JP6864795B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, various effects have been performed on pachinko gaming machines. For example, Patent Document 1 below describes a gaming machine in which a ally character and an enemy character battle each other, and a jackpot is shown depending on whether the ally character wins or loses.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-185382

By the way, there is room for improvement in the production where the results diverge as described above in order to improve the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production.

The gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine, in which after performing a special game advantageous to the player, the gaming machine may be controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, or may not be controlled to the advantageous gaming state.
Equipped with a production execution means that can perform production
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that branches into a first result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is reached after the special game or a second result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is not achieved after the special game.
In the specific effect, there are a case where the effect of the first pattern is executed and a case where the effect of the second pattern, which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed.
When the effect of the second pattern is executed in the specific effect, the effect may be branched to the second result. When the effect of the second pattern is executed while the predetermined effect mode is set, the first pattern The pattern may be changed during the production of
When the pattern change is executed, another effect is executed when the pattern change is executed after executing a predetermined effect suggesting that the pattern change is performed, and when the pattern change is not performed. There are times when the pattern change is executed after executing
In the above specific effect, it may be executed the first pattern becomes the second result, when the first pattern to the second pattern is not performed is executed, the by the pattern changing the The gaming machine is characterized in that the probability of the second result is higher than when one pattern is executed.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of a game through production.

It is a perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of the game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning 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 rear-board movable device is in the standby state, (B) is a front view of the production unit when the rear-bottom movable device is activated, and (C) is a front view of the production unit when the rear-board movable device is activated. A front view of the effect unit when the device is operated, (D) is a front view of the effect unit when the board rear lower movable device and the board rear upper movable device are operated. 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 an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. Special figure 1 This is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead judgment table. This is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the customer waiting production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal effect mode, the probability variation effect mode, and the time saving effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the jackpot production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure variation effect of the loss without reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the concrete example from the start of a special figure variation effect to the reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a loss is performed from N reach, and the case where the stop display of an effect symbol which shows a big hit is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. It is a specific example of SP reach, and is explanatory drawing which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a specific example of SP reach, and is explanatory drawing which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a specific example of SP reach, and is explanatory drawing which shows the continuation of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the hold production. 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 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. This is a jackpot game control table related to the feature portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. FIG. 2 is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table relating to a feature portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production flow of the special figure variation effect which concerns on the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is explanatory drawing which shows up to the start of the battle reach (battle production) in a special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production flow of the battle reach (battle production). It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows from the start of a battle reach (battle production) to the attack of a ally character in a chance pattern. It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows after the victory or defeat branch in a chance pattern. It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows up to the attack of the enemy character in a pinch pattern. It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows after a win-loss branch in a pinch pattern. It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows the revival production in battle reach. It is a table showing the relationship between the type of battle reach and the degree of expectation of victory. It is a battle reach selection table. This is a part of the battle reach production flow related to the modified example. It is a battle reach selection table related to the modification example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special pattern in the battle reach which concerns on the modification example. This is a fanning effect selection table related to other modification examples. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fanning effect which concerns on other modification examples. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fanning effect which concerns on the other modification example.

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. 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 6. 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 FIGS. 1 and 2, 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 gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. 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 a game ball is provided. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force applied to the game ball to launch the game ball (the amount that the launch device 72 described later drives the launch solenoid 72s). It is attached. 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.

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

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 gaming 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. 3 to 6. 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 is formed in the substantially 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 outer side 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 gaming 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. The starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as entry openings, and the large winning openings such as the first large winning opening 14 and the second major winning opening 15 are referred to as special winning openings or specific winning openings. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

Immediately below the center of the inner side wall portion 1B in the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D in which a first start port 11 having an upper opening is formed is provided. At the lower left of the first starting port 11, a second starting port 12 having an opening on the right side is provided. On the right side of the second starting port 12, a second starting winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 12D that enables or makes it impossible to enter the second starting port 12 is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for the first starting port 11 of the game ball is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of random numbers related to special figure 1 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 composed of a substantially horizontally long rectangular tongue-shaped piece that descends diagonally downward to the left in a plan view. In a plan view, the left end of the upper surface of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is located to the right of the lowest point of the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally housed behind the game board 1 so that its tip (front side surface) is located in the game area 6, that is, near the front surface of the game board 1. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can move (advance / retreat) in the front-rear direction from its stored state. Then, in the special state, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k moves forward. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k moves forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k becomes a path for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed behind the game area 6, it is almost impossible to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 because there is no path for guiding the electric chew. Such a protruding state of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is also referred to as an "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and the game ball enters the second starting port 12 only when it is in the open state. A ball is possible. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed is also referred to as a "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. In this way, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. 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 a prize in the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, two general winning openings 10 are provided on the left side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6. Further, one general winning opening 10 is provided on the right side of the electric chew 12D. 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, a gate 13 through which the game ball can pass is provided on the diagonally lower right side of the opening 1A of the game board 1. 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 "genuine figure lottery") and variable display of ordinary symbols. It has become. The electric chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Further, on the right side of the first start winning device 11D in the game area 6 and directly below the gate 13, the first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal AT14D”) in which the first big winning opening 14 is formed is provided. Has been done.

The first prize-winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that takes 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 made of a flat plate having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in the front view, and usually closes the first large winning opening 14. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 6, and receives the flowing game ball and enters the ball into 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, directly below the first large winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed diagonally downward to the left, and a guidance stage 12 g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is formed in the game area 6 (game board 1). It is provided so as to project forward from the front surface). The game ball that rolls on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot win a prize at the first starting port 11.

The second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") in which the second big winning opening 15 is formed diagonally upward to the right of the gate 13 and the first big winning opening 14 in the game area 6, in other words, on the upstream side. Is provided. The second prize-winning device 15D includes an actuable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k is a rod-shaped body having a blade-like shape when viewed from the front, and is usually held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, and closes the second large winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be rotated about 70 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls to the left, and can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second 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 into the specific region 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 4A). 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 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. , 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. 4B) 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, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized only in a specific round game (for example, 16R) in the jackpot game described later, and the second state can be changed. The operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

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

It is possible to provide only one of the first prize-winning device 14D and the second prize-winning device 15D as long as the game is not hindered. Further, depending on the playability, it is possible to provide two large winning devices such as the first large winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a sorting device.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, at the substantially lowermost part of the game area 6, two outs are ejected to the outside of the game area 6 to eject the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings. A mouth 19 is provided.

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 opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. 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. 5, on the display group 8, 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 are variably displayed. 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), which will be 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, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. 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 big hit symbol), the big prize opening (first big prize opening 14, 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, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is a lost symbol composed of lighting only the LED on the far right, such as "■■■■■■■ □". Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

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 (an example of judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are generated. May be acquired. 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 obtained 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 obtained by (entry ball) are called "special figure 2 related random numbers". 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). Has an upper limit (for example, 4). This upper limit number can be arbitrarily changed according to the playability and does not have to be provided. 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 or 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 indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 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 for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. ..

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 pattern. 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 diagram 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 gaming ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of 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. An upper limit (for example, 4) is set 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. This upper limit number can be arbitrarily changed according to the playability and does not have to be provided. 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". Further, in the present embodiment, the normal figure hold indicator for displaying the number of normal figure hold indicators is not provided, but the normal figure hold indicator may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure holding indicator, for example, one having the same configuration as the special drawing holding indicator 83 can be adopted.

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 includes an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as “board front movable device”) 55, a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as “board rear movable device”) 56, and a third panel movable device. (Hereinafter referred to as "logo accessory device") 57 is installed.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, two 20-inch 3D liquid crystal displays, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 is another display device, such as one composed of one liquid crystal display or one composed of an EL (electroluminescence) display, if it is possible to display an image. You may.

The board front movable device 55 includes, for example, the board front upper movable device 55UL, 55UR arranged above and the board front lower moving device 55D arranged below, and the board front upper movable device 55UL is provided. The board is equipped with a movable body 55ULk, which is configured to be movable and whose front portion is mainly three-dimensionally decorated. The board front upper movable device 55UR includes a board front upper right movable body 55URk which is configured to be movable and whose front portion is mainly three-dimensionally decorated. The front-bottom movable device 55D includes a movable front-bottom movable body 55Dk which is configured to be movable and whose front portion is mainly three-dimensionally decorated.

The rear-board movable device 56 includes, for example, a rear-board upper movable device 56U arranged on the upper side thereof and a lower-board rear-lower movable device 56D arranged on the lower side. It is equipped with a movable body 56 Uk on the rear of the board, which is configured to be movable and has a flat decoration. The lower rear movable device 56D includes a movable lower rear movable body 56Dk which is configured to be movable and has a flat decoration.

The logo accessory device 57 includes, for example, a logo movable body 57k having the logotype “LOGO” of the main character “logo”, which is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, on the front side. The 57k is configured to be able to rise and fall in a plane along the display unit 50a.

FIG. 6A schematically shows how the upper rear movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operating. The rear upper movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk can move in the vertical direction (up and down) along the surface of the image display device 50 on a plane substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction. is there). When the drive sources of the board rear upper movable device 56U and the board rear lower movable device 56D are driven, the upper end of the board rear lower movable body 56Dk is located around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 in front view. It moves upward (ascends) (see FIG. 6 (B)). On the other hand, the rear upper movable body 56Uk moves downward (descends) so that the lower end thereof is located near the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 in front view (see FIG. 6C). As a result, in front view, around the center of the image display device 50 in the height direction, the upper rear movable body 56Uk and the lower rear lower movable body 56Dk are joined and united in the vertical direction, and a pattern is applied to each surface. (Design) becomes one as a whole and represents the face of the main character, which is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 6 (D)). At this time, since most of the image display device 50 is covered with the combined board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk, 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. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 8. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a big hit game, a game state setting 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 (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect, etc.) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. ), Customer waiting effect, effect control board that controls the effect such as operation promotion effect that prompts the operation during the period when the operation of the hemispherical button 40 and the sword type button 41 is effective (operation effective period) (hereinafter, "sub control board"). ) 120, a payout control board 170 that controls payout of the game ball, 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, 57, etc.) to produce a game. , The customer waiting effect, and the operation promotion effect may be controllable.

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 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 on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 191. 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. 7, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “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 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 purpose is mounted.

