JP7113497B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine typified by a pachinko gaming machine.

In conventional gaming machines, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (jackpot game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, the determination is made by the game ball entering the start opening (entrance), and a round game with opening of the big winning opening is performed as a special game. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning the game balls in the big prize opening. The result of the determination is displayed to the player by the pattern display means, which displays the symbols variably and then stop-displays the symbols in a stopped state.

In addition, the game machine executes a variable performance during the variable display of symbols, and executes one performance mode among a plurality of performance modes in the variable performance. In each production mode, a highly anticipated pending display may be performed in the pending state before the symbols are variably displayed. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, a special hold display with five stages of expectations is performed as a hold display with a high degree of expectation.

JP 2016-159059 A

There is room for improvement in terms of performance. By installing the improved production, it can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the object is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game.

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification comprises determination means for determining whether or not to enter into a special game state advantageous to the player, and prior to making the determination, determining whether or not to enter into the special game state. A look-ahead determination means for performing a look-ahead determination and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect are provided, and the effect execution means includes a first effect mode , a specific effect mode and a non-specific effect mode . It is possible to set any one of the performance modes, and in the first performance mode, based on the result of the look-ahead determination, a look-ahead suggesting that the possibility of entering the special game state is high. Effect can be executed, and when changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode while executing the look-ahead effect, the look-ahead effect is continued even in the specific effect mode, and the look-ahead effect is performed. is not executed, there are times when the first effect mode changes to the specific effect mode and times when the non-specific effect mode changes, and when the look-ahead effect is being executed, the first effect mode Although the performance mode may change to the specific performance mode, the performance mode does not change to the non-specific performance mode, and when the look-ahead performance is executed, the first performance is higher than when the look-ahead performance is not executed. It is characterized in that it is easy to change from the production mode to the specific production mode .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of interest in games through presentation.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a first table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is the first specific example of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is the 1st specific example of a look-ahead determination table. It is the 1st specific example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st specific example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing; It is the second specific example of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a second specific example of the prefetch determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of chance production|presentation mode. (A) is a chance production mode determination table, (B) is a normal production mode determination table A, and (C) is a normal production mode determination table B. (A) is a pending icon selection table A, (B) is a pending icon selection table B, (C) is a pending icon selection table C, and (D) is a table showing types of pending icons. This is a character standby effect determination table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a character standby effect; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation flow of special figure fluctuation production|presentation. (A) is a chance-up effect selection table, and (B) is a door effect selection table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of door effect; It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a chance up production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example at the time of the production|presentation mode switching.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiment of the gaming machine of this invention is concretely described with reference to drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes are omitted or may be abbreviated. Further, in any flow chart described later, a plurality of processes in a plurality of arbitrary steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

<Basic embodiment>
Embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail later, but first, a basic embodiment that is the basis of the embodiments will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

1. Structure of Game Machine First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). Further, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" 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 has a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game 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.例文帳に追加Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU, which will be described later, is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via hinges 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 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1.

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball for firing the game ball (the amount that the firing device 72, which will be described later, drives the firing solenoid). It is Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. A lower decorative body 36 projecting greatly forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. An upper plate 34 is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k. A lower tray 35 is provided in the center of the lower part of the front face of the lower decorative body 36 for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 34 .

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. A second input device (hereinafter referred to as "special button") 41 that can be operated is provided on the right decorative body 32 that protrudes forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like.

A speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to protrude forward from the upper surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 consists of a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front side of the lower decorative body 36 . Further, a movable frame moving device 58 is attached as a performance device for increasing the interest in the game on the upper side of the left edge and right edge of the front frame 23m. 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.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a performance unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. - 特許庁First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A generally circular opening 1A is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1 when viewed from the front. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed so as to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall portion 1B so as to protrude forward.

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

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY1. Note that the game area 6 is provided with a large number of game pegs (not shown). The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 through a first start opening 11, a second start opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, In addition, a route is configured to moderately guide the player to the second prize-winning port 15 or the like.

In the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D formed with a first start opening 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second start winning device 11D that enables or disables entry into the second start opening 12. A device (a so-called “electric chew”) 12D is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is stationary. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball enters. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is the lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 1. Also, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D has an actuatable electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where entry of a game ball into the second starting port 12 is impossible or extremely difficult. Then, when the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric tube 12D opens", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is called "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

The winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 2. Also, when a game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a general prize winning opening 10 into which game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. Passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is the trigger for the normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") lottery (that is, normal pattern random number acquisition and determination: hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern lottery") and the variable display of the normal pattern. It's becoming The power chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game accompanied by the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Also, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning hole 14 into which a game ball can enter.

