JP6833212B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of performing a hold effect in which a predetermined number is held and stored up to an upper limit based on a prize in a starting port and a display of a number corresponding to the held storage is shown in a predetermined mode. As such a game machine, for example, there is a game machine capable of executing a hold effect that suggests a hit in advance by changing the display mode (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-15006

However, the hold effect described in Patent Document 1 merely suggests a hit to the player, and there is room for further improvement in such a hold effect.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A storage unit capable of storing determine titration, information,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not the hit is based on the determination information stored in the storage means, and
From a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state, a second gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and a winning gaming state that is set when the result of the winning / failing determination is a hit. A game state setting means for setting the game state of 1 and
Equipped with an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The hit includes a first hit and a second hit that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first hit.
If the result of the hit / fail determination is the first hit when the first game state is set, the first game state is set again after the hit game state is set by the first hit.
If the result of the hit / fail determination is the second hit when the first game state is set, the second game state is set after the hit game state is set by the second hit.
The effect executing means is
It said storage means is capable of executing a hold effect that may indicate the number the number of the display corresponding to the number of the determination information which is stored in a predetermined manner,
The predetermined aspect includes a first aspect and a second aspect that suggests that the result of the hit / fail determination based on the determination information corresponding to the display does not become the second hit.
The hold effect is
At the time of setting the second gaming state, the display may be shown in the first aspect but not in the second aspect.
At the time of setting the first gaming state, there are times when the display is shown in the first aspect and times when the display is shown in the second aspect .

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

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of the game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd big prize apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is a look-ahead judgment table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the hold production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of the sub-side timer interrupt processing. It is a block diagram of the sub-control board side which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a jackpot symbol type determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. This is a jackpot game control table according to the first embodiment. This is a game flow according to the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a hold effect and suggestion effect respectively. (A) is the first aspect selection table, and (B) is the second aspect selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a hold effect and suggestion effect respectively. It is explanatory drawing which shows each concrete example of the suggestion effect.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing a symbol or a code that refers to an information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. for the symbol or the code is omitted or It may be abbreviated. Further, in any flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or executed in parallel within a range in which there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine PY1 which is an embodiment of the game machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction in which the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And.

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

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a handle 72k that can be rotated to launch the game ball is provided. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force (amount driven by the launching device 72 described later to be driven by the launching solenoid) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. Has been done. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. An upper plate 34 for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided.

An operable first input device (hereinafter, "normal button") 40 is provided on the front side of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 from the upper plate 34. The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like. Further, an operable second input device (hereinafter, "special button") 41 is provided in the right portion decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like.

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 23 m. 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 23 m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 in the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 as an effect device for the purpose of enhancing the entertainment of the game is attached to the upper side of the left edge portion and the right edge portion of the front frame 23 m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of 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 numbers of the members and devices provided in the game machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a production 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 made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 1A in front view is formed at substantially the center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall surface portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 into which the game ball can flow down is formed so as to project forward. Further, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed on the outside of the inner side wall portion 1B so as to project forward.

A game area 6 surrounded by an inner side wall portion 1B, an outer wall portion 1C, and the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 1. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner side wall portion 1B and the outer wall portion 1C.

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko game machine PY1. A large number of game nails (not shown) are projected in the game area 6. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, with the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, the gate 13, and the first large winning opening 14, which will be described later. In addition, a route that appropriately guides the player to the second prize opening 15 or the like is configured.

In the game area 6, the first start winning device 11D in which the first start opening 11 through which the game ball can enter is formed, and the second start winning device that enables or makes it impossible to enter the second start opening 12. A device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided.

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

The electric chew 12D includes an actuable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is usually (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. The movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position in this way is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew 12k is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. 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 port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric chew 12D is opened", and when the electric chew 12D is in the "closed state", the "electric chew 12D is closed". Also called.

The prize for the second starting port 12 of the game ball is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of random numbers related to special figure 2 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery". ) And the variable display of Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening 10 in which a game ball can be entered. When the game balls win the general prize opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 3) 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 an opportunity for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "genuine figures") (that is, acquisition and determination of ordinary symbol random numbers: hereinafter referred to as "general figure lottery") and variable display of ordinary symbols. It has become. The electric chew 12D is released when the auxiliary game is executed. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a first large winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal AT14D”) in which a first large winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed.

The first prize-winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can operate in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a closed state that closes the first special winning opening 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. When the AT opening / closing member 14k normally operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 14. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in the open state. When the game balls win the first prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second large winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as “VAT15D”) in which a second large winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The second prize-winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second large winning opening 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k closes the second large winning opening 15 is also referred to as a "closed state". In this way, the second large winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening / closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second prize opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, the second prize-winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second large winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second large winning opening sensor 15a that can detect a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15 and allow the game ball to pass downward is provided. Has been done.

In the downstream area of the second large winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which the game ball can pass (enter) are provided. The game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening sensor 15a is sorted into a specific area 16 or a non-specific area 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 for driving the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable to the left and right by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state of hindering the passage of the game ball to the specific region 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A). 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 directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible or extremely impossible for the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. It is difficult and passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize 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 swings in the second state (passing allowable state: front view of FIG. 3B) that allows the passage (entry) of the specific region 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 area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16 and is open directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called the second route.

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 change to the second state.

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

It is possible to provide only one of the first grand prize device 14D and the second grand prize device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, at substantially the lowermost part of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided to discharge the game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 6. There is. 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 ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is called "right-handed". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of 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 to win a prize in the first starting port 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting the left. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right, so that the player can pass through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the first winning opening 14, or the second. You can aim to win the big prize opening 15.

In addition, the game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings (1st starting opening 11, 2nd starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, 1st major winning opening 14, and 2nd major winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls for winning each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

Further, the indicators 8 are arranged on the lower left side (the portion other than the game area 6) below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the display 8 displays the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the normal figure variably. A normal map display 82 is included. Further, the indicators 8 include the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a, which displays the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later. Also included is a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b that displays the number of special figure 2 hold (U2: the number of hold of the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b) described later.

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

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The stop-displayed special figure (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the big prize opening (first big winning opening 14 and second big winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

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

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

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information and judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery and the like are performed. An example) may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. The various random numbers acquired by (entry ball) are called "special figure 2 related random numbers (corresponding to judgment information)". Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 holdes that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 hold) and the number of special figure 2 hold that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 hold). It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as "special figure hold", and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as "special figure related random numbers".

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special figure hold based on the special figure hold becomes possible for variable display. That is, the digestion of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random numbers and the like corresponding to the special figure hold are determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

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

In addition, the variable display of the general map informs the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal figure, the normal figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed normal map, which is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one regular map selected from a plurality of types of regular maps by a regular map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is opened. ..

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal figure according to the result of the normal figure lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, the normal figure display 82 displays a winning symbol composed of lighting of both LEDs, such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a lost pattern consisting of lighting only the right LED is displayed, such as "■ □". A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the normal map is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variable display mode of the normal drawing is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are turned on alternately. The mode of the variable display in the normal drawing is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. In the following, the ordinary symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a "normal symbol-related random number".

Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. The production unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as “upboard movable device”) 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as “underboard movable device”) 56.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a design or the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k.

FIG. 5A schematically shows how 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 (descends) downward, and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves (rises) upward. To do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a big hit game, a setting of a game state described later, a general figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls game profits (progress of the game), and a game effect according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) , A production control board that controls productions such as customer waiting effects, operation promotion effects that encourage operations during the period when the operations of the normal button 40 and special button 41 are effective (operation valid period) (corresponding to the effect execution means, hereinafter "sub" A control board ") 120, a payout control board 170 that controls payout of game balls, and the like are provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the voice control circuit 161 described later. The effect control unit includes at least a sub control board 120, and uses effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.) to produce a game and a customer. It suffices if the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming 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 disconnected. A power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power is turned on and off by turning the power switch 191 on or off. The main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game memory. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the gaming ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal diagram variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the gaming RAM (corresponding to the storage means) 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105, the normal drawing holding storage unit 106, and the like.

