JP6736131B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine, as described in, for example, Patent Document 1 below, it is determined whether or not a jackpot is a big hit based on a ball entering the starting opening, and based on the result of the determination. , A special game that is advantageous to the player is executed. In the gaming machine described in this document, when it is determined that it is a big hit, a revival effect may be executed that makes it appear that it has been determined not to be a big hit and then informs that it has been determined to be a big hit. ..

JP, 2017-184839, A

However, in recent years, since there are many gaming machines capable of executing a revival effect like the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it may be uninteresting to simply perform the revival effect. There was room for improvement.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
Determination means for determining whether to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
Special game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the determination,
And a production control means capable of controlling production,
The effect control means,
In accordance with the determination made by the determination means, the effect symbol is variably displayed,
During the variable display of the effect design, it is possible to perform a successful effect that suggests that the special game is executed, or to perform a specific effect that can branch to a failure effect that suggests that the special game is not executed. And
When the success effect is executed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode that suggests that the special game is executed, while when the failure effect is executed, the special game is not executed for the effect symbol. A gaming machine that can be stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner suggesting that
The effect control means,
When it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the determination means, after the failure effect and the stop display of the effect symbol in the non-specific mode are performed, the fact that the special game is executed is notified. There is a revival production,
When performing the resurrection effect, and when performing the revival effect in the first resurrection pattern, wherein there and when the first resurrection pattern performed by the second resurrection pattern Naru different is,
The first revival pattern is a pattern for performing the revival effect after a lapse of a first period from the last stop display of the effect symbols before execution of the revival effect,
The second revival pattern is a pattern for performing the revival effect after a lapse of a second period different from the first period from the last stop display of the effect symbols before execution of the revival effect,
The game machine is characterized in that the special game is executed when the revival effect is executed.

According to the gaming machine of 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 jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a variation pattern determination table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and is a variation pattern determination table of special figure 1 in the non-time saving state. It is a variation pattern determination table related to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and is a variation pattern determination table of special figure 2 from the first variation to the 30th variation in the high probability state and the time saving state. It is a determination table of the operation unit used for the operation effect at the time of the winning branch. It is a table showing the relationship between the revival effect and the symbol promotion effect. It is a lottery table for mini-character operation notice. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a battle reach. It is a figure which shows the production development after the successful production is performed in battle reach. It is a figure which shows the production development after a failure production is performed in battle reach. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the effect development following FIG. 36(D), and is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the revival effect is executed after the failure effect is executed in the battle reach. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a mini-character operation notice. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a story reach. It is a figure which shows the production development after failure production is performed in story reach. It is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the revival effect in the battle revival jackpot fluctuation and the execution timing of the revival effect in the story revival jackpot fluctuation. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a hit production.

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.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first 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 a non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a 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 may 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 awarded prize balls 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. Further, the movable device operated in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed. 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. Movable body production is also called movable body drive production.

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. In addition, the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation means (operation unit) such as the special button 41 or the normal button 40 is also referred to as an operation instruction effect. In the operation promoting effect for urging the operation of the normal button 40, an operation promoting image including an image simulating the normal button 40 (special button image), an image showing the operation mode of the normal button 40, and an image showing the operation valid period is displayed. It is displayed on the section 50a.

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. Characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. Note that one of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the revival effect that is performed after the failure effect that suggests a loss in the SP reach is executed. In the present embodiment, the revival effect is an effect that suggests a big win.

First, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (jackpot games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special diagram determination process based on winning in the first starting port 11), "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit" It is possible to determine any of the symbols 2”. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 1" at a rate of 60% and the "big hit symbol 2" at a rate of 40%. Further, the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special symbol determination process based on winning in the second starting opening 12), either "big hit symbol 3" or "big hit symbol 4". Can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 3" at a rate of 60% and the "big hit symbol 4" at a rate of 40%.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game according to the determined jackpot symbol type. Specifically, the "big hit game 1" executed when the "big hit symbol 1" is determined, and the "big hit game 2" executed when the "big hit symbol 2" is determined, a round game. Is performed 16 times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first prize is maximum for 0.1 seconds per round game. The special winning opening 14 is opened. From 9R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which no winning can be expected to the first big winning opening 14. In other words, the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, but the actual number of round games is 8.

In addition, in the "big hit game 3" executed when the "big hit pattern 3" is determined, and in the "big hit game 4" executed when the "big hit pattern 4" is determined, 16 round games are performed. Done. Then, in all of 1R to 16R, the first special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. That is, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times.

Therefore, the "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" in which the number of substantial round games is 16 times is the "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 2" in which the number of substantial round games is 8 times. It can be said that it is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the "jackpot game 3" and the "jackpot game 4" are executed. It can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the gaming state.

Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101, even when the jackpot game of "big hit game 1", "big hit game 2", "big hit game 3", and "big hit game 4" is executed, the gaming state after the big hit game, Set to a time saving state (high base state). In addition, when the big hit game of either "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while "big hit game 2" or "big hit game" When any of the big hit games of "game 4" is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to the normal probability state. That is, after "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3", it is controlled to a high-probability high-base game state (high-probability state and time saving state), and after "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4", Control to low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state).

In this embodiment, the "high-probability-high-base game state" can be continued until the next big hit game is executed. On the other hand, the "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of times of variable display of special maps reaches 100 times (a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution).

Therefore, the "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" in which the high probability state is set thereafter is more advantageous to the player than the "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4" in which the high probability state is not set thereafter. It can be said that it is a jackpot game. In addition, the jackpot gaming state in which the “jackpot game 1” or the “jackpot game 3” is executed is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the “jackpot game 2” or the “jackpot game 4” is executed. I can say.

The jackpot gaming state can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, regardless of the type of jackpot symbols. Further, one of the high-probability states, the "high-probability-high base game state", can be said to be a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability-high base game state", which is one of the normal probability states. In this specification, a game state advantageous to the player may be referred to as an advantageous game state.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination of Toku-zu 1 in the non-time saving state will be described. In the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when it is set to the non-time saving state, the result of the big hit determination made in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of the big hit symbol type determination, the result of the reach determination , And the special figure fluctuation pattern, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 29, when the result of the big hit symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 1", as a special figure 1 variation pattern, "THP001" to "THP011" Either can be determined. Which special pattern 1 variation pattern is determined is determined by the special figure variation pattern random number. The distribution ratio is as shown in FIG. The distribution ratio (selection ratio) of the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. The same applies to special figure variation patterns other than "THP001" to "THP011".

Further, the game control microcomputer 101, if the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 2", it is possible to determine any of "THP021" to "THP025" as the special figure 1 variation pattern. ..

Further, the game control microcomputer 101, when the result of the jackpot determination is not "big hit", and the result of the reach determination is "reach", as the special pattern 1 variation pattern, "THP031" to "THP033". It is possible to determine either of the above.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101, when the jackpot determination result is not "big hit", when the reach determination result is "no reach", as the special figure 1 variation pattern, "THP041", "THP042" , “THP043” can be determined. Which of the three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned by the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine a special figure change pattern in which the special figure change time is relatively long, and when the number of special figure 1 reservations is 3 to 4, the special figure change It is easy to determine a special figure variation pattern whose time is relatively short.

Here, the special figure 1 variation patterns “THP001” to “THP005” and “THP021” to “THP022” are battle jackpot variations in which a battle reach (a type of SP reach) is performed. Further, the special pattern 1 variation patterns “THP006” to “THP010” and “THP023” to “THP024” are story jackpot variations in which story reach (a type of SP reach) is performed. Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns “THP011” and “THP025” are N jackpot fluctuations in which N reach is performed but SP reach (battle reach or story reach) is not performed. Battle reach and story reach are examples of specific effects.

In the battle reach, a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other, and finally, a victory effect in which the teammate character wins (an example of success effect) or a defeat effect in which the teammate character is defeated (an example of failure effect). ) Is a production that branches to. In addition, the story reach is an effect in which a story about a teammate character is displayed and, finally, a success effect that leads to a good ending or a failure effect that does not result in a good ending is branched. In either of the reach effects, the success effect is an effect that suggests a big hit, and the failure effect is an effect that suggests a loss. The battle reach and story reach will be described in detail later.

Here, in the battle jackpot variation, the battle win jackpot variation in which the victory effect (success effect) is performed in the battle reach and the battle revival jackpot in which the revival effect is performed after the defeat effect (failure effect) is performed in the battle reach There are fluctuations.

And, in the battle win jackpot fluctuation, the so-called pattern of Zo eyes (corresponding to the specific mode) of the probability variation is stopped and displayed without change, the fluctuation pattern of the effect flow (THP001) and the Zoro eyes of the normal pattern are stopped. After it is displayed, the variation pattern (THP002) of the production flow in which the pattern promotion is successful and the Zero eyes of the probability variation symbol are stopped and displayed, and when the Zoro eyes of the normal symbol are stopped and displayed, the probability variation symbol is not changed. There is an effect flow variation pattern (THP003, THP021) that is definitely stopped and displayed as it is.

It should be noted that the symbol promotion means that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that make up the doublet (big hit stop mode) are normal jackpots that may be normal jackpots (non-probable variation jackpots), and are probable variations showing that they are probable variation jackpots. It is to be changed to a design (probable variation design that usually has no chance of a big hit). Probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that the gaming state after the jackpot game is planned to be controlled to a high probability state, and normal jackpot (non-probability variation jackpot) is planned to be controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game. It is a jackpot. The probability variation symbol is an example of an advantageous symbol. In the present embodiment, each effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 includes a numerical symbol of "1" to "9", of which the probability variation symbol is a numerical symbol of "3" and "7", and is a regular symbol. Are numerical symbols other than "3" and "7". In addition, what kind of design is used for the probability variation design and the normal design can be appropriately changed.

