsed without changing all the gauge displays GM to the third display mode GC, the additional display GR shows the content indicating that the second attack effect is the failure mode, and then the gauge frame. GT is hidden. Then, in the failure mode of the second attack effect, the second attack success effect in which the second attack image GCI2 and the like are displayed is not performed.

In the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle loss variation, the winning effect is performed after the second attack effect. In the winning effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle loss variation, as shown in FIG. 36(B), an effect suggesting the loss (display of the enemy character winning the battle and standing upright) is performed. At the same time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss (a so-called loose pattern).

Then, as described above, in the first attack effect of the first battle jackpot variation, the first instruction effect, the first gauge increase effect, and the first attack success effect are performed. In the second attack effect of the first battle jackpot variation, the second instruction effect, the second gauge increase effect, and the second attack success effect are performed. On the other hand, in the first attack effect of the second battle loss variation, the first instruction effect and the first gauge increase effect are performed, and the first attack success effect is not performed. In the second attack effect of the first battle loss variation, the second instruction effect and the second gauge increase effect are performed, and the second attack success effect is not performed.

Therefore, the first instruction effect and the second instruction effect each function as an effect capable of suggesting that the first gauge increase effect and the second gauge increase effect are executed. The first gauge increase effect and the second gauge increase effect each function as an effect capable of suggesting that the first attack success effect and the second attack success effect are executed. The first attack success effect functions as an effect capable of suggesting that the second attack effect is executed. The first attack success effect and the second attack success effect function as effects capable of suggesting that a jackpot game is to be played. Moreover, the second attack success effect functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the first attack success effect.

7-2. Second Embodiment Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Unless stated otherwise, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment described above is also applied to the second embodiment.

Also in the second embodiment, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 is the same as that of the first embodiment. That is, also in the second embodiment, the special ROM 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the game ROM 103, and the game control microcomputer 101 uses the special FIG. 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The special pattern 1 variation pattern can be determined by using. Further, also in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the special figure variation effect shown in FIG. 29 in accordance with the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101.

Also in the second embodiment, the battle reach (twice attack) in the first battle reach variation (first jackpot battle variation, first loss battle variation) and the battle reach (one attack) in the second battle loss variation. Is done. In the battle reach (two attacks), the battle start effect, the first attack effect, the second attack effect, and the winning effect are performed in this order. In the battle reach (one attack), the battle start effect, the first attack effect, and the defeat effect are performed in this order. However, in the second embodiment, the contents of the first attack effect and the second attack effect are different from those of the first embodiment. Therefore, the first attack effect and the second attack effect of the second embodiment will be described in detail.

37 to 40 are diagrams for explaining how the battle reach (two attacks) of the first battle jackpot fluctuation (when the jackpot determination result is jackpot) according to the second embodiment is performed. Also in the second embodiment, in the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle jackpot variation, first, the battle start effect is performed, and after the battle start effect, the successful first attack effect is started.

In the successful first attack effect, the first instruction effect, the first gauge reduction effect, and the first attack successful effect are performed in this order. In the first instruction effect, the first instruction display GS1 shown in FIG. 37(A) is displayed. The first instruction display GS1 of the present embodiment can suggest the execution of the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation unit (normal button 40), and can also suggest the success mode of the first attack effect (first attack success effect). It is a display. Further, the gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT below the first instruction display GS1. The gauge frame GT continues to be displayed from the battle start effect as in the first embodiment. A plurality of gauge indicators GG are provided on the gauge frame GT. In the second embodiment, the plurality of gauge displays GG are arranged side by side in the left-right direction from the first gauge display GG1 at the right end to the second gauge display GG2 at the left end. Then, in the first attack effect of the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the initial mode of the gauge display GG is the third display mode GC.

In the first gauge reduction effect, after the first instruction display GS1 displayed in the first instruction effect is hidden, first, as shown in FIG. 37(B), the gauge frame GT is displayed at the advance position PS. To do. Further, below the gauge frame GT displayed at the advance position PS, a button image GX imitating the normal button 40 and a first operation mode image GX1 showing the operation mode of the normal button 40 in the first attack effect are displayed. To be done. The first operation mode image GX1 is for instructing that a plurality of times the normal button 40 is pressed down continuously. Further, below the button image GX, a remaining time image GY indicating the remaining time of the operation valid period is displayed.

