JP6902283B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

Further, in a gaming machine, a freeze effect may be performed to make the displayed image appear to be frozen. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, at least a part of the identification symbol is included in the mode of the still image when the freeze effect occurs.

JP-A-2018-50798

There is room for improvement in terms of production. By installing an improved production, it is expected that the interest of the game will be improved.

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

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification is an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect by using a determination means for determining whether or not to make a special gaming state advantageous to the player and a predetermined display means. Based on the result of the determination, the effect executing means can execute a variable effect of displaying a predetermined effect symbol on the display means in a variable manner, and in the variable effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is performed. The restricted effect may be executed, and after the restricted effect, the mode of the effect symbol whose variable display is restricted is changed to a special mode suggesting that the special gaming state is reached, and the variation. It is characterized in that there are times when the mode of the effect symbol whose display is restricted is changed to a special mode suggesting that the special gaming state may occur.

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

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

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

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Later, the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described, but first, the basic embodiment which is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22. Further, the front door 23 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 (amount driven by the launching device 72 described later to be driven by the launching solenoid) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. Has been done. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. An upper plate 34 for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided.

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

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper surface 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. 2 to 5. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a production unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 1A 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.

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

The first start winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for the first starting port 11 of the game ball is 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 usually (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. The movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position in this way is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew 12k is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as a "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric chew 12D is opened", and when the electric chew 12D is in the "closed state", the "electric chew 12D is closed". Also called.

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

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening 10 in which a game ball can be entered. When the game balls win the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is an opportunity for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "genuine figures") (that is, acquisition and determination of ordinary symbol random numbers: hereinafter referred to as "general figure lottery") and variable display of ordinary symbols. It has become. The electric chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 12D.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k swings in the second state (passage allowable state: front view of FIG. 3B) that allows the passage (entry) of the specific region 16 of the game ball. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16 and is open directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second winning opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called the second route.

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state.

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

It is possible to provide only one of the first prize-winning device 14D and the second prize-winning device 15D as long as the game is not hindered.

Further, at substantially the lowermost part of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided to discharge the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 6. There is. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

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

A first starting port 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting port 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting 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 to pass through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the first winning opening 14, or the second. You can aim to win the big prize opening 15.

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

Further, the indicators 8 are arranged on the lower left side (the portion other than the game area 6) below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 4, 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 and second big winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

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

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

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information and judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery and the like are performed. An example) may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. The various random numbers 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). Can set an upper limit (for example, 4). 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 display 83a and the special figure 2 hold display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure hold is displayed by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold. It is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the general map informs the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal figure, the normal figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed normal map, which is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one regular map selected from a plurality of types of regular maps by a regular map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game 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 symbol. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the normal map is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variable display mode of the normal 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 game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a "normal symbol-related random number".

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

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

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of and above the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of and below the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k. Therefore, when a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, the player displays the predetermined image between the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. appear.

The on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are in a normal standby as shown in FIG. 5A before the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 and the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 are driven. It is held in the state (initial position). When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves (descends) downward, and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves (rises) upward. To do. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5B, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see. Therefore, when a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, if the on-board movable body 55k moves, the player tells the player that the on-board movable body 55k moves toward the predetermined image. It appears to be moving, and when the underboard movable body 56k moves, the player sees that the underboard movable body 56k is moving toward a predetermined image direction.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter 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 MS and various actuators MA are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output by various sensors MS are input to the main control board 100. Further, the main control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators MA.

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

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

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

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as 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 pays out the prize balls by using the prize ball payout device 73 and the ball rental payout device 74 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. Or pay out the ball rental. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170.

Further, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch capable of detecting contact with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch detects the player's contact with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, a firing volume knob capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the launching device 72. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launching volume knob. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 7, on the sub-control board 120, 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. 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 a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. 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 an input unit, various actuators SA serving as a drive source, and various lamps SL are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators SA. Further, the sub control board 120 controls the lighting of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100 or the like.

