JP7085199B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of performing an effect of showing a player a predetermined area divided into a plurality of areas. Specifically, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that displays a circular image composed of a predetermined area divided into 12 areas on the display surface of a liquid crystal display device at once when a selection game is played. There is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-33167

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is only one type of a predetermined region (circular image). Therefore, the player's interest in the predetermined area and the selected game may gradually diminish, and the interest may be reduced.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
The predetermined effect changes from a state in which the entire predetermined area is covered by the covering portion to a state in which a part of the predetermined region gradually appears from the covering portion and the entire predetermined region appears. There is a specific production,
The predetermined area is a divided area, and is a divided area.
There are a plurality of embodiments of the predetermined region having different numbers of divisions .
In the specific effect, a first timing in which a part of the predetermined region appears from the covering portion and a portion appearing from the covering portion in the predetermined region rather than the first timing. There is a big second timing,
There are times when it becomes possible to determine which aspect of the predetermined area of the specific effect is at the first timing, and there are times when it becomes possible to determine at the second timing.
It is characterized in that the number of divisions of the predetermined region can be discriminated at the first timing and the second timing .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the effect unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is a front view of the effect unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a look-ahead judgment table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 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 a sub-side timer interrupt processing. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment. (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern selected in the case of "big hit" in the time saving state, and (B) is the special figure selected in the case of "loss with reach" in the time saving state. It is a table which shows the distribution rate of a fluctuation pattern. It is a look-ahead determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the enemy character A, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the enemy character B, (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the enemy character C, and (D) is an explanatory diagram showing the enemy character D. It is explanatory drawing which shows. (A) is an explanatory diagram of a first aspect region image, (B) is an explanatory diagram of a second aspect region image, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of a third aspect region image. It is a division mode selection table of the division display effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the determination effect using the 1st aspect area image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the determination effect using the 2nd aspect area image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the determination effect using the 3rd aspect area image. (A) is an effect content selection table of the decision effect when the first aspect area image is used, (B) is an effect content selection table of the decision effect when the second aspect area image is used, and (C) is. 3rd mode This is an effect content selection table for a decision effect when a region image is used. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the appearance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the appearance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the appearance effect. It is a timing chart which shows the appearance speed which the display area image appears in the appearance effect. It is a timing chart which shows the appearance speed which the display area image appears in the appearance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the predetermined area which concerns on the modification example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the appearance effect which concerns on the modification example.

Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing a symbol or a code that refers to an information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. for the symbol or the code is omitted or It may be abbreviated. Further, in any flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22. Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board unit AU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23 m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It suffices if the gaming area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided on the front side of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like. Further, an operable second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 is provided 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. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like.

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper 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 a staging 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 AU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. The game board unit AU has a game board 1 and a staging unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 1A is formed in the substantially center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner side wall portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 into which the game ball can flow down is formed so as to project forward. Further, on the outside of the inner side wall portion 1B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is formed so as to project forward.

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

The gaming area 6 is an area in which a gaming ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. A large number of game nails (not shown) are projected in the game area 6. The game nail has a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, with the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, the gate 13, and the first large winning opening 14, which will be described later. And, it constitutes a route to appropriately guide to the second big winning opening 15 and the like.

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

The first start winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) 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 usually (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. The movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position in this way is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew 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 winning the game ball to the second starting port 12 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 the game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is an opportunity for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "Public map") (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number of ordinary symbols: hereinafter referred to as "Public map lottery") and variable display of the normal symbol. It has become. The electric chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 12D.

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

The first prize-winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a closed state that closes the first large winning opening 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. When the AT opening / closing member 14k normally operates in the open state, 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.

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

Here, the second prize-winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the 2nd big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped 2nd big winning opening sensor 15a that can detect the game ball that has entered the 2nd big winning opening 15 and pass the game ball 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 or extremely impossible for the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. It is difficult and passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called the first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k 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 easily passes through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called the second route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information and determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery and the like are performed. One example) may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entry ball) are called "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the random numbers related to the special figure 2 are stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 holdes that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 hold) and the number of special figure 2 hold that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 hold). Can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as "special figure hold", and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a “normal symbol-related random number”.

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

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

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of the display unit 50a, is 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 AU can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

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

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. When 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 staging 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 staging 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. By turning the power switch 191 on or off, the power can be turned 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 map variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105, the normal drawing holding storage unit 106, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 pays out the prize balls by using the prize ball payout device 73 and the ball rental payout device 74 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. Or pay out the ball rental. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7, 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 on the sub control board 120. The staging control microcomputer 121 is stored in a staging ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the staging as the game progresses by the main control board 100, a staging RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a staging ROM 123. The staging CPU 122 that executes the program is included.

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

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

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is an image display device on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control 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 staging 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 staging 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 as input units, various actuators SA as drive sources, and various lamps SL are connected to the sub control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators SA. Further, the sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-1-2. The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern by using one or a plurality of normal map fluctuation pattern determination tables 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 map fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table, 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). It is possible to distinguish from the time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, 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 auxiliary game includes various elements such as an element constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component), that is, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened, and the opening time for each opening. Then, each of these elements is associated with the gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game by using one or a plurality of auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is 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, one or more jackpot symbol type determination tables as shown in FIG. 10 (B) are used to determine the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type). ) Is a judgment for determining. For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot composed of the game benefits given to the player and the like.

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

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot symbol X and 50% for the jackpot symbol Y, and for the special figure 2. It is possible to set the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination to 100% for the jackpot symbol Z. 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 make the fractions different.

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

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

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

3-2-4. Special figure variation The special figure variation pattern determination is performed by using a variation pattern determination table (special diagram variation pattern determination table) of one or a plurality of special symbols as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 to change the variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure. It is a judgment for determining (special figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed in both cases where the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit or a loss. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the effect flow (effect content) of the special map variation time and the special map variation effect. As the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The look-ahead determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the look-ahead determination table, 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 are distinguished. It is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The staging mode is a division of staging (or a higher-level conceptual attribute). 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 (“light amount setting”), a frequency setting of the effect to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that it 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. And, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing an evening mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16 (B). As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime normal background image G104) showing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is one without winning a big hit. It can be switched under one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image (probability variation background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probability change effect mode includes a probability change first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a probability change second 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 variation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. The staging symbol is composed of, for example, numerical symbols 1 to 9. In the variable display of the staging symbol, the staging symbol fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the staging symbol fluctuates with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. Stops. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the staging symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the staging symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect symbol, 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 into three horizontally evenly. It is possible to provide the symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

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

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

4-2-2. 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 staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. 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 staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the stop mode (so-called loose stitch) 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. There are a plurality of types of stop modes such as "1 ・ 1 ・ 2" and "2 ・ 4 ・ 6" in which the left and right symbols are not the same. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 And the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode (so-called reach eye), and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, 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 staging 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 big hit determination may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

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

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

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

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "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.

4-3. Hold icon display area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e including one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA which is the same as or different from the hold icon HA depending on the start of the special figure variation effect.

The number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them.