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

The various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor 11a, a second start port sensor 12a, a general winning port sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first large winning port sensor 14a, and a second large winning port sensor. The winning opening sensor 15a, the specific area sensor 16a, and the non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

The first start port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first large winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 14. The second large winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (enters the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (enters the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal 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, various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first special winning opening solenoid 14s, a second special winning opening solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first prize-winning port solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first prize-winning device 14D. The second prize-winning port solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second prize-winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed 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 a prepaid card inserted) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m 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. , Pay out the ball rental. The game ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

Further, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, a firing volume knob 72b 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 72s 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 72b. 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. 8, 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 is mounted on the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 that stores a program 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 programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms 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. 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, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, 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 input units, various actuators serving as drive sources, and various lamps 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. Further, the sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100 or the like.

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a hemispherical button detection switch 40a and a sword-shaped button detection switch 41a. The hemispherical button detection switch 40a detects that the hemispherical button 40 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 41a detects that the sword-shaped button 41 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a and 41a outputs a signal 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 connected to the sub-control board 120 include a left frame movable body motor 58 Lm, a right frame movable body motor 58 Rm, a board front upper movable body motor 55 Um, a board front lower movable body motor 55 Dm, and a board rear upper movable body motor. It includes 56 Um, a lower rear movable body motor 56 Dm, and a logo movable body motor 57 m. The left frame movable body motor 58Lm can drive the left frame movable device 58L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 58Rm can drive the right frame movable device 58R to perform a predetermined operation. The board front upper movable body motor 55Um can drive the board front upper movable body 55ULk and 55URk to perform predetermined operations, respectively. The front-bottom movable body motor 55Dm can drive the front-bottom movable body 55Dk and slide it on the display unit 50a. The board rear upper movable body motor 56Um can drive the board rear upper movable body 56Uk and slide it on the display unit 50a. The rear lower movable body motor 56Dm can drive the lower rear movable body 56Dk and slide it on the display unit 50a. The logo movable body motor 57m can drive the logo movable body 57k to perform a predetermined operation. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation modes of the front upper movable body 55ULk, 55URk, the lower front lower movable body 55Dk, the upper rear movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear lower movable body 56Dk. Then, the operations of the front upper movable body 55ULk, 55URk, the lower front lower movable body 55Dk, the upper rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear lower movable body 56Dk are controlled via the lamp control circuit 151. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation mode of the logo movable body 57k, and controls the operation of the logo movable body 57k via the lamp control circuit 151.

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

The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a board lamp 54 (board rear upper point light emitting device 54Ua, board rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub). A rear lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. 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 the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54, and follows the light emission pattern data. It controls the light emission of the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54. 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 is made to execute lighting control of the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, etc., and operation control of the front panel movable device 55, the panel rear movable device 56, the logo accessory device 57, the frame movable device 58, and the like. You may. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the board, 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. 9 to 16. Each table shown in FIGS. 9 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and a table different from this is shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, for the configuration in which another table is not shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, the table shown in this item shall be used, and the features of the "pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later shall be used. It is possible to change to the table shown in this item even if the configuration shows another table in the explanation.

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 lottery. When the normal map lottery is performed, the normal map display 82 performs a variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing the 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 (general map lottery, variable display of the normal map, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 9A, the random numbers related to ordinary symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers for performing collision detection. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Random numbers are appropriately provided with a range.

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 a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (A). The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time reduction state (non-time reduction hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time reduction state (time reduction hit determination table). In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number value) is assigned to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. 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 normal map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is 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. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. Normal map fluctuation The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern using the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (B). 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 figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). There is a time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). It is not necessary to divide the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

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 figure 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. It should be noted that these fluctuation times of the normal map can be changed as appropriate. By performing the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal 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 elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as 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 a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state) by using the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10 (C). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Auxiliary game components are stored in each auxiliary game control table. 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, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is 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 make the game ball win 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 a "long open auxiliary game". The opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same for the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

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, when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 12, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a special figure 2 lottery. 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 "lost 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. 9B, 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. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

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) using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 11A. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

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. 11A, 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. The probability of winning a 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, the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) is determined using the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 11 (B). It is a judgment for. Each type of jackpot symbol is associated with a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special diagram 1 / special diagram 2), in other words, the winning of the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when 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. There is a 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. 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. 11B, 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 A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B, and for the special figure 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol C 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 start opening 11 and the special figure 2 lottery in which the game ball wins in the second start opening 12 are used to swing the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to make the fractions different.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment In the reach judgment, when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, the reach judgment table as shown in FIG. 11C is used to determine whether or not to generate the reach by the special figure variation effect described later. It is a judgment for.

The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state. It is not necessary to divide the reach determination table for each game state.

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. 11C, the number of reach random number values determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” is different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. The probability of being determined to have reach can be changed as appropriate. 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)". This is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment uses a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. 12 to 13 to obtain a variable display fluctuation pattern of the special figure (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment). It is a judgment for determining the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed in both cases of a big hit and a loss as a result of the big hit judgment. 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. The special figure fluctuation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect. The identification information included in the special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, 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 thereof can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display to be judged, in other words, the starting port where a prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It is associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are displayed. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used at the time of the operation. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and a special figure used in the non-time saving state. There is one variation 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. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for time saving). It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss is also associated with the special figure hold number. 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. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used in the above. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the number of special figure reservations.

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 is 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. 12 to 13. It is not necessary to associate the effect flow of the special figure variation effect with the special figure variation pattern.

Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be called by a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result), the effect content of the special figure variation effect, and the like. is there. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot is called "big hit fluctuation". Among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". The special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach is called "N jackpot 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 in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The special figure fluctuation pattern that is called is called "L loss fluctuation", and among the misses 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 called "N loss fluctuation". In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to loss without reach is called "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal loss fluctuations (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation) in which the fluctuation times differ from each other.

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using a pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure-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 is associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) related to the start winning. That is, the look-ahead determination table includes 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. And there is. The look-ahead determination table may not be divided according to the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12).

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

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. And a second look-ahead determination table used when the time is shortened. It is not necessary to divide the look-ahead determination table for each game state. Further, 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 jackpots (1st jackpot 14 and 2nd jackpot 15), and from the start of the jackpot 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 round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

The elements that make up such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 14 and 2nd big winning opening 15) are opened in each round game. It includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game by using the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15 after the stop display of the special figure is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 15, the jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , Is done. 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 sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 14 and 15 elapses. However, the round game is ended.

The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 15 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 11 (B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C may be executed when the case is B, and the jackpot game C may be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

In addition, the number of times and the time in each jackpot game component 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. In the case of a configuration in which only the big hit game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big hit game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, a configuration in which the non-used large winning opening is not provided. May be. Further, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be a plurality of types or one type.

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”. Further, the fact that the specific area 16 is in the open state is also referred to as "V open", and the fact that the specific area 16 is in the closed state is also referred to as "V closed".

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operating mode (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a certain opening / closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4B). 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). In this way, by combining a certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16) and an opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the game ball is set to the specific region in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering the 16.

During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball can easily pass (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passing”). The jackpot to be performed is called a "V long jackpot", and the jackpot in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass through the specific area 16 of the game ball. Is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, 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". The "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", the "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and the "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" may be abbreviated as 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. Whether the trigger for switching to the high probability state is V passage or the type of jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined according to the game playability to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base 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 is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state. Is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time-saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed 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. This is done (see FIGS. 12-13). 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 memorized as the 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.

In addition, the time saving state is more likely to have a shorter normal map fluctuation time than 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 (FIG. 10 (B)). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

In addition, the time-saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 10 (A)). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times 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 than in 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 is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning the jackpot, the time saving state can be set. In the time-saving state, it is possible to change from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state by performing a predetermined number of 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. That is, the game related to the general map is set in favor of the player in three points. However, the points set in favor of this player may be some of these. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time-saving state does not have to be one in which the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure fluctuation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time-saving state.

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. Further, the various gaming states described in the present specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth gaming state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

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. 17 to 28.

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division (or a superordinate conceptual attribute) of the production. 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 state is in a standby state 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. 17A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17B, the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed. 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, a frequency setting of the effect to be executed, 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. The normal effect mode includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 18B, a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing an evening mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and as shown in FIG. 18C. In addition, there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (background image G104 for normal night use) representing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is a special one or more times without winning a big hit. It can be switched with the condition that the figure variation effect is performed. 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. 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 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 probabilistic effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18D, a background image (probability variation background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probabilistic effect mode includes a probabilistic pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a probabilistic post-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-saving state are present. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18E, a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, 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 according 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. 19 (A), the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and the right-handed image prompting "right-handed" are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening effect in which G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19B, 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. A round production is performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19C, the display unit 50a indicates 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 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. In the variable display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. 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 pattern, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable device 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, and the sword-shaped button. It is possible to perform an effect using various effect devices such as 41.

4-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on the left side, the center, and the right side, respectively, in which the display unit 50a is divided into three horizontally evenly. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. 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. 20A, a small symbol area 50c is provided in a section at 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.

In FIG. 20A, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by broken lines, which are the left effect symbol area 50b1 and the middle. It is described to represent the range of the effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and is not actually displayed. Moreover, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

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. 20 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. 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. As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started. Then, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss without reach (for example, the normal loss fluctuation), the variable display of the special figure ends without the reach occurring (special figure). (Stop display of), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with the loss stitches (so-called “separate stitches”) peculiar to the loss without reach. Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then FIG. 20 (D). As shown in FIG. 20 (E), the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction. Finally, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are temporarily stopped in a state of being lined up in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction are completely stopped all at once. The stop is confirmed (the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed). When the temporarily stopped effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped at different points, that is, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped, the three small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 The production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped all at once with the same disparity, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

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

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the N loss fluctuation), FIG. As shown in A), from the state where the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium size symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed. , The variable display of the special symbol is started, and as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is started, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 are started. Fluctuation display of is started. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 composed of the number "5" temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the same number. The right effect symbol EZ3 consisting of "5" is temporarily stopped side by side in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction to reach (reach is generated or established). Even if the reach is established by the effect symbol, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is continuously performed.

In the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3, but the mode of the temporary stop is not limited to this, and may be set appropriately. Can be done. In addition, the numbers of the production symbols that make up the reach are not limited to "5". Further, the position of temporary stop is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

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

When the reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), N reach is performed from that point. In N reach, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2, which is displaying (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually decelerates.

If the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss fluctuation), the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the substantially center position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), a medium effect symbol composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 22 (C-1)). EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss peculiar to the loss with reach The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed by the eyes. Further, when the temporarily stopped effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped at the loss pattern peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the three small ones are displayed. The symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 all stop at the same time as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 with the same loss eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (for example, N jackpot fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 22 (C-2), for example, with the numbers constituting the reach. As shown in FIG. 22 (D-2), the middle effect symbol EZ2 consisting of the same numbers temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and the variable display of the special figure ends (stop display of the special figure). The temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed at hits peculiar to big hits such as doublets. Further, when the temporarily stopped effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped at a hit peculiar to the jackpot, that is, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the three small symbols KZ1 , KZ2, KZ3 all stop at the same hits peculiar to the big hit as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is also performed.

