JP7006957B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, it is determined whether or not the ball is a big hit based on the ball entering the starting port, and based on the result of the determination. , It is controlled to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, a variable effect of displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner is performed based on the result of determination of whether or not the machine is a big hit. In this variable effect, a pseudo-continuous effect may be performed in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and then displayed again in a variable manner, and the higher the number of pseudo-continuous effects, the higher the expectation for a big hit.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-112132

By the way, there is still room for improvement in the pseudo-continuous production as described in Patent Document 1 in order to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A determination means for determining whether or not to enter an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
A game state control means for controlling the advantageous game state based on the result of the determination, and
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production,
The effect control means is
Based on the result of the above determination, the variation display of a predetermined effect symbol is performed.
It is possible to perform a pseudo-continuous effect in which the stop-displayed effect symbol is re-variably displayed, and the higher the number of executions, the higher the expectation that the advantageous gaming state will be achieved.
When the pseudo-continuous display suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is stopped and displayed as the effect symbol in the first aspect suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect a plurality of times, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a plurality of times. In some cases, even if it is executed once, it may be stopped and displayed in the second mode that is displayed.
When the pseudo-continuous display of the second aspect is performed, a specific pseudo-continuous effect suggesting that the pseudo-continuous display is further performed may be performed.
The specific pseudo-continuous effect is a display that can be reminiscent of the pseudo-continuous display and includes a movement of a specific display that is not the effect symbol, and the specific display is displayed as a pseudo-continuous display suggesting execution of the next pseudo-continuous effect. It is a gaming machine characterized by being a production that expresses what is being done.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through the production.

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 an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. Special figure 1 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead judgment table. This is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach of 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 a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table related to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and is the fluctuation pattern determination table of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state. It is a determination table of a pseudo-ream mode. It is a lottery table for character appearance notice. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the pseudo-continuous production. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the pseudo-continuous production, and is the figure which shows the continuation of the production shown in FIG. 32 (F). It is a figure which shows the specific example of the pseudo-continuous production including the special pseudo-continuous display. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the continuous pseudo-continuous production.

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 of the first form will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, the 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 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. The transparent plate 23t may be such that the gaming area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

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 portion 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. The starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as entry openings, and the large winning openings such as the first major winning opening 14 and the second major winning opening 15 are referred to as special winning openings or specific winning openings. The gate can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

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

Further, in the game area 6, the first start winning device 11D in which the first start opening 11 through which the game ball can enter is formed, and the second starting opening 12 D makes it possible or impossible to enter the second start opening 12. A start winning 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". It is also called) 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 (4 in this embodiment) of the 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 the 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". It is also called) and the opportunity for the variable display of Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12.

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

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is an opportunity for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "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 normally closes the first large winning opening 14, and it is impossible for a 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 (15 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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 (15 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, the second prize-winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second 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 operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect 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, depending on the playability, it is possible to provide two large prize-winning devices such as the first large prize-winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a distribution device. Further, although the first big prize device 14D and the second big prize device 15D are provided, depending on the playability, only the first big prize device 14D may be used, or only the second big prize device 15D may be used. It is possible to use. If only the first prize-winning device 14D is used, the processing related to the second prize-winning device 15D is not performed, and if only the second prize-winning device 15D is used, the process is not performed. , The processing related to the first prize-winning device 14D shall not be performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, at the substantially lowermost portion of the game area 6, two game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings are discharged to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. 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 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. can. The operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right-handed". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also 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, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right to pass through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first large winning opening 14. Or, you can aim to win the second 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 or a special symbol, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. Further, the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83.

The 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 game state in which the big hit game is performed is called the big hit game state. The jackpot gaming state is an example of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

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. If the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is a lost pattern composed of lighting only the LED on the far right, such as "■■■■■■■ □". Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

Further, in the variable display of the special 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 (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are generated. May be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. 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). Has an upper limit (4 in this embodiment). The upper limit of the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be "none". 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 determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (4 in this embodiment) is set for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. The upper limit of the number of reserved figures can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be "none". In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a “normal symbol-related random number”. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal figure hold indicator for displaying the number of normal figure hold indicators is not provided, but the normal figure hold indicator may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure hold indicator, for example, one having the same configuration as the special figure hold indicator 83 can be adopted.

Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. The 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 image display device 50 may be another display device, such as one composed of a plurality of liquid crystal displays or one composed of an EL (Electroluminescence) display, if it is possible to display an image. You may.

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 (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. The game board 1 includes an effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 that controls effects such as game effects) and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 that controls payout of game balls. It is provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls the game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub control unit) that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the voice control circuit 161 described later. The effect control unit includes at least a sub control board 120, and various types using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable device 55, 56, 58, etc.). It suffices if the production 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7, on the sub-control board 120, a production control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 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 RTC 139 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 serving as a drive source, and various lamps are connected to the sub control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 100.

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 connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55 m for driving the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56 m for driving the under-board movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device 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 connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The CPU may be mounted on the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of each lamp and the operation control of each movable device. Further, in this case, 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. It should be noted that each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and a table different from these is shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used for the configuration in which another table is not shown in the explanation of the "feature portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, and the "pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the explanation of "feature part" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

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 passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal drawing start condition".

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

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) according to the hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table is 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 determines whether the player is a hit or a loser by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, 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. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, it is not necessary to divide the hit determination table for each game state.

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

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

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, 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).

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). 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. The number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be 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 finished.

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 prize 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. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 10A. 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 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. In addition, the winning probability of the jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. Each type of jackpot symbol is associated with a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player.

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B, and for the special figure 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol C to set the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type 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 is for determining whether or not to generate reach in the special figure variation effect described later according to the reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the special 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 is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 to 12. In addition, it is not necessary to associate the effect flow of the special figure variation effect with the special figure variation pattern.

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

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination according to the pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning a prize at the starting port). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, and special features. Figure variation pattern There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 / 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. Since the first start port 11 is a start port that triggers the lottery of the special figure 1, the first look-ahead determination table can also be referred to as a special figure 1 look-ahead determination table. Further, since the second start opening 12 is a start opening that triggers the lottery of the special figure 2, the second look-ahead determination table can also be referred to as a special figure 2 look-ahead determination table. The look-ahead determination table may not be divided according to the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12).

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

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

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving 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 openings (1st big winning opening 14 and the 2nd big winning opening 15) are opened in each round game, and Includes the type and opening time of each opening, opening time (closing time or interval time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. There is. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , Is done. Then, in 16R (final round), a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, 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 sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the large winning opening openings 14 and 15 has elapsed. However, the round game is ended.

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

In addition, the number of times and the time in each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15, or can be performed using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only the big hit game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big hit game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, a configuration without a large winning opening for those who do not use it. May be. Further, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be a plurality of types or one type.

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

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a fixed operating mode (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a fixed opening / closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (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 allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, by combining the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the game ball is set to the specific region in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering 16. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be appropriately changed. When another operating mode is shown in the description of the "feature portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, it is assumed that the operating mode is adopted in the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base game state”, a “low probability high base game state”, a “high probability low base game state”, a “high probability high base game state”, and a “high probability high base game state”. It is possible to 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" may 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 a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a jackpot game, it is possible to switch to a high probability state by passing the game ball through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether the opportunity to switch to the high probability state is V passage or the type of jackpot symbol is predetermined according to the playability to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of big-hit determinations without winning the big-hit, or by winning the next big-hit.

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 map fluctuation pattern determination is performed according to the special map fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special map fluctuation pattern having a short special map fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state. (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, the fluctuation time of the normal map is more likely to be shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. For example, in the time-reduced state, the normal map fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-reduced state is determined (FIG. 9 (B)). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

Further, the time saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 9A). 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 a gaming state that 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. In the time-saving state, it is possible to change from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

In the time-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. That is, the game related to the general map is set in favor of the player in three points. However, the points set in favor of this player may be some of these. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time-saving state does not have to be one in which the special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special figure fluctuation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time-saving state.