In the first gauge reduction effect, a plurality of gauge displays GG are displayed from the first gauge display GG1 at the right end to the second gauge based on the fact that the normal button 40 is pressed down during the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY. The third display mode GC is sequentially changed to the second display mode GB toward the display GG2. Specifically, in the first gauge reduction effect in which the mode of the gauge display GG is changed by repeatedly hitting the normal button 40, whether or not the gauge display GG is changed each time the normal button 40 is operated during the operation valid period. The gauge change judgment is performed. When it is determined by the gauge change determination that the gauge is changed, the rightmost side (the first gauge display GG1 side) of the gauge display GG shown in the third display mode GC based on the operation of the normal button 40. The gauge display GG of is changed to the second display mode GB. In FIG. 37(C), the remaining time of the operation valid period shown by the remaining time image GY is about half that at the start of the operation valid period, and about half of the plurality of gauge displays GG. , The second display mode GB is shown. In this state, the one on the first gauge display GG1 side among the plurality of gauge displays GG is displayed in the second display mode GB. On the other hand, the gauge display GG on the second gauge display GG2 side that has not changed to the second display manner GB is displayed in the third display manner GC as it is. In this way, the first gauge reduction effect changes from the third display mode GC to the second display mode GB in the order of the plurality of gauge displays GG from the first gauge display GG1 to the second gauge display GG2. The gauge display GG of the three display modes GC is reduced. Further, the first gauge reduction effect is performed in a mode in which the gauge display GG of the second display mode GB appears from the reduced gauge display GG of the third display mode GC.

Then, in the first attack effect of the battle reach (twice attack) in which the first battle jackpot changes, as shown in FIG. 38A, the remaining time of the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY remains. Then, when all the gauge displays GG change to the second display mode GB, a display suggesting that the first attack effect is a successful mode is displayed on the additional display GR. In the first attack effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle jackpot fluctuation, the gauge display GG of the third display mode GC remains when the normal button 40 is not operated within the operation valid period. Even when the operation valid period has elapsed in the state in which all the gauge displays GG are changed to the second display mode GB, and the additional display GR indicates that the first attack effect is a successful mode. I do. Further, after the success mode of the first attack effect is displayed on the additional display GR, the first attack success effect of displaying the first damage image GD1 shown in FIG. 38B is performed. The first damage image GD1 is an image showing how the enemy character CT is damaged. Further, the first damage image GD1 is displayed in a state in which the gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT instead of the advanced position PS. The displayed first damage image GD1 has a portion that overlaps with the gauge frame GT (shown by a chain double-dashed line in FIG. 32B) when it is located at the advance position PS.

As described above, in the success mode of the first attack effect of the present embodiment, the first damage image GD1 is displayed in a state where the gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT which is retracted from the advanced position PS. For this reason, it is possible for the player to appropriately visually recognize the first damage image GD1 having high interest in battle reach. Then, during the first successful attack production in which the first damage image GD1 is displayed, the mode of the gauge display GG is not changing and is not changing. Therefore, there is no problem even if the gauge frame GT is moved to the retreat position PT where it is inconspicuous. Further, since the gauge frame GT is located at the retracted position PT, it is possible to use a large and powerful first damage image GD1. Further, even when the gauge frame GT is located at the retracted position PT, a part of the gauge frame GT is displayed on the display unit 50a, so that the first damage image GD1 indicates that the gauge display GG is entirely on the second display mode GB. It is possible to indicate that it is displayed even when the first damage image GD1 is displayed. The additional display GR of the gauge frame GT is also displayed on the display unit 50a. Therefore, the first damage image GD1 displayed in the first attack success effect as the success mode of the first attack effect can be displayed together with the additional display GR indicating the success mode of the first attack effect. Is. Therefore, the first attack effect can be more easily understood by the player. It is also possible to indicate to the player that the battle reach is still continuing by keeping at least a part of the gauge frame GT displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the content of the additional display GR displayed in the first attack effect is hidden when the first damage image GD1 is hidden.

In the battle reach (twice attack), the second attack effect is performed after the first attack effect. In the second attack effect, the second instruction effect, the second gauge reduction effect, and the second attack success effect are performed in this order. In the second instruction effect, as shown in FIG. 39(A), the second instruction display GS2 is displayed. The gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT while the second instruction display GS2 is displayed. The second instruction display GS2 of the present embodiment can suggest the execution of the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation unit (normal button 40), and can also suggest the success mode of the second attack effect (second attack success effect). It is a display. Further, the gauge display GG of the gauge frame GT at the start of the second attack effect is displayed in the second display mode GB which is the display mode at the end of the first attack effect.

In the second gauge reduction effect, after the second instruction display GS2 displayed in the second instruction effect is hidden, first, as shown in FIG. 39(B), the gauge frame GT is displayed at the advance position PS. To do. Further, below the gauge frame GT displayed at the advance position PS, a button image GX simulating the normal button 40 and a second operation mode image GX2 representing the operation mode of the normal button 40 in the second attack effect are displayed. Has been done. The second operation mode image GX2 of the present embodiment is for instructing that the normal button 40 be maintained in the operated state (long press). Further, below the button image GX, a remaining time image GY indicating the remaining time of the operation valid period is displayed.

