JP6927582B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine acquires numerical information when a game ball wins a prize at the starting port, draws a big hit based on the numerical information, and wins a big hit when the big hit is won. Play the game. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine uses a liquid crystal display device and various effects to perform various effects indicating the result of a big hit lottery.

One of the accessories used to show the result of the big hit lottery is a display that displays numbers. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a pachinko gaming machine including a 7-segment display that can move between an appearance position that can be seen by a player and a hidden position that cannot be seen, and the 7-segment display is placed in a hidden position. A configuration is disclosed in which the 7-segment display displays the success of the production and the degree of expectation of a jackpot when the player is moved from the position to the appearance position.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-275127

As described above, a conventional display such as a 7-segment display is used for displaying a degree of expectation such as a big hit. However, when displaying such numbers, if the display moves in front of the liquid crystal display, for example, the display overlaps with the effect image produced by the liquid crystal display, making the effect image difficult to see. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the production using the display capable of displaying numbers in conjunction with the production of other production devices.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the above-mentioned conventional techniques. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine provided with a movable display capable of displaying numbers, and to provide a technique that does not easily interfere with the production by other production devices.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
Lottery means to draw big hits and
When the jackpot is won by the lottery means, the jackpot game means for executing the jackpot game and the jackpot game means
Image display means for displaying production images and
It is provided in front of the image display means and can be displaced to a first position and a second position which is more difficult for the player to see than the first position, and displays the number of prize balls during execution of the jackpot game. Number display means to do
With
The image display means
After starting the jackpot game, a predetermined effect image can be displayed at a position overlapping the first position of the number display means when viewed from the player.
The number display means
After the jackpot game is started, when the predetermined effect image is displayed by the image display means, it is in the second position and after the display of the predetermined effect image by the image display means is completed. , Move to the first position,
It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, a gaming machine provided with a movable display capable of displaying numbers, and a technique that does not easily interfere with the production by other production devices is realized.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of the game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the effect unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is a front view of the effect unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. Special figure 1 This is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead judgment table. This is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the 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 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. This is a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the board movable body. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the 2nd segment display and the 4th segment display. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the 1st segment display. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the 3rd segment display. It is a figure which shows the display example of the character of the segment display of a movable board. It is a figure which shows the display example of the number of the segment display of a movable board. It is a figure which shows the production using the board movable body during a jackpot game (from the opening game to the round game). It is a flowchart of a count update process. It is a figure which shows the production using the board movable body during a jackpot game (ending). It is a figure which shows the production at the time of music selection during a jackpot game. It is a figure which shows the numerical display at the initial position by the board movable body during a jackpot game. It is a figure which shows the production at the time of selection of the production mode during the jackpot game during the jackpot game. It is a figure which shows the application example of the production at the time of music selection during a jackpot game.

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 as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23 m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame. 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 the game ball is provided. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) 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. ing. 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. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided.

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

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 23 m. The speaker 52 has 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. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit YU has a game board 1. 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. An image display device 50 provided with a display unit 50a capable of displaying an image is provided on the back surface of the game board 1, and the display unit 50a can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 1A.

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

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

A center frame (center decorative body) 61 for decorating the peripheral edge of the opening 1A is provided near the center of the game area 6. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding the game ball to the first starting port 11, which will be described later, and a warp capable of guiding the game ball to the stage.

Further, 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 11D which enables or makes it impossible to enter the second start opening 12. A start winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided.

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 (4 in this embodiment) of the 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 difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. Then, in a special state different from the normal state, the game ball moves to an open position where the game ball can easily 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. It is possible to enter the ball into the mouth 12. 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 (4 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 10 in which a game ball can be entered. When a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number of game balls (three in this embodiment) 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 normally closes the first special winning opening 14, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. When the AT opening / closing member 14k normally operates in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. In the present embodiment, the game ball can be entered 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 (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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 is normally in a closed state that closes the second large winning opening 15, and it is impossible or 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. In this embodiment, the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 15 only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state. 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 (15 in this embodiment) of the 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 are provided as areas through which the game ball can pass (enter). The game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening sensor 15a is sorted into the specific area 16 or the 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 for the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called the first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k swings in the second state (passing allowable state: front view of FIG. 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 operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

The specific area 16 is provided with a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the specific area 16 and allows the game ball to pass downward. Further, the non-specific area 17 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the non-specific area 17 and allows 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, depending on the playability, it is possible to provide two large winning devices such as the first large winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a sorting device.

Returning to the explanation of the game board 1, as shown in FIG. 2, at the substantially lowermost part of the game area 6, a game ball that was driven into the game area 6 but did not win any winning opening is placed in the game area 6. Two out ports 19 for discharging to the outside of the above are provided. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light. The board lamp 54 is arranged on the rear surface of the game board 1. Therefore, the board lamp 54 illuminates the game board 1 from the back surface of the game board 1. Further, the panel lamp 54 is provided on the front side of the image display device 50 or at a position not overlapping with the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front. Therefore, the image display device 50 does not block the illumination of the board lamp 54 when viewed from the player (front view, front-back direction).

The game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (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 6A 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 6B is called "right-handed". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of a large number of game nails and the like.

A first starting port 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting port 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting the left side. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right, so that the player can pass through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first large winning opening 14. Alternatively, it is possible to aim for a prize in the second large winning 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 (an example of an identification symbol), 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 special figure display 81 notifies the result of the special figure lottery. The special figure display 81 displays the special figure in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special figure. 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 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is a lost symbol composed of lighting only the LED on the far right, such as "■■■■■■■ □". Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

Further, in the special figure display 81, in the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed 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.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are acquired. There are times. 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 special figure hold indicator 83 displays the number of special figure hold indicators. Specifically, each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the special figure is formed by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold indicators. It is possible to display the number of holds.

In addition, the general map display 82 notifies the result of the general map lottery. The normal figure display 82 displays the normal figure in a variable manner and then stops and displays the normal figure. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed normal map, the normal map 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 the regular map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is opened. ..

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

Further, in the normal map display 82, in the variable display of the normal map, the variable display of the normal map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the normal map is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the normal diagram is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are turned on alternately. The mode of the variable display in the normal drawing is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. 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". Further, in the present embodiment, the normal figure hold indicator for displaying the number of normal figure hold indicators is not provided, but the normal figure hold indicator may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure holding indicator, for example, one having the same configuration as the special drawing holding indicator 83 can be adopted.

Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. An image display device 50 and a board movable device 55 are mounted on the production unit 1U.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. If the image display device 50 can display an image, the image display device 50 may be composed of a plurality of liquid crystal displays, a dot matrix LED, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, or the like. It may be a display device of.

The board movable device 55 includes a decorated board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k is located behind the game board 1 (back side) and in front of the image display device 50 (front side), and is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a.

FIG. 5A schematically shows how the board movable body 55k is held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which it is not operating. At this time, the board movable body 55k is located below the image display device 50 and at a position that does not substantially overlap with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player, and does not interfere with the visual recognition of the image displayed on the display unit 50a. That is, the board movable body 55k is in a hidden position when viewed from the player. When driven by the drive source of the board movable device 55, the board movable body 55k moves (rises) upward. Then, when the board movable body 55k moves to a predetermined position (display position), the board movable body 55k is stopped. As a result, the board movable body 55k is in a state of appearing from a position hidden from the player's point of view. At this time, the raised board movable body 55k overlaps with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player, and a part of the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game. For example, it stands by at a position above the image display device 50 and does not substantially overlap with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player, and when driven by the drive source of the board movable device 55, it moves (descends) downward. Another board movable body may be provided.