In addition, in the battle revival jackpot fluctuation, the so-called symbol promotion is not performed and the zero eyes of the probability variation pattern are stopped and displayed, and the variation pattern of the production flow (THP004), and the zero eyes of the regular symbol are stopped and displayed, and the probability variation pattern is confirmed. There is a variation pattern (THP005, THP022) of the effect flow that is definitely stopped and displayed without being changed to. That is, when the revival effect is performed after the battle reach, the symbol promotion effect is not executed.

Further, the story jackpot variation includes a story success jackpot variation in which a successful production is performed in story reach, and a story revival jackpot variation in which a revival production is performed after a failure production is performed in story reach.

And, in the story success jackpot fluctuation, the variation pattern of the production flow in which the soro eyes of the probability variation symbol are stopped and displayed without the so-called symbol promotion (THP006), and the symbols after the zero eyes of the normal symbol are stopped and displayed Successful promotion, the variation pattern of the production flow in which the Zero eye of the probability variation pattern is stopped and displayed (THP007), and when the Zoro eye of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, it is definitely displayed without being changed to the probability variation pattern. And a variation pattern of the production flow (THP008, THP023).

Also, in the story revival jackpot fluctuation, variation pattern (THP009) of the production flow in which Zoro eyes of the probability variation symbol are stopped and displayed without the so-called symbol promotion, and Zoro eyes of the regular symbol are stopped and displayed with the probability variation symbol. There is a variation pattern (THP010, THP024) of the effect flow that is definitely stopped and displayed without being changed to. That is, when the revival effect is performed after the story reach, the symbol promotion effect is not executed.

Further, the special pattern 1 variation pattern “THP031” is a battle loss loss variation in which a battle reach is performed. The battle defeat loss variation is a variation pattern of the production flow in which the defeat production (failure production) is performed in the battle reach and the revival production is not performed. Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP032" is a story failure variation variation in which story reach is performed. The story failure loss variation is a variation pattern of the production flow in which the failure production is performed in the story reach and the revival production is not performed. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern “THP033” is N loss variation in which N reach is performed but SP reach (battle reach or story reach) is not performed.

Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP041" is a "normal A loss variation" in which the variation production ends in 10 seconds without the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 reaching, and "THP042" is the production symbol EZ1. , EZ2, EZ3 is a "normal B loss variation" that ends in 7 seconds without changing reach, and "THP043" is 3 seconds in changing effect without the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 reaching. The "normal C loss variation" ends with. In addition, the reach is a state in which the effect symbol that is variably displayed among the plurality of effect symbols is the remaining one, depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7↓7") that is a combination of effect symbols indicating that the game state is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state).

In the present embodiment, SP reach such as battle reach and story reach is executed after N reach, and N reach is executed when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are in the reach state (reach state). (See the column of the effect flow of special figure change effect in FIG. 29).

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination of FIG. 2 from the first fluctuation to the 30th fluctuation in the high probability state and the time saving state will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 2 variation pattern using the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 from the first variation to the 30th variation in the high probability state and the time saving state.

The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process related to the first variation to the 30th variation in the high probability state and the time saving state, as a result of the big hit determination performed in the special figure 2 determination process, the big hit symbol type determination The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined based on the result, the reach determination result, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 30, when the result of the big hit symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 3", as a special figure 2 variation pattern, "THP051" to "THP053" Either can be determined. Moreover, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "THP054" as the special pattern 2 variation pattern when the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "big jack symbol 4". Further, the game control microcomputer 101, if the result of the big hit determination is not "big hit", if the result of the reach determination is "reach" or "no reach", the special figure 2 fluctuation "THP055" is determined as the pattern.

Here, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern "THP051" to "THP054" is a hitting fluctuation in which the big hit prize is notified without the reach of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 after the normal fluctuation is started. .. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern “THP055” is an immediate deviation fluctuation in which after the normal fluctuation is started, each effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is stopped and displayed all at once in a disjointed pattern. The variation time of the instant loss variation is as short as 1 second. In the present embodiment, “immediate loss variation” (THP055) is selected for all the periods from the first variation to the 30th variation in the high-probability state and the short-time state, except when the jackpot is won. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation of 30 times during this period (variable display of the special symbol) is completed in about 30 seconds unless the jackpot is won. When the big hit is won in this period, the hitting effect (corresponding to the specific winning notification effect) is executed. In the hit production, the jackpot winning is suddenly notified without the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 becoming reach. As described above, in the present embodiment, the period from the first variation to the thirtieth variation in the high-probability state and the time saving state is a period during which the player is suddenly notified of the jackpot winning. Therefore, this period is referred to as a hitting period, and the effect mode during the hitting period is particularly referred to as a hitting mode.

In addition, in the variation of hitting, the so-called symbol promotion is not performed, and the variation pattern (THP051) of the production flow in which the Zoro eyes of the probability variation symbol are stopped and displayed, and the promotion of the symbols after the Zoro eyes of the normal symbol are stopped and displayed. And the variation pattern (THP052) of the production flow in which the Zoro eyes of the probability variation pattern are stopped and displayed, and when the Zoro eyes of the normal symbol are stopped and displayed, they are definitely stopped and displayed without being changed to the probability variation pattern. There is a variation pattern of the production flow (THP053, THP054).

Next, the main effects (normal fluctuation, N reach, battle reach, story reach, revival effect, symbol) that constitute the special figure change effect in the special figure change pattern (special figure 1 change pattern and special figure 2 change pattern) described above. Among the promotion effects and hit effects, the battle reach, story reach, revival effects, symbol promotion effects, and hit effects will be described in detail. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the special figure variation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 in accordance with the effect image display. It is possible to execute effects, sound effects using the speaker 52, movable object effects using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, operation effects using the input device (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like.

<Battle reach>
Battle reach is a reach production in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle. The battle reach has a winning/branching branch, and branches to a success effect in which an ally character wins over an enemy character (winning effect) or a failure effect in which an ally character is defeated by an enemy character (defeat effect). The success effect functions as an effect that suggests to the player that the jackpot has been won. The failure effect functions as an effect that suggests that the player has not won the jackpot. The failure effect may be executed even when the jackpot is won (see “Battle revival jackpot variation” in FIG. 29).

In the winning branch in the battle reach, an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the special button 41 is executed. During the effective period of this operation instruction effect, depending on whether the special button 41 is operated, or when the operation effective period has elapsed without operating the special button 41, a success effect or a failure effect. Is executed.

<Story reach>
Story reach is a reach production that shows a story about a work that is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The story reach has a winning/branching branch, and the story branches to a successful production in which the story ends in a good end or a failure production in which the story ends in a bad end. The success effect in the story reach functions like the success effect in the battle reach as an effect that suggests that the player has won the jackpot. Like the failure effect in the battle reach, the failure effect in the story reach functions as an effect that suggests that the player has not won the jackpot. The failure effect may be executed even when the jackpot is won (see “Story Revival Jackpot Variation” in FIG. 29).

In the winning branch in the story reach, an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is executed. During the operation valid period in this operation instruction effect, in response to the operation of the operation unit (normal button 40 or special button 41) of the operation target, or without operating the operation unit of the operation target, the operation effective period Depending on the elapsed time, the success effect or the failure effect is executed.

In this embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the battle reach is more easily selected than the story reach, and when the jackpot is lost, the story reach is more easily selected than the battle reach (see FIG. 29). ). That is, in the present embodiment, the battle reach is a reach production having a higher jackpot expectation than the story reach.

<Resurrection production>
The rehabilitation effect is an effect that is executed when the failure effect is executed in battle reach or story reach, although the jackpot is won. The revival effect functions as an effect that suggests that you have won the jackpot. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the revival effect is an effect of displaying the specific image G70 (the image of the ally character with the symbol mark on the back side) on the display unit 50a (FIG. 37(A), FIG. 40 ( See D)).

Here, in the present embodiment, as the execution pattern of the revival effect, there are two patterns in which the timings at which the revival effect is executed are different from each other. These two patterns are referred to as a first revival pattern (revival P1) and a second revival pattern (revival P2), respectively. The first revival pattern is a revival pattern when the battle revival jackpot variation is selected, and the second revival pattern is a revival pattern when the story revival jackpot variation is selected. In the first revival pattern, the display of the image as SP reach (battle reach) ends, and after the normal background image (for example, the background image for normal day G102) is displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed. It is re-variably displayed without being definitely stopped and displayed, and the revival effect is executed during the re-variation display. When the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are re-variably displayed, an operation instruction effect similar to the operation instruction effect in the mini-character operation notice described later is executed (see FIG. 36(D)). During this operation instruction effect, a revival effect is executed in response to the player operating the normal button 40. It should be noted that the revival effect is executed even when the operation valid period has elapsed without operating the normal button 40.

On the other hand, in the second revival pattern, an image as SP reach (story reach) is displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed by reach lose eyes (corresponding to a non-specific mode). , Revival production is executed. Execution of the revival effect is performed in response to the arrival of a predetermined execution timing, without being based on the operation of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 (see FIGS. 40A and 40D).

<Design promotion production>
The symbol promotion effect is a case where a successful effect is executed in battle reach or story reach, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) that suggests a big hit are normal symbols (this mode. Then, it may be executed when it is "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", or "9"). When the symbol promotion effect is executed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 forming the doublet are changed from the normal symbol to the probability variation symbol. That is, the symbol promotion effect functions as an effect that suggests that the player has won the probability variation jackpot or an effect that suggests that the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to have a high probability state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the symbol promotion effect is an effect of displaying a specific image G70 (an image of a teammate character having a symbol mark on the back side) on the display unit 50a, similarly to the revival effect (FIG. 35 ( See E)). As described above, in the present embodiment, the same effect is executed in the revival effect and the symbol promotion effect.