In the second gauge reduction effect, the plurality of gauge indicators GG are displayed at the left end of the first gauge display GG based on the fact that the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is continued for a predetermined time during the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY. The second display mode GB is changed to the first display mode GA in order from the gauge display GG1 to the second gauge display GG2. Specifically, in the second attack effect in which the mode of the gauge display GG is changed by pressing and holding the normal button 40, the gauge display is displayed every time the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is continued for a predetermined time during the operation valid period. A gauge change determination is made as to whether or not to change GG. When it is determined by the gauge change determination that the gauge is changed, the rightmost side (first gauge display GG1 side) of the gauge display GG shown in the second display mode GB based on the operation of the normal button 40. The gauge display GG of is changed to the first display mode GA. In FIG. 39(C), the remaining time of the operation valid period shown by the remaining time image GY is about half that at the start of the operation valid period, and about half of the plurality of gauge displays GG. , The first display mode GA is shown. In this state, the one on the first gauge display GG1 side among the plurality of gauge displays GG is displayed in the first display mode GA. On the other hand, the gauge display GG on the second gauge display GG2 side that has not changed to the first display manner GA is displayed in the second display manner GB as it is. In this way, the second gauge reduction effect is changed from the second display mode GB to the first display mode GA by sequentially changing the plurality of gauge displays GG from the first gauge display GG1 to the second gauge display GG2. The gauge display GG of the two display modes GB is reduced. Further, the second gauge reduction effect is performed in such a manner that the gauge display GG of the first display mode GA appears from the reduced gauge display GG of the second display mode GB.

As described above, even in the successful second attack effect mode of the present embodiment, the gauge display GG is changed from the second display mode GB to the first display mode in the state where the gauge frame GT is displayed at the advance position PS which is more conspicuous than the retracted position PT. Change to GA. Therefore, the change of the gauge display GG from the second display mode GB to the first display mode GA can be a noticeable and highly entertaining effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the common gauge display GG is changed from the first gauge display GG1 to the second gauge display GG2 for both the first attack effect and the second attack effect. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of gauge displays as compared with the case where the gauge displays are separately provided for the first attack effect and the second attack effect. Therefore, by using a large gauge display GG and changing the mode of the large gauge display GG, the first attack effect and the second attack effect can be made dynamic. Further, the gauge display GG is changed from the third display mode GC to the second display mode GB in the first attack effect, and is changed from the second display mode GB to the first display mode GA in the second attack effect. That is, the gauge display GG is changed in different modes between the first attack effect and the second attack effect. This allows the player to easily understand whether the change is related to the first attack effect or the second attack effect while the gauge display GG is common. ..

Then, in the second attack effect of the battle reach (twice attack) in which the first battle jackpot changes, as shown in FIG. 40(A), the remaining time of the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY remains. Then, when all the gauge displays GG change to the first display mode GA, the additional display GR provides a display suggesting that the second attack effect is a successful mode. In the second attack effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle jackpot variation, the gauge display GG of the second display mode GB remains when the normal button 40 is not operated within the operation valid period. Even when the operation valid period has elapsed in the state where all the gauge displays GG are changed to the first display mode GA, and the additional display GR indicates that the second attack effect is a successful mode. I do. In addition, after the success mode of the second attack effect is displayed on the additional display GR, the second attack success effect that displays the second damage image GD2 shown in FIG. 40B is performed. The second damage image GD2 is an image showing how the enemy character CT is greatly damaged. Further, the second damage image GD2 is displayed in a state in which the gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT instead of the advanced position PS. The displayed second damage image GD2 has a portion that overlaps with the gauge frame GT (shown by a chain double-dashed line in FIG. 40B) when it is located at the advance position PS.

As described above, also in the successful aspect of the second attack effect of the present embodiment, the second damage image GD2 is displayed in a state where the gauge frame GT is displayed at the retracted position PT retracted from the advanced position PS. Therefore, it is possible for the player to appropriately visually recognize the second damage image GD2 which is highly interesting in battle reach. Then, during the second attack success effect in which the second damage image GD2 is displayed, the mode of the gauge display GG is not changing and is not changing. Therefore, there is no problem even if the gauge frame GT is moved to the retreat position PT where it is inconspicuous. Further, since the gauge frame GT is located at the retracted position PT, it is possible to use a large and powerful second damage image GD2. Further, even when the gauge frame GT is located at the retracted position PT, a part of the gauge frame GT is displayed on the display unit 50a. Therefore, the second damage image GD2 shows that all of the gauge display GG is the first display mode GA. It is possible to indicate that the image is displayed by displaying the second damaged image GD2. The additional display GR of the gauge frame GT is also displayed on the display unit 50a. Therefore, it is possible to display the second damage image GD2 displayed as the success mode of the second attack effect together with the additional display GR indicating the success mode of the second attack effect. Therefore, the second attack effect can be more easily understood by the player. It should be noted that there is no effect that a further attack is performed after the second attack effect, and the gauge frame GT may be unnecessary after the gauge display GG is entirely in the first display mode GA. In this case, the second damage image GD2 can be made more conspicuous by hiding the gauge frame GT before or during the display of the second damage image GD2.