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

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

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11, and a second sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 12. A start port sensor, a general winning opening sensor that detects a game ball that has won a general winning opening 10, a gate sensor that detects a game ball that has passed through a gate 13, and a first that detects a game ball that has won a first major winning opening 14. A large winning opening sensor, a second large winning opening sensor 15a that detects a game ball that has won a second large winning opening 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed through a specific area 16 (enters a specific area 16), In addition, a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (enters the non-specific area 17) is included. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding 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 as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, the various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid that drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D, and a normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first prize-winning device 14D. It includes a 1st prize opening solenoid, a 2nd prize opening solenoid that drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the 2nd prize device 15D, and a distribution solenoid 16s that 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 as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, indicators 8 (special figure display 81, normal figure display 82, and special figure hold indicator 83) are connected to the main control board 100. The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) 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 launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

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

Further, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch capable of detecting contact with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, a firing volume knob capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the launching device 72. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launching volume knob. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to 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 of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 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 capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with a production control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 that stores a program or the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. The effect CPU 122 that executes the program is included.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC139 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 operates. It operates by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for RTC 139 may be provided on the sub control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is an image display device 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. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be both transmission of a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of 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 and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a 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 that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data, moving image data, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) (Including) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the expansion area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and the 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 group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

The effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 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. 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 substrate to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the board and the audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, 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, various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators SA serving as a drive source, and various lamps SL are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators SA. Further, the sub control board 120 controls the lighting of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100 or the like.

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 detection content to the sub-control board 120. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include a motor for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, etc., and the motors are driven into each movable device. It is possible to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the effect 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 as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like, and each lamp emits light. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. 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 on the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be allowed to perform lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

3. 3. Main games played by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15.

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, we will explain the games related to Fuzu. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a regular drawing. When the normal map lottery is performed, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing variable display). Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal figure that is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the lost symbol of the normal figure is also referred to as "missed normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. Further, in the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal map or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "the establishment of the normal map variation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to the normal map when the normal map variation start condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (normal map lottery, variable display of the normal map, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8 (A), the random numbers related to ordinary symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers (judgment information) for performing a hit judgment. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using one or a plurality of hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the game state includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state, and as the hit judgment table, a hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving hit judgment table) and a hit judgment table used in the time saving state (time saving) It is possible to distinguish between the hit judgment table) and. In each hit judgment table, the judgment value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number value) is assigned to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit judgment. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a hit or a loss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the ordinary map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the ordinary map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal figure is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. In addition, the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal map fluctuation The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal map fluctuation pattern using one or a plurality of normal map fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9B. The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items related to the variable display of the normal map such as the normal map fluctuation time.

The normal map fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table, the normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) It is possible to distinguish from the time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to make the fluctuation time of the normal map different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. Regarding the variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped, the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds is determined. In addition, in the time-saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined by the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal map variation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal map display 82. In addition, these fluctuation times of the normal map can be changed as appropriate. By performing the hit determination and the ordinary map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the ordinary map display 82 performs variable display of the ordinary map.

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

The auxiliary game includes various elements such as an element constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component), that is, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Then, each of these elements is associated with the gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game by using one or a plurality of auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Auxiliary game components are stored in each auxiliary game control table. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to make 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 only for the first opening time (a time when it is difficult to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as a "short open auxiliary game". Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is used only for the second opening time (the time when it is easy to win the game ball in the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)), which is longer than the first opening time. Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. When the launched game ball wins the first starting port 11, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a special figure 1 lottery. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs a variable display of the special figure 1 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery has a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as "the establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting opening 12 is "the establishment of the second starting condition". That is. Further, "the establishment of the first starting condition" and "the establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "the establishment of the starting condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "missed special symbol" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol of the above-mentioned ordinary figure.

In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the start condition is satisfied, and the relevant random number is obtained. Various judgments are made for random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (big hit random number), a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for making a reach determination. The special symbol fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Random numbers may also be referred to as judgment information.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) by using one or a plurality of jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. 10A. The game state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as the jackpot determination table, it is possible to distinguish between the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table). It is possible.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is assigned to the jackpot and the loss which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. In addition, the winning probability of the jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination In the jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, one or a plurality of jackpot symbol type determination tables as shown in FIG. 10 (B) are used to determine the type of jackpot symbol (big hit symbol type). ) Is a judgment for determining. For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting port where the winning is performed due to the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination). Is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed, and the jackpot used when the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. It is possible to distinguish from the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number judgment value (big hit symbol type random number value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. In addition, the distribution rate for each jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot symbol X and 50% for the jackpot symbol Y, and for the special figure 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol Z to set the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type to 100% based on the jackpot symbol type determination. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery in which the game ball wins in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery in which the game ball wins in the second starting port 12 are used to swing the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment In the reach judgment, when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, whether or not to generate the reach by the special figure variation effect described later by using one or more reach judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10 (C). It is a judgment for determining whether or not.

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the reach determination table, the reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and the reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state are distinguished. It is possible.

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value (reach random number value) of the reach random number is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. .. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 10C, it is possible to make the number of reach random number values determined to be "reachable (generate reach)" different between the non-time saving reach judgment table and the time saving reach judgment table. Is. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (does not generate reach)". ) ”Is sometimes called“ loss without reach ”.

3-2-4. Special figure variation The special figure variation pattern determination is performed by using a variation pattern determination table (special diagram variation pattern determination table) of one or a plurality of special symbols as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 to determine the variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure. It is a judgment for determining (special figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed in both cases where the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit or a loss. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. In addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect, the special figure variation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination. As the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information, and the number of them can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of the special symbol that performs the variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of the starting port in which the winning is performed due to the special figure variation pattern determination. That is, as the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) that is sometimes used.

Then, each special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 1 used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish from the fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving). On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is also used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving).

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

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, it is used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach.

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

Further, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 to 12.

As shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be given a name in association with the special figure (big hit judgment result) and the effect content of the special figure fluctuation effect. is there. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot is called "big hit fluctuation". On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation", and the special feature in which L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach. The figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as "L loss fluctuation", and among the lost with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is referred to as "N loss fluctuation", and the loss without reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern is called "normal loss fluctuation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using one or a plurality of pre-reading determination tables as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, and special features. Figure variation pattern There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of start port related to the start winning. That is, as the look-ahead determination table, a look-ahead determination table (first look-ahead determination table) when the first start opening 11 is won, and a look-ahead determination table (second look-ahead determination table) when the second start opening 12 is won. , Can be distinguished.

The look-ahead determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the look-ahead judgment table, the look-ahead judgment table (non-time saving look-ahead judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the look-ahead judgment table (time saving look-ahead judgment table) used in the time saving state are distinguished. It is possible.

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

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15), and from the start of the big hit game to the start of the first round game. It includes the opening (also referred to as OP) and the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins 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 round games (in a predetermined order) is simply referred to as a "round". For example, the first (first) round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 round (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15) is opened in each round game, and Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), closing time until the next opening (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game by using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure is displayed. In the jackpot game control table, jackpot game components are stored for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Will be done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the large winning opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 elapses, End the round game.

In addition, the number of times and time in each element can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15, or can be performed using only one of them.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes 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 opening / closing mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 16”. In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operation mode (the specific area 16 is a constant opening / closing mode), but the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operation mode (a constant opening / closing mode of the specific area 16). In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big hit game, the difficulty (easiness) of allowing the game ball to enter the specific area 16 in the big hit game is set. In the following, the fact that the specific region 16 is in the open state is also referred to as “V open”.