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 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 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 (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. The game board 1 includes an effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 that controls effects such as game effects) and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 that controls payout of game balls. It is provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls the game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub 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 (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, panel movable device 55, etc.). It suffices if it is possible to control various effects.

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

As shown in FIG. 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 clears the information stored in the game I / O (Input / Output) port portion 118 for inputting or outputting data or signals and the game RAM 104 to the game CPU 102. A RAM clear switch 119 for making the data is mounted.

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

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

The first start port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided for each general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first large winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 14. The second large winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (enters the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (enters the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

The type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first special winning opening solenoid 14s, a second special winning opening solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first prize-winning port solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first prize-winning device 14D. The second prize-winning port solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second prize-winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, the main control board 100 includes indicators 8 (special figure 1 display 81a, special figure 2 display 81b, normal figure display 82, special figure 1 hold display 83a, and special figure 2 hold display 83b. ) Is connected. 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 also receives a signal from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as a prepaid card inserted), and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 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 programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. RTC139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC139 operates by the electric power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 operates. It operates by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for RTC 139 may be provided on the sub control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is an image display device on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Display control of 50 is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be both transmission of a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. .. Further, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data, moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. (Including) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the expansion area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and the image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as an RGB signal. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

The display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

The effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Is output.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120. The CPU may be mounted using the voice control circuit 161 as a substrate. 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 serving as a drive source, and various lamps are connected to the sub control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100 or the like.

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

The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a panel drive motor 55 m for driving the panel movable device 55, a frame drive motor 58 m for driving the frame movable device 58, and a normal button vibration motor 40 m for vibrating the normal button 40. A special button vibration motor 41m or the like that vibrates the special button 41 is included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation, or can apply vibration to each input device. 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. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the vibration mode of each input device, and controls the vibration applied to each input device via the lamp control circuit 151. The motor that vibrates the button may vibrate a movable object inside the button in addition to the mode of directly vibrating the button. Further, 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.

Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit 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 board, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

3. 3. Main games played by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. Each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and a table different from these is shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, for the configuration in which another table is not shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used, and the "pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later It is assumed that the configuration in which another table is shown in the explanation of "features" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, the games related to Fuzu will be explained. 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 variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing variable display). Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal figure that is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the lost symbol of the normal figure is also referred to as "missed normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 once is completed. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed. Further, in the following, passing the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal drawing start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to the normal map when the normal map 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 for performing collision detection. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Random numbers are appropriately provided with a range.

3-1-1. Collision detection of a normal figure The hit judgment of a normal figure is a judgment for determining whether or not a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9 (A). The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time reduction state (non-time reduction hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time reduction state (time reduction hit determination table). In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number value) is assigned to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether the player is a hit or a loser by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal figure is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

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

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state). That is, the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). There is a time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). It is not necessary to divide the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to make the fluctuation time of the normal map different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. Regarding the variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped, the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds is determined. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal figure fluctuation pattern in which the normal figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a 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 elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements corresponds to a gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state (non-time saving state or time saving state). The auxiliary game control table corresponds to the game state (non-time saving state or time saving state). Auxiliary game components are stored in each auxiliary game control table. The number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time (a time when it is difficult to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as a "short open auxiliary game". Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is used only for the second opening time (time (for example, 3.0 seconds) in which it is easy to win the game ball in the electric chew 12D), which is longer than the first opening time. Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as a "long open auxiliary game". The opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same for the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

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

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 one winning is completed. On the other hand, if the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed.

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 and acquires special figure-related random numbers when the starting conditions are satisfied. Various judgments are made on the 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. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-2-1. The jackpot determination of the special figure The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (A). The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is assigned to the jackpot and the loss which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. 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 The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (B) when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. Each type of jackpot symbol corresponds to a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variable display of the special symbol type (special figure 1 or special figure 2), in other words, the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the prize that generated the jackpot symbol type determination). Is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12) in which the above was performed. That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes 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. There is a jackpot 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 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. The distribution rate for each jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

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

3-2-3. Reach judgment The reach judgment is for determining whether or not to generate reach in the special figure variation effect described later according to the reach judgment table as shown in FIG. 10 (C) when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss. It is a judgment.

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

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value of the reach random number (reach random number value) is divided into "with reach" (generates reach) and "without reach" (does not generate reach), which are the results of reach judgment. ing. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the acquired reach random numbers according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random number values determined to be “with reach” is different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. The probability of being determined to have reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "with reach" that is performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is called "loss with reach", and "without reach" is sometimes called "loss without reach". ..

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment uses a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, and the variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment). It is a judgment for determining the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed in both cases of a big hit and a loss as a result of the big hit judgment. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. The special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect and the special figure variation effect. The identification information included in the special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss is also associated with the special figure hold number. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used in the above. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the tables of FIGS. 11 and 12. It is not necessary to associate the effect flow of the special figure variation effect with the special figure variation pattern.

Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 11 and 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be called by a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result), the effect content of the special figure variation effect, and the like. be. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot is called "big hit fluctuation". Then, among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". The special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach is called "N jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation", and in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The special figure fluctuation pattern that is called is called "L loss fluctuation", and among the misses with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss fluctuation". In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to loss without reach is called "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal loss fluctuations (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation) in which the fluctuation times are different from each other. Further, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss fluctuation are collectively referred to as the SP fluctuation.

3-2-4. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination according to the pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning a prize at the starting port). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, and special features. Figure variation pattern There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 or second start port 12) related to the start winning. That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (first look-ahead determination table) when the first start opening 11 is won, and a look-ahead determination table (second look-ahead determination table) when the second start opening 12 is won. And there is. The look-ahead determination table may not be divided according to the type of starting port (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12).

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

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state. And a second look-ahead determination table used when the time is shortened. It is not necessary to divide the look-ahead determination table for each game state. Further, what kind of determination is included in the look-ahead determination can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the 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 that make up such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 14 and 2nd big winning opening 15) are opened in each round game. It includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). After the stop display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , Is done. Then, in 16R (final round), a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Will be done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the first large winning opening sensor 14a or the second large winning opening sensor 15a, the first large winning opening 14 or the first large winning opening sensor 15a is detected. The round game is terminated even before the maximum opening time of the two major winning openings 15 has elapsed.

The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 10B), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C may be executed when the case is B, and the jackpot game C may be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

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

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be an opening / closing mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 16”. Further, the fact that the specific area 16 is in the open state is also referred to as "V open", and the fact that the specific area 16 is in the closed state is also referred to as "V closed".

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operating mode (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a certain opening / closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (make the game ball enter the specific area 16). In this way, by combining a certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16) and an opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the game ball is set to the specific region in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering the 16.

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

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 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" may be abbreviated as the "high probability high base state", respectively. As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

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

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", the "high probability low base game state", or the "big hit game state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state. Is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed according to 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 saving state. (See FIGS. 11 and 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 as compared with the non-time saving state.

In addition, the time saving state is more likely to have a shorter normal map fluctuation time than the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the normal map fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined (FIG. 9 (B)). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

In addition, the time-saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the normal drawing lottery than in the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 9 (A)). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the hit is determined to be a hit per unit time is larger.

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

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

In the time-saving state, the winning is easy to win, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long, as compared with the non-time-saving state. That is, the game related to the general map is set in favor of the player in three points. However, the points set in favor of this player may be some of these. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time-saving state does not have to be one in which the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure fluctuation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time-saving state.