The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state". In the "big hit game state", the normal figure lottery (hit judgment related to the normal figure) is performed, but the special figure lottery (big hit judgment) is not performed. Therefore, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. To. Further, as for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned gaming states or only a part of them. Further, the various gaming states described in the present specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth gaming state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

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

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The 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 brightness setting of the display unit 50a, a frequency setting of the effect to be executed, and the like.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a non-time saving state. be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) 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 of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), the display unit 50a displays the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right prompting "right-handed". A jackpot opening effect in which the 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, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect pattern, 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. Moreover, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

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, 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.

In addition, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that suggest loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" and "non-reach lost stitches", and the loose stitches when the reach is established are referred to. It is called "reach loose eyes" or "reach loss eyes". How to combine the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that make up the non-reach breaks (for example, "2/3/1", "5/8/6", etc.), and each of the effects that make up the reach breaks. The combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2", "5/4/5", etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. In addition, how to combine each of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting a big hit (for example, "2.2.2", "7,7,7", etc.). Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the 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 that suggests a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands up) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped modes that suggest a big hit. Stop display with (so-called doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect suggesting a loss (for example, an enemy character is in a battle). (Display of winning and standing up) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disjointed eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. The contents of the SP reach 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 big hit (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, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is "miss", and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", and the execution probability of SP reach is determined to be a jackpot. If the result of is "missing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is set to 100%, the jackpot expectation of SP reach is set higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to do. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "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 "miss", and 20% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". It is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach A higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach B. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-2-5. The L-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. The L reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a "big hit" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is a production to make the player expect a big hit. Functions as. The execution time of the reach effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of the SP reach (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. The content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the reach effect of the SP reach is progressively executed after the reach effect of the L reach.

4-3. Hold icon display area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. 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 composed of one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the same icon TA (also referred to as the hold icon TA) as the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. In addition, as the icon TA, an icon different from the hold icon HA may be displayed.

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. Further, it is also possible to provide a hold icon display area 50d but not to provide the icon display area 50e, or to not provide both.

4-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect 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). HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1".

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

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using 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. This movable body production is an example of development production. It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the movable device to be operated in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed. Further, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform the movable body effect as a so-called ghost effect. The movable body production is also called a movable body drive production.

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, FIG. 22 (A) shows. As described above, the effect of urging the operation of the special button 41 (operation promotion effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and the remaining time of the operation valid period. (Image G33 with remaining operation valid period) and the like. 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, as shown in FIG. 22B, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation valid period. In addition, 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. Further, an operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of an operation means (operation unit) such as a special button 41 or a normal button 40 is also referred to as an operation instruction effect. In the operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the normal button 40, an operation promotion image including an image imitating the normal button 40 (special button image), an image showing the operation mode of the normal button 40, and an image showing the operation validity period is displayed. It is displayed on the part 50a.

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

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is "big hit", the hold icon HA which is usually displayed as "○" in the hold icon display area 50d as shown in FIG. 20 (C). May be displayed as "☆". In addition, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "missing", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called "gase effect". Such a look-ahead effect of displaying the hold icon HA and the icon TA in a special mode (“☆” in the present embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“〇” in the present embodiment) is called a hold change effect. Further, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as hold display. In the present embodiment, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the hold display, but only the hold icon HA may be displayed and the icon TA may not be displayed. Further, the timing of performing the hold display in the special mode in the hold change effect may be the time when the start prize that triggers the hold display occurs, or the shift display of the hold display (the display area of the hold icon HA). It may be (when it is changed), or it may be during execution of the special figure change corresponding to the hold display (when it is displayed as the icon TA). In addition, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of hold display.

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 look-ahead effect is not limited to the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Examples of the look-ahead effect other than the hold change effect include so-called continuous notice.

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). The distribution device 16D is operated when a special game is performed using the second prize-winning device 15D. However, the sorting device 16D may be operated in a constant operation from the power-on.

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 10a. 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 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 4) of ordinary symbol random numbers are stored in the 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 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers and the second look-ahead determination table. Further, depending on the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination are performed. Generate a command for the second start port sensor that includes a second start winning command that represents the result.

In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. In addition, the first look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers and the first look-ahead determination table. 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 14a. 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 processing, the stop display of the normal map is performed based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map after the variable display of the normal map being executed starts. Then, a command to stop the fluctuation of the normal map indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

The normal symbol confirmation process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is the winning symbol according to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) after the stop display of the running normal 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 are used. , A big hit, or a big hit is determined. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. .. Then, a symbol designation command 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol specification command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

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

The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 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 are used. , A big hit, or a big hit is determined. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. .. Then, a symbol designation command 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol specification command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

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

The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 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 area side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first area 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. That is, when the special figure 2 hold is held, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if the special figure 1 hold is held. The variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 may be configured to be performed in the order of winning, or may be configured to be performed at the same time.

[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 regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the 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 according to the jackpot game control table. 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 includes information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination.

[2-3-5. Game status setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the high-probability state, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of variable 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 update process is executed (S4003). In the random number 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 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). In addition, 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 are performed by the operation). Execute). In this way, various effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, other notice effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized.

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

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt 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 a player such as a normal button detection switch 40a or a special button detection switch 41a is detected, and a command is set or production data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect is performed in which a movable device such as the movable device 55, 56, 58 is operated at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the drive data is output. 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. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

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

7. Characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the pseudo-continuous production.

First, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (big hit games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG. 28.

As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 has "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 1" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning of the first starting port 11). Any of "design 2" can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 1" at a rate of 60% and the "big hit symbol 2" at a rate of 40%. Further, the game control microcomputer 101 is either "big hit symbol 3" or "big hit symbol 4" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special symbol determination process based on the winning of the second starting port 12). It is possible to decide. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 3" at a rate of 60% and the "big hit symbol 4" at a rate of 40%.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state will be described. In the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29.

In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process when the game control microcomputer 101 is set to the non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern random number. The variation pattern of the special figure 1 is determined based on the above. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot has been won in the jackpot determination, the special figure may be "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 2". As one fluctuation pattern, it is possible to determine any of "THP001" to "THP005". Which special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined is sorted by the special figure fluctuation pattern random number. The fraction is as shown in FIG. 29. It should be noted that the fractional rate (selection rate) of the special figure fluctuation pattern can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game. This also applies to special figure fluctuation patterns other than "THP001" to "THP005".

Further, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is a loss in the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", "THP031" to "THP035" are set as special figure 1 fluctuation patterns. It is possible to determine either.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is a loss in the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", "THP040" and "THP041" are used as the variation patterns in FIG. , "THP042" and "THP043" can be determined. Which of these four 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 the special figure fluctuation pattern with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time, and when the number of special figure 1 hold is 3 to 4, the special figure change. It is easy to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern with a relatively short time.

Here, in the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns "THP001" to "THP003" and "THP031" to "THP033", the "pseudo-continuous fanning" that encourages the execution of the pseudo-continuous production is successful, and the "pseudo-continuous production" is performed. It is a fluctuation (pseudo-continuous fluctuation). Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “THP040” is a fluctuation (pseudo-gase fluctuation) in which the “pseudo-continuous fanning” fails. The "pseudo-continuous variation" includes a "pseudo-continuous variation" in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once and a "pseudo-three variation" in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice. That is, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed once, it is counted as "pseudo 2", and when it is executed twice, it is counted as "pseudo 3". It should be noted that the pseudo-continuous fanning functions as an effect that makes the pseudo-continuous effect expected to be executed.

More specifically, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP001" is a "pseudo 3SP jackpot fluctuation" that develops to SP reach after the pseudo-continuous production is executed twice, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP002" is a pseudo. It is a "pseudo 2SP jackpot fluctuation" that develops to SP reach after the continuous production is executed once, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP003" is the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, after the pseudo continuous production is executed once. It is a "pseudo 2N jackpot fluctuation" that EZ3 becomes reach but does not develop into SP reach. Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP004" is a "SP jackpot fluctuation" that develops to SP reach without executing the pseudo-continuous effect, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP005" is the pseudo-continuous effect executed. It is "N jackpot fluctuation" that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach, but do not develop into SP reach.

Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP031" is a "pseudo 3SP loss variation" that develops to SP reach after the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP032" has a pseudo-continuous effect. It is a "pseudo 2SP loss fluctuation" that develops to SP reach after being executed once, and in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP033", after the pseudo-continuous production is executed once, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach. It is a "pseudo 2N loss fluctuation" that does not develop into SP reach. Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP034" is a "SP loss variation" that develops to SP reach without executing the pseudo-continuous effect, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP035" is the pseudo-continuous effect executed. It is an "N loss fluctuation" in which the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach, but do not develop into SP reach.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “THP040” is a pseudo-gase fluctuation in which a pseudo-repeated failure is performed after the normal fluctuation is started. Pseudo-gase variation is one of the normal loss variations in which the variation effect ends without the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP041" is a "normal A loss fluctuation" in which the fluctuation production is completed in 10 seconds without the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach, and the "THP042" is the production symbol EZ1. , EZ2, EZ3 is a "normal B loss fluctuation" that finishes in 7 seconds without reaching reach, and "THP043" is a fluctuation effect in 4 seconds without reaching the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. It is a "normal C loss fluctuation" that ends with. In addition, reach is a state in which only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed is left among a plurality of effect symbols, and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of effect symbols indicating that the game state is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state) is obtained.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, when a big hit is won (in the case of a big hit fluctuation), the variable effect that develops to SP reach is easier to be executed than the variable effect that ends with N reach. On the other hand, in the case of loss (in the case of loss variation), it is easier to execute the variation effect that ends with N reach than the variation effect that develops to SP reach. That is, in this embodiment, the SP reach is a production with a higher expectation of a big hit than the N reach.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, when the jackpot is won (in the case of the jackpot fluctuation), the execution probability of the pseudo 3 fluctuation (distribution rate of THP001) is the execution probability of the pseudo 2 fluctuation (in the case of the jackpot fluctuation). It is higher than the total distribution rate of THP002 and THP003), and the execution probability of the pseudo 2 variation is the execution probability of the pseudo-continuous variation (variation in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed even once) (the combined distribution of THP004 and THP005). Rate) higher than. On the other hand, in the case of loss (in the case of loss variation), the execution probability of pseudo 2 variation (total distribution rate of THP032 and THP033) is higher than the execution probability of pseudo 3 variation (distribution rate of THP031). It is high, and the execution probability of the pseudo-continuous variation (the combined distribution rate of THP034 and THP035) is higher than the execution probability of the pseudo-2 variation. That is, in this embodiment, the higher the number of times the pseudo-continuous production is executed, the higher the jackpot expectation (expectation controlled by the advantageous gaming state).

Next, among the main effects constituting the special figure variation effect in the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern, pseudo-continuous fanning, pseudo-continuous effect, and SP reach will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the special figure variation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 or the board lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. It is possible to perform an effect, a sound effect using the speaker 52, a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, an operation effect using an input device (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like.

<Pseudo-repeated fan>
The pseudo-ream effect is an effect that incites the execution of the pseudo-ream effect, and is an effect that is expected to be executed. Specifically, the pseudo-continuous fanning is an effect of inciting whether the special symbol TZ is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle effect symbol EZ2 while the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (Fig.). 32 (A)). If the pseudo-continuous fanning is successful, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed (the pseudo-continuous stitch with the middle effect symbol EZ2 as the special symbol TZ is temporarily stopped and displayed, FIG. 32 (D)). On the other hand, when the pseudo-continuous fanning fails, the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the loss stitches (separate stitches) suggesting the loss (FIGS. 32 (B) and (C)). ).

<Pseudo-continuous production>
The pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that makes it appear that the variation is performed multiple times in one special symbol variation display (special symbol variation), and the variable effect accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect is all the effect symbols EZ1 and. It includes one or more re-variable displays in which EZ2 and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and then variable-displayed again. In the present embodiment, the rolls of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 related to the temporary stop display are predetermined pseudo continuous rolls. Specifically, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is a special symbol TZ suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (FIG. 32 (D)). The special symbol TZ is an effect symbol (icon) including a character of "pseudo" which means a pseudo-continuous effect. The display of the special symbol TZ (pseudo-ream display) can be said to indicate that the effect being executed is a pseudo-ream effect, and the success of the pseudo-ream means the execution of the pseudo-ream effect. It can be said that it is a display that suggests the execution of the production. The special symbol TZ includes a special symbol TZ (normal special symbol TZ1) of the normal display mode (corresponding to the second mode) shown in FIG. 32 (D) and a special display mode (first) shown in FIG. 34 (B). There is a special symbol TZ (special special symbol TZ2) of (corresponding to an embodiment). The special special symbol TZ2 has a predetermined design different from the normal display mode on the outline of the icon including the pseudo character.

When the special symbol TZ is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle effect symbol EZ2, the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 including the images of "special symbol TZ" and "x2" is subsequently displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 32 (FIG. 32). E)). The pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is an effect image suggesting the number of executions of the pseudo-ream effect, and the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 including the display of “pseudo × 2” (“special symbol TZ” + “× 2”) is It is suggested that the number of times of execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is one (the number of times of the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 including the re-variation display is the second time). Further, in the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 (FIG. 33 (F)) including the display of “pseudo × 3” (“special symbol TZ” + “x3”), the pseudo-ream effect is executed twice. (The number of fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 including the re-variation display is the third time) is suggested. After the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is displayed large on the display unit 50a, the re-variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is executed (FIG. 32 (F)). Such a series of effects from the temporary stop display of the pseudo-consecutive stitch including the special symbol TZ to the re-variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 corresponds to the pseudo-continuous effect. Further, the stop display of the special symbol TZ is referred to as a pseudo continuous display, the stop display of the normal special symbol TZ1 is referred to as a normal pseudo continuous display, and the stop display of the special special symbol TZ2 is referred to as a special pseudo continuous display.

In the temporary stop display, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol is "0", but it is completely stopped due to changes such as shaking, enlargement and reduction repeatedly at the position where the effect symbol is displayed. Say no state. On the other hand, when the term "fixed stop display" or "final stop display" is used, it means that the effect symbol is completely stopped. The term "stop display" may refer to a temporary stop display or a fixed stop display.

<SP reach>
In this embodiment, battle reach is executed as SP reach. Battle reach is a reach production in which the main character and the enemy character battle. The battle reach has a winning branch, and branches into a success effect in which the main character defeats the enemy character (victory effect) or a failure effect in which the main character defeats the enemy character (defeat effect). The success effect functions as an effect that suggests that the player has won a big hit. The failure effect functions as an effect that suggests that the player has not won the jackpot. In this embodiment, the reach effect shown in FIG. 19 is executed as the battle reach based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state.

Next, a lottery of an execution mode (pseudo-ream mode) of the pseudo-ream effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIG. The lottery of the pseudo-ream mode is performed based on the table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, the effect control microcomputer 121 is used when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “pseudo 2 fluctuation”, that is, “pseudo 2SP hit”. When it is any of "variation" (THP002), "pseudo 2N jackpot fluctuation" (THP003), "pseudo 2SP loss fluctuation" (THP032), and "pseudo 2N loss fluctuation" (THP033), it is always displayed as "normal pseudo-continuous display". Select the "once" pseudo-ream mode. When the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display once" is selected, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a pseudo-ream effect including a stop display of the normal special symbol TZ1 as the first pseudo-ream effect.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "pseudo 3 fluctuation", that is, "pseudo 3SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001). , "Pseudo 3SP loss fluctuation" (THP031), "normal pseudo-continuous display 2 times", "normal pseudo-continuous display + continuous pseudo-continuous production", "special pseudo-continuous display 2 times" 3 Select any one of the types of pseudo-commands.