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

In the hold effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the number of hold of 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 special figure 1 hold number 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 a notice effect at any time during the special figure fluctuation effect. The advance notice effect is an effect using an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a movable device 55, 56, 58, an input device 40, 41, etc. It is possible to suggest the result of the determination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

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

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

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, 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 main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

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

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

Following the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and ends the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S108) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as another process (S108), a payout control process for paying out the prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 according to the winning of the game ball to each winning opening. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out the prize ball based on the prize ball request signal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal figure and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106. In addition, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state. Then, a normal map fluctuation start command including information on the result of the collision detection and the normal map fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, the variable display of the normal map is started by the normal map display 82 based on the normal map fluctuation time associated with the determined normal map fluctuation pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal map. In the normal symbol variation process, the stop display of the normal map is performed based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map after the variable display of the normal map being executed starts. Then, a command to stop the fluctuation of the normal map indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

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

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

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

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

In the special figure 2 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated.

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

The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 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, a special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations related to various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determining the effect for various effects can be the same as the method for updating the main random number for the normal symbol / special symbol performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

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

The staging control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010) and the sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt 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 the other interrupt process (S4011).

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

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

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

7. Description of Feature Points of the First Embodiment Further detailed description of the feature points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be added below. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), an appearance effect in which an image showing a predetermined area divided into a plurality of areas (display area image G120 described later) gradually appears may be performed.

7-1. Special figure variation pattern determination First, the special figure variation pattern determination in the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. In the present embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is used. Further, when the special figure variation pattern determination of the special figure 2 is performed, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28 is used.

In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27, in addition to the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern, a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected when the game state is "time saving state" and the result of the special figure lottery is "big hit". There is "P21". In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected when the game state is "time saving state", the result of the special figure lottery is "missing", and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", that is, when the result is "missing with reach". There is "P22".

The special figure variation pattern "P21" is associated with a special figure variation effect of an effect flow (effect content) that shifts from reach to SP reach through an appearance effect, a split display effect, and a decision effect, which will be described later (FIG. 27). reference). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P21" is selected, normal variation, reach, appearance effect, split display effect, decision effect, and SP reach are sequentially performed during one variable display of the special figure 1. , The result of the special drawing lottery (that is, it is a "big hit") is finally notified. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" is also referred to as "special SP jackpot fluctuation".

The special figure variation pattern "P22" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the effect flow that shifts from the reach to the SP reach through the appearance effect, the split display effect, and the decision effect described later (see FIG. 27). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P22" is selected, normal variation, reach, appearance effect, split display effect, decision effect, and SP reach are sequentially performed during one variable display of the special figure 1. , It is notified that the result of the special drawing lottery is "missing". The special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" is also referred to as "special SP loss fluctuation".

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28, in addition to the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern, a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected when the game state is “time saving state” and the result of the special figure lottery is “big hit”. There is "P71". In addition, there is a special figure fluctuation pattern "P72" that can be selected when the game state is "time saving state" and "reach is lost".

The special figure variation pattern "P71" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the effect flow that shifts from the reach to the SP reach through the appearance effect, the split display effect, and the decision effect described later (see FIG. 28). Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P71" is selected, the normal fluctuation, reach, appearance effect, and division are performed during one variable display of the special figure 2 as in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21". The display effect, the decision effect, and the SP reach are sequentially performed, and it is notified that the result of the special drawing lottery is a "big hit". The special figure fluctuation pattern "P71" is also referred to as "special SP jackpot fluctuation" like the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21".

The special figure variation pattern "P72" is associated with the special figure variation effect of the effect flow that shifts from the reach to the SP reach through the appearance effect, the split display effect, and the decision effect described later (see FIG. 28). Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P72" is selected, the normal fluctuation, reach, appearance effect, and division are performed during one variable display of the special figure 2 as in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P71". The display effect, the decision effect, and the SP reach are sequentially performed, and it is notified that the result of the special drawing lottery is "missing". The special figure fluctuation pattern "P72" is also referred to as "special SP loss fluctuation" like the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22".

FIG. 29 shows the distribution rate (execution probability) of the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 28. In the present embodiment, when the judgment result of the special figure 1 lottery or the judgment result of the special figure 2 lottery is "big hit" in the time saving state, the special figure is the fraction rate shown in FIG. 29 (A). The variation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101. On the other hand, when the judgment result of the special figure 1 lottery or the judgment result of the special figure 2 lottery is "miss with reach" in the time saving state, the special figure fluctuates at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 29 (B). The pattern is selected.

As described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" that can be selected when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is "big hit" in the time saving state is set to SP reach through the appearance effect, the split display effect, and the decision effect described later. A transitional special map variation effect is associated (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29 (A), the value of the distribution rate of this special figure fluctuation pattern is "75%". This value can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "big hit" in a short time state, and the special figure fluctuation pattern " It is larger than the value of the distribution rate of "P12" ("25%").

In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" that can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 1 is "miss with reach" in a short time state shifts to SP reach through appearance effect, split display effect, and decision effect. A variable staging is associated (see FIG. 27). According to FIG. 29 (B), the value of the distribution rate of these special figure fluctuation patterns is "20%". This value can be selected when the lottery result of Special Figure 1 is "Loss with reach" in a short time state, and the special figure fluctuation effect associated with the special figure variation effect that is performed up to the reach but not until the appearance effect is associated. It is smaller than the value of the distribution rate of the pattern "P14" ("80%").

Further, as for the special figure 2, as in the case of the special figure 1, the SP is subjected to the appearance effect, the divided display effect, and the decision effect, which can be selected when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is "big hit" in the time saving state. The value of the distribution rate of the special map fluctuation pattern “P71” associated with the special map fluctuation effect that shifts to reach is “75%” (see FIG. 29 (A)). This value can be selected when the lottery result of special figure 2 is "big hit" in a short time state, and the special figure fluctuation pattern " It is larger than the value of the distribution rate of "P62" ("25%").

In addition, a special figure variation effect that shifts to SP reach via an appearance effect, a divided display effect, and a decision effect, which can be selected when the lottery result of the special figure 2 is "lost with reach" in a short time state, is associated. The value of the distribution rate of the figure variation pattern “P72” is “20%” (see FIG. 29 (B)). This value can be selected when the lottery result of Special Figure 2 is "Loss with reach" in a short time state, and the special figure fluctuation effect associated with the special figure variation effect that is performed up to the reach but not until the appearance effect is associated. It is smaller than the value of the distribution rate of the pattern "P64" ("80%").

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special drawing lottery (special drawing 1 lottery, special drawing 2 lottery) is "big hit" in a short time state, the SP reach is achieved through the appearance effect, the split display effect, and the decision effect. It is easy to select the special figure fluctuation effect to be transferred. Therefore, in the case of a short time state, the expectation of a big hit of SP reach is relatively high.

7-2. Pre-reading determination Subsequently, the pre-reading determination of the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead determination using the look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. 30 can be executed based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. Specifically, for example, the game control microcomputer 101 is based on the special figure-related random numbers and the pre-reading determination table when the special figure-related random numbers are acquired in connection with the winning of the starting ports 11 and 12. The above-mentioned look-ahead determination is performed. Then, according to the result of the look-ahead determination, a start winning command is generated and output to the effect control microcomputer 121. When the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the start winning command, it can execute various effects based on the start winning command.

Specifically, in the look-ahead determination, when the determination result of the special figure variation pattern is the special figure variation pattern "P21", "command 21" is played, and when the special figure variation pattern "P22" is determined, "command 22" is played. It is output by the control microcomputer 101 (see FIG. 30). Similarly, regarding the look-ahead determination of the special figure 2, "command 71" is determined when the special figure variation pattern "P71" is determined in the look-ahead determination, and "P72" is determined when the special figure variation pattern "P72" is determined. "Command 72" is output respectively (see FIG. 30).