Further, 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 normal figure lottery (hit judgment related to the normal figure) is performed, but the special figure lottery (big hit judgment) is not performed. Therefore, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. NS. Further, as for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned gaming states or only a part of them. Further, the various gaming states described in the present specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth gaming state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4. Main effects by the gaming machine Next, the main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 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 state is in a standby state in which the special figure variation effect is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 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, a frequency setting of the effect to be executed, and the like.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a non-time saving state. be. 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 (nighttime normal background image G104) representing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is a third normal effect mode in which the jackpot is not won. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or a plurality of times. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. 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 indicates that it is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probabilistic 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 indicates that it is a normal probability state and a time saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image (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 the jackpot game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and indicates 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 opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and the right prompting "right-handed" are displayed on the display unit 50a. 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. In the variable display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect symbol, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the board movable device 55, the frame movable device 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. It is possible to perform other effects using the various effect devices of. In this case, it is possible to perform another effect in parallel with the variable display of the effect symbol, and it is possible to continue performing another effect even after the stop display of the effect symbol is performed.

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 substantially evenly divided into three in the left-right direction. It is possible to provide the symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

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

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

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, 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, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium size symbol KZ2, and the right small are displayed. When the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and the variable display of the special figure is not performed and the variable display of the special figure is waiting, FIG. 17 (B) As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. 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. 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, and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and 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. 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 loss. 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. 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.

In addition, regarding the stopping mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that suggest loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches", and the loose stitches when the reach is established are referred to as "reach loose stitches". .. How to combine the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reach breaks (for example, "23.1", "5/8/6", etc.), and each of the effects that make up the reach breaks. The combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2", "5,4,5", etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how to combine the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (doublet) that suggests a big hit (for example, "2.2.2", "7,7,7", etc.). Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

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

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, an effect suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character (friend character) wins the battle and stands up) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped modes (so-called) suggesting a big hit. Stop display with doublet). 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 of winning and standing up) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disjointed eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode 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, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss", and 100% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", and the execution probability of SP reach is determined to be a jackpot. If the result of is "missing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is set to 100%, and the jackpot expectation of SP reach is set higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to do. 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". 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.

4-2-4. The L-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a "big hit" is lower than SP reach but higher than N reach, and is a production to make the player expect a big hit. Functions as. The execution time of the reach effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of the SP reach (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. The content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the reach effect of the SP reach is progressively executed after the reach effect of the L reach.

4-3. Hold Icon Display Area As shown in FIG. 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. Further, it is also possible to provide a hold icon display area 50d but not to provide the icon display area 50e, or to not provide both.

4-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect in response to a game ball winning a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

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 an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, a movable device (panel movable device 55, frame movable device 58), an input device (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using a movable device (board movable device 55, frame movable device 58) as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect of operating the movable device (board movable device 55, frame movable device 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 board movable device 55 operates and the board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a. Then, it is suggested that it develops into SP reach. At this time, it is preferable that the effect image is displayed in the space that does not overlap with the board movable body 55k of the display unit 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position) and develops 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. Further, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform the movable body effect as a so-called ghost effect.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 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 of causing the player to operate 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 input device (special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, FIG. 22 (A) shows. As described above, an effect of urging the operation of the special button 41 (operation promotion effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image 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 the remaining time of the operation valid period. (Operation valid period remaining time image G33) and. 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 operation valid period, or after the operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 22 (B). In addition, the board movable device 55 operates, and the 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 panel 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 to the player 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.

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

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

Following the power-on processing, the game control microcomputer 101 disables interrupts (S002) and executes normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003). 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 game control microcomputer 101 allows interrupts (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 side timer interrupt process (S005), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes the output process (S101). 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). It is performed both after the end of S005) and until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

Following the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107). The distribution device 16D is operated when a special game is performed using the second prize-winning device 15D. However, the sorting device 16D may be operated in a constant operation from the time the power is turned on.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S108) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned 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 game control microcomputer 101 has a general winning opening sensor processing, a gate sensor processing, a second starting opening sensor processing, a first starting opening sensor processing, a first winning opening sensor processing, and a second large winning opening sensor processing. The winning opening sensor processing and the specific area sensor processing are 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, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. In addition, a command for a general winning opening sensor is generated according to the determination result.

In the gate sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 4) of ordinary symbol random numbers are stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106, the newly acquired ordinary symbol random numbers are not stored. In addition, a gate sensor command is generated according to the determination result.

In the second start port sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers and the second look-ahead determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, according to the determination result, the result of 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 result of the second look-ahead judgment are displayed. Generate a command for the second start port sensor including the second start winning command to be represented.

In the first start port sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers and the first look-ahead determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, according to the determination result, the result of 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 result of the first look-ahead judgment are displayed. Generate a command for the first start port sensor including the first start winning command to be represented.

In the first big winning opening sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the first big winning opening sensor 14a. In addition, a command for the first large winning opening sensor according to the determination result is generated.

In the second big winning opening sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning opening sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second large winning opening sensor according to the determination result is generated.

In the specific area sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. In addition, a command for a specific area sensor is generated according to the determination result.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially performs the normal symbol standby processing, the normal symbol variation processing, the normal symbol determination processing, and the auxiliary game control processing. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal diagram and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a hit determination 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 detection and the normal map fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, the variable display of the normal map is started by the normal map display 82 based on the normal map fluctuation time associated with the determined normal map fluctuation pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal symbol. In the normal symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 101 displays the stop display of the normal map based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map during execution. conduct. 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 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 stops and displays the stop display according to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the running normal figure. It is determined whether or not the normal figure is a winning pattern. 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 game control microcomputer 101 controls the auxiliary game based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. In addition, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the processing result.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially performs a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol determination process, a jackpot game control process, and a game state setting process. 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 game control microcomputer 101 performs the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b. , Special figure 2 Hold storage unit shift processing is performed. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is performed. ..

In the special figure 2 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 corresponds to the special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the current game state. Using the jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination for determining whether a jackpot or a loss is performed is performed. 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol specification command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 includes 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 current game. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined by using the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table according to the state. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command is associated with the information regarding the special figure 2, the information regarding the result of the jackpot determination, the information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the information regarding the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. Information on the special map fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b by one to the first area side, and at the same time, shifts the special figure 2 related random numbers to the first area side. The special figure 2 related random numbers are cleared from the special figure 2 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 processing is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 corresponds to the 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 the current game state. Using the jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination for determining whether a jackpot or a loss is performed is performed. 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol specification command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 includes 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 current game. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined by using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table according to the state. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (the number of special figure 1 hold) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command is associated with the information regarding the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot determination, the information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the information regarding the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Information such as special map fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a by one to the first area side, and at the same time, shifts the special figure 1 related random numbers to the first area side. The special figure 1 related random number is cleared from the special figure 1 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 processing is generated.

If both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is prioritized, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed in parallel. It is not done.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 101 terminates the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 81 according to the elapse of the special symbol variation time, and at the same time, the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination. Stop and display the figure. 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 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts to the jackpot game state when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is the jackpot symbol. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the number of special figure 2 hold and the number of special figure 1 hold are "0", it indicates that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the standby state. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Big hit game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the passage of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. In addition, the ending is started according to the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination.

[2-3-5. Game status setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the game state setting process, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the high probability state at the end of the jackpot game state when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability 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. Control of the game by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27. 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 effect control microcomputer 121 disables interrupts (S4002) and executes random number update processing (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for performing determinations related to various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determining the effect for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process is completed, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the command transmission process (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). The sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light through the circuit 151 (various light emission effects by light emission are executed), and the board movable device 55 or the frame movable device 58 is operated (various movable bodies by the operation). (Perform directing). In this way, various effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized.

