JP7012323B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, it is determined whether or not a gaming state is favorable to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the productions, there is a production that suggests the degree of expectation that the player will be in a favorable gaming state.

For example, Patent Document 1 below describes a gaming machine that suggests a jackpot expectation degree by executing a dialogue notice or a window notice along with a variation effect showing the result of a jackpot determination.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-128089

By the way, there is room for improvement in how to perform an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a player to be in a favorable gaming state in order to improve the interest of the game.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention
The main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
A sub-control unit capable of controlling the effect accompanying the progress of the game is provided.
The main control unit
A determination means for determining whether or not to make an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player,
An identification symbol display control means capable of displaying the identification symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the result of the determination by the determination means.
A variation pattern selection means for selecting a variation pattern of the identification symbol is provided.
The variation pattern selection means can select a specific variation pattern when it is determined that the advantageous gaming state is to be achieved.
The sub-control unit includes an effect executing means capable of executing an effect according to the determination.
The effect executing means is
Based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect indicating whether or not the advantageous gaming state is reached, and at the same time, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect.
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation for the advantageous game state at a plurality of timings in the predetermined game effect.
The suggestion effect includes a high expectation suggestion effect suggesting that the expectation is high.
The effect executing means is
When the predetermined game effect indicating that the advantageous game state is reached is executed based on the specific fluctuation pattern .
Whether to execute the suggestion effect based on a predetermined normal effect selection criterion,
Until a specific timing in the game effect, it is determined whether to execute the suggestion effect based on the special effect selection criterion, which is more difficult to execute the high expectation suggestion effect than the normal effect selection criterion.
The suggestion effect is executed based on the effect selection criteria according to the decision,
When executing the predetermined game effect indicating that the advantageous game state is not reached,
At any timing in the game effect, the suggestion effect may be executed based on the effect selection criterion for loss, which makes it more difficult to execute the high expectation suggestion effect than the normal effect selection criterion, but the special effect selection. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion effect is not executed based on the standard.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through 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 special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the effect flow of SP fluctuation and the execution timing of the advance notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design effect effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movable body drive effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the dialogue notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice of a snowstorm. It is explanatory drawing which shows the character color notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the cut-in notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation effect. It is a notice production selection table related to SP fluctuation. This is an execution example of the advance notice effect when the advance notice effect is selected based on the normal effect selection criterion (heat pattern). This is an execution example of the advance notice effect when the advance notice effect is selected based on the first special effect selection criterion (cold heat pattern). This is an execution example of the advance notice effect when the advance notice effect is selected based on the second special effect selection criterion (cold pattern). It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on 2nd form. It is a sub-variation pattern determination table for SP variation which concerns on 2nd form.

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. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It suffices if the gaming area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

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 13 can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

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

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

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where 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". ) And the opportunity for variable display in Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

The first prize-winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a closed state that 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 (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state. The 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, 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 (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is called "right-handed". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a large number of game nails and the like.

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

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

Further, the indicators 8 are arranged on the left side (a portion other than the game area 6) below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 4, on the display devices 8, the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the normal figure are variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. Further, the display devices 8 include the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a, which displays the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of hold of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later. Also included is a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying the number of special figure 2 hold (U2: the number of holds for variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 81b), which will be described later.

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

The variable display of the special figure informs the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The special figure to be stopped and displayed (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a big hit symbol), the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 and 2nd big winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of types of big hits described later), the special figure display 81 is set to "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■ : Turns off) and displays the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the LEDs located at the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th positions from the left. 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). Can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as "special figure hold", and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special figure hold based on the special figure hold becomes possible for variable display. That is, the digestion of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random numbers and the like corresponding to the special figure hold are determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

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

In addition, the variable display of the regular map informs the result of the regular map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the normal map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed, variable-displayed normal map is derived and displayed) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal maps by the regular map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. ..

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a “normal symbol-related random number”. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal figure hold indicator for displaying the number of normal figure hold indicators is not provided, but the normal figure hold indicator may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure 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 performs various effects using the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable device 55, 56, etc.). It suffices if it 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 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 fact that the game ball passes through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal map or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "the establishment of the normal map variation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to the normal map when the normal map variation start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (normal map lottery, variable display of the normal map, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8A, the random numbers related to normal symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers 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) using a 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 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and determines whether the hit or miss is a hit. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal map is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal map. 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 using the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items related to the variable display of the normal map such as the normal map fluctuation time.

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table 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 non-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 stopped normal map. 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 based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state) by using the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9 (C). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. 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, 3.00 seconds)), which is longer than the first opening time. Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time-saving state is also referred to as a “long open auxiliary game”. The opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same for the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be 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) using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (A). The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value (reach random number value) of the reach random number is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. .. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 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 the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display to be judged, in other words, the starting port where a prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It is associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 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 called 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.

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

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

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

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the jackpots (1st jackpot 14 and 2nd jackpot 15), and from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. It includes the opening (also referred to as OP) and the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Further, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the 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. It includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game by using the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 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. 11 (B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C may be executed when 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. If the configuration is such that only the big hit game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or the configuration is such that only the big hit game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, the configuration that does not have the big winning opening that is not used. 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.

During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball can easily pass (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passing”). The jackpot to be performed is called "V long jackpot", and the jackpot in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass. 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 trigger for switching to the high probability state is V passage or the type of jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined 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 figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using 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 reduction state. It is done (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, the probability of winning is determined to be higher (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (for example, 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 hit determination is performed but the big hit determination is not performed. Therefore, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. Further, as for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned gaming states or only a part of them. Further, the various gaming states described in the present specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth gaming state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4. Main effects by the gaming machine Next, the main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 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, but in the normal second stage effect mode, the reach type is displayed. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probabilistic effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image (probability variation background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probabilistic effect mode includes a probabilistic pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a probabilistic post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the probability change first stage effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the probability change second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the normal probability state and the time reduction state are present. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image (time saving background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the time saving effect mode includes a time saving first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a time saving second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the time saving first stage effect mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the jackpot game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and the right prompting "right-handed" are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening effect in which the 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. 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.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as a production 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 (friend character) wins the battle and stands up) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped modes that suggest a big hit (so-called). Stop display with doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect suggesting a loss (for example, an enemy character is in a battle). (Display of winning and standing up) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disjointed eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting 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, if the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" and 100% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", the execution probability of SP reach is set to 100%. If the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", it is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is 100%. It can be set high. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", and the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", and 30% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". For example, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-2-5. 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 including one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA which is the same as or different from the hold icon HA depending on the start of the special figure variation effect.

The number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them. 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, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform the movable body effect as a so-called ghost effect.

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the 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.

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". The look-ahead effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the display mode of the hold icon HA is not limited to the change, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

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

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are used. The random number counter value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing (S005) on the main side will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

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

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

Following the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107). 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 at 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 (see FIG. 13). Further, depending on the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination are performed. Generate a command for the second start port sensor that includes a second start winning command that represents the result.

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

In the first large winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first large winning opening sensor 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.

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.

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.

[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 using 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, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, etc.) are realized.

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

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt 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. A major feature of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is that it intentionally creates a situation in which the jackpot winning is notified even if the production development seems to be lost at first glance.

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. 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.

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

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. In the low-probability low-base gaming state (normal probability state and non-time saving state), the game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern by 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 normal probability state and the non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined based on the result of the reach determination and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number. As shown in FIG. 29, as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern, any one of 11 types of “THP001” to “THP005”, “THP011” to “THP013”, “THP016” to “THP018” is determined. Is possible. Which special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined is sorted by the special figure fluctuation pattern random number. The determination ratio (distribution rate) in this embodiment is as shown in FIG. 29. This decision ratio can be changed as appropriate.

More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", whether the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 2". , Special Figure 1 It is possible to determine five types of fluctuation patterns, "THP001" to "THP005".