In the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display twice", the pseudo-ream effect including the stop display of the normal special symbol TZ1 is executed as the first pseudo-ream effect in the pseudo 3 variation, and then the second variation display (first time). Pseudo-ream mode in which the pseudo-ream effect including the stop display of the normal special symbol TZ1 is executed again as the second pseudo-ream effect after various effects (normal effect not continuous pseudo-ream effect) related to (re-variation display). Is.

The pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display + continuous pseudo-ream effect" is a continuous pseudo-ream effect after executing a pseudo-ream effect including a stop display of the normal special symbol TZ1 as the first pseudo-ream effect in the pseudo 3 variation. This is a pseudo-ream mode in which (corresponding to a specific pseudo-ream effect) is performed, and the pseudo-ream effect including the stop display of the normal special symbol TZ1 is executed again as the second pseudo-ream effect. The continuous pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that smoothly connects the first pseudo-continuous effect and the second pseudo-continuous effect (FIG. 35). Since the continuous pseudo-continuous effect may be executed only in the pseudo-three fluctuations and not in the pseudo-two variation, it functions as an effect suggesting that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a plurality of times. The continuous pseudo-continuous production will be described in detail later.

In the pseudo-ream mode of "special pseudo-ream display 2 times", the pseudo-ream effect including the stop display of the special special symbol TZ2 is executed as the first pseudo-ream effect in the pseudo 3 variation, and then the second variation display (first time). Pseudo-ream mode in which the pseudo-ream effect including the stop display of the special special symbol TZ2 is executed again as the second pseudo-ream effect after various effects related to (re-variation display). Is. Since the stop display of the special special symbol TZ2 may be executed only in the pseudo 3 variation and not executed in the pseudo 2 variation, it functions as an effect suggesting that the pseudo continuous effect is executed a plurality of times. ..

It should be noted that the selection ratio of each pseudo-ream mode in the case of "pseudo-three fluctuations" is as follows. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 is as shown in FIG. 30 when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “pseudo 3SP jackpot fluctuation” (THP001). In addition, the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display twice" is selected at a ratio of 15%, the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display + continuous pseudo-ream effect" is selected at a ratio of 35%, and "special pseudo-ream" is selected. Select the pseudo-ream mode of "repeated display twice" at a rate of 50%. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "pseudo 3SP loss fluctuation" (THP031), the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display twice". Is selected at a ratio of 60%, the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display + continuous pseudo-ream effect" is selected at a ratio of 25%, and the pseudo-ream mode of "special pseudo-ream display twice" is selected at a ratio of 15%. Select with.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of a jackpot fluctuation, the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display + continuous pseudo-ream effect" is more likely to be selected than the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display twice". It is easier to select the pseudo-ream mode of "special pseudo-ream display twice" than the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display + continuous pseudo-ream effect". On the other hand, in the case of a loss variation, the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display twice" is easier to select than the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display + continuous pseudo-ream effect", and "normal pseudo-ream display +" The pseudo-ream mode of "continuous pseudo-ream effect" is easier to select than the pseudo-ream mode of "special pseudo-ream display twice". That is, in this embodiment, the relationship of the jackpot expectation of each pseudo-ream mode is "normal pseudo-ream display twice" <"normal pseudo-ream display + continuous pseudo-ream effect" <"special pseudo-ream display twice". .. In other words, the jackpot expectation is highest when the stop display (special pseudo-continuous display) of the special special symbol TZ2 is performed, and then the jackpot expectation is high when the continuous pseudo-continuous effect is performed. It should be noted that the selection ratio of the pseudo-ream mode can be changed as appropriate, and the configuration may be such that the jackpot expectation is higher when the continuous pseudo-ream effect is executed than when the special pseudo-ream display is executed.

Next, a lottery for the advance notice effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described. In this embodiment, various advance notice effects are executed before the N reach and the pseudo-continuous effect. The advance notice effect functions as an effect of expecting the establishment of reach and suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute various types of notice effects, but here, an execution lottery for character appearance notice, which is one of the notice effects, will be described. As a notice effect other than the character appearance notice, a known notice effect such as a chance-up notice or a step-up notice can be appropriately adopted.

The character appearance notice is a notice effect executed at the start of change of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 or at the time of re-variation display, and is an effect in which a predetermined character passes through the lower part of the display unit 50a from right to left. (FIG. 33 (A)). As the character appearance notice, the character A appearance notice (Fig. 34 (A)) in which the character A (character A, a character with a ring motif) appears, and the character B (character B, a character with a tomato motif). There is a notice of the appearance of character B (FIG. 33 (A)) in which the character B appears.

The lottery for character appearance notice is performed based on the table shown in FIG. In addition, the lottery of various notice effects such as the character appearance notice shall be performed for each unit change display in the case of the special figure change pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is performed. That is, it is assumed that each of the first variation display (initial variation), the second variation display (pseudo 2 variation), and the third variation display (pseudo 3 variation) in the one variation effect is performed.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 3SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001), and the pseudo-ream mode is "normal pseudo-ream display twice" or "special pseudo-ream display 2". When "Time" is selected, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 40% and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 40% as a notice effect accompanying the initial change. Further, as a notice effect accompanying the fluctuation of the pseudo 2, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 60%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 40%. Further, as a notice effect accompanying the fluctuation of the pseudo 3, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 90%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 10%.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure variation pattern is "pseudo 3SP jackpot variation" (THP001), and when "normal pseudo-continuous display + continuous pseudo-continuous effect" is selected as the pseudo-continuous mode, the initial variation. As a notice effect accompanying this, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 40%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 40%. Further, as a notice effect accompanying the fluctuation of the pseudo 3, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 90%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 10%. However, the character appearance notice is not executed due to the fluctuation of Pseudo 2. This is because the continuous pseudo-continuous production is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the continuous pseudo-continuous effect is executed, none of the various advance notice effects is executed.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 2SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the character A appearance notice at a rate of 40% as the notice effect accompanying the initial change. Select the character B appearance notice at a rate of 40%. Further, as a notice effect accompanying the fluctuation of the pseudo 2, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 60%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 40%.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 2N jackpot fluctuation" (THP003), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the character A appearance notice at a rate of 40% as the notice effect accompanying the initial change. Select the character B appearance notice at a rate of 40%. Further, as a notice effect accompanying the fluctuation of the pseudo 2, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 55%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 45%. As described above, in the present embodiment, the character A appearance notice is more likely to be executed in the case of developing into SP reach in the fluctuation of pseudo 2 than in the case of not developing.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP004) or "N jackpot fluctuation" (THP005), the effect control microcomputer 121 gives a notice of the appearance of character A as a warning effect accompanying the initial fluctuation. Select at a rate of 40%, and select the character B appearance notice at a rate of 40%.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 3SP loss fluctuation" (THP031), and "normal pseudo-ream display 2 times" or "special pseudo-ream display 2 times" is selected as the pseudo-ream mode. In this case, as a notice effect accompanying the initial change, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 10%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 70%. Further, as a notice effect accompanying the fluctuation of the pseudo 2, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 30%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 70%. Further, as a notice effect accompanying the fluctuation of the pseudo 3, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 45%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 55%.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure variation pattern is "pseudo 3SP loss variation" (THP031), and when "normal pseudo-continuous display + continuous pseudo-continuous effect" is selected as the pseudo-continuous mode, the initial variation. As a notice effect accompanying this, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 10%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 70%. Further, as a notice effect accompanying the fluctuation of the pseudo 3, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 45%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 55%. However, the advance notice effect is not executed due to the fluctuation of the pseudo 2. This is because, as described above, the continuous pseudo-continuous production is executed.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 2SP loss fluctuation" (THP032), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the character A appearance notice at a rate of 10% as the notice effect accompanying the initial change. Select the character B appearance notice at a rate of 70%. Further, as a notice effect accompanying the fluctuation of the pseudo 2, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 30%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 70%.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 2N loss fluctuation" (THP033), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the character A appearance notice at a rate of 10% as the notice effect accompanying the initial change. Select the character B appearance notice at a rate of 70%. Further, as a notice effect accompanying the fluctuation of the pseudo 2, the character A appearance notice is selected at a rate of 25%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 75%. As described above, in the present embodiment, the character A appearance notice is more likely to be executed in the case of developing into SP reach in the fluctuation of pseudo 2 than in the case of not developing.

Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation" (THP034) or "N loss fluctuation" (THP035), the effect control microcomputer 121 gives a notice effect of character A appearance as a notice effect accompanying the initial change. Select at a rate of 10%, and select the character B appearance notice at a rate of 70%.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern is "pseudo-gase variation" (THP040) or "normal A loss variation" (THP041), the character A appearance notice is given as a notice effect accompanying the initial variation. Is selected at a rate of 5%, and the character B appearance notice is selected at a rate of 30%.

As described above, in this embodiment, the execution probability of the character A appearance notice is relatively higher in the case of the jackpot fluctuation than in the case of the loss fluctuation. Therefore, the character A appearance notice functions as an effect suggesting a higher jackpot expectation than the character B appearance notice. Further, in this embodiment, the probability that any character appearance notice is executed is higher in the fluctuation in which the reach is established than in the fluctuation in which the reach is not established. Therefore, the character appearance notice also functions as an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation that the reach is established is high. The selection ratio of the advance notice effect can be changed as appropriate.

Incidentally, when it is determined in the reception command analysis process (S4201) that the special figure variation start command is being received, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the variation start command reception process. In this variation start command reception processing, first, the variation effect pattern selection process is performed, and then the advance notice effect selection process is performed. In the variation effect pattern selection process, the effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the variation effect is selected based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command. Then, in the advance notice effect selection process, the advance notice effect (character appearance notice, other advance notice effect) to be performed along with the change effect is selected based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the received special figure change start command. The information of the advance notice effect selected in the advance notice effect selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, is included in the advance notice effect start command, and is transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the advance notice effect start command displays the designated advance notice effect image on the display unit 50a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 provides the effect means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable device, input device, etc.) related to the advance notice effect based on the information of the advance notice effect stored in the effect RAM 124. Control as appropriate.

Next, an execution example of a characteristic effect (pseudo-continuous effect) in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described.

<First pseudo-ream production>
A specific example of the pseudo-continuous production will be described. As shown in FIG. 32 (A), when the pseudo-ream effect is executed, first, the pseudo-ream is executed. In the pseudo-continuous fanning, while the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed, the special symbol TZ (here, the normal special symbol TZ1), which is the middle effect symbol EZ2, moves relatively slowly toward the stop position. Is moved and displayed. As a result, whether or not the special symbol TZ is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle effect symbol EZ2 is encouraged.

In the pseudo-continuous fanning of failure, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the special symbol TZ1 is normally moved and displayed until it is framed out from the display unit 50a without stopping at the stop position. The number symbols that make up the eye) are temporarily stopped and displayed. Finally, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are deterministically stopped and displayed at the loss (FIG. 32 (C)). It should be noted that such an effect is executed when the pseudo-gase variation (THP040) is selected as the special figure variation pattern.

On the other hand, in the successful pseudo-ream, as shown in FIG. 32 (D), the normal special symbol TZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle effect symbol EZ2. That is, the pseudo-continuous display is usually performed. After that, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are hidden, and a large pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a (FIG. 32 (E)). The pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 shown in FIG. 32 (E) is pseudo 2 (that is, the number of pseudo-ream effects is the first time, in other words, the revariation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is 1. It is a production image suggesting that it is the second time).

Here, the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 includes a common effect image G72 common to the special symbol TZ (normally special symbol TZ1). More specifically, the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is a combination of the common effect image G72 and the non-common effect image G74 including a value suggesting the pseudo-ream number, whereby the pseudo-ream for the player. It has a function to suggest the number of times.

The pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 4 seconds) and then hidden. Then, an image in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are revariably displayed under the normal background image (here, the daytime normal background image G102) is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 32 (F). )). It is assumed that the re-variation display shown in FIG. 32 (F) is the first re-variation display (that is, the fluctuation as pseudo 2).

For such an effect, pseudo 2N loss variation (THP033), pseudo 2SP loss variation (THP032), pseudo 2N jackpot variation (THP003), or pseudo 2SP jackpot variation (THP002) was selected as the special figure variation pattern. Will be executed if. Further, it is executed when the pseudo 3SP loss fluctuation (THP031) or the pseudo 3SP jackpot fluctuation (THP001) is selected and the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display twice" is selected.

<Second pseudo-ream production>
In the first re-variation display (variation as pseudo 2), there is a possibility that various advance notice effects are executed under the normal background image (daytime normal background image G102). Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), in the first re-variation display, the character B appearance notice that the character B (character having a tomato motif) passes through the lower part of the display unit 50a from right to left is announced. Will be executed. As a result, the player is shown the degree of expectation of a big hit, and it is shown that the reach may be established in this revariability display.

Subsequently, in this re-variation display, reach fanning is performed as shown in FIG. 33 (B). In the reach fan, while the left effect symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the same number symbol as the left effect symbol EZ1 is slowly moved and displayed as the right effect symbol EZ3 toward the stop position. That is, whether or not the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same numerical symbol as the left effect symbol EZ1 (whether or not it becomes reach) is fueled.

If it becomes reach after reaching (Fig. 33 (C)), it will develop into N reach production. For such an effect, pseudo 2N loss variation (THP033), pseudo 2SP loss variation (THP032), pseudo 2N jackpot variation (THP003), or pseudo 2SP jackpot variation (THP002) was selected as the special figure variation pattern. Will be executed if.

On the other hand, if the reach is not reached after the reach is agitated (FIG. 33 (D)), the special symbol TZ (here, the normal special symbol TZ1) is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle effect symbol EZ2 (FIG. 3). 33 (E)). That is, the second normal pseudo-continuous display is performed. After that, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are hidden, and the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a (FIG. 33 (F)). The pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 shown in FIG. 33 (F) is a pseudo 3 (that is, the number of pseudo-ream effects is the second time, in other words, the revariation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is 2 It is a production image suggesting that it is the second time). Specifically, the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 shown in FIG. 33 (F) includes a common effect image G72 common to the special symbol TZ (normal special symbol TZ1) and an image of "x3" showing the pseudo 3. It is an image combined with the non-common effect image G74, which suggests to the player that it is a pseudo-3.

The pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 4 seconds) and then hidden. Then, the second re-variation display (variation as pseudo 3) is performed under the normal background image (daytime normal background image G102). It should be noted that such an effect is executed when the pseudo 3SP loss variation (THP031) or the pseudo 3SP jackpot variation (THP001) is selected and the pseudo-continuous mode of "normal pseudo-continuous display twice" is selected.

<Special pseudo-continuous display>
Next, the effect development when the special pseudo-continuous display (stop display of the special special symbol TZ2) is performed will be described with reference to FIG. 34. When the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started (when the first variation display in one variation effect is started), during the variation display, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (A). , The character A appearance notice that the character A (a character having an apple as a motif) passes through the lower part of the display unit 50a from right to left is executed. This indicates to the player that there is a possibility of jackpot expectation and reach. In this initial variation display, after the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed, the special special symbol TZ2 whose display mode is different from that of the normal special symbol TZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed as the middle effect symbol EZ2. (FIG. 34 (B)). That is, a special pseudo-continuous display is performed. This suggests that the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the normal pseudo-continuous display is executed, and in this special figure variation, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice (pseudo 3 variation). ) Is suggested. That is, for the player, when the pseudo-consecutive stitch including the special special symbol TZ2 is stopped and displayed, it is confirmed that the pseudo-consecutive effect is executed a plurality of times.