The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to block the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In this way, it is possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the first big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. In addition, the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") having a second big winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter. The second big winning device 15D has an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second big winning hole 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in an open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second big winning opening 15 is also called "closed state". In this manner, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When game balls enter the second big winning hole 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail. Inside the second big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning hole 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward is provided. It is

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

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

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in a second state (passage permission state: swinging in the front view of FIG. The left end of the dividing member 16k is positioned slightly to the left of the right end of the specific region 16, the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific region 16 directly above it, and the specific region 16 is open directly above it). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning port 15 to the specific area 16 is called a 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. Only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed 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 game balls passing through (entering) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

Only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered.

Also, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging the game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is Also, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

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

A first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting hole 11 or the general winning hole 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting to the left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first big winning port 14, and a second big winning port 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right, thereby passing the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14, or the second It is possible to aim to win a prize to the big prize opening 15.例文帳に追加

In addition, game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, first big winning opening 14, and second big winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

In addition, a display device 8 is arranged below and to the left of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 indicator 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure that is variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. In addition, the display device 8 has a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of special figures 1 pending (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 indicator 81a is suspended), which will be described later. And the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b which displays the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number that the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b is withheld) which will be described later is included.

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 start port 11 as a trigger. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called the special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called the special figure lottery. In addition, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure indicator 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure reservation indicator 83.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. 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 kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), the large winning openings (the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15) are opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

The special figure indicator 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 by its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays "□□■■□□■■" (□: lighting, ■ : off), the jackpot pattern consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure indicator 81 displays a losing pattern composed of lighting only the rightmost LED, such as "■■■■■■■□". do. In addition, 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 extinguished as a lost pattern.

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

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12, various random numbers (numerical information and judgment information) for performing special lottery etc. example) may be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering the game ball) to the first start port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning the game ball to the second start port 12 Various random numbers obtained by (entry) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 relation random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 relation random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. To the number of special figures 1 reservation that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figures 1 reservation) and the number of special figures 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figures 2 reservations) can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation", and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". In addition, the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number are collectively referred to as "special figure relation random number".

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special symbol 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 winning can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that the special figure relation random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

And the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83 . Each of the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the special figure reservation number by lighting the LED for the special figure reservation number. It is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the general map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The normal map to be stopped and displayed (stop normal map, normal map derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern (predetermined stop state normal pattern, i.e. winning pattern), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. .

The general pattern indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the general pattern according to the result of the general pattern lottery by its lighting mode. When the result of the normal pattern lottery is winning, the normal pattern display 82 displays a winning pattern composed of lighting of both LEDs such as "□□" (□: lighting, ■: lighting off). In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, a losing pattern composed of only the right LED lighting is displayed, such as "■□". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

Also, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the variable display of the normal map is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed stopped (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once .

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

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is formed by unitizing a plurality of devices that mainly produce production. An image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on-board movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "under-board movable device") 56 are mounted on the effect unit 1U.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, etc., and has a display section 50a capable of displaying patterns and the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k.

FIG. 5(A) schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not in operation. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (falls), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 drives, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (rises). do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered upper board movable body 55k or the raised lower board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot 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 the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, jackpot game effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 , a production control board (hereinafter referred to as a "sub-control board") 120 that performs control related to production such as a customer waiting production, an operation promotion production that prompts the operation during the period when the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is valid (operation valid period), In addition, a payout control board 170 and the like for controlling the payout of game balls is provided on the back side of the game board 1 from the image display device 50 . The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls games. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section that controls effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and uses the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.) It is sufficient if the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . By turning the power switch 191 ON or OFF, the power is turned on and off. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100 , or a backup power supply circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120 .

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a game ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 contains 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 figure variation pattern determination table. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached. In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105, normal figure reservation storage unit 106, and the like.

