JP6989122B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

Further, in the gaming machine, various advance notice effects are performed based on the result of the determination. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, a mini character notice or the like is given on the liquid crystal display.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-209474

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

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

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification can execute a predetermined effect by using a determination means for determining whether or not to make a special gaming state advantageous to the player and an effect means including a predetermined display means. The effect executing means can execute a character effect for displaying n + 2 characters (n is an integer of 1 or more) on the display means based on the result of the determination. In the character effect, one character out of n + 2 characters may be specified, and n characters may be excluded before the one character is specified. It is a feature.

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

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is the first specific example of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a look-ahead judgment table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach of a 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 a timer interrupt process 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. It is the second specific example of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production flow of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the image which is displayed in the frame number notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the frame number notice. (A) is a frame number advance notice selection table, (B) is a dropout pattern selection table, and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the dropout pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a race reach. It is a race reach selection table.

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 the gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is the embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, the left-right and up-down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left-right and up-down directions (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 a game ball is provided. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force (amount driven by the launch device 72 described later to be driven by the launch solenoid) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. Has been done. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. An upper plate 34 for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided.

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the front side of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the right portion decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “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 includes a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Further, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is 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 gaming.

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

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

The gaming area 6 is an area in which a gaming 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 has 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. And, it constitutes a route to appropriately guide to the second big winning opening 15 and the like.

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

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

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. The movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position in this way is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew 12d is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as a "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric chew 12D is opened", and when the electric chew 12D is in the "closed state", the "electric chew 12D is closed". Also called.

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

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

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is an opportunity for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "Public map") (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number of ordinary symbols: hereinafter referred to as "Public map lottery") and variable display of the normal symbol. 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 big prize device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal AT14D”) in which a first big prize 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 be operated in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a closed state that closes the first large winning opening 14, and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. When the AT opening / closing member 14k normally operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 14. As described above, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in the open state. When the game balls win the first prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot win a prize in the second starting port 12.

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

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

In the downstream area of the second large winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which the game ball can pass (enter) are provided. The game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening sensor 15a is distributed to 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 to the specific region 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible 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 is shaken in the second state (passing allowable state: front view of FIG. 3B) to allow the passage (entry) of the specific region 16 of the game ball. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16 and is open directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called the second route.

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

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

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

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

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

A first starting port 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right to pass through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the first winning opening 14, or the second. You can aim to win the big prize opening 15.

In addition, the game ball that did not enter any of the winning openings (1st starting opening 11, 2nd starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, 1st big winning opening 14, and 2nd big 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 left side (a 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 devices 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 display devices 8 include the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a, which displays the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of hold 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 for displaying the number of special figure 2 hold (U2: the number of holds for variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 81b), which will be described later.

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

The variable display of the special figure informs the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The special figure to be stopped and displayed (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 winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 and 2nd 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 according to 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) and displays the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the LEDs located at the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th positions from the left. In addition, if the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, a loss pattern consisting of lighting only the LED on the far right is displayed, such as the special figure display 81 "■■■■■■■ □". do. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

Further, in the variable display of the special map, the variable display of the special map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special map is stopped and displayed. The mode of variable display 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 display (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information and determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery and the like are performed. One example) may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired 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 random numbers related to the special figure 2 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 jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special figure hold based on the special figure hold becomes possible for variable display. That is, the digestion of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random numbers and the like corresponding to the special figure hold are determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

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

In addition, the variable display of the regular map informs the result of the regular map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the normal map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed, variable-displayed normal map is derived and displayed) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal 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 for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. ..

The normal map display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal map according to the result of the normal map 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 loss pattern consisting of lighting of only the right LED is displayed, such as "■ □". A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

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

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

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image.

The on-board movable device 55 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k.

FIG. 5A schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (up). do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and 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 an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

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

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

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

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

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates by the electric power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 operates. It is operated 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 performed by both the transmission of the signal from the sub control board 120 to the image control board 140 and the transmission of the 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 is equipped with. 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 expands it in the expansion area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and the image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as an RGB signal. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

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

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

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub control board 120. The voice control circuit 161 may be used as a substrate to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators Sa serving as a drive source, and various lamps Sl are connected to the sub control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators Sa. Further, the sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps Sl via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command received from the main control board 100 or the like.

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

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

Various lamps Sl connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like, and each lamp is made to 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, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and 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 by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15.