After that, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are hidden, and a pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 suggesting that the first pseudo-ream effect is displayed is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a (FIG. 34 (C). )). In this embodiment, even when the special special symbol TZ2 is temporarily stopped, the common effect image G72 included in the subsequent pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is the same image as the normal special symbol TZ1, but the special special symbol TZ2. It may be the same image as. That is, the common effect image G72 may have some differences as long as it is an image similar to the special symbol TZ (normal special symbol TZ1 or special special symbol TZ2).

This pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 4 seconds) and then hidden, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, are displayed under a normal background image (daytime normal background image G102). The re-variation display of EZ3 (the first re-variation display, that is, the variation as pseudo 2) is performed (FIG. 34 (D)).

Even during the first re-variation display, a notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit and the possibility of reaching is executed, for example, as in the notice of the appearance of character A shown in FIG. 34 (E). However, as the first pseudo continuous effect, the pseudo continuous effect including the special special symbol TZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and it has already been suggested to the player that the pseudo continuous effect will be executed again after this. There is. Therefore, the player does not have the feeling of whether the reach is established or the pseudo-continuous production is executed again in this first re-variation display. That is, in general, the pseudo-ream effect is recognized by the player as an effect in which the higher the number of executions is, the higher the jackpot expectation is shown. The player is playing the game thinking that he wants the pseudo-continuous production to be executed again without being established. Therefore, as in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, if it is determined that the pseudo-ream effect will be executed again when the special special symbol TZ2 is stopped and displayed, it is safe to execute the pseudo-ream effect again. It is possible to play with a feeling.

Then, even in the first re-variation display, a special pseudo-ream display (stop display of the special special symbol TZ2) is made (FIG. 34 (F)), and then a pseudo-ream suggesting that it is the second pseudo-ream effect. The number of times suggestion display G70 is displayed (FIG. 34 (G)). When this pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is hidden after a predetermined time (for example, about 4 seconds) has elapsed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed under a normal background image (daytime normal background image G102). Re-variation display (second re-variation display, that is, variation as pseudo 3) is performed (FIG. 34 (H)). It should be noted that such an effect is executed when the pseudo 3SP loss fluctuation (THP031) or the pseudo 3SP jackpot fluctuation (THP001) is selected and the pseudo-ream mode of "special pseudo-ream display twice" is selected.

<Continuous pseudo-continuous production>
Next, the effect development when the continuous pseudo-continuous effect is performed will be described with reference to FIG. 35. As shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, after the normal pseudo-continuous display (normally special symbol TZ1 stop display) is performed as the first pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are hidden. It is assumed that the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70, which suggests that it is the first pseudo-ream effect, is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a.

If the continuous pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, the effect is developed as shown in FIG. 32 (F) after the effect shown in FIG. 35 (B). On the other hand, in the continuous pseudo-ream effect, following the effect shown in FIG. 35 (B), a specific character that is a baseball batter is displayed on the display unit 50a, and this specific character displays a suggestion of the number of pseudo-reams. The effect image of hitting the common effect image G72 included in the G70 as if it were a ball is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 35 (C)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), the display unit displays an effect image showing how the ball (common effect image G72) hit by a specific character separates from the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 and flies vigorously. Display on 50a. In the effect shown in FIG. 35 (D), as the effect image expressing the ball struck by the specific character, the effect image is not exactly the same as the common effect image G72, but the specific effect image G73 with a slight change in the display mode. Is displayed. More specifically, the specific effect image G73 has an aspect of expressing a ball that is deformed and scratched by being hit by a specific character. However, the specific effect image G73 is a change in the display mode to the extent that the player can recognize that the common effect image G72 is deformed or the like. In other words, the specific effect image G73 is a display mode in which the player can recognize the common effect image G72. It can be said that it is a production image that can be recalled.

In the effect shown in FIG. 35 (D), the image of the batter after hitting the ball (common effect image G72) and the non-common effect image G74 (pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 not including the common effect image G72) are also shown. It is displayed on the display unit 50a. Even with such an effect expression, the player can recognize that the specific effect image G73 is a modification of the common effect image G72.

Following the effect shown in FIG. 35 (D), a normal pseudo-continuous display (normal special symbol TZ1 stop display) is performed as the second pseudo-continuous effect (FIG. 35 (E)). By such a series of effects shown in FIGS. 35 (B) to 35 (E), the first pseudo-continuous effect and the second pseudo-continuous effect are connected. That is, the common effect image G72, which is a part of the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 in the first pseudo-ream effect, is separated from the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 by a specific character hitting with a bat and flies. A series of effects in which the flying common effect image G72 (specific effect image G73) is temporarily stopped and displayed as the normal special symbol TZ1 in the second pseudo-continuous effect is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the first pseudo-continuous effect (FIGS. 35 (A) and (B)) and the second pseudo-continuous effect (FIGS. 35 (E) and (F)) are shown in FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (D). ) Is connected by the continuous pseudo-continuous production, so there is no feeling that the reach may be established (the pseudo-continuous production may be executed only once), and the second pseudo-continuous production is performed. It is possible to be convinced of the execution of.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the continuous pseudo-continuous effect is executed when the normal pseudo-continuous display (normally special symbol TZ1 stop display) is performed as the first pseudo-continuous effect, which is shown in FIG. 35 (B). There is a possibility that the player is disappointed that the special special symbol TZ2 is not displayed at the time when the effect is executed. Therefore, the continuous pseudo-ream effect shown in FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (D) was executed at a timing after the timing at which the special special symbol TZ2 can be displayed (at the timing after the display of the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70). In some cases, it is possible to make the player more joyful. From the opposite point of view, even if the special special symbol TZ2 is not stopped and displayed as the first pseudo-continuous effect, there is still a possibility that the effect of confirming the execution of multiple pseudo-continuous effects will be executed. It can be said that the game entertainment is improved by the pseudo-ream production.

After the normal pseudo-continuous display (normal special symbol TZ1 stop display) is performed as the second pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are hidden, indicating that the second pseudo-continuous effect is performed. The suggested pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 35 (F)). Then, when the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is hidden after a predetermined time (for example, about 4 seconds) has elapsed, the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ2 are displayed under a normal background image (daytime normal background image G102). , EZ3 revariation display (second revariation display, that is, variation as pseudo 3) is performed (FIG. 35 (G)).

It should be noted that such an effect is executed when the pseudo 3SP loss fluctuation (THP031) or the pseudo 3SP jackpot fluctuation (THP001) is selected and the pseudo-ream mode of "normal pseudo-ream display + continuous pseudo-ream effect" is selected. To. Further, the special symbol TZ corresponds to the first display, the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 corresponds to the second display, the common effect image G72 corresponds to the common display, and the specific effect image G73 corresponds to the specific display. ..