Of these, "THP001" to "THP003" are all "SP jackpot fluctuations". As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the execution mode of the advance notice effect (corresponding to the suggestion effect) is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. Specifically, "THP001" is a special figure variation pattern in which various advance notice effects are selected based on the normal effect selection criteria during the entire period of the variation effect. In addition, "THP002" selects various advance notice effects based on special effect selection criteria in the period up to a specific timing (first period) in the variable effect, and in the period after the specific timing (second period). Is a special figure fluctuation pattern in which various notice effects are selected based on the normal effect selection criteria. Further, "THP003" is a special figure variation pattern in which various advance notice effects are selected based on a special effect selection criterion during the entire period of the variation effect. In the present embodiment, the specific timing in the variable effect is the start timing of the SP reach. It should be noted that the specific timing can be changed as appropriate. Further, "THP001" is an example of the first fluctuation pattern, and "THP002" and "THP003" are examples of the second fluctuation pattern.

Here, the normal effect selection criterion (normal effect selection criterion) is an effect selection criterion in which a notice effect (high expectation notice effect) indicating a relatively high jackpot expectation is easily executed. On the other hand, the special effect selection criteria (special effect selection criteria) are the effect selection criteria in which it is more difficult to execute the high-expectation advance notice effect than the normal effect selection criteria. In this embodiment, by providing a pattern for selecting the advance notice effect based on the special effect selection criteria as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a situation is intentionally created in which the jackpot winning is notified even if the effect development seems to be lost at first glance. ing.

The execution mode of the notice effect associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern "THP001" is referred to as "heat pattern", and this special figure fluctuation pattern is particularly referred to as "heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation". Further, the execution mode of the notice effect associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern "THP002" is referred to as "cold heat pattern", and this special figure fluctuation pattern is particularly referred to as "cold heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation". Further, the execution mode of the notice effect associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern "THP003" is referred to as "cold pattern", and this special figure fluctuation pattern is particularly referred to as "cold notice / SP jackpot fluctuation". By the way, the case where the player is likely to be in an advantageous state is expressed as "hot", and the case where the player is less likely to be in an advantageous state than the hot case is expressed as "cold".

In addition, "THP004" is "L jackpot fluctuation", and "THP005" is "N jackpot fluctuation". When the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the ease of selection of each fluctuation is in the relationship of "SP jackpot fluctuation"> "L jackpot fluctuation"> "N jackpot fluctuation". Further, the ease of selection of each fluctuation belonging to the "SP jackpot fluctuation" is in the relationship of "heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation"> "cold heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation"> "cold notice / SP jackpot fluctuation". With such an execution probability, "cold notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" and "cold notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" are positioned as exceptions to "heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation". In addition, by making it more difficult to execute the "cold notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" than the "cold notice / SP jackpot fluctuation", the "cold notice / SP jackpot fluctuation", which is more surprising to the player, is made more rare. ing. In this embodiment, the distribution rate of "cold notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" is the same as the distribution rate of "N jackpot fluctuation". In addition, the distribution rate of "cold heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" is higher than that of "L jackpot fluctuation". The fraction of the special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate as long as it does not interfere with the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is “missing” and the result of the reach determination is “with reach”, “THP011” is set as the variation pattern in FIG. -It is possible to determine three types of "THP013". "THP011" is "SP loss fluctuation", "THP012" is "L loss fluctuation", and "THP013" is "N loss fluctuation". The ease of selection of each of these fluctuations is in the relationship of "N loss fluctuation"> "L loss fluctuation"> "SP loss fluctuation".

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", the special figure 1 variation pattern is 3 of "THP016" to "THP018". It is possible to determine the type. Which of these three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned according to the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special figure 1 hold is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine "THP016" which has a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms, and when the number of special figure 1 hold is 3 to 4, the special figure 1 is reserved. It is easy to determine "THP018", which has a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms.

Next, the effect flow of the SP variation (SP jackpot variation and SP loss variation) and the execution timing of the advance notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 30. As shown in FIG. 30, in this embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is SP fluctuation, the effect flow of the fluctuation effect is composed of "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "SP reach". To. That is, the fluctuation effect is produced by the flow shown in FIGS. 17 (A) (B) (C-2), 18 (A) (B), and 19 (A) (B) (C-1) (C-2). Is executed. In this embodiment, the SP reach is a battle reach in which a friendly character and an enemy character battle each other. In the battle reach related to the SP jackpot fluctuation, the ally character wins (Fig. 19 (C-1)). On the other hand, in the battle reach related to the SP loss fluctuation, the ally character is defeated (Fig. 19 (C-2)). In battle reach, branching into a "victory" production (success production) or a "defeat" production (failure production) is called a "winning branch".

Here, the main effects constituting the special figure variation effect 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.

A. Normal fluctuation "Normal fluctuation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of a special figure. Since it is performed first in the special figure variation effect, it functions as an effect suggesting that the special figure variation effect has started.
B. Reach "Reach" is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol after "normal fluctuation". Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since it may develop into a reach production such as "Battle Reach" after that, it also functions as a production suggesting that a reach production may be performed.

Note that reach is a state in which only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed is left among a plurality of effect symbols, and the game depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") that is a combination of effect symbols indicating that the game state is advantageous to the person (for example, a big hit game state).

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

D. SP reach (battle reach)
"Battle reach" is an effect that may be performed after "N reach", and is a reach effect that shows how an ally character and an enemy character battle. Battle reach has a form of victory and a mode of defeat. In the Victory Battle Reach, a victory production (success production) is performed in which the ally character wins. On the other hand, in the defeat battle reach, a defeat effect (failure effect) in which an ally character is defeated is performed.

"Battle reach" is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" than when it is "big hit", so it is a production that suggests that the jackpot game is likely to be performed. Function. Also, "Battle Reach" is easier than "N Reach" because the jackpot game is easier to play when it develops to "Battle Reach" after "N Reach" than when it ends with "N Reach". It also functions as a production that suggests that a jackpot game is likely to be performed.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute various advance notice effects in accordance with the fluctuation effects related to the SP fluctuations. Various notice effects include "design effect effect", "movable body drive effect", "line notice", "sakura snowstorm notice", "character color notice", "cut-in notice", and "operation effect". ing.

The "design effect effect", "movable body drive effect", and "line notice" are normally executed during fluctuations (see FIG. 30). More specifically, as for the execution start timing of each of these advance notice effects, the "design effect effect" is the earliest, the "movable body drive effect" is the next earliest, and the "line notice" is the latest. "Design effect effect", "movable body drive effect", and "line notice" are collectively referred to as "pre-reach notice effect".

In addition, the "Sakura Fubuki Notice" is executed when developing from N reach to SP reach (see FIG. 30). "Sakura blizzard notice" may be referred to as "development notice production" from the viewpoint of its execution timing.

Further, the "character color notice", the "cut-in notice", and the "operation effect" are executed during the SP reach (see FIG. 30). More specifically, as for the execution start timing of each of these notice effects, the "character color notice" is the earliest, the "cut-in notice" is the next earliest, and the "operation effect" is the latest. The "operation effect" is executed before the winning branch. That is, following the "operation effect", a victory effect (success effect) or a defeat effect (failure effect) is executed. In addition, "character color notice", "cut-in notice", and "operation effect" are collectively referred to as "SP reach notice effect".