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). 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 controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (make the game ball enter the specific area 16). As described above, in the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates the passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passage”) during the jackpot game. The VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass. It is possible to perform a jackpot game. The jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern in this way is called "V-long jackpot". On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short opening pattern 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 game state”, a “low probability high base game state”, a “high probability low base game state”, a “high probability high base game state”, and a “high probability high base game state”. It is possible to enter any of the "big hit gaming states". 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", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" can be abbreviated as the "high probability high base state", respectively. As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the "low probability low base game state" or the "low probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high probability state is set in the "high probability low base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a high probability higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it becomes 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 the game ball through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. 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 game state", the "high probability low base game state", or the "big hit game state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and 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, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time-saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed by using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state. It is also possible to do so (see FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as a special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

Further, in the time-saving state, it is possible to make it easier for the normal map fluctuation time to be shorter than in the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the normal map fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined. Therefore, in the shorter working hours, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

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

As described above, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer as compared with the non-time-saving state, and the game ball is likely to win a prize frequently to the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls in possession. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

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

In the time-saving state, the winning is easy to win, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long, as compared with the non-time-saving state. The game related to the normal drawing is set in favor of the player in three points. However, the points set in favor of this player may be some of these.

The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time 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 gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state". In the "big hit game state", the hit determination is performed but the big hit determination is not performed. Therefore, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. Further, as for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned gaming states or only a part of them.

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

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (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 the effect modes.

In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure variation effect 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 indicates that the standby state is in which the special figure variation effect is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-2), the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effect include a volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, a brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), a frequency setting of the effect to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a in the first normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (background image G103 for evening normal use) representing an evening mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16 (B). As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (background image G104 for normal nighttime use) representing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is a third normal effect mode in which the jackpot is not won. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or a plurality of times. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes 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 first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the normal second stage effect mode, the reach type is selected. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, 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 indicating that the state is 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 (probability variation background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probability variation effect mode includes a probability variation first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a probability variation second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the probability change first stage effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the probability change second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the normal probability state and the time reduction state are present. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image (time saving background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the time saving effect mode includes a time saving first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a time saving second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the time saving first stage effect mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), the display unit 50a displays the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right prompting "right-handed". A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), the round image G109 showing the number of rounds and the prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of paid out prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. The round production will be performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out. 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 variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. The effect symbol is composed of, for example, numerical symbols 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol changes with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol changes with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. Stops. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect symbol, various images such as an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a movable device 55, 56, 58, a normal button 40, and a special button 41 are used. 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. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 17A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on each of the left side, the center, and the right side in which the display unit 50a is substantially evenly divided into three in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide the symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the 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 is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, it is possible to provide the small symbol area 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end portion of the display unit 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed when the special symbol is variablely displayed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are composed of, for example, numerical symbols 1 to 9.

In FIG. 17A, 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, which is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , The middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small design area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed.

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

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol is not variably displayed, and the special symbol is waiting for the variable display, FIG. 17 (B). As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17D, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the stop mode (so-called loose stitches) suggesting loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest a loss, such as "1.1.2" and "2.4.6", in which the left and right symbols are not the same. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 And the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode (so-called reach eye), and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special symbol variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. The N reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N reach when the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect for the player to 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 symbol EZ2 gradually changes. Decelerate to. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 18 (C-1), it is produced in a stop mode (so-called reach loss eye) suggesting reach loss. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and 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 suggesting reach loss. As the stopping mode suggesting reach loss, there are a plurality of types of stopping modes such as "7,6,7" and "5,3,5" in which the left and right symbols are the same and the inside symbol is different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", it stops in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2). indicate. As the stop mode suggesting a big hit, there are a plurality of types of stop modes having the same symbol in the left and right, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2". At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), an SP reach-only effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only effect is reached, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", the display unit is as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1). At 50a, a production suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character is happy to win the battle) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a big hit. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect suggesting a loss (for example, an enemy character is in a battle). (Display that you are happy to win) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests reach loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. The contents of the SP reach effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

4-3. Hold Icon Display Area As shown in FIG. 20A, 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. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4, and each of the hold icon display areas 50d is composed of a special figure 1 hold number or a special figure 2 hold number. It is possible to display the hold icon (corresponding to the display) HA in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e including one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon (corresponding to the display) TA which is the same as or different from the hold icon HA, depending on the start of the special figure variation effect.

The number of display areas constituting 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 of them.

4-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect in response to a game ball winning a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. In the hold effect, it is possible to notify 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 number of special figures 1 held is "0", the special figure variation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon is concerned. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), 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 notified that the number of holds in Special Figure 1 is “2”. After that, when the special figure variation effect is completed and a new special figure variation effect is started, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is as shown in FIG. 20 (D). The 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 notified that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1".

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

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

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the on-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56 are operated, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are operated. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a when viewed from the player, and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space that does not overlap with the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k of the display unit 50a. 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. It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and as the button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. 22 (A). , An effect that encourages the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating 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 a button operation valid period. An image showing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33) is included. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, FIG. 22B As shown in the above, the on-board movable device 55 operates, and from the player's point of view, the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, suggesting a jackpot expectation. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold for which the special figure lottery has not been performed as a notice effect. The look-ahead effect functions as an effect for suggesting the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold in advance.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is "big hit", the hold icon HA which is usually displayed as "○" in the hold icon display area 50d as shown in FIG. 20 (C). May be displayed as "☆". In addition, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "missing", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called ghost effect. The look-ahead effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the display mode of the hold icon HA is not limited to the change, and can be changed or added as appropriate. For example, it is also possible to change the stopping mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure variation effect.

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 24. The counter, timer, buffer, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

Following the power-on processing, the interrupt is disabled (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B) are added and updated by 1. 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 of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. 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 including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update 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 timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are performed. The random number counter value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like in each process described below.

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

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 23. That is, the counter value update processing of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main timer interrupt processing (main side timer interrupt processing). It is performed both after the end of S005) and until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs the sensor detection process (S104), then the normal operation process (S105), and further performs the special operation process (S106). Do. The sensor detection process, normal operation process, and special operation process will be described later.

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S108) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is cut off, updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. In addition, as another process (S108), a payout control process for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 according to the winning of the game ball to 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 processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is a command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Etc. are output.

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

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

In the gate sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 4) of ordinary symbol random numbers are stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106, the newly acquired ordinary symbol random numbers are not stored. In addition, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. To. When the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers and the second look-ahead determination table. Further, depending on the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination are performed. Generate a command for the second start port sensor that includes a second start winning command that represents the result.

In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. To. When the special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. In addition, the first look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers and the first look-ahead determination table. In addition, depending on the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command representing 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 look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start port sensor that includes a first start winning command that represents the result.

In the first big winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first big winning opening sensor. In addition, a command for the first large winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

In the specific area sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor. In addition, a command for a 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, and the auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal figure and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106. In addition, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state. Then, a normal map fluctuation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, the variable display of the normal map is started by the normal map display 82 based on the normal map fluctuation time associated with the determined normal map fluctuation pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal map. In the normal symbol variation processing, the stop display of the normal map is performed based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map after the variable display of the normal map being executed starts. Then, a command to stop the fluctuation of the normal map indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

The normal symbol confirmation process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is the winning symbol according to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) after the stop display of the running normal figure is started. Determine if it exists. 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 an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

The auxiliary game control process is a process performed when an 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 operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), the special symbol standby process, the special symbol variation process, the special symbol determination process, the jackpot game control process, and the game state setting process 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 standby processing]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit is used. Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is performed. ..

In the special figure 2 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated.