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a and 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, etc., and the motors are driven into each movable device. It is possible to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like, and each lamp emits light. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The CPU may be mounted on the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of each lamp and the operation control of each movable device. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

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

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, we will explain the games related to Fuzu. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a 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. 8 (A), the random numbers related to ordinary symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers (judgment information) for performing collision detection. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using one or a plurality of hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table can be associated with the game state described later. That is, the game state includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state, and as the hit judgment table, a hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving hit judgment table) and a hit judgment table used in the time saving state (time saving). It is possible to distinguish between the hit judgment table) and. In each hit 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. In addition, the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal map fluctuation The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal map fluctuation pattern using one or a plurality of normal map fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9 (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 map fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table, the normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) It is possible to distinguish from the time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to make the fluctuation time of the normal map different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. Regarding the variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped, the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds is determined. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal 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. In addition, 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 auxiliary game includes various elements such as an element constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component), that is, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Then, each of these elements is associated with the gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using one or a plurality of auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Auxiliary game components are stored in each auxiliary game control table. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time (a time when it is difficult to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "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 "long open auxiliary game".

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

Similarly, 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. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (big hit random number), a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for making a reach determination. The special symbol fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Random numbers may also be referred to as judgment information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15), and from the start of the big hit game to the start of the first round game. It includes the opening (also referred to as OP) and the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Further, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the predetermined number of round games (in a predetermined order) is simply referred to as a "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

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

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

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

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be an opening / closing mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 16”. In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operation mode (a specific area 16 is a constant opening / closing mode), but the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operation mode (a constant opening / closing mode of the specific area 16). In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big hit game, the difficulty (easiness) of allowing the game ball to enter the specific area 16 in the big hit game is set. In the following, the fact that the specific region 16 is in the open state is also referred to as “V open”.

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (make the game ball enter the specific area 16). As described above, in the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passage”) during the jackpot game. The VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass. It is possible to perform a jackpot game. The jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern in this way is called "V-long jackpot". On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short opening pattern is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base game state”, a “low probability high base game state”, a “high probability low base game state”, a “high probability high base game state”, and a “high probability high base game state”. It is possible to enter any of the "big hit gaming states". 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" can be abbreviated as the "high probability high base state", respectively. As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

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

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", the "high probability low base game state", or the "big hit game state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game 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, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time-saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state. It is also possible to do so (see FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be 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.

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

In addition, the time-saving state can be more easily determined to be 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). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the collision 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. The time saving state can be changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

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

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

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

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division (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 standby state is in which the special figure variation effect is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-2), the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effect include a volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, a brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), a frequency setting of the effect to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a in the first normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing an evening mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16 (B). As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (background image G104 for normal nighttime use) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is a third normal effect mode in which the jackpot is not won. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or a plurality of times. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. 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 probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image (probability variation background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the 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. 16 (B-5), a background image (time saving background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the time saving effect mode includes a time saving first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a time saving second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the time saving first stage effect mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image 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. 16 (C-1), the display unit 50a displays the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right prompting "right-handed". A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), the round image G109 showing the number of rounds and the prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of paid out prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. The round production will be performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

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

4-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. The effect symbol is composed of, for example, numerical symbols 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol changes with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol changes with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. Stops. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect pattern, there are various types such as an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a movable device 55, 56, 58, a normal button 40, and a special button 41. It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to continue performing other effects even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

4-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 17A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on the left side, the center, and the right side, respectively, in which the display unit 50a is divided into three horizontally evenly. It is possible to provide the symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

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

In FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, which is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , The middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed.

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

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

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

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually changes. Decelerate to. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 18 (C-1), it is produced in a stop mode (so-called reach loss eye) suggesting reach loss. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting reach loss. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest reach loss, such as "7,6,7" and "5,3,5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the inside symbol is different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", it stops in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2). indicate. As the stop mode suggesting a big hit, there are a plurality of types of stop modes having the same symbol in the left and right, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2". At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

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

4-3. Hold Icon Display Area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. 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. 20A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e composed of one display area 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.

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.

In the hold effect, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 when the number of special figures 1 held is "0", the special figure variation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon is concerned. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the number of holds in Special Figure 1 is “2”. After that, when the special figure variation effect is completed and a new special figure variation effect is started, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is as shown in FIG. 20 (D). The HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1".