In the battle reach (twice attack), the winning effect is performed subsequent to the second attack effect. In the winning effect of the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle jackpot variation, as shown in FIG. 40(C), an effect suggesting a jackpot is displayed on the display unit 50a (the main character wins the battle and stands up. Is displayed), and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) that suggests a big hit.

In addition, in the battle reach (one attack) of the second battle loss variation (when the result of the jackpot determination is loss), unlike the first battle jackpot variation, the first attack effect following the battle start effect is a failure mode. I do. In the first attack effect of the failure mode, unlike the success mode, all the gauge displays GG are changed to the second display mode GB before the remaining time of the operation valid period shown by the remaining time image GY runs out. There is no. Specifically, at least the second gauge display GG2 remains in the third display mode GC, and the operation valid period elapses. When the operation valid period has passed without changing all the gauge displays GG to the second display mode GB, the additional display GR shows the content suggesting that the first attack effect is the failure mode, and then the gauge frame. GT is hidden. Further, in the battle reach (one attack) of the second battle loss variation, the defeat effect is performed following the failure-mode first attack effect. The second attack effect is not performed. In the defeat production, a production (a display in which the enemy character wins the battle and stands upright) is performed in the defeat production, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode (a so-called unbalanced pattern) that suggests a loss. indicate.

Also, in the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle loss variation (when the result of the jackpot determination is loss), unlike the first battle jackpot variation, the battle start effect, the second succession succeeding the first attack effect As the attack effect, a failure mode is performed. In the second attack effect of the failure mode, unlike the success mode, all the gauge displays GG are changed to the first display mode GA before the remaining time of the operation valid period indicated by the remaining time image GY runs out. There is no. Specifically, at least the second gauge display GG2 remains in the second display mode GB, and the operation valid period elapses. When the operation effective period has elapsed without changing all the gauge displays GG to the first display mode GA, after displaying the content indicating that the second attack effect is the failure mode on the additional display GR, the gauge frame is displayed. GT is hidden. Furthermore, in the battle reach (twice attack) of the first battle loss variation, the winning effect is performed following the failure-mode second attack effect. In the winning effect in this case, an effect (a display in which the enemy character has won the battle and is standing upright) is suggested, and the effect pattern EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is a stop mode (a so-called unbalanced appearance). ) To stop.

Then, as described above, in the first attack effect of the first battle jackpot variation, the first instruction effect, the first gauge reduction effect, and the first attack success effect are performed. In the second attack effect of variation of the first battle jackpot, the second instruction effect, the second gauge reduction effect, and the second attack success effect are performed. On the other hand, in the first attack effect of the second battle loss variation, the first instruction effect and the first gauge decrease effect are performed, and the first attack success effect is not performed. In the second attack effect of the first battle loss variation, the second instruction effect and the second gauge reduction effect are performed, and the second attack success effect is not performed.

Therefore, the first instruction effect and the second instruction effect each function as an effect capable of suggesting that the first gauge reduction effect and the second gauge reduction effect are executed. The first gauge reduction effect and the second gauge reduction effect function as effects capable of suggesting that the first attack success effect and the second attack success effect are executed, respectively. The first attack success effect functions as an effect capable of suggesting that the second attack effect is executed. The first attack success effect and the second attack success effect function as effects capable of suggesting that a jackpot game is to be played. Moreover, the second attack success effect functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the first attack success effect.

8. Effects of the Embodiments As described in detail above, the production control microcomputer 121 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the above-described embodiment, the first gauge increase effect, the second gauge increase effect, the first gauge decrease effect, the second. A gauge reduction effect can be executed. These gauge change effects are effects that change the mode of a plurality of gauge displays (gauge display GM, gauge display GG) from the first gauge display at one end to the second gauge display at the other end. That is, the gauge change effect is a novel change effect in which a specific display including a plurality of gauge displays can be changed to a second gauge display as a specific step. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, in the gauge change effect, when a plurality of gauge displays changes to the second gauge display, it can be suggested that the jackpot gaming state is entered, the first attack success effect or the second attack success. The production can be executed. That is, it is possible to improve the expectation for the first attack success effect or the second attack success effect and the expectation for the jackpot gaming state by the novel change effect. In other words, it is possible to perform a highly entertaining game.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 can display the gauge display provided on the gauge frame GT at the advance position PS and the retracted position PT retracted from the advance position PS. Then, the gauge display is displayed at the advance position PS while the gauge display is changing, such as during the first gauge increase effect. On the other hand, when the gauge display is not changing and is not changing, the gauge display is displayed at the retracted position PT. Therefore, it is possible to make the changing gauge display stand out at the advance position PS. That is, it is possible to perform a novel gauge change effect in which the gauge display is changed while the player's attention is directed to the gauge display, and it is possible to further improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the first attack image GCI1 in the state where the gauge display GM is displayed at the retracted position PT in the first attack success effect, for example. The first attack image GCI1 is displayed in an overlapping range that at least partially overlaps the gauge display GM when it is at the advance position PS. Accordingly, it is possible to display the first attack image GCI1 while suppressing a decrease in visibility due to the display of the gauge display GM.

