JP7098161B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, numerical information for a big hit lottery is acquired, and the numerical information is stored (held) in a memory, and the numerical information is further stored. There is also a case where a look-ahead judgment is made on the jackpot lottery result based on the numerical information at a predetermined timing before the jackpot lottery based on the above, and a look-ahead effect suggesting the expectation of the jackpot is performed based on the result of the look-ahead judgment. .. This look-ahead effect is performed, for example, by changing the hold icon indicating that there is a hold over a plurality of variations in a notice mode selected based on the look-ahead determination result.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-200279

In pachinko gaming machines, the variable time of the variable display of the special figure may differ depending on the number of special figure reservations. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the display mode of the hold icon is changed over a plurality of variable displays of the special figure as a look-ahead effect, if an irregular fluctuation pattern occurs in the middle, the display mode of the hold icon is changed. It may not be possible to perform the production of. In this case, the consistency with the scenario of the subsequent change in the display mode of the hold icon becomes inconsistent, and the effect of changing the display mode of the hold icon must be stopped, which reduces the interest.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines. In other words, the issue is the technology that can suppress the decline in interest even if a short-time fluctuation occurs during the execution of the effect of changing the hold icon over the variable display of the special figure multiple times. To provide.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
A hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail of a jackpot using numerical information acquired based on the entry into a predetermined ball entry port, and
It is possible to display a special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination, set a variable display variation pattern of the special symbol, variably display the special symbol according to the set variation pattern, and then stop the special symbol. Special symbol display means to display and
A holding means for storing the numerical information before the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means with a predetermined value as an upper limit number, and
A hold image display means for displaying a hold image corresponding to each numerical information stored in the hold means, and a hold image display means.
Equipped with
The variation pattern that can be set by the special symbol display means includes a first variation pattern and a second variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the first variation pattern.
The reserved image display means is
The reserved image can be displayed in a plurality of display modes indicating the degree of expectation of winning a big hit in the winning / failing determination.
With respect to the specific reserved image which is the reserved image corresponding to the specific numerical information which is one of the numerical information stored in the holding means, the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means using the specific numerical information is It is possible to execute a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the specific hold image for each variable display of the special symbol over a period of a plurality of variable displays of the special symbol by the special symbol display means before being shown. can be,
Further, the reserved image display means is
The hold change effect can be executed according to a scenario that defines a display mode of the specific hold image in each of the plurality of variable displays of the special symbol.
When the variation pattern when the Mth variable display is executed out of the plurality of variable displays of the special symbol is the second variation pattern, the display mode of the specific reserved image is not changed. Instead of changing the display mode of the specific reserved image, it is possible to execute an alternative effect that is an effect that fits within the fluctuation time of the predetermined fluctuation pattern, and when executing the Nth variable display after the Mth time. When the variation pattern is the first variation pattern, the specific reserved image is set to the display mode corresponding to the Nth variable display specified in the scenario.
It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, there is realized a technique capable of suppressing a decrease in interest even when a short-time change occurs during the execution of an effect of changing the hold icon over a plurality of special figure changes.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the effect unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is a front view of the effect unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is 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 a hold production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a sub-side timer interrupt processing. It is a figure which shows the structure of the passage of the game ball after entering the start opening. It is a big hit game control table which concerns on the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine of this invention. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table which concerns on the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine of this invention. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the production flow of a special figure variation effect. It is a look-ahead determination table which concerns on the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine of this invention. It is an initial mode selection table of the hold icon. (A) is a pending change selection table, and (B) is a Gase effect selection table. The final effect mode is the Ta display mode scenario selection table. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the hold change effect which is one of the look-ahead effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the Gase production. (A) in the continuous hold change effect (at the time of three-step change) is a timing chart at the time of normal execution, and (B) is a timing chart at the time of execution including ultra-shortened loss fluctuation. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a cut-in image. (A) in the continuous hold change effect (at the time of two-step change) is a timing chart at the time of normal execution, and (B) is a timing chart at the time of execution including ultra-shortened loss fluctuation.

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.

<Basic embodiment>
The basic embodiment which is the basis of the following one or more embodiments will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

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

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

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

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m. The speaker 52 has a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Further, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23 m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 in the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 as a staging device for the purpose of enhancing the entertainment of the game is attached to the upper side of the left edge portion and the right edge portion of the front frame 23 m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

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

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. 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. An image display device 50 provided with a display unit 50a capable of displaying an image is provided on the back surface of the game board 1, and the display unit 50a can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 1A.

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

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

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

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

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is usually (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. The movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position in this way is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew 12D is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as a "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric chew 12D is opened", and when the electric chew 12D is in the "closed state", the "electric chew 12D is closed". Also called.

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

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

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

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

The first prize-winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a closed state that closes the first large winning opening 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. When the AT opening / closing member 14k normally operates in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. As described above, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in the open state. When the game balls win the first prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12.

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

Here, the second prize-winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the 2nd big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped 2nd big winning opening sensor 15a that can detect the game ball that has entered the 2nd big winning opening 15 and pass the game ball downward is provided. Has been done.

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

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

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

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

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

It is possible to provide only one of the first prize-winning device 14D and the second prize-winning device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, 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, at substantially the lowermost portion of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided to discharge the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6. There is. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery depending on 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, ■ : Off) to display the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs 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 (numerical information and determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery and the like are performed. One example) may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entry ball) are called "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the random numbers related to the special figure 2 are stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 holdes that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 hold) and the number of special figure 2 hold that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 hold). Can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as "special figure hold", and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a design or the like. If the image display device 50 can display an image, the image display device 50 may be composed of a plurality of liquid crystal displays, a dot matrix LED, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, or the like. It may be a display device of.

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of and above the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of and below the display unit 50a, is movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k. Therefore, when a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, the player displays the predetermined image between the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. appear.

The on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are in a normal standby manner as shown in FIG. 5 (A) before the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 and the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 are driven. It is held in the state (initial position). When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves (descends) downward and is held in the operating state (operating position), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, it is under the board. The movable body 56k moves (ascends) upward and is held in an operating state (operating position). At this time, as shown in FIG. 5B, 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 visually recognize. Therefore, when a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, if the on-board movable body 55k moves, the player can see that the on-board movable body 55k moves toward the predetermined image. It appears to be moving, and when the underboard movable body 56k moves, the player sees that the underboard movable body 56k is moving toward a predetermined image direction.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game memory. 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, on the main control board 100, the information stored in the game I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting or outputting data or signals and the game RAM 104 are cleared in the game CPU 102. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

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 main control board 100 includes display 8 (special figure 1 display 81a, special figure 2 display 81b, normal figure display 82, special figure 1 hold display 83a, and special figure 2 hold display 83b). ) Is connected. The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and also receives 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. 7, a production control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 120. The staging control microcomputer 121 is stored in a staging ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the staging as the game progresses by the main control board 100, a staging RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a staging ROM 123. The staging CPU 122 that executes the program is included.

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

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

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is an image display device on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be 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 and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a output 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 a panel drive motor 55 m for driving the panel movable devices 55 and 56, a frame drive motor 58 m for driving the frame movable device 58, and a normal button vibration motor for vibrating the normal button 40. It includes 40 m, a special button vibration motor 41 m that vibrates the special button 41, and the like. The staging control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation, or can apply vibration to each input device. Specifically, the staging control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. Further, the staging control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the vibration mode of each input device, and controls the vibration applied to each input device via the lamp control circuit 151. The motor that vibrates the button may vibrate a movable object inside the button in addition to the mode of directly vibrating the button. Further, 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 staging control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

3. 3. Main games by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. It should be noted that each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and a table different from these is shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used for the configuration in which another table is not shown in the explanation of the "feature portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, and the "pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the explanation of "feature part" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

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

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

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

The normal map fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table, the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). It is possible to distinguish from the time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination In the jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) is determined according to one or more jackpot symbol type determination tables as shown in FIG. 10 (B). It is a judgment for determining. For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot composed of the game privilege given to the player and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of the special symbol that performs the variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of the starting port in which the winning is performed due to the special figure variation pattern determination. That is, as the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed. It is possible to distinguish from the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) that is sometimes used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The look-ahead determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the look-ahead determination table, a look-ahead determination table (non-time saving look-ahead determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a look-ahead determination table (time saving look-ahead determination table) used in the time saving state are distinguished. It is possible.

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state. 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 jackpot (1st jackpot 14 or 2nd jackpot 15), and from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. It includes the opening (also referred to as OP) and the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Further, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

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

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

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

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

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

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base game state”, a “low probability high base game state”, a “high probability low base game state”, a “high probability high base game state”, and a “high probability high base game state”. It is possible to put it in any of the "big hit gaming states". The "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", the "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and the "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" can be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, 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.