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

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

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number value) is distributed to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and determines whether the hit or miss is a hit. 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, the hit symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal map is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal map. In addition, the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern using 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 can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). There is a time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

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, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can 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, for the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed, the normal map fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. The variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the winning 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 map, and is executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of the general map lottery).

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component), that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening are included. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state) by using the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9 (C). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

Similarly, when the launched game ball wins a prize in 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 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is completed.

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

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

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) using 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 distributed to the jackpot and the loss which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. In addition, the winning probability of the jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination In the jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) is determined using the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (B). It is a judgment for. For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the jackpot component, that is, the jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the prize is awarded due to the jackpot symbol type determination (causing the jackpot symbol type determination). It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed and the jackpot used when the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. There is a symbol type determination table (second big hit symbol type determination table).

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

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

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

The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state.

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

3-2-4. Special figure variation The special figure variation pattern determination uses a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special map variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 to determine the variation pattern (special map variation) of the variable display of the special map. It is a judgment for determining a 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. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern can include 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. 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 appropriately changed.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display to be judged, in other words, the starting port where a prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It can be associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 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.

Then, each special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and the special figure 1 used in the non-time reduction state. There is a 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 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving).

Further, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) can be 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 big hit, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a reachless loss, respectively.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure pending. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 holding number (U1) is 0 to 2 and the special drawing 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special drawing 1 holding number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss without reach. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, and 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-3. Jackpot game

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-4. Game state

Next, the gaming 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 put it in any of the "big hit gaming states". The "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", the "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and the "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" can be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

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

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "high probability low base gaming state", or the "big hit gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time saving state. Is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 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 by using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state. It is also possible to do so (see FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

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

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

As described above, in the time-reduced state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time-reduced state, and it becomes easier for the game ball to frequently win a prize in the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired 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 possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

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

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

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

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

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The effect mode is a division (or a higher-level conceptual attribute) of the effect. 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 fluctuation 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". It is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation effect and indicates that the standby state 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 light amount setting of the display unit 50a, an effect setting (execution frequency) 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) showing 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) showing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is one without winning a big hit. It can be switched under one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the 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 is an effect mode indicating that the normal probability state and the time reduction state are present. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image (time saving background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the time saving effect mode includes a time saving first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a time saving second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the time saving first stage effect mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image 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 is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), the display unit 50a displays the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right prompting "right-handed". A jackpot opening effect in which the shot 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 is performed. During the ending in 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 fluctuation 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, the effect symbol changes with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol stops with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 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. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol is not variablely displayed, and the variable display of the special symbol is awaited, FIG. 17 (B). As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the stop mode (so-called random stitches) 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 a 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 (so-called reach eye), 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. It slows down 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 a 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.

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 big hit determination is "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player 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 effect is reached, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit. At 50a, a production suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character wins the battle and stands up) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a big hit. Display stop. 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). The display indicating that the player has won) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called random eye) 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 a 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 determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss" and 100% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", the execution probability of SP reach is set to 100%. If the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", it is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is 100%. It can be set high. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", and the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", and 30% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". For example, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-3. Hold icon display area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 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. 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 including 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 appropriately changed. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them.

4-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect according to the 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 starting port 11 when the number of hold of the special figure 1 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. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d of the hold icon display area 50d are obtained. 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 ends 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 is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. Then, the player is notified that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1".

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is "big hit", the hold icon HA which is usually displayed as "○" in the hold icon display area 50d as shown in FIG. 20 (C). May be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "missing", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called "gase 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 to 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 gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

Following the power-on processing, interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B) are added and updated by 1. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in 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 used. 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 timer interrupt processing (S005) on the main side will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

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

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a sensor detection process (S104), then a normal operation process (S105), and further performs a 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).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and ends the main side 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 interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. And (after about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is a command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Etc. are output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the second big winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning opening sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second winning opening sensor corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

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

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

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal figure and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number 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 map. In the normal symbol variation process, the stop display of the normal map is performed based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map after the variable display of the normal map being executed starts. Then, a command to stop the fluctuation of the normal map indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

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

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

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

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

In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 10 (FIG. 10). A) and) are used to make a jackpot determination to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined 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 (see FIG. 10B). The jackpot symbol type is judged. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated.

The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current gaming state. Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 12), the variation pattern in Special Figure 2 is determined. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot judgment, information about the result of the reach judgment, information about the special figure fluctuation time associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

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

In the special figure 1 determination process, 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 jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 10 (FIG. 10). A) and) are used to make a jackpot determination to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined 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 (see FIG. 10B). The jackpot symbol type is judged. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated.