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 a production that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as a production for making the player expect a big hit.

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

Then, the battle in SP reach progresses further, and as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the background image G113 for SP reach shows a close-up of the profile of the main character who has transformed into a special state, and is shown in FIG. 25 (B). As shown, when the profile of enemy character A is displayed up, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), both swords try to make a mistake, and the battle between the main character and enemy character A is settled. The scene is greeted. This scene constitutes a turning point (winning or losing turning point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, after this victory / defeat branch point, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 27 (A), the display unit 50a is displayed. , The main character in a special state who has won the battle and is standing is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. In this way, the display of the main character who has won the battle and transformed into a special state in which he is standing, and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute an effect of notifying the jackpot (big hit notification effect). After that, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

On the other hand, after the winning / losing turning point, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the SP loss fluctuation), the background for SP reach is not performed without the jackpot notification effect. In the image G113, a loss notification effect is performed in which a video of the main character losing the battle is played. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed with the lost eyes, and as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1), the effect is produced as it is with the lost eyes. The stop display of the symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

The content of the SP reach effect is not limited to the content in which the characters battle each other, and 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 lottery result of the special drawing lottery. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is "missing" and 100% when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is "big hit", the SP reach If the execution probability is 4% when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "missing" and 100% when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "big hit", the jackpot expectation of SP reach is set. It is possible to set it higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. 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 lottery result of the special figure lottery is "missing", and the lottery result of the special figure lottery. If is "big hit", the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "missing", and the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "big hit". In the case of, if it is set to 30%, the jackpot expectation of SP reach B can be set 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 lottery result of the special figure lottery.

4-2-5. The L-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a "big hit" is lower than SP reach but higher than N reach, and is a production to make the player expect a big hit. Functions as. The execution time of the reach effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of the SP reach (FIGS. 12 and 13). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. The content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the reach effect of the SP reach is progressively executed after the reach effect of the L reach.

4-3. Hold Icon Display Area As shown in FIG. 28A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 is 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. The hold icon HA can be displayed 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. 28A, the icon display area 50e including one display area is provided in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon 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. Further, it is also possible to provide a hold icon display area 50d but not to provide the icon display area 50e, or to not provide both.

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. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

For example, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "0", the special figure variation effect is started, and as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the icon display area 50e is displayed. The icon TA is displayed. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 28 (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. 28 (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 an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a movable device 55, 56, 57, 58, an input device (hemispherical button 40, a sword-shaped button 41), and the like. , It is possible to suggest the result of the jackpot judgment and the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, and it is possible to suggest in advance the development of the subsequent effect (for example, SP reach).

For example, when the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is SP jackpot fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the front panel movable device 55 first moves. When activated, the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk are united to cover the main character in the normal state displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 23B, the rear-board movable device 56 is activated, the rear-board upper movable body 56Uk and the board-rear lower movable body 56Dk are united, and the normal state displayed on the display unit 50a is displayed. It enters between the main character of the above board, the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the upper right movable body 55URk, and the lower front lower movable body 55Dk, which are united and integrated, and covers the main character in the normal state. Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk temporarily return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, a black image is displayed (blacked out) in the entire area of the display unit 50a as if it were turned off, suggesting that it develops into SP reach.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the board front movable device 55 is activated again, and the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk are united. It covers the rear upper movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk that are united and integrated, and as shown in FIGS. 23 (E) to 23 (F), the front movable device 55 and the rear movable device 56 And returns to the normal standby state (initial position) and develops into SP reach. This movable body production is an example of a development production.

It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be 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. Further, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform the movable body effect as a so-called ghost effect.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has an operation effect including an operation promotion effect using the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 and an operation result effect according to the operation of the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 as a notice effect ( Button production) can be performed. The operation effect is an effect in which the player operates the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41, and it is possible to suggest that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner indicating a big hit.

For example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is valid (sword-shaped button operation valid period) occurs, and as the sword-shaped button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. 26 (A). In addition, an effect of urging the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressing operation image) G32 showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword. An image (image of the remaining time of the operation valid period) G33 showing the remaining time of the operation valid period (sword-shaped button operation valid period) related to the operation of the mold button 41 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. FIG. 26B shows a state in which the sword-shaped button operation valid period has occurred and one-third of the sword-shaped button operation valid time has elapsed.

After that, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the sword-shaped button 41 is operated after the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation valid period or during the sword-shaped button operation valid period. After the remaining time of the operation valid period is exhausted without being performed, and before the variable display of the special figure is completed, as shown in FIG. 26 (C), the front panel movable device 55 is activated and the front panel upper left. The movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk are united, the board rear movable device 56 is activated, and the board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk are united and integrated. Operation result production (big hit suggestion production) is performed. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", the effect button is pressed even if the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the valid period of the sword-shaped button operation, or without the sword-shaped button 41 being pressed. Even if the remaining time of the operation valid period is exhausted, the operation result effect (loss suggestion effect) in which the front panel movable device 55 and the rear panel movable device 56 do not operate is performed before the variable display of the special figure ends.

The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the front movable device 55 and the rear movable device 56, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", it is possible to perform the same operation result effect as when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" as a so-called "gase effect".

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 can suggest the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold in advance.

For example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 28 (C), the hold icon HA normally displayed as "○" in the hold icon display area 50d is "☆". May be displayed with. 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.

5. Game Control by the Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 30. 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 gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the gaming 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, interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers (normal symbol-related random numbers, special symbol-related random numbers) are added by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter 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 that is 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. 30, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, 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 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. 29. That is, the counter value update processing of various random numbers (normal figure-related random numbers, special figure-related random numbers) is performed during the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005)). After the end, it is performed in both the period 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). The distribution device 16D is operated when a special game is performed using the second prize-winning device 15D. However, the sorting device 16D may be operated in a constant operation from the time the power is turned on.

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. Further, as another process (S108), a payout control process for paying out the prize ball 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. 29), 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 major 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 10a. In addition, a command for the 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 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol 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 command for the gate sensor 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 12a. 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, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. 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. Further, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers and the second look-ahead determination table (see FIG. 14). 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 11a. 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 reserved storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. 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 (see FIG. 14). Further, according to 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 are performed. Generate a command for the first start port sensor that includes a first start winning command that represents the result.

In the first large winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first large winning opening sensor 14a. 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 15a. In addition, a command for the second 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 16a. In addition, a command for a specific area sensor is generated according to the result of the process.

[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 diagram 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 collision 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 symbol. 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 running normal map is started. 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) from the start of the stop display of the running normal figure. 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, the 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 the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. , A jackpot, or a jackpot is determined. 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 indicating 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 variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern in Special Figure 2 is determined. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. 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 is associated with the information regarding the special figure 2, the information regarding the result of the jackpot determination, the information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the information regarding the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. Information on the special map fluctuation time is 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. , A jackpot, or a jackpot is determined. 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 indicating 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 determination table, the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is determined. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 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 determination, the information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the information regarding the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Information on the special map 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.

If both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, 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 in parallel. It is not done.

[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 includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol 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. Big hit game control process]
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 includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol 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. 31 to 33. 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. 31 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, interrupts are disabled (S4002) and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for 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 random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number 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). 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 are executed by the light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 are operated (various movable bodies by the operation). (Perform directing). In this way, various effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, operation effect, etc.) are realized.

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores 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 other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

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

In the input process, operations on operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a and the sword-shaped button detection switch 41a, are detected, commands are set according to the detection results, and production data is created. To do. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light at a timing that matches the effect of the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect that operates a movable device such as the movable device 55, 56, 57, 58 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. The drive data is output in order to perform. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

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

In the 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. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 are measured. In the voice control processing, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input processing and the reception command analysis processing. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is a special figure fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command). When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in the reception command analysis process (S4201) that it has received the special figure variation start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the variation start command reception process based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command. , The effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation effect is selected, the information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and the variation effect start command including the information of the sub-variation pattern is stored in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. The special figure fluctuation effect is realized. The flow of processing related to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a jackpot game effect and a look-ahead effect.

7. Characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. First, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (big hit games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG. 34.

As shown in FIG. 34, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 1" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special figure determination process based on winning a prize in the first starting port 11). Any of "design 2" can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 1" at a rate of 60% and the "big hit symbol 2" at a rate of 40%. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 is either "big hit symbol 3" or "big hit symbol 4" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special symbol determination process based on winning a prize in the second starting port 12). It is possible to decide. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 3" at a rate of 60% and the "big hit symbol 4" at a rate of 40%.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game according to the type of the determined jackpot symbol. Specifically, the "big hit game 1" executed when the "big hit symbol 1" is determined and the "big hit game 2" executed when the "big hit symbol 2" is determined are round games. Is performed 16 times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first prize is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The big winning opening 14 is opened. From 9R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which winning of the first big winning opening 14 cannot be expected. That is, although the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, the actual number of round games is eight.

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

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

Next, a game state in which the game control microcomputer 101 can be controlled will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 determines the game state after the jackpot game regardless of which of the jackpot games "big hit game 1", "big hit game 2", "big hit game 3", and "big hit game 4" is executed. Set to the time saving state. Further, when any of the big hit games of "big hit game 1" and "big hit game 3" is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 3" is executed. When any of the jackpot games of "Game 4" is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the normal probability state. That is, after "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3", it is controlled to a high probability high base game state (high probability state and time saving state), and after "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4", it is controlled. It is controlled to a low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state).

In this embodiment, the "high probability high base game state" can be continued until the next jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, the "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of variable display of the special figure reaches 100 times.

Therefore, the "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" in which the high probability state is set after that is more advantageous to the player than the "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4" in which the high probability state is not set after that. It can be said that it is a jackpot game. Further, the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" is executed is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4" is executed. I can say. Further, the "high-probability high-base gaming state", which is one of the high-probability states, can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability high-base gaming state", which is one of the normal probability states.

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. In the high-probability high-base game state (high-probability state and time-saving state), the game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern by using the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 35.

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process when the game control microcomputer 101 is set to the high probability state and the time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 2 determination process, the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, and the reach. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined based on the result of the determination and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number. As shown in FIG. 35, as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, any one of eight types of "THP021" to "THP028" can be determined. Which special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined is sorted by the special figure fluctuation pattern random number. The determination ratio (distribution rate) in this embodiment is as shown in FIG. 35. This determination ratio can be changed as appropriate.

More specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 3", the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has "THP021" as a special figure 2 variation pattern. It is possible to determine two types of ~ "THP022". Of these two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns, "THP0021" is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" and the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 4", the special figure 2 variation patterns are "THP023" to "THP024". It is possible to determine two types. Of these two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns, "THP023" is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the special figure 2 variation pattern is 2 of "THP025" to "THP026". It is possible to determine the type. Of these two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns, "THP026" is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", the special figure 2 variation pattern is 2 of "THP027" to "THP028". It is possible to determine the type. Which of these two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned according to the number of special figure 2 reserved. When the number of special figures 2 reserved is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine "THP027", which has a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 6000 ms, and when the number of special figures 2 reserved is 3 to 4, the special figure 2 is reserved. It is easy to determine "THP028", which has a relatively short fluctuation time of 3000 ms.

Here, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern "THP021" selected when the jackpot symbol 3 is won is "battle victory jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern "THP022" is "immediate jackpot fluctuation". .. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern "THP023" selected when the jackpot symbol 4 is won is "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern "THP024" is "immediate jackpot fluctuation". Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern "THP025" selected in the case of the determination result of the loss with reach is "battle revival loss fluctuation", and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern "THP026" is "reach failure loss fluctuation". is there.

"Battle victory jackpot fluctuation" and "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation" are a type of SP jackpot fluctuation in which SP reach is performed, and "battle revival loss fluctuation" is a type of SP loss fluctuation in which SP reach is performed. In this embodiment, the battle reach (battle effect) described later is executed as the SP reach when these special figure fluctuation patterns are selected. Further, the "immediate jackpot fluctuation" is a fluctuation in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are immediately stopped and displayed with doublet without performing SP reach. In addition, the "reach failure loss fluctuation" is displayed as a stop display immediately after the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are produced to incite the reach, and then the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are not made reach. It is a fluctuation to make.

More specifically, the special figure variation effect in each special figure 2 variation pattern has the following effect flow. That is, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “battle victory jackpot fluctuation” is as follows: “normal fluctuation” → “reach fanning (success)” → It consists of "Battle Reach (Victory)".

Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “battle defeat jackpot fluctuation” is as follows: “normal fluctuation” → “reach fanning (success)” → It consists of "Battle Reach (defeat)".

Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “battle revival loss fluctuation” is as follows: “normal fluctuation” → “reach fanning (success)” → It consists of "Battle Reach (defeat)" → "Resurrection production".

Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “reach failure loss fluctuation” is as follows: “normal fluctuation” → “reach fanning (failure) → immediate”. It is composed of "separate eyes".

Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is “immediate jackpot fluctuation” is as follows: “normal fluctuation” → “reach fanning (success) → immediate doublet”. It consists of "doublets".

Here, the main effects constituting the special figure variation effect in these special figure 2 variation patterns will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the special figure variation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. It is possible to perform an effect, a sound effect using the speaker 52, and the like.

A. Normal variation The normal variation is an effect of varyingly displaying the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special figure. Since it is performed first in the special figure variation effect, it functions as an effect suggesting that the special figure variation effect has started.

B. Reach fanning Reach fanning is an effect of fanning whether the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol after "normal fluctuation". Specifically, after the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a certain symbol, the fluctuation speed of the right effect symbol EZ3 is gradually slowed down to make the left effect symbol EZ1 appear to be temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the left effect symbol EZ1. (Fig. 37 (A)). Reach fanning has a mode of success and a mode of failure. In the case of failure reach, the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the left effect symbol EZ1 (FIG. 37 (B)). That is, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are not reached. In this case, the stop display of the middle effect symbol EZ2 is used to form loose stitches (FIG. 37 (C)) to notify that the pattern is lost. The effect of this pattern is executed when "reach failure loss variation" is selected as the special figure 2 variation pattern.

On the other hand, in the successful reach fan, the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the left effect symbol EZ1 (FIG. 37 (D)). That is, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are reached. In this case, if the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is any of "battle victory jackpot fluctuation", "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation", and "battle revival loss fluctuation", it is developed into a battle production (battle reach) (Fig. 37 (E). )). On the other hand, if the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "immediate jackpot fluctuation", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with doublet without developing into a battle effect, and the fact that the jackpot is a big hit is notified.

As described above, since the effect of the reach fanning may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect in which the jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since it may develop into a reach production such as "Battle Reach" after that, it also functions as a production suggesting that a reach production may be performed. In addition, "immediate jackpot fluctuation" functions as a fluctuation pattern that surprises the player and improves the game interest because the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed without developing into a battle production. ..

It should be noted that the effect of the reach fanning may be any production mode as long as it can fan the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 to reach. By the way, reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols, and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") that is a combination of effect symbols indicating that the game state is advantageous to the person (for example, a big hit game state).

C. Battle reach (battle production)
Battle reach (corresponding to a specific effect) is an effect that may be performed after "reach fanning", and is a reach effect that shows how a friendly character and an enemy character battle. Battle reach has a form of victory and a mode of defeat. In the victory battle reach, a victory effect (including a reverse victory effect described later) in which a ally character wins is performed. On the other hand, in the defeat battle reach, a defeat effect is performed in which the ally character is defeated.

Battle reach functions as a production that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed because it is easier to perform when the jackpot judgment result is "big hit" than when it is "missing". .. Further, the winning effect in the battle reach is not executed when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", so that it functions as an effect of notifying the winning of the jackpot. In addition, the winning effect in battle reach may be executed when a probabilistic jackpot (big hit controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game, jackpot symbol 3 in this embodiment) is won, and is usually executed as a jackpot (big hit game). Since the jackpot, which is later controlled to the normal probability state, is not executed when the jackpot symbol 4) is won in this embodiment, it functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot is controlled to the high probability state again after the jackpot game. In addition, the defeat effect in battle reach may be executed when a normal jackpot is won, and is not executed when a probabilistic jackpot is won, so that it is controlled to the normal probability state after the jackpot game ( It functions as an effect that suggests that the high-probability state does not continue). In addition, a defeat effect may be performed in a part of the case where the probability change jackpot is won. That is, even if the defeat effect is performed in the battle reach, it may be configured so that there is a possibility that the probability change jackpot has been won.

D. Resurrection production The resurrection production is a production that may be executed after the "defeat production" is performed in the battle reach. Since the revival effect is performed only when the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", it functions as an effect suggesting "loss". In addition, since the revival effect is performed after the defeat effect, the player who thinks that the high probability state will end (does not continue) can still play in the high probability state (the game state remains as it is). It functions as a production that suggests that (it does not change). In other words, it functions as a production that can uplift the feelings of the player who is disappointed because he thinks that the high probability state will end (does not continue).

Next, the details of the "battle reach" executed in the special figure variation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 45. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing the flow of “battle reach”. In "Battle Reach", first, the production of the "introduction part" is executed. In this embodiment, as an effect of the "introduction unit", an image showing that the ally character and the enemy character fight is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIGS. 37 (A) and 39 (A)).

From this "introduction part", it branches into a chance pattern or a pinch pattern (FIG. 38). The chance pattern (corresponding to the first pattern) is a pattern in which a friendly character attacks in a battle. On the other hand, the pinch pattern (corresponding to the second pattern) is a pattern in which an enemy character attacks in a battle.

When branching to the chance pattern, first, the image of the ally character is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39 (B)). This indicates that it has branched into a chance pattern.

Then, the chance fanning effect is executed (FIG. 38). The chance fanning effect is an effect that incites whether the attack of the ally character is a "weak attack" or a "strong attack". Since the “strong attack” effect may be executed after that, the chance fanning effect functions as an effect that makes the “strong attack” effect expected to be performed. In the battle reach, the pattern in which the introduction part (that is, the start part) branches into a chance pattern and the ally character produces a "weak attack" (a "weak ally attack") is called a chance pattern A and is called a battle. In the reach, a pattern in which the introduction section branches into a chance pattern and a "strong attack" effect ("strong attack" effect) is performed by the ally character is referred to as a chance pattern B.

In this embodiment, the chance fanning effect is an operation effect that causes the player to operate the hemispherical button 40. Specifically, in the chance fanning effect, the scene in which the ally character is about to attack is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the operation promotion image G201 prompting the operation of the hemispherical button 40 is displayed (39 (D)). ..

Then, depending on whether the hemispherical button 40 is operated within the predetermined operation valid period (for example, 4 seconds), or when the predetermined operation valid period elapses without the hemispherical button 40 being operated. Then, the production of "weak ally attack" or the production of "strong ally attack" is executed. In this embodiment, as an effect of "weak ally attack", an image indicating that the type of attack of the ally character is "logo punch" is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39 (E)). Further, as an effect of "strong ally attack", an image indicating that the type of attack of the ally character is "logo attack" is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39 (F)).

As will be described later, in this form, the degree of expectation that the ally character will win when the "strong attack" is executed is higher than when the "weak attack" is executed as the attack of the ally character (in this form, the probability change jackpot). The degree of expectation of winning) is high. Therefore, it is suggested that the production of "strong ally attack" has a higher expectation of winning the probability change jackpot (in other words, the expectation that the high probability state will continue even after the jackpot game) than the production of "weak ally attack". It functions as a production to do. On the other hand, even with the production of "weak ally attack", there is a good chance that the ally character will win, so it is highly possible that the production of "weak ally attack" has won the probabilistic jackpot. It functions as a suggestive effect.

After the production of "weak ally attack" or the production of "strong ally attack", the pachinko gaming machine PY1 produces a winning / losing branch for the chance pattern (FIG. 38). Then, if the probabilistic jackpot (big hit symbol 3) is won, a victory effect is performed, and if the normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4) is won, a defeat effect is performed.

Specifically, in this embodiment, a scene in which a ally character heads toward an enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a as an effect of winning / losing branching for a chance pattern (FIG. 40 (A)). Then, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "battle victory jackpot fluctuation", the scene in which the ally character wins the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a following the production of the win / loss branch for the chance pattern ( FIG. 40 (B)), and then the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with odd-numbered doublets such as "7, 7, 7" (a stop mode indicating that the "probability change jackpot" has been won) (. FIG. 40 (C). On the other hand, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation", the scene in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a following the production of the winning / losing branch for the chance pattern ( FIG. 40 (D)), and then the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in doublets (stop mode indicating that the "normal jackpot" has been won) of even-numbered symbols such as "2.2.2" (. FIG. 40 (E). As the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed (FIGS. 40 (C) and 40 (E)).