<Rush production>
The hitting effect is an effect that is executed without reaching from the state in which all three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variably displayed. When the striking effect is executed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed with double stitches. The hitting effect functions as an effect that suggests a big hit to the player. Further, since the hitting effect is executed without reaching the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the hitting effect functions as an effect that gives the player a pleasant surprise. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the hitting effect is an effect of displaying the specific image G70 (an image of the ally character with the symbol mark on the back side) on the display unit 50a, as in the revival effect and the symbol promotion effect. (See FIG. 42(C)).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the same effect (the effect of displaying the specific image G70 on the display unit 50a) is executed with the three effects of the revival effect, the symbol promotion effect, and the hitting effect. In other words, a common effect is executed as an effect that informs the player of an advantage. Therefore, in various cases, it is easy for the player to know that something is going well.

Next, the determination of the operation unit used for the operation effect at the time of a winning branch in battle reach or story reach will be described. This decision is made based on the decision table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 31, the effect control microcomputer 121 always executes the operation effect of operating the special button 41 in the winning branch in the battle reach (“battle win jackpot change” and “battle revival jackpot change” in the figure). ", see the "Battle defeat loss change" column).

On the other hand, in the winning branch in the story reach, there are cases where an operation effect of operating the normal button 40 is executed and cases where an operation effect of operating the special button 41 is executed. More specifically, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "story success jackpot fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 operates at the time of a winning branch. As the operation unit used for the effect, the special button 41 is selected at a rate of 30%, and the normal button 40 is selected at a rate of 70%. When the special figure variation pattern is “story revival jackpot variation”, the effect control microcomputer 121 always selects the normal button 40 as the operation unit used for the operation effect at the time of the winning branch. When the special figure variation pattern is “story failure jackpot variation”, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the special button 41 at a rate of 1% as the operation unit used for the operation effect at the time of the winning branch, and normally The button 40 is selected at a rate of 99%.

That is, in the winning/branching branch of the story reach, in principle, the operation effect using the normal button 40 is executed, and the operation effect using the special button 41 is an effect with a very high jackpot expectation. It is rarely executed. Therefore, the player can recognize that the jackpot is highly likely to be won when the operation effect using the special button 41 is performed in the winning branch of the story reach. In addition, battle reach is a reach production with a higher jackpot expectation than story reach (see FIG. 29), but in the winning branch of the battle reach, the operation production using the special button 41 is always executed. ing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operation effect using the special button 41 (or the operation instruction effect instructing the operation of the special button 41) is the operation effect using the normal button 40 (or the operation instruction instructing the operation of the normal button 40). It can be said that it is a production that has a higher jackpot expectation than that of (production) and that a successful production is easily executed. In the present embodiment, the operation effect using the special button 41 is not executed in the story rejuvenation jackpot variation. However, the selection ratio and the like shown in FIG. 31 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

Next, the relationship between the revival effect and the symbol promotion effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the present embodiment, the symbol promotion effect may be executed in the variation in which the revival effect is not executed, but the symbol promotion effect is not executed in the variation in which the revival effect is executed. .. This is because the same effect is performed for the revival effect and the symbol promotion effect, but this prevents the effect from becoming unnecessarily complicated and makes it easier for the player to understand the meaning of the effect.

Next, a mini character operation notice (one of notice effects) that can be executed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. If the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in the received command analysis processing (S4201) that the special figure variation start command is received, it performs the variation start command reception time processing. In the process at the time of receiving the variation start command, first, the variation effect pattern selection process is performed, and subsequently, the notice effect selection process is performed. In the variation effect pattern selection processing, an effect pattern (sub variation pattern) of the variation effect is selected based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command. In the notice effect selection process, the notice effect to be performed along with the change effect is selected based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the received special figure change start command. The information on the notice effect selected in the notice effect selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 and is included in the notice effect start command and transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the notice effect start command displays the image of the designated notice effect on the display unit 50a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121, based on the information of the notice effect stored in the effect RAM124, the effect means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable device, input device, etc.) related to the notice effect. Control appropriately.

The mini-character operation notice is an effect that is produced at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the effect is expected to reach the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the change in which the mini-character operation notice is made. It is a performance that suggests the degree (reach expectation). In the present embodiment, in the mini-character operation notice, first, the mini-character is displayed, and a character image of “press the button!” that prompts the operation of the normal button 40 is displayed as a line of the mini-character (see FIG. 38C). ). Then, when the normal button 40 is operated during such an operation instruction presentation, subsequently, an image indicating a reach expectation degree such as "chance!" or "..." is displayed as a dialogue of the mini character ( FIG. 38(D)(E)). The effect of displaying an image such as "Chance!" or "..." is an example of an effect (reach notice effect) that indicates the degree of expectation of reach.

The lottery for the advance notice of the mini-character operation is performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 33, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “battle win jackpot fluctuation”, “battle revival jackpot fluctuation”, In the case of “Story success jackpot variation” or “Story revival jackpot variation”, select the mini character operation notice whose dialog displayed according to the operation of the normal button 40 is “chance!” at a rate of 88%, and ..” is selected at a rate of 2%. In the case of these special figure variation patterns, the percentage of not executing the mini-character operation notice is 10%.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 is displayed according to the operation of the normal button 40 when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “N jackpot fluctuation”. 75% of the mini-character operation notices whose dialogue is "chance!" are selected, and 5% of the mini-character operation notices of "..." are selected. In the case of this special map variation pattern, the percentage of not executing the mini-character operation notice is 20%.

If the special map change pattern indicated by the special map 1 change start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “battle loss loss change” or “story failure loss change”, the normal control 40 is performed. The mini-character operation notice whose dialogue is "chance!" is selected at a rate of 85%, and the mini-character operation notice which is "..." is selected at a rate of 5%. In the case of these special figure variation patterns, the percentage of not executing the mini-character operation notice is 10%.

In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern which the special figure 1 fluctuation start command which is received from game control microcomputer 101 is “N loss fluctuation”, production control microcomputer 121 is displayed according to the operation of normal button 40. 70% of the mini-character operation notices with a dialogue of “chance!” are selected at a rate of 70%, and 10% of the mini-character operation notices of “...” are selected. In the case of this special figure variation pattern, the percentage of not executing the mini-character operation notice is 20%.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 is displayed according to the operation of the normal button 40 when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “normal deviation variation”. The mini-character operation notice with the dialogue "chance!" is selected at a rate of 3%, and the mini-character operation notice having a "..." is selected at a rate of 27%. It should be noted that, in the case of this special figure variation pattern, the percentage of not executing the mini-character operation notice is 70%.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the variation in which the reach is established, it is easy to select the mini character operation notice in which “chance!” is displayed according to the operation of the normal button 40, and the mini character operation in which “...” is displayed. Notices are hard to choose. On the contrary, in a variation in which the reach is not established (normal loss variation), it is difficult to select the mini-character operation notice in which "chance!" is displayed, and it is easy to select the mini-character operation notice in which "..." is displayed. Therefore, the mini-character operation notice in which "Chance!" is displayed functions as an effect having higher reach expectation than the mini-character operation notice in which "..." is displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the mini-character operation notice is more likely to be executed in the variation in which the reach is established than in the variation in which the reach is not established. Therefore, the mini-character operation notice is an effect to expect the reach to be established.

In addition, in this embodiment, in each variation of battle reach, variation of story reach, and variation of N reach, the jackpot variation is selected as the chance to mini-character operation notice rather than the loss variation. It is easy to be done. Therefore, the mini-character operation notice of “chance!” functions as an effect having a higher jackpot expectation than the mini-character operation notice of “...”. In addition, the mini-character operation notice also functions as an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation.

Next, an example of execution of characteristic effects (battle reach, mini-character operation notice, story reach, hitting effect, etc.) in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described.

<Battle reach>
A specific example of battle reach will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the battle reach, first, an image or the like showing that the teammate character and the enemy character are about to battle each other is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 34(A)). Then, an image showing that the ally character and the enemy character are offensive and defensive is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown). Before the winning branch, an image showing that the teammate character attacks the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 34(B)). In the winning branch, the operation instruction effect (an example of the first operation instruction effect) for instructing the operation of the special button 41 is executed (FIG. 34(C)). If the special button 41 is operated during the effective period of the special button 41, if the battle reach is executed based on the battle win jackpot fluctuation (see FIG. 29), it is suggested that the jackpot is won. As an effect (winning effect), a victory image (including an image that the ally character is pleased with and a background image for success G80) indicating that the ally character has won the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a and the effect symbol EZ1. , EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating a big hit (Fig. 34(D)). The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are still being displayed in a variable manner.

By the way, with the temporary stop display, the fluctuation speed of the effect design is "0", but it changes such as shaking or repeating expansion and contraction at the position where the effect design is displayed, and it is completely stopped. Say no state. On the other hand, when the fixed stop display (final stop display) and the final stop display (final stop display) are mentioned, it means that the effect design is completely stopped. The term “stop display” may refer to a temporary stop display or a fixed stop display.

On the other hand, in the case of the battle reach executed based on the battle revival jackpot variation or the battle defeat jackpot variation (see FIG. 29), a failure effect (loss effect) that suggests that the battle is lost according to the operation of the special button 41. As the defeat image (including the image in which the teammate character is sad and the background image for failure G81) indicating that the teammate character has eaten the counter of the enemy character and lost, the display pattern EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are provisionally stopped and displayed with "reach lost eyes" indicating loss (Fig. 34(E)). The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are still being displayed in a variable manner.

Next, the effect development when the successful effect is executed in the battle reach will be described. When the success effect is executed in the battle reach, the image of the success effect shown in FIG. 34(D) is hidden for a predetermined time (FIG. 35(A)), and thereafter, promotion of the effect symbol (probably changed from the normal symbol) "Promotion of the design" is carried out. In the design promotion, the haze image G83 is displayed on the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on the front of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are gradually reduced (FIG. 35(B )). In other words, this effect is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that are temporarily stopped and displayed are hidden by the haze. Then, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 disappear once from the display unit 50a, and then are displayed again in the final stop mode.