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

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

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

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and as the button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. 22 (A). , An effect that encourages the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and a button operation valid period. An image showing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33) is included. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, FIG. 22B As shown in the above, the on-board movable device 55 operates, and from the player's point of view, the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, suggesting a jackpot expectation. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

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

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the 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 shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B) are added and updated by 1. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse 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. 24, 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. 23. That is, the counter value update processing of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main timer interrupt processing (main side timer interrupt processing). After the end of S005), it is performed both as a 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).

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 ball based on the prize ball request signal.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is a command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Etc. are output.

[2-1. Sensor detection process]
In the sensor detection process (S104), the general winning opening sensor processing, the gate sensor processing, the second starting opening sensor processing, the first starting opening sensor processing, the first winning opening sensor processing, the second 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. 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. 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 ordinary 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. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. To. When the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers and the second look-ahead determination table. Further, depending on the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination are performed. Generate a command for the second start port sensor that includes a second start winning command that represents the result.

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

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

In the specific area sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor. In addition, a command for a specific area sensor is generated according to the result of the 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 figure and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106. In addition, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state. Then, a normal map fluctuation start command including information on the result of the 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 map. In the normal symbol variation processing, the stop display of the normal map is performed based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map after the variable display of the normal map being executed starts. Then, a command to stop the fluctuation of the normal map indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

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

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

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit is used. Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is performed. ..

In the special figure 2 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command 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 fluctuation pattern table and the special figure 2, the fluctuation pattern is determined. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot judgment, information about the result of the reach judgment, information about the special figure fluctuation time associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

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

In the special figure 1 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command 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 table, the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is determined. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also related to the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number). Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command is associated with the information regarding the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot judgment, the information regarding the result of the reach judgment, the information regarding the result of the jackpot type judgment, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

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

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

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

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

[2-3-4. 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 contains information about the result of the jackpot type determination.

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

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

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

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

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

When the random number seed update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light through the circuit 151 (various light emission effects by light emission are executed), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects are performed by the operation). To execute).

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) and the sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) can be executed.

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

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

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

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

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described. Unless otherwise specified, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-mentioned basic embodiment is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is stored in the game ROM 103. 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. 27. In the first embodiment, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is used, but the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 can also be used in combination.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the reach determination, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process in the time saving state. As shown in FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 101 has nine types of special figures, “THP001” to “THP004”, “THP011” to “THP013”, “THP021” to “THP022”, as special drawing 2 fluctuation patterns. 2 It is possible to determine the fluctuation pattern. Which special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined depends on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number.

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", one of the four types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns of "THP001" to "THP004" is determined. Of the four types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns, "THP001" is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 fluctuation patterns. In addition, "THP001" is called "battle jackpot fluctuation", "THP002" is called "freeze / battle jackpot fluctuation", "THP003" is called "freeze jackpot fluctuation", and "THP004" is called "freeze / resurrection jackpot fluctuation". ".

If the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", one of the three types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns of "THP011" to "THP013" is determined. To. Of the three types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns, "THP011" is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 fluctuation patterns. In addition, "THP011" is referred to as "battle loss fluctuation", "THP012" is referred to as "freeze / battle loss fluctuation", and "THP013" is referred to as "freeze loss fluctuation".

If the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", one of the two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns "THP021" to "THP022" is determined. To. Which of the two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns is determined depends on the number of special figure 2 reservations. When the number of special figures 2 reserved is 0 to 1, it is easy to determine "THP021" with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms, and when the number of reserved figures 1 is 2 to 4, the special figure 1 is reserved. It is easy to determine "THP022" with a fluctuation time of 4000 ms, which is relatively short. In addition, "THP021" is referred to as "normal A loss fluctuation", and "THP022" is referred to as "normal B loss fluctuation".

Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 33, the special figure variation effect that the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute according to the special figure 2 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects in the special figure variation effect in the time saving state.