The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current gaming state. Using the fluctuation pattern table and the special figure 2, the fluctuation pattern is determined. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot judgment, information about the result of the reach judgment, information about the special figure fluctuation time associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b are shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random numbers in the first area are specially characterized. FIG. 2 Clear from the hold storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they are acquired. Then, a 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, a special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated.

The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current gaming state. Using the variation pattern table, the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is determined. 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 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number). Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command is associated with the information regarding the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot judgment, the information regarding the result of the reach judgment, the information regarding the result of the jackpot type judgment, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first area is specially characterized. FIG. 1 Clear from the hold storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they are acquired. Then, a special figure 1 hold number command representing the special figure 1 hold number after the processing is generated.

In the present embodiment, when both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are present, the special figure 2 determination process is prioritized, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed. And are not performed in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation processing, the special symbol display 81 ends the variable display of the special symbol and stops and displays the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination according to the elapse of the special symbol variation time. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the lost symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol confirmation process, if the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the game shifts to the jackpot game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command contains information about the result of the jackpot type determination. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the number of special figure 2 hold and the number of special figure 1 hold are "0", it indicates that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the standby state. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, the jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the passage of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. In addition, the ending is started according to the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command contains information about the result of the jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game status setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game 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 variable display of special figures that can continue the high-probability state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high-probability setting command indicating the setting of the high-probability state is generated. 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 game state. When limiting the duration of the time-saving state, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of variable display of special figures that can continue the time-saving state without winning a 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 added or changed as appropriate.

6. Controlling the effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. The counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

[1. Sub control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 25 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the power-on processing according to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 122 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for performing determinations related to various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determining the effect for various effects can be the same as the method for updating the main random number for the normal symbol / special symbol performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. This also applies to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, 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. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light through the circuit 151 (various light emission effects by light emission are executed), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects by operation). To execute).

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interruption (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010) and the sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) can be executed.

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

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a predetermined cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle) is input to the sub-control board 120. In the sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), watchdog timer processing (S4104), and reception command analysis. Processing (S4105), effect timer update process (S4106), voice control process (S4107), and effect data creation process (S4108) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, operations on operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, are detected. In the light emission data output process, light emission data is used to make lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 emit light at a timing that matches the effect of the image, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process described later. Is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body effect that operates a movable device such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process. To do. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

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

7. Description of Feature Points of the First Embodiment Further detailed description of the feature points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be added below. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), it is possible to execute a hold effect of displaying the hold icon HA in a special mode described later in the high probability and high base game state.

7-1. Main control board First, the main control board 100 will be further described. In the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 of the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, the variable storage unit common to special figures 1 and 2 (0th storage area) is provided. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a of the present embodiment has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) according to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Similar to the special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a, the special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b also has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) according to the number of storable second special figure reservations. ).

7-2. Sub-control board Next, the sub-control board 120 will be further described with reference to FIG. 27. The sub-control board 120 of the present embodiment has the above-mentioned effect RAM 124. Then, as shown in FIG. 27, the effect RAM 124 includes a special figure 1 hold effect storage unit 125a capable of storing a first start winning command and the like specified based on a prize in the first start port 11. The special figure 2 hold effect storage unit 125b that can store the second start winning command and the like specified based on the prize in the second start port 12, and the variable effect storage unit common to the special figures 1 and 2. There is (0th storage area) 125c. The special figure 1 hold effect storage unit 125a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable first special figure hold. Similarly to the special figure 1 hold effect storage unit 125a, the special figure 2 hold effect storage unit 125b also has four storage areas (first storage area to the first) corresponding to the number of storable second special figure hold. There are 4 storage areas). Further, each storage area of the special figure 1 hold effect storage unit 125a and the special figure 2 hold effect storage unit 125b has a plurality of storage areas including a start winning command storage area capable of storing the start winning command.

7-3. Jackpot symbol type determination Next, the jackpot symbol type determination in the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. 28. In the jackpot symbol type determination of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol type may be determined using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 28.

Specifically, three types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbol C, jackpot symbol D, and jackpot symbol E) are provided as jackpot symbols based on the jackpot symbol type determination in Special Figure 2. The jackpot in which the stop display of the special figure 2 is the jackpot symbol C or the jackpot symbol D corresponds to the first hit. On the other hand, the jackpot in which the stop display of the special figure 2 is the jackpot symbol E corresponds to the second hit. In the present embodiment, the distribution rates of the jackpot symbol C, the jackpot symbol D, and the jackpot symbol E in the special figure 2 are set to "30%", "30%", and "40%", respectively (see FIG. 28).

7-4. Big hit game Next, the big hit game in this embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. 29. In the present embodiment, as the jackpot game, there are five types of jackpot games (big hit game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C, jackpot game D, and jackpot game E) shown in FIG. 29.

Specifically, in the jackpot game A, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a 1R round game. In addition, a round game in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 2R to 8R. Further, a round game in which the first winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a round game from 9R to 16R. That is, the jackpot game A is actually a jackpot game of 8R (see FIG. 29).

In the jackpot game B, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a 1R round game. In addition, a round game in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 2R to 8R. Further, a round game in which the first winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a round game from 9R to 16R. That is, the jackpot game B is also a jackpot game of 8R in substance like the jackpot game A (see FIG. 29).

In the jackpot game C, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a 1R round game. In addition, a round game in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 2R to 16R. That is, the jackpot game C is a jackpot game in which a game ball can be substantially entered in all round games (see FIG. 29).

In the jackpot game D, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a 1R round game. In addition, a round game in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 2R to 4R. Further, a round game in which the first winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a round game from 5R to 16R. That is, the jackpot game D is actually a jackpot game of 4R (see FIG. 29).

In the jackpot game E, as in the jackpot game D, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a 1R round game. In addition, a round game in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 2R to 4R. Further, a round game in which the first winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed as a round game from 5R to 16R. That is, the jackpot game E is substantially a 4R jackpot game like the jackpot game D (see FIG. 29).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball enters the specific area 16 provided in the downstream area of the second big winning opening 15, the game state after the big hit game is set to a predetermined period (special time (ST) period). ), It is controlled to a high probability and high base game state. If the ball cannot enter the specific area 16, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability and high base game state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is an "ST machine".

In the above-mentioned jackpot game A, jackpot game C, and jackpot game D, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 15 in the 1st round can enter the specific area 16. Specifically, in the first round game of the jackpot game A, the jackpot game C, and the jackpot game D, the specific area 16 is opened at the same time as the opening of the second big winning opening 15 is started. Then, the open state is continued for a predetermined period (for example, the period during which the second large winning opening 15 is opened).

On the other hand, in the jackpot game B and the jackpot game E, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 15 in the 1st round cannot enter the specific area 16. Specifically, in the first round game of the jackpot game B and the jackpot game E, as in the jackpot game A, the jackpot game C, and the jackpot game D, the specific area 16 is opened when the second big winning opening 15 starts to open. It becomes. However, unlike the jackpot game A, the jackpot game C, and the jackpot game D, the specific area 16 is closed 0.1 seconds after the open state.

In the present embodiment, the ST period after the jackpot game in which the ball enters the specific area 16 is the period from after the jackpot game until the variable display of the special figure is executed 10,000 times, or the jackpot is won before reaching that period. The period is up to. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the high-probability high-base gaming state after the execution of the jackpot game A, the jackpot game C, and the jackpot game D is substantially continued until the next jackpot is won.

7-5. Game Flow Next, an outline of the game flow in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The player usually starts the game when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the above-mentioned low-probability low-base gaming state (normal gaming state) (see FIG. 30). Then, aim for winning (ball winning) in the first winning opening 11.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the above-mentioned special figure 1 determination process based on the winning of the first winning opening 11. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, or lost symbol is selected by the special figure 1 determination process.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol A is selected by winning the jackpot in the normal gaming state, the gaming state is performed after the jackpot game A entered in the specific area 16 is executed. Shifts to a high-probability, high-base game state. In addition, when the jackpot symbol B is selected by winning the jackpot in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low-probability high-base gaming state after the jackpot game B, which is difficult to enter the specific area 16, is executed. .. If a lost symbol is selected without winning a big hit in the normal game state, the normal game state is maintained. That is, in the case of loss, the game state does not change.