If the design promotion failure fails (if not promoted to a probability variation pattern), as shown in FIG. 35(C), the same normal design flattening pattern (here, "2.2.2") is provisional. It is stopped and displayed (FIG. 35(C)), and then fixedly displayed with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 (FIG. 35(D)). Such an effect is performed when the special figure variation pattern is "THP003" or "THP021" (see FIG. 29). In this embodiment, although it is a probability variation big hit, the symbol promotion may not be performed during the variation effect (special figure variation pattern “THP003”). In this case, during the subsequent jackpot game, it is notified that it is a probability variation jackpot (the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high probability state).

On the other hand, if the symbol promotion succeeds (if promoted to a probability variation symbol), the haze image G83 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and after the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 disappear, the symbol promotion effect is performed. The symbol promotion effect is an effect that suggests that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are promoted from normal symbols to probability variation symbols. As shown in FIG. 35(E), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment displays the specific image G70 showing the symbol mark (predetermined image G84) attached to the back side by the teammate character, as shown in FIG. 35(E). A symbol display effect (corresponding to a predetermined effect) displayed on 50a is performed. By the way, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is only this symbol display effect that the teammate character shows the symbol mark (predetermined image G84) on the back side. Therefore, the symbol display effect has an effect of giving the player a special feeling and surprise by displaying the symbol mark (predetermined image G84) which is hardly displayed during the game.

When the effect time of the symbol promotion effect has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 35(F), the double stitches of the probability variation symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 35(F)), and then fixed stop together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3. It is displayed (FIG. 35(G)). Such an effect is performed when the special figure variation pattern is "THP002" (see FIG. 29). In addition, in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, the example in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal symbol together with the successful effect in the battle reach is shown, but if the special symbol fluctuation pattern is “THP001”, it is successful. Along with the effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the probability variation pattern.

Next, the effect development when the failure effect is executed in battle reach will be described. When the failure effect is executed in battle reach, the image of the failure effect shown in FIG. 34(E) is hidden for a predetermined time, and then the background image before battle reach (here, the background image for normal day G102) is displayed. It is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 36(A)). That is, in the state where the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with reach eyes (here, "2. 3 .2"), the background image on the display unit 50a is the background image for failure G81 (image of battle reach). No. 1) to the daytime normal background image G102. If this failure effect is executed based on the battle loss loss variation (special figure variation pattern “THP031”, refer to FIG. 29), as shown in FIG. 36(B), the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ2 , EZ3 remain reachable and are displayed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 to be fixedly stopped (FIG. 36(B)).

On the other hand, if the failure effect is executed based on the battle revival jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern “THP004”, “THP005”, “THP022”, see FIG. 29), the first revival pattern The revival effect is executed with. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36(C), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, which have been temporarily stopped and displayed by the reach losing eyes, are re-variably displayed without being fixedly stopped and displayed. Then, in the state where the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely scroll-displayed, the same re-changing notice effect (corresponding to the suggestion effect) as the operation instruction effect (see FIG. 38(C)) in the mini-character operation notice is displayed. It is executed (FIG. 36(D)). That is, the image G86 in which the mini character says the phrase "press the button" is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, such an effect causes the player to recognize as if the next variation effect (special figure variation) is started. In particular, in accordance with the re-variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, since the image G86 in which the mini character says the phrase "press the button" is displayed on the display unit 50a, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are simply displayed. It is possible to make it appear as if the next variation effect has started more realistically than the configuration in which is changed again.

Then, during the re-announcement presentation effect, the operation valid period of the normal button 40 is set. When the normal button 40 is operated during the operation valid period, the revival effect is executed according to the operation of the normal button 40. The revival effect is an effect that suggests a jackpot win to the player. As shown in FIG. 37(A), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment displays the specific image G70 showing the symbol mark (predetermined image G84) attached to the back side by the teammate character as the revival effect, as shown in FIG. The symbol display effect is displayed. That is, the same effect as the symbol promotion effect is performed.

When the effect time of the revival effect elapses, as shown in FIG. 37(B), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with a doublet, and then fixedly displayed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3. (FIG. 37(C)). The effect accompanied by such a revival effect is performed when the special figure variation pattern is "THP004", "THP005", or "THP022" (see FIG. 29). In the present embodiment, when the revival effect is executed, the symbol promotion effect is not executed. Note that, in FIG. 37, an example is shown in which the revival effect is performed and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal symbols (the special symbol change patterns are "THP005" and "THP022"), but the special symbols If the variation pattern is "THP004", the revival effect is performed and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the probability variation symbol.

<Mini character operation notice>
Next, a specific example of the mini-character operation notice will be described. The mini-character operation notice is an effect that is produced at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the effect is expected to reach the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the change in which the mini-character operation notice is made. It is a production that suggests the degree. Specifically, when performing the mini-character operation notice, the effect control microcomputer 121 soon starts the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 as shown in FIGS. 38(A), (B) and (C). , The image G86 in which the mini character says the phrase "press the button" is displayed on the display unit 50a. This image G86 is the same as the image G86 in the first revival pattern (image G86 displayed in the notice effect at the time of re-variation, see FIG. 36D). When the normal button 40 is operated during the effect (operation instruction effect) for displaying the image G86, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the line "..." In response to this operation. (FIG. 38(D)) or the line of “chance!” is displayed (FIG. 38(E)). Which line to display is determined by the lottery of the above-mentioned mini-character operation notice (see FIG. 33).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the interest at the start of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is improved by executing the mini-character operation notice. Then, when the revival effect is performed after the failure effect is performed in the battle reach, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are re-variably displayed, and the operation instruction effect (corresponding to the "predetermined effect") in this mini character operation notice is performed. 36D), the player can easily recognize the re-variation display before the revival production as a true new variation display. Therefore, when the revival effect is executed, it is possible to give a stronger surprise to the player, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

<Story reach>
Next, a specific example of story reach will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in story reach, first, an image or the like showing a teammate character and a heroine appearing in the story are displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39(A)). The effect shown in FIG. 39(A) functions as an effect that suggests the start of story reach. Then, an image according to the story is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39(B)). The story reach of this embodiment is a story in which an ally character searches for a heroine. In the winning/branching branch of the story reach, an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the normal button 40 (an example of the second operation instruction effect, FIG. 39C) or an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the special button 41 (FIG. 39). Either (D)) is executed. It should be noted that which operation instruction effect is executed in the winning/branching branch of the story reach is determined by a lottery (see FIG. 31 ). By the way, the operation effect using the special button 41 has an extremely high jackpot expectation.

If the operation unit (normal button 40 or special button 41) that is the operation target is operated during the operation valid period, if the story reach is executed based on the story success jackpot fluctuation (see FIG. 29), the jackpot is won. As a success effect (winning effect) that suggests that the heroine is pleased, a success image (including an image that the heroine is pleased and a success background image G80) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" that suggests a big hit (Fig. 39(E)). The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are still being displayed in a variable manner. Further, the success image shown in FIG. 39(E) is an image meaning a story in which the ally character and the heroine have met.

On the other hand, in the case of the story reach executed based on the story revival jackpot variation or the story failure jackpot variation (see FIG. 29), there is a loss according to the operation of the operation unit (normal button 40 or special button 41) to be operated. As a failure effect (missing effect) that suggests that there is, a failure image indicating that the heroine is sad (including an image in which the heroine is sad and a background image for failure G81) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect is produced. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "reach lost eyes" that suggests a loss (FIG. 39(F)). The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are still being displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the failure image shown in FIG. 39(F) is an image meaning a story in which the ally character could not meet the heroine.

When the success effect is executed in the story reach (FIG. 39(E)), the effect development thereafter is similar to the case where the success effect is executed in the battle reach. That is, in the case of the special figure variation pattern "THP006" in which the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed without passing through the symbol promotion in the story success jackpot variation, if it is a successful production, the double stitches of the probability variation symbol are tentatively stopped and displayed, and the fixed stop is continued. Is displayed. Further, if the special figure variation pattern “THP007” in which the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbol promotion in the story success jackpot variation, the symbol promotion effect is executed from the symbol promotion fan, and the probability variation symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. .. Note that the symbol promotion effect performed after the successful effect is executed in the story reach is the same effect as the symbol promotion effect performed after the successful effect is executed in the battle reach. In addition, if the special symbols change pattern "THP008", "THP023" where the symbol promotion fails and the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in the story success jackpot variation, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are the regular symbols after the symbol promotion. It is displayed as fixed stop. In addition, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "THP008", it is assumed that the probability is a big jackpot during the jackpot game (that the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high probability state).

Next, description will be made on the development of the production when the failure production is executed in the story reach. When the failure effect is executed in the story reach (FIG. 39(F), FIG. 40(A)), this failure effect is executed based on the story failure loss variation (see special figure variation pattern “THP032”, FIG. 29). 40A, the failure effect image shown in FIG. 40A is hidden for a predetermined time, and then the background image before the story reach (here, the daytime normal background image G102) is displayed on the display unit 50a. (FIG. 40(B)). That is, in the state in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the reach losing eyes (here, "2. 3 .2"), the background image of the display unit 50a is the background image for failure G81 (image of story reach). No. 1) to the daytime normal background image G102. Then, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are fixedly stopped and displayed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 while the reach eyes are closed (FIG. 40(C)).

On the other hand, if the failure effect is executed based on the story revival jackpot variation (special figure variation pattern “THP009”, “THP010”, “THP024”, see FIG. 29), the second revival pattern Revival production is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 40(A) and 40(D), the background image for failure G81 is displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the reach lost eyes (FIG. 40(A)), a revival effect is executed (FIG. 40(D)). The revival effect performed after the failure effect is executed in the story reach is the same effect as the revival effect performed after the failure effect is executed in the battle reach. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the specific image G70 showing the symbol mark (predetermined image G84) attached to the back side of the ally character on the display unit 50a even as a revival effect after story reach. Produce.