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

B. Reach "Reach" is an effect that may be performed after "normal fluctuation", and the effect symbol is stopped at the reach eye (corresponding to a special mode) (left effect symbol EZ1 and right effect symbol EZ3 are the same type). It is a production that stops and displays with the production design of. Since "reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since "reach" may develop into a reach effect such as "battle reach" after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that a reach effect may be performed.

C. Battle Reach "Battle Reach" is a production that may be performed after "Reach", and is a reach production in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "Battle reach" is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" than when it is "big hit", so it is a production that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. Function.

D. Freeze production (equivalent to restricted production)
The "freeze effect" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special figure, and is an effect in which the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is frozen (restricted). The "freeze effect" functions as an effect suggesting that the effect pattern may change to doublet (corresponding to a special aspect) after that. Further, the "freeze effect" also functions as an effect suggesting that the effect symbol may change to the reach eye because the effect symbol may change to the reach eye after that.

E. Stop effect The "stop effect" is an effect that may be performed after the "freeze effect", and is an effect in which the frozen effect pattern changes to doublet or doublet (corresponding to a non-special mode). The "stop effect" functions as an effect that suggests whether or not the jackpot game is executed because there are times when the jackpot game is executed after that and when the jackpot game is not executed and the game is lost. ..

F. Resurrection effect The "revival effect" is an effect that may be performed after the "stop effect" in which the effect pattern is stopped and displayed with a lost eye, and is a movable body effect in which the movable body 55k on the board moves onto the display unit 50a. .. Since the jackpot game is executed after that, the "revival effect" functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is executed.

G. Level notice "Level notice" is a production that may be performed in "freeze production", and is a notification production in which the level gauge is gradually raised. "Level notice" suggests that when the level gauge is full (corresponding to achievement production), the production design may change to doublet in "stop production", so the production design may become doublet. Functions as a production.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 (A) to 28 (F), the production flow of the main special figure variation effect executed in the time saving state will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the effect flow, and depending on the display of the effect image, a light emitting effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and a speaker. It is possible to perform a sound effect using the 52.

Special Figure 2 In the special figure fluctuation production where the fluctuation pattern is "battle jackpot fluctuation" and "battle loss fluctuation", as shown in Fig. 28 (A), it is composed of "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "battle reach". The production flow is executed.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production in which the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "freeze / battle jackpot fluctuation" and "freeze / battle loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 28 (B), "freeze production" → "reach" → " The production flow consisting of "Battle Reach" is executed. In addition, a "level notice" may be given in the "freeze effect" in these special figure fluctuation effects.

Further, in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 2 variation pattern is "freeze jackpot variation", as shown in FIG. 28C, an effect flow composed of "freeze effect" → "stop effect" is executed. Note that the "stop effect" in this special figure variation effect may change the effect pattern to doublet, and the "freeze effect" in this special figure variation effect may give a "level notice".

Further, in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 2 variation pattern is “freeze loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), an effect flow composed of “freeze effect” → “stop effect” is executed. It should be noted that the "stop effect" in this special figure variation effect may change the effect pattern to a different pattern, and the "freeze effect" in this special figure variation effect may give a "level notice".

Further, in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "freeze / resurrection jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 28 (E), it is composed of "freeze effect" → "stop effect" → "revival effect". The production flow is executed. It should be noted that the "stop effect" in this special figure variation effect may change the effect pattern to reach loss, and the "freeze effect" in this special figure change effect may give a "level notice".

Further, in the special figure fluctuation production in which the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "normal A loss fluctuation" and "normal B loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 28 (F), the production flow composed only of "normal fluctuation" is produced. Will be executed.

Next, the main effects performed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically described. In the special symbol variation effect described below, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also performed, but the illustration of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is omitted. I have something to do. Further, in the special figure variation effect described below, the hold icon HA is also displayed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, "freeze production" and "level notice" will be explained in detail. In the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure 2 fluctuation patterns are "freeze / battle jackpot fluctuation", "freeze / battle loss fluctuation", "freeze jackpot fluctuation", "freeze loss fluctuation", and "freeze / resurrection jackpot fluctuation". In the figure variation effect, the "freeze effect" can be executed, and in this "freeze effect", the "level notice" can be executed. "Freeze production" and "level notice" suggest that the production design may change to doublet.

