JP7094555B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game or the like that is advantageous to the player may be performed based on the result of the determination. Further, the result of the determination may be expressed by various effects on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display mounted on the gaming machine. For example, Patent Document 1 below describes a gaming machine that displays a battle scene between a hero character and a monster character on a variable display device, and displays an effect in which the player who loses the life force graph of the opponent wins.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-95333

By the way, there is room for improvement in the production performed on the gaming machine in order to improve the entertainment of the gaming machine.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention
An effect means including a display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on the display unit, and an effect means.
An effect control means capable of controlling a predetermined effect using the effect means, and an effect control means.
An image control means capable of controlling the display means to display an effect image based on the control by the effect control means, and an image control means.
A gaming machine equipped with an operation means capable of inputting an operation by a player.
The image control means is
With the display means, it is possible to execute a specific effect capable of displaying a specific image in a range wider than the visual field range displayed on the display unit.
In the specific effect, a specific display expressing a predetermined motif can be displayed at a predetermined position of the specific image.
As the specific effect, the first specific effect and the second specific effect can be executed.
In the first specific effect, as the specific display, a first specific display expressing the first motif and a second specific display expressing a second motif different from the first motif can be displayed at different positions.
In the second specific effect, the first specific display can be displayed as the specific display, but the second specific display is not displayed.
The staging control means
In the specific production,
It is possible for the image control means to change the visual field range based on the operation input of the operation means.
It is possible to grasp the position of the visual field range in the specific image based on the operation input of the operating means.
It is possible to grasp the position of the specific display in the specific image, and it is possible to grasp the position of the specific display.
Based on the display of the specific display within the visual field range, the image control means can display the related display related to the specific display.
After the specific effect, it is possible to execute a subsequent effect in which the motif related to the specific display displayed in the visual field range appears in the specific effect .
After the first specific effect, it is possible to execute the first subsequent effect in which the first motif and the second motif appear as the subsequent effect.
After the second specific effect, the gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to execute a second subsequent effect in which the first motif appears as the subsequent effect but the second motif does not appear .

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through staging.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the select button. 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 an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. Special figure 1 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead judgment table. This is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the search effect 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 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a switch process. It is a flowchart of search table processing. (A) is an example of a select button, (B) is an example of a sub search table, and (C) is an example of a search background image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production flow of the special figure variation effect which concerns on the characteristic part of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of a search effect and each effect flow of a search effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example at the start of a three-person search effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the visual field range when the 1st ally character is found in the 3 person search effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the visual field range when the 2nd ally character is found in the 3 person search effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the visual field range when the 3rd ally character is found in the 3 person search effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the discovery effect of the 1st ally character. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the discovery effect of the 2nd ally character. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the discovery effect of the 3rd ally character. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the battle production which can be performed after the three-person search production. It is a figure which shows the specific example at the start of a two-person search effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the battle production which can be performed after the two-person search production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the volume of each sound data for each division area when the field of view is near the center. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the volume of each sound data for each division area when the field of view is near the right end. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the volume of each sound data for each division area when the field of view is near the left end.

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

1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first form will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. In the following description, the left-right and up-down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left-right and up-down directions (front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction in which the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And.

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

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

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the front side of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the right portion decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided. .. Further, on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, a select button 42 is provided at a position next to the normal button 40.

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.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a select button 42. The select button 42 of this embodiment is a cross key that enables selection in four directions (up / down / left / right). That is, the select button 42 includes an upper button 43, a lower button 44, a left button 45, and a right button 46.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the gaming.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. The game board unit YU 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. The starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as entry openings, and the large winning openings such as the first major winning opening 14 and the second major winning opening 15 are referred to as special winning openings or specific winning openings. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

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

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

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

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

The prize for 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 (4 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12.

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

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which 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 normally closes the first large winning opening 14, and it is impossible for a game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. When the AT opening / closing member 14k normally operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 14. As described above, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in the open state. When the game balls win the first prize opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

Here, the second prize-winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the 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. 4A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible for the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called the first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is shaken in the second state (passing allowable state: front view of FIG. 4B) 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 operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

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

It is possible to provide only one of the first prize-winning device 14D and the second prize-winning device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, depending on the playability, it is possible to provide two large prize-winning devices such as the first large prize-winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a distribution device.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, at the substantially lowermost portion of the game area 6, two game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any winning openings are discharged to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

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

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

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

Further, the indicators 8 are arranged on the left side (a portion other than the game area 6) below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, on the display devices 8, the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the normal figure are variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. Further, the display devices 8 include the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a, which displays the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of hold of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later. Also included is a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying the number of special figure 2 hold (U2: the number of holds for variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 81b), which will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a “normal symbol-related random number”. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal figure hold indicator for displaying the number of normal figure hold indicators is not provided, but the normal figure hold indicator may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure hold indicator, for example, one having the same configuration as the special figure hold indicator 83 can be adopted.

Next, the 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, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 may be another display device, such as one composed of a plurality of liquid crystal displays or one composed of an EL (electroluminescence) display, if it is possible to display an image. You may. Further, the directions indicated by the upper button 43, the lower button 44, the left button 45, and the right button 46 of the select button 42 correspond to the up, down, left, and right of the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, respectively. That is, for example, when an effect image that can be operated by the select button 42 is displayed on the display unit 50a, operation input to the up, down, left, and right of the effect image can be performed by each button of the select button 42.

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

FIG. 6A schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (up). do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

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

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 8. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a big hit game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls game profits (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. The game board 1 includes an effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 that controls effects such as game effects) and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 that controls payout of game balls. It is provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls the game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub control unit) that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the voice control circuit 161 described later. The staging control unit includes at least a sub control board 120, and various staging means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable device 55, 56, 58, etc.) are used. It suffices if the production can be controlled.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies 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. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies electric 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, when the electric power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. 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. The power is turned on / off by turning the power switch 191 on and off. The main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 7, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game control microcomputer 101. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the gaming ROM 103 is included.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter, “microcomputer for effect control”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 120. The 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, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, the sub-control board 120 is 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 when the electric power is supplied from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 operates. It 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 both transmission of a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. .. Further, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It 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 serving as input units, various actuators serving as drive sources, and various lamps are connected to the sub control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 100.

The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a, a special button detection switch 41a, and a select button detection switch 42a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The select button detection switch 42a is a group of detection switches for the select button 42 (up button 43, down button 44, left button 45, right button 46). That is, the select button detection switch 42a includes an upper button detection switch 43a and a lower button detection switch 44a that detect that the upper button 43, the lower button 44, the left button 45, and the right button 46 of the select button 42 have been pressed, respectively. , Left button detection switch 45a, right button detection switch 46a are included. Each of the detection switches 40a, 41a, 42a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55 m for driving the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56 m for driving the under-board movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The staging control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

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

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

3. 3. Main games by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16. The tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 16 are general for explaining this item, and different tables are shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used for the configuration in which another table is not shown in the explanation of the "feature portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, and the "pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the explanation of "feature part" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, we will explain the games related to Fuzu. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a lottery. When the normal map lottery is performed, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing variable display). Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal 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 passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "the establishment of the normal drawing start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to a normal map when the normal map start condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (general map lottery, variable display of the normal map, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 9A, the random numbers related to normal symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers for performing collision detection. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Random numbers are appropriately provided with a range.