Next, a case where the introduction portion branches into a pinch pattern in the battle reach will be described. When branching into a pinch pattern, first, an image of the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIGS. 39 (C) and 41 (A)). This indicates that it branched into a pinch pattern.

Subsequently, a pinch fanning effect is executed (FIG. 38). The pinch fanning effect is an effect that incites whether the enemy character's attack is a "strong attack" or a "weak attack". In the battle reach, the pattern in which the introduction part (that is, the start part) branches into a pinch pattern and the enemy character produces a "weak attack" ("weak enemy attack") is called a pinch pattern A, and the battle is performed. In the reach, a pattern in which the introduction portion branches into a pinch pattern and an enemy character produces a "strong attack" effect (an "enemy strong attack" effect) is referred to as a pinch pattern B.

In the present embodiment, the pinch fanning effect is an operation effect that causes the player to operate the hemispherical button 40, similar to the chance fanning effect. Specifically, in the pinch fanning effect, the scene in which the enemy character is about to attack is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the operation promotion image G201 prompting the operation of the hemispherical button 40 is displayed (FIG. 41 (B)). ).

Then, depending on whether the hemispherical button 40 is operated within the predetermined operation valid period (for example, 4 seconds), or when the predetermined operation valid period elapses without the hemispherical button 40 being operated. Then, either the production of "strong enemy attack", the production of "weak enemy attack", or the change from the pinch pattern to the chance pattern (more specifically, chance pattern B) is executed (FIG. 38). Therefore, the pinch fanning effect functions as an effect that expects the effect of "weak enemy attack" to be performed after that, or an effect that expects a change to the chance pattern to be performed.

In this embodiment, as an effect of "strong enemy attack", an image showing that the type of attack of the enemy character is "laser beam" is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 41 (C)). Further, as an effect of "weak enemy attack", an image showing that the type of attack of the enemy character is "forefoot kick" is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 41 (D)).

As will be described later, the degree of expectation that the ally character will win when the "weak attack" is executed than when the "strong attack" is executed as the attack of the enemy character (in this form, the probability change jackpot is won). High expectations). Therefore, it is suggested that the production of "weak enemy attack" has a higher expectation of winning the probabilistic jackpot (in other words, the expectation that the high probability state will continue even after the jackpot game) than the production of "strong enemy attack". It functions as a production to do. On the other hand, even with the production of "enemy strong attack", there is still a possibility that the ally character will win, so the production of "enemy strong attack" suggests that there is a possibility that the probability change jackpot has been won. It functions as a production to do.

Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the effect of "strong attack on allies" may be executed following the effect of pinching. That is, in this embodiment, the pinch pattern may be changed to the chance pattern (specifically, the chance pattern B). Even when the effect of "strong attack on allies" is executed by changing this pattern (see FIG. 39 (F)), the effect of winning / losing branching for the chance pattern is executed, and the effect of winning or defeat is executed. (Fig. 40). This point is the same as when the chance pattern is executed from the beginning in the battle reach. The battle reach effect pattern in which the pinch pattern is changed to the chance pattern is referred to as pattern change.

As will be described later, in this form, when the pinch pattern is changed to the chance pattern B, the degree of expectation that the ally character wins compared to the case where the chance pattern is executed from the beginning in the battle reach (in this form). The degree of expectation of winning the probability change jackpot) is high. Therefore, it is expected that the change to the chance pattern will be won in the "probability change jackpot" among all 5 patterns (chance pattern A, chance pattern B, pinch pattern A, pinch pattern B, pattern change). It suggests that the degree (the degree of expectation that the high probability state continues even after the big hit game) is the highest.

When the effect of "weak enemy attack" or the effect of "strong enemy attack" is executed following the pinch fanning effect, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 then produces a winning / losing branch effect for the pinch pattern (FIG. 38). Then, if the probabilistic jackpot (big hit symbol 3) is won, a reverse victory effect (a type of victory effect) is performed, and if the normal jackpot (big hit symbol 4) is won, a defeat effect is performed.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, a scene in which the enemy character is heading toward the ally character is displayed on the display unit 50a as an effect of winning / losing branching for the pinch pattern (FIG. 42 (A)). Then, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "battle victory jackpot fluctuation", the scene in which the ally character wins the enemy character on the display unit 50a following the production of the win / loss branch for the pinch pattern (reversal victory). (Scene) is displayed (FIG. 42 (B)), and then the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with odd-numbered symbols such as "7, 7, 7" (FIG. 42 (C)). On the other hand, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation", the scene in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character on the display unit 50a following the effect of the win / loss branch for the pinch pattern (defeat effect). (FIG. 42 (D)), and then the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with even-numbered symbols such as "2.2.2" (FIG. 42 (E)).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the defeat effect is executed in the pinch pattern, the revival effect may be performed (FIG. 38). That is, in this embodiment, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation", after executing the defeat effect as described above, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with even-numbered doublets. However (Fig. 43 (A) (B) (C)), if the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "battle resurrection jackpot fluctuation", the defeat effect is executed and then the resurrection effect is performed (Fig. 43 (A)). ) (D)). In the revival effect, an image showing that the ally character still has a fighting spirit is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 43 (D)). Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stops and displays the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 at different intervals such as "7, 6, 7" (FIG. 43 (E)). As a result, it is notified that the special figure change this time is a loss (in other words, the jackpot has not been won and the current game state still continues). In addition, when any of the victory effect, the defeat effect, and the revival effect is performed, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also displayed as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed. The stop display is displayed (FIGS. 42 (C) (E) and 43 (E)).

Here, the relationship between the type of battle reach and the degree of expectation of victory (the degree of expectation for a ally character to win in battle reach) will be described with reference to FIG. 44. As described above, there are five types of battle reach: chance pattern A, chance pattern B, pinch pattern A, pinch pattern B, and pattern change. Chance pattern A is a pattern in which the effect of "weak ally attack" is executed. The chance pattern B is a pattern in which the first branch in the battle reach branches into a chance pattern and the effect of "strong attack on allies" is executed. The pinch pattern A is a pattern in which the effect of "weak enemy attack" is executed. The pinch pattern B is a pattern in which the effect of "strong enemy attack" is executed. The pattern change is a pattern that is changed to chance pattern B (more specifically, a scene that displays the type of attack by a ally character) in the middle of the pinch pattern. As shown in FIG. 44, the degree of expectation of victory in each of these patterns is higher in the order of pattern change> chance pattern B> chance pattern A> pinch pattern A> pinch pattern B.

More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of battle reach based on the battle reach selection table shown in FIG. 45. That is, when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure 2 variation start command from the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the variation start command reception processing in the reception command analysis process (FIG. 33, step S4201). In, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is "battle victory jackpot fluctuation" (THP021), the battle reach that finally performs the victory effect (the effect that the ally character wins the enemy character). As the pattern of, pattern change (sub-variation pattern SHP001) is selected at a rate of 25%, chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP002) is selected at a rate of 35%, and chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP003) is 25. The pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP004) is selected at a rate of 10%, and the pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP005) is selected at a rate of 5%.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 finally produces a defeat effect (THP023) when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 variation start command is "battle defeat jackpot variation" (THP023) in the processing at the time of receiving the variation start command. Select the pattern change (sub-variation pattern SHP011) at a rate of 1% and chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP012) at a rate of 10% as the battle reach pattern for the ally character to be defeated by the enemy character. Select, select chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP013) at a rate of 19%, select pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP014) at a rate of 30%, and select pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP015) at a rate of 40. Select at a rate of%.

Further, in the processing at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a defeat effect when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 variation start command is "battle revival loss variation" (THP025). Pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP014) is selected at a rate of 55%, and pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP015) is selected at a rate of 45% as the battle reach pattern for which the revival effect is performed.

Since the battle reach pattern is selected at such a ratio, in this embodiment, the victory expectation in the battle reach is higher in the order of chance pattern B> chance pattern A> pinch pattern A> pinch pattern B, except for the pattern change. .. In addition, the pattern change has a relatively high execution probability of 25% in the battle victory jackpot fluctuation, while the execution probability in the battle defeat jackpot fluctuation is extremely low at 1%. Therefore, the winning expectation of the pattern change is a chance pattern. Higher than B. Further, in the battle revival loss fluctuation (variation in which the revival effect is performed), the pinch pattern A is easier to be selected than the pinch pattern B. In other words, when the "weak enemy attack" effect is executed in the pinch pattern, it is possible to expect the execution of the resurrection effect more than when the "strong enemy attack" effect is executed. ing. The distribution rate of each pattern in the battle reach can be changed as appropriate as long as it does not interfere with the game. For example, when the pattern change, the chance pattern B, and the chance pattern A are executed, the revival effect may be executed. Further, when the pattern change is executed, it may be configured so that the victory in the battle reach is confirmed (the winning of the probabilistic jackpot is confirmed). Further, the chance pattern may be one type.

8. Effects of the Embodiment Hereinafter, the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if the production of a pinch pattern in which a ally character is easily defeated is executed, it can be expected that the ally character will be changed to a chance pattern in which it is easy to win (Fig. 38). It is possible to improve the interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the pattern is changed, the ally character is more likely to win than when the pattern is changed and the chance pattern is branched from the beginning (FIG. 44). It is possible to raise interest in changes and improve the interest in pachinko.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the battle effect is executed in the high-probability high-base game state, so that the ally character wins in the battle effect continues even after the high-probability high-base game state. This means that the probabilistic effect mode continues from the point of view of the effect, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in which the pattern is changed in the middle of the pinch pattern.

In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this form, even if an ally character is defeated in the battle production, the revival production may be executed (that is, the jackpot may not be won and may be lost). FIG. 38), the game entertainment can be further improved.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this form, as a production of a pinch pattern in which a ally character is difficult to win, a production of "enemy strong attack" and a production of "enemy weak attack" in which a ally character is more likely to win Therefore, even if the pinch pattern is executed (FIG. 38), it can be expected that the effect of "weak enemy attack" is executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the pinch fanning effect is executed in the pinch pattern to determine whether the “enemy strong attack” effect is executed or the “enemy weak attack” effect is executed. (Fig. 38), there is a period in which it is expected that the production of "strong enemy attack" will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the pattern may be changed following the pinch fanning effect (Fig. 38). Therefore, the pinch pattern is used as the “enemy strong attack” effect or the “enemy weak attack” effect. For the player who thinks that either of the productions will be executed, the unexpected production of changing the pattern can be achieved, and the game interest can be further improved.