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

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. This receive interrupt process is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, the effect control microcomputer 121 has an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4103). S4104) is sequentially performed.

In the input processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 detects 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, and sets a command according to the detection result for the effect. Create data. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are made to emit light at a timing that matches the effect of the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, the movable body effect of operating the movable device such as the board movable device 55 and the frame movable device 58 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. The drive data is output in order to perform. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates each movable device in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[2.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, the effect control microcomputer 121 has received command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), and effect data creation. The processing (S4204) is sequentially performed.

In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the command stored in the receive buffer of the effect RAM 124 by the reception interrupt process (S4010), and processes according to the command (for example, the effect selection or the effect mode). Set, set commands, etc.). In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

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

7. Characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the production using the movable board 55k.

7-1. Big hit game of pachinko gaming machine PY1 First, a big hit game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (big hit games 1 to 5) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG. 28.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines either the "big hit symbol 1" or the "big hit symbol 2" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special symbol determination process based on the winning of the first starting port 11). It can be decided. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 1" at a rate of 65% and the "big hit symbol 2" at a rate of 35%. Further, in the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special symbol determination process based on the winning of the second starting port 12), the "big hit symbol 3", "big hit symbol 4", or Any of the "big hit symbols 5" can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "big hit symbol 3" at a rate of 60%, "big hit symbol 4" at a rate of 5%, and "big hit symbol 5" at a rate of 35%. To decide with.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game according to the type of the determined jackpot symbol. Specifically, the "big hit game 1" executed when the "big hit symbol 1" is determined and the "big hit game 2" executed when the "big hit symbol 2" is determined are round games. Is performed 8 times. Then, the first large winning opening 14 is opened once per round game, and the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per opening. In this embodiment, the expected value of the number of balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 1 or the jackpot symbol 2 is about 1200.

In addition, in the "big hit game 3" executed when the "big hit symbol 3" is determined and the "big hit game 4" executed when the "big hit symbol 4" is determined, the round game is played 16 times. Will be done. Then, in "Big hit game 3", in all of 1R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 per one round game is opened once, and the first for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per opening. The big winning opening 14 is opened. On the other hand, in the "big hit game 4", the first big winning opening 14 is opened three times in 1R. The opening time is different for each opening, the first and second opening opens the first large winning opening 14 for a maximum of 2.0 seconds, and the third opening opens the first large opening for a maximum of 25.5 seconds. The winning opening 14 is opened. In the 1st round, the opening time of the first large winning opening 14 is extremely short in the opening of the first two times, and it is unlikely that a prize will be won. From 2R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In this embodiment, the expected value of the number of balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 3 or the jackpot symbol 4 is about 2400.

Further, in the "big hit game 5" executed when the "big hit symbol 5" is determined, the round game is performed twice. Then, in the "big hit game 5", in all of 1R to 2R, the first big winning opening 14 per one round game is opened once, and the first for a maximum of 2.0 seconds per opening. The big winning opening 14 is opened. In this jackpot game 5, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which it is unlikely that a winning will be made to the first big winning opening 14. In this embodiment, the expected value of the number of balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 5 is several tens.

Therefore, in "big hit game 3" and "big hit game 4" in which the number of round games is 16 times, "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 2" in which the number of round games is 8 times and the number of round games are It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the two "big hit game 5", and the jackpot game states in which "big hit game 3" and "big hit game 4" are executed are "big hit game 1" and "big hit game 1". It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the "big hit game 2" or the "big hit game 5" is executed.

Next, a game state in which the game control microcomputer 101 can be controlled will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game regardless of which of "big hit game 1", "big hit game 2", "big hit game 3", "big hit game 4", and "big hit game 5" is executed. The later game state is set to the time saving state. In addition, when any of the big hit games of "big hit game 1", "big hit game 3", and "big hit game 4" is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while "big hit game". When the jackpot game of either "Game 2" or "Big hit game 5" is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the normal probability state. That is, after "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4", it is controlled to a high probability high base game state (high probability state and time saving state), and "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 2" or "big hit game". After "5", it is controlled to a low-probability high-base gaming state (normal probability state and time-saving state).

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

Therefore, the "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" in which the high probability state is set after that is from the "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 5" in which the high probability state is not set after that. Can be said to be a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. Further, the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" is executed is more than the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 5" is executed. It can be said that it is an advantageous game state.

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

7-2. Board movable body 55k
Subsequently, the details of the board movable body 55k included in the board moving device 55 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. One of the features of the movable board 55k is a plurality of segment indicators.

As shown in FIG. 29, the board movable body 55k has a display group 56 including four segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564, and a main body 550 on which the display group 56 is installed. doing. For each of the segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564, the first segment indicator 561, the second segment indicator 562, the third segment indicator 563, and the fourth segment indicator 564 are used in this order from the left side.

The main body 550 has a shape imitating a special button 41 (see FIG. 1). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the special button 41 has a sword-themed design, more specifically, a sword handle, a brim, and a part of the sword. The main body 550 of the movable board 55k is also designed to remind them of them, like the special button 41. That is, the main body portion 550 of the board movable body 55k is composed of a sword portion 551, a collar portion 552, and a handle portion 553. Then, the segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564 are arranged in a row on the sword portion 551.

Further, in the board movable body 55k, the left end and the right end of the main body 550 in the left-right direction are supported by the effect unit 1U, and are further supported so as to be slidable in the up-down direction. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, in the board movable body 55k, the main body portion 550 can be displaced in the vertical direction, and when the main body portion 550 is displaced in the vertical direction, the display group 56 is also displaced in the vertical direction. ..

The design applied to the main body 550 of the movable board 55k does not have to follow the motif of the special button 41, and other motifs may be adopted. Further, the board movable body 55k may be displaced not only in the vertical direction but also in the horizontal direction. For example, the main body portion 550 of the board movable body 55k is separated into a sword portion 551, a collar portion 552, and a handle portion 553, and are separately arranged on the left side and the right side of the image display device 50, respectively, at predetermined timings. Each may move to the center and be combined with the integrated main body 550.

Further, the number of segment indicators in the indicator group 56 is not limited to four. That is, it may be 3 or less, or 5 or more. Further, in the board movable body 55k, the segment indicators are arranged in a row in the left-right direction, but a plurality of rows may be provided. For example, if two rows are provided in the vertical direction and four segment indicators are arranged in the horizontal direction in each row, a total of eight segment indicators of 2 × 4 are arranged in the main body 550. For example, an LED corresponds to the light emitting means of each segment display. The lighting control of each segment display of the display group 56 is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 via the lamp control circuit 151.

Next, each segment display 561, 562, 563, 564 constituting the display group 56 will be described. In the present embodiment, the second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 have the same configuration, and these segment displays will be described first.

The second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 are general 7-segment displays, and as shown in FIG. 30 (A), the seven segments 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d, 57e, 57f, It is composed of 57 g. Then, by turning on or off each segment, Arabic numerals of "0" to "9" are expressed as shown in FIG. 30 (B). Specifically, the second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 have two segments 57a, 57g arranged horizontally, and four segments 57b, 57e, 57c arranged vertically. The outer shell is formed by 57f, and the remaining one segment 57d is arranged so as to cross the center of the area surrounded by the outer shell.

Further, the second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 can express some alphabets in addition to Arabic numerals. For example, "A" can be expressed by lighting a segment other than the segment 57g. Further, "C" can be expressed by lighting the segments 57a, 57b, 57e, and 57g. Hereinafter, a general 7-segment display such as the 2nd segment display 562 and the 4th segment display 564 will also be referred to as a "general segment display".