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) according to the hit determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (A). The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number value) is distributed to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether the player is a hit or a loser by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal map is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal map. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, it is not necessary to divide the hit determination table for each game state.

3-1-2. The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern according to the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (B). The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items related to the variable display of the normal map such as the normal map fluctuation time.

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

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the fluctuation time of the normal map different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, for the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed, the normal map fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. The variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal map variation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal map display 82. In addition, these fluctuation times of the normal map can be changed as appropriate. By performing the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of a normal map, and is executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of the general map lottery).

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10C based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Auxiliary game components are stored in each auxiliary game control table. The number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

Similarly, when the launched game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 12, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a special figure 2 lottery. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the prize is completed.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting opening 12 is "establishment of the second starting condition". That is. Further, "establishment of the first starting condition" and "establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the starting condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "missing special symbol" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned lost symbol of the normal 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. 9B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (big hit random number), a big hit symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for making a reach determination. The special symbol fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 11A. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot and the loss which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 11A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. In addition, the winning probability of the jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 11B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. Each type of jackpot symbol is associated with a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player.

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

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

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

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination is for determining whether or not to generate reach in the special figure variation effect described later according to the reach determination table as shown in FIG. 11C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment.

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

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value (reach random number value) of the reach random number is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. .. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the acquired reach random numbers according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 11C, the number of reach random number values determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” is different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. The probability of being determined to have reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "with reach (causing reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (without causing reach)". This is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment uses a fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) of a special symbol as shown in FIGS. 12 to 13, and a variation pattern (special) of variable display of the special figure. It is a judgment for determining (figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed in both cases of a big hit and a loss as a result of the big hit judgment. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. The special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the effect flow (effect content) of the special map variation time and the special map variation effect. The identification information included in the special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display to be judged, in other words, the starting port where a prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It is associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are displayed. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used at the time of the operation. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

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

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

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

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

Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 12 to 13. It is not necessary to associate the special figure fluctuation pattern with the effect flow of the special figure variation effect.

Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be called by a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result), the effect content of the special figure variation effect, and the like. be. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot is called "big hit fluctuation". Among the jackpot fluctuations, the special map fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special map fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". The special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach is called "N jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation", and in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The special figure fluctuation pattern that is called is called "L loss fluctuation", and among the misses with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, which is a kind of reach, is called "N loss fluctuation". In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the loss without reach is called "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal loss fluctuations (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation) in which the fluctuation times differ from each other. Further, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss fluctuation are collectively referred to, they are referred to as SP fluctuation.

In addition, the special map fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot where the special map fluctuation effect ends immediately after the reach is called "reach immediate jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the loss in which the special figure change effect ends immediately after the reach is called "immediate loss change".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination according to the pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning a prize at the start opening). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, and special features. Figure variation pattern There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) related to the start winning. That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (first look-ahead determination table) when the first start opening 11 is won, and a look-ahead determination table (second look-ahead determination table) when the second start opening 12 is won. And there is. The look-ahead determination table may not be divided according to the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12).

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

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

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15), and from the start of the big hit game to the start of the first round game. It includes the opening (also referred to as OP) and the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Further, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the 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 openings (1st big winning opening 14 and 2nd big winning opening 15) are opened in each round game. It includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15 after the stop display of the special figure is displayed.

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

The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 15 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 11 (B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C may be executed when B is executed, and the jackpot game C may be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

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

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

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a fixed operating mode (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a fixed opening / closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and Due to the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). In this way, by combining the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the game ball is set to the specific region in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering 16.

During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball can easily pass (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passing”). The jackpot to be performed is called "V long jackpot", and the jackpot in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass. Is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base game state”, a “low probability high base game state”, a “high probability low base game state”, a “high probability high base game state”, and a “high probability high base game state”. It is possible to put it in any of the "big hit gaming states". The "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", the "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and the "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" may be abbreviated as "high probability high base state". As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

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

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", the "high probability low base game state", or the "big hit game state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time saving state. Is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the special map fluctuation pattern determination is performed according to the special map fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special map fluctuation pattern having a short special map fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 12 to 13). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

Further, in the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the normal map is more likely to be shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. For example, in the time-reduced state, the normal map fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-reduced state is determined (FIG. 10 (B)). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

Further, the time saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 10 (A)). 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. That is, the time saving state is the ball entry support state in which the ball entry by the electric chew 12D is supported. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

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

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

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

4. Main effects by the gaming machine Next, the main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 24.

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. 17 (A-1), 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. 17 (A-2), the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effect include a volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, a brightness setting of the display unit 50a, a frequency setting of the effect to be executed, and the like.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is 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. 17 (B-1), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a in the first normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 17 (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. 17 (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 a third normal effect mode in which the jackpot is not won. It is possible to switch one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or a plurality of times. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and 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. 17 (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. 17 (B-5), a background image (time saving background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the time saving effect mode includes a time saving first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a time saving second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the time-saving first stage effect mode, the time-saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time-saving second-stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the jackpot game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the display unit 50a displays the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right prompting “right-handed”. A jackpot opening effect in which the shot image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the round image G109 showing the number of rounds and the prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of paid out prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. The round production will be performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-3), the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

The type of effect mode can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the staging symbol, the staging symbol stops after the staging symbol fluctuates. 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. 18A, 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 substantially evenly divided into three in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide the symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, it is possible to provide the small symbol area 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end portion of the display unit 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed when the special symbol is variablely displayed.

In FIG. 18A, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, which is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , The middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Moreover, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

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

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, 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. 18B is shown. 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. 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. 18 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 18D, the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the stop mode (so-called loose stitch) suggesting loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 And the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special symbol variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the 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. 19 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 19 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down to. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", it stops in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 20A, 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. 20B, 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. 20 (C-1), the display unit. At 50a, an effect suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character (friend character) wins the battle and stands up) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped modes (so-called) suggesting a big hit. Stop display with doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 20 (C-2), an effect suggesting a loss (for example, an enemy character is in a battle). (Display of winning and standing up) is performed, and the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disjointed eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. The contents of the SP reach effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

Further, in the SP reach of this form, a search effect is performed before the battle effect. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a search effect. In the search effect, as shown in FIG. 21, the search background image GT is displayed as the background image. The search background image GT is one of the background images G113 for SP reach. Further, in the search effect, the first ally character CM1 which is a ally character and the enemy character CT which is an enemy character can be displayed.