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

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The staging mode is a division of staging (or a higher-level conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as the effect modes.

In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation effect is performed in "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation effect and indicates that the standby state is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-2), the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effect include a volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, a brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), a frequency setting of the effect to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state. be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a in the first normal effect mode. And, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing an evening mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16 (B). As shown in ―3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime normal background image G104) showing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is a third normal effect mode in which the jackpot is not won. It can be switched under one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

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

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

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the jackpot game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), the display unit 50a displays the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right prompting “right-handed”. A jackpot opening effect in which the shot image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), the round image G109 showing the number of rounds and the prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of paid out prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. The round production will be performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. The staging symbol is composed of, for example, numerical symbols 1 to 9. In the variable display of the staging symbol, the staging symbol fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the staging symbol fluctuates with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. Stops. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the staging symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the staging symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

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

4-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 17A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on each of the left side, the center, and the right side in which the display unit 50a is substantially evenly divided into three in the left-right 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. 17A, it is possible to provide the small symbol area 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end portion of the display unit 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed when the special symbol is variablely displayed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are composed of, for example, numerical symbols 1 to 9.

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

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

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol is not variablely displayed, and the variable display of the special symbol is awaited, FIG. 17 (B). As shown in the above, the variation display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. When the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the stop mode (so-called random stitches) 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 loss. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest a loss, such as "1 ・ 1 ・ 2" and "2, 4, 6", in which the left and right symbols are not the same. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 And the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode (so-called reach eyes), and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special symbol variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the big hit determination may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down to. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 18 (C-1), it is produced in a stop mode (so-called reach loss eye) suggesting reach loss. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting reach loss. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest reach loss, such as "7,6,7" and "5,3,5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the inside symbol is different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", it stops in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2). indicate. As the stop mode suggesting a big hit, there are a plurality of types of stop modes having the same symbol in the left and right, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2". At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss" and 100% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", the execution probability of SP reach is set to 100%. If the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", it is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is 100%. It can be set high. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", and the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", and 30% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". For example, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-2-5. The L-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. The L reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a "big hit" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is a production to make the player expect a big hit. Functions as. The execution time of the reach effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of the SP reach (FIGS. 11 to 12). 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. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

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

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

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

In the hold effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the number of hold of special figure 1 is "0", the special figure variation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon is concerned. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d of the hold icon display area 50d are obtained. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 hold number is “2”. After that, when the special figure variation effect ends and a new special figure variation effect is started, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is as shown in FIG. 20 (D). 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 40, 41, etc., and is a result of a jackpot determination and a special figure fluctuation pattern. It is possible to suggest the result of the determination.

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

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

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect 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 special button 41 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and as the button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. 22 (A). , An effect of urging the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and a button operation valid period. An image showing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33) is included. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, FIG. 22B shows. As shown in the above, the on-board movable device 55 operates, and from the player's point of view, the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, suggesting a jackpot expectation. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

Following the power-on processing, the game control microcomputer 101 prohibits interrupts (S002) and executes normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B) are added and updated by 1. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, 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, the game control microcomputer 101 permits an interrupt (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are used. The random number counter value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing (S005) on the main side will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes the output process (S101). 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 captures, for example, a detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays as the lower plate full data. Stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104.

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

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

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

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

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

[2-1. Sensor detection process]
In the sensor detection process (S104), the game control microcomputer 101 has a general winning opening sensor processing, a gate sensor processing, a second starting opening sensor processing, a first starting opening sensor processing, a first large winning opening sensor processing, and a second large winning opening sensor processing. The winning opening sensor processing and the specific area sensor processing are performed in sequence. 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, the game control microcomputer 101 determines 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 determination result.

In the gate sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines 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 determination result.

In the second start port sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers and the second look-ahead determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, according to the determination result, 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 result of the second look-ahead judgment are displayed. Generate a command for the second start port sensor including the second start winning command to represent.

In the first start port sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines 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 numbers and the first look-ahead determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, according to the determination result, 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 result of the first look-ahead judgment are displayed. Generate a command for the first start port sensor including the first start winning command to represent.

In the first grand prize opening sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the first grand prize opening sensor 14a. In addition, a command for the first large winning opening sensor according to the determination result is generated.

In the second big prize opening sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning opening sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second large winning opening sensor according to the determination result is generated.

In the specific area sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines 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 determination result.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially performs a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol determination process, and an auxiliary game control process. 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 game control microcomputer 101 performs a hit determination based on the normal symbol random numbers 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 game control microcomputer 101 displays the stop display of the normal map 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. conduct. 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 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 displays a stop according to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the running normal figure. It is determined whether or not the normal figure is a winning pattern. 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 game control microcomputer 101 controls the auxiliary game based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. In addition, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the processing result.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially performs a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol determination process, a jackpot game control process, and a game state setting process. 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 game control microcomputer 101 performs the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b. , Special figure 2 Hold storage unit shift processing is performed. 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 game control microcomputer 101 corresponds to 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 current game state. Using the jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination for determining whether a jackpot or a loss is performed is performed. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated.

The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 uses 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 current game. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined by using the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table according to the state. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot judgment, information about the result of the reach judgment, information about the special figure fluctuation time associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b by one to the first area side, and at the same time, shifts the random numbers related to the special figure 2 to the first area side. The special figure 2 related random numbers are cleared from the special figure 2 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 game control microcomputer 101 corresponds to 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 current game state. Using the jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination for determining whether a jackpot or a loss is performed is performed. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated.

The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 uses 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 current game. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined by using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern table according to the state. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number). Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command is associated with the information regarding the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot judgment, the information regarding the result of the reach judgment, the information regarding the result of the jackpot type judgment, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a by one to the first area side, and at the same time, shifts the random number to the first area side. The special figure 1 related random number is cleared from the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they are acquired. Then, a special figure 1 hold number command representing the special figure 1 hold number after the processing is generated.

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

[2-3-2. Special symbol change processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 101 terminates the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 81 according to the elapse of the special symbol variation time, and at the same time, the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination. Stop and display the figure. 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 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts to the jackpot game state when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is the jackpot symbol. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command contains information about the result of the jackpot type determination. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the currently stopped special figure is a lost symbol and the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are "0", the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is waiting for a customer. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game 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, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the high probability state at the end of the jackpot game state when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability 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. Control of the game by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. The counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description of the control of the staging by the staging control microcomputer 121 are provided in the staging RAM 124.

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

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 prohibits interrupts (S4002) and executes a random number seed update process (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations related to various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determining the effect for various effects can be the same as the method for updating the main random number for the normal symbol / special symbol performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the command transmission process (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).

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) and the sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) can be executed.

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

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a predetermined cycle (for example, 1 msec cycle) is input to the sub-control board 120. In the sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, the effect control microcomputer 121 has an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process. (S4104), reception command analysis processing (S4105), effect timer update process (S4106), voice control process (S4107), and effect data creation process (S4108) are sequentially performed.

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

In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the command stored in the receive buffer of the effect RAM 124 by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and processes according to the command (for example, the effect selection or the effect mode). Set, set commands, etc.). In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

7. 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 how to show a continuous hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold icon HA over a plurality of variable displays of special figures. Specifically, the continuous hold change effect is the target hold of the hold icon HA of a certain special figure hold (target hold A) before the variable display of the special figure for the target hold A is performed (before the hold is reached). It is an effect of changing the display mode to show the expectation of winning the jackpot for the target hold A over the period of the variable display for the special figure hold that is digested before A.

7-1.8 Holds First, the configuration of the special figure hold of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which when a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are alternately accumulated. The first starting port 11 is a starting port that the player aims at by hitting left, and is also a starting port that the player mainly aims at in a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, it is possible to accumulate up to 4 special figure reservations for both special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold, and up to 8 special figure hold will be accumulated in the non-time saving state.

Here, the mechanism by which the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are alternately accumulated will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 shows a passage of the game ball after the inflow of the first start winning device 11D to the second start winning device 12D into the starting port when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 to the second starting opening 12. It is a schematic diagram which shows. In the following description, when the first start winning device 11D and the second starting winning device 12D are generically referred to, they are simply referred to as "starting winning device 18D".

The start winning device 18D is formed with a guide passage 180 that guides the game ball that has flowed into the first start opening 11 to the collection passage provided on the back side of the game board 1. The guide passage 180 branches into a first branch passage 181 and a second branch passage 182 at a position in the middle thereof.

At the branch position in the guide passage 180, a passage distribution member 183 that alternately distributes the game ball that has reached the branch position to the first branch passage 181 and the second branch passage 182 is provided. The passage distribution member 183 has a configuration that can be switched between a first guide state for guiding the game ball that has reached the branch position to the first branch passage 181 and a second guide state for guiding the game ball to the second branch passage 182. Have. The passage distribution member 183 switches from one guidance state to the other guidance state based on guiding the game ball to one branch passage. Therefore, the game balls that have flowed into the first starting port 11 are alternately distributed to either the first branch passage 181 or the second branch passage 182.