When the effect time of the revival effect has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 40(E), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with a doublet, and then fixedly displayed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3. (FIG. 40(F)). When the revival effect is executed, the symbol promotion effect is not executed. Note that, in FIG. 40, the case where the revival effect is performed and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the normal symbol (when the special figure variation pattern is “THP010” or “THP024”) is shown, If the special figure variation pattern is "THP009", a revival effect is performed and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the probability variation pattern.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the revival effect is performed when the revival effect is executed after the battle reach (when the battle revival jackpot is changed) and when the revival effect is performed after the story reach (when the story revival jackpot is changed). The execution timing of is different. The execution pattern of the former revival effect is the first revival pattern, and the execution pattern of the latter revival effect is the second revival pattern. As shown in FIG. 41(A), in the first revival pattern, after the failure effect is executed in the winning branch of the battle reach, the background image changes from the background image for failure G81 (background image as battle reach) to the normal daytime. After returning to the background image G102 (normal background image) (return to background), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are re-variably displayed without being fixedly stopped and displayed, and the revival effect is executed.

On the other hand, in the second revival pattern, as shown in FIG. 41(B), after the failure effect is executed in the winning branch of the story reach, the background image is the background image for failure G81 (the background as the story reach. Before returning from the image) to the daytime normal background image G102 (normal background image) (that is, at the timing when the failure background image G81 is displayed), the revival effect is executed. Further, in the second revival pattern, the revival effect is executed from the state in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with reach eyes.

Thus, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is provided with two types of revival patterns. However, regardless of which revival pattern, the revival effect content is the same (FIG. 37(A), FIG. 40(D)). Therefore, regardless of which revival pattern, the player who sees the revival effect can easily understand the significance of the effect. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the symbol designs are executed as a revival effect before the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with a doublet (a stop mode meaning a big hit), this pachinko machine PY1 is used. It may be difficult for a player who has little knowledge about staging to understand the meaning of staging, but since this pachinko gaming machine PY1 uses a resurrection staging that is common to both resurrection patterns, the player can understand the meaning. It is easier to play and the interest in playing games is heightened.

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Next, a specific example of the hit production will be described. In the present embodiment, the hitting effect is executed when the jackpot is won during the hitting period from the first change to the 30th change in the high-probability state and the time saving state (during the period in which the hitting mode is controlled). (Refer to FIG. 30) (refer to FIG. 30), which is the special pattern variation pattern “THP051”, “THP052”, “THP053”, “THP054”. When the special figure fluctuation pattern is "collision fluctuation", as soon as the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started as shown in FIGS. 42(A) to (C) (in about 1 second). The hit production is executed. The hitting effect is an effect that suggests a big hit to the player. As shown in FIG. 42(C), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment displays the specific image G70 showing the symbol mark (predetermined image G84) attached to the back side by the teammate character, as shown in FIG. 42(C). The symbol display effect displayed on 50a is performed. That is, the same effect as the revival effect or the pattern promotion effect is performed.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment executes the symbol display effect (FIG. 42(C)) common to the revival effect and the symbol promotion effect as the hit effect. For this reason, at the unexpected timing (immediately after the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 starts), even if the hitting effect (symbol display effect) is executed, the meaning of the effect is a game. It has become easier to recognize that it is advantageous to the player, that is, it is a suggestion of the big hit.

When the effect time of the hitting effect elapses, as shown in FIG. 42(D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with double stitches. After that, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are gradually reduced, and a “design promotion fan” that is hidden by the fog image G83 is executed (FIG. 42(E)), and if the probable variation pattern is not promoted (the special figure variation pattern is “ In the case of “THP053” or “THP054”, see FIG. 30), as shown in FIG. 42(F), the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are the same normal symbols before the promotion of the symbols (“2. 2・2") again, and the fixed stop display together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3. On the other hand, in the case of promoting to a probability variation symbol (when the special figure variation pattern is “THP052”, refer to FIG. 30), as shown in FIG. 42(G), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are dithering stitches of the probability variation symbol ( Here, "7/7/7") is displayed again, and the fixed stop display is performed together with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3. When the special figure variation pattern is “THP053”, the symbol is not promoted during variation production although it is a probability variation big hit. In this case, the fact that it is a probability variation big hit during the subsequent big hit game (that the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a high probability state) is notified. If the special figure fluctuation pattern is "THP051", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with a probability variation pattern after the hitting effect, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are fixedly stopped as they are. Is displayed.

8. Effects of Embodiments As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, after the failure effect is executed in the battle reach, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that are stopped and displayed are changed and displayed again. After that, the revival effect is performed (see FIGS. 34, 36, and 37). Therefore, for the player, after the failure effect, the revival effect will be performed while recognizing that the next variation has started without the revival effect, so that the unexpectedness of the revival effect increases, and as a result, the game is played. The interest is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, before the rebirth effect is executed, the re-variation notice effect (resurrection effect) is displayed in which the image G86 in which the mini character is saying "press the button" is displayed on the display unit 50a. A suggestive effect that suggests that the effect is to be executed) is executed (FIG. 36(D)). Therefore, the notice effect at the time of the re-change causes the enjoyment of noticing the execution of the revival effect, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

In particular, in this embodiment, the notice effect at the time of re-variation (FIG. 36(D)) is the effect performed at the start of the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (the operation instruction effect in the mini-character operation notice, see FIG. 38(C)). ) Is the same production. Therefore, the re-variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, which is performed after the failure effect and before the revival effect, can be displayed more naturally as the start of the new effect effect. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to notice that the revival effect is executed, and it is possible to further improve the unexpectedness of the revival effect.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the re-changing time notice effect (FIG. 36(D)) that suggests that the revival effect is executed is the operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the normal button 40. When the normal button 40 is operated in accordance with this operation instruction effect, a revival effect is performed (see FIG. 36(D) and FIG. 37(A)). That is, after the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed again and again, the revival effect is performed at the timing when the player operates the normal button 40. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game related to the revival effect.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the mini-character operation notice given at the start of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, when the player operates the normal button 40 in accordance with the operation instruction effect, the reach expectancy is reached. 38(D) is displayed as a mini character's dialogue, and “Chance!” shown in FIG. 38(E) is displayed as a mini character's dialogue. Effect) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think that such a flow of effect is general. Then, by adopting the same flow of effects before the revival effect, even if the normal button 40 is operated, the effect that suggests the reach expectation level is only executed for the player. On the other hand, it is possible to show a revival effect that suggests a big win. Therefore, it is possible to increase the surprise when the revival effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the revival effect is executed after the battle reach (when the revival effect is executed with the first revival pattern) and when the revival effect is executed after the story reach. The execution timing of the resurrection effect is different between (when the resurrection effect is executed in the second revival pattern) (see FIG. 41). Therefore, it becomes possible to expect the execution of the revival effect at a plurality of timings, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. Further, for a player who assumes only one of the execution timings, the revival effect performed at the other execution timing is a surprising effect. Therefore, it is possible to give a pleasant surprise to the player by the revival effect, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the same effect as the revival effect (FIG. 37(A), when the revival effect is performed after the battle reach or when the revival effect is performed after the story reach). FIG. 40D) is executed. Therefore, it is easy for the player to recognize the meaning of the revival effect.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the revival effect is executed after the battle reach, the display of the effect image as the battle reach is finished and the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed. Then, the revival effect is executed (FIG. 36(D), FIG. 37(A)). On the other hand, when the revival effect is executed after the story reach, the revival effect is executed in the situation where the effect image as the story reach (background image G81 for failure) is displayed (FIGS. 40(A) and (D)). ). As described above, in this embodiment, there are two revival patterns in which the display state of the background image is different when the revival effect is executed. However, in both revival patterns, the same effect is performed as the revival effect (see FIG. 37(A) and FIG. 40(D)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player who cannot immediately understand the meaning of the rehabilitation effect from appearing.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the revival effect is executed after the battle reach, the revival effect is executed in a situation where the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variably displayed (FIG. 36). (A) (C) (D), FIG. 37(A)). On the other hand, when the revival effect is executed after the story reach, the revival effect is executed in the situation where the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the reach losing eyes (FIGS. 40(A) and (D)). .. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two revival patterns in which the display states of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 when the revival effect is executed are different. However, in both revival patterns, the same effect is performed as the revival effect (see FIG. 37(A) and FIG. 40(D)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player who cannot immediately understand the meaning of the rehabilitation effect from appearing.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the failure effect is executed in response to the operation of the special button 41 (FIGS. 34(C) and (E)), the recovery effect is the first recovery pattern. When the failure effect is executed in response to the operation of the normal button 40 (FIGS. 39C and 39F), the revival effect is executed in the second revival pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the type of the operation unit and the type of the revival pattern are associated with each other, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game, such as the enjoyment to notice this.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the operation instruction effect (first operation instruction effect) for operating the special button 41 is more preferable than the operation instruction effect (second operation instruction effect) for operating the normal button 40. Also, where there is a high degree of expectation that the success effect will be executed (see FIG. 31 ), the case where the failure effect is performed from the first operation instruction effect is better than the case where the failure effect is performed from the second operation instruction effect. Also, the execution timing of the revival production is delayed. Therefore, the discouragement period of the player after the first operation instruction effect is extended, and the uplifting feeling at the time of the revival effect can be increased accordingly.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment operates the special button 41 in the winning branch of the battle reach, while the normal button 40 is executed after the failure effect is executed according to the operation and before the revival effect is executed. To operate. As described above, in the present embodiment, the revival effect is executed in response to the operation of the normal button 40, which has no special feeling as compared with the special button 41, so it is possible to improve the surprise of the player during the revival effect. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment has a story reach (first reach effect, first specified effect) and a battle reach (second reach effect, second specified effect) with a higher jackpot expectation than story reach. Production) can be executed, and when the failure production is executed in the battle reach, the production production EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that has been temporarily stopped is re-produced at a specific timing after the display is changed again, but the story When the failure effect is executed in the reach, the revival effect is not executed at the specific timing (the revival effect is performed at a timing different from the specific timing). Therefore, by not showing the reach effect with a high expectation for jackpots, and showing that the next fluctuation has started without executing the revival effect, the player can be made to feel unfortunate enough and the revival effect can be achieved. Since the game is executed, the player is highly surprised and uplifted, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect used for the revival effect (FIG. 37(A), FIG. 40(D)) and the effect used for the symbol promotion effect (FIG. 35(E)) are provided. , The same effect (symbol display effect). That is, a common effect is used for different effects such as a revival effect and a symbol promotion effect that indicate a switch to a more advantageous player. Therefore, it is easy for the player to recognize that it is advantageous in either case, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the specific image G70 showing the symbol display effect (the symbol mark (predetermined image G84) attached to the back side by the ally character is displayed as the recovery effect after the failure effect. When the effect displayed on the section 50a (see FIG. 37(A)) is executed, there are cases where the probability jackpot is won and a case where the normal jackpot (non-probability jackpot) is won. On the other hand, when the symbol display effect is executed as the symbol promotion effect after the successful effect, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is won. As described above, in the present embodiment, the meaning of the symbol display effect is different between the case where the symbol display effect is executed after the failure effect and the case where the symbol display effect is executed after the success effect. Therefore, it becomes possible to raise interest in the process of the production until the symbol display production is executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the revival effect is executed, the symbol promotion effect is not executed in the change (see FIG. 32). That is, the symbol display effect is not executed more than once within one special figure change. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, not only the symbol display effect is performed as a revival effect or a symbol promotion effect, but also as a hitting effect for notifying the jackpot winning without reaching (FIG. 42 (C )). In other words, like the hitting effect, the effect that is difficult to predict and used for the notification of winning is the same as the effect that notifies the player of a change such as a revival effect or a symbol promotion effect that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, it is easy for the player to understand the meaning of the hit production, and it is expected that the interest of the game will be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the hitting effect is performed, and when the normal symbol is promoted to the probability changing symbol in the variation, the symbol display effect is not performed, and the probability symbol is changed. Promote (Fig. 42(E)(G)). That is, the symbol display effect is not executed more than once within one special figure change. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the revival effect, the symbol mark (the predetermined image G84, in other words, “a part of the predetermined character”) attached to the back side of the teammate character is enlarged on the display unit 50a. It is a display to be displayed. In this embodiment, the symbol mark attached to the ally character is displayed only in the rehabilitation effect, the symbol promotion effect, and the hitting effect. In other words, it is an image that the player does not have a chance to see until a so-called "first hit" is drawn. Such an image is used for an effect such as a revival effect that suddenly shows a situation advantageous to the player, so that the interest of the game is improved.