When executing the "freeze effect", the effect control microcomputer 121 can select the type of gauge increase pattern that increases in the "level advance notice" by using the level advance notice selection table shown in FIG. 29 (A). There are three types of ascending patterns, ascending pattern A to ascending pattern C. The ascending pattern A is an ascending pattern in which the level gauge is full in blue, the ascending pattern B is an ascending pattern in which the level gauge is full in red, and the ascending pattern C is an ascending pattern in which the level gauge is full in blue. It is a rising pattern that does not become.

The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the type of the level gauge rise pattern in the "level notice" with reference to the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern of Special Figure 2 is "freeze jackpot fluctuation" (THP003), the rise pattern A is selected at a rate of 90%, the rise pattern B is selected at a ratio of 10%, and the rise pattern C is not selected. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation patterns are "freeze / battle jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), "freeze / resurrection jackpot fluctuation" (THP004), "freeze / battle loss fluctuation" (THP012), and "freeze loss fluctuation" (THP013). In this case, the ascending pattern C is selected at a rate of 100%, and the ascending pattern A and the ascending pattern B are not selected. That is, in the case of "freeze jackpot fluctuation" determined when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", either the rising pattern A or the rising pattern B is selected, and the rising pattern C is not selected. Therefore, the "level notice" of the ascending pattern A or the ascending pattern B functions as an effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the "level notice" of the ascending pattern C. The selection ratio shown by the level notice selection table shown in FIG. 29 (A) can be changed as appropriate.

30 (A) to 30 (E) are diagrams showing how a "level notice" is performed in the "freeze effect". When the variable display of the special figure is started, the "freeze effect" is performed in the special figure variation effect. In the "freeze effect", as shown in FIG. 30 (A), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (here, the disparity of "1, 2, 3") that were stopped and displayed in the previous special figure fluctuation effect are displayed. The display is stagnant on the display unit 50a without variable display on the display unit 50a. Here, it is assumed that "1" as the left effect symbol EZ1, "2" as the middle effect symbol EZ2, and "3" as the right effect symbol EZ3 are displayed on the display unit 50a. After that, when the "freeze effect" is being performed, the "level notice" is started. When the "level notice" is started, the level gauge frame image G300 is displayed at the upper position of the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 30 (B). At this time, the level gauge image G301 indicating the amount of the level gauge is not displayed in the level gauge frame image G300. The level gauge frame image G300 is divided into four parts, and is composed of a first frame image G300a, a second frame image G300b, a third frame image G300c, and a fourth frame image G300d.

In the "level notice" of the ascending pattern A or the ascending pattern B, as shown in FIG. 30C, the level gauge image G301 changes from the first frame image G300a to the second frame image G300b to the second frame image G300b. The three-frame image G300c → the fourth frame image G300d are displayed in each frame image in this order. At this time, the level gauge image G301 is displayed in blue in the "level notice" of the ascending pattern A, and the level gauge image G301 is displayed in red in the "level notice" of the ascending pattern B. Then, when the level gauge image G301 is displayed in all the first to fourth frame images G300a to G300d, the "stop effect" is performed. The "stop effect" will be described later.

Further, in the “level notice” of the ascending pattern C, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), the level gauge image G301 changes from the first frame image G300a to the second frame image G300b to the third frame according to the passage of time. The images G300c are displayed in each frame image in this order. At this time, the level gauge image G301 is displayed in blue. Then, when the level gauge image G301 is displayed in the first to third frame images G300a to G300c, when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "freeze / battle jackpot fluctuation" or "freeze / battle loss fluctuation", , As shown in FIG. 30 (E), the stagnant left effect symbol EZ1 and right effect symbol EZ3 change to the same type of effect symbol (here, the reach of "5, ↓, 5"). "Reach" is established. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern in Special Figure 2 is "freeze / resurrection jackpot fluctuation" or "freeze loss fluctuation", a "stop effect" is performed.

Next, the "stop effect" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "stop effect" in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "freeze jackpot fluctuation", "freeze loss fluctuation", and "freeze / resurrection jackpot fluctuation". In the "stop effect", it is suggested whether or not the jackpot game is executed.