Further, the second branch passage 182 is connected to a guide passage 185 that guides the game ball that has flowed into the second starting port 12 to the recovery passage provided on the back side of the game board 1. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed into the second starting port 12 directly flows into the second branch passage 182. That is, the game balls that have flowed into the first starting port 11 alternately flow into the first branch passage 181 and the second branch passage 182, while the game balls that have flowed into the second starting port 12 flow into the second branch passage 182. Inflow only into.

The first start port sensor outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball to the first branch passage 181, that is, outputs a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the first branch passage 181. 11a is provided, and the second branch passage 182 is also provided with a second start port sensor 12a that outputs a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the second branch passage 182. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided on the downstream side in the rolling direction of the game ball from the communication portion with the guide passage 185 from the second starting port 12.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a mechanical mechanism for switching the state of the passage distribution member 183 based on the passage of the gaming ball. That is, when the game ball passes through the first branch passage 181, the passage distribution member 183 is set as the second guide state, and then the game ball rolled to the guide passage 180 is guided to the second branch passage 182. When the game ball passes through the second branch passage 182, the passage distribution member 183 is set as the first guide state, and then the game ball rolled to the guide passage 180 is guided to the first branch passage 181. The passage distribution member 183 does not switch the state by the mechanical mechanism as described above, but electrically switches the state based on the signals from the first start port sensor 11a and the second start port sensor 12a. It may be a thing.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is difficult for the electric chew 12D to operate in a non-time saving state, and the player will aim at the first starting port 11 by hitting left. Will accumulate alternately. On the other hand, in the short time state, the electric chew 12D is easy to operate, and the player tends to aim at the second starting port 12 by hitting right, so that the special figure 2 hold is continuously accumulated. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 first digests the previously accumulated special figure hold. Therefore, in the non-time saving state, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are alternately digested, and in the time saving state, the special figure 2 hold is likely to be continuously digested.

7-2. Types of jackpots for pachinko gaming machine PY1 Next, the types of jackpots will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (big hit games 1 and 2) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG. 28. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the types of jackpot symbols are commonly distributed between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Therefore, the description of the special figure 1 will be described, and the description of the special figure 2 will be omitted.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines either "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 2" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special symbol determination process based on the winning of the first starting port 11). It can be decided. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "big hit symbol 1" at a rate of 65% and "big hit symbol 2" at a rate of 35%.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game according to the type of the determined jackpot symbol. Specifically, in the "big hit game 1" executed when the "big hit symbol 1" is determined, the round game is performed 10 times. In this embodiment, the expected value of the balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 1 is about 1500 pieces. Further, in the "big hit game 2" executed when the "big hit symbol 2" is determined, the round game is performed four times. In this embodiment, the expected value of the number of balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 2 is about 600.

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

In this embodiment, the "high accuracy and high base state" can be continued until the next jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, the "low accuracy high base state" can be continued until the number of variable displays of the special figure after the big hit game reaches 100 times.

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

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

7-3. Special figure fluctuation pattern of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Next, a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29 is stored in the game ROM 103. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure fluctuation pattern by using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment uses the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the common special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29 is used for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but the variation pattern determination table of each special figure shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 is used. Can also be used in combination.

In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process or the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 is based on the result of the jackpot determination, the reach determination result, and the special figure variation pattern random number. Determine the pattern. As shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 101 has eight types of special figure fluctuation patterns in a non-time saving state: "P001" to "P002", "P011" to "P013", and "P021" to "P023". It is possible to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern of. Which special figure fluctuation pattern is determined depends on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number.

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", one of the two types of special figure fluctuation patterns "P001" to "P002" is determined. Of the two types of special figure fluctuation patterns, "P001" is easier to determine than the other special figure fluctuation patterns. In addition, "P001" is referred to as "final battle jackpot fluctuation", and "P002" is referred to as "battle jackpot fluctuation".

If the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", one of the three types of special figure fluctuation patterns "P011" to "P013" is determined. .. Of the three types of special figure fluctuation patterns, "P013" is easier to determine than other special figure fluctuation patterns. In addition, "P011" is referred to as "final battle loss fluctuation", "P012" is referred to as "battle loss fluctuation", and "P013" is referred to as "fanning loss fluctuation".

If the result of the jackpot determination is "missing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", one of the three types of special figure fluctuation patterns "P021" to "P023" is determined. .. Which of the three types of special figure fluctuation patterns is determined depends on the total number of reserved figures (number of reserved special figures) of special figure 1 and special figure 2. When the number of special figures reserved is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine "P021" with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 10000 ms, and when the number of special figures reserved is 3 to 6, the special figure fluctuation time is easy to determine. It is easy to determine "P022" of 5000 ms, which is relatively short, and when the number of reserved special figures is 7 to 8, it is easy to determine "P023" of 1200 ms, which has a shorter special figure fluctuation time. In addition, "P021" is referred to as "normal loss fluctuation", "P022" is referred to as "shortened loss fluctuation", and "P023" is referred to as "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation".

7-4. Special figure variation effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Next, with reference to FIG. 30, a special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the special figure variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. .. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects in the special figure variation effect in the non-time saving state.

A. Normal variation "Normal variation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of the special figure, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variablely displayed. Since the "normal variation" is performed first in the special figure variation effect, it functions as an effect suggesting that the special figure variation effect has started.

B. Reach "Reach" is an effect that may be performed after "normal fluctuation", and is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of effect symbol. Since "reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since "reach" may develop into reach production such as "battle reach" and "final battle reach" after that, it also functions as a production suggesting that reach production may be performed.

C. Reach fanning effect "Reach fanning effect" is an effect that may be performed in "normal fluctuation", and whether or not the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of effect symbol ("reach"). It is a production that incites (whether or not it holds). Since the "reach fanning effect" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, the "reach fanning effect" also functions as an effect suggesting that the "reach" may be established because the "reach" may be established after that.

D. Battle Reach "Battle Reach" is a production that may be performed after "Reach" is established, and is a reach production in which the main character battles with an enemy character. "Battle reach" is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" than when it is "big hit", so it is a production that suggests that the jackpot game is likely to be performed. Function.

E. Final Battle Reach The "final battle reach" is a production that may be performed after the "reach" is established, and is a reach production in which the main character battles with a strong enemy character. The "final battle reach" is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" than when it is "big hit", so it is a production that suggests that the jackpot game is likely to be performed. Functions as. Also, since the jackpot game is more likely to be performed when the "final battle reach" is developed after the "reach" is established than when the "battle reach" is established after the "reach" is established, the "final" game is performed. "Battle Reach" also functions as a production that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed than "Battle Reach".

Next, with reference to FIGS. 30 (A) to 30 (D), an effect flow of a main special figure variation effect executed in a non-time saving state will be described. The staging control microcomputer 121 displays an staging image on the display unit 50a in each staging constituting the staging flow, and depending on the display of the staging image, a light emitting staging using a frame lamp 53 or a board lamp 54 and a speaker. It is possible to perform sound production using 52.

In the special figure fluctuation production where the special figure fluctuation pattern is "final battle jackpot fluctuation" and "final battle loss fluctuation", as shown in Fig. 30 (A), "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "final battle reach" The configured staging flow is executed. The "reach fanning effect" is performed by the "normal variation" in these special figure variation effects.

In addition, in the special map fluctuation production where the special map fluctuation pattern is "battle jackpot fluctuation" and "battle loss fluctuation", as shown in Fig. 30 (B), it is composed of "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "battle reach". The staging flow to be performed is executed. In addition, the "reach fanning effect" is performed by the "normal variation" in these special figure variation effects.

Further, in the special map variation effect in which the special map variation pattern is "fanning loss variation", as shown in FIG. 30C, an effect flow composed of only "normal variation" is executed. In addition, the "reach fanning effect" is performed by the "normal variation" in this special figure variation effect.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation pattern of "normal loss fluctuation", "shortened loss fluctuation", and "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation" is composed only of "normal fluctuation". The staging flow is executed. In addition, the "reach fanning effect" is not performed in the "normal variation" in these special figure variation effects.

7-5. Pre-reading determination of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Subsequently, the pre-reading determination performed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. 31 is stored in the game ROM 103. The game control microcomputer 101 can perform a look-ahead determination using the look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. In this look-ahead determination, either the jackpot look-ahead determination of whether or not the acquired special symbol random number is determined to be a "big hit" in the jackpot determination, or the acquired special figure variation pattern random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination. The variation pattern look-ahead determination of whether or not the special figure variation pattern is determined is included. The game control microcomputer 101 determines a start winning command based on the result of the look-ahead determination. In this embodiment, the look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. 31 is used, but the look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. 13 can also be used in combination.