In the first segment display 561, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), in the general segment display, the segment 57h is further obliquely downward to the right in the area surrounded by the segments 57d, 57e, 57f, 57g. Have been placed. That is, the first segment display 561 is composed of eight segments. By using the segment 57h, the first segment display 561 can express characters that cannot be expressed by the second segment display 562. For example, by lighting the segment 57h and further lighting the segments 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d, 57e, “R” can be expressed as shown in FIG. 31 (B). Of course, by turning off the segment 57h, characters that can be expressed by a general segment display can be displayed. Hereinafter, a segment display to which a new segment is added, such as the first segment display 561, is also referred to as a “first special segment display”.

The arrangement of the added segments in the first special segment display is not limited to the arrangement of the first segment display 561. For example, it may be arranged in the area surrounded by the segments 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d, or may be arranged upward to the right. Further, the number of segments to be added is not limited to one, and a plurality of segments may be added. The number of segments to be added and the arrangement may be appropriately determined according to the characters to be expressed.

As shown in FIG. 32 (A), in the third segment display 563, the segment 57d is divided into two segments (the left side is 57d1 and the right side is 57d2), and the third segment display 563 is individually lit. Or can be turned off. That is, the third segment display 563 is also composed of eight segments. The third segment display 563 can express characters that cannot be expressed by the general segment display by using the segments 57d1 and 57d2. For example, by lighting the segment 57d2 and further lighting the segments 57a, 57b, 57e, 57f, 57g, “G” can be expressed as shown in FIG. 32 (B). In this way, new characters can be displayed by turning on only one of the segments 57d1 and 57d2 and turning off the other. Of course, by turning on or off both segments 57d1 and 57d2, characters that can be expressed by a general segment display can be displayed. Hereinafter, a segment display in which a part of the segments is divided, such as the third segment display 563, is also referred to as a “second special segment display”. Further, the first special segment display and the second segment display are also collectively referred to as a "special segment display".

The number of segments to be divided in the second special segment display is not limited to the third segment display 563. For example, a segment other than the segment 57d may be divided, and the number of divisions is not limited to two and may be three or more. Further, the number of segments to be divided is not limited to one, and may be plural. The segment division target and the number of divisions may be appropriately determined according to the characters to be expressed.

As described above, in the display group 56 of this embodiment, a general segment display and a special segment display are mixedly mounted. By using a special segment display, it is possible to easily express a character string containing a specific character or number. For example, if the character string you want to express is fixed, you can place the special segment display at the location corresponding to the character you want to express with that character string, and you do not have to use all the segment indicators as special segment indicators. good. For example, as shown in FIG. 33, when "ROGO" is displayed as a specific character string, the first segment display 561 is used as the first special segment display and the second segment display is used as in this embodiment. The 562 may be a general segment display, the third segment display 563 may be a second special segment display, and the fourth segment display 564 may be a general segment display. That is, only two locations may be used as a special segment display, and the other may be used as a general segment display. By displaying only a part of the special segment in this way, it is cheaper and simpler to control than the case where all of the display is a special segment display.

In the display group 56 of this embodiment, the first special segment display, the general segment display, the second special segment display, and the general segment display are arranged in this order from the left. What kind of segment display is arranged? Whether or not it may be appropriately determined depending on the character string to be expressed.

Moreover, even if the special segment display is used, it is possible to express numbers in the same manner as the general segment display. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 34, the board movable body 55k may substitute the effect symbol display effect by displaying the numbers side by side, or may perform an effect expressing a counter or a timer.

7-3. Production using the movable board 55k Next, the production using the movable board 55k will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute a prize ball count effect performed during a jackpot game as an effect using the board movable body 55k.

7-3-1. Prize ball count production (normal time)
The prize ball count effect will be described with reference to FIG. 35. In the prize ball count production, the number of prize balls generated during one big hit game is counted and displayed by the display group 56. For example, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 wins the jackpot symbol 3 in the lottery of the special figure 2, and executes the prize ball counting effect during the period when the jackpot game 3 is executed.

When the jackpot game is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 first executes the jackpot opening effect as shown in FIG. 35A during the opening period of the jackpot game. In the jackpot opening effect, the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and the right-handed image G108 prompting "right-handed" are displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. At this time, the board movable body 55k is in the standby state, and each segment display of the display group 56 is in the initial state. The initial state of the segment display may be, for example, "0" or all segments may be turned off. Further, a specific character string such as "ROGO" may be displayed.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a counter for counting the number of prize balls acquired during one big hit game as a counter for counting the number of prize balls, and a prize ball counter for counting the number of prize balls acquired during one big hit game, and during continuous big hit games (so-called consecutive villas). The effect RAM 124 has a cumulative number of prize balls counter that counts the cumulative number of acquired prize balls, and the effect control microcomputer 121 resets the prize ball counter during the opening period of the jackpot game. The cumulative prize ball counter is reset by the effect control microcomputer 121 during the opening period of the jackpot game in the low probability low base state, that is, the jackpot game at the time of the first hit. In other words, the cumulative prize ball counter is not reset by the effect control microcomputer 121 during the opening period of the jackpot game at the time of so-called consecutive villas.

When the opening period ends, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the 1R round game. Along with this, the jackpot opening production is finished and the round production is started. In the round production, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a right-handed image G108, a round image G109 showing the number of rounds, and a prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of prize balls paid out, as shown in FIG. 35 (B). Is displayed. The number of prize balls suggested by the image G110 displays the cumulative number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game in consecutive jackpots. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads out the value of the cumulative prize ball counter at the start of the first round game, and displays the value on the prize ball number image G110.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 sets the display value, which is a numerical value displayed by the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k, to "0" in the 1R round effect, and shifts the board movable body 55k from the initial position to the display position. The movable board 55k is moved and stopped in front of the image display device 50 as seen from the player. In this embodiment, the board movable body 55k is stopped at a position substantially intermediate in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a and at a position where the position in the vertical direction is substantially the same as that of the board lamp 54 (see FIG. 2). The right-handed image G108, the round image G109, and the prize ball number image G110 are displayed at positions that do not overlap with the board movable body 55k when viewed from the player.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 uses the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k to perform a count-up display suggesting the number of prize balls paid out during the jackpot game. ..

Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 detects the winning of the game ball to the first special winning opening 14 by the first large winning opening sensor 14a, the main control board 100 generates a command for the first large winning opening sensor. It is input to the sub control board 120. Further, when the winning of the game ball to the second winning opening 15 is detected by the second winning opening sensor 15a, the main control board 100 generates a command for the second winning opening sensor and inputs it to the sub control board 120. NS. Further, when the general winning opening sensor 10a detects the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 10, the main control board 100 generates a command for the general winning opening sensor and inputs the command to the sub control board 120. Then, when each command is input to the sub-control board 120, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the value of the prize ball counter, adds the number of prize balls corresponding to each command, and sets the value of the prize ball counter. Update. The value of the prize ball counter indicates the number of prize balls obtained during one big hit game, and in addition to the prize balls obtained by winning the big prize opening, the general winning opening and the starting ball are entered. The prize balls won by will also be added.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the count update process shown in FIG. 36 at predetermined X-second intervals while the panel movable body 55k is in the display position. For example, in this embodiment, the predetermined X seconds is 0.1 seconds. In the count update process, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the prize ball counter value, which is the value of the prize ball counter, from the effect RAM 124 (S5001). Then, it is determined whether or not the prize ball counter value is larger than the value obtained by adding the addition value α to the display value of the board movable body 55k (S5002). The added value α is a value smaller than the number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) obtained by winning a prize in the first large winning opening 14, and for example, in this embodiment, the added value α is set to 2.