FIG. 21 shows a visual field range SH, which is a range displayed on the display unit 50a. The field of view SH has a smaller area than the search background image GT. Therefore, in the search effect, the entire range of the search background image GT is not displayed on the display unit 50a at the same time, but only within the range of the visual field range SH. Then, in the search effect, the field of view SH can be moved up, down, left, and right within the range of the search background image GT by the upper button 43, the lower button 44, the left button 45, and the right button 46 of the select button 42. As a result, in the search effect, the player can perform a search operation for discovering the first ally character CM1 or the like by using the select button 42. As a result, in the SP reach of this form, a new hobby is provided in which a battle effect in which a ally character found in the search effect participates is executed.

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, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is "miss", and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", and the execution probability of SP reach is determined to be a jackpot. If the result of is "missing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is set to 100%, the jackpot expectation of SP reach is set higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to do. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", and the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss", and 30% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". It is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-2-5. The L-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. The L reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a "big hit" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is a production to make the player expect a big hit. Functions as. The execution time of the reach effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of the SP reach (FIGS. 12 and 13). Therefore, in the L reach reach effect, for example, a moving image shorter than the SP reach reach effect is displayed on the display unit 50a. The content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the reach effect of the SP reach is progressively executed after the reach effect of the L reach.

4-3. Hold icon display area As shown in FIG. 22A, 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. 22A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e including one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA which is the same as or different from the hold icon HA depending on the start of the special figure variation effect.

The number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them. Further, it is also possible to provide a hold icon display area 50d but not to provide the icon display area 50e, or to not provide both.

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

In the hold effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the number of hold of special figure 1 is "0", the special figure variation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (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. 22C, 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. 22 (D). The HA is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. Then, the player is notified that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1".

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

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. 23 (A), the on-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56 are operated, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are operated. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space that does not overlap with the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k of the display unit 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 23B, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body production is an example of a development production. It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called sloppy effect.

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, FIG. 24 (A) shows. As described above, the effect of urging the operation of the special button 41 (operation promotion effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and the remaining time of the operation valid period. (Image G33 with remaining operation valid period) and the like. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, as shown in FIG. 24B, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation valid period. In addition, the on-board movable device 55 operates, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a (that is, from the original position to the operating position), 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. 22 (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.

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. 25 to 26. 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. 25 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. 9 (A) and 9 (B) are added and updated by 1. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

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

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing (S005) on the main side will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (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. 25. That is, in the process of updating the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B), the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt process (main side timer interrupt process). After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

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

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

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 25), and the interrupt pulse is input. And (after about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is a command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Etc. are output.

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

In the general winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. In addition, a command for a general winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

In the second start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers and the second look-ahead determination table (see FIG. 14). Further, depending on the result of the processing, the special figure 2 hold number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination are performed. Generate a command for the second start port sensor that includes a second start winning command that represents the result.

In the first start port sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first look-ahead determination table (see FIG. 14). Further, depending on the result of the processing, the special figure 1 hold number command representing the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination are performed. Generate a command for the first start port sensor, including a first start winning command that represents the result.

In the first large winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first large winning opening sensor 14a. In addition, a command for the first large winning opening sensor corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. , A big hit, or a big hit determination to determine whether it is 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol specification command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

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

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

In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. , A big hit, or a big hit determination to determine whether it is 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol specification command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Controlling the effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 31. 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. 27 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the power-on process according to the power-on process is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 122 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

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

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

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

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

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 28, the input process (S4101), the light emission data output process (S4102), the movable device control process (S4103), and the watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on operation detection signals for operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a, the special button detection switch 41a, and the select button detection switch 42a. do. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by an image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect is performed in which a movable device such as the movable device 55, 56, 58 is operated at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the drive data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 29, receive command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), effect data creation process (S4204), switch state. The acquisition process (S4205) and the switch process (S4206) are sequentially performed.

In the receive command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and the process according to the command (for example, effect selection, effect mode setting, command set, etc.). I do. In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control processing, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input processing and the reception command analysis processing. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the switch state acquisition process (S4205), the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. The next switch process (S4206) is performed based on the switch data stored in the RAM 94.

[4. Switch processing]
In the switch process (S4206), as shown in FIG. 30, first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special button detection switch 41a is ON (S4301). More specifically, in the switch state acquisition process (S4205) described above, it is determined whether or not the switch data stored in the RAM 94 includes the switch data based on the detection signal of the special button detection switch 41a. If the special button detection switch 41a is ON (YES in S4301), then it is determined whether or not it is within the operation valid period of the special button 41 related to the operation effect (S4302). Then, if the operation of the special button 41 is within the valid period (YES in S4302), the drive data for operating the on-board movable device 55 is set in the predetermined output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4303), and the process proceeds to step S4304. On the other hand, if NO is determined in either step S4301 or S4302, the process proceeds to step S4304.

In step S4304, it is determined whether or not the select button detection switch 42a is ON. That is, the select button detection switch 42a (up button detection switch 43a, lower button detection switch 44a, left button detection switch 45a, right button detection switch 46a) is added to the switch data stored in the RAM 94 in the switch state acquisition process (S4205) described above. Determines if there is switch data based on the detection signal of. If the select button detection switch 42a is ON (YES in S4304), then it is determined whether or not the operation of the select button 42 related to the search effect is within the valid period (S4305). Then, if the operation of the select button 42 is within the valid period (YES in S4305), the select button operation command is set in the predetermined output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4306), the search table processing described later is performed (S4307), and this processing is performed. To finish. The select button operation command set in the RAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the next command transmission process (S4004). Further, the image control board 140 moves the visual field range SH based on the received select button operation command in the search effect. On the other hand, if NO is determined in either step S4304 or S4305, this process ends.

[4. Search table processing]
In the search table processing (S4307), as shown in FIG. 31, first, the effect control microcomputer 121 operates the sub search table STT (FIG. 32 (B)) (S4401). The sub search table STT is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control microcomputer 121. The sub-search table STT is a coordinate plane (X-axis and Y-axis) corresponding to the search background image GT (FIG. 32 (C)) related to the search effect. Further, a visual field area SHA is arranged in the sub search table STT. The visual field area SHA can move within the sub-search table STT, and corresponds to the visual field range SH displayed on the display unit 50a during the search effect. Then, when the select button 42 (FIG. 32 (A)) is operated within the operation valid period related to the search effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 searches the field of view area SHA based on the operation of the select button 42. Move within the table STT. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the position even when the visual field range SH moves in the search background image GT in the search effect by the process (S4401) of operating the sub search table STT. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the visual field area SHA is within the ally character discovery area (S4402), following the operation of the sub search table STT (S4401). In the sub-search table STT, as shown by hatching in FIG. 32 (B), a first ally character discovery area CMA, which is one of the ally character discovery areas, is arranged. The first ally character discovery area CMA corresponds to the first ally character CM1 displayed at the time of the search effect. That is, when the visual field area SHA exists inside the first ally character discovery area CMA, the first ally character CM1 is displayed in the visual field range SH that is moving in correspondence with the visual field area SHA. It has been decided. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment determines that the visual field area SHA is in the first ally character discovery area CMA when all of the visual field area SHA overlaps with the first ally character discovery area CMA (S4402). YES), the discovery display command is set in the predetermined output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4403), and this process is completed. On the other hand, in the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment, when the visual field area SHA has a part that does not overlap with the first ally character discovery area CMA, the visual field area SHA is not in the first ally character discovery area CMA. The determination is made (NO in S4402), and the present process is completed without performing the discovery display command set (S4403). For example, if there is a period during which the first ally character CM1 is not displayed (a period during which the first ally character CM1 cannot be found) even if the viewing range SH moves to the position where the first ally character CM1 is displayed. The first ally character discovery area CMA may be set or not set according to the display or non-display of the first ally character CM1. Further, when an ally character other than the first ally character CM1 appears, an ally character discovery area may be provided for each ally character.