In other words, in the present embodiment, a specific motif (allied character) that may be displayed in other effects (SP reach, etc.) other than the revival effect, the symbol promotion effect, and the hitting effect is also displayed in other effects. The effect of displaying the difficult portion (symbol mark) on the display unit 50a in a wide range is adopted for the revival effect, the symbol promotion effect, and the hitting effect. Accordingly, the symbol display effect is an effect of displaying a symbol mark (predetermined image G84) that has a strong impact on the player. In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the predetermined image G84 having a high impact is not limited to the revival effect, and a revival effect such as a symbol promotion effect or a hit effect is not executed (that is, the jackpot is already won). Is reported, or the result of the judgment result has not been suggested or reported)). Therefore, the symbol display effect is an effect that makes it easy for the player to associate a good result, and it is easy to understand the meaning of the effect in any scene, and the interest of the entire game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the symbol mark (predetermined image G84) is configured not to be displayed at all in effects other than the revival effect, the symbol promotion effect, and the hitting effect, but if it is extremely difficult to be displayed in effects other than these, It may be displayed rarely.

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

In the above-described embodiment, an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the normal button 40 as a suggestion effect indicating that the revival effect is executed between the re-variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the execution of the revival effect. However, the effect contents of the suggested effect can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. For example, an effect of displaying an image of a predetermined character or item on the display unit 50a, an effect of operating a movable body included in a movable device such as an on-board movable device 55, an under-board movable device 56, a frame movable device 58, or a board. It may be an effect of causing a light-emitting body such as the lamp 54 or the frame lamp 53 to emit light, or an effect of outputting a predetermined effect sound from the speaker 52.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the suggestive effect that suggests that the revival effect is executed is the same effect as the operation instruction effect in the mini-character notice effect that is performed at the start of the variable effect, but may be similar effects. The similar effect refers to an effect that is similar to the extent that the same effect can be recognized. For example, it is assumed that differences such as display sizes and display colors that are the same as each other are the same as the display target motifs are included in the category of “similar to the extent that the same effect can be recognized”. It should be noted that an effect that is not the same as or similar to the "effect that may be performed at the start of the variable effect" (a completely different effect) may be adopted as the "effect that suggests that the revival effect is executed". Good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the revival effect in the first revival pattern and the revival effect in the second revival pattern are the same effect, but they may be similar effects. Here, the similar effect refers to an effect that is similar to the extent that the player can recognize the same effect even if there is a slightly different place. For example, the motifs to be displayed are the same, but the display size and display color are different, the brightness of the image is different, and whether or not the movement of the movable body is involved in the display is different. It is included in the category of “similar to the extent that the player can recognize the same effect”.

Further, in the above embodiment, the common symbol display effect is performed for the revival effect and the symbol promotion effect, but the effect performed as the revival effect and the effect performed as the symbol promotion effect are not the same effect but are similar to each other. Even an effect is included in the “common predetermined effect”. Further, in the above embodiment, as the hitting effect, the symbol display effect common to the revival effect and the pattern promotion effect is configured. However, the effect performed as the hitting effect is the effect performed as the revival effect and the effect performed as the pattern promotion effect. Even if the effects are not exactly the same but are similar, they are included in the “common predetermined effect”. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the common symbol display effect is performed in the three effects of the revival effect, the pattern promotion effect, and the hit effect, but the common symbol display effect is performed in any two effects of these effects. It may be configured.

Further, in the above embodiment, in SP reach (including battle reach and story reach), an operation instruction effect for instructing operation of the normal button 40 and an operation instruction effect for instructing operation of the special button 41 are configured to be executable. On the other hand, an operation instruction effect (an example of a first operation instruction effect) using a specific effect button (an example of the first mode operation unit) of the first aspect is provided with a specific effect button capable of changing the aspect. ) And an operation effect (an example of a second operation instruction effect) using a specific effect button (an example of a second mode operation unit) in the second mode may be configured to be executable. Specifically, for example, an effect button with a built-in movable body is provided, and the effect button in a state in which the movable body is in operation is the first mode operation unit, and the effect button in a state in which the movable body is not in operation is in the second mode. It may be an operation unit. In this case, the operation instruction effect using the first mode operation unit may have a higher jackpot expectation degree than the operation instruction effect using the second mode operation unit. In addition, a production button having a light-emitting body built therein is provided, and the production button in a state where the light-emitting body is operating in the first light-emission mode is used as a first mode operation unit, and the light-emitting body is operating in the second light-emission mode. The effect button may be the second mode operation unit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the operation instruction effect that is performed during the re-variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 after the failure effect, the revival effect is always executed when the normal button 40 is operated. .. On the other hand, even if the normal button 40 is operated in the operation instruction effect, the revival effect may not be executed (that is, even if there is a loss variation, there is a predetermined probability that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 after the effect effect are re-created. (Variable display and operation instruction presentation) may be performed. With such a configuration, the operation instruction effect that is performed during the re-variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 after the failure effect functions as an effect that suggests that a revival effect may be performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the revival effect is performed with the first revival pattern (in the case of revival effect after the battle reach) and when the revival effect is performed with the second revival pattern (in the case of the revival effect after story reach) ) And, the probability of the probability variation jackpot may be different. Specifically, for example, the probability of a probability variation jackpot may be significantly higher when the revival effect is performed with the first revival pattern than when the revival effect is performed with the second revival pattern. According to this structure, it is possible to increase the player's interest in which revival pattern is used for the revival effect, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game. In addition, in such a configuration, the probability of the probability variation jackpot varies depending on the length of time from the execution of the failure effect to the execution of the revival effect, or the time from the execution of the failure effect to the execution of the revival effect is longer. However, it can be said that the structure has a high probability of a probability variation jackpot.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the failure effect is performed in the battle reach, the revival effect is performed from the state in which the failure background image G81 is displayed, or the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with reach eyes. The revival effect may be performed from the state in which the revival is performed. Further, when the failure effect is performed in the story reach, the revival effect is performed after the background image returns from the failure background image G81 to the normal background image (for example, the daytime normal background image G102), or the reach is lost. There may be a case where the revival effect is performed after the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that have been temporarily displayed are changed and displayed again. Further, in the above embodiment, the special button 41 (an example of the first mode operation unit) is always used in the winning branch in the battle reach, but the normal button 40 (an example of the second mode operation unit) may be used. It may be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the symbol promotion effect is configured to be executed during the variable display (special symbol fluctuation) of the special symbol, but the symbol promotion effect may be executed during the jackpot game.