When the prize ball counter value is larger than the value obtained by adding the added value α to the displayed value of the board movable body 55k (S5002: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the value obtained by adding the added value α to the displayed value. As a new display value, the display value displayed by the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k is updated (S5003). On the other hand, when the prize ball counter value is not larger than the value obtained by adding the addition value α to the display value of the board movable body 55k (S5002: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a new prize ball counter value. As the display value, the display value displayed by the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k is updated (S5004).

That is, in the prize ball count production, the prize ball counter value is set so that the player can be given the feeling that the prize ball is obtained intermittently instead of updating the latest value every time the prize ball is obtained. As the upper limit, the display value displayed by the display group 56 of the movable board 55k is gradually added. Therefore, even after the round game is completed, if the displayed value does not reach the value of the prize ball counter, the displayed value is continuously updated. If the payout of the game balls actually paid out from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 cannot catch up with the winning prize balls, the payout will continue until the number of winning prize balls is reached even after the round game is completed. The display can be close to.

Further, in the prize ball count production, the number of prize balls suggested by the board movable body 55k is the number of prize balls in one big hit game, and even when the big hit games such as during a consecutive villa of big hits are continuous. , Counts and displays the number of prize balls obtained during the currently executed jackpot game. In this respect, it is different from the prize ball number image G110 which displays the cumulative number of prize balls obtained at the time of the big hit consecutive villas. The prize ball number image G110 is not updated during the execution of the prize ball count effect.

Further, the number of prize balls displayed by the board movable body 55k is the number of prize balls acquired during one big hit game, not the number reset for each round game, but in one big hit game. This is a value that is cumulatively added in the next round game. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), in the prize ball count production, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 completes the final round game in one jackpot game (the 16th round game in the jackpot game 3 of this embodiment). The number of prize balls obtained up to this point is displayed on the board movable body 55k.

After the end of the round game of the final round, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the jackpot ending effect during the ending period of the jackpot game. During the ending period, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 reads the value of the cumulative prize ball counter and adds the prize ball counter value. Then, in the jackpot ending production, the prize ball number image G110 is updated based on the number of prize balls acquired during this jackpot game.

As described above, in the prize ball count effect, the display value of the board movable body 55k is updated by adding the added value α at a predetermined X second interval, so that the board movable body 55k is displayed at the end of the final round. The value may not be the prize ball counter value. Therefore, in the jackpot ending effect, first, as shown in FIG. 37 (E), the display value of the board movable body 55k is updated to the prize ball number counter value. That is, the display value of the board movable body 55k is updated to the original number of prize balls acquired during this jackpot game. At this time, the effect image G115 is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 around the movable board 55k. By displaying the effect image G115, it is possible to give the player a special feeling that the number of prize balls displayed on the movable board 55k increases at once.

After that, as shown in FIG. 37 (F), the prize ball number image G110 is displayed above the board movable body 55k, and the numerical display is enlarged. At this time, the board movable body 55k may be moved to a position below the display position and above the initial position so that the player can recognize the numerical value of the display group 56. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts a cumulative counter update effect for updating the prize ball number image G110.

In the cumulative counter update effect, the display value of the movable board 55k is counted down with the current display value as the initial value, and the display value of the prize ball number image G110 is the cumulative number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game up to the previous time. Is used as the initial value for count-up display. At this time, the addition pace of the prize ball number image G110 and the subtraction pace of the board movable body 55k are matched, and the count-up display and the count-down display are synchronized. Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (G), the effect image G116 in which the numbers move from the board movable body 55k toward the prize ball number image G110 is displayed on the display unit 50a. As a result, a new effect is created that creates a feeling that the numerical value displayed on the movable board 55k (accessory) is absorbed by the numerical value displayed on the display unit 50a (liquid crystal display) of the image display device 50. Become.

As shown in FIG. 37 (H), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 continues the cumulative counter update effect until the display value of the board movable body 55k becomes 0. Then, after the display value of the board movable body 55k becomes 0 and the value of the cumulative counter is displayed on the prize ball number image G110, the prize balls indicated by the cumulative counter are obtained as shown in FIG. 37 (I). The cumulative counter value suggestion image G118 suggesting that the fact is displayed is displayed on the display unit 50a.

By using the board movable body 55k arranged in front of the image display device 50 in this way to count up and display the number of prize balls in one big hit game, prize balls are obtained for the player. You can give a feeling of satisfaction to that. In particular, a large number of prize balls can be obtained for the player by performing the prize ball counting effect with a jackpot symbol (for example, jackpot symbol 3 or jackpot symbol 4 in this embodiment) in which the number of prize balls is larger than that of other jackpot symbols. It is possible to give a feeling of satisfaction to what is being done, and it can be a more effective production.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may execute the prize ball count effect not only when the jackpot symbol 3 is won but also when another jackpot symbol is won. For example, even when the jackpot symbol 4 is won, the number of round games is 16 and the number of prize balls can be expected to be large (see FIG. 28), so it is desirable to execute the prize ball count effect. Further, even when the big hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, that is, even when the big hit symbol 1 or the big hit symbol 2 is won, the prize ball count effect may be executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol 5 is won, the number of round games is two, and even in each round game, the first big winning opening 14 is opened only for 2.0 seconds, and almost no prize can be expected. In this case, even if the prize ball count effect is performed, the count display ends immediately, and it cannot be expected to give the player a sufficient sense of satisfaction. Therefore, it is desirable not to execute the prize ball count effect.

7-3-2. Prize ball count production (when selecting a song)
Subsequently, a case where the execution condition of the music selection effect is satisfied during the execution of the round game, that is, a case where the prize ball count effect and the music selection effect are combined will be described with reference to FIG. 38.

A plurality of songs are stored in the production ROM 123 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The music selection effect is an effect that allows the player to select a music to be output during the jackpot game, and displays a music selection screen and accepts a music selection operation.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 satisfies, for example, the execution condition of the music selection effect in the first round game of the jackpot game 3 satisfying a specific condition. As a specific condition, for example, it corresponds to the first jackpot game 3 executed after the first hit. Further, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the same music is continuously output a predetermined number of times or more. In addition to this, for example, in the case of a configuration in which some songs cannot be selected at the time of selecting the first song and the number of song choices is increased each time a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first jackpot game 3 after the number of song choices is increased. It may be a specific condition. It should be noted that the execution condition of the music selection effect may be satisfied in the first round game every time the jackpot game 3 is executed without setting a specific condition.

When the jackpot game 3 satisfying the above-mentioned specific conditions is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 first executes the jackpot opening effect as shown in FIG. 38A during the opening period of the jackpot game. This opening effect is the same as in FIG. 35 (A) described above.

When the opening period ends, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the 1R round game. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the round effect and also starts the music selection effect as shown in FIG. 38 (B1). In the music selection effect, a music selection screen G120 showing a list of selectable music and the selected music is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the music selection remaining time image G121 for displaying the remaining time during which the music can be selected is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, during the execution of the music selection effect, the input operation of the normal button 40 is accepted, and the music is switched each time the normal button 40 is operated. The music selection screen G120 is displayed at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a, that is, at a position overlapping the board movable body 55k when the board movable body 55k is in the display position when viewed from the player.