In addition, the main control board 100 has a game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and a game CPU 102 for clearing information stored in the game RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

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

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting hole sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11, and a second starting hole sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12. A starting opening sensor, a general winning opening sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10, a gate sensor that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first winning opening that detects a game ball that has won a first large winning opening 14. A big winning hole sensor, a second big winning hole sensor 15a that detects the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16), And, a non-specific area sensor 17a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17) is included. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the content of the detection. The types and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, the various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric throttle solenoid for driving the electric throttle opening/closing member 12k of the electric throttle 12D, and a normal AT opening/closing member 14k for the first prize winning device 14D. 1 big winning opening solenoid, second big winning opening solenoid for driving VAT opening/closing member 15k of second big winning device 15D, and distribution solenoid 16s for driving distribution member 16k of distribution device 16D are included. . The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Furthermore, the main control board 100 is connected with the display devices 8 (special figure display device 81, normal figure display device 82, and special figure reservation display device 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101 .

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

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

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

In addition, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 100 , the sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control details) by the main control board 100 . The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120 . That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. In the effect control microcomputer 121, the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123 are stored. It includes a performance CPU 122 that executes the program.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Also, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect I/O port section 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 . The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 is operated by the power supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1 from a predetermined island power supply (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply, the power board 190 operates. It operates by power supplied from a backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120 . A circuit including a capacitor or an internal battery (button battery or the like) 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 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, the image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 enables both transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images to be displayed on the image display device 50. (including background images) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads the image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the development 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 developed image data are appropriately synthesized and an 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 RGB signals. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display section 50a.

Note that the display list is composed of a command group for instructing 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 to draw the image, the order of priority of display, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

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, the performance control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, effect sound, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. to output

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform audio control. Furthermore, 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 SA serving as drive sources, and various lamps SL are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120 . Also, the sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators SA. Also, the sub-control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on commands received from the main control board 100 .

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal to the sub-control board 120 according to the detected content. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, and the like. It is possible to cause a predetermined operation to be performed. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151 . The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, etc., and each lamp emits light. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, light emission color, etc., also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM. Also, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. FIG.

3-1. Games Related to Universal Figures First, games related to universal charts will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 conducts a normal drawing lottery when the shot game ball passes through the gate 13. - 特許庁When the general pattern lottery is performed, the general pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the general pattern (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the normal map is also called "losing universal map" in order to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern, which will be described later. When the winning symbols are 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 losing normal figure is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. Also, in the following, when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not performed, the game ball passing through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general-pattern related random number when the general-pattern fluctuation start condition is established in performing such a series of games (normal-pattern lottery, variable display of the general-pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern related random numbers to be obtained. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a hit determination. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

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

3-1-2. Normal figure fluctuation Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal figure fluctuation pattern using one or more normal figure fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(B). The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

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

In each normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal pattern fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal pattern to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the normal figure fluctuation time between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of the normal figure when stopping the normal figure of loss (losing general figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is determined to be a normal figure fluctuation pattern, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning pattern For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, the normal pattern fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern in which the normal pattern fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed For the variable display of the figure, a normal figure variation pattern is determined in which the normal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . Moreover, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the normal pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the normal pattern.

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

Auxiliary games include elements (auxiliary game components) that constitute the auxiliary game, that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a game state. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9(C) 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. Also, the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the opening time of the electric chew 12D 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 (time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is held for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.00 seconds) that makes it easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 variable display (stopped display after performing the variable display) is performed on the special figure 1 display device 81a to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 1 includes a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big win game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12.例文帳に追加When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed in the special figure 2 display device 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 2 includes a big hit pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 2 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting hole 11 is called "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting hole 12 is called "establishment of the second starting condition". It says. Also, "satisfaction of the first starting condition" and "satisfaction of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "satisfaction of the starting condition". In addition, the special design losing pattern is also called "loss special pattern" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned normal pattern losing pattern.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the starting condition is established in performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for judging the jackpot symbol type. A reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded. Note that the random number is also called determination information.

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

In each jackpot determination table, a judgment value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot and loss, which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with a big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the probability of winning the jackpot.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination The jackpot pattern type determination is, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, uses one or more jackpot pattern type determination tables as shown in FIG. ) is a judgment for determining For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot constituted by the game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting port where the winning caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (that generated the jackpot symbol type determination) was performed. 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 performing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish from the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the allocation rate of the jackpot pattern type by the jackpot pattern type determination for the special pattern 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot pattern X and 50% for the jackpot pattern Y, and for the special pattern 2 It is possible for the jackpot pattern Z to make the distribution rate of the jackpot pattern type determined by the jackpot pattern type determination 100%. In this way, in the special figure 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first start port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second start port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type Different fractions are possible.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, uses one or more reach determination tables as shown in FIG. This is a judgment for determining whether

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

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is distributed to the reach determination results "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (not generate reach)". . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 10(C), it is possible to change the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. is. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)", which is performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing", is called "losing with reach", and "no reach (does not generate reach)". )” is sometimes referred to as “no reach”.