7-3. SP Reach Subsequently, the SP reach of the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. 31. In the present embodiment, as described above, after the N reach, the background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP reach is started in the center of the display unit 50a. (SP reach start title image) G1 is displayed (see FIG. 19A). Then, an SP reach-only effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed (see FIG. 19B).

In the present embodiment, the type of the enemy character that appears in the SP reach in the non-time saving state is one of the "enemy character A" shown in FIGS. 19 (B) and 31 (A). In addition to "enemy character A", the types of enemy characters that appear in SP reach in the short time state are "enemy character B" shown in FIG. 31 (B) and "enemy character C" shown in FIG. 31 (C). , And four types of "enemy character D" shown in FIG. 31 (D).

In this embodiment, "enemy character A" of the four types is the strongest enemy character. Then, the weaker enemy characters are set in the order of "enemy character A"-> "enemy character B"-> "enemy character C"-> "enemy character D". Therefore, for example, in the SP reach where "enemy character A" appears, it is relatively difficult for the ally character to win, and in the SP reach where "enemy character D" appears, the ally character is relatively easy to win.

Therefore, when the SP reach where "enemy character D" appears is performed, it becomes a big hit than when the SP reach where "enemy character C", "enemy character B" and "enemy character A" appear. It is possible to give the player a high expectation. In other words, when the SP reach in which "enemy character D" appears is performed, the player can greatly expect a big hit.

Also, when the SP reach where "enemy character C" appears is performed, the game has a higher expectation for the jackpot than when the SP reach where "enemy character B" and "enemy character A" appear. It is possible to give to a person. Furthermore, when the SP reach in which "enemy character B" appears is performed, it is possible to give the player a higher expectation for the jackpot than in the case where the SP reach in which "enemy character A" appears. It has become. In addition, when the SP reach where "enemy character A" appears is performed, it is possible to inform the player that it is harder to hit the jackpot than when the SP reach where other enemy characters appear is performed. It has become.

7-4. Divided display effect Next, the divided display effect among the above-mentioned special figure variation effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. The split display effect is an image effect for showing candidates (options) of enemy characters appearing in the subsequent SP reach. In the present embodiment, the image effect is performed by using the display area image G120 that extends over the entire display unit 50a. The display area image G120 is an image in which the image is divided into a plurality of parts. There are three types of modes (first division mode, second division mode, and third division mode).

The first division mode is a mode in which the display area image G120 is divided into four as shown in FIG. 32 (A). Specifically, a display in which the first panel portion X1A is arranged in the lower left portion of the display portion 50a, the second panel portion X1B is arranged in the lower right portion, the third panel portion X1C is arranged in the upper right portion, and the fourth panel portion X1D is arranged in the upper left portion. It is a region image G120. Further, there is a lower partition YD between the first panel portion X1A and the second panel portion X1B, a right partition portion YR between the second panel portion X1B and the third panel portion X1C, and a third panel portion X1C. An upper partition portion YU is arranged between the fourth panel portion X1D, and a left partition portion YL is arranged between the first panel portion X1A and the fourth panel portion X1D. Further, a central partition portion YC is arranged between the left partition portion YL and the right partition portion YR (and between the upper partition portion YU and the lower partition portion YD). The display area image G120 of the first division mode is also particularly referred to as "first aspect area image G121".

Further, the second division mode is a mode in which the display area image G120 is divided into three as shown in FIG. 32 (B). Specifically, it is a display area image G120 in which the first panel portion X2A is arranged in the lower left portion of the display portion 50a, the second panel portion X2B is arranged in the lower right portion, and the third panel portion X2C is arranged in the upper portion. Further, there is a lower partition YD between the first panel portion X2A and the second panel portion X2B, a right partition portion YR between the second panel portion X2B and the third panel portion X2C, and a third panel portion. A left partition portion YL is arranged between the X2C and the first panel portion X2A. Further, a central partition YC is arranged between the left partition YL and the right partition YR. The display area image G120 of the second division mode is also particularly referred to as a “second aspect area image G122”.

In the present embodiment, the first panel portion X2A of the second aspect region image G122 has the same display as the first panel portion X1A of the first aspect region image G121. Further, the second panel portion X2B of the second aspect region image G122 has the same display as the second panel portion X1B of the first aspect region image G121. Further, between the first aspect region image G121 and the second aspect region image G122, the lower partition portion YD, the right partition portion YR, the left partition portion YL, and the central partition portion YC are each displayed in the same form.

On the other hand, the second aspect region image G122 is different from the first aspect region image G121 in that the upper partition portion YU is not provided. Therefore, the third panel portion X2C of the second aspect region image G122 is a display in which the third panel portion X1C, the fourth panel portion X1D, and the upper partition portion YU of the first aspect region image G121 are combined. There is.

The third division mode is a mode in which the display area image G120 is divided into two as shown in FIG. 32 (C). Specifically, it is a display area image G120 in which the first panel portion X3A is arranged on the left portion of the display portion 50a and the second panel portion X3B is arranged on the right portion. Further, a lower partition portion YD and an upper partition portion YU are arranged between the first panel portion X3A and the second panel portion X3B. Further, a central partition portion YC is arranged between the upper partition portion YU and the lower partition portion YD. The display area image G120 of the third division mode is also particularly referred to as a "third aspect area image G123".

In the present embodiment, when the third aspect region image G123 and the first aspect region image G121 are compared, the lower partition portion YD and the upper partition are separated between the third aspect region image G123 and the first aspect region image G121. The portion YU and the central partition portion YC each have the same display.

On the other hand, the third aspect region image G123 is different from the first aspect region image G121 in that neither the left partition portion YL nor the right partition portion YR is present. Therefore, according to FIGS. 32 (A) and 32 (C), the first panel portion X3A of the third aspect region image G123 includes the first panel portion X1A and the fourth panel portion X1D of the first aspect region image G121. The display is in the form of a combination with the left partition YL. That is, the lower part of the first panel portion X3A of the third aspect region image G123 includes the first panel portion X1A of the first aspect region image G121.

Further, according to FIGS. 32 (A) and 32 (C), the second panel portion X3B of the third aspect region image G123 includes the second panel portion X1B and the third panel portion X1C of the first aspect region image G121. The display is in the form of a combination with the right partition YR. That is, the lower part of the second panel portion X3B of the third aspect region image G123 includes the second panel portion X1B of the first aspect region image G121.

When the third aspect region image G123 and the second aspect region image G122 are compared, the lower partition portion YD and the central partition portion YC are the same between the third aspect region image G123 and the second aspect region image G122. It is a display of the form.

On the other hand, the third aspect region image G123 is different from the second aspect region image G122 in that neither the left partition portion YL nor the right partition portion YR is present. Further, the third aspect region image G123 is different from the second aspect region image G122 in that the upper partition portion YU is present. Therefore, according to FIGS. 32 (B) and 32 (C), the first panel portion X3A of the third aspect region image G123 is displayed in a form including the first panel portion X2A of the second aspect region image G122. It has become. That is, the lower portion of the first panel portion X3A of the third aspect region image G123 includes the first panel portion X2A of the second aspect region image G122.