In addition, the battle reach (twice attack) is an effect that can suggest that the jackpot is more likely than the battle reach (one attack). In the battle reach (two attacks), the second attack effect is performed in addition to the first attack effect. On the other hand, in the battle reach (one attack), the first attack effect is performed, but the second attack effect is not performed. In each of the first attack effect and the second attack effect, the gauge change effect is performed with the gauge display being displayed at the advance position PS. In the first attack effect, the first indication effect and the first successful attack effect are performed in the state where the gauge display is displayed in the retracted position PT. In the second attack effect, the gauge display is displayed in the retracted position PT. , A second instruction effect, and a second attack success effect. Therefore, in the battle reach (twice attack), the gauge display moves more between the advance position PS and the retreat position PT in the gauge display than in the battle reach (one attack). As a result, as the number of movements between the advance position PS and the retreat position PT in the gauge display increases, it is possible to execute a novel effect that can increase the expectation for the jackpot game.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, in the first embodiment, the second attack effect is the first gauge increase effect of the first attack effect, and the gauge display GM of the second display mode GB is the second gauge display. It can be executed when GM2 is reached. Further, for example, in the second embodiment, the second attack effect is executed when the gauge display GG of the second display mode GB reaches the second gauge display GG2 in the first gauge reduction effect of the first attack effect. It is possible. Therefore, the novel first attack effect can increase the sense of expectation for the second attack effect. As a result, it is possible to perform a highly entertaining effect.

Moreover, in the first embodiment, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121 changes the gauge display GM from the second display mode GB to the third display mode GC in the second gauge increase effect of the second attack effect. In the first gauge increase effect of the first attack effect, the gauge display GM is displayed in a manner of changing from the first display mode GA to the second display mode GB. Further, for example, in the second embodiment, in the second gauge reduction effect of the second attack effect, the gauge display GG is displayed so as to change in a mode in which the second display mode GB is changed to the first display mode GA. In the first gauge reduction effect of the one-attack effect, the gauge display GG is displayed in a mode in which the third display mode GC is changed to the second display mode GB. Accordingly, it is possible to easily distinguish which of these different effects is being executed, while using the gauge display common to the first attack effect and the second attack effect. Therefore, a highly entertaining effect can be easily understood.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the first embodiment, in the second gauge increase effect of the second attack effect, changes the gauge display GM from the second display mode to the second gauge mode from the first gauge display GM1 to the second gauge display GM2. 3 Display mode is changed to GC. As a result, the gauge display GM of the second display mode GB after the second gauge increase effect of the second attack effect is changed by the first gauge increase effect of the first attack effect is the gauge display of the third display mode GC. It can be executed in a mode of being hidden by the GM. Accordingly, it is possible to use the gauge display GM in common and make the first gauge increase effect and the second gauge increase effect, which are novel gauge change effects in which the gauge change mode is an increase mode, easy to understand. ..

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the second embodiment, in the first gauge decrease effect of the first attack effect, changes the gauge display GG from the third display mode GC in order from the first gauge display GG1 to the second gauge display GG2. The second display mode GB is changed. Accordingly, the first gauge reduction effect of the first attack effect is changed from the gauge display GG of the second display aspect GB before change in the second gauge reduction effect of the second attack effect from the gauge display GG of the third display aspect GC. It is feasible in an emerging manner. Accordingly, it is possible to use the gauge display GG in common and make the first gauge reduction effect and the second gauge reduction effect, which are novel gauge change effects in which the gauge change mode is a decrease mode, easy to understand. ..

In addition, the battle reach (twice attack) is an effect that can suggest that the jackpot is more likely than the battle reach (one attack). In the battle reach (two attacks), the second attack effect is performed in addition to the first attack effect. On the other hand, in the battle reach (one attack), the first attack effect is performed, but the second attack effect is not performed. As a result, a novel gauge change effect using the gauge display in common is repeatedly performed, so that a highly entertaining effect in which the expectation for the jackpot game is increased can be executed.

9. Modification Example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same configurations as those of the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined appropriately. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in this specification.