8. Effect of the embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the special symbol TZ display and the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 are used as the previous pseudo-ream effect (first pseudo-ream effect). After that, a continuous pseudo-ream effect using a specific effect image G73 reminiscent of a part of the pseudo-repeated number suggestion display G70 (common effect image G72) further pseudo-repeated effect (second pseudo-ream effect). Is suggested (see FIG. 35). Therefore, the way of showing the pseudo-continuous production that is continuously executed a plurality of times becomes novel, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, since the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 includes a common effect image G72 common to the special symbol TZ (normal special symbol TZ1), the pseudo-ream number (special symbol TZ) The relationship between the display) and the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is strengthened, and it is possible to make the pseudo-ream effect more understandable to the player.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the specific effect image G73 is designed to remind the common effect image G72 included in the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 (see FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (D)). Therefore, the common effect image G72 in the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 included in the previous pseudo-ream effect (first pseudo-repeated effect) is subjected to the subsequent pseudo-ream effect by the continuous pseudo-ream effect using the specific effect image G73. It is possible to make it appear as if it is connected to the display of the special symbol TZ (normal special symbol TZ1) in (the second pseudo-continuous production) (see FIGS. 35 (B) to (E)), and the interest of the pseudo-continuous production can be enjoyed. It can be improved more.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the continuous pseudo-continuous effect, the common effect image G72 separated from the pseudo-continuous number suggestion display G70 is represented by the specific effect image G73 (see FIG. 35 (D)). Therefore, the common effect image G72 in the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 included in the previous pseudo-ream effect (first pseudo-ream effect) undergoes a continuous pseudo-ream effect using the specific effect image G73, and then the subsequent pseudo-ream. It is possible to make it appear as if it was displayed again as a display of the special symbol TZ (normal special symbol TZ1) in the production (second pseudo-ream effect), and it is possible to make it appear as if it was displayed again. It is possible to show a stronger connection with the pseudo-continuous production (second pseudo-continuous production). As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the pseudo-continuous production.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the special pseudo-ream display (display of the special special symbol TZ2) is made in the first pseudo-ream effect (see FIG. 34 (B)), at that time, You can be confident that the pseudo-continuous production will be executed multiple times. Therefore, the player's expectation for becoming a big hit game state is raised, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the normal pseudo-continuous display (normally the display of the special symbol TZ1) is performed in the first pseudo-continuous effect, if the continuous pseudo-continuous effect is executed thereafter (Fig. 35), you can be confident that the pseudo-continuous production will be executed multiple times. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when continuous pseudo-continuous production is performed, there is no possibility of reaching such as advance notice production and reach fanning, so that the reach is not achieved. It is possible to be convinced that the pseudo-continuous production will be executed (in other words, a higher jackpot expectation will be shown) without making the player think about the possibility of being established.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as a case where the pseudo-continuous effect is performed a plurality of times, a pseudo-continuous display (for example, display of a normal special symbol TZ1) suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, and then a notice effect is performed. After performing a production development that may lead to reach such as fanning the reach, when executing the first pattern of performing pseudo-continuous display, and after performing pseudo-continuous display (for example, displaying the normal special symbol TZ1). A second pattern (in other words, after showing that it is a pseudo-two variation) that further performs a pseudo-continuous display without going through an effect development that may reach by performing a continuous pseudo-continuous effect, and then various types that are usually performed. There is a time when the effect pattern indicating that the pseudo-three fluctuations are continuously executed) without performing the effect of. Therefore, the significance of the production that does not make the player think about the possibility of reaching is enhanced, and the game entertainment is improved.

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

In the above form, the effect content of the continuous pseudo-ream effect, the pseudo-consecutive stitch, the display mode of the special symbol TZ, the display mode of the pseudo-repeated number suggestion display G70, etc. can be appropriately changed as long as the functions of the respective effects can be exhibited. Is. Specifically, for example, an icon including the character "pseudo" is adopted as the special symbol TZ, but an icon including the character "ream" may be adopted. In this case, the display such as "second station" or "third station" may be used as a pseudo-ream number suggestion display. Further, in this case, an image (for example, an image in which the design of the character of "ream" is slightly changed) reminiscent of the display (common display) of "ream" in the display of "second ream" which is a pseudo-ream number suggestion display is displayed. It may be a specific display used in continuous pseudo-continuous production.

Further, in the above embodiment, the symbol in which the outline of the normal special symbol TZ1 (pseudo-continuous display in the normal display mode) is emphasized is designated as the special special symbol TZ2 (pseudo-continuous display in the special display mode), but the special symbol is a predetermined color. A display mode displayed in (for example, blue) may be a normal display mode (first mode), and a display mode displayed in another color (for example, red) may be a special display mode (second mode). Further, the pseudo-continuous display of the special display mode (second aspect) is configured so that it can be performed only when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a plurality of times, but the pseudo-continuous display of the normal display mode (first aspect) is performed. If the probability that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a plurality of times is higher than that in the case of the above case, the pseudo-continuous effect may be performed even when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed only once. However, in order to give the pseudo-continuous display of the special display mode a function that greatly expects the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect multiple times, the pseudo-continuous display of the special display mode is performed when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed only once. The probability of this being done is preferably low.

Further, in the above embodiment, an effect pattern (effect pattern of 4 or more pseudo) may be provided in which the number of times of execution of the pseudo-continuous effect in one special figure variation (variation effect) is 3 or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special symbol TZ is temporarily stopped and then the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is displayed in the pseudo-ream effect. However, the period of the temporary stop display of the special symbol TZ and the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 are displayed. It may be configured such that at least a part of the display period of is overlapped.

Further, in the above embodiment, the continuous pseudo-continuous effect (specific pseudo-continuous effect) is an effect using the specific effect image G73 (specific display) reminiscent of the common effect image G72 which is a part of the pseudo-continuous number suggestion display G70. , In other words, it may be an effect using an image reminiscent of all of the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70, in other words, the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 itself. In this case, the image reminiscent of the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 itself corresponds to the specific display. Further, as the specific display, the same image as the common effect image G72 may be used, or the same image as the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 includes a common display (common effect image G72) common to the special symbol TZ (normal special symbol TZ1), but is common to the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70. The configuration may not include the display. Further, in the above embodiment, the common effect image G72, which is the same image as the special symbol TZ, is used as the common display, but the common display may have some differences from the special symbol TZ. In other words, the common display may be an image that is the same as or similar to the special symbol TZ (pseudo-continuous display).

Further, in the above embodiment, in the continuous pseudo-ream effect, the specific effect image G73 (specific display) that can remind the common effect image G72 included in the pseudo-repeated number suggestion display G70 is used, but the first pseudo-repeated sequence is stopped. If it is possible to give the impression that the display to the stop display of the second pseudo-consecutive sequence are connected as one continuous effect, a specific display that can remind us of the common effect image G72 in the continuous pseudo-continuous effect. It is not necessary to use. The specific effect image G73 is an example of a specific display that can be reminiscent of the common effect image G72, and the specific display is a display that can be recognized as representing the same object as the common effect image G72 (common display). Just do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the continuous pseudo-ream effect, it is expressed that the common effect image G72 is separated from the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70, but it may not be expressed that the common effect image G72 is separated.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70 is displayed while the normal background image (daytime normal background image G102) is displayed (see FIG. 32 (E)), but the pseudo-ream number suggestion. When displaying the display G70, the background image may be changed to another background image such as a black background (a background in which the entire area of the display unit 50a is black). In such a configuration, another background image (black background) may be continued even during the execution of the continuous pseudo-continuous production. Specifically, another background image (black background) may be continued during the period from FIGS. 35 (B) to (D). This is because the first pseudo-continuous production and the second pseudo-continuous production are connected without displaying the normal background image, and the effect of not making the player think about the possibility of reaching can be further exerted. .. It should be noted that the special symbol TZ may be changed to another background image (black background) from the time when the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed as the middle effect symbol EZ2, or the pseudo-continuous fanning may be changed to another background image (black background). May be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect may be executed as the variable effect related to the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state, but the pseudo continuous effect is executed as the variable effect related to the lottery of the special figure 2. In some cases, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed in another gaming state such as a time saving state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first starting port 11 (fixed starting port) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change, and the second starting port 12 (variable starting port) in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. (Starting port) related to the electric chew 12D) is provided, but only one of them may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed over the special figure 1 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 2 is preferentially performed over the variation display of the special figure 1). The special figure 1 determination process may be given priority over the special figure 2 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 1 is given priority over the variation display of the special figure 2). In this case, the special figure 1 lottery may be a lottery that makes it easier to win a jackpot that is more advantageous than the special figure 2 lottery.

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

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

Further, in the above embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display. It may be composed of symbols other than three such as one. For example, two symbols divided into special figure 1 and special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one symbol common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Then, in these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the image, and the sub-control board 120 may control the 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 above embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different boards, but the control of the game may 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.