When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a high-probability high-base gaming state, the player aims to win a prize (ball winning) in the second winning opening 12.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the above-mentioned special figure 2 determination process based on the winning of the second winning opening 11. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned jackpot symbol C, jackpot symbol D, jackpot symbol E, or lost symbol is selected by the special figure 2 determination process.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol C is selected by winning the jackpot in the high-probability high-base game state, after the jackpot game C in which the ball is entered in the specific area 16 is executed. , High probability high base game state. Therefore, the player is able to play again with the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the high-probability high-base gaming state even after the execution of the jackpot game C.

Further, even when the jackpot symbol D is selected by winning the jackpot in the high-probability high-base game state, the high-probability high-base game state is set after the jackpot game D in which the ball is entered in the specific area 16 is executed. Therefore, the player can play the pachinko game machine PY1 in the high-probability and high-base game state again even after the execution of the jackpot game D, as in the case where the jackpot symbol C is selected.

On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol E is selected by winning the jackpot in the high-probability high-base gaming state, the gaming state is the low-probability high-base gaming state after the jackpot game E, which is difficult to enter the specific area 16, is executed. Move to. Therefore, after the execution of the jackpot game E, the player can use the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the high-probability high-base gaming state in terms of ease of winning the jackpot (easiness of performing the jackpot game). It becomes possible to play.

In the present embodiment, if the game is in the high-probability high-base game state, the high-probability high-base game state is substantially maintained (continued) until the jackpot is won. Therefore, if no jackpot is won in the high-probability high-base game state and a lost symbol is selected, the high-probability high-base game state is continued. In other words, in the case of loss, the game state (high probability high base game state) is not changed (does not change).

When the gaming state is a low-probability high-base gaming state, the player aims to win a prize (ball winning) in the second winning opening 12 as in the case of the high-probability high-base gaming state. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the above-mentioned special figure 2 determination process based on the winning of the second winning opening 11.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol C is selected by winning the jackpot in the low-probability high-base game state, after the jackpot game C in which the ball is entered in the specific area 16 is executed. , High probability high base game state. Therefore, after the execution of the jackpot game C, the player is in a gaming state that is more advantageous than the low-probability high-base gaming state in terms of ease of winning the jackpot (easiness of performing the jackpot game). It becomes possible to play with.

Even when the jackpot symbol D is selected in the low-probability high-base game state, the high-probability is high after the jackpot game D in which the ball is entered in the specific area 16 is executed, as in the case where the jackpot symbol C is selected. It becomes the base game state. Therefore, after the execution of the jackpot game D, the player can win the jackpot (easiness of performing the jackpot game) in a gaming state that is more advantageous than the low-probability high-base gaming state. It becomes possible to play with.

On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol E is selected by winning the jackpot in the low-probability high-base game state, the low-probability high-base game state is set after the jackpot game E, which is difficult to enter the specific area 16, is executed. Become. That is, the player can play again with the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in the low-probability and high-base gaming state even after the jackpot game is executed (see FIG. 30).

Further, in the present embodiment, in the low-probability high-base gaming state, the variable display of the special symbol (special symbol) of a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is continuously executed, or the jackpot is won and the variable display thereof is performed. It ends when the jackpot game is executed. Therefore, when the lost symbol is selected and the variable display is the 100th time in a row, the gaming state is shifted to the low-probability low-base gaming state (normal gaming state) (see FIG. 30). Therefore, the variable display of the next special figure is executed in the low probability low base game state (normal game state). On the other hand, when the lost symbol is selected and the variable display is less than the 100th continuous display, the low-probability high-base gaming state is continued.

7-6. Hold effect Next, the hold effect in the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. In the hold effect of the present embodiment, when the game state is a high-probability high-base game state, the hold icon HA and the icon TA can be displayed in a special mode (corresponding to a special mode).

7-6-1. Special mode The special mode is a display mode different from the normal mode shown in FIGS. 20 and 31 (A) (corresponding to the normal mode, for example, a display mode using images of “○” and “☆”). .. Specifically, it is a display mode using an image in which the character string "safety" is written in an elliptical frame shown in FIG. 31 (B).

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, by displaying the hold icon HA and the icon TA in the above-mentioned special mode, it is suggested to the player that the jackpot symbol E is not stopped and displayed in the variable display according to those icons. ..

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 described above, when the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol C (or jackpot symbol D) is selected when the gaming state is the high-probability high-base gaming state, the jackpot symbol C (or jackpot symbol D) is selected. Even after the jackpot game, the high-probability high-base game state continues. Further, even if the lost symbol is selected in the high-probability high-base game state, the high-probability high-base game state is continued.

On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol E is selected even though the jackpot is won, the game shifts to the low-probability high-base game state (“falls”) after the execution of the jackpot game E. Therefore, the player tends to want the high-probability high-base gaming state to continue when the gaming state is the high-probability high-base gaming state. That is, it is easy to think that it is not preferable that the jackpot symbol E is selected even if the jackpot is won.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the hold icon HA or the icon TA is displayed in the above special mode, the player can change the display of the second special symbol (special figure 2) corresponding to the various icons in the special mode. It is possible to grasp in advance that the jackpot symbol E is not stopped and displayed. Therefore, the gaming state shifts from the high-probability high-base gaming state to the low-probability high-base gaming state (“falls”) based on the result of the variable display of the special figure 2 according to the various icons displayed in the special mode. You don't have to worry about it. That is, the player can safely watch over the variable display corresponding to various icons of the special mode from the viewpoint that the game state does not "fall".

Furthermore, when the special figure variation effect accompanying the variable display according to various icons of the special mode becomes "reach (reach effect)" such as N reach, SP reach, etc., if it becomes a big hit through the reach, that As a jackpot, a jackpot that will be in a high-probability, high-base game state after the jackpot game will be confirmed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the special figure fluctuation production after the reach with high expectation.

7-6-2. When an additional hold icon is displayed while the hold icon is displayed in the normal mode In the hold effect of the present embodiment, a prize is generated in the second starting port 12 in the high probability and high base game state, and the above-mentioned special figure 2 hold When the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the storage unit 105b, the latest hold icon HA is added in a special mode, and the hold icon HA and the icon TA displayed in the normal mode are also switched to the special mode. obtain.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the display area 50d in the normal mode, and the hold icon HA is displayed in the icon display area 50e in the normal mode. The case of the hold effect in which the icon TA is displayed will be described. In such a case, when a prize is generated in the second starting port 12, the game control microcomputer 101 of the main control board 100 stores the special figure 2 related random number in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in accordance with the prize. At the same time, a second start winning command specified based on the winning of the second starting opening 12 is generated. Then, the second start winning command is transmitted to the sub control board 120.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 receives the second start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the second special figure hold effect storage unit 125b described above. Then, the hold icon HA is added to and displayed in the third display area 50d3.

At that time, the effect control microcomputer 120 has information stored in each storage area of the second special figure hold effect storage unit 125b and the storage area of the variable effect storage unit 125c (second start winning command, etc.). ), It is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol E is stopped and displayed by the variable display of the special figure 2 corresponding to all the various icons.

When the jackpot symbol E is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special figure 2 corresponding to at least one of the various icons, the hold icon HA to be added to the third display area 50d3 is displayed in the normal mode.

On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol E is not stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special figure 2 corresponding to all the various icons, the effect control microcomputer 120 subsequently adds a hold icon HA to be added to the third display area 50d3. A lottery will be held to determine whether to display in a special mode.