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

In the embodiment, after the pinch fanning effect, one of three types of the effect of "weak enemy attack", "strong enemy attack", and change to chance pattern B is executed (FIG. 38). reference). On the other hand, in addition to the above three types, a special pattern (corresponding to another pattern) may be changed after the pinch fanning effect (FIG. 46).

The special pattern is a pattern (confirmation pattern) in which the victory of the battle (the victory effect is executed) is confirmed. That is, it is a pattern that is executed only when the probability variation jackpot (big hit symbol 3) is won. In this modification, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the type of battle reach using the battle reach selection table shown in FIG. 47. That is, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure 2 fluctuation start command is "battle victory jackpot fluctuation" (THP021), the effect control microcomputer 121 has a special pattern (in the middle of the pinch pattern) at a rate of 5%. Select the pattern to be changed to the special pattern in, sub-variation pattern SHP006), and if it is "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation" (THP023) or "battle revival loss fluctuation" (THP025), the special pattern is not selected. In this example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure 2 fluctuation start command is "battle victory jackpot fluctuation" (THP021), the pattern change (sub fluctuation pattern SHP001) is selected at a rate of 20%. The chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP002), the chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP003), the pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP004), and the pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP005) are set to the same proportions as in the above embodiment (FIG. 45) shall be selected. Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure 2 fluctuation start command is "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation" (THP023) or "battle revival loss fluctuation" (THP025), the selection ratio of each pattern is the same as the above mode. The ratio is the same (see FIG. 45).

In the special pattern, as shown in FIG. 46, the reinforcements of the ally character are made to appear, the ally character and the reinforcements fight together, and the enemy character is defeated (the victory effect is executed). As a result, it is notified that the probability change jackpot has been won. Specifically, in the special pattern of battle reach, a scene in which a character (reinforcement character) who becomes a reinforcement of a ally character appears on the display unit 50a after a pinch fanning effect is displayed (Fig. 48 (A)), followed by Then, a scene in which the ally character and the reinforcement character cooperate to attack (a scene in which they fight together) is displayed (FIG. 48 (B)). As a scene of fighting together, an image showing that the attack by the ally character and the reinforcement character is a "double attack" is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, a winning effect is performed (FIG. 48 (C)), and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed with odd-numbered doublets (FIG. 48 (D)).

With this configuration, the types of pattern changes include a normal change pattern in which the pinch pattern is changed to the chance pattern B and a special change pattern in which the pinch pattern is changed to the special pattern. It is possible to enhance the interest.

When changing to the special pattern, the entire area of the display unit 50a may be controlled to be black (so-called blackout), or an arbitrary movable device may be operated. Further, the special pattern does not have to be a pattern in which the ally character is determined to win (that is, it may be a pattern in which the ally character may be defeated).

Further, in the embodiment, the chance fanning effect (see FIG. 39 (D)) and the pinch fanning effect (see FIG. 41 (B)) are set to one type each. On the other hand, as a chance fanning effect, a configuration capable of executing a plurality of types of fanning effects may be used. Specifically, for example, as the chance fanning effect, a normal fanning effect (normal chance fanning effect) and a special fanning effect (special chance fanning effect) may be configured to be executable. In this case, for example, the type of chance fanning effect may be determined according to the chance fanning effect selection table shown in FIG. 49 (A). In this example, when the effect control microcomputer 121 selects chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP003 or SHP013) as the type of battle reach, the normal fanning effect is selected at 80% and the special fanning effect is selected at 20%. .. On the other hand, when chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP002 or SHP012) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal fanning effect is selected at 30%, and the special fanning effect is selected at 70%. With this configuration, when the special fanning effect is executed as the chance fanning effect, the effect of "strong attack on allies" is more likely to be executed than when the normal fanning effect is executed, so that the special fanning effect is performed. Can function as an effect that suggests that there is a high probability that the probability change jackpot has been won (there is a high probability that the high probability state will continue).

Further, as the pinch fanning effect, a configuration capable of executing a plurality of types of fanning effect may be used. Specifically, for example, as the pinch fanning effect, a normal fanning effect (normal pinch fanning effect) and a special fanning effect (special pinch fanning effect) may be made feasible. In this case, for example, the type of pinch fanning effect may be determined according to the pinch fanning effect selection table shown in FIG. 49 (B). In this example, when the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP005 or SHP015) as the type of battle reach, the normal fanning effect is selected at 80% and the special fanning effect is selected at 20%. .. When the pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP004 or SHP014) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal fanning effect is selected at 30%, and the special fanning effect is selected at 70%. When the pattern change (sub-variation pattern SHP001 or SHP011) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal fanning effect is selected at 20%, and the special fanning effect is selected at 80%. With this configuration, when a special fanning effect is executed as a pinch fanning effect, a "weak enemy attack" effect or a change to chance pattern B is performed compared to when a normal fanning effect is executed. Since it is easier for ally characters to branch into a production that is easier to win than the production of "enemy strong attack", there is a high possibility that the special fanning production has won the probabilistic jackpot (there is a high probability that the high probability state will continue). It can function as a suggestive effect.

When the pattern change (sub-variation pattern SHP001 or SHP011) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal fanning effect may be selected at 80% and the special fanning effect may be selected at 20%. That is, when the type of battle reach is a pattern change, the normal fanning effect may be easier to execute than the special fanning effect. With this configuration, even if the normal fanning effect (that is, the fanning effect that suggests that the "strong enemy attack" effect is more likely to be executed than the "weak enemy attack" effect) is executed. Since it can be expected that the change to the chance pattern B will be made, it is possible to improve the game entertainment when the normal fanning effect is executed.

As described above, if the normal fanning effect and the special fanning effect can be executed as the fanning effect, the degree of expectation of victory in the battle effect is suggested depending on the type of the fanning effect. It can be improved.

The normal fanning effect (normal chance fanning effect and normal pinch fanning effect) was an effect of displaying the operation promotion image G201 of a predetermined size on the display unit 50a with the operation unit (hemispherical button 40) as a motif (hemispherical button 40). (See FIG. 50 (A)). On the other hand, the special fanning effect (special chance fanning effect or special pinch fanning effect) is larger than the operation promotion image G202 (operation unit displayed in the normal fanning effect) larger than the operation promotion image G201 in the normal fanning effect. This is an effect of displaying an image of the operation unit on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 50B). It should be noted that the production mode of the normal fanning effect and the special fanning effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, it may be decided whether to perform the normal fanning effect or the special fanning effect based on the special figure variation pattern instead of the sub-variation pattern. In addition, the selection rate of the fanning effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the case of pattern change, it may be configured so that a special fanning effect is always executed. Further, in addition to the normal fanning effect and the special fanning effect, a special fanning effect (a fanning effect in which the pattern change is confirmed) that is selected only when the pattern is changed may be provided.

Further, in the embodiment, as the chance fanning effect and the pinch fanning effect, the operation effect of causing the player to operate the operation unit (hemispherical button 40) is adopted, but the chance fanning effect and the pinch fanning effect do not have to be the operation effect. , The production mode can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, it may be a roulette effect in which one attack is selected from a plurality of attacks by roulette. FIG. 51 shows a specific example in the case where the roulette effect is adopted as the pinch fanning effect. In the example shown in FIG. 51, first, the display unit 50a has three parts: a “laser beam” which is a strong attack of the enemy character, a “forefoot kick” which is a weak attack of the enemy character, and a “???” where the branch destination is hidden. A roulette wheel with two selection items of each type is displayed, and a needle pointing to the selection item is displayed (FIG. 51 (A)). Then, after rotating the roulette hand for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the roulette hand is stopped so as to point to the selection item corresponding to the effect to be executed following the fanning effect (FIG. 51 (B)). Similar to the above-mentioned form, such a roulette effect can also produce an effect expected in the subsequent development of the effect. In the example shown in FIG. 51, when the normal fanning effect and the special fanning effect are provided, for example, the designs of the roulette needle, the roulette board, the background, and the like may be different from each other.

Further, in the above form, the revival effect is performed only when the battle reach branches into the pinch pattern, but the revival effect may be performed even when the branch to the chance pattern (that is, the jackpot determination). The result of (may be "missing") may be configured.

Further, in the above form, the ally character is not defeated in the battle reach when the "probability change jackpot" is won, but the ally character may be defeated even when the "probability change jackpot" is won. It may have a certain configuration. In this case, the notification that the winning jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot" may be performed during the jackpot game, or may be performed during the high base state after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, in the above form, the battle victory expectation is higher when the pattern is changed than when the battle reach is branched to the chance pattern B from the beginning, but the opposite relationship may be used. , Both battle victory expectations may be the same.

Further, in the above embodiment, two types of chance patterns (chance pattern A and chance pattern B) and two types of pinch patterns (pinch pattern A and pinch pattern B) are provided, but there is only one type of chance pattern and pinch pattern. It may be three or more.

Further, in the above form, in the battle reach, the introduction part first branches to either the chance pattern or the pinch pattern, but the chance pattern does not shift from the introduction part to the chance pattern and only by changing the pattern from the pinch pattern. The configuration may be such that it can be migrated to.

Further, in the above embodiment, as a normal jackpot that can be won by hitting right in a high-probability high-base game state (that is, a normal jackpot that can be won by the lottery of Special Figure 2), a jackpot symbol with a substantial number of rounds of 16R. Although 4 is provided (see FIG. 34), the actual number of rounds of the jackpot symbol 4 may be set to “0”. That is, the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 may be configured so that the prize ball cannot be substantially obtained.

In the above form, the battle reach (battle production) is based on the fact that if the "probability change jackpot" is won, the ally character wins, and if the "normal jackpot" is won, the ally character is defeated. did. In other words, the battle reach functioned as an effect of notifying whether the high probability state would continue. On the other hand, the battle reach may function as an effect of notifying whether or not the jackpot has been won. In this case, if the "probability change jackpot" or "normal jackpot" is won (that is, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is a jackpot fluctuation), the ally character wins in the battle reach, and if it is lost (that is, the special figure fluctuation pattern). If is a loss fluctuation), the ally character may be defeated in the battle reach. According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the pattern may be changed during the battle production, so that even if the pinch pattern is executed, the jackpot winning can be expected, so that the gaming interest can be improved. Regarding the battle reach selection table in this configuration, the table in the case of "battle victory jackpot fluctuation" in the above form is used as the table in the case of "big hit fluctuation", and the table in the case of "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation" in the above form is used. The case table can be the case of "loss fluctuation". In addition, in some cases of "big hit fluctuation", a "defeat effect" may be performed and then a "revival effect" may be performed. That is, the revival effect may function as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the battle reach (battle effect) is an effect executed when the game is in the high-probability high-base game state, but the effect is executed when the game is in the normal game state (low-probability low-base game state). May be. In this case, the specific effect may be executed according to the variable display of the special figure 1. Further, it may be an effect to be executed when the game is in a high-probability, low-base game state. In the gaming machine that adopted the battle effect as the effect to be executed when the game is in a high-probability, low-base game state, the lottery in Special Figure 2 frequently wins small hits, and the small hit game based on the small hit win (large prize). If the prize ball can be obtained in a special game in which the total opening time of the mouth is 1.8 seconds or less), winning in the battle production suggests the continuation of the high-probability low-base game state, and the battle Defeating in the production should be configured to indicate the end of the high-probability, low-base gaming state.