Next, each notice production will be described in detail.

a. Symbol effect effect "Design effect effect" is an effect of displaying an effect image around the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 when the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started (see FIG. 31). The effect image includes a light effect image (light effect image G51, FIG. 31 (B)) and a flame effect image (flame effect image G52, FIG. 31 (C)). The symbol effect effect (FIGS. 31 (A) and (B)) in which the optical effect image G51 is displayed around the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is referred to as a "light effect". Further, the symbol effect effect (FIGS. 31 (A) and (C)) in which the flame effect image G52 is displayed around the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is referred to as a "flame effect". As will be described later, the "flame effect" is a preview effect with a higher expectation of a big hit than the "light effect". The effect image displayed in the design effect effect can be changed as appropriate.

b. Movable body drive effect "Movable body drive effect" is an effect of operating the underboard movable body 56k. The movable body drive effect includes "movable body fanning" and "movable body appearance". "Movable body fanning" is an effect of returning the underboard movable body 56k to the initial position after moving it up and down (that is, after repeating ascending and descending for a certain period of time (for example, about 3 seconds)) (FIG. 32 (A). ) (B) (C)). On the other hand, in the "movable body appearance", after the underboard movable body 56k is moved up and down, the entire front surface side of the underboard movable body 56k is moved to an appearance position where the player can see it, and for a certain period of time (for example, 3). (Approximately seconds), it is an effect that keeps the position at the appearance position (FIGS. 32 (A), (B), and (D)). In this embodiment, the position (height) at which the underboard movable body 56k rises in the "movable body fanning" is a position about halfway between the initial position and the appearance position (see FIGS. 32 (B) and 32 (C)). In the "movable body fanning", the upper half of the front side of the underboard movable body 56k can be visually recognized by the player. As will be described later, "movable body appearance" is a notice production with a higher expectation of a big hit than "movable body fanning". It should be noted that the movable body to be operated in the movable body drive effect and the operation mode thereof can be appropriately changed.

c. Dialogue notice "Serif notice" is an effect of first displaying the mini character G61 (FIG. 33 (A)) and then displaying the dialogue of the mini character G61 (FIGS. 33 (B) (C)). The lines of the mini character G61 include "reach?" And "CHANGE!". The dialogue notice (FIG. 33 (A) (B)) displaying the dialogue G62 of "reach?" Is called "reach?", And the dialogue notice displaying the dialogue G63 of "CHANGE!" (FIG. 33 (A) (B)). C)) is referred to as "CHANGE!". As will be described later, "CHANGE!" Is a notice production with a higher expectation of a big hit than "reach?". The mini characters and lines displayed in the line notice can be changed as appropriate.

d. Sakura Fubuki Notice "Sakura Fubuki Notice" is a production that displays an image of Sakura Fubuki when developing from N reach to SP reach. "Sakura blizzard notice" includes "small blizzard" and "large blizzard". "Small snowstorm" is an effect of displaying an image of a predetermined amount of cherry blossom snowstorm on the display unit 50a (FIG. 34 (A)). On the other hand, the "large blizzard" is an effect of displaying an image of the sakura blizzard in an amount larger than the amount of the sakura blizzard displayed in the "small blizzard" on the display unit 50a (FIG. 34 (B)). As will be described later, "Big Snowstorm" is a notice production with higher expectation of big hit than "Small Snowstorm".

e. Character color notice "Character color notice" is an effect of displaying the characters displayed in SP reach (battle reach) in a predetermined color. In this embodiment, after displaying the SP reach start title image G1 in the battle reach (FIG. 35 (A)), an image in which the ally character and the enemy character are facing each other is displayed (FIG. 35 (B) or (C). )), In this scene, the character image "It looks good!" That expresses the tone of the ally character is displayed. The display colors of this character image include white and red. The effect of displaying the character image of "looks good!" In white (FIG. 35 (B)) is referred to as "white character". On the other hand, the effect of displaying the character image of "looks good!" In red (FIG. 35 (C)) is referred to as "red character". As will be described later, "red characters" is a notice production with a higher expectation of big hits than "white characters". The characters and their colors displayed in the character color notice can be changed as appropriate.

f. Cut-in notice "Cut-in notice" is an effect of displaying a cut-in image in SP reach (battle reach). In this embodiment, the cut-in image is displayed after displaying the image in which the ally character and the enemy character are facing each other in the battle reach (see FIG. 36). The cut-in image includes a cheering cut-in image G81 (FIG. 36 (B)) showing how the character A, a fellow character of the main character, cheers, and a boosting image showing that the character B, a fellow character of the main character, has come to help. There is a cut-in image G82 (FIG. 36 (C)). The cut-in notice (FIGS. 36 (A) (B)) displaying the cheering cut-in image G81 is referred to as “cheering cut-in”, and the cut-in notice (FIG. 36 (A) (C)) displaying the boosted cut-in image G82 is referred to as “cheering cut-in”. )) Is referred to as "enhancing cut-in". As will be described later, the "Kaisei Cut-in" is a notice production with a higher expectation of a big hit than the "Cheer Cut-in". The image displayed in the cut-in notice can be changed as appropriate.

g. Operation effect The "operation effect" is an effect executed at the time of a winning branch in the SP reach (battle reach), and is an effect for urging the player to operate the input device (normal button 40 in this embodiment). In this embodiment, the player is made to operate the normal button 40 at the time of the winning branch in the battle reach, and the operation valid period of the normal button 40 elapses in response to this operation or without the operation by the player. , A success effect (FIG. 19 (C-1)) or a failure effect (FIG. 19 (C-2)) is executed. The operation effects include an effect of displaying an operation promotion image prompting the operation of the normal button 40 in a predetermined size (FIGS. 37 (A) and (B)) and an effect of displaying an operation promotion image in a size larger than this (FIG. 37 (A) (B)). There are 37 (A) and (C)). The operation promotion image displayed in the former is referred to as a normal button image G91, and the operation effect of displaying the normal button image G91 is referred to as "normal button notice". On the other hand, the operation promotion image displayed in the latter is referred to as a deca button image G92, and the operation effect for displaying the deca button image G92 is referred to as "deca button notice". As will be described later, the "big button notice" is a notice production with a higher expectation of a big hit than the "normal button notice". The input device used for the operation effect may include another input device such as a special button 41. In this case, the operation effect of operating the special button 41 may be a notice effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation effect of operating the normal button 40.

Next, the execution lottery of various notice effects will be described with reference to FIG. 38. The effect control microcomputer 121 selects the advance notice effect based on the advance notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38. That is, when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure variation start command from the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the variation start command reception processing in the reception command analysis process (FIG. 27, step S4201). , The variation effect is selected based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command, and the execution lottery of the advance notice effect is performed. After the execution lottery of the advance notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the advance notice effect start command for starting the selected advance notice effect in the output buffer.

When the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is “SP loss fluctuation” (THP011) in the processing at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 gives a notice shown in FIG. 38 (A). An execution lottery for various notice effects is performed based on the effect selection table.

That is, as the "design effect effect", the "light effect" is selected at a rate of 40%, and the "flame effect" is selected at a rate of 10%. Further, as the "movable body drive effect", "movable body fanning" is selected at a rate of 35%, and "movable body appearance" is selected at a rate of 15%. Also, as the "line notice", "reach?" Is selected at a rate of 30%, and "CHANGE!" Is selected at a rate of 20%. In addition, as "Sakura blizzard notice", "small blizzard" is selected at a rate of 60%, and "large blizzard" is selected at a rate of 40%. Further, as the "character color notice", "white characters" are selected at a rate of 70%, and "red characters" are selected at a rate of 30%. Also, as the "cut-in notice", "cheering cut-in" is selected at a rate of 90%, and "enhancing cut-in" is selected at a rate of 10%. Further, as the "operation effect", "normal button notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and "deca button notice" is selected at a rate of 20%.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is “heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation” (THP001) in the processing at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command, FIG. 38 (B). ), The execution lottery of various notice effects is performed based on the notice effect selection table.

That is, as the "design effect effect", the "light effect" is selected at a rate of 30%, and the "flame effect" is selected at a rate of 60%. Further, as the "movable body drive effect", "movable body fanning" is selected at a rate of 25%, and "movable body appearance" is selected at a rate of 65%. In addition, as "line notice", "reach?" Is selected at a rate of 20%, and "CHANGE!" Is selected at a rate of 70%. In addition, as "Sakura blizzard notice", "small blizzard" is selected at a rate of 20%, and "large blizzard" is selected at a rate of 80%. Further, as the "character color notice", "white characters" are selected at a rate of 30%, and "red characters" are selected at a rate of 70%. In addition, as a "cut-in notice", "cheering cut-in" is selected at a rate of 35%, and "enhancing cut-in" is selected at a rate of 65%. Further, as the "operation effect", "normal button notice" is selected at a rate of 35%, and "deca button notice" is selected at a rate of 65%.