The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current gaming state. Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 11), the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is determined. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number). Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command is associated with the information regarding the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot judgment, the information regarding the result of the reach judgment, the information regarding the result of the jackpot type judgment, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

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

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

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

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

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, the jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 14). After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. In addition, the ending is started according to the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command contains information about the result of the jackpot type determination.

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

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

6. Controlling the effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 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 out 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 process according to the power-on process is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 122 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making 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 by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

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

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), 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 processing (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 input process (S4101), the light emission data output process (S4102), the movable device control process (S4103), and the watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

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

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, the receive command analysis process (S4201), the effect timer update process (S4202), the voice control process (S4203), and the effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. ..

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

<Characteristic part of pachinko gaming machine PY1>
Hereinafter, the characteristic portions of the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. First, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

After the jackpot game state in which the jackpot game is executed, the game control microcomputer 101 controls the game in the "high probability high base game state" in which the high probability state and the time saving state are set, and the normal probability state and the time saving state. There are times when it is controlled by the set "low probability high base game state".

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

Therefore, it can be said that the "high-probability high-base gaming state" is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability high-base gaming state". Further, it can be said that the jackpot gaming state that subsequently becomes the "high probability high base gaming state" is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming state that subsequently becomes the "low probability high base gaming state".

Next, a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern by using a table different from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Here, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is used.

The game control microcomputer 101 uses the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the reach determination, and the random number of the special figure variation pattern performed in the special figure 1 determination process in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process when the non-time saving state is set. Based on this, the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is determined. As shown in FIG. 28, 13 types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns of “THP001” to “THP005”, “THP007” to “THP009”, “THP011” to “THP015” are determined as the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. Is possible. Which special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined is sorted by the special figure fluctuation pattern random number.

When the result of the big hit determination is "big hit", it is possible to determine five types of "THP001" to "THP005" as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Of the five types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, "THP001" and "THP002" are easier to determine than the other special figure 1 fluctuation patterns.

When the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" and the result of the reach judgment is "with reach", it is possible to determine five types of "THP0011" to "THP015" as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. be. Of the five types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, "THP015" is the easiest to determine.

When the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" and the result of the reach judgment is "no reach", it is possible to determine three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, "THP007" to "THP009". be. Which of the three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned according to the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special figure 1 hold is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine "THP007" with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms, and when the number of special figure 1 hold is 3 to 4, the special figure 1 is reserved. It is easy to determine "THP009" with a fluctuation time of 4000 ms, which is relatively short.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 to 33, the special figure variation effect that the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. First, the main effects that can be performed in the special figure variation effect will be described.

A. Normal fluctuation This is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of a special map. Since it is performed first in the special figure variation effect, it functions as an effect suggesting that the special figure variation effect has started.

B. Pseudo 2 fluctuation This is an effect in which a fluctuation similar to the "normal fluctuation" is performed after the "normal fluctuation". Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed. Further, since the "reach" may be established after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that the "reach" may be established.

C. Pseudo 3 variation This is an effect in which a variation similar to the "normal variation" is performed after the "pseudo 2 variation". Since it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" than when it is "missing", it functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is likely to be performed. Further, since the "race reach" is performed after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that the "race reach" is performed.
D. Reach This is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol after the reach "normal variation", "pseudo 2 variation", and "pseudo 3 variation". Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since it may develop into a reach production such as "holiday reach" or "race reach" after that, it also functions as a production suggesting that the reach production may be performed.

E. N Reach This is a production that may be performed after the "reach" is established. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed.

F. Holiday Reach This is a production that may be performed after "N Reach", and is a reach production that shows the state of the main character Jockey's holiday. Since it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" than when it is "missing", it functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is likely to be performed. Also, "holiday reach" is more likely than "N reach" because the jackpot game is easier to play when it develops to "holiday reach" after "N reach" than when it ends with "N reach". It also functions as a production that suggests that a jackpot game is likely to be performed.

G. Race reach This is a production that may be performed after the "reach" is established or after the "N reach", and is a production in which horses race with each other. Since it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" than when it is "missing", it functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is likely to be performed. In addition, since the jackpot game is easier to be performed when it develops into "race reach" after "N reach" than when it develops into "holiday reach" after "N reach", "race reach" is "race reach". It also functions as a production that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed than "holiday reach".

H. Frame number notice This is a production that may be performed in "normal fluctuation", "pseudo 2 fluctuation", and "pseudo 3 fluctuation". Is. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since "race reach" may be performed after that, it also functions as a production suggesting that "race reach" may be performed.