Further, according to FIGS. 32 (B) and 32 (C), the second panel portion X3B of the third aspect region image G123 is displayed in a form including the second panel portion X1B of the second aspect region image G122. It has become. That is, the lower part of the second panel portion X3B of the third aspect region image G123 includes the second panel portion X2B of the second aspect region image G122.

In the present embodiment, the first panel portions X1A, X2A, and X3A of each display area image G120 indicate the image GA indicating the above "enemy character A", and the second panel portions X1B, X2B, and X3B indicate the above "enemy character B". The image GB, the image GC showing the above-mentioned "enemy character C" are displayed on the third panel portions X1C and X2C, and the image GD showing the above-mentioned "enemy character D" is displayed on the fourth panel portion X1D. As mentioned above, when the SP reach in which "enemy character D" and "enemy character C" appear is performed, the player can expect a big hit. Therefore, the divided display effect using the second aspect area image G122 in which the third panel portion X2C on which the enemy character C is displayed is displayed is better than the divided display effect using the third aspect area image G123. It is possible to give a person a great expectation for a big hit. Further, the divided display effect using the first aspect area image G121 in which the fourth panel portion X1D on which the enemy character D is displayed is displayed is better than the divided display effect using such a second aspect area image G122. However, it is possible to give a greater sense of expectation to the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the mode of the divided display effect to be executed by using the divided mode selection table of the divided display effect shown in FIG. 33.

When the result of the special figure lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 2 lottery) is "big hit" and the split display effect is performed (that is, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" or "P71" is selected in a time-saving state. In the case), the staging control microcomputer 121 determines the division mode as the “first division mode”, the “second division mode”, or the “third division mode” with reference to the division mode selection table shown in FIG. 33. According to the value of the fraction shown in FIG. 33, when the result of the special figure lottery is "big hit", the "first division mode" is most likely to be selected, and the "third division mode" is the most selected. It's getting harder to do.

In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 2 lottery) is "missing with reach" and the split display effect is performed (that is, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" or "P72") in a short time state. (When is selected), the staging control microcomputer 121 sets the division mode to "first division mode", "second division mode", or "third division mode" with reference to the above-mentioned division mode selection table. decide. According to the fractional value shown in FIG. 33, when the result of the special drawing lottery is "loss (loss with reach)", the "third division mode" is most likely to be selected.

From the above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest that the split display effect of the second division mode has a higher possibility of a big hit than the division display effect of the third division mode, and further, the first division mode. It is possible to suggest that the split display effect of the above is more likely to be a big hit than the split display effect of the second divided mode and the divided display effect of the third divided mode.

7-5. Determining effect Next, the determination effect among the above-mentioned special figure variation effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 37. The determination effect is an effect of determining an enemy character that appears in the subsequent SP reach from among the plurality of enemy characters shown in the above-mentioned divided display effect. In the present embodiment, it is continuously performed after the execution of the split display effect.

First, the determination effect when the division display effect is performed in the first division mode will be described with reference to FIG. 34. At the start of the determination effect, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), any one of the first panel portion X1A, the second panel portion X1B, the third panel portion X1C, and the fourth panel portion X1D of the first aspect region image G121. One panel section is displayed in a brighter state than the other panel sections. Specifically, for example, the first panel portion X1A is shown in a state in which it is more brilliant than the other panel portions. The other three panel sections are displayed in a dull state (darkened state) as a whole compared to before the start of the decision staging.

Then, for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), the panel portion shining more than the others is periodically changed and displayed. Specifically, for example, the illuminated panel portion is changed and displayed counterclockwise (in the order of first panel portion X1A → second panel portion X1B → third panel portion X1C → fourth panel portion X1D). However, based on the enemy character appearing in the subsequent SP reach, the illuminated panel portion may be irregularly changed and displayed in a part of a predetermined period.

After the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the panel portion showing the enemy character appearing in the subsequent SP reach is displayed in a brilliant state. FIG. 34B shows a case where the fourth panel portion X1D is stopped and displayed in a state of being brighter than the other panel portions. As a result, it is possible to notify the player which enemy character is the enemy character appearing in the subsequent SP reach.

In the present embodiment, the other three panel portions are displayed in a dull state as a whole compared to before the start of the determination effect. This makes it possible to make the panel portion displayed in a brilliant state relatively conspicuous.

Next, the determination effect when the division display effect is performed in the second division mode will be described with reference to FIG. 35. As shown in FIG. 35 (A), at the start of the determination effect, the first panel portion X2A, the second panel portion X2A of the second aspect area image G122, as in the case after the execution of the division display effect in the first division mode. The panel portion of any one of the panel portion X2B and the third panel portion X2C is displayed in a state of being more brilliant than the other panel portions. Specifically, for example, the first panel portion X2A is shown in a state in which it is more brilliant than the other panel portions.

Then, as in the case after the execution of the division display effect in the first division mode, the panel portion shining more than the others is periodically changed and displayed for the above-mentioned predetermined period. Specifically, for example, the illuminated panel portion may be changed and displayed counterclockwise (in the order of first panel portion X2A → second panel portion X2B → third panel portion X2C).

After the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), the panel portion showing the enemy character appearing in the subsequent SP reach is displayed in a brilliant state. FIG. 35B shows a case where the third panel portion X2C is stopped and displayed in a state of being brighter than the other panel portions. As a result, it is possible to notify the player which enemy character is the enemy character appearing in the subsequent SP reach, as in the case after the execution of the division display effect in the first division mode. In the present embodiment, the other two panel portions are in a dull state (darkened state) as a whole compared to before the start of the determination effect, as in the case after the execution of the division display effect in the first division mode. Is displayed.

Next, the determination effect when the division display effect is performed in the third division mode will be described with reference to FIG. 36. As shown in FIG. 36A, at the start of the determination effect, the first panel of the third aspect area image G123 is the same as in the case after the execution of the division display effect in the first division mode and the second division mode. One panel portion of the portion X3A and the second panel portion X3B is displayed in a state of being more brilliant than the other panel portion. Specifically, for example, the first panel portion X3A is shown in a state in which it is more brilliant than the second panel portion X3B.

Then, as in the case after the execution of the divided display effect in the first divided mode and the second divided mode, the panel portion shining more than the others is periodically changed and displayed for the above predetermined period. Specifically, for example, the illuminated panel portions may be alternately changed and displayed.

After the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 36B, the panel portion showing the enemy character appearing in the subsequent SP reach is displayed in a brilliant state. FIG. 36B shows a case where the second panel portion X3B is stopped and displayed in a state of being brighter than the other panel portions. As a result, it is possible to notify the player which enemy character is the enemy character appearing in the subsequent SP reach, as in the case after executing the division display effect in the first division mode or the second division mode. There is. In the present embodiment, as in the case after the division display effect is executed in the first division mode and the second division mode, the other panel portions are in a dull state (darkened) as a whole compared to before the start of the determination effect. Status) is displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the effect content selection table of the decision effect shown in FIG. 37 to execute the effect content of the decision effect (that is, in a state in which the panel portion is finally illuminated. Whether to display) is decided.