3-2-4. Toku-zu variation Toku-zu variation pattern determination uses one or more special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining (special figure variation pattern), and is performed in any case of a big hit or a loss as a result of the big hit determination. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and production flow (production content) of special figure fluctuation production, it is possible to include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination. As a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of starting opening where the winning caused by the special figure variation pattern determination is performed. 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 the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when.

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

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

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss. In addition, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss.

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

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the second column from the right of the table of FIGS. 11 and 12.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be named in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production. be. For example, the special figure variation pattern related to the jackpot is called "jackpot variation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is "L loss fluctuation", and in the loss with reach, the special fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is "N loss fluctuation", and the loss without reach Such a special figure variation pattern is referred to as "normal loss variation".

3-2-5. Prefetching determination Pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using one or a plurality of prefetching determination tables as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening related to the starting prize. That is, as the lookahead determination table, a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first start opening 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start opening 12 are used. , can be distinguished.

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

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and the second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state. It is possible to distinguish between this and the second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and the time between the start of the jackpot game and the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. In addition, below, 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 tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning port (first big winning port 14 or second big winning port 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), 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 using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As jackpot games, 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, the round game in which the first big winning hole 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big winning hole 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning openings 14 and 15 elapses, End the round game.

Also, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, it is possible to perform the jackpot game using both the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 or using only one of them.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific area 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 operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening/closing mode of the specific area 16. FIG. Hereinafter, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific area 16". In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (a constant opening and closing mode of the specific region 16), but a constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening and closing mode of the specific region 16), The difficulty (easiness) of entering the game ball into the specific area 16 in the big win game is set in combination with the opening/closing mode of the second big winning hole 15 in the big win game. Note that hereinafter, the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”.

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to 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 large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). In this way, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening and closing member with the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage") 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 in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V long open pattern is called "V long big hit". On the other hand, a big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short open pattern is called "V short big hit".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state", "high probability high base game state" and " It is possible to make it into any game state of "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" can be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win 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 "low-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the "high-probability low-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is 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 pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning a jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, it is possible to switch to a high probability state by passing a game ball through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of the jackpot symbol. The high-probability state can be switched 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", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or "high probability high base game state", and compared to the non-time saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. 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. Also, in the time saving state, using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is (See FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning of the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

Moreover, compared with a non-work-saving state, a time-saving state can make normal figure fluctuation|variation time short easily. For example, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-working time saving state is determined. Therefore, the time saving state has more execution times of the normal figure lottery per unit time.

In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the time saving state to be determined to be a hit in the hit determination as compared with the non-time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (eg, 59936/65536) than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) that is determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, the time-saving state has a larger number of hit determinations per unit time.

Thus, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, and the game balls are likely to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a jackpot election without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a non-time-saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a jackpot, a 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 win determinations without winning the big win or by winning the next big win.

In addition, in the time-saving state, it is easier to win a win than in the non-time-saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. There are three points about the game related to the normal figure, which are set to be advantageous to the player. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them.

In addition, the game state after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is a "low-probability low-base game state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the hit determination is performed but the jackpot determination is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above.

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22. FIG.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability production mode, a short working hours production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, a special variable production is performed in the "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 a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure fluctuation production and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A-1, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen G101 for setting the effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 16(A-2). is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), frequency setting of effects to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

Normal production mode can be set when special figure fluctuation production is performed in "low probability low base game state" or "high probability low base game state", and it is a production 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 first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the scenery of the mountains in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a; As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (normal nighttime background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure fluctuation effect is performed once or more times. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal front stage performance mode before reach is established and a normal rear stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the normal front stage effect mode, any 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 custom background image will be displayed. Also, a special performance mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-4, a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, the probability variation performance mode includes a probability variation front stage performance mode before the reach is established and a probability variation rear stage performance mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the variable probability front stage effect mode, the probability variable background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the variable probability latter stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

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

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when the jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot production mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening production is performed in which a winning image G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16(C-2), the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. A round production will be performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls are indicated on the display unit 50a. A jackpot ending effect is performed in which the total prize number image G112 is displayed.