The notice effect selection table for loss shown in FIG. 38 (A) is the effect selection standard for loss (non-used effect selection standard), and the notice effect selection table for big hit shown in FIG. 38 (B) is for big hit. It is a normal production selection standard (normal production selection standard). In this embodiment, basically, various advance notice effects are selected at such a ratio. Therefore, as a design effect effect, the "flame effect" has a higher expectation of a big hit than the "light effect". In addition, as a movable body drive effect, "movable body appearance" has a higher expectation of a big hit than "movable body fanning". In addition, as a dialogue notice, "CHANGE!" Has a higher expectation of a big hit than "reach?". In addition, as a notice of Sakura blizzard, "Big blizzard" has a higher expectation of big hit than "Small blizzard". In addition, as a character color notice, "red characters" have a higher expectation of big hits than "white characters". In addition, as a cut-in notice, the “supporting cut-in” has a higher expectation of a big hit than the “cheering cut-in”. In addition, as an operation effect, the "big button notice" has a higher expectation of a big hit than the "normal button notice".

For this reason, "flame effect", "movable body appearance", "CHANGE!", "Blizzard", "red letters", "support cut-in", "deca button notice" are produced with high expectations (high expectations). Suggestion production). In addition, "light effect", "movable body fanning", "reach?", "Snowstorm", "white letters", "cheering cut-in", "normal button notice", low expectation notice production (low expectation) Suggestion production). The low expectation notice effect (low expectation suggestion effect) is also referred to as a normal advance notice effect (normal suggestion effect).

In addition, each pre-reach notice effect (design effect effect, movable body drive effect, dialogue notice) may not be executed, but the jackpot expectation is higher when it is executed than when it is not executed.

When the execution lottery of various advance notice effects is performed according to the effect selection criteria for loss (FIG. 38 (A)), it is difficult to execute the high expectation advance notice effect over the entire period of the variable effect related to SP reach. Such a selection mode (or execution mode) of the advance notice effect is referred to as a cold pattern (or loss pattern). Further, when the execution lottery of various advance notice effects is performed according to the normal effect selection criteria for big hits (FIG. 38 (B)), the high expectation notice effect is likely to be executed over the entire period of the variable effect related to the SP reach. Such a selection mode (or execution mode) of the advance notice effect is referred to as a heat pattern.

In this embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "cold heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), according to the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (C), while based on such effect distribution. Execution of various notice effects When a lottery is performed and the special figure fluctuation pattern is "cold notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP003), various notice effects are executed according to the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (D). A lottery will be held. These tables are special effect selection criteria for big hits, the advance notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (C) is referred to as the first special effect selection criterion, and the advance notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (D) is referred to. , The second special production selection criteria.

In the first special effect selection criterion (FIG. 38 (C)), the distribution rate of each SP reach advance notice effect (character color notice, cut-in notice, operation effect) is the normal effect selection criterion (FIG. 38 (B)). The same as above, but the distribution rate of each pre-reach notice effect (design effect effect, movable body drive effect, dialogue notice) and development notice effect (Sakura Fubuki notice) is the selection criteria for loss (Fig. 38 (A). )) Is the same. For this reason, when the execution lottery of various notice effects is performed according to the first special effect selection criterion (FIG. 38 (C)), in the variable effect related to the SP reach, the high expectation notice effect is performed before the start of the SP reach. It is difficult to execute, and after the start of SP reach, it is easy to execute a high expectation notice effect. Such a selection mode (or execution mode) of the advance notice effect is referred to as a "cold heat pattern".

In the processing at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "cold heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), and the notice effect selection table (No. 1) shown in FIG. 38 (C). When the execution lottery of various advance notice effects is performed according to (1) Special effect selection criteria), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects each advance notice effect at the following ratio.

That is, as the "design effect effect", the "light effect" is selected at a rate of 40%, and the "flame effect" is selected at a rate of 10%. Further, as the "movable body drive effect", "movable body fanning" is selected at a rate of 35%, and "movable body appearance" is selected at a rate of 15%. Also, as the "line notice", "reach?" Is selected at a rate of 30%, and "CHANGE!" Is selected at a rate of 20%. In addition, as "Sakura blizzard notice", "small blizzard" is selected at a rate of 60%, and "large blizzard" is selected at a rate of 40%. Further, as the "character color notice", "white characters" are selected at a rate of 30%, and "red characters" are selected at a rate of 70%. In addition, as a "cut-in notice", "cheering cut-in" is selected at a rate of 35%, and "enhancing cut-in" is selected at a rate of 65%. Further, as the "operation effect", "normal button notice" is selected at a rate of 35%, and "deca button notice" is selected at a rate of 65%.

In addition, in the second special production selection criteria (Fig. 38 (D)), each pre-reach advance notice effect (design effect effect, movable body drive effect, dialogue notice), development time notice effect (Sakura Fubuki notice), and each SP The distribution rate of the notice effect during reach (character color notice, cut-in notice, operation effect) is the same as the effect selection criterion for loss (FIG. 38 (A)). Therefore, when the execution lottery of various notice effects is performed according to the second special effect selection criterion (FIG. 38 (D)), it is difficult to execute the high expectation notice effect over the entire period of the variable effect related to the SP reach. That is, the selection mode (or execution mode) of the advance notice effect in this case is the same “cold pattern” as in the case of the SP loss fluctuation described above.

In the processing when the change start command is received, the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure 1 change start command is "cold notice / SP jackpot change" (THP003), and the notice effect selection table (No. 1) shown in FIG. 38 (D). 2 When the lottery for executing various notice effects is performed according to the special effect selection criteria), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects each advance notice effect at the following ratio.

That is, as the "design effect effect", the "light effect" is selected at a rate of 40%, and the "flame effect" is selected at a rate of 10%. Further, as the "movable body drive effect", "movable body fanning" is selected at a rate of 35%, and "movable body appearance" is selected at a rate of 15%. Also, as the "line notice", "reach?" Is selected at a rate of 30%, and "CHANGE!" Is selected at a rate of 20%. In addition, as "Sakura blizzard notice", "small blizzard" is selected at a rate of 60%, and "large blizzard" is selected at a rate of 40%. Further, as the "character color notice", "white characters" are selected at a rate of 70%, and "red characters" are selected at a rate of 30%. Also, as the "cut-in notice", "cheering cut-in" is selected at a rate of 90%, and "enhancing cut-in" is selected at a rate of 10%. Further, as the "operation effect", "normal button notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and "deca button notice" is selected at a rate of 20%.

Next, an execution example of the advance notice effect in the "heat pattern", an execution example of the advance notice effect in the "cold heat pattern", and an execution example of the advance notice effect in the "cold pattern" will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41. First, an execution example of the advance notice effect in the "heat pattern" will be described. When the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001), the effect control microcomputer 121 follows the normal effect selection criterion for jackpot (FIG. 38 (B)). A lottery will be held to execute the notice production. In this case, for example, various notice effects are executed as shown in FIG. 39. That is, when the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, each advance notice effect of "flame effect", "movable body appearance", and "CHANGE!" Is sequentially executed during the normal variation. Then, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach and develop from N reach to SP reach, the advance notice production of "big snowstorm" is executed. During the reach production of SP reach, each notice production of "red character", "assisting cut-in", and "deca button notice" is sequentially executed. Then, following the "deca button notice", a winning effect (FIG. 19 (C-1)) is executed, and the player is notified of the big hit winning.

When the advance notice effect is executed with such a heat pattern, the player can recognize that the jackpot expectation is high from an early stage in the variable effect (normally changing in this embodiment), and is high for the jackpot. It is possible to play the game with a sense of expectation.