When the mode of the split display effect to be executed immediately before is the "first split mode" and the result of the special figure lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 2 lottery) is "big hit", the effect control microcomputer 121 is shown in the figure. With reference to the effect content selection table shown in 37 (A), the panel unit to be finally shined in the decision effect is the "first panel unit X1A", "second panel unit X1B", "third panel unit X1C" or. Decide on "4th panel part X1D". According to the value of the distribution rate shown in FIG. 37 (A), when the result of the special drawing lottery is "big hit", "third panel section X1C" and "third panel section X1C" are more than "fourth panel section X1D". It is more difficult to select the "second panel unit X1B" than the "third panel unit X1C" and the "first panel unit X1A" rather than the "second panel unit X1B". That is, the "fourth panel portion X1D" is the easiest to select, and the "first panel portion X1A" is the most difficult to select.

Further, when the mode of the split display effect to be executed immediately before is the "first division mode" and the result of the special figure lottery (special figure 1 lottery, special figure 2 lottery) is "loss with reach", the effect control microcomputer. In 121, referring to the effect content selection table shown in FIG. 37 (A), the panel portion to be finally shined in the decision effect is determined to be one of the above. According to the value of the fractionation rate shown in FIG. 37 (A), when the result of the special drawing lottery is "loss (loss with reach)", "first panel section X1A" and "second panel section". "X1B", "third panel portion X1C" and "fourth panel portion X1D" can all be equally selected.

As described above, in the present embodiment, regarding the determination effect after the division display effect of the first division mode, the case where the panel portion to be finally shined is the "second panel portion X1B" rather than the "first panel portion X1A". However, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of a big hit is high. Further, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of a big hit is higher when the panel portion to be finally shined is the "third panel portion X1C" than the "second panel portion X1B". Further, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of a big hit is higher when the panel portion to be finally shined is the "fourth panel portion X1D" than the "third panel portion X1C".

When the mode of the split display effect to be executed immediately before is the "second division mode" and the result of the special drawing lottery is "big hit", the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect content selection table shown in FIG. 37 (B). With reference to this, the panel portion to be finally shined in the determination effect is determined to be "first panel portion X2A", "second panel portion X2B", or "third panel portion X2C". According to the value of the distribution rate shown in FIG. 37 (B), when the result of the special figure lottery is "big hit", "second panel part X2B" and "2nd panel part X2B" are more than "third panel part X2C". It is more difficult to select the "first panel portion X2A" than the "second panel portion X2B". That is, the "third panel portion X2C" is the easiest to select, and the "first panel portion X2A" is the most difficult to select.

Further, when the mode of the split display effect to be executed immediately before is the "second division mode" and the result of the special drawing lottery is "loss with reach", the effect control microcomputer 121 has the effect shown in FIG. 37 (B). With reference to the content selection table, the panel portion to be finally shined in the decision staging is determined to be one of the above. According to the value of the fractionation rate shown in FIG. 37 (B), when the result of the special drawing lottery is "loss (loss with reach)", "first panel section X2A" and "second panel section". Both "X2B" and "third panel portion X2C" can be selected almost equally.

As described above, in the present embodiment, regarding the determination effect after the division display effect of the second division mode, the case where the panel portion to be finally shined is the "second panel portion X2B" rather than the "first panel portion X2A". However, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of a big hit is high. Further, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of a big hit is higher when the panel portion to be finally shined is the "third panel portion X2C" than the "second panel portion X2B".

When the mode of the split display effect to be executed immediately before is the "third division mode" and the result of the special figure lottery is "big hit", the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect content selection table shown in FIG. 37 (C). With reference to this, the panel portion to be finally shined in the determination effect is determined to be "first panel portion X3A" or "second panel portion X3B". According to the value of the fraction rate shown in FIG. 37 (C), when the result of the special drawing lottery is "big hit", "second panel section X3B" is selected rather than "first panel section X3A". It is easy to be done.

Further, when the mode of the split display effect to be executed immediately before is the "third division mode" and the result of the special drawing lottery is "loss with reach", the effect control microcomputer 121 has the effect shown in FIG. 37 (C). With reference to the content selection table, the panel portion to be finally shined in the decision staging is determined to be one of the above. According to the value of the fractionation rate shown in FIG. 37 (C), when the result of the special drawing lottery is "loss (loss with reach)", "first panel section X3A" and "second panel section". "X3B" can be selected equally.

As described above, in the present embodiment, regarding the determination effect after the division display effect of the third division mode, the case where the panel portion to be finally shined is the "second panel portion X3B" rather than the "first panel portion X3A". However, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of a big hit is high.

7-6. Appearance effect Next, the appearance effect of the above-mentioned special figure variation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 42. The appearance effect is an effect in which the display area image G120 used for the divided display effect gradually appears on the display unit 50a. That is, it is an effect that the display area image G120 showing a predetermined area including the plurality of the panel portions gradually appears. In the present embodiment, it is performed before the execution of the divided display effect. In the appearance effect of the present embodiment, the image effect using the display unit 50a and the movable body operation effect using the special movable body 200 are combined.

7-6-1. Special movable body First, the special movable body 200 used for the above-mentioned movable body motion effect will be described. The special movable body 200 of the present embodiment has a structure imitating a lit candle as shown in FIG. 38 (B). Specifically, the special movable body 200 includes a substantially columnar main body 201 that imitates a candle and a flame portion 208 that imitates a burning flame (see FIG. 38 (B)). The flame portion 208 is arranged at the tip of the first end portion 202 of the main body portion 201.

The special movable body 200 can be rotationally driven and linearly driven, respectively. The second end 203 of the main body 201, which is opposite to the first end 202, is provided with a shaft portion 204 extending in the front-rear direction of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The special movable body 200 can be rotationally driven clockwise or counterclockwise around the shaft portion 204. The rotary drive motor for rotationally driving the special movable body 200 is included in the various actuators SA shown in FIG. 7.

Further, the shaft portion 204 has a structure that can be moved in the left-right direction of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the special movable body 200 can be driven linearly in the left-right direction. The linear drive motor for linearly driving the special movable body 200 is included in various actuators SA like the rotary drive motor.

Further, the special movable body 200 has a standby position and an operating position. The standby position is the lower left position of the display unit 50a shown in FIG. 38 (B). On the other hand, the operating position extends in the left-right direction from the standby position to the lower right position of the display unit 50a.

In the special movable body 200 when the special movable body 200 is not driven in the standby position, the first end portion 202 and the flame portion 208 of the main body portion 201 are arranged below the second end portion 203 including the shaft portion 204. There is. In the present embodiment, the second end portion 203 including the shaft portion 204 and the portion in the vicinity thereof of the main body portion 201 are behind the colored plate-shaped decorative plate BD arranged below the display portion 50a (pachinko game). It is provided on the rear side of the machine PY1). Therefore, the special movable body 200 when it is not driven in the standby position is completely invisible to the player (see FIG. 38 (B)). The state of the special movable body 200 at this time is called a non-driving state.

On the other hand, the state of the special movable body 200 when the rotation is driven in the standby position and when the operating position is linearly driven is called a drive state. In the special movable body 200 in the driven state, when the operating position is displaced from the left to the right (linear drive), the first end portion 202 and the flame portion 208 of the main body portion 201 include the shaft portion 204. It is in a state of being arranged above the end portion 203. On the other hand, when the operating position is displaced (linearly driven) from the right to the left, the first end portion 202 and the flame portion 208 of the main body portion 201 are arranged below the second end portion 203. Therefore, in the special movable body 200 that linearly drives the operating position from the left to the right, at least the flame portion 208 is visible to the player, and the operating position is linearly driven from the right to the left. The special movable body 200 is invisible to the player. The movable body operation effect of the present embodiment is an effect of changing the special movable body 200 from the non-driven state to the driven state.