I. Competitive production This is a production that may be performed in the "frame number notice", and is a production in which two horses compete. It functions as a production that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit.

Next, the production flow of the main special figure fluctuation production will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the effect flow, and depending on the display of the effect image, a light emitting effect using the frame lamp 53 or the board lamp 54 and a speaker. It is possible to perform a sound effect using the 52.

In the special figure fluctuation production in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 3 / race jackpot fluctuation" and "pseudo 3 / race loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 29 (A), "normal fluctuation" → "pseudo 2 fluctuation". → The production flow consisting of “pseudo 3 fluctuation” → “reach” → “race reach” is executed.

In the special figure fluctuation production in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 2 / race jackpot fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 / race loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 29 (B), "normal fluctuation" → "pseudo 2 fluctuation". → The production flow consisting of “reach” → “N reach” → “race reach” is executed.

In the special figure fluctuation production in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 2 / holiday jackpot fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 / holiday loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 29 (C), "normal fluctuation" → "pseudo 2 fluctuation". → The production flow consisting of “reach” → “N reach” → “holiday reach” is executed.

Special Figure 1 In the special figure fluctuation production where the fluctuation pattern is "holiday jackpot fluctuation" and "holiday loss fluctuation", as shown in Fig. 29 (D), "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "holiday" The production flow consisting of "reach" is executed.

Special Figure 1 In the special figure fluctuation production where the fluctuation pattern is "N jackpot fluctuation" and "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 29 (E), it is composed of "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach". The production flow is executed.

In the special figure variation effect in which the variation pattern of the special figure 1 is "normal A loss variation", as shown in FIG. 29 (F), an effect flow composed of only "normal variation" is executed.

Although the details will be described later, a "frame number notice" may be performed in the "normal variation", "pseudo 2 variation", and "pseudo 3 variation" of each special figure variation effect.

Next, the "frame number notice" executed in the special figure fluctuation effect will be described. When the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 3 / race jackpot fluctuation", "pseudo 3 / race loss fluctuation", the effect control microcomputer 121 has "normal fluctuation", "pseudo 2 fluctuation", and "pseudo 3 fluctuation". "Frame number notice" can be executed in all of "", and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 2 / race jackpot fluctuation", "pseudo 2 / race loss fluctuation", "pseudo 2 / holiday jackpot fluctuation", "pseudo". In the case of 2 / holiday loss fluctuation, "frame number notice" can be executed for all of "normal fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 fluctuation", and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "holiday jackpot fluctuation" and "holiday loss". In the case of "variation", "N jackpot fluctuation", "N loss fluctuation", and "normal A loss fluctuation", the "frame number notice" can be executed only by "normal fluctuation". The "frame number notice" suggests the possibility that a jackpot game will be performed depending on the type of horse that finally won the race, and the type of horse on which the main character Jockey rides in "race reach". The "frame number notice" is an effect composed of five stages from steps 1 to 5.

Here, the type of the image displayed on the display unit 50a in the "frame number notice" will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, the effect control microcomputer 121 includes horse images G200a to G200e imitating five horses and cut-in images G201a to G201c including racehorses and horse names in the "frame number notice". Can be displayed on the display unit 50a.

The horse image G200a is an image whose display color is pink, the horse image G200b is an image whose display color is blue, the horse image G200c is an image whose display color is green, and the horse image G200d is a display color. Is a red image, and the horse image G200e is an image in which the display color is red and a flame image is attached.

The cut-in image G201a is an image of a racehorse having a horse name of "XXXXXX", and the cut-in image G201b is an image of a racehorse having a horse name of "△△△△". Is an image of a racehorse whose horse name is "OOOO".

In the "frame number notice", the images displayed on the display unit 50a are different in each of steps 1 to 5. In step 1, all of the horse images G200a to G200e are displayed on the display unit 50a. In step 2, three of the horse images G200a to G200e are displayed on the display unit 50a (two images are deleted from step 1). These three images may include any of the horse images G200a to G200e. In step 3, two of the horse images G200a to G200e are displayed on the display unit 50a (one image is deleted from step 2). The two images may include any of the horse images G200c to G200e, but do not include the horse image G200a and the horse image G200b. In step 4, one of the horse images G200a to G200e is displayed on the display unit 50a (one image is deleted from step 3). This one image may include any of the horse images G200c to G200e, but does not include the horse image G200a and the horse image G200b.

Further, in step 5, any one of the cut-in images G201a to G201c is displayed on the display unit 50a. The cut-in image G201a is displayed when the horse image G200c is displayed in step 4, the cut-in image G201b is displayed when the horse image G200d is displayed in step 4, and the cut-in image G201c is displayed in step 4. It is displayed when the horse image G200e is displayed in.