For example, in the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the first attack image GCI1 in the state where the gauge display GM is displayed at the retracted position PT in the first attack success effect of the first embodiment. The first attack image GCI1 has been described as being displayed in the overlapping range where at least a part of the first attack image GCI1 overlaps the gauge display GM at the advance position PS. However, the gauge display GM and the first attack image GCI1 at the advance position PS do not necessarily have to have an overlapping range. That is, for example, when the gauge display GM is displayed at the retracted position PT, the first attack image GCI1 may be displayed in the change proximity range closer to the advance position PS than the retracted position PT on the display unit 50a. That is, the gauge display GM at the retracted position PT may be arranged farther from the first attack image GCI1 than the gauge display GM at the advanced position PS. In this case, by arranging the gauge display GM away from the first attack image GCI1, it is possible to make the first attack image GCI1 stand out and stand out. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently exert the effect of improving the interest by displaying the first attack image GCI1. In this respect, the same applies to the second attack image GCI2 according to the first embodiment and the first damage image GD1 and the second damage image GD2 according to the second embodiment.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the first gauge increase effect in which the plurality of gauge displays change from one end to the other end due to a change in the display mode as a change effect in which the specific display can be changed to a specific stage. The second gauge increasing effect, the first gauge decreasing effect and the second gauge decreasing effect that decrease from one end to the other end, have been described in detail as examples. However, other effects, such as an effect that changes from the center to one of the outer edges to the other, may be adopted as a change effect that can change the specific display to a specific stage.

Further, in the above embodiment, the gauge change effect of the first attack effect is described as the effect related to the continuous hit operation of the normal button 40, and the gauge change effect of the second attack effect is described as the effect related to the long press operation of the normal button 40. That is, the example in which the operation mode of the normal button 40 is different between the gauge change effect of the first attack effect and the gauge change effect of the second attack effect has been described. However, for example, the operation mode of the normal button 40 may be the same in the gauge change effect of the first attack effect and the gauge change effect of the second attack effect. Further, for example, as the operation mode of the normal button 40 in the gauge change effect, a single-stroke operation in which all gauge displays are changed by only one operation input may be adopted. Further, the operation means for receiving the operation input is not limited to the push-in operation, and it is also possible to adopt a pull-out operation or another operation mode. In addition, it is preferable that the gauge change effect of the first attack effect and the gauge change effect of the second attack effect have different operation modes (continuous hit, long press, single hit). Since the operation mode is different between the gauge change effect of the first attack effect and the gauge change effect of the second attack effect, it is easier to understand that the operation is related to different effects than in the same case, and the effect is more interesting. Because it is possible to do. In addition, when there are a plurality of operating means such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41, the operation of different operating means is performed for the gauge change effect of the first attack effect and the gauge change effect of the second attack effect. May be This is because it is easy to understand that the operations are related to different effects, and it is possible to make the effects more entertaining.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the content displayed on the additional display GR, the content capable of suggesting a successful aspect of the first attack effect and the second attack effect has been described as an example. That is, the additional display GR has been described as a display capable of emphasizing the success mode in which all the changes from the first gauge display to the second gauge display are made in the gauge change effect. However, as the display content of the additional display GR, other content may be displayed. That is, for example, it is possible to display the content that suggests the expectation degree of the jackpot (the possibility of becoming a special game state advantageous to the player). Specifically, for example, the success of the gauge change effect in the first attack effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than the failure, and the success of the gauge change effect in the second attack effect is the gauge change effect of the first attack effect. Since the jackpot expectation is higher than the success of the above, it is possible to suggest the possibility that a special game state that is advantageous to the player may be achieved when the gauge change effect of the first attack effect is successful in the additional display GR. 1 suggestion display is performed, and when the gauge change presentation of the second attack presentation is successful, a second suggestion display capable of suggesting that the special game state is more likely than the first suggestion display is performed. It may be that. More specifically, for example, a combination of displaying "chance" as the first suggestion display and "exciting heat" as the second suggestion display can be adopted.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first display mode GA, the second display mode GB, and the third display mode GC of the gauge display are different in the patterns shown by hatching. That is, the change in the gauge display that is the specific display has been described as the change in the pattern. However, the change of the specific display is not limited to the pattern, and it is possible to adopt a change of another form. Specifically, it is also possible to adopt a color change as the change of the specific display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of image display devices 50 is one, and the gauge frame including the gauge display as the specific display and the non-changing effect image displayed when the specific display is displayed at the retracted position PT. The first attack image GCI1 and the like are displayed on the same display unit 50a. However, for example, the specific display and the non-changing effect image are displayed on the display units of different image display devices, and the image display device displaying the specific display is moved to the advance position (change position where the specific display changes) and the retracted position. It may be moved to and.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gauge change effect is performed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern, but may be performed based on the special figure 2 variation pattern, the start winning command, the opening command, or the like. good. Further, the gauge change effect may be started as a look-ahead effect performed based on a look-ahead determination.