7-6-2. Flow of Appearance Effect Next, the details of the appearance effect including the movable body motion effect will be described below. In the appearance effect, after reaching the reach (see FIG. 38 (A)), as shown in FIG. 38 (B), almost the entire surface (entire area) of the display unit 50a is in a blackout state. The blackout image G130 is displayed on the display unit 50a.

After the blackout image G130 is displayed, the special movable body 200 switches from the non-driving state to the driving state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), at the standby position, the first end portion 202 and the flame portion 208 of the main body portion 201 of the special movable body 200 arranged below the second end portion 203 The special movable body 200 is rotationally driven so as to be changed above the second end portion 203. Along with this rotational drive, the flame portion 208 of the special movable body 200 becomes visible to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38C, the special movable body 200 moves the operating position from the left in a state where the first end portion 202 and the flame portion 208 of the main body portion 201 are arranged above the second end portion 203. Displacement drive to the right. At this time, the flame portion 208 of the special movable body 200 moves while tracing the lower end of the display portion 50a (overlapping in the front-rear direction).

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the blackout image G130 changes with the movement of the flame portion 208. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (D), the blackout image G130 is displayed so as to gradually burn and disappear from the lower end. From the place where the blackout image G130 disappears, the display area image G120 of the above-mentioned divided display effect appears. In this way, the timing at which the blackout image G130 burns and the display area image G120 begins to appear from there is defined as the first timing T1.

FIG. 39 (E) shows the blackout image G130 and the display area image G120 at the second timing T2. Further, FIG. 39 (F) shows the blackout image G130 in the third timing T3 and the third aspect region image G123 (display region image G120 in the third divided embodiment). Further, FIG. 39 (G) shows the blackout image G130 at the third timing T3 and the first aspect region image G121 or the second aspect region image G122. The second timing T2 is the timing immediately before the third timing T3. The third timing T3 is a timing at which it is possible to determine whether the mode of the split display effect is the first split mode, the second split mode, or the third split mode.

As a difference between the first division mode and the second division mode and the third division mode in the display area image G120 of the division display effect performed after the appearance effect, the presence or absence of the left partition portion YL can be mentioned. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) and 32 (B), the first aspect region image G121 and the second aspect region image G122 each have a left partition portion YL, whereas FIG. 32 ( As shown in C), the third aspect region image G123 does not have the left partition portion YL.

In the display area image G120 shown in FIG. 39 (E), the portion where the presence or absence of the left partition portion YL is clarified does not appear. Therefore, it is impossible for the player to determine which mode of the split display effect is in the second timing T2.

On the other hand, in the display area image G120 shown in FIGS. 39 (F) and 39 (G), even a portion where the presence or absence of the left partition portion YL becomes clear appears. Therefore, at the third timing T3, it is possible to determine which aspect of the divided display effect is. That is, at the third timing T3, the player can determine whether the mode of the split display effect is the first split mode or the second split mode, or the third split mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display area image G120 appears at a timing (specifically, the first timing T1) before the second timing T2 at the appearance speed at which the display area image G120 appears at the second timing T2. It is slower than the appearance speed. Therefore, it is possible to postpone the third timing T3 in the appearance effect so that it becomes possible to determine which aspect of the split display effect is. Therefore, it is possible for the player to be excited about which mode the split display effect will be.

In the present embodiment, when the aspect of the divided display effect is the third divided aspect, that is, when the display area image G120 is the third aspect area image G123, the display area image G120 (third aspect area) is set at the sixth timing T6. All of the image G123) appears.

FIG. 40 (H) shows a blackout image G130 and a display area image G120 at the fourth timing T4. Further, FIG. 40 (I) shows a blackout image G130 and a second aspect region image G122 at the fifth timing T5. Further, FIG. 40 (J) shows the blackout image G130 and the first aspect region image G121 at the fifth timing T5. The fourth timing T4 is the timing after the third timing T3 and immediately before the fifth timing T5. The fifth timing T5 is a timing at which it is possible to determine whether the mode of the split display effect is the first split mode or the second split mode.

As a difference between the first division mode and the second division mode in the display area image G120 of the division display effect performed after the appearance effect, the presence or absence of the upper partition portion YU can be mentioned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the first aspect region image G121 has an upper partition portion YU, whereas as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the second aspect region image G122 has. Has no upper partition YU.

In the display area image G120 shown in FIG. 40 (H), the portion where the presence or absence of the upper partition portion YU is clarified does not appear. Therefore, it is impossible for the player to determine which mode of the split display effect is in the fourth timing T4.

On the other hand, in the display area image G120 shown in FIGS. 40 (I) and 40 (J), even a portion where the presence or absence of the upper partition portion YU is clarified appears. Therefore, at the fifth timing T5, it is possible to determine which aspect of the divided display effect is. That is, at the fifth timing T5, the player can determine whether the mode of the split display effect is the first split mode or the second split mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, as in the second timing T2, the appearance speed at which the display area image G120 appears at the fourth timing T4 is a timing before the fourth timing T4 (specifically, the first timing T1). It is slower than the appearance speed at which the display area image G120 appears. Therefore, it is possible to postpone the fifth timing T5 in the appearance effect so that it becomes possible to determine which aspect of the split display effect is. Therefore, it is possible for the player to be excited about which mode the split display effect will be.

In the present embodiment, when the mode of the divided display effect is the first divided mode, that is, even when the display area image G120 is the first aspect area image G121, the mode of the divided display effect is the second divided mode, that is, Even when the display area image G120 is the second aspect area image G122, all of the display area images G120 (first aspect area image G121 or second aspect area image G122) appear at the seventh timing T7.

7-6-3. Appearance Speed of Display Area Image in Appearance Staging Next, the appearance speed of the display area image in the above-mentioned appearance effect will be described with reference to FIG. 41. As described above, in the appearance effect, the blackout image G130 is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 38 (B)), and the blackout image is accompanied by the operation of the special movable body 200 (see FIG. 38 (C)). It is displayed that the G130 gradually burns from the lower end (see FIG. 39 (D)). Then, at the first timing T1, the blackout image G130 gradually disappears from the lower end, and the display area image G120 begins to appear from there.

When the appearance of the display area image G120 progresses and the mode of the divided display effect indicated by the display area image G120 is the third divided mode, the blackout image G130 shown in FIG. 39 (E) is used at the second timing T2. The display area image G120 is displayed, and at the subsequent third timing T3, the blackout image G130 shown in FIG. 39 (F) and the display area image G120 without the left partition portion YL are displayed. Then, at the sixth timing T6, all of the display area images G120 are displayed. On the other hand, when the mode of the divided display effect shown by the display area image G120 is the first divided mode or the second divided mode, the blackout image G130 and the display area image shown in FIG. 39 (E) at the second timing T2. G120 is displayed, and at the subsequent third timing T3, the blackout image G130 shown in FIG. 39 (G) and the display area image G120 with the left partition portion YL are displayed.