The discovery display command set in the RAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the next command transmission process (S4004). Further, the discovery display command is a command for displaying the discovery display on the display unit 50a based on the discovery of the ally character in the search effect. This discovery display will be described in detail later.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is a special figure change start command (special figure 1 change start command or special figure 2 change start command). When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in the reception command analysis process (S4201) that the special figure change start command is received, the change start command reception process is based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the command. , The effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation effect is selected, the information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and the variation effect start command including the information of the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is SP fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation), a sub-variation pattern for SP reach is selected, and a variation effect corresponding to the sub-variation pattern is started. Set the command in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), switch process (S4206), etc.) is executed to select. A special figure fluctuation effect corresponding to the sub-variation pattern is realized. The flow of processing related to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a jackpot game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called advance notice effect due to the change.

7. Characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a search effect in which the field of view SH can be changed by operating the select button 42.

33 to 44 will be used to describe the special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101. First, the main effects that the effect control microcomputer 121 can perform in the special figure variation effect will be described.

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

B. After the reach "normal fluctuation", the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. Further, since it may develop into a reach effect such as "character reach" or "match reach" after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that the reach effect may be performed.

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

D. Character reach This is a production that may be performed after "N reach", and is a reach production that is performed according to the type of player. Since it is easier to perform the jackpot determination result when the jackpot determination result is "missing" than when it is "missing", it functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is likely to be performed. In addition, since it is easier to perform a jackpot game when it develops into "character reach" after "N reach" than when it ends with "N reach", it is possible to perform a jackpot game than when it ends with "N reach". It also functions as a production that suggests that the character is high.

E. Development production This is a production that may be performed after "N Reach", and is a precursory production that shows the state before the character's battle is performed. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect in which a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since "Battle Reach" is performed after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that "Battle Reach" is performed.

F. Battle Reach This is a production that is performed after the "development production", and is a reach production that shows how the character's battle is taking place. Since it is easier to perform the jackpot determination result when the jackpot determination result is "missing" than when it is "missing", it functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is likely to be performed. In addition, since it is easier to perform a jackpot game when it develops into "Battle Reach" after "N Reach" than when it develops into "Character Reach" after "N Reach", "Battle Reach" is "Battle Reach". It also functions as a production that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed than "Character Reach".

G. Battle production This is a production performed in "Battle Reach", and is a production in which the character battles. In addition, since it is suggested that the jackpot game is performed or that the game is lost depending on the outcome of the battle of the battle effect, it functions as an effect of suggesting whether or not the jackpot game is performed.

H. Search production This is a production performed in "Battle Reach", and it is a production that enables a search to discover a character performing a battle. In addition, since the "battle effect" may be performed after that, it functions as an effect suggesting that the "battle effect" is performed. Further, since the possibility that the jackpot game is performed differs depending on the character discovered in the search effect, it also functions as an effect that suggests whether or not the jackpot game is performed (expectation that the jackpot game is performed).

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

Special Figure 1 In the special figure fluctuation production where the fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation" and "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in Fig. 33 (A), "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "development" The production flow consisting of "Production" → "Battle Reach" is executed. In "development production", "movable body production" may be performed, and in "battle reach", "search production" and "battle production" may be performed.

Special Figure 1 In the special figure fluctuation effect where the fluctuation pattern is "L jackpot fluctuation" and "L loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 33 (B), "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "character" The production flow consisting of "reach" is executed. In this special figure variation effect, "movable body effect", "search effect", and "battle effect" are not performed.

Special Figure 1 In the special figure fluctuation effect where the fluctuation pattern is "N jackpot fluctuation" and "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 33 (C), it is composed of "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach". The staging flow is executed. In this special figure variation effect, "movable body effect", "search effect", and "battle effect" are not performed.

Next, the "search effect" executed in the battle reach will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute any one of "three-person appearance search effect", "two-person appearance search effect", and "one-person appearance search effect" as the "search effect". be. First, in the "three-person appearance search effect", as shown in FIG. 34 (A), three "first ally characters", "second ally characters", and "third ally characters" appear during the search effect. do. Further, while the "first ally character" appears (displayed) during the search effect, the "second ally character" and the "third ally character" do not appear (there is no third ally character). There is a period (hidden). Specifically, neither the "second ally character" nor the "third ally character" appears at the initial stage when the search effect is started, and then during the search effect, the "second ally character" and "second ally character" are displayed. It appears in the order of "3 ally characters". That is, there is a period during which the "second ally character" and the "third ally character" cannot be found during the search effect.

In the "two-person appearance search effect", as shown in FIG. 34 (B), two "first ally characters" and "second ally characters" appear during the search effect. Further, the "first ally character" appears during the search effect, while the "second ally character" does not appear at the beginning of the search effect, and then the search occurs. It is designed to appear during the production. In the "one-person appearance search effect", as shown in FIG. 34 (C), only the "first ally character" appears during the search effect. In addition, the "first ally character" appears during the search effect.

Then, in the search effect, the larger the number of ally characters that can be found, the easier it is for the jackpot game to be performed thereafter. In other words, since the jackpot game is more likely to be performed when the "two-person appearance search effect" is performed than when the "one-person appearance search effect" is performed, the "two-person appearance search effect" is It functions as a production that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the "one-person appearance search production". In addition, since the jackpot game is more likely to be performed when the "three-person appearance search effect" is performed than when the "two-person appearance search effect" is performed, the "three-person appearance search effect" is used. It functions as a production that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the "two-person appearance search production". Furthermore, the appearance of the "second ally character" functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the appearance of the "first ally character". In addition, the appearance of the "third ally character" functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the appearance of the "second ally character".

Next, the state in which "Battle Reach" is performed will be described. First, the "battle reach" when the "three-person appearance search effect" is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 42. As shown in FIG. 35, at the start of the “three-person appearance search effect” of the present embodiment, the position of the visual field range SH is set near the center of the search background image GT. Further, an enemy character CT is arranged near the center of the search background image GT. Therefore, at the start of the "three-person appearance search effect", only the enemy character CT is displayed on the display unit 50a.