It should be noted that the types of production modes can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. The production pattern is composed of, for example, number patterns of 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production pattern, the production pattern fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special figure, and the production pattern with the end of the variable display of the special figure. stops. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production, in addition to the fluctuation display of the production pattern, various functions such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, and the special button 41 It is possible to perform other productions using a production device. In this case, other effects can be continued even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

4-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area In the display portion 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a 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 figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, a small pattern area 50c can be provided in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed. The small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are composed of numeral patterns 1 to 9, for example.

In addition, in FIG. 17(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the medium effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect pattern region 50b2, right effect pattern region 50b3, and small pattern region 50c, but are not actually displayed.

4-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation 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. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for variable display of special symbols, FIG. 17 (B) , along with the start, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different. After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose stitches) suggesting a failure, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that indicate a failure, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6", in which the symbols on the left and right sides are not the same. On the other hand, if 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. and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (so-called reach pattern), and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

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

In the 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. decelerates 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. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that suggest reach-losing, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the middle symbols are 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", as shown in FIG. indicate. There are a plurality of types of stop modes suggesting a big win, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2", in which the left and right symbols are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that 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 game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the big win determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final stage of the SP reach-only production is reached, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit At 50a, an effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character is happy to have won a battle) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. ) is performed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a reach failure. At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change or add the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a mode indicating a big win (big win expectation) will be described in detail. The degree of jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, the execution probability of SP reach is If the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing", it is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "jackpot", it is 100%. Can be set higher. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B are made executable as SP reach, the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of big hit determination is ``losing'', and the result of big hit determination is ``big hit''. In the case of 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". For example, it is possible to set the SP reach B jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach A jackpot expectation. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the big win determination, it is possible to set the degree of expectation for the big win.

4-3. Suspended Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a suspended icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 20(A). The pending 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, depending on the special figure 1 pending number or the special figure 2 pending number, each A pending icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 20A, it is possible to provide an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

It should be noted that the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the pending icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number, or a display area that displays only one of them.

4-3-1. Suspension effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a suspension effect in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁The pending effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

In the pending effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the special figure 1 pending number is "0", the special figure fluctuation effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting hole 11 during the special figure fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. A pending icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is completed and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the pending icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed. The player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "1".

4-4. Notice Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is the effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input devices 40, 41, etc., and the result of the jackpot determination and the special figure variation pattern. It is possible to suggest the result of the judgment.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as an advance notice effect. The movable body performance is a performance for operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the movable body presentation, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a from the player's point of view, developing into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. Note that the movable body presentation is not limited to suggestions for developing SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation.

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

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 this button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. , an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and a button operation valid period. and an image representing the remaining time (operation effective period remaining time image G33). Note that 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, when the special button 41 is pressed 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. , the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display portion 50a from the player's point of view, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that 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. Prefetching Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a prefetching effect for the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve in which the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The look-ahead performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "missing", the pending icon HA may be displayed as "*" as a so-called fake effect. In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Moreover, it is not limited to changing the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to change or add as appropriate. For example, it is possible to change the stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure fluctuation production.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. A game RAM 104 is provided with counters, timers, buffers, and the like that appear in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below.

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

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

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

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

In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, captures the detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35, and uses the game as the lower tray full data. stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

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. That is, the processing for updating the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing ( S005) is completed and the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

After the special action process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and terminates the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), a power-off monitoring process when the power is cut off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. In addition, as other processing (S108), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls 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 into each winning hole. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next time (see FIG. 23), and an interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005). etc.

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

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

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage part 106 provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, four) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random numbers are not stored. Also, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 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 symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation 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), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area be. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired Toku-zu 2 related random number and the second look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting hole sensor. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 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 symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area be. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. Moreover, the 1st look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 relation random number and the 1st look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first starting port sensor including a first starting win command representing the result.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the second big winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106. - 特許庁In addition, based on the current gaming state, normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed to determine the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, to generate a normal pattern fluctuation start command including information about the result of the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, based on the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern, the normal pattern display device 82 is caused to start variable display of the normal pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the normal pattern. In the normal pattern variation process, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result in response to the lapse of the normal pattern variation time after the start of the variable display of the normal pattern being executed. Then, it generates a general pattern fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general pattern.

The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal design determination process, after a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop display of the normal pattern being executed, the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. Determine whether or not there is If the winning pattern 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.

Auxiliary game control processing is a process that is performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Moreover, according to the result of the said process, the command for auxiliary game control is produced|generated.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special action process (S106), a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol confirmation process, a big hit game control process, and a game state setting process are sequentially performed. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, based on the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, along with performing the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 2 reservation storage unit Perform shift processing. Also, based on the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process is performed. .