Further, when the mode of the divided display effect shown by the display area image G120 is the second divided mode, the blackout image G130 and the display area image G120 shown in FIG. 40 (H) are displayed at the fourth timing T4. After that, at the fifth timing T5, the blackout image G130 shown in FIG. 40 (I) and the display area image G120 without the upper partition portion YU are displayed. On the other hand, when the mode of the divided display effect shown by the display area image G120 is the first divided mode, the blackout image G130 and the display area image G120 shown in FIG. 40 (H) are displayed at the fourth timing T4. After that, at the fifth timing T5, the blackout image G130 shown in FIG. 40 (J) and the display area image G120 with the upper partition portion YU are displayed. Then, at the seventh timing T7, all of the display area image G120 is displayed.

The appearance speed of the display area image G120 in the appearance effect when the mode of the divided display effect indicated by the display area image G120 is the first divided mode or the second divided mode will be described with reference to FIG. 41. As shown in FIG. 41, the appearance speed V at which the display area image G120 appears in a predetermined period from the first timing T1 to the timing before the second timing T2 (eighth timing T8) is “first appearance”. It is constant at "speed V1".

After that, the appearance speed V gradually slows down until the second timing T2, and the appearance speed V at the second timing T2 becomes the "second appearance speed V2". The second appearance speed V2 is slower than the first appearance speed V1. The appearance speed V is constant at the second appearance speed V2 for a predetermined period from the second timing T2 to the third timing T3. Therefore, it is possible to divide the appearance speed relatively slowly until the timing (third timing T3) at which it is possible to determine whether the mode is the third division mode, the first division mode, or the second division mode. , It is possible to attract the attention of the player.

When the mode of the divided display effect shown by the display area image G120 is the first divided mode or the second divided mode, a predetermined timing from the third timing T3 to the timing before the fourth timing T4 (9th timing T9). The appearance speed V in the period is constant at the first appearance speed V1. That is, after the third timing T3, the appearance speed V once returns to a relatively high appearance speed. After that, the appearance speed V gradually slows down until the fourth timing T4, and the appearance speed V at the fourth timing T4 becomes the second appearance speed V2. The appearance speed V in the predetermined period from the fourth timing T4 to the fifth timing T5 is constant at the second appearance speed V2. Therefore, it is possible to distract the appearance speed relatively slowly until the timing (fifth timing T5) at which it is possible to determine whether the mode is the first division mode or the second division mode, and the player's attention. It is possible to collect.

The appearance speed V in a predetermined period from the fifth timing T5 to the seventh timing T7 is constant at the first appearance speed V1. That is, after the fifth timing T5, the appearance speed V returns to a relatively high speed until the entire display area image G120 is displayed.

Further, the appearance speed of the display area image G120 in the appearance effect when the mode of the divided display effect indicated by the display area image G120 is the third divided aspect will be described with reference to FIG. 42. As shown in FIG. 42, the appearance speed V at which the display area image G120 appears in a predetermined period from the first timing T1 to the timing before the second timing T2 (eighth timing T8) is the first appearance. It is constant at the speed V1.

After that, the appearance speed V gradually slows down until the second timing T2, and the appearance speed V at the second timing T2 becomes the second appearance speed V2. The appearance speed V is constant at the second appearance speed V2 for a predetermined period from the second timing T2 to the third timing T3. Therefore, it is possible to divide the appearance speed relatively slowly until the timing (third timing T3) at which it is possible to determine whether the mode is the third division mode, the first division mode, or the second division mode. , It is possible to attract the attention of the player.

When the mode of the divided display effect shown by the display area image G120 is the third divided mode, unlike the case of the first divided mode or the second divided mode, in a predetermined period from the third timing T3 to the sixth timing T6. The appearance speed V is constant at the first appearance speed V1. That is, after the third timing T3, the appearance speed V returns to a relatively high speed until the entire display area image G120 is displayed.

8. Effects of the First Embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, there are a plurality of modes of the display area image G120 showing a predetermined area. That is, there are three types: the aspect shown by the first aspect region image G121, the aspect shown by the second aspect region image G122, and the aspect shown by the third aspect region image G123. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to which mode the predetermined area (display area image G120) of the appearance effect to be executed is.

Further, it is possible to draw attention to the specific effect being executed at a plurality of timings of the third timing T3 and the fifth timing T5. The third timing T3 is a timing at which it is possible to determine whether the display region image G120 is the third aspect region image G123, the first aspect region image G121, or the second aspect region image G122. The fifth timing T5 is a timing at which it is possible to determine whether the display region image G120 is the first aspect region image G121 or the second aspect region image G122. Therefore, every time the player pays attention to the third timing T3 and the fifth timing T5, the player tends to be interested in the specific effect. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

Further, the predetermined area displayed on the display area image G120 is a divided area. Specifically, the predetermined area displayed in the first aspect region image G121 is divided into four, and the predetermined area displayed in the second aspect region image G122 is divided into three. The predetermined area displayed in the three-mode area image G123 is divided into two.

Then, the number of divisions in the predetermined region can be determined at the third timing T3 and the fifth timing T5. That is, at the third timing T3, it is possible to determine whether the predetermined region is divided into two as shown in FIG. 39 (F), or divided into three or four as shown in FIG. 39 (G). Further, at the fifth timing T5, it is possible to determine whether the predetermined region is divided into three as shown in FIG. 40 (I) or divided into four as shown in FIG. 40 (J). Therefore, the player can immediately visually discriminate the mode of the predetermined region in both the third timing T3 and the fifth timing T5.

Further, since the appearance effect is an effect displayed on the display unit 50a, the player can enjoy the appearance effect performed on the display unit 50a.

Further, the appearance effect is an effect accompanied by the operation of the special movable body 200, and the display area image G120 showing a predetermined area appears based on the operation of the special movable body 200. That is, the appearance effect is a combination of an image effect and a movable body motion effect. Therefore, the player can enjoy the elaborate production.

Further, the appearance speed at which the display area image G120 indicating a predetermined area appears in the second timing T2 immediately before the third timing T3, and the predetermined area are shown in the fourth timing T4 immediately before the fifth timing T5. The appearance speed at which the display area image G120 appears is slow (see FIGS. 41 and 42). Therefore, it is possible to inform the player which mode the predetermined area is. Therefore, it is possible to increase the attention of the player.

9. Modification example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the first embodiment and the following modifications can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the first embodiment, the display area image G120 showing a predetermined area is set to appear gradually without stopping (specific effect). That is, the specific effect is such that the state of the display area image G120 does not stop even once when it appears. However, a specific effect that gradually appears after one or a plurality of stops may be used. That is, it may be a specific effect in which the state of the display area image G120 is stopped once or a plurality of times when it appears.

Further, in the first embodiment, the display area image G120 showing a predetermined area has three types of modes, but four or more types may be used. Further, two types may be used. However, when there are two types of modes of the predetermined region, the configuration may be such that the mode of the predetermined region can be discriminated at either the first timing or the second timing. Specifically, for example, there are a first timing and a second timing, and it is possible to discriminate the mode of a predetermined region at the first timing and the mode of a predetermined region at the second timing. There are some configurations that may occur.

Further, in the first embodiment, the mode of the predetermined region can be discriminated at both the first timing and the second timing. However, there may be a configuration in which there is a first timing and a second timing, and the mode of a predetermined region can be discriminated at either timing.

Further, in the first embodiment, the predetermined region is divided, and the number of divisions of the predetermined region can be determined at the first timing and the second timing. That is, the difference (difference) in the mode of the predetermined region is defined as the difference in the number of divisions. However, the difference in the mode of the predetermined region may be, for example, a difference in shape other than the number of divisions, a difference in pattern, or a difference in color.