On the other hand, the arrangement of the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3, which are images of the first ally character, the second ally character, and the third ally character, respectively, is searched as shown in FIG. The position is close to the outer edge of the background image GT. Further, as described above, the second ally character CM2 and the third ally character CM3 do not actually appear at the start of the "three-person appearance search effect". Therefore, at the start of the "three-person appearance search effect", the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 are not displayed on the display unit 50a.

FIG. 36 shows when the select button 42 is operated and the field of view SH is moved to a position where the first ally character CM1 can be found. After that, by operating the select button 42, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the visual field range SH can be moved to a position where the second ally character CM2 and the third ally character CM3 can be found. Then, when the visual field range SH is moved to the position shown in FIG. 37 during the period when the second ally character CM2 is appearing, the second ally character CM2 can be found. Further, when the visual field range SH is moved to the position shown in FIG. 38 during the period when the third ally character CM3 is appearing, the third ally character CM3 can be found.

Here, as described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can grasp the position of the visual field range SH by the sub search table STT in the search effect, and the first ally character CM1 is within the visual field range SH. Can be grasped that is displayed. Further, when the first ally character CM1 is displayed in the field of view SH, the image control board 140 is made to perform a discovery effect in which the discovery display is displayed on the display unit 50a.

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a state in which the discovery effect of the first ally character CM1 is performed in the search effect. As shown in FIG. 39 (A), when the visual field range SH moves and the first ally character CM1 is displayed on the display unit 50a, then, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), a scope image is used as a discovery effect. GS is displayed. The scope image GS is displayed in an arrangement superimposed on the first ally character CM1. This scope image GS makes it possible to appropriately notify the player that the first ally character CM1 has been found. Further, after displaying the scope image GS, as shown in FIG. 39 (C), the first ally character appearance image GC1 is displayed as a discovery effect. The first ally character appearance image GC1 is displayed as a so-called cut-in image so that the image of the first ally character is inserted in the foreground of the display unit 50a. The first ally character appearance image GC1 makes it possible for the player to appropriately notify that the first ally character CM1 has been found.

This discovery effect is the same for the second ally character and the third ally character. That is, when the visual field range SH moves and the second ally character CM2 is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 40 (A)), the scope image GS is subsequently displayed as a discovery effect (FIG. 40 (B)). , The second ally character appearance image GC2 is displayed (FIG. 40 (C)). Further, when the visual field range SH moves and the third ally character CM3 is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 41 (A)), the scope image GS is subsequently displayed as a discovery effect (FIG. 41 (B)). , The third ally character appearance image GC3 is displayed (FIG. 41 (C)).

Then, after all of the first ally character, the second ally character, and the third ally character are discovered and the third discovery effect is performed, the "battle effect" is started. In the "battle effect", first, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), a reach image showing that the SP reach has been started is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the reach image in the "battle effect" after the "three-person appearance search effect", the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 found in the search effect are displayed. Furthermore, in the "battle production" in which three ally characters appear, the reach mode is obtained for the combination of the three sets of numbers. A so-called three-line reach image is shown. After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), a "battle effect" is performed in which the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 battle with the enemy character CT. Then, in the case of "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 42 (C), the display unit 50a is subjected to an effect suggesting a jackpot by the winning ally character, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed. The stop is displayed in a stop mode (so-called doublet) that suggests a big hit. On the other hand, in the case of "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 42 (D), an effect suggesting a loss is performed by the winning enemy character, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped suggesting a loss. The stop display is made in the mode (so-called disjointed eyes). In this embodiment, even if the first ally character, the second ally character, and the third ally character cannot all be found in the predetermined period specified in the "three-person appearance search effect", as described above, 3 A "battle production" in which all two ally characters appear is executed.

Next, the "battle reach" when the "two-person appearance search effect" is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 44. As shown in FIG. 43, in this embodiment, the position of the visual field range SH is set near the center of the search background image GT even at the start of the “two-person appearance search effect”. Therefore, at the start of the "two-person appearance search effect", only the enemy character CT is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the first ally character CM1 and the second ally character CM2 are not displayed. There is. The "two-person appearance search effect" is the same as the "three-person appearance search effect" except that the third ally character cannot be found.

Then, after all of the first ally character and the second ally character are discovered and the second discovery effect is performed, the "battle effect" is started. In the "battle effect", first, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), a reach image showing that the SP reach has been started is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the reach image in the "battle effect" after the "two-person appearance search effect", the first ally character CM1 and the second ally character CM2 found in the search effect are displayed. Furthermore, in the "battle production" in which two ally characters appear, the reach mode is obtained for the combination of the two sets of numbers. A so-called two-line reach image is shown. After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), a "battle effect" is performed in which the first ally character CM1 and the second ally character CM2 battle with the enemy character CT. Then, in the case of "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 44 (C), the display unit 50a is subjected to an effect suggesting a jackpot by the winning ally character, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed. The stop is displayed in a stop mode (so-called doublet) that suggests a big hit. On the other hand, in the case of "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 44 (D), an effect suggesting a loss is performed by the winning enemy character, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped suggesting a loss. The stop display is made in the mode (so-called disjointed eyes). In this embodiment, even if the first ally character and the second ally character cannot all be found in the predetermined period specified in the "two-person appearance search effect", as described above, the two ally characters will eventually be found. "Battle production" that also appears is executed.

In addition, even when the "one-person appearance search effect" is performed, the "two-person appearance search effect" and the "three-person appearance search effect" are performed except that neither the second ally character nor the third ally character can be found. It is the same as when it is done. Further, in the present embodiment, even if the first ally character cannot be found in the predetermined period specified in the "one-person appearance search effect", the "battle effect" in which the first ally character appears is executed.