Further, during the execution of the music selection effect, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 also satisfies the execution condition of the prize ball count effect. Therefore, the counting display of the number of prize balls by the movable board 55k is also started. However, the board movable body 55k is left at the initial position, and the display of the display group 56 is updated at the initial position. Since the board movable body 55k is in the initial position, the board movable body 55k does not interfere with the display of the music selection screen G120 and the music selection remaining time image G121.

Remaining time for selecting music When the remaining time displayed on the image G121 becomes 0, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the music selection effect, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has the jackpot game 3 as shown in FIG. 38 (B2). The music output during execution is determined to be the music selected at that time. Even when the music is determined, the movable board 55k is left in the initial position, and the movable board 55k does not interfere with the display of the music determination screen G122.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39, when the board movable body 55k is in the initial position, the board movable body 55k is at a position that does not substantially overlap with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player, and is one of the board movable bodies 55k. The number displayed by the board movable body 55k is difficult for the player to see, as compared with the state in which the unit is located behind the game area 6 of the game board 1 and is in the display position. However, in the present embodiment, in the game board 1, at least in the state where the board movable body 55k is in the initial position, the area overlapping the board movable body 55k as seen from the player (the one-dot chain line frame Z in FIG. 39) is transparent. It is a color, and the number displayed by the movable board 55k is visible to the player. In this way, the number of prize balls can be visually recognized even when the board movable body 55k is in the initial position, and it is easy for the player to recognize that there are prize balls even while the music selection screen G120 is displayed.

After finishing the display of the music determination screen G122 and finishing the music selection effect, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts outputting the selected music, and as shown in FIG. 38 (C1), the board movable body 55k is displayed. Move from the initial position to the display position, and continue the count-up display that suggests the number of prize balls paid out.

After starting the prize ball count production, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 continues the count-up display of the number of prize balls until the final round game is completed. After that, as shown in FIG. 37, the number of prize balls acquired in this jackpot game is added to the cumulative number of prize balls.

In addition to the above-mentioned music selection effect, for example, there is a selection of an effect mode during a jackpot game as an effect that requires the player to operate during the round effect, that is, during the period when the prize ball can be expected. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a plurality of effect modes during the jackpot game, it is possible to let the player select the effect mode. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the effect mode selection effect as shown in FIG. 40. The effect mode selection effect is an effect in which the player can select the type of effect to be executed during the jackpot game, and displays the effect mode selection screen and accepts the effect mode selection operation.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 satisfies, for example, the execution condition of the effect mode selection effect in the first round game of the jackpot game 3 satisfying a specific condition. The specific conditions may be the same as or different from the music selection effect. If the execution conditions are satisfied in both the effect mode selection effect and the music selection effect, only one of them may be executed and the other may be canceled, or one may be executed first and then the other may be executed.

In the effect mode selection effect, the effect mode selection screen G130 showing a list of selectable effect modes and the selected effect mode is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, similarly to the music selection effect, the effect mode selection remaining time image G131 that displays the remaining time for which the effect mode can be selected is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the input operation of the normal button 40 is accepted, and each time the normal button 40 is operated, the selected effect mode is switched.

During the execution of the production mode selection production, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 satisfies the execution conditions of the prize ball count production as in the music selection production, but prioritizes the production mode selection production and sets the board movable body 55k to the initial position. As it is, the count-up display of the number of prize balls is started. Since the board movable body 55k is in the initial position, the board movable body 55k does not interfere with the display of the effect mode selection screen G130 and the effect mode selection remaining time image G131.

Then, after finishing the effect mode selection effect, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displaces the board movable body 55k to the display position, and continues the prize ball count effect until the final round game is completed.

It should be noted that the effect of leaving the board movable body 55k in the initial position during the execution of the jackpot game is a case of displaying a special effect image such as a premier image in addition to the music selection effect and the effect mode selection effect. However, it is preferable that the board movable body 55k is set as the initial position until the display of the special effect image is completed. By setting the board movable body 55k as the initial position, it is preferable to avoid hindering the display of the special effect image.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the music selection effect or the effect mode selection effect, as shown in FIG. 38, the prize ball count effect is performed by the board movable body 55k at the initial position, but as shown in FIG. 41. , It is not necessary to perform the prize ball count production. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 41 (B10) and 41 (B20), the board movable body 55k is left in the initial position during the execution of the music selection effect or the effect mode selection effect, and the display of the display group 56 is also in the initial state. Leave it alone. That is, it is assumed that the count-up display by the board movable body 55k is not performed during the execution of the music selection effect or the effect mode selection effect. Even in this case, since the board movable body 55k is in the initial position, the board movable body 55k does not interfere with the display of the music selection screen G120 and the music selection remaining time image G121.

In the case of the above-mentioned application form (FIG. 41), the prize ball count effect is not started during the execution of the music selection effect or the effect mode selection effect, but the count of the number of prize balls by the effect control microcomputer 121 is started. .. However, during the execution of the music selection effect, the value of the prize ball counter is not displayed on the display group 56 of the movable board 55k, and the display of the display group 56 is not updated.

Further, in the case of the above-mentioned application form (FIG. 41), after finishing the music selection effect or the effect mode selection effect, as shown in FIG. 41 (C10), the board movable body 55k is moved to the display position to count the prize balls. The production will start. In this prize ball count effect, the initial value may be set to 0 to count up, but at the start of this prize ball count effect, the count of the number of prize balls has already started during the execution of the music selection effect or the effect mode selection effect. Therefore, the numerical value first displayed by the board movable body 55k may be the value of the current prize ball number counter. By setting the value of the current prize ball counter as the initial value of the display, it is possible to avoid giving the player a misunderstanding that the prize balls acquired during the music selection production are not counted.

8. Effect of Embodiment According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, a predetermined production image (music selection screen G120, production mode selection screen G130) is displayed by a music selection effect, an effect mode selection effect, or the like during execution of a jackpot game. During this time, the board movable body 55k is arranged at an initial position that does not overlap with the predetermined effect image. Then, after finishing the display of the predetermined effect image, the board movable body 55k is moved to the display position to continue the prize ball count effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect image from becoming difficult for the player to see while displaying the predetermined effect image, and the player can enjoy the predetermined effect image and obtain information included in the predetermined effect image. Can be done.

It should be noted that the present embodiment is merely an example and does not limit the present invention in any way. Therefore, as a matter of course, the present invention can be improved and modified in various ways without departing from the gist thereof. Further, in the above-mentioned flowchart, the processes in the plurality of arbitrary steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as the processing contents are not inconsistent.

Further, in the embodiment, in the game board 1, the region (one-dot chain line frame Z in FIG. 39) that overlaps with the board movable body 55k when viewed from the player in a state where at least the board movable body 55k is in the initial position is a transparent color. However, it does not have to be a transparent color. That is, it is sufficient that at least a part of the numbers displayed by the board movable body 55k is visible to the player in the state where the board movable body 55k is in the initial position, and the game board 1 displays the board movable body 55k. If the configuration does not hide all the vessel group 56, the region may be configured with an opaque color. Even if the numbers cannot be completely recognized, if a part of the numbers is visible and the player can recognize the change in the numbers, the player can recognize the increase in the number of prize balls.

Further, in the embodiment, the board movable body 55k is left at the initial position during the execution of the music selection effect, but it may be moved to a specific position above the initial position and below the display position. .. In this case, the specific position may be a position that does not interfere with the image necessary for the production of the music selection screen G120, the music selection remaining time image G121, or the like.