The game control microcomputer 101 wins a start prize based on the result of the jackpot look-ahead determination or the result of the variation pattern look-ahead determination in the first start port sensor process or the second start port sensor process when the non-time saving state is set. Determine the command. As shown in FIG. 31, four types of start winning commands, "command 001" to "command 004", can be determined as the start winning commands.

If the result of the jackpot look-ahead judgment is "big hit" and the result of the fluctuation pattern look-ahead judgment is "final battle jackpot fluctuation" or "battle jackpot fluctuation", "command 001" is determined and the result of the jackpot look-ahead judgment is If it is "missing" and the result of the fluctuation pattern look-ahead judgment is "final battle losing fluctuation" or "battle losing fluctuation", "command 002" is determined, and the result of the jackpot look-ahead judgment is "missing". When the result of the fluctuation pattern look-ahead judgment is "fanning loss fluctuation", "command 003" is determined, when the result of the jackpot look-ahead judgment is "missing", and when the result of the fluctuation pattern look-ahead judgment is other than that. "Command 004" is determined.

In the case of non-reach loss, whether the specific type is "normal loss fluctuation", "shortened loss fluctuation", or "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation" is reserved as shown in FIG. 29. It is determined by the number of special figure reservations when the variable display of the special figure for is started. That is, it is determined by the number of special figure reservations accumulated after the special figure reservation. Therefore, since the type of loss without reach is not determined at the time of winning the starting prize, the starting winning command outputs "command 004" without distinguishing between them. These distinctions are made by the special figure change start command (special figure 1 change start command or special figure 2 change start command) output when the special figure is variablely displayed.

The effect RAM 124 is provided with a start winning command storage unit (not shown) for storing the start winning command determined by the game control microcomputer 101, and the start winning command stored in the start winning command storage unit is the start winning command. It is erased by the start of the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure hold on which the start winning command is decided. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is "4" for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2, and the number of start prize commands that can be stored in the start prize command storage unit. The upper limit of is the same.

7-6. Pre-reading effect regarding the hold icon HA of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Next, a pre-reading effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the start winning command determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "icon change effect EH" and the "gase effect" in parallel with the special figure variation effect in the non-time saving state.

"Icon change effect EH" makes a mini character appear on the display unit 50a, and hits the hold icon HA with the hammer of the mini character to perform "icon change notice effect EK" to fuel the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA. After that, it is a look-ahead effect of performing a "display mode change effect EI" that changes the display mode of the hold icon HA. The hold icon HA has a plurality of display modes, suggesting the degree of expectation of winning a big hit. Then, in the "display mode change effect EI", the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed so that the expectation of winning the jackpot increases. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 prepares a plurality of display modes of the hold icon HA, and changes the display mode of the hold icon HA according to the scenario of the change of the display mode. Since the "icon change effect EH" may be performed when the result of the jackpot look-ahead determination is "big hit", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed.

In the "gase effect", the above-mentioned mini character hits the hold icon HA with a hammer to incite a change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, and performs "icon change gase effect EK0", but does not execute "display mode change EI". It is a look-ahead production. The action of the mini character after the mini character hits the hold icon HA with a hammer is different from that of the "icon change notice effect EK0". Since the "gase effect" may be performed only when the result of the jackpot look-ahead determination is "missing", it functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is not performed. In addition, since the "gase effect" may be performed only when the result of the fluctuation pattern look-ahead determination is "normal loss fluctuation", "shortened loss fluctuation", or "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation", "reach" is not established. It also functions as an effect that suggests that, or that the "reach fanning effect" is not performed.

The pre-reading effect described above will be specifically described. In the special figure variation effect executed in parallel with the look-ahead effect described below, along with the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 Variations are also displayed, but these illustrations may be omitted.

First, the "icon change effect EH" will be specifically described. When the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the start winning command, the initial mode, which is the initial display mode of the hold icon HA corresponding to the special figure hold generated by the winning, is displayed using the initial mode selection table shown in FIG. 32. It is selectable. There are four types of display modes that can be displayed in this embodiment: display modes Ta, Tb, Tc, and Td. The display mode Ta is a display mode in which the hold icon HA is star-shaped and is highlighted by red, and the display mode Tb is a display mode in which the hold icon HA is circular and is highlighted by red. Is a display mode in which the hold icon HA is circular and is highlighted by blue. The display mode Td is a display mode in which the hold icon HA is circular and white. The type of display mode of the hold icon HA can be changed as appropriate.

Specifically, when the number of special figure reservations is 3 or more and the start winning command is "command 001", the display mode Ta is 5% and the display mode Tb is 10 as the initial mode of the hold icon HA. %, Display mode Tc is selected at a ratio of 50%, and display mode Td is selected at a ratio of 35%. Further, when the number of reserved special figures is 3 or more and the start winning command is "command 002", the display mode Ta is 2%, the display mode Tb is 5%, the display mode Tc is 43%, and the display mode is displayed. Aspect Td is selected at a rate of 50%. Further, when the number of reserved special figures is 3 or more and the start winning command is "command 003", the ratio of the display mode Tb is 1%, the display mode Tc is 4%, and the display mode Td is 95%. Is selected, and the display mode Ta is not selected. When the start winning command is "command 004", the display mode Td is selected at a rate of 100%. That is, the display mode Ta has the highest jackpot expectation, and the display mode Td has the lowest jackpot expectation. The hold icon HA has the jackpot games in the order of display modes Ta, Tb, Tc, and Td. It functions as a production that suggests that it is likely to be performed. Further, the display mode Ta, Tb, Tc, and Td are set in this order so that the "reach" is more likely to be established, suggesting that the display mode Ta is more likely to establish the "reach" than the display mode Tb. The display mode Tb functions as an effect suggesting that "reach" is more likely to be established than the display mode Tc.

Further, when the number of special figure reservations is 2 or less and the start winning command is "command 001", the display mode Ta is 15%, the display mode Tb is 30%, and the display mode Tb is 30% as the initial mode of the hold icon HA. The display mode Tc is selected at a ratio of 50% and the display mode Td is selected at a ratio of 5%. Since the chance to change the hold icon is small when the number of special figure reservations is small, it is easier to select the display mode with high expectation of big hit from the initial state compared to the case where the number of special figure reservations is large. There is. Similarly, when the starting prize command is "command 002" or "command 003", whichever the number of special figure reservations is 2 or less, the jackpot is a big hit from the initial state as compared with the case where the number of special figure reservations is 3 or more. A display mode with a high degree of expectation is set so that it can be easily selected. The selection ratio shown by the initial state selection table of the hold icon HA shown in FIG. 32 can be appropriately changed.

Further, the staging control microcomputer 121 is digested before the special figure hold (hereinafter referred to as "target hold A") in which "command 001", "command 002", and "command 003" are determined as start winning commands. It is possible to execute the "icon change effect EH" for the hold icon HA of the target hold A in the special figure change effect corresponding to the special figure hold. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the hold change selection table shown in FIG. 33 (A) to determine whether or not to execute the "icon change effect EH" and when to execute the "icon change effect EH". Select the final display mode and. The final display mode indicates the display mode of the icon TA when the target hold A becomes the hold and the variable display of the special figure is started.

When the target hold A occurs, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether to execute the "icon change effect EH" and the case of executing the "icon change effect EH" based on the special figure hold number and the start winning command. Select the display mode scenario and. Until the variable display of the special figure for the target hold A is started, that is, until the target hold A becomes the hold, the variable display of the special figure for each special figure hold accumulated before the target hold A. Is performed, and the "icon change effect EH" can be executed for each variable display of the special figure. Therefore, if there are a plurality of special figure reservations accumulated earlier, the "icon change effect EH" is executed multiple times. there is a possibility. In this embodiment, the look-ahead effect composed of at least one "icon change effect EH" is changed to the "continuous hold change effect" during the period of the variable display of the special figure a plurality of times until the target hold A becomes the hold. Also called "RH". In the hold change selection table shown in FIG. 33 (A), the ratio of the final display mode of the hold icon HA when the “continuous hold change effect RH” is executed is shown.