In the above embodiment, the count effect is performed in the "low probability low base game state", but it may be performed in the "high probability high base game state" or the jackpot game state.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed in synchronism with the special symbol variable display, but it is not composed of three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3. You may make it consist of symbols other than three, such as two. For example, two symbols that are divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one symbol common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Then, 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 basic embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, 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 basic embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. It may be configured as follows.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the game control and the effect control 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, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is so-called “first type” and “digital pachi” is shown as a gaming machine. However, the gaming machine is a so-called "third-class" pachinko gaming machine that is called a "property", or a so-called "second-class" pachinko gaming machine that has both the characteristics of the "first-class" pachinko gaming machine. It may be a pachinko game machine that is called "mixture of one type and two types". Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine which is a so-called "ST machine" in which the winning probability is controlled to be in a high probability state during the ST (special time) period.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (Inventions A1 to A5 and Inventions B1 to B5) are shown in the above embodiments. In the following description of the invention, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1 is
Determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether to make a special game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
Using a production means including a display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on the display section (display section 50a), an effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) having,
The effect execution means,
A predetermined notice effect (first attack image GCI1, second attack image GCI2, etc.) capable of suggesting that the special game state is entered based on the result of the determination by the determination means,
A change effect (first gauge increase effect, second gauge increase effect, etc.) capable of changing a predetermined specific display (a plurality of gauge display GM, etc.) displayed on the display unit up to a specific step (second gauge display GM2, etc.). , Is possible
The gaming machine is characterized in that the notice effect can be executed when the specific display changes to the specific stage.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various effects have been performed on a game machine by using an image or the like displayed on a display unit. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-111931 describes that a predetermined notice effect such as appearance of a character is performed while performing variable display of effect symbols based on the determination. In addition, the characters are supposed to appear in the super reach, which has a high expectation of jackpots. However, in such a game machine, the production is simple and simple, and there is room for improvement in order to improve the enjoyment of the game. Then, the gaming machine of this configuration is different from the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-111931 in that "a predetermined notice effect that can suggest that a special gaming state is set based on the result of the determination made by the determining means. , A predetermined special display displayed on the display unit can be changed to a specific stage, and a notice effect can be executed when the specific display changes to a specific stage." doing. That is, it is possible to provide a new interest by being able to execute a new change effect capable of changing the specific display to a specific stage. Further, the predetermined notice effect can be executed in association with the new change effect. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation for the advance notice effect by the change effect. As a result, the gaming machine of the present configuration can solve the problem of "improving amusement of the game through production" (providing a working effect).

Invention A2 is
The gaming machine described in Invention A1 above,
The effect execution means,
While the specific display is not changing (during the first successful attack effect, the second successful attack effect, etc.), the position of the specific display during the change effect is higher than the change position (advance position PS). The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific display can be displayed at a retracted retracted position (retracted position PT).

With this configuration, by displaying the non-changing specific display at the retracted position, the particular display changing at the changed position can be made more conspicuous.

Invention A3 is
The gaming machine described in Invention A2 above,
The effect execution means,
When the specific display is displayed at the retracted position, a predetermined non-change effect image (first attack image GCI1, second attack image GCI2, first damage image GD1, second damage image GD2) is changed. A game machine characterized by being capable of being displayed in an overlapping range that at least partially overlaps with the specific display when in a position.

With this configuration, it is possible to display a non-changing effect image according to another effect that is performed during the non-changing operation, without the visibility being hindered by the specific display.

Invention A4 is
The gaming machine described in Invention A2 above,
The effect execution means,
When the specific display is displayed at the retracted position, a predetermined non-changing effect image can be displayed in a change proximity range closer to the changed position than the retracted position on the display unit. It is a game machine.

With this configuration, it is possible to display a non-changing effect image related to another effect that is performed during the non-changing operation in a conspicuous manner.

Invention A5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of the above inventions A2 to A4,
It is possible to suggest that the larger the number of times the specific display is moved from one of the change position and the retreat position to the other, the higher the possibility of being in the special game state.

With this configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the advance notice effect and the sense of expectation for the special game state by moving between the changed position of the specific display and the retracted position.