Next, the sound effect in the search effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 47. The position of the field of view SH is shown in FIG. 45 (A), and the volume at the position of the field of view SH is shown in FIG. 45 (B). As shown in FIG. 45 (B), in the present embodiment, a plurality of search background image GTs are divided in the left-right direction (X-axis direction), and each divided region X is generated for each divided region X (X1 to X11). The sound data SX (SX1 to SX11) to be used is set. Therefore, the sound data SX for each divided area X can be reproduced. This sound data SX is stored in the effect ROM 123.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can adjust the volume of the sound data SX for each sound data SX. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can reproduce the sound data SX in the divided region X closer to the center of the field of view SH while adjusting the volume so as to be larger. That is, in FIG. 45 in which the field of view SH is located near the center, the sound data SX6 of the divided region X6 in which the center of the field of view SH is located is reproduced at the largest volume. Further, the sound data SX7 and SX8 of the divided regions X7 and X8, which are included in the visual field range SH but are sequentially located on the right side of the divided region X6, have smaller volumes in this order. The same applies to the sound data SX4 and SX5 of the divided areas X4 and X5 located on the left side of the divided area X6. As a result, the sound emitted from the image in the center of the field of view SH is reproduced at a larger volume, and it is possible to give the player a sense of reality.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sound data SX outside the field of view SH can also be reproduced. That is, the reproduction range of the sound data SX is wider than the field of view SH. Specifically, in FIG. 45 in which the visual field range SH is located near the center, the volume of the sound data SX9, SX10, and SX11 of the divided regions X9, X10, and X11 sequentially located on the right side of the visual field range SH is not zero. .. Also, the outside of the visual field range SH is reproduced with a larger volume as the sound data SX of the divided region X closer to the center of the visual field range SH. That is, the volume of the sound data SX9, SX10, and SX11 decreases in this order. The same applies to the sound data SX1, SX2, and SX3 of the divided regions X1, X2, and X3 located on the left side of the field of view SH. This makes it possible to further enhance the sense of presence in the search effect that the field of view SH can be moved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reduction rate of the volume of the sound data SX, which becomes smaller as the divided region X farther from the center of the visual field range SH, is larger outside the visual field range SH than inside the visual field range SH. Specifically, for example, a divided region X8 included in the right end of the visual field range SH and a divided region X7 included in the visual field range SH and adjacent to the side close to the center of the visual field range SH of the divided region X8. The difference between the sound data SX and the sound data SX ((sound data SX7)-(sound data SX8)) is small. On the other hand, compared to this, the difference in sound data SX between the divided area X8 and the divided area X9 located outside the field of view SH and adjacent to the side far from the center of the field of view SH of the divided area X8 ((sound data). SX8)-(sound data SX9)) is large. This makes it possible to concentrate the player's attention within the field of view SH while enhancing the presence of the search effect.

Further, the sound data SX includes ally character sound data originating from a ally character. Specifically, the sound data SX10 of the divided region X10 in which the first ally character CM1 is located includes the first ally character sound data CMS1 originating from the first ally character CM1. The sound data SX6 of the divided region X6 in which the second ally character CM2 is located includes the second ally character sound data CMS2 originating from the second ally character CM2. The sound data SX2 of the divided region X2 in which the third ally character CM3 is located includes the third ally character sound data CMS3 originating from the third ally character CM3. Therefore, when the field of view SH approaches each ally character, the volume of the ally character sound data originating from the ally character that the field of view SH approaches becomes large. This makes it possible to assist in finding a ally character located outside the viewing range SH in the search effect.

FIG. 46 shows a case where the visual field range SH is located near the right end of the search background image GT. Then, even when the visual field range SH is moved to the vicinity of the right end of the search background image GT (FIG. 46 (A)), as described above, the sound data SX of the divided region X near the center of the visual field range SH , It is reproduced while adjusting so as to have a large volume (FIG. 46 (B)). Further, FIG. 47 shows a case where the visual field range SH is located near the left end of the search background image GT. Then, even when the visual field range SH is moved to the vicinity of the left end of the search background image GT (FIG. 47 (A)), as described above, the sound data SX of the divided region X near the center of the visual field range SH , It is reproduced while adjusting so that it becomes a large volume (FIG. 47 (B)). As shown in FIGS. 46 (B) and 47 (B), when the visual field range SH moves near the end in the left-right direction of the search background image GT, the end opposite to the end where the visual field range SH is located is located. The volume of the sound data SX in the divided region X is zero. This is because the volume of the sound data SX in the divided region X, which is separated from the field of view SH to some extent, is set to zero, so that the sense of presence can be enhanced.

8. Effects of the Embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment performs a predetermined effect using an image display device 50, an image display device 50, etc. capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on the display unit 50a. It is equipped with an executable effect control microcomputer 121, a select button 42 that allows a player to input an operation, and the like. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute a search effect capable of displaying a search background image GT in a range wider than the field of view range SH displayed on the display unit 50a by the image display device 50. Further, in the search effect, the field of view SH can be changed within the range of the search background image GT based on the operation input of the select button 42. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a new effect that has never existed before, that is, a search effect in which the player can operate the display range of the display unit 50a by operating the select button 42. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the game entertainment through a new production.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 at a predetermined position of the search background image GT in the search effect. It is possible. As a result, in the search production, it is possible to provide a new hobby that the player can discover the ally character, which has never existed before.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the search effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 has the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally within the initial viewing range SH in the search background image GT. Do not display character CM3. Therefore, it is possible to make the player more actively participate in the search production.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine whether or not to set a special game state such as a jackpot game state that is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state that is a normal game state. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute SP jackpot fluctuations and SP loss fluctuations, which are special figure fluctuation effects, based on the determination of the game control microcomputer 101, and battle reach (SP) such as these SP jackpot fluctuations. In reach), it is possible to execute a search effect. Further, in the search effect, the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, the third ally character CM3, and the like are displayed. And, the battle reach is a production that can suggest that when this is executed, it is more likely to be in a jackpot game state than when it is not executed. Therefore, the player can play the game while expecting the battle reach in which the search effect is performed. Therefore, in the battle reach that the player has been waiting for, it is possible to execute a new exploration effect that has never existed in the past and further improve the game interest.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment includes a speaker 52 (left speaker 52L, right speaker 52R). Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute a search effect of moving the visual field range SH displayed on the display unit 50a based on the operation input of the select button 42. Then, in the search effect, the sound output from the speaker 52 can be adjusted corresponding to the image of the visual field range SH displayed on the display unit 50a. This makes it possible to provide the player with a high sense of presence in a new exploration effect that has never existed before.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the search effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 is arranged by the speaker 52 at a predetermined position on the search background image GT, the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third. It is possible to output the first ally character sound data CMS1, the second ally character sound data CMS2, and the third ally character sound data CMS3 corresponding to the ally character CM3. Further, even when the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 are located outside the viewing range SH, the first ally character sound data CMS1, the first, respectively. It is possible to output 2 ally character sound data CMS2 and 3rd ally character sound data CMS3. Therefore, in the search effect, it is possible to easily find the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 in the out-of-field state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the effect control microcomputer 121, the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 are within the field of view SH when the search effect is out of the field of view. The volume of the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 may be lower than in the position in the visual field. This makes it possible to concentrate the player's attention within the field of view SH while enhancing the presence of the search effect.

Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the search effect, when the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 in the out-of-sight state are closer to the viewing range SH, It is possible to increase the volume of each of the first ally character sound data CMS1, the second ally character sound data CMS2, and the third ally character sound data CMS3. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the field of view SH has approached any of the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment includes an image control board 140 capable of controlling the display of the image display device 50 based on the control by the effect control microcomputer 121. The image control board 140 can execute a search effect capable of displaying a search background image GT in a range wider than the field of view SH displayed on the display unit 50a by the image display device 50. Further, in the search effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 can change the field of view SH on the image control board 140 based on the operation input of the select button 42. Therefore, it is possible to execute a new search effect that has never existed before, in which a player can participate and operate the range displayed on the display unit 50a.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the image control board 140 can display the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 at a predetermined position of the search background image GT in the search effect. The effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the positions of the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 in the search background image GT.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the image based on the fact that the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 are displayed in the viewing range SH. It is possible to display the discovery display related to the displayed first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 on the board 140. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 that have been searched for in the search effect have been found.