Specifically, when the number of special figure reservations is any of 3 to 5 and the start winning command is "command 001", the display mode Ta is displayed as 25% as the final display mode of the hold icon HA. Aspect Tb is selected at a ratio of 20%, display aspect Tc is selected at a ratio of 5%, and non-execution is selected at a ratio of 50%. Non-execution means that the "continuous hold change effect RH" is not executed. Further, when the number of reserved special figures is any of 3 to 5 and the start winning command is "command 002", the display mode Ta is 5%, the display mode Tb is 15%, and the display mode Tc is 20%. Non-execution is selected at a rate of 60%. Further, when the number of special figure pending is any of 3 to 5 and the start winning command is "command 003", the ratio of the display mode Tb is 2%, the display mode Tc is 8%, and the non-execution is 90%. Is selected, and the display mode Ta is not selected. Further, in the case where the number of reserved special figures is other than 3 to 5 and the case where the start winning command is "command 004", non-execution is selected at a rate of 100%. That is, as the final display mode of the hold icon HA, the display mode Ta has the highest jackpot expectation, and the display mode Tc has the lowest jackpot expectation. It functions as a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that big hit games will be performed in order. Further, the display mode Ta, Tb, and Tc are set in this order so that the "reach" is more likely to be established, and the display mode Ta suggests that the "reach" is more likely to be established than the display mode Tb. The aspect Tb functions as an effect suggesting that "reach" is more likely to be established than the display aspect Tc. The selection ratio shown by the pending change selection table shown in FIG. 33 (A) can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in this embodiment, when the number of special figure reservations is 2 or less or 6 or more, the "icon change effect EH" is not performed, that is, the "continuous hold change effect RH" is not executed. However, even when the number of reserved special figures is 2 or less or 6 or more, the "icon change effect EH" may be performed.

Further, the staging control microcomputer 121 has a display mode scenario selection table for each combination of the initial mode of the target hold A and the final display mode of the hold icon HA in the “continuous hold change effect RH”, and “continuously”. Select the scenario of the display mode of the hold icon HA each time in the variable display of the special figure included in the hold change effect RH. FIG. 34 shows a display mode scenario selection table of the hold icon HA when the initial mode is the display mode Tc and the display mode selected as the final display mode of the hold icon HA is the display mode Ta.

For example, when the number of special figure holds is 3 (when there are 2 preceding special figure holds and the target hold A is the 3rd special figure hold), the special figure for the special figure hold that precedes the target hold A Since the variable display of is executed twice, one of the three "Ta → Ta", "Tb → Ta", and "Tc → Ta" is selected. “Ta → Ta” is a display mode Ta of the hold icon HA in the variable display of the special figure (variable display of the first special figure) corresponding to the special figure hold two before the target hold A, and is the target hold. It is shown that the display mode Ta of the hold icon HA in the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the special figure hold immediately before A (the second variable display of the special figure). “Tb → Ta” indicates that the display mode Tb of the hold icon HA in the first variable display of the special figure is the display mode Ta of the hold icon HA in the second variable display of the special figure. “Tc → Ta” indicates that the display mode Tc of the hold icon HA in the first variable display of the special figure is the display mode Ta of the hold icon HA in the second variable display of the special figure. Since FIG. 34 is a scenario in which the final display mode of the hold icon HA in the “continuous hold change effect RH” is the display mode Ta, all the display modes of the final round are the display mode Ta. The selection ratios of "Ta → Ta", "Tb → Ta", and "Tc → Ta" are 30%, 30%, and 40%, respectively.

Among the scenarios of the display mode of the hold icon HA, for example, in the case of "Ta → Ta", the display mode of the hold icon HA is the same for the first variable display of the special figure and the second variable display of the special figure. Therefore, it means that the "icon change effect EH" is not executed in the second variable display of the special figure. On the other hand, in the case of "Tb → Ta" or "Tc → Ta", the display mode of the hold icon HA differs between the variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure, so that the second special figure is displayed. It means that "icon change effect EH" is executed in the variable display of the figure. Further, in the case of "Ta → Ta" or "Tb → Ta", since the initial mode is the display mode Tc, the display mode of the hold icon HA differs between the initial time and the first variable display of the special figure. It means that "icon change effect EH" is executed in the first variable display of the special figure. That is, in the case of "Ta → Ta" or "Tc → Ta", one "icon change effect EH" is executed during the period of "continuous hold change effect RH", and in the case of "Tb → Ta", "continuous". It means that the "icon change effect EH" is executed twice during the period of the "pending change effect RH".

In addition, when the number of special figure hold is 4, the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the special figure hold preceding the target hold A is executed three times, so that "Ta → Ta → Ta" is executed. The display mode for three times is defined by the scenario. Further, when the number of special figure hold is 5, the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the special figure hold preceding the target hold A is executed four times, so that "Ta-> Ta-> Ta-> Ta" is executed. The display mode for four times is defined by the scenario.

Further, FIG. 34 shows a case where the initial mode of the hold icon HA is the display mode Tc, but if the initial mode is the display mode Tb, hold in the first variable display of the special figure from the scenario options shown in FIG. A scenario in which the display mode of the icon HA is the display mode Tc is excluded from the options, and a display mode scenario selection table with different selection ratios is provided. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the display mode of the hold icon HA limits the change to the display mode in which the expectation of the jackpot is lowered. In the present embodiment, such a display mode scenario selection table is provided for each combination of the initial mode of the hold icon HA and the final display mode of the hold icon HA.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "continuous hold change effect RH", the display mode of the hold icon HA is set to "a display mode according to the selected scenario" at a predetermined timing for each variable display of the special figure. It is changed by executing "icon change effect EH".

Specifically, of the "icon change effect EH", the "icon change advance notice effect EK" is performed at a predetermined timing after the variable display of the special figure is started, and the "icon change effect EI" is performed as the "icon change advance notice effect". Execute in conjunction with "EK". Then, the "icon change notice effect EK" and the "icon change effect EH" are performed once within the variable display of one special figure, and the display mode of the hold icon HA is matched with the display mode defined in the scenario.

As described above, how many times the "icon change effect EH" is executed during the period of the "continuous hold change effect RH" depends on how many times the hold icon HA changes in the scenario of the display mode. It will be decided. For example, when the initial mode of the hold icon HA is Tc and "Tc → Tb → Ta" is selected as the scenario of the display mode, there are two places (second and third times) where the display mode changes. Then, execute the "icon change effect EH" for two times. Further, for example, when the initial mode of the hold icon HA is Tc and "Ta-> Ta-> Ta" is selected as the scenario of the display mode, there is one place (first time) where the display mode changes. Execute one "icon change effect EH". Further, for example, when the initial mode of the hold icon HA is Ta and “Ta → Ta → Ta” is selected as the scenario of the display mode, there is no place where the display mode changes, so that the “icon change effect EH” Do not execute.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing how the “icon change effect EH” is performed. Here, the case where the number of reserved special figures increases from 2 to 3 is illustrated. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 while the number of special figure hold is 2, the special figure hold occurs and the number of special figure hold becomes 3, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), and the hold icon The hold icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3 of the display area 50d. The newly generated special figure hold at this time is referred to as "target hold A". The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the initial mode of the hold icon HA by lottery based on the start winning command associated with the occurrence of the target hold A and the number of special figure holds, and further determines whether or not the "icon change effect EH" can be executed. Then, when executing, the scenario of the display mode of the hold icon HA is determined by lottery. In FIG. 35, the start winning command is "command 001", the initial mode of the hold icon HA is the display mode Td, the execution of "icon change effect EH" is determined, and "Tb → Ta" is selected as the scenario. It shall be.

After that, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special figure when the target hold A occurs ends. Then, the variable display of the next special figure (variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold two before the target hold A, and the earliest accumulated special figure hold among the currently accumulated special figure hold) When the variable display of the special figure (the first variable display of the special figure) is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), the variable display of the first special figure during the execution period of the "continuous hold change effect RH" is started. A new special figure fluctuation production corresponding to is started. Then, during the execution of this special figure variation effect, the "icon change effect EH" for changing the display mode of the hold icon HA from the display mode Td to Tb is executed.

In the "icon change effect EH", the "icon change notice effect EK" is executed at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the special figure. In the "icon change notice effect EK", as shown in FIG. 35 (D), an image GMC of a mini character holding a hammer appears around the hold icon HA for the target hold A. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), the mini-character strikes the hold icon HA of the display mode Td with the hammer to execute the effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed from the display mode Td to the display mode Tb, and the mini-character is produced to be pleased with the success. The "icon change notice effect EK" is from the appearance of the image GMC of this mini character to the effect that the mini character is pleased with the success of the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA. Further, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold icon HA is the "display mode change effect EI". By this "display mode change effect EI", the display mode changes from Td to Tb. That is, the hold icon HA displayed in circular white changes to circular red.

After that, as shown in FIG. 35 (G), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special figure ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (H), the variable display of the next special figure (variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold immediately before the target hold A, and the second variable display of the special figure) starts. Then, when a new special figure change effect is started, the "icon change effect EH" is executed even during the variable display of the special figure. That is, the mini character hits the hold icon HA of the display mode Tb with a hammer by the "icon change notice effect EK", and the display mode of the hold icon HA is displayed from the display mode Tb by the "display mode change effect EI". Change to. By this "display mode change effect EI", as shown in FIG. 35 (I), the hold icon HA displayed in a circle changes into a star shape.