Invention B1 is
Production means including a display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on the display section (display section 50a);
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) having a performance executing means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of performing a performance using the performance means,
The effect execution means,
A first change effect (first gauge increase effect) and a second change effect as change effects capable of changing a predetermined specific display (a plurality of gauge displays GM, etc.) to a specific stage (second gauge display GM2, etc.) on the display unit. Change effect (2nd gauge increase effect) can be executed,
The game machine characterized in that the two change effects can be executed after the specific display reaches the specific stage in the first change effect.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various effects have been performed on a game machine by using an image or the like displayed on a display unit. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-111931 describes that a predetermined notice effect such as appearance of a character is performed while performing variable display of effect symbols based on the determination. In addition, the characters are supposed to appear in the super reach, which has a high expectation of jackpots. However, in such a game machine, the production is simple and simple, and there is room for improvement in order to improve the enjoyment of the game. Then, the gaming machine of the present configuration is capable of executing, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-111931, "a first change effect and a second change effect capable of changing a predetermined specific display to a specific stage. Yes, the second change effect can be executed after the specific display reaches the specific stage in the first change effect.” That is, it is possible to provide a new interest by being able to execute a new change effect capable of changing the specific display to a specific stage. Moreover, a new first change effect and a new second change effect can be executed in association with each other. Therefore, the first change effect can enhance the sense of expectation for the second change effect. As a result, the gaming machine of the present configuration can solve the problem of "improving amusement of the game through production" (providing a working effect).

Invention B2 is
A gaming machine described in Invention B1 above,
The effect execution means,
In the second change effect, the specific display can be displayed in a mode (pattern) different from that of the first change effect.

With this configuration, it is possible to easily distinguish which of these different effects is being executed, while using the common specific display for the first change effect and the second change effect. Therefore, it is possible to perform a highly entertaining effect in an easy-to-understand manner.

Invention B3 is
The gaming machine described in Invention B2 above,
The effect execution means,
In the change effect, the specific display can be executed in a mode of increasing toward the specific stage,
In the second change effect (second gauge increase effect), after-change specific display (second display mode) which is the specific display after changing to the specific stage in the first change effect (first gauge increase effect). The gaming machine is characterized in that the gauge display GM indicated by GB can be executed in a manner of being hidden by the increased specific display (gauge display GM changed to the third display mode GC).

With this configuration, it is possible to use the common specific display and to make the novel first change effect and second change effect whose change mode is an increase mode easy to understand.

Invention B4 is
The gaming machine described in Invention B2 above,
The effect execution means,
In the change effect, the specific display can be executed in a mode of decreasing toward the specific stage,
In the first change effect (first gauge decrease effect), the pre-change specific display (second display mode) that is the specific display before changing to the specific stage in the second change effect (second gauge decrease effect). The gaming machine is characterized in that the gauge display GG indicated by GB) can be executed in such a manner that it appears from the reduced specific display (gauge display GG indicated by the third display mode GC).

With this configuration, it is possible to use the common specific display and make the novel first change effect and the second change effect whose change mode is a decrease mode easy to understand.

Invention B5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of the above inventions B2 to B4,
Equipped with a determination means for determining whether to make a special game state advantageous to the player,
When the second change effect is executed after the first change effect, the special game state is more likely to occur than when the second change effect is not executed after the first change effect. It is a gaming machine.

With this configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the second change effect by the first change effect. Furthermore, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the special gaming state by the second change effect.

50... Image display device 50a... Display unit 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Performance control microcomputer PY1... Pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine)
GA... First display mode GB... Second display mode GC... Third display mode GCI1... First attack image GCI2... Second attack image GD1... First damage image GD2... Second damage image GG, GM... Gauge display GG1, GM1... First gauge display GG2, GM2... Second gauge display GR... Additional display GT... Gauge frame PS... Advance position PT... Retreat position

Claims (2)

A production means including a display means capable of displaying a predetermined production image on the display unit,
An operation means that allows operation input by the player,
A game machine having an effect executing means capable of executing an effect using the effect means,
The effect execution means,
On the display unit, a first change effect and a second change effect can be executed as change effects that can be changed in a manner of increasing a predetermined specific display toward a specific stage.
In the change effect, it is possible to change the specific display in response to the operation input to the operation means,
The second change effect can be executed after the specific display reaches the specific stage in the first change effect, and the second change effect is different from the first change effect in the aspect. A specific display can be displayed, and the changed specific display, which is the specific display after the second change performance is changed to the specific stage in the first change performance, is hidden by the increased specific display. A gaming machine characterized by being executable in various modes . A production means including a display means capable of displaying a predetermined production image on the display unit,
An operation means that allows operation input by the player,
A game machine having an effect executing means capable of executing an effect using the effect means,
The effect execution means,
The display unit can execute a first change effect and a second change effect as change effects that can be changed in a mode in which a predetermined specific display is reduced toward a specific stage.
In the change effect, it is possible to change the specific display in response to the operation input to the operation means,
The second change effect can be executed after the specific display reaches the specific stage in the first change effect, and the second change effect is different from the first change effect in the aspect. It is possible to display a specific display,
It is possible to execute the first change effect in such a manner that a pre-change specific display, which is the specific display before changing to the specific stage in the second change effect, appears from the decreased specific display. Characteristic gaming machine.