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

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the search effect is described as displaying at least one ally character in the search background image which is a specific image. However, for example, a pattern may be provided in which the ally character is not displayed and cannot be found. In this case, for example, the battle effect may not be executed after the search effect.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the configuration in which the field of view range displayed on the display unit of the image display device can be moved up, down, left, and right with respect to the search background image which is a specific image has been described. However, for example, the visual field range may be movable only in the vertical direction with respect to the search background image. Further, for example, the visual field range may be movable only in the left-right direction with respect to the search background image. Further, for example, the visual field range may be movable in only one of upward, downward, leftward, and rightward with respect to the search background image. Further, for example, the specific image in which the visual field range can be changed is not limited to two dimensions and may be three-dimensional. Therefore, the field of view may be variable in the depth direction of the specific image. In addition, since the viewing range can be moved in the depth direction, it is possible to further enhance the presence of the search effect.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the initial position of the ally character is not arranged in the visual field range, and the ally character is not displayed at the start of the search effect. However, the ally character may be displayed within the visual field range at the start of the search effect. However, in this case, the interest of searching for a friendly character in the search effect may be impaired. Therefore, from the viewpoint of maintaining a high level of interest in the search effect, it is preferable that the ally character is not displayed in the visual field range at the start of the search effect. Further, when the ally character is displayed in the visual field range at the start of the search effect, it is preferable to function as a so-called definite effect of notifying that the jackpot game is confirmed after that.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the search effect having a larger number of displayable ally characters functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. However, the opposite may be true. That is, the search effect in which the number of displayed ally characters is smaller may function as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. Further, for example, the search effect is not an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be performed depending on the number of displayable ally characters, but is a displayable ally character even if the number of displayable ally characters is constant. , It may be a production that suggests the possibility that a big hit game will be performed.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the position of the ally character in the search effect is fixed. However, the ally character may move during the search effect. Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the arrangement of the plurality of ally characters in the search effect is described as different positions. However, the ally characters may be displayed at the same position.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the search effect is described as being able to move the visual field range in the vertical and horizontal directions of the display unit. However, the search effect may include an aspect in which the visual field range can be moved in the depth direction of the display unit. Further, for example, the search effect may include an aspect in which enlarged display and reduced display are possible. Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the example in which the search effect and the battle effect are applied to the special figure 1 variation pattern has been described, but it is also possible to apply the search effect and the battle effect to, for example, the special figure 2 variation pattern.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the search effect is described as searching for a ally character. However, the predetermined display searched by the search effect may be something else. For example, it may be an enemy character. Further, it may be an object instead of a character. Furthermore, it may be characters or the like. Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the effect of moving the visual field range has been described as a search effect of a mode of searching for a predetermined display. However, for example, it may be an effect of avoiding a predetermined display.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the divided region is set only in the left-right direction of the search background image is described in the search effect. However, for example, a divided region may be set in the vertical direction of the search background image. Further, for example, a divided region may be set for both the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the search background image. Even in such a case, it is possible to perform the same by preparing sound data for each divided area as in the case where the divided area is set in the left-right direction.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Inventions disclosed in the present specification The following inventions A to C are disclosed by the preceding paragraph in this [form for carrying out the invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1:
An effect means including a display unit (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on the display unit (display unit 50a), and an effect means.
A staging execution means (microcomputer 121 for staging control) capable of executing a predetermined staging using the staging means, and a staging control microcomputer 121.
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with an operating means (select button 42) capable of inputting operations by a player.
The effect executing means is
By the display means, it is possible to execute a specific effect (search effect) capable of displaying a specific image (search background image GT) in a range wider than the visual field range (visual field range SH) displayed on the display unit.
In the specific effect, the gaming machine is characterized in that the viewing range can be changed based on the operation input of the operating means.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, various effects have been performed using display means such as a liquid crystal display. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333 describes a gaming machine that displays a battle scene between a hero character and a monster character on a variable display device and produces a winning effect if the opponent's vitality graph is eliminated. There is. However, there was room for improvement in the production using the display means in order to improve the interest of the game. Then, the gaming machine having this configuration can perform a specific effect capable of displaying a specific image in a range wider than the viewing range displayed on the display unit for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333. At the same time, in the specific effect, the visual field range can be changed based on the operation input of the operation means. " That is, the gaming machine of this configuration can perform a new specific effect that the player can change the viewing range, which is not possible in the past, thereby "contributing to the improvement of the game entertainment through the effect". It is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine" (to produce an action effect).

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of displaying a predetermined suggestion display (first ally character CM1 or the like) at a predetermined position of the specific image in the specific effect.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can search for the suggestion display, avoid the suggestion display, and the like in the specific effect. This makes it possible to further improve the entertainment of the game.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to the invention A2.
The effect executing means is a gaming machine, characterized in that, in the specific effect, the suggestion display may not be displayed within the initial visual field range of the specific image.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the suggestion display is not made within the initial visual field range, so that the player can more actively participate in the specific effect.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to the invention A2 or the invention A3.
Equipped with a determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player.
The effect executing means can execute the specific effect based on the result of the determination.
The gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion display is a display suggesting that there is a higher possibility that the special gaming state will occur than when the suggestion display is displayed.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, since the gaming can proceed advantageously along with the suggestion display, it is possible for the player to participate in the specific production more positively and with a sense of expectation.

Invention B1:
A sound output means (speaker 52) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, and an effect means including a display unit (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display unit (display unit 50a).
A staging execution means (microcomputer 121 for staging control) capable of executing a predetermined staging using the staging means, and a staging control microcomputer 121.
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with an operating means (select button 42) capable of inputting operations by a player.
The effect executing means is
Based on the operation input, it is possible to execute a specific effect (search effect) that changes the effect image displayed on the display unit.
In the specific effect, the gaming machine is characterized in that the sound output from the sound output means can be adjusted in response to a change in the image displayed on the display unit.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, various effects have been performed using display means such as a liquid crystal display. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333 describes a gaming machine that displays a battle scene between a hero character and a monster character on a variable display device and produces a winning effect if the opponent's vitality graph is eliminated. There is. However, there was room for improvement in the production using the display means in order to improve the interest of the game. Then, the gaming machine having the present configuration can execute a specific effect of changing the effect image displayed on the display unit based on the operation input for the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333. At the same time, in the specific effect, the sound output from the sound output means can be adjusted in response to the change of the image displayed on the display unit. " That is, the gaming machine having this configuration can change the image displayed on the display unit based on the operation of the player, and can also adjust the sound output from the sound output unit in response to the change in the image. It is possible to perform a new specific effect that has never existed before, which solves the problem of "providing a game machine that contributes to the improvement of the game interest through the effect" (effectively acting). It is possible.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to the invention B1.
In the specific effect, the effect executing means can display a specific image (search background image GT) in a range wider than the field of view range (field of view range SH) displayed on the display unit, and the operation input of the operation means. A gaming machine characterized in that the viewing range can be changed based on the above.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the viewing range displayed on the display unit can be moved within a specific image wider than that by the operation of the player. As a result, it is possible to execute a specific effect with a sense of reality, and it is possible to further improve the entertainment of the game.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to the invention B2.
In the specific effect, the effect executing means has a specific sound (first) corresponding to a specific position (a divided region X10 or the like where the first ally character CM1 is located) which is a predetermined position of the specific image by the sound output means. Sound data SX10 including ally character sound data CMS1) can be output, and the specific sound can be output even when the specific position is located outside the field of view. A featured gaming machine.