The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the mode of the effect symbol that changes in the “stop effect” by using the change symbol selection table shown in FIG. 29 (B). There are three modes of the effect pattern: "doublet", "doublet", and "reach loss". "Doublet" is a mode in which the directing symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are the same type of directing symbols (for example, "7, 7, 7"), and "doublet" is a mode in which the directing symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are. In this mode, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are the same type of effect symbol EZ2 in the "reach loss eye". Is an aspect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different types of effect symbols (for example, "5.6.5").

The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the mode of the effect symbol that changes in the “stop effect” with reference to the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern of Special Figure 2 is "freeze jackpot fluctuation" (THP003), "doublet" is selected at a rate of 100%, and "doublet" and "reach loss" are not selected. Further, when the fluctuation pattern of Special Figure 2 is "freeze / resurrection jackpot fluctuation" (THP004), "reach loss eyes" are selected at a rate of 100%, and "doublet" and "doublet" are not selected. Further, when the variation pattern of Special Figure 2 is "freeze loss variation" (THP013), "doublet" is selected at a rate of 100%, and "doublet" and "reach loss" are not selected. In other words, the "stop effect" that changes the effect pattern to "doublet" functions as an effect that suggests that the "revival effect" will be a big hit, and the effect pattern changes to "doublet". The "stop effect" functions as an effect that suggests that the "revival effect" will be lost without being performed, and the "stop effect" in which the effect pattern changes to "reach lost eyes" is to be performed as a "revival effect". It functions as a production that suggests. The selection ratio shown by the change symbol selection table shown in FIG. 29B can be changed as appropriate.

31 (A) to 31 (C) are views showing how the "stop effect" is performed. When the "freeze effect" is completed (see FIGS. 30 (C) and 30 (D)), the "stop effect" is performed.

In the "stop effect", after the "freeze effect" of the ascending pattern A or the ascending pattern B, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that were stagnant in the "freeze effect" It changes to doublet (here, doublet of "5.5.5"). After that, according to the end of the variable display of the special figure, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 changed to doublet are stopped and displayed as they are. Further, after the "freeze effect" of the ascending pattern C, when the "separate eyes" are selected by the change effect selection table, the "freeze effect" stagnates as shown in FIG. 31 (B). The production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that had been used are changed to loose stitches (here, loose stitches of "2, 4, 6"). After that, according to the end of the variable display of the special figure, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that have changed in the disjointed pattern are stopped and displayed as they are. On the other hand, when "reach loss" is selected by the change effect selection table, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that have been stagnant in the "freeze effect" have reach loss (reach loss). Here, it changes to "5, 6, 5" reach loss), and then "revival production" is performed.

Next, the "revival production" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "revival effect" in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "freeze / resurrection jackpot fluctuation". In the "revival production", it is suggested that a jackpot game is executed.

32 (A) to 32 (B) are views showing how the "revival effect" is performed. When the "stop effect" in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 change to reach loss is performed (see FIG. 31 (C)), the "revival effect" is performed.

In the "revival effect", as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the movable body 55k on the board moves onto the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the movable body 55k on the board retracts from the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are doublet to doublet (here, "5.5.5"). It changes to doublet). After that, according to the end of the variable display of the special figure, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 changed to doublet are stopped and displayed as they are.

Next, "Battle Reach" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 has "battle reach" in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "battle jackpot fluctuation", "battle loss fluctuation", "freeze / battle jackpot fluctuation", and "freeze / battle loss fluctuation". Can be executed. In "Battle Reach", it is suggested that a jackpot game may be played.

33 (A) to 33 (C) are views showing how "battle reach" is performed. In "Battle Reach", as shown in FIG. 33A, the main character image G200 and the enemy character image G201 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and a moving image in which the main character and the enemy character battle is displayed. After that, when the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", as shown in FIG. 33 (B), the effects symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggest the loss (here, "5.6.5"). When the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggest the jackpot (here, "" Stop display at "5, 5, 5" (doublet).