Next, an execution example of the advance notice effect in the "cold heat pattern" will be described. When the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "cold heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), the effect control microcomputer 121 gives a notice according to the first special effect selection criterion (FIG. 38 (C)). A lottery will be held to execute the production. In this case, for example, various advance notice effects are executed as shown in FIG. 40. That is, when the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, two notice effects of "light effect" and "reach?" Are sequentially executed during the normal variation. Then, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach and develop from N reach to SP reach, the advance notice production of "small blizzard" is executed. During the reach production of SP reach, each notice production of "red character", "assisting cut-in", and "deca button notice" is sequentially executed. Then, following the "deca button notice", a winning effect (FIG. 19 (C-1)) is executed, and the player is notified of the big hit winning.

When the advance notice effect is executed in such a cold pattern, the high expectation advance notice effect is not executed until the SP reach is started, so that the player does not have a high expectation for the big hit and plays the game. conduct. However, when the SP reach is started, a number of high-expectation notice effects are executed, so that the expectation for the big hit increases. Finally, as expected by the player, the winning effect is executed and the jackpot winning is notified. Therefore, although the high expectation notice effect is not executed until the middle of the variable effect, the high expectation advance notice effect is executed from the middle of the variable effect, and the expectation for the big hit is increased. The interest of is improved.

Next, an execution example of the advance notice effect in the "cold pattern" will be described. When the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "cold notice / SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP003), the effect control microcomputer 121 gives a notice according to the second special effect selection criterion (FIG. 38 (D)). A lottery will be held to execute the production. In this case, for example, various notice effects are executed as shown in FIG. 41. That is, when the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, two notice effects of "light effect" and "reach?" Are sequentially executed during the normal variation. Then, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach and develop from N reach to SP reach, the advance notice production of "small blizzard" is executed. During the reach production of SP reach, each notice production of "white characters", "cheering cut-in", and "normal button notice" is sequentially executed. Then, following the "normal button notice", the winning effect (FIG. 19 (C-1)) is executed, and the player is notified of the big hit winning.

When the advance notice effect is executed in such a cold pattern, the high expectation advancement effect is not executed at all, so that the player plays the game without having a high expectation for the jackpot until the victory effect is executed. .. And, as the victory production is executed, I am surprised that I won the big hit and feel uplifted. In this way, in this embodiment, even if the high-expectation notice effect is not executed at all, the winning effect may be executed (the jackpot winning is notified), so that the unexpectedness of the effect development improves the interest of the game. do.

In addition, the period in which the high expectation notice effect is easily executed in the SP jackpot fluctuation is called the normal notice period, and the period in which the high expectation notice effect is difficult to be executed even though the SP jackpot fluctuation is special. Called the notice period. In the execution example of the heat pattern shown in FIG. 39, the entire period of the variation effect is a normal notice period. Further, in the execution example of the cold heat pattern shown in FIG. 40, the period from the start of the fluctuation effect to the start timing Ta of the SP reach (corresponding to a specific timing) is the special notice period, and from the start timing Ta of the SP reach. The period until the end of SP reach is usually the notice period. Further, in the execution example of the cold pattern shown in FIG. 41, the entire period of the fluctuation effect is the special notice period.

8. Effect of the Embodiment As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the high expectation notice effect is executed over the entire period of the variable effect and the jackpot winning is notified (heat pattern, see FIG. 39). ), And there is a case where it is difficult to execute the high expectation notice effect in the variable effect and the jackpot winning is notified (cold pattern or cold pattern, see FIGS. 40 and 41). Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise to the prediction of the success or failure of the jackpot based on the execution status of the advance notice effect, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the high expectation notice effect is not executed until the start of the SP reach in the variable effect, but the high expectation notice effect is executed from the start of the SP reach. In some cases, the jackpot winning is notified (cold pattern, see FIG. 40), and in other cases, the jackpot winning is notified even though the high expectation notice effect is not often executed over the entire period of the variable effect (cold pattern,). See FIG. 41). Therefore, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the advance notice effect is executed based on the first special effect selection criterion (FIG. 38 (C)), high expectations are placed after the SP reach is started in the variable effect. Since the degree suggestion is easily executed, it is possible to gradually increase the expectation of the player after the SP reach. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is highly expected in the variation effect whether the high expectation advance notice effect is likely to be executed over the entire period of the variation effect by determining the variation pattern by the main control board 100 (see FIG. 29). It is decided whether or not a period in which it is difficult for the notice effect to be executed is included. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the development burden of the program or the like on the sub control board 120 side.

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.

<Second form>
In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first aspect described above, "heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation", "cold heat notice / SP jackpot fluctuation", and "cold notice / SP jackpot" are selected as special figure fluctuation patterns selected by the game control microcomputer 101. "Variation" was provided (see FIG. 29). On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second form, there is only one "SP jackpot fluctuation" as the special figure fluctuation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101, but the special figure showing this "SP jackpot fluctuation". The effect control microcomputer 121 that has received the variation start command determines the selection mode (execution mode) of the advance notice effect, and draws an execution lottery for the advance notice effect according to the determination. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 does not determine the selection mode of the advance notice effect, but the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the selection mode of the advance notice effect.

Specifically, in the second form of the pachinko gaming machine, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 42 in the low-probability low-base gaming state (normal probability state and non-time saving state). It is possible to determine the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 by using it. As shown in FIG. 42, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the game control microcomputer 101 is "big hit symbol 2" even if the result of the jackpot symbol type determination is "big hit symbol 1". Even if there is, it is possible to determine three types of special figure 1 fluctuation patterns, "THP007", "THP004", and "THP005". "THP007" is "SP jackpot fluctuation", "THP004" is "L jackpot fluctuation", and "THP005" is "N jackpot fluctuation". As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second form, only one type (THP007) of the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the SP jackpot fluctuation is provided. This "THP007" corresponds to a specific fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern related to the loss fluctuation is the same as that of the first form.

Then, when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure 1 change start command indicating the special figure change pattern related to the "SP change" in the low probability low base game state (normal probability state and non-time saving state), FIG. A sub-variation pattern (variation effect pattern) is selected according to the sub-variation pattern determination table shown in 43. Specifically, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP007), the effect control microcomputer 121 is a sub-variation of "heat notice / battle reach victory". Select the pattern (SHP001) at a rate of 70%, select the sub-variation pattern (SHP002) of "Cold Notice / Battle Reach Victory" at a rate of 25%, and select the sub-variation pattern (Cold Notice / Battle Reach Victory). SHP003) is selected at a rate of 5%. These sub-variation patterns are common in that they produce a battle reach (battle reach victory) in which the ally character wins, but the execution patterns (execution modes) of the advance notice effects are different from each other. That is, in the second embodiment, the execution mode of the advance notice effect is associated with the sub-variation pattern. The distribution rate of the sub-variation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

When the sub-variation pattern (SHP001) of "heat notice / battle reach victory" is selected, the execution pattern of the notice effect is "heat pattern". That is, in this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a lottery for executing various notice effects according to the normal effect selection criteria for big hits (FIG. 38 (B)). Therefore, the advance notice effect is executed with the heat pattern as shown in FIG. 39.

When the sub-variation pattern (SHP002) of "cold notice / battle reach victory" is selected, the execution pattern of the notice effect is "cold pattern". That is, in this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a lottery for executing various notice effects according to the first special effect selection criterion (FIG. 38 (C)). Therefore, the advance notice effect is executed with the cold heat pattern as shown in FIG. 40.

When the sub-variation pattern (SHP003) of "cold notice / battle reach victory" is selected, the execution pattern of the notice effect is "cold pattern". That is, in this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a lottery for executing various notice effects according to the second special effect selection criterion (FIG. 38 (D)). Therefore, the advance notice effect is executed in the cold pattern as shown in FIG. 41.

On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "SP loss fluctuation" (THP011), the effect control microcomputer 121 has a sub-variation pattern (SHP011) of "battle reach defeat". ) Is selected (FIG. 43). This sub-variation pattern is a sub-variation pattern that produces a battle reach (battle reach defeat) in which a ally character is defeated.

Even when the sub-variation pattern (SHP011) of "Battle reach defeat" is selected, the execution pattern of the advance notice effect is the "cold pattern" (also referred to as a loss pattern). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a lottery for executing various notice effects according to the effect selection criteria for loss (FIG. 38 (A)).