With a gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to enhance the realism of a specific effect by outputting a specific sound even when the specific image is out of the field of view, and it is possible to discover a specific image by moving the field of view. It can be assisted.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to the invention B3.
In the specific effect, the effect executing means may make the volume of the specific sound lower in the out-of-field state than in the in-field state in which the specific position is located within the field range. A gaming machine characterized by that.

In a gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to enhance the presence of a specific effect by reducing the volume of a specific sound when it is out of the field of view, and it is possible to concentrate the player's attention within the field of view. Is.

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to the invention B3 or the invention B4.
The effect executing means is characterized in that, in the specific effect, the volume of the specific sound can be increased as the specific position in the out-of-field state is closer to the visual field range.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to further enhance the presence of the specific effect, and it is possible to appropriately assist the discovery of the specific image by moving the viewing range.

Invention B6:
The gaming machine according to any one of inventions B3 to B5.
A determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided.
The effect executing means can execute the specific effect based on the result of the determination, and in the specific effect, a predetermined suggestion image (first ally character CM1 or the like) can be displayed at the specific position. can be,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific image is displayed to indicate that there is a higher possibility that the special gaming state will occur than when it is not displayed.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, since the gaming can proceed advantageously with the specific image, it is possible to have the player participate in the specific production more positively and with a sense of expectation. Further, at that time, since the player can search for a specific image based on the specific sound, it is possible to reduce the stress of the player who searches for the specific image.

Invention C1:
An effect means including a display unit (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on the display unit (display unit 50a), and an effect means.
A staging control means (microcomputer 121 for staging control) capable of controlling a predetermined staging using the staging means, and a staging control microcomputer 121.
An image control means (image control board 140) capable of controlling the display means to display an effect image based on the control by the effect control means, and an image control board 140.
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with an operating means (select button 42) capable of inputting operations by a player.
The image control means can execute a specific effect (search effect) capable of displaying a specific image (search background image GT) in a range wider than the field view range (field of view range SH) displayed on the display unit by the display means. And
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that, in the specific effect, the image control means can change the visual field range based on the operation input of the operation means.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, various effects have been performed using display means such as a liquid crystal display. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333 describes a gaming machine that displays a battle scene between a hero character and a monster character on a variable display device and produces a winning effect if the opponent's vitality graph is eliminated. There is. However, there was room for improvement in the production using the display means in order to improve the interest of the game. Then, the gaming machine having this configuration tells the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333 that "the image control means displays a specific image in a range wider than the visual field range displayed on the display unit by the display means. It is possible to execute a specific effect that can be displayed, and in the specific effect, the image control means can change the visual field range based on the operation input of the operation means. " ing. That is, the gaming machine of this configuration can perform a new specific effect that the player can change the viewing range, which is not possible in the past, thereby "contributing to the improvement of the game entertainment through the effect". It is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine" (to produce an action effect).

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to the invention C1.
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that, in the specific effect, the position of the visual field range in the specific image can be grasped based on the operation input of the operation means.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the staging control means can grasp the position of the visual field range controlled by the image control means, so that the control corresponding to the visual field range can be performed. Therefore, a wider variety of productions are possible, and it is possible to further improve the entertainment of the game.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to the invention C2.
In the specific effect, the image control means can display a predetermined specific display at a predetermined position of the specific image.
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that in the specific effect, the position of the specific display in the specific image can be grasped.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the staging control means can grasp the position of the specific display controlled by the image control means, so that, for example, it is possible to grasp whether or not the specific display is within the visual field range. It becomes. Therefore, a wider variety of productions are possible, and it is possible to further improve the entertainment of the game.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to the invention C3.
Based on the display of the specific display within the visual field range, the staging control means causes the image control means to display related displays (scope image GS, first ally character appearance image GC1, etc.) related to the specific display. ) Can be displayed.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player appropriately recognize that the specific display is displayed within the visual field range by the related display.

Invention C5:
The gaming machine according to the invention C3 or the invention C4.
Equipped with a determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player.
The effect control means can execute the specific effect based on the result of the determination.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific display is a display suggesting that the special display is more likely to be in the special gaming state than when it is not displayed.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, since the gaming can proceed advantageously with the specific display, it is possible to have the player participate in the specific production more positively and with a sense of expectation.

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 42 ... Select button 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 52 ... Speaker 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer 140 ... Image control board GT ... Search background image SH ... Viewing range

Claims (1)

An effect means including a display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on the display unit, and an effect means.
An effect control means capable of controlling a predetermined effect using the effect means, and an effect control means.
An image control means capable of controlling the display means to display an effect image based on the control by the effect control means, and an image control means.
A gaming machine equipped with an operation means capable of inputting an operation by a player.
The image control means is
With the display means, it is possible to execute a specific effect capable of displaying a specific image in a range wider than the visual field range displayed on the display unit.
In the specific effect, a specific display expressing a predetermined motif can be displayed at a predetermined position of the specific image.
As the specific effect, the first specific effect and the second specific effect can be executed.
In the first specific effect, as the specific display, a first specific display expressing the first motif and a second specific display expressing a second motif different from the first motif can be displayed at different positions.
In the second specific effect, the first specific display can be displayed as the specific display, but the second specific display is not displayed.
The staging control means
In the specific production,
It is possible for the image control means to change the visual field range based on the operation input of the operation means.
It is possible to grasp the position of the visual field range in the specific image based on the operation input of the operating means.
It is possible to grasp the position of the specific display in the specific image, and it is possible to grasp the position of the specific display.
Based on the display of the specific display within the visual field range, the image control means can display the related display related to the specific display.
After the specific effect, it is possible to execute a subsequent effect in which the motif related to the specific display displayed in the visual field range appears in the specific effect .
After the first specific effect, it is possible to execute the first subsequent effect in which the first motif and the second motif appear as the subsequent effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that after the second specific effect, a second subsequent effect in which the first motif appears as the subsequent effect while the second motif does not appear can be executed .

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