31 (A) to 31 (E) are views showing how the "frame number notice" is performed. In step 1, as shown in FIG. 31A, horse images G200a to G200e are displayed on the display unit 50a, and a scene in which five horses run is displayed. If the transition from step 1 to step 2 is not performed, as shown in FIG. 31 (B-1), a scene in which five horses (horse images G200a to G200e) fade out is displayed on the display unit 50a and the "frame" is displayed. "Turn notice" ends.

In step 2, as shown in FIG. 31 (B-2), two of the five horses dropped out, and the remaining three horses (here, horse images G200c, G200d, G200e). The scene in which the horse runs is displayed on the display unit 50a. It should be noted that although the process always proceeds from step 2 to step 3, it is also possible to make it possible for the "frame number notice" to end in step 2.

In step 3, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), one more horse out of the three horses dropped out, and the remaining two horses (here, horse images G200d and G200e) competed. "Competition production" is performed. It should be noted that although the process always proceeds to step 4 from step 3, it is also possible to make it possible for the "frame number notice" to end in step 3.

In step 4, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), a scene showing that any one of the two horses (here, the horse image G200e) has won the race is displayed on the display unit 50a. (Finally one horse is identified). It should be noted that although the process always proceeds to step 5 from step 4, it is also possible to make it possible that the "frame number notice" may end in step 4.

In step 5, as shown in FIG. 31 (E), the cut-in images G201a to G201c (here, the cut-in image G201c) corresponding to one horse that has won the race are displayed on the display unit 50a.

When executing the "frame number notice", the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the frame number notice selection table shown in FIG. 32 (A) to display the type of horse image displayed in step 4 (the horse that finally wins the race). Type) is selected. Further, based on the horse type selected by the frame number notice selection table, the dropout pattern type in the "frame number notice" is selected by using the dropout pattern selection table shown in FIG. 32 (B). The selection ratio shown in each selection table can be changed as appropriate.

In the frame number notice selection table, the type of horse image (any of horse images G200c to G200e) displayed in step 4 is set to a scenario for each of "normal variation", "pseudo 2 variation", and "pseudo 3 variation". Select all at once with. The scenario includes scenario No. There are 20 types of scenarios 1-1 to 3-10. In addition, scenario No. 1-1 is a so-called ghost (see FIG. 31 (B-1)).

Here, the role of the horse images (horse images G200a to G200e) displayed in step 4 will be described. Since the horse image G200c (green) may be selected when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the "frame number notice" in which the horse image G200c finally wins in step 4 is a jackpot game. It functions as a production that may be performed. Since the horse image G200d (red) is easier to select than the horse image G200c when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the "frame number notice" in which the horse image G200d finally wins in step 4 is a step. It functions as a production suggesting that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the "frame number notice" in which the horse image G200d finally wins in 4. The horse image G200e (red flame) is easier to select than the horse image G200c or the horse image G200d when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", so that the horse image G200e finally wins in step 4 "frame number". The "notice" functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the "frame number notice" in which the horse image G200c or the horse image G200d finally wins in step 4. That is, the expectation of a big hit is higher in the order of horse image G200c (green) <horse image G200d (red) <horse image G200e (red flame). Further, when comparing the display colors of the horse images G200c to G200e, the expectation of a big hit is higher in the order of green <red. The horse images G200a (pink) and G200b (blue) are images that are sure to drop out in step 2 or step 3, and are merely images for enlivening the "frame number notice".

Further, in the dropout pattern selection table, the types of dropout patterns of horses that drop out in the "frame number notice" are selected for each of "normal variation", "pseudo 2 variation", and "pseudo 3 variation". As shown in FIG. 32 (C), there are five types of dropout patterns, patterns A to E. In the pattern A, the horse image G200a (pink) and the horse image G200e (red flame) are dropped in step 2, and the horse image G200b (blue) is dropped in step 3, and the horse image G200d (red) and the horse image G200c ( It is a pattern in which "competition production" with (green) is performed. In pattern B, the horse image G200e (red flame) and the horse image G200b (blue) are dropped in step 2, and the horse image G200a (pink) is dropped in step 3, and the horse image G200d (red) and the horse image G200c ( It is a pattern in which "competition production" with (green) is performed. In the pattern C, the horse image G200b (blue) and the horse image G200a (pink) are dropped in step 2, and the horse image G200e (red flame) is dropped in step 3, and the horse image G200d (red) and the horse image G200c ( It is a pattern in which "competition production" with (green) is performed. In the pattern D, the horse image G200b (blue) and the horse image G200a (pink) are dropped in step 2, and the horse image G200d (red) is dropped in step 3, and the horse image G200e (red flame) and the horse image G200c ( It is a pattern in which "competition production" with (green) is performed. In the pattern E, the horse image G200b (blue) and the horse image G200a (pink) are dropped in step 2, and the horse image G200c (green) is dropped in step 3, and the horse image G200e (red flame) and the horse image G200d ( It is a pattern in which "competition production" with red) is performed.