According to the second form of the pachinko gaming machine described above, the effect selection criteria are distributed by the sub control board 120 without increasing the number of special figure fluctuation patterns selected by the main control board 100 (see FIG. 43). It is possible to realize an execution mode of the advance notice effect in which the high expectation advance notice effect is easily executed over the entire period of the variable effect, and an execution mode of the advance notice effect in which the high expectation advance notice effect is difficult to be executed in the variable effect. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the pre-emption of the result of the jackpot determination without increasing the processing load of the main control board 100. Of the effects produced by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, effects other than those caused by the differences from the present embodiment are also produced by the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment.

<Other changes>
In the above embodiment, the lottery of Special Figure 1 has three patterns (heat pattern, cold pattern, cold pattern) as a method of executing the advance notice effect in the normal probability state and the non-time saving state (low probability low base state). However, in any one or more of the low-probability low-base state, low-probability high-base state, high-probability high-base state, and high-probability low-base state, there are three patterns of execution methods for the advance notice effect. It is possible. Further, in each game state, it is possible to configure the method of executing the advance notice effect in three patterns for both or one of the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2.

Further, in the above embodiment, three heat patterns, a cold pattern, and a cold pattern are provided as a method of executing the advance notice effect related to the jackpot fluctuation, but a configuration having two patterns, a heat pattern and a cold pattern, or a heat pattern and a cold pattern are provided. It may be configured to have two patterns. That is, it is sufficient that there is at least one execution mode of the advance notice effect based on the special effect selection criterion.

Further, in the above embodiment, regardless of whether the probability variation jackpot (for example, "big hit symbol 1") is won or the normal jackpot (for example, "big hit symbol 2") is won, the execution mode (heat) of the advance notice effect (heat). The parts per se (pattern, cold pattern, cold pattern) were the same (see FIG. 29), but may be different. In this case, in any one or more of the low-accuracy low-base state (normal gaming state), the low-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy low-base state, the execution mode of the advance notice effect is shaken. It is possible to have different fractions. Specifically, for example, in a high-probability high-base state, in the case of "probability variable jackpot", three of heat pattern, cold pattern, and cold pattern are selected at an arbitrary distribution rate, and in the case of "normal jackpot". Means that if either the heat pattern or the cold pattern is selected at an arbitrary distribution rate, the jackpot notification in the cold pattern is the notification that the high probability state is extremely likely to continue. Is possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, as a cold heat pattern, an execution pattern of the advance notice effect is provided in which the ease of executing the high expectation advance notice effect during the variable effect is divided into two stages (see FIG. 40), but the high expectation during the variable effect is provided. The ease with which the advance notice effect is executed may be divided into three or more stages. For example, the first special notice period in which it is difficult to execute the high expectation notice effect before the reach is established in the variable effect, and the second special notice period in which the high expectation notice effect is more likely to be executed than the first special notice period from the reach establishment to the SP reach development. After the special notice period and the development of SP reach, it may be configured as a normal notice period in which a higher expectation notice effect is more likely to be executed than the second special notice period.

Further, in the above embodiment, the ease with which the high expectation notice effect is executed is changed before and after the start of the SP reach, but the ease with which the high expectation notice effect is executed may be changed before and after the start of the N reach. In addition, the ease with which the high-expectation notice effect may be executed may be changed at any time before the reach is established. When changing the ease with which the high-expectation notice effect is executed, the timing of the change corresponds to a specific timing. When the entire period of the variable effect is a period in which it is difficult to execute the high expectation notice effect as in the cold pattern in the above embodiment, the timing at which the variable effect ends corresponds to a specific timing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the battle reach is provided as the SP reach, but the production content of the SP reach can be changed as appropriate. Further, a plurality of types of SP reach (for example, battle reach with the enemy character X, battle reach with the enemy character Y, battle reach with the enemy character Z) may be provided. In this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be different for each type of SP reach, and the type of special figure fluctuation pattern is the same, but the effect control microcomputer 121 that has received this is associated with each SP reach. One sub-variation pattern may be selected from a plurality of different sub-variation patterns (variation effect patterns). Then, when executing each SP reach, it is preferable to enable the advance notice effect to be executed in any of the heat pattern, the cold pattern, and the cold pattern. The jackpot expectation may differ depending on the type of SP reach.

Further, in the above embodiment, only the cold pattern (loss pattern) is provided as the execution mode of the advance notice effect related to the SP loss change, but the advance notice effect may be executed by the cold heat pattern. In this case, it is desirable that the cold heat pattern related to the loss fluctuation is less likely to execute the high expectation notice effect than the cold heat pattern related to the jackpot fluctuation.

Further, in the above embodiment, the types of the pre-reach advance notice effect, the development time advance notice effect, and the SP reach advance notice effect can be arbitrarily increased or decreased, and the effect contents can be changed as appropriate. For example, a so-called step-up notice or the like may be added as a pre-reach notice effect. Further, as a notice effect at the time of development, an effect of closing the sliding doors or an effect of driving a movable body may be performed. Further, as a notice effect during SP reach, a configuration may be configured in which a chance-up notice for changing a part or all of the background to a specific image is given.

Further, in the above-mentioned form, for each of the various advance notice productions, a production with a high expectation of big hit (high expectation suggestion production) and a production with a lower expectation of big hit (low expectation suggestion production) are provided. For example, a group notice (a notice effect that displays an image of a group of mini characters, etc.) is executed at an arbitrary timing, which suggests a much higher expectation than when it is not executed. It may be provided. Such a production is also included in the high expectation suggestion production.

Further, as for the arbitrary advance notice effect, not only the effect having a high expectation of a big hit and the effect having a low expectation of a big hit, but also the effect having a medium expectation of a big hit may be provided. That is, the number of stages of classification of the jackpot expectation in various notice productions may be appropriately set.

Further, in the above embodiment, a variable effect pattern may be provided in which a so-called pseudo-continuous effect (an effect including a predetermined number of re-variable displays in which all the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and then changed again) is performed. In this case, for example, the period up to pseudo 2 (the period until the second temporary stop) is set as the special notice period in which it is difficult to execute the high expectation notice effect, and the period after pseudo 3 (the period after the second re-variation) is set. It is possible to set a normal advance notice period in which a high expectation notice effect is easily executed. In addition, the period up to pseudo 3 (the period until the third temporary stop) is set as the special notice period in which it is difficult to execute the high expectation notice effect, and the period after pseudo 4 (the period after the third re-variation) is highly expected. It is possible to set a normal notice period in which the notice effect is easily executed. Further, even if it is a variable effect accompanied by a pseudo continuous effect, it may be difficult to execute the high expectation notice effect until the SP reach is started. Further, even in the case of the variable effect accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, the high-expectation notice effect may be difficult to be executed over the entire period of the variable effect.

Further, the technical idea of the present invention may be applied to the execution of the look-ahead effect (so-called continuous notice or pending change notice). That is, when the notice effect is performed by the heat pattern, the continuous notice such as the so-called zone notice can be executed, but when the notice effect is executed by the cold pattern or the cold pattern, the continuous notice may not be executed. .. In addition, when the notice effect is performed by the heat pattern, the hold change notice is given at a specific timing (for example, the change (change based on the start prize that triggered the execution of the look-ahead effect)) at a predetermined timing (for example, the start timing of SP reach). ) Although it can be executed even before, when the notice effect is executed in the cold pattern or the cold pattern, it is preferable to configure the hold change notice not to be executed until a specific timing. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the jackpot expectation is high due to the look-ahead effect, even though the advance notice effect is executed in the cold pattern or the cold pattern. Regarding the execution of the look-ahead effect, the technical idea of the present invention is not applied, and the look-ahead effect is executed without distinction regardless of whether the advance notice effect is performed by the heat pattern or the cold pattern or the cold pattern. It may be configured.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the advance notice effect is executed by the heat pattern, the effect is selected based on the advance notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (B), and when the advance notice effect is executed by the cold pattern, the advance notice effect is shown in FIG. 38 (C). The effect was selected based on the advance notice effect selection table shown, and when the advance notice effect was executed in the cold pattern, the effect was selected based on the advance notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (D). On the other hand, even when the notice effect is executed by the cold pattern or the cold pattern, the notice effect is first selected based on the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (B), and then the notice effect may be the cold pattern. For example, the production is replaced with the high expectation notice production before the start of SP reach (changed to the low expectation notice production as appropriate), and if it is a cold pattern, the high expectation notice production over the entire period of the variable production. On the other hand, it may be configured to replace the effect (change to a low expectation notice effect as appropriate). Even with such a configuration, it is assumed that the effect is selected based on the special effect selection criteria.