Further, the battle effect may be performed during the jackpot game, that is, as a jackpot game effect. In the jackpot game based on winning the probability change jackpot, if the ally character wins, and in the jackpot game based on winning the normal jackpot, if the ally character is defeated, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is in a high probability state. It is possible to make it function as an effect suggesting that. In addition, at the time of winning, in a gaming machine having a configuration in which it is not known whether the actual total number of rounds is 16R or less (for example, 8R), in the 16R jackpot game, the ally character is won, and the number of rounds is smaller than that. In a jackpot game with a small number of rounds, if a teammate character is defeated, it can function as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game being executed is up to 16R. In addition, in a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer (a game machine capable of executing a big hit game based on the passage of a game ball into a specific area in the big winning opening during a small hit game), a high base state is reached after the big hit game. If you win the ally character and become a low base state after the big hit game, if you defeat the ally character, it functions as a production that suggests that the game state after the big hit game is in the high base state. It is possible to make it.

Further, in the above form, as a specific effect that can suggest that the player is in an advantageous state, a battle effect in which a ally character and an enemy character battle is adopted, but the effect content of the specific effect can be changed as appropriate. .. Specifically, for example, it may be a mission effect in which a specific character challenges a predetermined mission and branches depending on whether it succeeds or fails. That is, the specific effect may be an effect that can suggest whether the player will be in an advantageous state by finally branching to success (first result) or failure (second result). ..

Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is determined to shift to the high probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but it is a so-called V-probability machine (based on the passage of a specific area (V area) in the big winning opening). It may be configured as a gaming machine controlled to a high probability state). Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to the high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probabilistic loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game, but it is a so-called ST machine (probability variation). It may be configured as a gaming machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer or a honey-type gaming machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a gaming machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

Further, in the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but instead of being composed of three symbols as in the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, 2 It may be composed of symbols other than three, such as one. For example, two symbols divided into special figure 1 and special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one symbol common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Then, in these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the image, and the sub-control board 120 may control the display. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

Further, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number in the order stored in the hold storage unit.

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

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

10. Inventions disclosed in the present specification The following inventions are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [form for carrying out the invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A8, invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B6, and invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C10.

Invention A1:
In a gaming machine in which, after performing a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player, the game may be controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, a high probability state) that is advantageous to the player, or may not be controlled to the advantageous game state. ,
Equipped with an effect execution means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of performing an effect,
The effect executing means is
A specific effect (battle effect) that branches into a first result (victory) suggesting that the special game will be in the advantageous game state or a second result (defeat) suggesting that the special game will not be in the advantageous game state. Is feasible and
In the specific effect, there are a case where the effect of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed and a case where the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed. ,
When the effect of the second pattern is executed, another pattern (special pattern) that is more likely to branch to the first result than the second pattern or a pattern change to change to the first pattern is performed at a predetermined timing. (FIGS. 38 and 46).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the effect of the second pattern that easily branches to the second result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is not executed is executed, the game branches to the first result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is reached. Since it can be expected that the pattern will be changed to an easy-to-use pattern (first pattern or other pattern), it is possible to improve the game interest.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the pattern is changed, it is easier to branch to the first result than when the effect of the first pattern is executed without changing the pattern (FIG. 44).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the pattern is changed from the second pattern, the result is more advantageous than when the effect of the first pattern is executed from the beginning without changing the pattern (first result). ), It is possible to raise the interest in changing the pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 or the invention A2.
The specific effect is an effect executed in the advantageous gaming state (FIG. 35), and suggests that the advantageous gaming state continues by branching to the success which is the first result, and the second result. A gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect suggesting that the advantageous gaming state ends by branching to a failure.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect is executed in the advantageous game state, the fact that the specific effect is the first result (success) means that the advantageous game state continues even after the special game. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest in which the pattern is changed in the middle of the second pattern.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to the invention A3.
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a high probability state in which it is easier to determine that the special game is performed than in the normal probability state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fact that the specific effect is the first result means that the high-probability state in which the special game is likely to be performed continues, and the pattern is changed in the middle of the second pattern. It is possible to further increase.

Invention A5:
In a gaming machine that can perform special games (big hit games) that are advantageous to the player
Equipped with an effect execution means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of performing an effect,
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that branches into a first result (victory) suggesting that the special game is performed or a second result (defeat) suggesting that the special game is not performed.
In the specific effect, there are a case where the effect of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed and a case where the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed. ,
When the effect of the second pattern is executed, another pattern (special pattern) that is more likely to branch to the first result than the second pattern or a pattern change to change to the first pattern is performed at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine characterized by having.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the special game is performed (so-called hit) even if the production of the second pattern that easily branches to the second result suggesting that the special game is not performed (so-called loss) is executed. ) Can be expected to be changed to a pattern (first pattern or other pattern) that easily branches into the first result suggesting), so that the game interest can be improved.

Invention A6:
The gaming machine according to the invention A5.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the pattern is changed, it is easier to branch to the first result than when the effect of the first pattern is executed without changing the pattern.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the pattern is changed from the second pattern, the result is more advantageous than when the effect of the first pattern is executed from the beginning without changing the pattern (first result). ), It is possible to raise the interest in changing the pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Invention A7:
The gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1 to Invention A4.
By branching to the first result, the specific effect suggests that the first jackpot (probability variation jackpot) scheduled to be in the advantageous gaming state after the special game has been won, and branches to the second result. This is an effect that suggests that the second jackpot (normal jackpot), which is not scheduled to be in the advantageous gaming state after the special game, has been won.
A gaming machine characterized in that when it branches to the second result in the specific effect, there is a possibility that none of the big hits has been won (FIG. 45).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the specific effect branches to the second result, it can be expected that the second big hit, which is relatively disadvantageous, is not won, so that the gaming interest can be further improved.

Invention A8:
The gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1 to Invention A7.
The pattern change includes a normal change pattern (pattern change from a pinch pattern to a chance pattern) for changing from the second pattern to the first pattern, and a special change pattern (pattern change from the second pattern to the other pattern). There is a pattern change from a pinch pattern to a special pattern),
The other pattern is a pattern that is more likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern (FIGS. 46 and 47).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since there are a normal change pattern and a special change pattern as types of pattern change, it is possible to enhance the interest at the time of pattern change.

By the way, various effects have been performed in pachinko gaming machines. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 describes a gaming machine in which a ally character and an enemy character battle each other, and a game machine showing a big hit is shown depending on whether the ally character wins or loses. However, there is room for improvement in the production in which the results diverge as described above in order to improve the interest of the game. The above-mentioned invention A tells the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 that "the effect executing means is a specific effect when the effect of the first pattern is executed and the first pattern is higher than that of the first pattern. There are times when the effect of the second pattern, which is difficult to branch to the result, is executed, and when the effect of the second pattern is executed, another pattern or the first pattern, which is easier to branch to the first result than the second pattern, is executed at a predetermined timing. The pattern may be changed to one pattern. " As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production" (to produce an action effect).

Invention B1:
In a gaming machine in which, after performing a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player, the game may be controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, a high probability state) that is advantageous to the player, or may not be controlled to the advantageous game state. ,
Equipped with an effect execution means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of performing an effect,
The effect executing means is
A specific effect (battle effect) that branches into a first result (victory) suggesting that the special game will be in the advantageous game state or a second result (defeat) suggesting that the special game will not be in the advantageous game state. Is feasible and
In the specific effect, when the effect of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed, and after the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is less likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed, the first pattern is executed. There are times when one pattern of production (in the embodiment, the production of "strong ally attack") is executed (FIG. 38), in other words, in the specific production, the first timing (in the embodiment, the first branch in the battle production). When the production of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed at the timing), and at the first timing, the production of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed. , The production of the first pattern (the production of "strong ally attack" in the embodiment) may be executed at the second timing in the middle of the second pattern (the timing following the pinch fanning effect in the embodiment) (in the embodiment). FIG. 38) A gaming machine characterized in that.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is suggested that in the specific effect, even if the effect of the first pattern that easily branches to the first result suggesting that the game is in the advantageous game state is not executed, the game is not in the advantageous game state. Since it can be expected to move to the first pattern in the middle of the second pattern, which tends to branch to the second result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to the invention B1.
The first result when the effect of the first pattern is executed without executing the effect of the second pattern and when the effect of the first pattern is executed after the effect of the second pattern is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that the probabilities of branching to are different (FIG. 44).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the probability of branching to the first result in a specific effect differs depending on how the effect of the first pattern is executed. Therefore, there is an interest in the process leading to the effect of the first pattern. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to the invention B1 or the invention B2.
The specific effect is an effect executed in the advantageous gaming state (FIG. 35), and suggests that the advantageous gaming state continues by branching to the success which is the first result, and the second result. A gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect suggesting that the advantageous gaming state ends by branching to a failure.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect is executed in the advantageous game state, the fact that the specific effect is the first result (success) means that the advantageous game state continues even after the special game. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest in which the pattern is changed in the middle of the second pattern.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to the invention B3.
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a high probability state in which it is easier to determine that the special game is performed than in the normal probability state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fact that the specific effect is the first result means that the high-probability state in which the special game is likely to be performed continues, and the pattern is changed in the middle of the second pattern. It is possible to further increase.