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered. First, after the "freeze effect", the probability that the "revival effect" will be performed when the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 changes to a disjointed pattern, and the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will be the reach loss. Consider the relationship between the probability that "revival production" will be performed when the change occurs. If the mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 changes after the "freeze production", the "revival production" is not performed after that, while the production symbols EZ1, EZ2 are performed after the "freeze production". , When the mode of EZ3 changes to reach loss, a "revival effect" is performed after that. That is, after the "freeze effect", the case where the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is changed to the reach loss pattern is later than the case where the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is changed to the disjointed pattern. It can be said that "revival production" is easy to perform.

Next, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the "freeze production" will be considered. In the "normal fluctuation", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 17B), while in the "freeze effect", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variable on the display unit 50a. Not displayed (see FIG. 30 (A)). That is, in the "freeze effect", it can be said that the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is restricted. In the first embodiment, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed so as to be stagnant on the display unit 50a.

<Effect of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described.

(1) In the "freeze effect", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stay on the display unit 50a without variable display, so that the display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be changed. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(2) In the "stop effect", when the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 changes to doublet that suggests a big hit, when it changes to a doublet that does not suggest a big hit, and when it changes to a doublet that does not suggest a big hit, and a reach loss eye that does not suggest a big hit. Since there are times when it changes to, it is possible to draw attention to the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(3) Since the "revival effect" suggesting that the jackpot game is performed may be performed after the "stop effect", the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is changed to doublet in the "stop effect". Even if you do not get doublet, you can maintain the expectation for big hits and enhance the interest of the game.

(4) In the "stop effect", it is suggested that the jackpot game is performed after the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 changes to the reach loss eye rather than the change to the loose eye. Since the "revival effect" is easy to be performed, it is possible to draw attention to the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the "stop effect", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(5) In the "freeze effect", when the "level notice" in which the level gauge image G301 is displayed up to the fourth frame image G300d is performed, the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the subsequent "stop effect". Is changed to doublet, so that it is possible to suggest a change to doublet in the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 by the "level notice", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(6) In the "freeze effect", when the "level notice" in which the level gauge image G301 is displayed only up to the third frame image G300c is performed, the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may change to the reach eye. Therefore, even if the level gauge image G301 is not displayed up to the fourth frame image G300d in the "level notice", the expectation for the jackpot can be maintained, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

<Examples of modification of the basic embodiment and the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment 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 first embodiment, the "freeze effect" is executed based on the result of the jackpot determination (special figure fluctuation pattern determination), but the "freeze effect" is performed based on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. It may be executed. For example, the "freeze effect" may be executed only when a jackpot symbol that becomes a high-probability state is determined after the jackpot game state. In this case, it is possible to suggest that the "freeze effect" results in a high probability state, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "level notice" is executed based on the result of the jackpot determination (special figure fluctuation pattern determination), but the "level notice" is executed based on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. May be executed. For example, the "level notice" of the ascending pattern B may be executed only when the jackpot symbol that becomes the high probability state is determined after the jackpot game state. In this case, it is possible to suggest that the player will be in a high probability state by the "level notice", and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "freeze effect", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed so as to be stagnant on the display unit 50a. It suffices if the variable display is restricted, and is not limited to the stagnant display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. For example, the display may be displayed as if it is shaking on the display unit 50a without changing the mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "revival effect", the on-board movable body 55k is moved onto the display unit 50a, but the movement is not limited to the on-board movable body 55k. For example, the main character image G200 may be cut-in-displayed on the display unit 50a.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "level notice", the level gauge image G301 is in each frame image in the order of the first frame image G300a → the second frame image G300b → the third frame image G300c → the fourth frame image G300d. However, it is not limited to the display of the level gauge image G301 as long as it can be suggested to the player whether or not it has been achieved. For example, a plurality of lamps are provided as the board lamps 54, and all the plurality of lamps are turned on in the "level notice" of the rising pattern A or the rising pattern B, and the plurality of lamps are turned on in the "level notice" of the rising pattern C. It is also possible not to light a part of.