After that, when the target hold A becomes the hold and the variable display of the special figure for the target hold A is started, the icon TA of the display mode Ta is displayed. After that, in the special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the target hold A, the "reach fanning effect" is performed, and then the "reach" is established and develops into the "battle reach" or the "final battle reach".

Next, the "gase production" will be specifically described. The staging control microcomputer 121 is in the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the special figure hold in which the start winning command is digested before the special figure hold of "command 004" (hereinafter referred to as "target hold B"). It is possible to perform "Gase production". In "Gase production", it is suggested that "reach" is not established.

The effect control microcomputer 121 can select whether or not to execute the “gase effect” by using the Gase effect selection table shown in FIG. 33 (B) based on the number of special figure reservations and the start winning command. For example, when the number of special figure reservations is 2 or more and the start winning command is "command 004", execution is selected at a rate of 5% and non-execution is selected at a rate of 95%. Further, when the number of reserved special figures is 1 or less and when the start winning command is "command 001", "command 002", or "command 003", non-execution is selected at a rate of 100%. The selection ratio shown by the Gase effect selection table shown in FIG. 33 (B) can be appropriately changed. Further, in this embodiment, when the number of special figures held is 1 or less, or when the start winning command is "command 001", "command 002", or "command 003", the "gase effect" is not performed. However, even if the number of special figures held is 1 or less, or even if the start winning command is "command 001", "command 002", or "command 003", the "gase effect" may be performed. .. If it is decided to execute the "icon change effect EH", the "gase effect" is not executed.

The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the “gase effect” when the execution of the “gase effect” is selected by the effect selection table. In the "Gase effect", the "Icon change Gase effect EK0" is executed only once regardless of the number of reserved special figures.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing how the “gase effect” is performed. Here, the case where the number of reserved special figures increases from 2 to 3 is illustrated. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 and the number of special figure reservations becomes 3, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), special figure reservation occurs, and the third display area 50d3 of the hold icon display area 50d The hold icon HA is displayed. The special figure hold at this time is set as the target hold B. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the initial mode of the hold icon HA by lottery based on the start winning command and the special figure hold number, and further determines whether or not the "icon change effect EH" can be executed, and holds the hold icon HA if it is executed. The scenario of the change in the display mode of the icon HA is determined by lottery. In FIG. 36, it is assumed that the start winning command is "command 004", the initial mode of the hold icon HA is the display mode Td, and the execution of the "gase effect" is determined.

After that, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special figure when the target hold B occurs ends. Then, the variable display of the next special figure (variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold two before the target hold B, and the earliest accumulated special figure hold among the currently accumulated special figure hold) When the variable display of the special figure) is started, a new special figure variation effect is started as shown in FIG. 36 (C). Then, during the execution of this special figure fluctuation effect, the "gase effect" is performed.

In the "gase effect", the "icon change gase effect EK0" is executed at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the special figure. In the "icon change gassing effect EK0", as shown in FIG. 36 (D), an image GMC of a mini character holding a hammer appears around the hold icon HA for the target hold B. This mini-character is the same as the mini-character that appears in the above-mentioned "icon change notice effect". Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the mini-character strikes the hold icon HA of the display mode Td with the hammer to perform the effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), the display mode of the hold icon HA does not change, and the mini-character mourns the failure. From the appearance of the image GMC of this mini character to the effect of lamenting the failure of the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA is the "icon change effect effect EK0".

After that, even if the variable display of the next special figure (variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold one before the target hold B) is started and a new special figure change effect is started, the "icon change effect EH" is started. The production equivalent to "" is not performed. After that, even if the next variable display of the special figure (variable display of the special figure for the target hold B) is started and a new special figure variation effect is started, the effect equivalent to the "icon change effect EH" is not performed. In this special figure fluctuation effect, neither "reach fanning effect" nor "reach" is established.

7-7. Continuous hold change effect of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Next, the "continuous hold change effect RH" of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. As described above, the "icon change effect EH" is when the number of special figure hold is any of 3 to 5 (when a new special figure hold occurs while the number of special figure hold is any of 2 to 4). In addition, it may be executed by a lottery based on the pending change selection table shown in FIG. 33 (A). Then, when the "icon change effect EH" is executed, the "icon" is appropriately displayed according to the scenario of the display mode until the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the target hold A is started during the variable display of the preceding special figure hold. "Change production EH" is executed.

For example, if the initial mode of the hold icon HA is Td and the scenario of the display mode is “Tc → Tb → Ta”, the hold icon HA is displayed during the variable display of the special figure hold three before the target hold A. The aspect is changed from Td to Tc, the display mode is changed from Tc to Tb during the variable display of the previous special figure hold, and the display mode is changed from Tb to Ta during the variable display of the previous special figure hold. Since it means to change, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes "icon change effect EH" three times. Further, if the initial mode of the hold icon HA is Td and the scenario is “Tc → Tb → Tb”, it is not necessary to change the display mode during the variable display of the special figure hold immediately before the target hold A. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the "icon change effect EH" twice. The display mode of the hold icon HA indicates the degree of expectation of a big hit, and in this embodiment, the "continuous hold change effect RH" is configured by changing the display mode of the hold icon HA over the variable display of these multiple special figures. Will be done.

FIG. 37 (A) is a timing chart showing the flow of the “continuous hold change effect RH” when the number of special figure holds is 4. For example, while the special figure hold number is 3 and the special figure is variablely displayed, a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and a new special figure hold (special figure hold where the special figure hold number is 4) is created. It is assumed that it has occurred. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws the initial mode of the hold icon HA based on the initial mode selection table shown in FIG. 32. Further, a lottery for "icon change effect EH" is performed based on the hold change selection table shown in FIG. 33 (A). Then, when the execution of the "icon change effect EH" is decided in the lottery, the execution of the "continuous hold change effect RH" is decided, and based on the display mode scenario selection table as shown in FIG. 34. A lottery is performed for the scenario of the display mode. In the explanation of FIG. 37, it is assumed that the initial mode of the hold icon HA is the display mode Td and the scenario of the display mode of the hold icon HA is “Tc → Tb → Ta” in those lottery. In addition, this new special figure hold is referred to as "target hold A" in the "continuous hold change effect RH".

After that, when the variable display of the special figure when the target hold A occurs is completed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the next special figure variable (the special figure hold three before the target hold A (A-3). Variable display of special figures for (holding special figures)) is started. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the special figure variation effect (the special figure variation effect of A-3) for the special figure hold of A-3. For example, if the special figure fluctuation pattern for the special figure hold of A-3 is "normal loss fluctuation", the effect corresponding to "normal loss fluctuation" is executed, and if it is "shortened loss fluctuation", it is changed to "shortened loss fluctuation". Perform the corresponding production.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts "continuous hold change effect RH". That is, since the "icon change effect EH" is executed in the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-3, the timing for starting the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-3 is "continuous hold change". It is the starting point of the execution period of "Direction RH". The pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the first "icon change effect EH1" (Td → Tc) during the special figure change effect for the special figure hold of A-3. Since the current display mode of the hold icon HA is Td, and the display mode of the hold icon HA in the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-3 defined in the scenario of the display mode is Tc, 1 In the second "icon change effect EH1", the "icon change effect EH" that changes the display mode from Td to Tc is executed.

After that, when the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-3 is completed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the variable display of the next special figure (the special figure hold two before the target hold A (A-2). Variable display of special figures for (holding special figures)) is started. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the second "icon change effect EH2" (Tc → Tb) during the special figure change effect for the special figure hold of A-2. Since the current display mode of the hold icon HA is Tc, and the display mode of the hold icon HA in the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-2 defined in the scenario of the display mode is Tb, 2 In the second "icon change effect EH2", the "icon change effect EH" that changes the display mode from Tc to Tb is executed.

After that, when the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-2 is completed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the variable display of the next special figure (the special figure hold one before the target hold A (A-1). Variable display of special figures for (holding special figures)) is started. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the third "icon change effect EH3" (Tb → Ta) during the special figure change effect for the special figure hold of A-1. Since the current display mode of the hold icon HA is Tb, and the display mode of the hold icon HA in the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-1 defined in the scenario of the display mode is Ta, 3 In the second "icon change effect EH3", the "icon change effect EH" that changes the display mode from Tb to Ta is executed.

After that, when the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-1 is completed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of the special figure for the target hold A. During the variable display of the special map corresponding to each special map hold, the special map variation effect according to the special map variation pattern is executed. When the variable display of the special figure for the target hold A is started, the execution period of the "continuous hold change effect RH" also ends.