Specifically, for example, using the first aspect selection table shown in FIG. 32 (A), it is drawn whether to display the hold icon HA to be added to the third display area 50d3 in a special aspect. In the present embodiment, the distribution rate in which the hold icon HA is additionally displayed in the special mode is "10%", and the distribution rate in which the hold icon HA is additionally displayed in the normal mode is "90%" (see FIG. 32 (A)). .. Therefore, the hold icon HA can be additionally displayed in an appropriate special manner.

When the result of the lottery is the "normal mode", the effect control microcomputer 120 displays the hold icon HA to be added to the third display area 50d3 in the normal mode. On the other hand, in the case of the "special mode", the hold icon HA to be added to the third display area 50d3 is displayed in the special mode.

In the present embodiment, when the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed in the normal mode and the hold icon HA is added in a special mode, the hold icon HA and the icon TA displayed in the normal mode are displayed. Switch to a special mode. Specifically, when the hold icon HA is added in the special mode, the hold icon HA in the normal mode displayed in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 shown in FIG. 31 (A) is displayed. , And the icon TA in the normal mode displayed in the icon display area 50e is switched to the special mode as shown in FIG. 31 (B).

7-6-3. When an additional hold icon is displayed while the hold icon is displayed in the special mode In the hold effect of the present embodiment, when the latest hold icon HA is displayed in the special mode, a prize is given to the second starting port 12. Based on this, when the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, the hold icon HA may be additionally displayed in a special mode or additionally displayed in a normal mode.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 33A, the hold icon HA is displayed in a special mode in the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, and the third display area 50d3 of the display area 50d, and the icon concerned. A case of a hold effect in which the icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e in a normal manner will be described. The figure shown in FIG. 33 (A) is the same as that of FIG. 31 (B) described above.

In such a case, when a prize is generated in the second start port 12, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related random numbers in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, and also stores the special figure 2 related random numbers in the second start port 12. A second start winning command specified based on the winning is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 120.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the second start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the second special figure hold effect storage unit 125b described above, and adds a hold icon HA to the fourth display area 50d4 to display the command. .. At that time, a lottery is performed to determine whether to display the hold icon HA in a special mode.

Specifically, for example, using the second aspect selection table shown in FIG. 32 (B), a lottery is drawn as to whether the hold icon HA to be added to the fourth display area 50d4 is displayed in a special mode or a normal mode. In detail, based on the second start winning command corresponding to the hold icon HA to be additionally displayed, a lottery is drawn with reference to a symbol that is stopped and displayed in a variable display according to the hold icon HA.

When the symbol that is stopped and displayed in a variable display according to the hold icon HA to be additionally displayed is the jackpot symbol E, the distribution rate in which the hold icon HA is additionally displayed in a special mode is added to "0%" in the normal mode. The displayed distribution rate is set to "100%" (see FIG. 32 (B)). That is, the hold icon HA to be additionally displayed in such a case is not displayed in a special mode.

In addition, when the symbol that is stopped and displayed in a variable display according to the hold icon HA to be additionally displayed is the jackpot symbol C or the jackpot symbol D, the distribution rate in which the hold icon HA is additionally displayed in a special mode is set to "20%". The distribution rate additionally displayed in the normal mode is "80%".

In addition, when the symbol that is stopped and displayed in a variable display according to the hold icon HA to be additionally displayed is a lost symbol, the hold icon HA is additionally displayed in a special mode and the fraction that is additionally displayed in the normal mode. Both fractions are set to "50%".

When the result of the lottery is the "normal mode", the effect control microcomputer 120 displays the hold icon HA to be added to the fourth display area 50d4 in the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 33 (B). On the other hand, in the case of the "special mode", as shown in FIG. 33C, the hold icon HA to be added to the fourth display area 50d4 is displayed in the special mode.

In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1 capable of executing a hold effect in which the hold icon HA can be additionally displayed in both the special mode and the normal mode after the hold icon HA displayed in the special mode, the hold icon HA displayed in the special mode Later, when the hold icon HA is additionally displayed in the normal mode instead of the special mode, the player thinks that the symbol that is stopped and displayed in a variable display according to the additionally displayed hold icon HA is the jackpot symbol E. It tends to be. For example, as shown in the second mode selection table of FIG. 32 (B), when the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the variable display according to the hold icon HA to be additionally displayed is the jackpot symbol E, it is not a special aspect. This is to additionally display the hold icon HA in the normal mode.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the special figure 2 related random number in which the jackpot symbol C or the jackpot symbol D is selected in the special figure 2 determination process is additionally displayed, the hold icon HA is additionally displayed. The probability of being additionally displayed in a special mode is lower than the probability of being additionally displayed in. As a result, the player can expect to win a jackpot advantageous to the player with respect to the hold icon HA additionally displayed in the normal mode. Therefore, when the hold icon HA is additionally displayed in the normal mode, it is possible to prevent the player from thinking that the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the variable display becomes the jackpot symbol E.

7-7. Suggested effect Next, the suggested effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 31, 33, and 34. The suggestion effect is an effect for suggesting the execution of the hold effect in which at least one of the icons of the hold icon HA and the icon TA is displayed in a special mode. The suggestion effect is executed when a hold effect is performed in which at least one of the icons of the hold icon HA and the icon TA is displayed in a special mode.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), an image SG in which the character string "SAFE" is written in an elliptical frame is displayed in the lower center of the display unit 50a. In the present embodiment, the character size (font size) of the character string "SAFE" of the image SG is larger than the character string "safety" of the image used in the special mode. Therefore, the image SG used for the suggestion effect is more likely to attract the attention of the player than the hold icon HA or the icon TA of the special aspect. Therefore, a player who does not notice that the hold icon HA or the like is displayed in a special mode can notice it through the execution of the suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, the execution of the suggestion effect is started at the timing when the hold icon HA or the like is displayed in a special mode. Then, as shown in each figure of FIG. 33, the suggestion effect is also performed while the hold icon HA or the like is displayed in a special mode. As shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B), when neither the hold icon HA of the special mode nor the icon TA of the special mode is displayed on the display unit 50a, the suggestion effect is executed. finish. Therefore, it is easy for the player to understand that the hold icon HA and the icon TA in the hold effect are displayed in a special mode through the execution of the suggestion effect.

8. Effect of the First Embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the hold icon HA and the hold icon TA are displayed in a special mode, the hold icon is displayed. If the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special figure 2 corresponding to HA, it is determined that the jackpot symbol C or the jackpot symbol D other than the jackpot symbol E is displayed. Therefore, the player can look forward to the determination result (variable display stop display) while having a high expectation.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the hold effect, in addition to the hold icon HA additionally displayed in the third display area 50d3 of FIG. 31 (B), other hold icon HA (of FIG. 31 (B)). Both the hold icon HA) in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 and the icon TA have a special aspect. Therefore, the player can look forward to the stop display of the variable display a plurality of times according to the hold icon HA and the icon TA.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the hold icon HA and the icon TA that have already been displayed in the normal mode are switched to the special mode as shown in FIG. 31 (B), so that the hold icons are displayed. It is possible for the player to expect the stop display of the variable display corresponding to the HA and the icon TA again.

Further, in the hold effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33A, when the latest hold icon HA (hold icon HA additionally displayed in the third display area 50d3) is displayed in a special mode. , When the hold icon HA is additionally displayed in a special mode as shown in FIG. 33 (B) (see FIG. 33 (B)), and when the hold icon HA is additionally displayed in a normal mode (FIG. 33 (C)). See). Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect whether or not the hold effect showing the hold icon HA in a special mode will continue.

Further, in the hold effect of the present embodiment, when the hold icon HA accompanying the storage of the special figure 2 related random number in which the stop display of the variable display is the jackpot symbol C or the jackpot symbol D is additionally displayed, the additional display is performed in the normal mode. The probability of being additionally displayed in a special mode is lower than the probability of being additionally displayed. As a result, the player can expect to win a jackpot advantageous to the player with respect to the hold icon HA additionally displayed in the normal mode.