Invention B5:
In a gaming machine that can perform special games (big hit games) that are advantageous to the player
Equipped with an effect execution means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of performing an effect,
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that branches into a first result (victory) suggesting that the special game is performed or a second result (defeat) suggesting that the special game is not performed.
In the specific effect, when the effect of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed, and after the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is less likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed, the first pattern is executed. There are times when one pattern of production (in the embodiment, the production of "strong ally attack") is executed, in other words, in the specific production, the first pattern is performed at the first timing (for example, the first branch timing in the battle production). When the effect of the (chance pattern) is executed, and at the first timing, the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed, and the effect of the second pattern is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that the first pattern of production (for example, the production of "strong ally attack") may be executed at the second timing in the middle (for example, the timing following the pinch fanning production).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the special game is performed even if the second pattern of the effect, which tends to branch to the second result suggesting that the special game is not performed (so-called loss), is executed in the specific effect. Since it can be expected to move to the first pattern in which it is easy to branch to the first result that suggests being hit (so-called hit), it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Invention B6:
The gaming machine according to the invention B5.
The first result when the effect of the first pattern is executed without executing the effect of the second pattern and when the effect of the first pattern is executed after the effect of the second pattern is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of branching to is different.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the probability of branching to the first result in a specific effect differs depending on how the effect of the first pattern is executed. Therefore, there is an interest in the process leading to the effect of the first pattern. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

By the way, various effects have been performed in pachinko gaming machines. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 describes a gaming machine in which a ally character and an enemy character battle each other, and a game machine showing a big hit is shown depending on whether the ally character wins or loses. However, there is room for improvement in the production in which the results diverge as described above in order to improve the interest of the game. The above-mentioned invention B tells the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 that "the effect executing means is the first pattern than the first pattern when the effect is executed in the specific effect. There are times when the production of the second pattern, which is difficult to branch to the result, is executed and then the production of the first pattern is executed. " As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production" (to produce an action effect).

Invention C1:
In a gaming machine in which, after performing a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player, the game may be controlled to an advantageous game state (for example, a high probability state) that is advantageous to the player, or may not be controlled to the advantageous game state. ,
Equipped with an effect execution means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of performing an effect,
The effect executing means is
A specific effect (battle effect) that branches into a first result (victory) suggesting that the special game will be in the advantageous game state or a second result (defeat) suggesting that the special game will not be in the advantageous game state. Is feasible and
In the specific effect, when the first effect (the effect of "strong enemy attack") is executed, and the second effect (the effect of "weak enemy attack") that is easier to branch to the first result than the first effect. A gaming machine characterized in that there are times when it is executed (Fig. 38).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, there are times when the first effect is executed in the specific effect and times when the second effect, which is easier to branch to the first result than the first effect, is executed, so that the second effect is executed. It can be expected to be played, and it is possible to improve the interest in pachinko.

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to the invention C1.
The effect executing means is
As the effects of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the predetermined first pattern (chance pattern), the first effect (the effect of "strong enemy attack") and the second effect. (Direction of "weak enemy attack")
In the specific effect, another pattern (special pattern) that is more likely to branch from the second pattern to the first result than the second pattern, or a pattern change that changes to the first pattern may be performed (FIG. 38, FIG. 46) A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the effect of the second pattern that easily branches to the second result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is not executed is executed, the game branches to the first result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is reached. Since it can be expected that the pattern will be changed to an easy-to-use pattern (first pattern or other pattern), it is possible to further improve the game interest.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to the invention C2.
The effect executing means is characterized in that it can execute a fanning effect (operation effect, FIG. 41 (B)) that incites which of the first effect and the second effect is executed in the second pattern. A game machine to play.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is more advantageous whether the fanning effect is executed in the second pattern that easily branches to the second result suggesting that the gaming state is not advantageous, and the first effect is executed. Since it is fueled whether the second effect, which tends to be the result (first result), is executed, there is a period in which the second effect is expected to be executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to the invention C3.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that after executing the fanning effect, any of the first effect, the second effect, or the pattern change is performed (FIG. 38).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the pattern change following the fanning effect is for a player who thinks that either the first effect or the second effect is executed with the second pattern as it is. , Since it is an unexpected effect of changing to the first pattern or another pattern, it is possible to further improve the game interest.

Invention C5:
The gaming machine according to the invention C4.
The fanning effect includes a normal fanning effect (see FIG. 50A) that suggests that the first effect is likely to be executed, and a suggestion that the second effect is likely to be executed. A gaming machine characterized by having a special fanning effect (see FIG. 50 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, depending on the type of the fanning effect, it is suggested that there is a high or low possibility of branching to the second result suggesting that the gaming state is not advantageous. It can be improved.

Invention C6:
The gaming machine according to the invention C5.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the pattern may be changed after the normal fanning effect is executed (FIG. 49 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to expect that the pattern will be changed even if the normal fanning effect, which is more unfavorable for the player than the special fanning effect, is executed. It can be improved.

Invention C7:
The gaming machine according to the invention C6.
The effect executing means may change the pattern after executing the special fanning effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the pattern change is performed differs between the case where the normal fanning effect is executed and the case where the special fanning effect is executed (FIG. 49 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the degree of expectation for the execution of the pattern change changes depending on whether the normal fanning effect or the special fanning effect is performed. Can be improved.

Invention C8:
The gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C7.
The specific effect is an effect executed in the advantageous gaming state (FIG. 35), and suggests that the advantageous gaming state continues by branching to the success which is the first result, and the second result. A gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect suggesting that the advantageous gaming state ends by branching to a failure.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect is executed in the advantageous game state, the fact that the specific effect is the first result (success) means that the advantageous game state continues even after the special game. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest in executing the second effect, which is more likely to branch to the first result than the first effect in the specific effect.

Invention C9:
The gaming machine according to the invention C8.
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a high probability state in which it is easier to determine that the special game is performed than in the normal probability state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fact that the specific effect is the first result means that the high-probability state in which the special game is likely to be performed continues, and the first result is higher than the first effect in the specific effect. It is possible to further enhance the interest in performing the second production, which is easy to branch into.

Invention C10:
In a gaming machine that can perform special games (big hit games) that are advantageous to the player
Equipped with an effect execution means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of performing an effect,
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that branches into a first result (victory) suggesting that the special game is performed or a second result (defeat) suggesting that the special game is not performed.
In the specific effect, when the first effect (the effect of "strong enemy attack") is executed, and the second effect (the effect of "weak enemy attack") that is easier to branch to the first result than the first effect. A gaming machine characterized by having times to execute.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first effect is executed in the specific effect, and the second effect which is easier to branch into the first result suggesting that the special game is executed (so-called hit) is performed. Since there are times when it is executed, it can be expected that the second production will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The configurations of the inventions C2 to C7 may be appropriately applied to the invention C10. With the gaming machine configured in this way, it is possible to exert the effects according to the inventions C2 to C7.

By the way, various effects have been performed in pachinko gaming machines. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 describes a gaming machine in which a ally character and an enemy character battle each other, and a game machine showing a big hit is shown depending on whether the ally character wins or loses. However, there is room for improvement in the production in which the results diverge as described above in order to improve the interest of the game. The above-mentioned invention C refers to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382, "the first result suggesting that the effect executing means is in an advantageous gaming state after the special game, or the advantageous gaming state after the special game. It is possible to execute a specific effect that branches to a second result that suggests that it does not become, and in the specific effect, when the first effect is executed and the second effect that is easier to branch to the first result than the first effect is executed. There are times when you do it. " This makes it possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interests through production" (to produce an action effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 40 ... Hemispherical button 50 ... Image display device 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine, in which after performing a special game advantageous to the player, the gaming machine may be controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, or may not be controlled to the advantageous gaming state.
Equipped with a production execution means that can perform production
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that branches into a first result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is reached after the special game or a second result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is not achieved after the special game.
In the specific effect, there are a case where the effect of the first pattern is executed and a case where the effect of the second pattern, which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed.
When the effect of the second pattern is executed in the specific effect, the effect may be branched to the second result. When the effect of the second pattern is executed while the predetermined effect mode is set, the first pattern The pattern may be changed during the production of
When the pattern change is executed, another effect is executed when the pattern change is executed after executing a predetermined effect suggesting that the pattern change is performed, and when the pattern change is not performed. There are times when the pattern change is executed after executing
In the above specific effect, it may be executed the first pattern becomes the second result, when the first pattern to the second pattern is not performed is executed, the by the pattern changing the A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of the second result is higher than when one pattern is executed. In a gaming machine, in which after performing a special game advantageous to the player, the gaming machine may be controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, or may not be controlled to the advantageous gaming state.
Equipped with a production execution means that can perform production
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that branches into a first result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is reached after the special game or a second result suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is not achieved after the special game.
In the specific effect, there are a case where the effect of the first pattern is executed and a case where the effect of the second pattern, which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed.
When the effect of the second pattern is executed in the specific effect, the effect may be branched to the second result. When the effect of the second pattern is executed while the predetermined effect mode is set, the specific effect The pattern may be changed to the third pattern at a timing before the display timing of the second result.
The third pattern is a pattern before SL becomes the first result,
The effect executing means is
When the pattern change is executed, another effect is executed when the pattern change is executed after executing a predetermined effect suggesting that the pattern change is performed, and when the pattern change is not performed. There are times when the pattern change is executed after executing
In the above specific effect, it may first be pattern is performed a second result, when said second pattern is the first pattern without being executed is executed, the by the pattern change A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of the second result is higher than when the third pattern is executed. In a gaming machine that can perform special games that are advantageous to the player
Equipped with a production execution means that can perform production
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that branches into a first result suggesting that the special game is performed or a second result suggesting that the special game is not performed.
In the specific effect, there are a case where the effect of the first pattern is executed and a case where the effect of the second pattern, which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed.
When the effect of the second pattern is executed in the specific effect, the effect may be branched to the second result. When the effect of the second pattern is executed while the predetermined effect mode is set, the first pattern The pattern may be changed during the production of
When the pattern change is executed, another effect is executed when the pattern change is executed after executing a predetermined effect suggesting that the pattern change is performed, and when the pattern change is not performed. There are times when the pattern change is executed after executing
In the above specific effect, it may be executed the first pattern becomes the second result, when the first pattern to the second pattern is not performed is executed, the by the pattern changing the A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of the second result is higher than when one pattern is executed. In a gaming machine that can perform special games that are advantageous to the player
Equipped with a production execution means that can perform production
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that branches into a first result suggesting that the special game is performed or a second result suggesting that the special game is not performed.
In the specific effect, there are a case where the effect of the first pattern is executed and a case where the effect of the second pattern, which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed.
When the effect of the second pattern is executed in the specific effect, the effect may be branched to the second result. When the effect of the second pattern is executed while the predetermined effect mode is set, the specific effect The pattern may be changed to the third pattern at a timing before the display timing of the second result.
The third pattern is a pattern before SL becomes the first result,
The effect executing means is
When the pattern change is executed, another effect is executed when the pattern change is executed after executing a predetermined effect suggesting that the pattern change is performed, and when the pattern change is not performed. There are times when the pattern change is executed after executing
In the above specific effect, it may first be pattern is performed a second result, when said second pattern is the first pattern without being executed is executed, the by the pattern change A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of the second result is higher than when the third pattern is executed.

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