When the difference in the mode of the predetermined region is regarded as the difference in the shape, the difference in the shape of the predetermined region can be discriminated at at least one of the first timing and the second timing. May be good. Further, when the difference in the mode of the predetermined area is regarded as the difference in the pattern, the difference in the pattern in the predetermined area can be discriminated at at least one of the first timing and the second timing. May be good. Further, when the difference in the mode of the predetermined area is regarded as the difference in color, the difference in color in the predetermined area can be discriminated at at least one of the first timing and the second timing. May be good.

Further, the difference in the mode of the predetermined region may be, for example, a difference in shape and pattern. In such a case, for example, the difference in shape can be discriminated at the first timing, and the difference in pattern can be discriminated at the second timing. Further, the difference in the mode of the predetermined region may be, for example, a difference in shape and color. In such a case, for example, the difference in shape can be discriminated at the first timing, and the difference in color can be discriminated at the second timing. Further, the difference in the mode of the predetermined area may be, for example, the difference in the pattern and the color. In such a case, for example, the difference in pattern can be discriminated at the first timing, and the difference in color can be discriminated at the second timing.

Further, in the first embodiment, the predetermined area (display area image G120) is set as an appearance effect (specific effect) shown on the display unit 50a. However, it may be a specific effect that does not use the display unit (display means). Specifically, for example, a specific effect using a structure 300 having a predetermined region in the form shown in FIG. 43 may be used.

The structure 300 is provided with a first space X1A, a second space X1B, a third space X1C, and a fourth space X1D. Further, there is a lower wall portion WD between the first space X1A and the second space X1B, a right wall portion WR between the second space X1B and the third space X1C, and a third space X1C and a fourth space X1D. An upper wall portion WU is arranged between the first space X1A, a left wall portion WL is arranged between the first space X1A and the fourth space X1D, and a central portion WC is arranged between the left wall portion WL and the right wall portion WR. ing. Further, the outer wall portion WA forming the outer periphery of the structure 300 is provided.

The structure 300 is a specific example of the structure corresponding to the display area image G120 of the first division mode of the first embodiment. That is, it is a specific example of the one corresponding to the aspect of the four divisions. As a structure having a different aspect from the structure 300, for example, a structure corresponding to the display area image G120 of the second division aspect of the first embodiment and a structure corresponding to the display area image G120 of the third division aspect. The body is mentioned. Specific examples thereof include a structure in a three-divided mode including the first space, a second space and a third space, and a structure in a two-divided mode including the first space and the second space.

Further, in the case of such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 44, a specific effect using a sheet-shaped curtain G140 capable of covering the structure 300 may be used. It is preferable to perform a specific effect in which a predetermined region of the structure 300 gradually appears as the curtain G140 is driven by the roll portion G141 that can be wound up. In such a configuration, the rotation speed of the roll portion 141 may be controlled to adjust the appearance speed of a predetermined region.

In addition to the structure 300, for example, a special effect may be used in which the curtain G140 is used for the display area image G120 of the first embodiment displayed on the display unit.

Further, in the first embodiment, the special movable body 200 is driven during a part of the appearance effect (specific effect). However, the special movable body 200 may be driven during the entire period of the specific effect. Further, the special movable body 200 may be driven a plurality of times during the execution period of the specific effect. Further, a specific effect involving driving a movable body other than the special movable body 200 may be used. Further, a specific effect that does not involve driving a movable body may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the appearance speed V at the second timing T2 immediately before the third timing (first timing) T3 and the fourth timing immediately before the fifth timing (second timing) T5. It was a gaming machine in which the appearance speed V at T4 was slowed down. However, either the appearance speed V immediately before the first timing or the appearance speed V immediately before the second timing may be delayed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the so-called "type 1" and "digi-pachi" pachinko gaming machines PY1 are shown as gaming machines. However, the so-called "type 3" and "rights" pachinko gaming machines, and the so-called "first-class" pachinko gaming machines and the "second-class" pachinko gaming machines are combined. It may be a pachinko gaming machine called "mixture of 1 type and 2 types". Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine called a so-called "ST machine" in which the winning probability is controlled to a high probability state during the ST (special time) period.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (inventions A1 to A5) are shown in the above-mentioned embodiments. In the description of the invention described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1
A staging execution means (sub-control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined staging is provided.
The predetermined effect includes a specific effect (mainly the appearance effect shown in FIGS. 39 to 40) in which a predetermined area gradually appears.
There are a plurality of aspects of the predetermined region.
The mode of the predetermined region of the specific effect can be determined at the first timing (third timing T3) and the second timing (second timing) different from the first timing. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that there are times when it becomes possible to discriminate at 5 timing T5).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since there are a plurality of modes of the predetermined area, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which mode the predetermined area of the specific effect to be executed is. Furthermore, it is possible to draw attention to a specific effect being executed at a plurality of timings. As a result, the player is likely to be interested in the specific production each time he or she pays attention to it, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 described above.
The predetermined area is a divided area, and is a divided area.
It is a gaming machine characterized in that the number of divisions of the predetermined region can be discriminated at the first timing and the second timing.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can immediately visually determine the aspect of the predetermined region at both the first timing and the second timing.

Invention A3
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention A1 or invention A2.
A display device (image display device 50) including a display unit (50a) is provided.
The specific effect is a gaming machine characterized by being an effect displayed on the display unit.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect is an effect displayed on the display unit, the player can enjoy the specific effect performed on the display unit.

Invention A4
The gaming machine according to the invention A3 described above.
Equipped with a movable body (special movable body 200),
The specific effect is
It is an effect accompanied by the movement of the movable body, and is characterized in that the effect is such that the predetermined region appears based on the movement of the movable body.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the specific effect is executed together with the movable body motion effect, the player is configured so that a predetermined area appears based on the motion of the movable body. , It is possible to enjoy more elaborate production than in the case of only specific production.

Invention A5
The gaming machine according to any one of the above-mentioned inventions A1, invention A2, invention A3 and invention A4.
The appearance speed of at least one of the appearance speed at which the predetermined region appears immediately before the first timing and the appearance speed at which the predetermined region appears immediately before the second timing is slowed down. It is a characteristic gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to inform the player of which aspect the predetermined area is. Therefore, it is possible to increase the attention of the player.

50 ... Image display device (display device)
50a ... Display unit 120 ... Sub control board (effect execution means)
121 ... Microcomputer for staging control 200 ... Special movable body (movable body)
PY1 ... Pachinko game machine (game machine)
T1 ... 1st timing T2 ... 2nd timing T3 ... 3rd timing (1st timing)
T4 ... 4th timing T5 ... 5th timing (2nd timing)

Claims (1)

Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
The predetermined effect changes from a state in which the entire predetermined area is covered by the covering portion to a state in which a part of the predetermined region gradually appears from the covering portion and the entire predetermined region appears. There is a specific production,
The predetermined area is a divided area, and is a divided area.
There are a plurality of embodiments of the predetermined region having different numbers of divisions .
In the specific effect, a first timing in which a part of the predetermined region appears from the covering portion and a portion appearing from the covering portion in the predetermined region rather than the first timing. There is a big second timing,
There are times when it becomes possible to determine which aspect of the predetermined area of the specific effect is at the first timing, and there are times when it becomes possible to determine at the second timing.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of divisions of the predetermined region can be discriminated at the first timing and the second timing .

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