FIG. 37 (A) described above shows a case where all the special figure fluctuation patterns of the variable display of the special figure that are digested before the target hold A are “normal loss fluctuation” or “shortened loss fluctuation”. .. Assuming that the time required for "icon change effect EH", especially the time required for "icon change notice effect" or "icon change effect" is 3000 ms, in the case of these special figure change patterns, the special figure change time is at least 5000 ms. Yes, it is possible to secure sufficient time to execute the "icon change effect EH". On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation", the special figure fluctuation time is 1200 ms, and it is not possible to secure the time to execute the "icon change effect EH".

FIG. 37 (B) shows, more specifically, when "ultra-shortened loss variation" is included in the variable display special map fluctuation pattern of the special map that is digested before the target hold A. The case where the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold becomes "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation" is shown. It is assumed that the initial state of the hold icon HA is Td, and the scenario of the display mode is determined to be “Tc → Tb → Ta” as in FIG. 37 (A).

For example, it is assumed that after the target hold A occurs, five game balls enter the first starting port 11 during the execution of the special figure fluctuation effect of A-3, and five more special figure holds are added. .. In this case, in the special figure variation effect of A-3, the variation display time is 5000 ms or more, and there is sufficient time to execute the “icon change effect EH”. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has the first “icon change effect”. "Direction EH1" (Td → Tc) is executed. On the other hand, when the special figure hold of A-2 is exhausted, the number of special figure hold is 7. Therefore, "ultra-shortened loss variation" can be selected as the special figure variation pattern (see FIG. 29).

When the "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation" is selected, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 cancels the execution of the second "icon change effect EH2" (Tc → Tb). That is, during the special figure change of A-2, even if the change of the display mode is specified in the scenario of the display mode during the execution period of the "continuous hold change effect RH", the "icon change effect EH" is displayed. Do not execute. Then, instead of executing the "icon change effect EH", it is possible to display the predetermined cut-in image GCI so as to be within the special figure fluctuation time of A-2.

It is preferable that a plurality of types of cut-in image GCIs are provided and show the degree of expectation of a big hit. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, an image including the effect image GEF that draws attention to the hold icon HA corresponding to the target hold A (for example, the character “attention” or the image of the arrow pointing to the hold icon HA) is cut in. The image GCI is used, and two patterns of red and blue are prepared as the colors of the effect image GEF, respectively. Then, in the case of jackpot fluctuation, red color is easily selected, and in the case of loss fluctuation, blue color is easily selected. Alternatively, red is likely to be selected when the display mode of the hold icon HA changes in the variable display of the next special figure, and blue is selected when the display mode of the hold icon HA does not change in the variable display of the next special figure. It may be set easily. As described above, in the present embodiment, the cut-in image GCI is made to function as an effect suggesting the high or low possibility of the jackpot game and the possibility of the display mode of the hold icon HA being changed.

In addition, the cut-in image GCI is always displayed when it is "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation" during the period of "continuous hold change effect RH" (whether or not the change of the display mode is specified in the scenario of the display mode). It may be displayed regardless of), or it may be displayed when it is "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation" and a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition corresponds to the variable display of the special figure that changes the display mode of the hold icon HA, for example, based on the scenario of the display mode of the hold icon HA. Alternatively, it corresponds to a lottery for whether or not to display the cut-in image GCI in the case of "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation" and winning the lottery. In the lottery, if the display mode of the hold icon HA is variable based on the scenario of the display mode of the hold icon HA, the variable display of the special figure that does not change the display mode of the hold icon HA is used. Compared with the case where there is, the cut-in image GCI display may be set to be easier to win. By providing such a condition, the player can infer whether or not the display mode of the hold icon HA changes in the variable display of the special figure from the next time onward.

After that, when the special figure fluctuation effect of A-1 is started without a new special figure hold, the number of special figure hold is 6, and in the special figure change effect of A-1, the variation display time is 5000 ms or more. There will be. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the second "icon change effect EH2" (Tc → Ta) for changing the display mode of the hold icon HA from Tc to Ta during the execution of the special figure variation effect of A-1. ) Is executed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not change the display mode of the hold icon HA from Tc to Tb as the "icon change effect EH", but cuts (skips) this change to display the hold icon HA display mode. Execute "icon change effect EH" to change from Tc to Ta. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 advances the scenario of "continuous holding change effect RH" even during the period of "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation". Therefore, in the user's appearance, the display mode Tc (blue circular hold icon) → "cut-in image" → display mode Tb (red circular hold icon) is not displayed, but the display mode Tc (blue circular hold icon) → "cut". "In-image" → Display mode Ta (red star-shaped hold icon). As a result, the scenario of the display mode of the "continuous hold change effect RH" is completed, and it is possible to suggest the expected value of the jackpot that was originally planned to be announced to the user.

In addition, in this embodiment, during the period of "continuous hold change effect RH", when the "icon change effect EH" does not fit in the special figure variation pattern such as "ultra-shortened loss variation", the "icon change effect" is used. The cut-in image GCI is displayed as an alternative effect without executing "EH", but the alternative effect is not necessarily limited to the cut-in image GCI, and a special sound effect may be output, for example. Alternatively, it is not necessary to perform an alternative effect only by cutting the "icon change effect EH".

Further, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that "continuous hold change effect RH" is performed when the number of special figure hold is any of 3 to 5, but even when the number of special figure hold is 6 or more, " "Continuous hold change effect RH" may be performed. In this case, the scenario of the production mode is also abundant.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is used when the special figure hold occurs, when the variable display of the special figure for the existing special figure hold is already during the period of "continuous hold change effect RH", or when the execution is decided, or the existing one. If there is a special figure hold other than reach-free loss in the special figure hold, the special figure hold is not set as the target hold A in the "continuous hold change effect RH". That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not execute or executes the lottery based on the hold change selection table shown in FIG. 33 during the period of the "continuous hold change effect RH" or when the "continuous hold change effect RH" cannot be executed. Even so, the lottery result will be cancelled.

In the "continuous hold change effect RH" of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described above, the "icon change effect EH" is executed by the variable display of the special figure each time, but depending on the scenario of the change in the display mode, the "icon change effect EH" is executed. "Is not possible in some cases.

FIG. 39A shows the flow of “continuous hold change effect RH” when the initial mode of the hold icon HA is the display mode Td and the scenario of the display mode of the hold icon HA is “Tc → Tb → Tb”. ing.

Specifically, when the scenario of the display mode of the hold icon HA is "Tc → Tb → Tb", the first "icon change effect EH1" (Td → Tc) during the special figure change effect for the special figure hold of A-3. ) And the second "icon change effect EH2" (Tc → Tb) during the special figure change effect for the special figure hold of A-2 are the same as the flow shown in FIG. 37 (A) described above. However, in the scenario of the display mode, both the display mode for the special figure hold of A-2 and the display mode for the special figure hold of A-1 are display modes Tb, and the special figure for the special figure hold of A-1. "Icon change effect EH" does not occur during the variation effect.

FIG. 39 (B) shows, more specifically, when "ultra-shortened loss variation" is included in the variable display special map fluctuation pattern of the special map that is digested before the target hold A. The case where the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold becomes "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation" is shown. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 cancels the execution of the "icon change effect EH". That is, the execution of the second "icon change effect EH2" (Tc → Tb), which was planned to be performed in the "ultra-shortened loss fluctuation", is cut. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the above-mentioned cut-in image GCI so as to be within the special figure fluctuation time of A-2, instead of executing the “icon change effect EH”.

Even in this case, if the "icon change effect EH" becomes possible in the variable display of the special figure for the next A-1 special figure hold, the special for the A-1 special figure hold specified in the scenario. Since the display mode of the hold icon HA in the variable display of the figure is the display mode Tb, in the scenario of the original display mode, "icon change effect EH" is executed in the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-1. Although it is not necessary, the "icon change effect EH2" (Tc) that was originally planned to be executed during the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-1 and during the variable display of the special figure for the special figure hold of A-2. → Execute Tb). In other words, the scenario of "Continuous hold change effect RH" is advanced even during the period of "Ultra-shortened loss change", and the "Icon change notice effect" that was originally planned to be executed in the variable display of "Ultra-shortened loss change" is changed to "Icon change". By executing the "staging EH" later than the stage when it becomes possible, the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed to match the scenario of the display mode.

8. Effect of the Embodiment According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the variable display of the ultra-shortened loss variation occurs during the execution period of the continuous hold change effect RH, the individual effects constituting the continuous hold change effect RH. (Icon change effect EH) Execution is cut (skip) and only the scenario is advanced, and the continuous hold change effect RH thereafter is continued. Therefore, the player can know the result of the look-ahead determination by the continuous hold change effect RH without stopping the continuous hold change effect RH, and can suppress the deterioration of the interest.