Further, in the above-mentioned form, the doublet of the advantageous symbol means that the probability variation jackpot has been won, but the jackpot with a relatively large number of rounds that can win the prize ball (such as 16 round jackpot) It may mean that the player has won a jackpot with a relatively large number of prize balls). In this case, the jackpot in which the number of award balls that can be obtained is relatively large does not have to be the probability variation jackpot.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the symbol display effect is executed after the success effect, the probability variation jackpot (an example of “a relatively advantageous jackpot”) is always won. On the other hand, by executing the symbol display effect after the successful effect, it is possible to suggest that the probability of winning the probability variation jackpot is higher than that in the case where the symbol display effect is not executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the symbol display effect is not executed as the symbol promotion effect in the variation in which the revival effect is executed, but if the point that the effect is somewhat complicated is allowed, the symbol display effect is within one variation. May be executed multiple times.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the hitting effect is an effect that is executed when the jackpot is won from the first variation to the 30th variation in the high-probability state and the time saving state, but is performed in other situations such as the normal gaming state. It may be configured to be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the battle reach and the story reach are performed as the specific effects that can branch to the success effect or the failure effect, but the effect contents of the specific effects can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. Further, the contents of various effects other than the specific effects can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the winning branch in story reach, the operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the special button 41 may be executed, but the configuration that is not executed (that is, the winning branch in story reach). Then, only the operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the normal button 40 may be executed).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, after the symbol display effect is finished (after being made non-display), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed by doublet (FIG. 35(E)(F). , (A) (B), FIG. 42 (C) (D)), a configuration in which the symbol display effect and the temporary stop display with the double stitches of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are simultaneously performed, or The display periods may be partially overlapped. In other words, the Zoro eyes of the probabilistic symbol may be stopped and displayed together with the symbol promotion effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may be stopped and displayed together with the resurrection effect, and the effect symbol EZ1 together with the hit effect. , EZ2, EZ3 may be stopped and displayed by doublet.

Further, in the above embodiment, at least one of the case where the revival effect is performed with the first revival pattern and the case where the revival effect is performed with the second revival pattern, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable object are accompanied by the revival effect. A movable body drive effect may be performed in which a predetermined movable body such as the body 56k or the movable body of the frame movable device 58 is operated. When only one of the revival patterns is configured to be accompanied by the movable body drive effect, it is possible to give a special feeling to the revival pattern of the person who executes the movable body drive effect, and it can be expected that the game enjoyment will be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first starting opening 11 (fixed starting opening) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change, and the second starting opening 12 (variable starting opening in which the ease of entering the game ball can change) However, only one of them may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority over the special figure 1 determination process (the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed with priority over the variable display of the special figure 1). The special figure 1 determination process may be prioritized over the special figure 2 determination process (the variable display of the special figure 1 is preferentially performed over the variable display of the special figure 2). In this case, the special drawing 1 lottery may be a lottery that is more advantageous than the special drawing 2 lottery and can easily win the jackpot.

Further, in the above-described form, the game machine is determined to be shifted to the high-probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but based on the passing of a so-called V certain machine (a specific area (V area) in the special winning opening) It may be a gaming machine which controls to a high probability state. Further, in the above-described embodiment, once the gaming machine is controlled to the high-probability state, the gaming machine continues to be controlled to the high-probability state until the start of the next big hit game (so-called probability variation loop type gaming machine). It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1 type/2 type mixing machine or a honey monotype game machine. That is, the invention described in this specification can be suitably applied to game machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the game machine.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply the present invention to other ball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

Further, in the 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, but 2 You may make it consist of symbols other than three, such as one. 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 embodiment, the main control board 100 performs the basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs the basic control relating to the progress of the production according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Thus, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates, but they may be configured to be performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

Further, all the jackpot games do not have to be a configuration corresponding to the "special game advantageous to the player". For example, a jackpot game scheduled to be controlled to a high probability state thereafter may be configured as a “special game advantageous to a player”, or a jackpot game capable of acquiring a relatively large number of prize balls such as 16R. A configuration corresponding to "special game advantageous to player" may be adopted.

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A5. Invention B is a general term for inventions B1 to B7 below. Invention C is a general term for inventions C1 to C5 below.

Invention A1:
Determination means for performing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player (big hit judgment) (processing relating to big hit judgment by the game control microcomputer 101);
Special game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the determination (processing relating to the execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101),
And a production control means capable of controlling production (production control microcomputer 121),
The effect control means,
In response to the determination made by the determination means, performing a variable effect in which the effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are variably displayed,
During the variable display of the effect design, a success effect indicating that the special game is executed (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 34D), or a failure effect indicating that the special game is not executed (for example, It is possible to perform a specific production (for example, battle reach) that can branch to the production shown in FIG. 34(E),
When the success effect is executed, the effect design is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (double eyes) that suggests that the special game is executed, while when the failure effect is executed, the effect pattern is the special game. Is a gaming machine that can be stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner (missed eyes) that suggests that is not executed,
The effect control means, when it is determined by the determination means to execute the special game, after performing the failure effect and the stop display of the effect symbol in the non-specific mode, the effect symbol is again displayed. After variably displaying (see FIGS. 36(A)(C)(D)), a revival effect (symbol display effect, FIG. 37(A)) suggesting that the special game is executed may be performed. A gaming machine characterized by (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, after the failure effect is executed in the specific effect, the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed are variably displayed again, and then the revival effect is performed. Therefore, for the player, after the failure effect, the revival effect will be performed while recognizing that the next variation has started without the revival effect, so that the unexpectedness of the revival effect increases, and as a result, the game is played. The interest is improved.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine described in Invention A1,
The effect control means suggests that the revival effect is executed between the time when the effect symbol is variably displayed again after the failure effect and the revival effect is performed (the mini character presses the button. A game machine characterized by performing an effect of displaying an image G86 saying the dialogue "see FIG. 36(D)".

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the suggestive effect is executed before the revival effect is executed, so that the enjoyment of noticing the execution of the revival effect is generated by the suggestive effect, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine described in Invention A2,
The suggestion effect is an effect which is the same as or similar to a predetermined effect (the operation instruction effect in the mini-character operation notice, see FIG. 38C) that may be performed at the start of the variation effect. ..

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the re-variation display of the effect symbol performed after the failure effect and before the revival effect can be made to look more natural as the start of a new variability effect, the revival effect is achieved. It becomes difficult for the player to notice that it is executed, and it is possible to further improve the unexpectedness of the revival effect.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine described in Invention A3,
Equipped with an operation unit (normal button 40) that can be operated by the player,
The suggestive effect is an effect for instructing an operation of the operation unit,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means can execute the revival effect based on the operation of the operation unit during the suggestion effect.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the revival effect can be executed by operating the operation unit according to the operation instruction performed during the re-variation display of the effect symbol after the failure effect, so that the gaming interest regarding the revival effect can be achieved. It can be further improved.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine described in Invention A4,
The effect control means, based on the operation unit being operated during the predetermined effect for instructing the operation of the operation unit, an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the effect symbol in the variable display will reach (a mini character A gaming machine characterized by executing an effect of displaying a line of "..." or a line of "chance!" in the operation notice, and (Figs. 38(D) and (E)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the variable display of the effect symbol is started and the predetermined effect for instructing the operation of the operation unit is executed, the reach expectation degree is suggested according to the operation of the operation unit. It is possible for the player to recognize that the flow of the effect that the effect is executed is general. Therefore, by adopting the same flow of effects before the rehabilitation effect, even if the operating unit is operated, effects that suggest the reach expectation level are only executed for the player. As a result, a revival effect that suggests a big hit is shown, so it is possible to increase surprise due to the revival effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Invention B1:
Determination means for performing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player (big hit judgment) (processing relating to big hit judgment by the game control microcomputer 101);
Special game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the determination (processing relating to the execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101),
And a production control means capable of controlling production (production control microcomputer 121),
The effect control means,
In accordance with the determination made by the determination means, the effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are variably displayed,
During the variable display of the effect design, a success effect suggesting that the special game is executed (effect shown in FIG. 34D, effect shown in FIG. 39E), or the special game is not executed. It is possible to perform a specific effect (battle reach, story reach) that can branch to a failure effect (effect shown in FIG. 34(E), effect shown in FIG. 39(F)) that suggests that
When the success effect is executed, the effect design is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (double eyes) that suggests that the special game is executed, while when the failure effect is executed, the effect pattern is the special game. Is a gaming machine that can be stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner (missed eyes) that suggests that is not executed,
The effect control means,
When it is determined by the determination means to execute the special game, it suggests that the special game is executed after performing the failure effect and the stop display of the effect symbol in the non-specific mode. A revival effect (symbol display effect, see FIG. 37(A), FIG. 40(D)) may be performed,
When the revival effect is performed, the revival effect may be performed with a first revival pattern or with a second revival pattern whose execution timing is different from that of the first revival pattern (see FIG. 41). A gaming machine characterized by (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the revival effect, it is possible to expect the execution of the revival effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Invention B2:
A gaming machine described in Invention B1,
The revival effect in the first revival pattern and the revival effect in the second revival pattern are the same or similar effects (specification showing a symbol mark (predetermined image G84) attached to the back side by an ally character) A gaming machine characterized by the effect of displaying the image G70 on the display unit 50a, see FIG. 37(A) and FIG. 40(D).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the execution timings of the resurrection effect are different between the first resurrection pattern and the second resurrection pattern, the effect contents of the resurrection effect are the same or similar, so the resurrection effect It is easy for the player to recognize the meaning of.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine described in Invention B2,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means executes the revival effect in the first revival pattern at a timing later than the execution of the failure revitalization than in the second revival pattern (see FIG. 41).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, for a player who has only assumed the execution timing in one of the revival patterns, the revival effect performed with the other revival pattern is a surprising effect, so the revival effect As a result, it is possible to give a pleasant surprise to the player and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Invention B4:
A gaming machine described in Invention B2 or Invention B3,
In the first revival pattern, the effect control unit ends the specific effect on a predetermined display unit (image display device 50) and displays a predetermined background image (for example, a daytime normal background image G102). The revival effect is executed (see FIGS. 36(A), (C), (D), and FIG. 37(A)), and in the second revival pattern, the display unit displays the predetermined background image before displaying the predetermined background image. A game machine characterized by executing a revival effect (see FIGS. 40A and 40D).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the display state of the background image when the revival effect is executed is different, and some players may not immediately understand the meaning of the revival effect. However, since the same or similar effect is performed as the revival effect in either revival pattern, the player can easily understand the meaning of the revival effect.