Here, the role of the dropout pattern (patterns A to E) will be described. Patterns A and B are patterns A or B because the horse image G200e (red flame) is dropped in step 2 and a "competition effect" between the horse image G200c (green) and the horse image G200d (red) is performed. The "frame number notice" of the pattern B functions as an effect suggesting that either the horse image G200c (green) or the horse image G200d (red) wins. Pattern C is a pattern in which the horse image G200e (red flame) does not fall off in step 2, but falls off in step 3 and a "competition effect" is performed between the horse image G200c (green) and the horse image G200d (red). , The "frame number notice" of the pattern C once suggests that the horse image G200e (red flame) may win, and then either the horse image G200c (green) or the horse image G200d (red) It functions as a production that suggests winning the competition. Since the pattern D is a pattern in which the "competition effect" between the horse image G200c (green) and the horse image G200e (red flame) is performed in step 3, the "frame number notice" of the pattern D is the horse image G200c (green). ) And the horse image G200e (red flame) function as an effect suggesting that they will win the competition. Since the pattern E is a pattern in which the "competition effect" between the horse image G200d (red) and the horse image G200e (red flame) is performed, the "frame number notice" of the pattern E is the horse image G200d (red) and the horse. It functions as an effect suggesting that any one of the images G200e (red flame) wins, or an effect that confirms that the horse image whose display color is red wins (high expectation of big hit).

Next, the relationship between the "frame number notice" of the pattern D and the "frame number notice" of the pattern E will be described. In the "frame number notice" of the pattern D and the pattern E, a "competition effect" accompanied by a horse image G200e (red flame) is performed. Here, the probability that the horse image G200e (red flame) will win in the "competition effect" in the "frame number notice" of pattern D, and the horse image G200e (red flame) in the "competition effect" in the "frame number notice" of pattern E. Comparing the probability of winning the horse image, the probability of winning the horse image G200e differs between the former and the latter. Here, the former has a higher probability of winning the horse image G200e (red flame) than the latter. That is, the ease of winning the horse image G200e (red flame) (whether or not the jackpot expectation is high) differs depending on the opponent with which the horse image G200e (red flame) competes.

Next, the "race reach" executed in the special figure fluctuation effect will be described. In the effect control microcomputer 121, when the fluctuation pattern of Special Figure 1 is "pseudo 3 / race jackpot fluctuation", "pseudo 3 / race loss fluctuation", "pseudo 2 / race jackpot fluctuation", "pseudo 2 / race loss fluctuation". In addition, "race reach" can be executed. In "Race Reach", it is suggested whether or not the horse on which the main character Jockey rides will be the first place.

Here, the horse on which the main character Jockey rides in "Race Reach" will be explained. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make different types of horses on which the main character jockey rides in "race reach". There are three types of horses on which the main character Jockey can ride: "XXXXXX", "△△△△", and "○○○○". These three types of horses correspond to the cut-in images G201a to G201c displayed in step 5 of the above-mentioned "frame number notice". In other words, it corresponds to the horse images G200c to G200e that finally won in step 4 of the "frame number notice".

When the production control microcomputer 121 executes the "frame number notice" before the "race reach", the main character jockey uses the horse shown in the cut-in image displayed in step 5 of the "frame number notice". Select as the horse to ride on. If the "frame number notice" is executed multiple times (for example, if all of the "normal fluctuation", "pseudo 2 fluctuation", and "pseudo 3 fluctuation" are executed), the final "frame number notice" is cut. The horse shown in the in-image is selected as the horse on which the main character Jockey rides.

33 (A) to 33 (D) are views showing how the "race reach" is performed. When the "race reach" is started, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), a scene in which eight horses including a horse on which the main character jockey rides is racing is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, when the race is about to be settled, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), the display unit 50a shows the scene in which the horse on which the main character Jockey rides or the other horse finishes in the first place. Is displayed. After that, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 3 / race jackpot fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 / race jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 33 (C), the horse on which the main character jockey rides is the first place. The scene to be reached is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big hit (so-called doublet). On the other hand, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 3 / race loss fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 / race loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 33 (D), the horse on which the main character jockey rides is in second place. The scene to be reached is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a loss (so-called loose stitch).