Further, in the hold effect of the present embodiment, the player can surely grasp that the hold icon HA and the icon TA in the hold effect are special modes by executing the suggestion effect.

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

In the first embodiment, the latest hold icon HA (display) is added in a special mode (special mode), and the hold icon HA and the icon TA (display) displayed in the normal mode are also special. The configuration is such that the mode can be switched. However, there may be a configuration in which the display shown in the normal mode is not switched to the special mode only by adding the latest display in the special mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the added hold icon HA (display) is displayed in a special mode (special mode), the hold icon HA is displayed in the special mode from the time of the additional display. And said. However, at the timing of the additional display, the hold icon HA may be displayed once in the normal mode (normal mode), and then at a predetermined timing after that, the normal mode may be switched to the special mode. The predetermined timing is, for example, when moving to another hold icon display area 50d or the icon display area 50e, when executing (or after) a special effect such as a cut-in effect, or when the reach shifts. And so on.

Further, in the first embodiment, the hold icon HA (display) displayed in the normal mode (normal mode) and the hold icon HA displayed in the normal mode (normal mode) at the same time as the timing when the latest hold icon HA (display) is displayed in the special mode (special mode). The icon TA is also configured so that it can be switched to a special mode. However, the display in the normal mode may be switched to the special mode after the timing when the latest display is shown in the special mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, all the icons (holding icon HA) displayed in the normal mode (normal mode) are displayed at the same time as the timing when the latest hold icon HA (display) is displayed in the special mode (special mode). And the icon TA) can be switched to a special mode. However, there may be a configuration in which a part of the display of a plurality of normal modes can be switched to a special mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, after the hold icon HA (display) being displayed in the special mode (special mode), a hold effect in which the display can be additionally displayed in both the special mode and the normal mode (normal mode) is executed. In the possible pachinko gaming machine PY1 (game machine), when the special figure 2 related random number in which the jackpot symbol C or the jackpot symbol D is selected in the special figure 2 determination process is additionally displayed, the display is additionally displayed. The probability of additional display in a special mode was lower than the probability of additional display in a normal mode. However, in such a case, the probability that the display is additionally displayed in a special mode may be higher than the probability that the display is additionally displayed in a normal mode. According to such a configuration, it is possible for the player to indicate that the jackpot, which is disadvantageous to the player, is won by the hold icon HA additionally displayed in the normal manner. Further, in such a case, the probability that the display is additionally displayed in the normal mode may be equal to the probability that the display is additionally displayed in the special mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the latest hold icon HA or the icon TA (latest display) is displayed in a special mode (special mode), the hold icon HA (display) is added in the special mode. There are times when the hold icon HA (display) is added in the normal mode (normal mode). However, when the latest display is displayed in a special mode, the hold icon HA (display) may be added in the normal mode. Specifically, for example, when the hold effect as shown in FIG. 33 (A) is being executed, the hold effect as shown in FIG. 33 (C) is always executed (that is, it is shown in FIG. 33 (B)). (Does not execute such a hold effect).

According to such a configuration, the hold icon HA is added in the normal mode regardless of the special figure-related random numbers (determination information) stored in the game RAM 104 (storage means), so which one is based on the display. It is difficult for the player to recognize whether it can be a judgment result.

Further, in the first embodiment, the hold icon HA (display) and the like can be shown in a special mode (special mode) for the hold effect when the game is controlled to the high probability and high base game state. .. However, there may be a configuration in which it is possible to display the hold effect in a gaming state other than the high-probability high-base gaming state in a special manner. That is, it is possible to display the hold effect when the game state is controlled to the low probability high base game state, the low probability low base game state, or the high probability low base game state in a special mode. But it may be.

Further, in the first embodiment, the determination information is a special figure 2 related random number of the special figure related random number, but a special figure 1 related random number of the special figure related random number may be used. In addition, the special symbol-related random numbers include a special symbol random number for performing a hit determination and a hit symbol type random number for determining the type of the winning symbol if the result of the hit determination is a hit. That is, the hit determination is performed with a predetermined random number, and the hit symbol is determined with a random number different from that. However, a hit determination and a hit symbol determination may be performed with one random number.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first hit is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to a high-probability high-base gaming state (big hit of jackpot symbol C, jackpot of jackpot symbol D), and the second The hit was a jackpot (the jackpot of the jackpot symbol E) in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the low-probability high-base gaming state. That is, regarding the winning probability in the game state after the big hit game, the second hit is regarded as a more disadvantageous hit for the player than the first hit. However, for example, the first hit is a hit in which the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the high probability high base game state, and the second hit is the hit in which the game state after the big hit game is the high probability low base game state. It may be a controlled hit. That is, regarding the base state of the game state after the big hit game, the second hit may be a more disadvantageous hit for the player than the first hit.

Further, for example, the first hit is a hit in which the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the high probability high base game state, and the second hit is the hit in which the game state after the big hit game is the low probability low base game state. It may be a controlled hit. That is, regarding the base state and the winning probability in the game state after the big hit game, the second hit may be a more disadvantageous hit for the player than the first hit.

Further, for example, the first hit is a hit in which the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability high base game state, and the second hit is the hit in which the game state after the big hit game is the low probability low base game state. It may be a controlled hit. That is, regarding the base state of the game state after the big hit game, the second hit may be a more disadvantageous hit for the player than the first hit.

Further, for example, the first hit is a hit in which the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the high probability low base game state, and the second hit is the hit in which the game state after the big hit game is the low probability low base game state. It may be a controlled hit. That is, regarding the winning probability in the game state after the big hit game, the second hit may be a more disadvantageous hit for the player than the first hit.

Further, in the first embodiment, regarding the gaming state after the big hit game, the second hit is set to be more disadvantageous to the player than the first hit. However, for example, regarding the number of prize balls that the player can obtain in the winning game, the second hit may be a more disadvantageous hit for the player than the first hit. Specifically, for example, the number of substantial round games of the winning game executed in connection with the winning of the second hit is the substantial round game of the winning game executed in association with the winning of the first hit. It may be less than the number of hits.

Further, in the first embodiment, the normal mode is a display mode using images of "○" and "☆" shown in FIG. 20 and the like, and a special mode is an elliptical frame shown in FIG. 31 and the like. The display mode uses an image in which the character string "safety" is written. However, the special mode may be any mode different from the normal mode. For example, an image in which a character string other than the character string "safety" and a character string that is not used in the normal mode is described is used. The display mode may be used. Further, for example, a display mode using an image other than an ellipse and an image that is not used in a normal mode may be used. Further, for example, a display mode using a color that is not used in a normal mode may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the display is a hold icon HA or the icon TA displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 made of a liquid crystal display. However, for example, a display consisting of one or a plurality of dots by a dot display may be used. In the case of such a configuration, as a special aspect, an aspect such as a combination of dots (in the case of a display consisting of a plurality of dots) or an emission color (in the case of a display composed of one or a plurality of dots) different from the normal aspect is used. Can be mentioned.

Further, for example, a display including one or a plurality of segments may be displayed by a 7-segment display. In the case of such a configuration, as a special aspect, a combination of segments different from the normal aspect (in the case of a display composed of a plurality of segments) and an emission color (in the case of a display composed of one or a plurality of segments) are used. Can be mentioned.

Further, for example, a display including one or a plurality of LEDs may be used. In such a case, as a special aspect, an aspect such as a combination of LEDs different from the usual aspect (in the case of a display composed of a plurality of LEDs) and an emission color (in the case of a display composed of one or a plurality of LEDs) can be mentioned. ..