Further, in the first embodiment, "freeze effect", "level notice", "stop effect", and "revival effect" are performed based on the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. It may be performed based on the start winning command, the opening command, or the like.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "freeze effect", the "level notice", the "stop effect", and the "revival effect" are performed in the time-saving state, but they are performed in the non-time-saving state or the jackpot game state. You may do so.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are not composed of three symbols. It may be composed of symbols other than three, such as two. 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 basic embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed 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 basic embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. It may be configured as follows.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control 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). Although the game control and the effect control are performed on different boards, 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.

It is also possible to apply the gaming machine of the present invention to other ball gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine.

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following inventions A to B are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of Inventions A to B, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4, and invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B4.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1
A determination means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, high probability state) that is advantageous to the player, and
An effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect by using a predetermined display means (image display device 50) is provided.
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a variation effect (special figure variation effect) in which a predetermined effect symbol (effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) is variablely displayed on the display means.
In the variation effect, a restriction effect (freeze effect) that limits the variation display of the effect symbol may be executed.
After the restriction effect, when the aspect of the effect symbol whose variation display is restricted is changed to a special aspect (doublet) suggesting that the special gaming state is reached, and when the variation display is restricted, the effect symbol is restricted. There are times when the aspect of is changed to a non-special aspect (doublet, reach loss) that does not suggest that the special gaming state is reached.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2
A gaming machine according to invention A1.
The effect executing means is
When the aspect of the effect symbol is changed to the non-special aspect after the restriction effect, a revival effect suggesting that the special gaming state is reached may be executed.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A3
A gaming machine according to invention A2.
The non-special aspect includes a first aspect (separate order) and a second aspect (reach loss order).
After the restriction effect, the revival effect is more likely to be executed when the aspect of the effect symbol is changed to the second aspect than when the aspect of the effect symbol is changed to the first aspect. ,
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A4
A gaming machine according to invention A3.
The effect executing means is
When the aspect of the effect symbol is changed to the second aspect after the restriction effect, the revival effect is executed.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B1
A determination means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, high probability state) that is advantageous to the player, and
An effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect by using a predetermined display means (image display device 50) is provided.
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a variation effect (special figure variation effect) in which a predetermined effect symbol (effect symbol EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) is variablely displayed on the display means.
In the variation effect, a restriction effect (freeze effect) that limits the variation display of the effect symbol may be executed.
After the restriction effect, when the mode of the effect symbol whose variable display is restricted is changed to a special aspect (doublet) suggesting that the special gaming state is reached, and when the variable display is restricted, the effect symbol is restricted. There are times when the aspect of is changed to a special aspect (reach) suggesting that the special gaming state may occur.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B2
A gaming machine according to invention B1.
The effect executing means is
In the restriction effect, a predetermined achievement effect (display of the level gauge image G301 on the fourth frame image G300d) may be executed.
When the achievement effect is executed in the restriction effect, the aspect of the effect symbol may change to the special aspect.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B3
A gaming machine according to invention B2.
When the achievement effect is not executed in the restriction effect, the aspect of the effect symbol may change to the special aspect.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B4
A gaming machine according to invention B3.
The effect executing means is
When the aspect of the effect symbol is changed to the special aspect after the restriction effect, a predetermined reach effect may be executed.
It is characterized by that.

PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 1 ... Game board 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 ... Production design G300 ... Level gauge frame image G301 ... Level gauge image

Claims (2)

Judgment means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect by using a predetermined display means.
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a variable effect of displaying a predetermined effect symbol on the display means in a variable manner, and in the variable effect, a reach effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of the special gaming state. Is feasible and
In the variation effect, a restriction effect that limits the variation display of the effect symbol may be executed.
When the restriction effect is executed in the variation effect, there is a variation in the variation effect when the mode of the effect symbol whose variation display is restricted is changed to a special mode suggesting that the special gaming state is reached. There is a case where the mode of the effect symbol whose display is restricted is changed to a special mode for notifying the establishment of reach, which is a mode suggesting that the mode of the effect symbol may be developed into the reach effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The effect executing means is
In the limited effect, a predetermined achievement effect may be executed.
When the achievement effect is executed in the restriction effect, the aspect of the effect symbol may change to the special aspect.
When the achievement effect is not executed in the restriction effect, the aspect of the effect symbol may change to the special aspect.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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