Here, the role of the horse (“××××”, “△△△△”, “〇〇〇〇”) on which the main character Jockey rides in “Race Reach” will be described. Since "XXX" is selected when the horse image G200c (green) finally wins in step 4 of the "frame number notice", the main character Jockey rides on "XXX" "race". "Reach" functions as a production that suggests that the jackpot expectation is low. "△△△△" is selected when the horse image G200d (red) finally wins in step 4 of "frame number notice", so the main character Jockey rides on "△△△△" "race" "Reach" functions as a production that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than "Race Reach" in which the main character Jockey rides on "XXX". Since "○○○○" is selected when the horse image G200e (red flame) finally wins in step 4 of the "frame number notice", the main character Jockey rides on "○○○○". "Race reach" functions as a production that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than "race reach" in which the main character Jockey rides on "XXX" or "△△△△". That is, the expectation of a big hit is higher in the order of "XXX" <"△△△△" <"OOOO".

Further, even if the effect control microcomputer 121 does not execute the "frame number notice" before the "race reach", the "XXXXXX" <"△△△△" <"OOOO" The horse on which the main character Jockey rides is selected using the race reach selection table shown in FIG. 34 so that the jackpot expectation increases in order.

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

(1) In the "frame number notice", five horses (horse images G200a to G200e) will drop out in stages, so it is possible to create a novel production and enhance the interest of the game.

(2) Since the jackpot expectation differs depending on the type of horse that has won in the "competition production" in the "frame number notice", it is possible to draw attention to the "competition production" and enhance the interest of the game.

(3) In the "frame number notice", a horse with a low expectation of a big hit (horse image G200c) may drop out earlier than a horse with a high expectation of a big hit (horse images G200d, G200e). It can be suggested that the expectation for big hits is high, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(4) Since there are horses (horse images G200a and G200b) that always drop out in the "frame number notice", it is possible to enhance the effect of the production and enhance the interest of the game.

(5) In the "competition production" in the "frame number notice", the ease of winning the horse (image G200e) with a high expectation of a big hit differs depending on the competing opponent, so that the competing opponent can also pay attention to the game. It is possible to enhance the interest of.

(6) In the "competition production" in the "frame number notice", horses with high expectation of big hit (horse images G200d, G200e) may compete with each other, so it may be suggested that the expectation of big hit is high from an early stage. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(7) In the "competition production" in the "frame number notice", horses with low jackpot expectations (horse image G200c) do not compete with each other, so it is not suggested that the jackpot expectations are low from an early stage, and the game It is possible to enhance the interest.

(8) In "race reach", since the jackpot expectation differs depending on the type of horse on which the main character jockey rides, it is possible to draw attention to "race reach" and enhance the interest of the game.

(9) In the "frame number notice", the horse on which the main character jockey rides is suggested in the "race reach", so that the "frame number notice" can be noticed and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(10) Since the main character Jockey rides on the horse shown by the cut-in image displayed in the "frame number notice" in the "race reach", the "frame number notice" and the "race reach" are related and novel. It is possible to enhance the fun of the game by making it a good production.

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

In the embodiment, horse images G200a to G200e imitating a horse are used in the "frame number notice", but other images may be used.

Further, in the embodiment, five horses are run in the "frame number notice", but the number is not limited to five. For example, more than five horses or less than five horses may be run.

Further, in the embodiment, the "frame number notice" is configured up to step 5, but is not limited to step 5. For example, the number may be larger than step 5 or smaller than step 5.

Further, in the embodiment, two horses are auctioned in the "competition production" in the "frame number notice", but the number is not limited to two. For example, three or more horses may compete with each other.

Further, in the embodiment, the "frame number notice" can be executed for all of the "normal variation", "pseudo 2 variation", and "pseudo 3 variation", but the "normal variation", "pseudo 2 variation", and "pseudo 2 variation" are enabled. It is also possible to execute the "frame number notice" only for a part of the "pseudo 3 fluctuation".

Further, in the embodiment, the probability that the red flame horse will win in the "competition effect" in the "frame number notice" of the pattern D is higher than the probability that the red flame horse will win in the "competition effect" in the "frame number notice" of the pattern E. Although it is higher than the probability of winning the race, the probability that the horse with red flame will win in the "competition effect" in the "frame number notice" of pattern E may be higher.