Further, in the arbitrarily determined first gaming state, the execution mode (heat pattern, cold pattern, cold pattern) of the advance notice effect is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern (configuration of the first form, see FIG. 29). In the second gaming state, which is different from the first gaming state, even if the configuration in which the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the execution mode of the advance notice effect (configuration of the second form, see FIG. 43) is adopted. good. Specifically, for example, in the time-saving state where the lottery of the special figure 2 is mainly performed, the configuration of the first form (FIG. 29) is adopted, and in the non-time-saving state where the lottery of the special figure 1 is mainly performed, the second. The configuration of the form (FIG. 43) may be adopted. Further, the reverse configuration may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the high expectation notice effect may be executed even during the special notice period (the configuration in which the high expectation notice effect is difficult to be executed) (see FIG. 38), but the special notice is provided. During the period, the high-expectation notice effect may not be executed at all.

Further, the execution probabilities of various notice effects in each of the heat pattern, the cold pattern, and the cold pattern can be changed as appropriate. For example, the execution probability of the advance notice effect in the cold pattern related to the SP jackpot fluctuation (see FIG. 37 (D)) may be different from the execution probability of the advance notice effect related to the SP loss fluctuation (see FIG. 37 (A)). Further, the execution probability of the advance notice effect (see FIG. 37 (C)) after a specific timing in the cold pattern (after the start of SP reach) is the execution probability of the corresponding advance notice effect in the heat pattern (see FIG. 37 (B)). It may be different.

In the above embodiment, the execution probability of each pre-reach notice effect in the case of N jackpot fluctuation is the same as that in the case of SP loss change, and the execution probability of each pre-reach notice effect in the case of N loss change is the SP loss change. It is assumed that it is lower than the case of, and in particular, it is difficult to execute the high-expectation notice effect. It should be noted that the execution probability of the advance notice effect in the case of N jackpot fluctuation or N loss fluctuation can be appropriately changed as long as it does not give an excessive sense of expectation for the jackpot or SP reach.

Further, in the above embodiment, a variable effect (an example of a game effect) indicating whether or not a jackpot game state (an example of an advantageous game state) is reached, and a notice effect (an example of a suggestion effect) indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit game state are provided. When executing, a heat pattern, a cold pattern, and a cold pattern are provided as an execution mode of the advance notice effect. On the other hand, as the big hit game effect, the high probability notification effect (an example of the game effect) indicating whether the high probability state (an example of the advantageous game state) is reached after the end of the big hit game, and the result (high) in the high probability notification effect. Until the probability state is indicated), a suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a high probability state is to be executed, and as an execution mode of this suggestion effect, a thermal pattern as described above is performed. , A cold pattern, and a cold pattern may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprise and an uplifting feeling to a player who thinks that the high probability state will not be achieved after a big hit game, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, in a gaming machine in which it may not be known how many rounds the actual total number of rounds is at the time of winning, a round number notification effect indicating that the actual round is a jackpot gaming state (an example of an advantageous gaming state) that continues up to, for example, 16R. (An example of a game effect) and a suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the game will continue up to 16R will be executed before the result (whether or not it continues up to 16R) is shown in the round number notification effect. As an execution mode of the suggestion effect, a heat pattern, a cold heat pattern, and a cold pattern as in the above-mentioned form may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprise and an uplifting feeling to a player who thinks that the actual round does not last up to 16R, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

In addition, in a so-called type 1 and type 2 mixer (a game machine capable of executing a big hit game based on the passage of a game ball into a specific area in the big winning opening during a small hit game), a high base state (a game machine capable of executing a big hit game) after the end of the big hit game ( A high-base notification effect (an example of a game effect) indicating that the game is in an advantageous gaming state) and a high-base state until the result (whether or not the high-base state is reached) is shown in the high-base notification effect. The suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation is to be executed, and as the execution mode of this suggestion effect, a heat pattern, a cold pattern, and a cold pattern as in the above-described form may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprise and an uplifting feeling to a player who thinks that the high base state will not be achieved after the big hit game, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

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 configured as 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 may be applied to a slot machine (rotary drum type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the number of medals earned by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which the bonus such as the big bonus or the regular bonus is executed corresponds to the advantageous gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can frequently win small roles, it is in the state of ART or AT. Corresponds to an advantageous gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control condition to the advantageous gaming state is activated after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, and on the winning line, the combination of the symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus is each reel. It is to be derived and displayed as the display result of. Further, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition for the advantageous gaming state is, for example, that the ART or AT activation timing is reached by winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT and then exhausting the specified number of games. be. It is also possible to apply the present invention to other ball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display. It may be composed of symbols other than three such as 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 embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number in the order stored in the hold storage unit.

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

Further, in the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As 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.

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, and the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B3.

Invention A1:
A determination means (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
An effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing the effect according to the determination is provided.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a predetermined game effect (variable effect) indicating whether or not the advantageous game state is reached, and at the same time, it is possible to execute the predetermined game effect (variable effect).
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (notice effect) that suggests the degree of expectation for the advantageous gaming state at a plurality of timings in the predetermined game effect (see FIG. 30).
The suggestion effect includes a high expectation suggestion effect suggesting that the expectation is high.
The effect executing means is
When the predetermined game effect (variation effect related to SP jackpot variation) indicating that the advantageous gaming state is to be executed is executed.
When executing the suggestion effect based on a predetermined normal effect selection criterion (preliminary effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (B)), and
The special effect selection criteria (preliminary effect selection table shown in FIGS. 38 (C) or 38 (D)) in which the high expectation suggestion effect is less likely to be executed than the normal effect selection criteria until a specific timing in the game effect. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that there is a time when the suggestion effect is executed based on the above.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it may be shown that the high expectation suggestion effect is not executed until a specific timing in the game effect, but the advantageous gaming state is reached. It is possible to give unexpectedness and improve the entertainment of the game.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The special production selection criteria are
From the specific timing (for example, the start timing of SP reach), the first special effect selection criterion (preliminary effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (C)) in which the high expectation suggestion effect is easily executed, and
A gaming machine characterized in that there is a second special effect selection criterion (notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (D)) in which the high expectation suggestion effect is difficult to be executed even from the specific timing.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the high expectation suggestion effect is not executed until a specific timing in the game effect, but the high expectation suggestion effect is executed from the specific timing, which is an advantageous gaming state. In some cases, it is shown that the game is in an advantageous game state even though the high expectation suggestion effect is not executed so much over the entire period of the game effect, so it is easy to give the player unexpectedness. , It is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to the invention A2.
The game effect is a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed in a manner showing the result of determination by the determination means.
The specific timing is a predetermined timing (for example, the start timing of SP reach) after the reach is established in the variation effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the suggestion effect is executed based on the first special effect selection criterion, the high expectation degree suggestion is easily executed from a certain timing after the reach is established in the variable effect. By gradually increasing the expectations of the players after the establishment, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to any one of the inventions A1 to A3.
A main control unit (main control board 100) having the determination means (for example, processing of jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) and controlling the progress of the game.
A sub-control unit (sub-control board 120) having the effect executing means and capable of controlling the effect accompanying the progress of the game is provided.
The main control unit
After the identification symbol (special symbol) is variablely displayed, the identification symbol display control means (variable display of the special symbol by the game control microcomputer 101 and capable of stopping and displaying the result of the determination by the determination means) Processing of stop display) and
A variation pattern selection means (process for selecting a special symbol variation pattern by the game control microcomputer 101) for selecting the variation pattern of the identification symbol is provided.
The effect executing means can execute the game effect and the suggested effect based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means.
The variation pattern selection means selects one of a plurality of variation patterns (“THP001” to “THP003” shown in FIG. 29) having the same variation time when it is determined that the advantageous gaming state is to be achieved. It is possible and
The effect executing means is
When the first variation pattern (“THP001” shown in FIG. 29) is selected from the plurality of variation patterns, the suggestion effect is executed based on the normal effect selection criterion.
When a second variation pattern (for example, "THP002" or "THP003" shown in FIG. 29) is selected from the plurality of variation patterns, the suggestion effect is executed based on the special effect selection criterion. A game machine to play.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to determine in what pattern the sub-control unit executes the high-expectation suggestion effect by determining the fluctuation pattern by the main control unit. As a result, it is possible to reduce the development burden of the sub control unit.