Further, in the first embodiment, there are two types of first hits (a jackpot of the jackpot symbol C and a jackpot of the jackpot symbol D). However, it may be one type or three or more types. In addition, the second hit was one type (hit of the jackpot symbol E). However, there may be two or more types.

Further, in the first embodiment, the suggestion effect is an effect using the image SG in which the character string “SAFE” is written in the elliptical frame shown in FIG. 31 and the like. However, for example, an effect using an image in which a character string other than the character string "SAFE" is written may be used. Further, for example, an effect using an image other than the elliptical shape may be used.

Further, the suggestion effect is executed when the hold effect is performed in which at least one of the icon (display) of the hold icon HA and the icon TA is displayed in a special mode (special mode). However, the suggestion effect may be executed during a part of the period during which such a hold effect is performed. Specifically, for example, a suggestion effect is performed during the execution of the hold effect in which the hold icon is displayed in a special mode, and a suggestion effect is performed during the execution of the hold effect in which only the icon is displayed in the special mode. There is a configuration that is not performed.

Further, although such a hold effect is performed, there may be a case where the suggestion effect is not performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the hold effect in which at least one of the hold icon HA and the icon TA (display) is displayed in a special mode (special mode) is performed, 1 The configuration is such that the suggestion effect is executed. However, when a plurality of displays are shown in a special mode, a plurality of suggestion effects corresponding to each of the plurality of displays may be performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the display is set to the hold icon HA and the icon TA, but only the hold icon HA may be used. Further, only the icon TA may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the hold icon HA (display) or the like is displayed in a special mode (special mode), the display is continuously shown in the special mode. However, there may be a configuration in which the display is not continuously shown in a special mode. Specifically, for example, the display of a special mode and the display of a normal mode may be alternately shown. Further, for example, the display of a special aspect may be shown by repeating appearance and disappearance.

Further, in the first embodiment, the storage means is the gaming RAM 104 provided on the main control board 100, but the effect RAM 124 provided on the sub control board 120 may be used. Further, the image RAM 143 or VRAM 146 of the image control board 140 may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the hold icon HA (display) is additionally displayed, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to indicate it in a special mode (special mode). However, the display may be added in a special manner without performing such a lottery.

Further, in the first embodiment, the so-called "type 1" and "digi-pachi" pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shown as a gaming machine. However, the so-called "type 3" and "rights" pachinko game machines and the so-called "type 1" pachinko game machines and the "type 2" pachinko game machines are combined. It may be a pachinko gaming machine called "mixture of 1 type and 2 types".

It should be noted that the time when the predetermined condition is satisfied is the time when the above-mentioned special figure 2 determination process is performed in the first embodiment.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-described embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1
A storage means (game RAM 104) capable of storing determination information (special figure 2 related random numbers) for determining whether or not a hit is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
It is provided with an effect executing means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect.
The hits include a first hit (a jackpot in which the stop display of special figure 2 is a jackpot symbol C or a jackpot symbol D) and a second hit that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first hit (special figure 2). There is a jackpot where the stop display of is the jackpot symbol E),
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a hold effect (effect shown in FIG. 20 or the like) capable of showing a display of a number corresponding to the determination information stored by the storage means in a predetermined mode.
The game machine is characterized in that the display (hold icon HA, etc.) may be shown in a special mode (special mode shown in FIG. 31 or the like) suggesting that the hold effect is not the second hit. (Pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the hold effect showing the display in a special mode is executed, the player decides with a high expectation because an advantageous hit is determined if the hit is won. You can look forward to the results.

The invention according to means A2
The gaming machine according to means A1.
In the hold effect, when the latest display of the display is shown in the special mode during the display of the display in a normal mode (normal mode) different from the special mode, the normal mode is used. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the mode of the display shown in the above may be switched to the special mode.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the hold effect, in addition to the latest display, other displays are also in a special mode, so that the player can look forward to a plurality of determination results. Moreover, since the display already shown in the normal mode has been switched to the special mode, the player can expect the determination result corresponding to those displays again.

The invention according to means A3
The gaming machine according to means A2.
In the hold effect, when the latest display of the display is shown in the special mode, the display is added in the special mode, and the display is added in the normal mode. It is a game machine characterized by having time.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player expect whether or not the hold effect indicating the display in a special mode will continue.

The invention according to means A4
The gaming machine according to means A3.
When the display is added based on the storage of the determination information determined to be the first hit in the storage means in the pending effect being executed, the display is added in the usual manner. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the probability of being added in the special aspect is lower than the probability.

In the hold effect, when the display is added in the normal mode after the latest display in the special mode, the player decides that the judgment information corresponding to the added display is the second hit. It is easy to think that the information for use has been stored.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine having the above configuration, the display associated with the storage of the determination information determined to be the first hit is added in a special mode rather than the probability of being added in the normal mode. By lowering the probability, the player can expect to be the first hit that is advantageous to the player even in the normal mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding as described above.

The invention according to means A5
The gaming machine according to means A2.
The holding effect is a gaming machine characterized in that when the latest display among the displays is shown in the special mode, the display is added in the normal mode.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the display is added in a normal manner regardless of the stored determination information, it is difficult for the player to recognize which determination result can be obtained based on the display.

The invention according to means A6
The gaming machine according to means A1, means A2, means A3, means A4 or means A5.
The effect executing means is
During the execution of the hold effect whose display is shown in the special aspect, a suggestion effect for suggesting the execution of such a hold effect (effect using the image SG shown in FIG. 31B or the like). It is a game machine characterized by being able to execute.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can surely grasp that the display in the hold effect is a special mode by executing the suggestion effect in the hold effect.

100 ... Main control board 101 ... Game control microcomputer 104 ... Game RAM (storage means)
120 ... Sub-control board (effect execution means)
121 ... Microcomputer for production control HA ... Hold icon (display)
PY1 ... Pachinko game machine (game machine)
SG ... Image TA ... The icon (display)

Claims (5)

A storage unit capable of storing determine titration, information,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not the hit is based on the determination information stored in the storage means, and
From a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state, a second gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and a winning gaming state that is set when the result of the winning / failing determination is a hit. A game state setting means for setting the game state of 1 and
Equipped with an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The hit includes a first hit and a second hit that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first hit.
If the result of the hit / fail determination is the first hit when the first game state is set, the first game state is set again after the hit game state is set by the first hit.
If the result of the hit / fail determination is the second hit when the first game state is set, the second game state is set after the hit game state is set by the second hit.
The effect executing means is
It said storage means is capable of executing a hold effect that may indicate the number the number of the display corresponding to the number of the determination information which is stored in a predetermined manner,
The predetermined aspect includes a first aspect and a second aspect that suggests that the result of the hit / fail determination based on the determination information corresponding to the display does not become the second hit.
The hold effect is
At the time of setting the second gaming state, the display may be shown in the first aspect but not in the second aspect.
A gaming machine characterized in that, at the time of setting the first gaming state, the display may be shown in the first aspect or in the second aspect. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The hold effect is
When the display is already shown in the first aspect and a new display (hereinafter referred to as "new display") is shown in the second aspect , the already shown display is referred to from the first aspect. A gaming machine characterized in that it may be changed to the second aspect. A gaming machine according to請Motomeko 2,
The pending Starring and out is,
If you are shown the new Display in the second aspect, and characterized in that there is a time indicated by the previous SL second embodiment when referring to the display shown in the following of the novel display in the first embodiment A game machine to play. The gaming machine according to claim 3.
Before Symbol pending production is,
Based upon indicate the new display in the second embodiment, the display shown in the following of the new display, the memorize the propriety determination result is the first per the name Ru said determination information if have shown, the gaming machine, characterized in that easily shows the display in the first embodiment than the second embodiment. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The effect executing means is
Gaming machine, characterized in that the display on the running of the display the indicate to the holding effect in the second embodiment is feasible suggestions effect to suggest that shown in the second embodiment.