Further, in the embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", the horse with red flame may win the competition in the "competition production" in the "frame number notice", but the result of the jackpot determination is " In the case of "missing", the red flame horse may not win the competition in the "competition production" in the "frame number notice".

Further, in the embodiment, the "frame number notice" is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern, but it may be executed based on the start winning command or the opening command.

<Other changes>
Hereinafter, other modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the embodiment will be described with respect to the gaming machine of the present invention.

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

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

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

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 such, 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.

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

<Invention disclosed in the embodiment>
The following inventions A, B and C are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of the invention A, the invention B and the invention C, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the above-mentioned invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A3, invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B3, and invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C3.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1
A determination means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, time saving state) that is advantageous to the player, and
An effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect by using an effect means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50) is provided.
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a character effect (frame number notice) for displaying n + 2 characters (horse images G200a to G200e) (horse images G200a to G200e) on the display means.
In the character production, one character out of n + 2 characters may be specified.
Before identifying the one character, n characters may be excluded.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The n + 2 characters include a first character (horse image G200c) having a first display color (green), a second character (horse image G200d) having a second display color (red), and the second display. A third character (horse image G200e) with the same display color (red flame) as the color is included.
When excluding n characters, the effect executing means may exclude characters other than the second character and the third character.
When the second character or the third character is specified as the one character, the special gaming state is more likely to occur than when the first character is specified.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A2.
The n + 2 characters include a fourth character (horse image G200a, horse image G200b) having a third display color (blue, pink) different from the first display color and the second display color.
When excluding n characters, the effect executing means always excludes the fourth character.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
A determination means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, time saving state) that is advantageous to the player, and
An effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect by using an effect means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50) is provided.
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a character effect (frame number notice) for displaying two or more characters (horse images G200a to G200e) on the display means.
In the character production, one character out of two or more characters may be specified.
For two or more characters, the first character (horse image G200c) displayed in the first display mode (green), the second character (horse image G200d) displayed in the second display mode (red), and Any two characters of the third character (horse image G200e) displayed in the third display mode (red flame) are included.
When it is determined in the determination that the third character is not in the special gaming state, the third character is more difficult to be identified as the one character than the first character and the second character, or is not specified.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1.
The effect executing means can execute a suggestion effect (competition effect) suggesting a character specified as the one character in the character effect.
In the suggestion effect, one of the first suggestion effect (pattern D) suggesting that one of the first character and the third character is specified, and one of the second character and the third character. There is a second suggestion effect (Pattern E) that suggests that
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2.
The probability that the third character is specified differs between when the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention C1 is
A determination means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, time saving state) that is advantageous to the player, and
An effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect by using an effect means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50) is provided.
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a character effect (frame number notice) for displaying two or more characters (horse images G200a to G200e) on the display means.
In the character production, one character out of two or more characters may be specified.
For two or more characters, the first character (horse image G200c) displayed in the first display color (green) and the second character (horse image G200d, displayed in the second display color (red)). Horse image G200e) and included,
As the one character, the probability of entering the special gaming state differs between when the first character is specified and when the second character is specified.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1.
The effect executing means is
In the character effect, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect (competition effect) that suggests a character specified as the one character.
In the suggestion effect, when it is suggested that either the first character or the second character is specified (patterns A to D), and when it is suggested that the second character is specified (pattern). E) and, there is
When the second character is specified as the one character, the special gaming state is more likely to occur than when the first character is specified.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C2.
The effect executing means does not suggest that the first character is specified in the suggestion effect (competitive effect between the horse image G200c and the horse image G200c).
It is characterized by that.

PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 1 ... Game board 50 ... Image display device 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (2)

Judgment means for determining whether or not to make a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect by using an effect means including a predetermined display means.
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, the first character of the first display color, the second character of the second display color different from the first display color, and the same display color as the second display color. It is possible to display three or more characters including a third character on the display means and execute a character effect for specifying one of the three or more characters.
Before specifying the one character in the character effect, when excluding the characters other than the second character and the third character, and when excluding the characters other than the first character and the third character. , There is
The probability that the third character will be identified is mutual when the second character and characters other than the third character are excluded and when the first character and characters other than the third character are excluded. Different,
When the second character is specified as the one character, the special gaming state is more likely to occur than when the first character is specified.
When the third character is specified as the one character, the special gaming state is more likely to occur than when the second character is specified.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The three or more characters include the first display color and the fourth character having a third display color different from the second display color.
The effect executing means is
Before specifying the one character in the character effect, the fourth character must be excluded.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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