By the way, conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, it is determined whether or not to make a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the productions, there is a production that suggests the degree of expectation that the player will be in a favorable gaming state. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089 describes a gaming machine that suggests a jackpot expectation degree by executing a dialogue notice or a window notice along with a variation effect showing the result of a jackpot determination. However, there is room for improvement in how to perform an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the player to be in a favorable gaming state 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. 2016-128089. When the suggestion effect is executed based on the effect selection criteria, and until a specific timing in the game effect, the suggestion effect is executed based on the special effect selection criteria, which makes it more difficult to execute the suggestion effect with higher expectations than the normal effect selection criteria. There is a difference between when you do it and when you do it. " This makes it possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interests through directing" (playing an action effect).

Invention B1:
The main control unit (main control board 100) that controls the progress of the game,
A sub-control unit (sub-control board 120) capable of controlling the effect accompanying the progress of the game is provided.
The main control unit includes a determination means (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.
The sub-control unit includes an effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect according to the determination.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a predetermined game effect (for example, a variable effect) indicating whether or not the advantageous game state is reached, and at the same time, it is possible to execute the predetermined game effect.
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (notice effect) that suggests the degree of expectation for the advantageous gaming state at a plurality of timings in the predetermined game effect (FIG. 30).
The suggestion effect includes a high expectation suggestion effect suggesting that the expectation is high.
The effect executing means is
When the predetermined game effect (variation effect related to SP jackpot variation) indicating that the advantageous gaming state is to be executed is executed.
Whether to execute the suggestion effect based on a predetermined normal effect selection criterion (preliminary effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (B)).
The special effect selection criteria (preliminary effect selection table shown in FIGS. 38 (C) or 38 (D)) in which the high expectation suggestion effect is less likely to be executed than the normal effect selection criteria until a specific timing in the game effect. It is determined whether to execute the suggestion effect based on (select the sub-variation pattern shown in FIG. 43), and
A gaming machine characterized by executing the suggestion effect based on an effect selection criterion according to the decision (a gaming machine of the second form).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the sub-control unit determines whether to perform the suggestion effect based on the normal effect selection criterion or the special effect selection criterion, and the suggestion effect is executed according to the determination result. Therefore, depending on the selection of the sub-control unit, it may be shown that the game is in an advantageous gaming state even though the high expectation suggestion effect is not executed until a specific timing in the game effect. Therefore, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the prediction of the determination result based on the suggestion effect without increasing the processing load of the main control unit, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to the invention B1.
The main control unit
After the identification symbol (special symbol) is variablely displayed, the identification symbol display control means (variable display of the special symbol by the game control microcomputer 101 and capable of stopping and displaying the result of the determination by the determination means) Processing of stop display) and
A variation pattern selection means (process for selecting a special symbol variation pattern by the game control microcomputer 101) for selecting the variation pattern of the identification symbol is provided.
The variation pattern selection means can select a specific variation pattern (“THP007” shown in FIG. 42) when it is determined that the advantageous gaming state is to be achieved.
The effect executing means is
The game effect can be executed based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means.
When the specific variation pattern is selected, it is determined whether to execute the suggestion effect based on the normal effect selection criterion or the suggestion effect based on the special effect selection criterion (see FIG. 43). ), A gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion effect is executed based on the effect selection criteria according to the decision.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the sub-control unit distributes the effect selection criteria without increasing the number of fluctuation patterns selected by the main control unit, so that a high expectation suggestion effect can be achieved up to a specific timing in the game effect. It is possible to realize an execution mode that is difficult to execute. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the prejudice of the determination result without increasing the processing load of the main control unit.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to the invention B1 or the invention B2.
The special production selection criteria are
From the specific timing (for example, the start timing of SP reach), the first special effect selection criterion (preliminary effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (C)) in which the high expectation suggestion effect is easily executed, and
A gaming machine characterized in that there is a second special effect selection criterion (notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (D)) in which the high expectation suggestion effect is difficult to be executed even from the specific timing.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the high expectation suggestion effect is not executed until a specific timing in the game effect, but the high expectation suggestion effect is executed from the specific timing, which is an advantageous gaming state. In some cases, it is shown that the game is in an advantageous game state even though the high expectation suggestion effect is not executed so much over the entire period of the game effect, so it is easy to give the player unexpectedness. , It is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to the invention B3.
The game effect is a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed in a manner showing the result of determination by the determination means.
The specific timing is a predetermined timing (for example, the start timing of SP reach) after the reach is established in the variation effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the suggestion effect is executed based on the first special effect selection criterion, the high expectation degree suggestion is likely to be executed from a certain timing after the reach is established in the variable effect. By gradually increasing the expectations of the players after the establishment, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

By the way, conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, it is determined whether or not to make a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the productions, there is a production that suggests the degree of expectation that the player will be in a favorable gaming state. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089 describes a gaming machine that suggests a jackpot expectation degree by executing a dialogue notice or a window notice along with a variation effect showing the result of a jackpot determination. However, there is room for improvement in how to perform an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the player to be in a favorable gaming state in order to improve the interest of the game. The invention B described above relates to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089. Execute the suggestion effect based on the effect selection criteria, or execute the suggestion effect based on the special effect selection criteria, which makes it more difficult to execute the suggestion effect with higher expectations than the normal effect selection criteria until a specific timing in the game effect. Is determined, and the suggested effect is executed based on the effect selection criteria according to the decision. " This makes it possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interests through directing" (playing an action effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 40 ... Normal button 50 ... Image display device 100 ... Main control board (main control unit)
101 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Sub control board (sub control unit)
121 ... Microcomputer for production control

Claims (1)

The main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
A sub-control unit capable of controlling the effect accompanying the progress of the game is provided.
The main control unit
A determination means for determining whether or not to make an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player,
An identification symbol display control means capable of displaying the identification symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the result of the determination by the determination means.
A variation pattern selection means for selecting a variation pattern of the identification symbol is provided.
The variation pattern selection means can select a specific variation pattern when it is determined that the advantageous gaming state is to be achieved.
The sub-control unit includes an effect executing means capable of executing an effect according to the determination.
The effect executing means is
Based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect indicating whether or not the advantageous gaming state is reached, and at the same time, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect.
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation for the advantageous game state at a plurality of timings in the predetermined game effect.
The suggestion effect includes a high expectation suggestion effect suggesting that the expectation is high.
The effect executing means is
When the predetermined game effect indicating that the advantageous game state is reached is executed based on the specific fluctuation pattern .
Whether to execute the suggestion effect based on a predetermined normal effect selection criterion,
Until a specific timing in the game effect, it is determined whether to execute the suggestion effect based on the special effect selection criterion, which is more difficult to execute the high expectation suggestion effect than the normal effect selection criterion.
The suggestion effect is executed based on the effect selection criteria according to the decision,
When executing the predetermined game effect indicating that the advantageous game state is not reached,
At any timing in the game effect, the suggestion effect may be executed based on the effect selection criterion for loss, which makes it more difficult to execute the high expectation suggestion effect than the normal effect selection criterion, but the special effect selection. A gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion effect is not executed based on the standard.

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