Further, all the jackpot gaming states do not have to correspond to the "advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state advantageous to the player)". For example, the jackpot gaming state that is scheduled to be controlled to a high probability state after that may be configured to correspond to the "advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player", or the jackpot that can actually obtain a relatively large number of prize balls such as 16R. The gaming state may be configured to correspond to the "advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player". Further, the "advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player" may not be a jackpot gaming state, but may be a high-probability state, or may be a high-base state (time saving state). When the "advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player" is a high probability state or a high base state (time saving state), various effects that are expected to be an advantageous gaming state (special gaming state) are special. The effect is not limited to the effect during the variable display of the symbol, but may be an effect performed at other timings such as an effect during a big hit game.

10. Inventions disclosed herein The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [form for carrying out the invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4. Further, the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B3.

Invention A1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to enter an advantageous gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and
A game state control means (processing related to control of a game state such as a jackpot game state by the game control microcomputer 101) that controls the advantageous game state based on the result of the determination.
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect.
The effect control means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute the pseudo-continuous production in which the higher the number of executions, the higher the expectation that the advantageous gaming state will be obtained.
When the pseudo-continuous effect is performed a plurality of times, a first display suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (for example, display of the normal special symbol TZ1, FIG. 35 (A)) and a second display suggesting the number of times of the pseudo-continuous effect are performed. After performing the display of 2 (pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70, FIG. 35 (B)), a specific display (specific effect image G73, FIG. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that a specific pseudo-continuous effect (continuous pseudo-continuous effect) suggesting that the pseudo-continuous effect is further executed may be executed by using 35 (D)). ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, after the first display and the second display are performed as the previous pseudo-ream effect, the specific pseudo-ream using the specific display reminiscent of at least a part of the second display is performed. Since the production suggests the execution of a further pseudo-ream effect, the way of showing the pseudo-ream effect that is continuously executed a plurality of times becomes novel, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The gaming machine characterized in that the second display (pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70) includes a common display (common effect image G72) common to the first display (normal special symbol TZ1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the relationship between the first display and the second display included in the pseudo-continuous effect is strengthened, and the pseudo-continuous effect can be made easier for the player to understand.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to the invention A2.
The specific display (specific effect image G73) is a gaming machine characterized in that the display can be reminiscent of the common display (common effect image G72).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the common display in the second display included in the previous pseudo-continuous effect is connected to the first display in the later pseudo-continuous effect by the specific pseudo-continuous effect using the specific display. It is possible to make it look like it is, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the pseudo-continuous production.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to the invention A3.
In the specific pseudo-ream effect, the specific display (specific effect image G73) expresses the common display (common effect image G72) separated from the second display (pseudo-ream number suggestion display G70). A featured gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the common display in the second display included in the previous pseudo-ream effect becomes the first display in the later pseudo-ream effect after the specific pseudo-ream effect using the specific display. It is possible to make it look as if it is displayed again, and it is possible to make the connection between the previous pseudo-ream effect and the later pseudo-ream effect stronger. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the pseudo-continuous production.

Invention B1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to enter an advantageous gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and
A game state control means (processing related to control of a game state such as a jackpot game state by the game control microcomputer 101) that controls the advantageous game state based on the result of the determination.
It is equipped with an effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect.
The effect control means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute the pseudo-continuous production in which the higher the number of executions, the higher the expectation that the advantageous gaming state will be obtained.
The pseudo-continuous display (display of the special symbol TZ) suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is performed in the first aspect (special special symbol TZ2, FIG. 34 (B)) suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect a plurality of times. A game characterized in that there are times when the pseudo-continuous effect is performed in a second mode (usually special symbol TZ1, FIG. 32 (D)) which is displayed regardless of whether the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a plurality of times or once. Machine (pachinko game machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it can be assured that the pseudo-ream effect will be executed a plurality of times by performing the pseudo-ream display of the first aspect, so that the player expects to be in an advantageous gaming state. It can be enhanced and the game entertainment can be improved.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to the invention B1.
When the pseudo-continuous display of the second aspect is performed, the effect control means may perform a specific pseudo-continuous effect (continuous pseudo-continuous effect, FIG. 35) suggesting that the pseudo-continuous display is further performed. A featured gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the pseudo-continuous display of the second aspect is performed, it can be assured that the pseudo-continuous effect will be executed a plurality of times if the specific pseudo-continuous effect is executed after that. Can be further improved.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to the invention B2.
The effect control means is
When the pseudo-continuous effect is performed a plurality of times, after the previous pseudo-continuous display is performed, the predetermined effect symbol may reach the reach (for example, as shown in FIGS. 33 (A) and 33 (B)). , A notice effect such as a character appearance notice is executed, or a reach fan is executed), and a pseudo-continuous display may be performed later.
In the case of performing the specific pseudo-continuous effect, after performing the pseudo-continuous display of the second aspect, the subsequent pseudo-continuous display is performed without going through the effect development in which the effect symbol may reach. A gaming machine characterized by (see).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a specific pseudo-continuous production is performed, there is no production development that may lead to reach, so that the player does not have to think about the possibility that reach will be established. It is possible to be confident that the pseudo-continuous production will be performed (in other words, a higher degree of expectation will be shown).

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-112132, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine is a big hit based on the ball entering the starting port. Based on the result of the determination, the gaming state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, a variable effect of displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner is performed based on the result of determination of whether or not the machine is a big hit. In this variable effect, a pseudo-continuous effect may be performed in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and then displayed again in a variable manner, and the higher the number of pseudo-continuous effects, the higher the expectation for a big hit. However, there is still room for improvement in the pseudo-continuous production as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-112132 in order to improve the interest of the game.

The invention A described above relates to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-112132 as follows: "When the effect control means performs the pseudo-continuous effect a plurality of times, the first display suggests the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. , After performing the second display suggesting the number of times of the pseudo-ream effect, the specific pseudo-ream suggesting that the pseudo-ream effect is further executed using the specific display reminiscent of at least a part of the second display. The difference is that "the production may be performed." Further, the invention B described above relates to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-112132, "The effect control means displays a pseudo-continuous display suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect, and the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed a plurality of times. There are times when it is performed in the first mode that suggests execution, and there are times when it is performed in the second mode that is displayed regardless of whether the pseudo-continuous effect is executed multiple times or once. " Thereby, each of the inventions A to B can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game through the production" (playing an action effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer G70 ... Pseudo-repeated number of times suggestion display (second display)
G72 ... Common production image (common display)
G73 ... Specific production image (specific display)
TZ ... Special design (first display)
TZ1 ... Normal special symbol (pseudo-continuous display of the first aspect)
TZ2 ... Special special symbol (pseudo-continuous display of the second aspect)

Claims (2)

A determination means for determining whether or not to enter an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
A game state control means for controlling the advantageous game state based on the result of the determination, and
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production,
The effect control means is
Based on the result of the above determination, the variation display of a predetermined effect symbol is performed.
It is possible to perform a pseudo-continuous effect in which the stop-displayed effect symbol is re-variably displayed, and the higher the number of executions, the higher the expectation that the advantageous gaming state will be achieved.
When the pseudo-continuous display suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is stopped and displayed as the effect symbol in the first aspect suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect a plurality of times, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a plurality of times. In some cases, even if it is executed once, it may be stopped and displayed in the second mode that is displayed.
When the pseudo-continuous display of the second aspect is performed, a specific pseudo-continuous effect suggesting that the pseudo-continuous display is further performed may be performed.
The specific pseudo-continuous effect is a display that can be reminiscent of the pseudo-continuous display and includes a movement of a specific display that is not the effect symbol, and the specific display is displayed as a pseudo-continuous display suggesting execution of the next pseudo-continuous effect. A gaming machine characterized by being a production that expresses what is being done. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The effect control means is
When the pseudo-continuous effect is performed a plurality of times, the pseudo-continuous display may be performed later, and then the pseudo-continuous display may be performed after the effect development in which a predetermined effect symbol may reach.
When the specific pseudo-continuous effect is performed, it is characterized in that after the pseudo-continuous display of the second aspect is performed, the subsequent pseudo-continuous display is performed without going through an effect development in which the effect symbol may reach. A gaming machine.

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