It should be noted that the present embodiment is merely an example and does not limit the present invention in any way. Therefore, as a matter of course, the present invention can be improved and modified in various ways within the range not deviating from the gist thereof. Further, in the above-mentioned flowchart, the processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

Further, in the embodiment, the present invention is applied to the continuous hold change effect RH executed in the non-time saving state, but it may be applied to the continuous hold change effect RH executed in the time saving state. Further, in the embodiment, the game ball entered from the first starting port 11 is alternately distributed to the first branch passage 181 and the second branch passage 182, and the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 alternately. Although it is configured to hold, it may be configured that only the special figure hold of the special figure 1 is caused by the game ball entered from the first starting port 11. In this case, the special figure 2 determination process may be preferentially performed, or the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, while one of the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed, the other is not performed, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed. It may be configured to be performed in parallel.

Further, in the embodiment, the "icon change effect EH" constituting the "continuous hold change effect RH" is cut when the variation display time is a short ultra-shortened loss variation, but the degree of attention is high, for example. The "icon change effect EH" may be cut when the special figure variation pattern is determined to perform a specific effect (for example, a premier effect having an extremely low frequency of occurrence).

In addition, the content of the production can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, instead of the image display effect using the image display device 50, the effect suggesting that the winning opening is won by the operation of the structure may be used. The structure in this case may be, for example, an electric movable object driven by a sensor for detecting a prize, or a non-electric movable object (a non-electric movable object that operates under a load by a winning game ball). For example, it may be a so-called wind turbine).

Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine is determined to shift to the high probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but is based on the passage of the so-called V-probability machine (specific area 16 (V area) in the big winning opening). It may be configured as a gaming machine) that is controlled to a high probability state. Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probabilistic loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game, but it is a so-called ST machine (probability variation). It may be configured as a gaming machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1-type / 2-type mixer or a honey-type gaming machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a gaming machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

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

Further, in the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but instead of being composed of three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, 2 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 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.

A control method for realizing the functions of the gaming machine, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium for storing the computer program are also new and useful.

9. The invention shown in the above-described embodiment The invention shown in the following embodiment is shown in the above-mentioned embodiment. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of the invention are not limited to this appendix.

The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) in the first invention is a jackpot using numerical information acquired based on the entry into a predetermined ball entry port (first start port 11, second start port 12). It is possible to display a hit / fail determination means (game control microcomputer 101, S106) for performing a hit / fail judgment and a special symbol showing the result of the hit / fail judgment, and the variable display variation pattern of the special symbol is set and set. After the special symbol is variably displayed according to the fluctuation pattern, the special symbol display means (special symbol display 81) for stopping and displaying the special symbol and the numerical information before the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means are displayed. , A hold means (special figure hold storage unit 105) that stores a predetermined value as an upper limit number, and a hold image display means (effect) that displays a hold image (hold icon HA) corresponding to each numerical information stored in the hold means. A control microcomputer 121 and an image display device 50) are provided, and the reserved image display means can display the reserved image in a plurality of display modes indicating the degree of expectation of winning a big hit in the winning / failing determination. With respect to the specific hold image which is the hold image corresponding to the specific numerical information (target hold A) which is one of the numerical information stored in the hold means, the hit / fail of the hit / fail determination means using the specific numerical information. A hold change effect that changes the display mode of the specific hold image for each variable display of the special symbol over a period of a plurality of variable displays of the special symbol by the special symbol display means before the result of the determination is shown. (Continuous hold change effect RH) can be executed, and the hold image display means defines the display mode of the specific hold image in each of the plurality of variable displays of the special symbol. When the variation pattern when the Mth variable display is executed out of the plurality of variable displays of the special symbol is a predetermined variation pattern (ultra-shortened loss variation), the above-mentioned scenario can be executed. When the variation pattern when executing the Nth variable display after the Mth time without changing the display mode of the specific reserved image is not the predetermined variation pattern, the specific reserved image is defined in the scenario. It is characterized in that the display mode corresponds to the Nth variable display.

In pachinko gaming machines, the variation pattern (variation time) of the variable display of the special map may differ depending on the number of reserved special maps. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the display mode of the hold icon is changed over a plurality of variable displays of the special figure as a look-ahead effect, if an irregular fluctuation pattern occurs in the middle, the display mode of the hold icon is changed. It may not be possible to perform the production of. According to the configuration of the present invention, when a predetermined variation pattern occurs during a period in which the display mode of the reserved image is changed over a period of a plurality of variable displays, the display mode of the reserved image is not changed, and thereafter. If the variation pattern is other than the predetermined variation pattern, the display mode of the reserved image is set to the display mode of the order according to the scenario. That is, in the case of a predetermined variation pattern, the change in the display mode of the reserved image at that time is cut, and the effect based on the scenario of the subsequent change in the display mode of the reserved image is continued. Therefore, the player can know the result of the look-ahead determination according to the scenario without stopping the production based on the scenario of the change in the display mode of the reserved image, and can suppress the deterioration of the interest.

Further, the variation patterns that can be set by the special symbol display means include a first variation pattern (shortened loss variation) and a second variation pattern (ultra-shortening) in which the variation time is shorter than that of the first variation pattern. Loss variation) is included, and the second variation pattern may be the predetermined variation pattern. If the fluctuation time is short, there is a high possibility that the hold change effect cannot be executed because it does not fit in the fluctuation time. Therefore, by cutting the hold change effect in the case of the second fluctuation pattern and advancing the scenario of the change of the hold image, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest of the continuous effect.

Further, the reserved image display means can execute a special effect (icon change notice effect EK) for inciting a change in the display mode of the specific reserved image when the display mode of the specific reserved image is changed by the reserved change effect. It is preferable that the fluctuation time of the second fluctuation pattern is shorter than the time required to execute the special effect. When the variation time of the second variation pattern is shorter than the time of the specific effect, the specific effect cannot be executed during the execution of the second variation pattern, so that the present invention works favorably.

Further, the reserved image display means can execute a special effect (icon change notice effect EK) for inciting a change in the display mode of the specific reserved image when the display mode of the specific reserved image is changed by the reserved change effect. Further, the reserved image display means is said to be special when the variation pattern when the M-th variable display is executed out of the plurality of variable displays of the special symbol is the predetermined variation pattern. The special effect is also executed when the variation pattern when the Nth variable display is executed is not the predetermined variation pattern and the display mode of the specific reserved image is changed without executing the effect. It is good to do it. By advancing the scenario of the change of the reserved image and delaying the execution to the Nth time even if there is a special effect that is originally executed in the Mth time, a feeling of strangeness when advancing the scenario (for example, a specific reserved image without a special effect) It is possible to suppress a feeling of strangeness in which the display mode of the above changes.

Further, the reserved image display means has the predetermined variation when the variation pattern when the Mth variable display is executed out of the plurality of variable displays of the special symbol is the predetermined variation pattern. It is preferable that an alternative effect (display of the cut-in image GCI), which is an effect that fits within the fluctuation time of the pattern, can be executed. By executing the alternative effect, the space between the cut effect of the effect that changes the display mode of the reserved image is filled, and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed.

Further, in the alternative effect, it is preferable to cut-in and display an image showing the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot for the specific numerical information or an image suggesting that the specific reserved image is changed. By displaying the cut-in image as an alternative effect, it is possible to give the player an expectation for a big hit different from the continuous effect.

PY1 Pachinko game machine 40 Normal button 50 Image display device 50a Display unit

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A hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail of a jackpot using numerical information acquired based on the entry into a predetermined ball entry port, and
It is possible to display a special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination, set a variable display variation pattern of the special symbol, variably display the special symbol according to the set variation pattern, and then stop the special symbol. Special symbol display means to display and
A holding means for storing the numerical information before the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means with a predetermined value as an upper limit number, and
A hold image display means for displaying a hold image corresponding to each numerical information stored in the hold means, and a hold image display means.
Equipped with
The variation pattern that can be set by the special symbol display means includes a first variation pattern and a second variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the first variation pattern.
The reserved image display means is
The reserved image can be displayed in a plurality of display modes indicating the degree of expectation of winning a big hit in the winning / failing determination.
With respect to the specific reserved image which is the reserved image corresponding to the specific numerical information which is one of the numerical information stored in the holding means, the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means using the specific numerical information is It is possible to execute a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the specific hold image for each variable display of the special symbol over a period of a plurality of variable displays of the special symbol by the special symbol display means before being shown. can be,
Further, the reserved image display means is
The hold change effect can be executed according to a scenario that defines a display mode of the specific hold image in each of the plurality of variable displays of the special symbol.
When the variation pattern when the Mth variable display is executed out of the plurality of variable displays of the special symbol is the second variation pattern, the display mode of the specific reserved image is not changed. Instead of changing the display mode of the specific reserved image, it is possible to execute an alternative effect that is an effect that fits within the fluctuation time of the predetermined fluctuation pattern, and when executing the Nth variable display after the Mth time. When the variation pattern is the first variation pattern, the specific reserved image is set to the display mode corresponding to the Nth variable display specified in the scenario.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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