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to any one of invention B2 to invention B4,
In the first revival pattern, the effect control means executes the revival effect after variably displaying again the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the non-specific mode (FIGS. 36(A)(C)(D)). , FIG. 37(A)), in the second revival pattern, the revival effect is executed from the state in which the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-specific mode (see FIGS. 40(A) and (D)). A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the display state of the effect symbol when the revival effect is executed is different, and some players may not immediately understand the meaning of the revival effect. However, since the same or similar effect is performed as the revival effect in either revival pattern, the player can easily understand the meaning of the revival effect.

Invention B6:
A gaming machine according to any one of invention B2 to invention B5,
The effect control means, in the specific effect, an operation instruction effect for instructing the operation of the operation unit (special button 41, normal button 40) that can be operated by the player (effect shown in FIG. 34(C), FIG. 39(C). ) Is performed, and it is possible to perform the success effect or the failure effect in response to the operation unit being operated during the operation instruction effect,
The operation instruction effect includes a first operation instruction effect (effect shown in FIG. 34C) for instructing an operation of the first mode operation unit (special button 41) and a second mode operation unit (normal button 40). There is a second operation instruction effect (operation shown in FIG. 39(C)) for instructing an operation,
When the revival effect is performed after the failure effect has been performed through the first operation instruction effect, the revival effect is performed in the first revival pattern, and the second operation instruction effect is performed. A game machine characterized in that, when the revival effect is performed after the failure effect is performed, the revival effect is performed in the second revival pattern.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the type of the operation unit and the type of the revival pattern are associated with each other, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game, such as the enjoyment of noticing this.

Invention B7:
A gaming machine described in Invention B6,
The gaming machine characterized in that the first operation instruction effect is an effect having a higher degree of expectation that the success effect is executed than the second operation instruction effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the execution timing of the resurrection effect is relatively late when the failure effect is performed from the first operation instruction effect with a high expectation that the success effect is executed. The discouragement period of the player after the first operation instruction effect is prolonged, and the uplifting feeling at the time of the revival effect can be increased accordingly.

Invention C1:
Determination means for performing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player (big hit judgment) (processing relating to big hit judgment by the game control microcomputer 101);
Special game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the determination (processing relating to the execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101),
And a production control means capable of controlling production (production control microcomputer 121),
The effect control means,
In accordance with the determination made by the determination means, the effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are variably displayed,
During the variable display of the effect design, a success effect suggesting that the special game is executed (effect shown in FIG. 34D, effect shown in FIG. 39E), or the special game is not executed. Performing a specific effect (battle reach, story reach) that can branch to a failure effect (effect shown in FIG. 34(E), effect shown in FIG. 39(F)) that suggests that
Performing a revival effect (symbol display effect, see FIG. 37(A), FIG. 40(D)) that suggests that the special game is executed when the failure effect is executed in the specific effect, Is possible,
When the successful effect is executed in the specific effect, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as an advantageous symbol (probability variation symbol indicating that it is a probability variation jackpot) and when the player is more likely than the hit suggested by the advantage symbol. There are times when it is stopped and displayed with a normal pattern that suggests that you may have won the unfavorable hit (for example, uncertain variation big hit),
After executing the success effect, a symbol promotion effect (effect shown in FIG. 35(E)) that suggests promotion from the normal symbol to the advantageous symbol may be executed,
In the rehabilitation effect and the symbol promotion effect, a common predetermined effect (a special image G70 showing the symbol mark (predetermined image G84) attached to the back side of the ally character is displayed on the display unit 50a, FIG. (E), FIG. 37(A), and FIG. 40(D)) are performed, the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, common effects are used for different effects such as a revival effect and a pattern promotion effect, which indicate a switch to the player's advantageous one, so it is advantageous in both cases. It is easy for the player to recognize, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Invention C2:
A gaming machine described in Invention C1,
The gaming state after the special game is provided with an advantageous gaming state (high probability state) that is advantageous to the player, and includes gaming state control means (processing relating to control by the gaming control microcomputer 101 to the high probability state),
A gaming machine characterized in that when the predetermined effect is executed as the symbol promotion effect, it is easier to be controlled to the advantageous game state than when the predetermined effect is executed as the revival effect.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the meaning of the predetermined effect is different between when the predetermined effect is executed after the failure effect and when the predetermined effect is executed after the success effect, the predetermined effect is executed. It is possible to raise the interest in the process of the production until it is played, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Invention C3:
A gaming machine described in Invention C1 or Invention C2,
When the effect control means executes the predetermined effect as the revival effect, it does not execute the predetermined effect as the symbol promotion effect before execution of the special game (see FIG. 32). A gaming machine to do.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the predetermined effect is not executed twice or more within one variation, so that it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to any one of invention C1 to invention C3,
After the effect design is variably displayed, the effect control means may perform a specific winning notification effect (attack effect) that notifies that the special game is executed without making the effect design reach. Yes,
The gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined effect is also executed as the specific winning notification effect (see FIG. 42(C)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the production used for the difficult-to-predict winning notification, such as the specific winning notification production, is common with the production for notifying the switch to the player's advantageous one such as the revival production or the pattern promotion production. Since the effect is provided, it is easy for the player to understand the meaning of the specific winning notification effect, and it is expected that the interest of the game will be improved.

Invention C5:
A gaming machine described in Invention C4,
The effect control means, when performing the promotion from the normal symbol to the advantageous symbol due to the variation in which the specific winning notification effect is executed, promotes to the advantageous symbol without performing the predetermined effect (FIG. 42(C) ( D) (E) (G))).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the predetermined effect is not executed twice or more within one variation, so that it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine which is an example of a game machine, as described in, for example, JP-A-2017-184839, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the ball entering the starting opening. Based on the result of the determination, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. In the gaming machine described in this document, when it is determined that it is a big hit, a revival effect may be executed that makes it appear that it has been determined not to be a big hit and then informs that it has been determined to be a big hit. .. However, in recent years, there are many game machines capable of executing a revival effect such as the game machine described in JP-A-2017-184839. Therefore, it may not be interesting just to perform a revival effect. , There was room for improvement in this respect.

The above-described invention A is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-184839, in which "the effect control means does not execute the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is to be executed". After performing the failure effect and the stop display of the effect design in a non-specific mode that suggests that the special game is not executed, the variable effect display is again displayed, and then the special game is suggested to be executed. There is a case where a resurrection effect is performed.” Further, the above-mentioned invention B is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-184839, "When the determination control unit determines that the special game is to be executed, the special game is not executed. After performing the failure effect suggesting, and the stop display of the effect design in a non-specific mode that suggests that the special game is not executed, there may be a revival effect that suggests that the special game is executed, When the revival effect is performed, the revival effect may be performed with the first revival pattern or with the second revival pattern whose execution timing is different from that of the first revival pattern." Further, the above-described invention C is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-184839, in which "the special game is executed after executing the failure effect indicating that the special game is not executed". There is the execution of the suggested revival production, and the execution of the success promotion that suggests that the special game is executed, and then the execution of the symbol promotion production that suggests the promotion from the normal symbol to the advantageous symbol. , A common production is performed in the revival production and the symbol promotion production." As a result, each of the inventions A to C can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game through the effect" (the effect can be obtained).

PY1...Pachinko gaming machine 40...Normal button (second mode operation unit)
41... Special button (first mode operation unit)
50... Image display device (display means)
50a... Display unit 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Production control microcomputer EZ1... Left production design EZ2... Medium production design EZ3... Right production design G80... Success background image G81... Failure background image G102... Daytime normal background image

Claims (4)

Determination means for determining whether to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
Special game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the determination,
And a production control means capable of controlling production,
The effect control means,
In accordance with the determination made by the determination means, the effect symbol is variably displayed,
During the variable display of the effect design, it is possible to perform a successful effect that suggests that the special game is executed, or to perform a specific effect that can branch to a failure effect that suggests that the special game is not executed. And
When the success effect is executed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode that suggests that the special game is executed, while when the failure effect is executed, the special game is not executed for the effect symbol. A gaming machine that can be stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner suggesting that
The effect control means,
When it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the determination means, after the failure effect and the stop display of the effect symbol in the non-specific mode are performed, the fact that the special game is executed is notified. There is a revival production,
When performing the resurrection effect, and when performing the revival effect in the first resurrection pattern, wherein there and when the first resurrection pattern performed by the second resurrection pattern Naru different is,
The first revival pattern is a pattern for performing the revival effect after a lapse of a first period from the last stop display of the effect symbols before execution of the revival effect,
The second revival pattern is a pattern for performing the revival effect after a lapse of a second period different from the first period from the last stop display of the effect symbols before execution of the revival effect,
The gaming machine, wherein the special game is executed when the revival effect is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game machine characterized in that the revival effect in the first revival pattern and the revival effect in the second revival pattern are the same or similar effects. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The effect control means, in the first revival pattern, executes the revival effect at a later timing than the execution of the failure effect than the second revival pattern, the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
The effect control means performs the operation instruction effect instructing the operation of the operation unit operable by the player in the specific effect, and succeeds in response to the operation unit being operated during the operation instruction effect. It is possible to perform the production or the failure production,
The operation instruction effects include a first operation instruction effect for instructing an operation of the first mode operation unit and a second operation instruction effect for instructing an operation of the second mode operation unit,
When the revival effect is performed after the failure effect has been performed through the first operation instruction effect, the revival effect is performed in the first revival pattern, and the second operation instruction effect is performed. A game machine characterized in that, when the revival effect is performed after the failure effect is performed, the revival effect is performed in the second revival pattern.