Further, in the embodiment, the panel movable body 55k is equipped with the display group 56, and the number of prize balls is displayed by each segment display 561, 562, 563, 564 of the display group 56. Is not limited to segment indicators. For example, it may be a liquid crystal display device. In this case, the liquid crystal display device may be equipped on the panel movable body 55k, or the image of the display device for displaying the number of prize balls may be displayed on the image display device 50. good. For example, an image corresponding to the display group 56 of the embodiment may be displayed on the image display device 50. In this case, during the execution of the music selection effect, the image corresponding to the display group 56 is displayed on the display unit 50a at a position that does not overlap with the image required for the production such as the music selection screen G120 and the music selection remaining time image G121. It is preferable to display it at a position corresponding to the initial position, and to display it at a position corresponding to the display position after the music selection effect is completed.

Further, in the embodiment, the timing at which the music selection effect ends is the timing at which a predetermined time elapses from the start of the music selection effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be until the first round game is completed.

Further, in the embodiment, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the music selection effect, the music selected is determined at that time, but a means for determining the music is provided before the predetermined time elapses. May be good. For example, when the gaming machine frame 2 has another operating means such as a cross direction button, the music selection is accepted by the other operating means, and the operation to the normal button 40 determines the music, the music selection effect is performed. If the normal button 40 is operated before the predetermined time has elapsed from the start, the music may be determined and the music selection effect may be ended even before the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the music selection effect. ..

Further, the effect content of the first prize-winning effect and the effect content of the second prize-winning effect can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, instead of the image display effect using the image display device 50, the effect suggesting that the winning opening is won by the operation of the structure may be used. The structure in this case may be, for example, an electric movable object that is driven by a winning detection by a sensor, or a non-electric movable object that operates by receiving a load by a winning game ball (a non-electric movable object). For example, it may be a so-called windmill).

Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is determined to shift to the high probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but is based on the passage of the so-called V-probability machine (specific area 16 (V area) in the big winning opening). It may be configured as a gaming machine) that is controlled to a high probability state. Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to the high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probability variation loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game, but is a so-called ST machine (probability variation). It may be configured as a gaming machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer or a honey-type gaming machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a gaming machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

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

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

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

Further, in the embodiment, while one of the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed, the other is not performed, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed. It may be configured so that the display is performed in parallel.

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

A control method for realizing the functions of the gaming machine, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium for storing the computer program are also new and useful.

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

The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) in the first invention is a jackpot by a lottery means (game control microcomputer 101, S106, special figure 1 determination process, special figure 2 determination process) for performing a big hit lottery, and the lottery means. The jackpot game means (game control microcomputer 101, S106, jackpot game control process) for executing the jackpot game, the image display means (image display device 50) for displaying the effect image, and the image display means. It is provided in front of the player and can be displaced to a first position (display position) and a second position (initial position) that is more difficult for the player to see than the first position. A number display means (board movable body 55k) for displaying the number of balls is provided, and the image display means is a position that overlaps with the first position of the number display means as seen from the player after starting the jackpot game. It is possible to display a predetermined effect image (music selection screen G120, effect mode selection screen G130), and the number display means displays the predetermined effect image on the image display means after the jackpot game is started. When it is displayed, it is in the second position, and moves to the first position after the display of the predetermined effect image by the image display means is completed.

Conventional displays such as a 7-segment display are used for displaying the degree of expectation such as a big hit. However, when displaying such numbers, if the display moves in front of the liquid crystal display, for example, the display overlaps with the effect image produced by the liquid crystal display, making the effect image difficult to see. According to the first invention, by arranging the number display means at a position that does not overlap with the predetermined effect image while the predetermined effect image is displayed, the predetermined effect image becomes difficult for the player to see. Can be avoided. As a result, the player can enjoy the predetermined effect image and obtain the information included in the predetermined effect image.

Further, the predetermined effect image displayed by the image display means may be an effect image (music selection screen G120) for selecting a music to be played during the execution of the jackpot game. If the number display means overlaps with the production image for selecting the music, it is difficult for the player to select the music. Therefore, it is preferable to arrange the music in the second position until the music selection is completed.

Further, the predetermined effect image displayed by the image display means may be an effect image (effect mode selection screen G130) that allows the mode of the effect to be performed during the execution of the jackpot game to be selected. If the number display means overlaps with the effect image of the effect mode selection, it is difficult for the player to select the effect mode. Therefore, it is preferable to arrange the effect at the second position until the mode selection of the effect is completed.

Further, at the second position of the number display means, at least a part of the numbers displayed by the number display means is visible to the player, and the number display means has started the jackpot game and then the image. Even when the predetermined effect image is displayed by the display means, it is preferable to start displaying the number of prize balls. At least a part of the number of prize balls is visible even in the second position, and by displaying the number of prize balls, the player can know that there are prize balls even while the predetermined production image is displayed. Easy to recognize.

Further, the number display means does not display the number of prize balls while it is in the second position after starting the jackpot game, and after moving to the first position, displays the number of prize balls. It is good to start. By displaying the number of prize balls after the display of the predetermined production image is completed and the player moves to the first position, the player's attention may be focused on the number display means and the predetermined production image may be overlooked. Can be reduced.

Further, the gaming machine according to the first invention includes counting means (manufacturing control microcomputer 121, effect RAM 124) for counting the number of prize balls during the jackpot game, and the number display means is executing the jackpot game. , The numerical value is updated at a predetermined interval, and when the displayed value which is the displayed numerical value is smaller than the count value of the counting means at the update timing, the predetermined value may be added to the displayed value with the count value as the upper limit. .. By adding a predetermined value to the display value at predetermined intervals, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the number of balls is increasing intermittently.

After the display of the number of prize balls in the jackpot game is completed, the number display means performs a countdown display with the number of prize balls as an initial value, and the image display means synchronizes with the countdown display of the number display means. Then, it is advisable to perform a count-up display of the cumulative value of the number of prize balls. By synchronizing the countdown display of the accessory and the countup display of the liquid crystal display, a new expression can be produced.

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Claims (7)

Lottery means to draw big hits and
When the jackpot is won by the lottery means, the jackpot game means for executing the jackpot game and the jackpot game means
Image display means for displaying production images and
It is provided in front of the image display means and can be displaced to a first position and a second position which is more difficult for the player to see than the first position, and displays the number of prize balls during execution of the jackpot game. Number display means to do
With
The image display means
After starting the jackpot game, a predetermined effect image can be displayed at a position overlapping the first position of the number display means when viewed from the player.
The number display means
After the jackpot game is started, when the predetermined effect image is displayed by the image display means, it is in the second position and after the display of the predetermined effect image by the image display means is completed. , Move to the first position,
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The predetermined effect image displayed by the image display means is an effect image that allows the music to be played during the execution of the jackpot game to be selected.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The predetermined effect image displayed by the image display means is an effect image that allows the mode of the effect to be performed during the execution of the jackpot game to be selected.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
At the second position of the number display means, at least a part of the numbers displayed by the number display means is visible to the player.
The number display means
After starting the jackpot game, even when the predetermined effect image is displayed by the image display means, the display of the number of prize balls is started.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The number display means
After starting the jackpot game, the prize ball number is not displayed while in the second position, and after moving to the first position, the prize ball number display is started.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
A counting means for counting the number of prize balls during the jackpot game is provided.
The number display means
During the execution of the jackpot game, the numerical value is updated at a predetermined interval, and when the displayed value, which is the displayed numerical value, is smaller than the count value of the counting means at the update timing, the displayed value is set to the displayed value with the count value as the upper limit. Add predetermined values,
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
The number display means
After the display of the number of prize balls in the jackpot game is completed, the countdown display is performed with the number of prize balls as the initial value.
The image display means
Synchronized with the countdown display of the number display means, a count-up display of the cumulative value of the number of prize balls is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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