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

Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern decision processing is the processing which is done after special figure 2 decision processing. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table, determine the special figure 2 variation pattern. In addition, the determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. And to generate a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the reach determination, information of the special figure variation time associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern, etc. included. And, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 indicator 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2.

Special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 2 determination processing and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 relationship random number of the first area is special. It is cleared from the FIG. 2 reservation storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were obtained. And to generate a special figure 2 reservation number command representing the special figure 2 reservation number after the processing.

In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination for determining the jackpot pattern type is performed using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot pattern type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, and the special figure 1 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. In addition, the determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (the number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 1, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the reach determination, information about the result of the jackpot type determination, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 indicator 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1.

Special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 relationship random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 1 relationship random number of the first area is special. It is cleared from the FIG. 1 reservation storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were obtained. Then, to generate a special figure 1 reservation number command representing the special figure 1 reservation number after the processing.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, if there are both the special figure 2 reservation number and the special figure 1 reservation number, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are not performed in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of special symbols. In the special symbol variation processing, when the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol indicator 81 is caused to end the variable display of the special symbol and stop displaying the special symbol according to the result of the big hit determination. If the result of the big win determination is a big win, the big win pattern indicating the big win is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big win determination is a loss, the losing pattern indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. And, to generate a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the currently stopped and displayed special symbol is a big winning symbol, the game state is shifted to a big winning game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot type determination. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a losing pattern and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, it generates a high-probability end command indicating transition to the normal-probability state. In addition, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost design and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. And the time saving end command which shows transition to non-time saving state is generated. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a losing pattern and the number of reserved special figures 2 and the number of reserved special figures 1 are "0", the pachinko machine PY1 is waiting for a customer indicating that it is in a standby state. Generate commands.

[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, a jackpot game is played using a jackpot game control table. After shifting to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in accordance with 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 about the result of jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the high probability state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, it generates a high-probability setting command indicating the setting of the high-probability state. In addition, when changing from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, the time-saving state is set when the jackpot game state ends. When limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration of the time saving state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the time saving state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. And the time saving setting command which shows the setting of a time saving state is produced|generated.

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

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the control of the effect by the following effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[1. Sub control main processing]
The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example of the method of updating the random number counter for effect determination for various effects, the same method as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This is the same in 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 ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound) along with various effects performed by the image control board 140, and controls the lamp. Through the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or).

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010) and sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each 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 production 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 production RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011).

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

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

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.). I do. In effect timer update processing, the timer for measuring the time for each effect is updated. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio 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.

<First embodiment>
The first embodiment will be described below. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game ROM 103 stores a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 variation pattern using the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is used, but it is also possible to use the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 together.

Game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 variation pattern based on the result of jackpot determination, the result of reach determination and the special figure variation pattern random number in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process in the non-time saving state. As shown in FIG. 27, as special figure 1 variation patterns, "THP001" ~ "THP003", "THP011" ~ "THP013", "THP021" ~ "THP022" 8 kinds of special figure 1 variation patterns to be determined is possible. Which Toku-zu 1 variation pattern is determined depends on the Toku-zu variation pattern random number.

When the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", one of the three types of "THP001" to "THP003" is determined as the special figure 1 variation pattern. Of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns, "THP001" is easier to determine than other special figure 1 variation patterns. Incidentally, "THP001" is referred to as "normal SP jackpot variation", "THP002" is referred to as "sudden SP jackpot variation", and "THP003" is referred to as "N jackpot variation".

Also, if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", as a special figure 1 variation pattern, any of the three types of "THP011" to "THP013" It is determined. "THP013" of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns is easier to determine than other special figure 1 variation patterns. In addition, "THP011" is called "normal SP loss change", "THP012" is called "sudden SP loss change", and "THP013" is called "N loss change".

Also, if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", as a special figure 1 variation pattern, one of the two types of "THP021" to "THP022" It is determined. Which of the two types of Toku-zu 1 variation patterns is determined is different in allocation depending on the number of Toku-zu 1 reservations. If the number of special figures 1 pending is 0 to 1, "THP021" of 13000 ms with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time is likely to be determined, and if the number of special figures 1 pending is 2 to 4, special figures “THP022” with a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms is easily determined. "THP021" is referred to as "normal A losing variation", and "THP022" is referred to as "normal B losing variation".

Next, the look-ahead determination performed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. A prefetch determination table shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the game ROM 103 . The game control microcomputer 101 can perform prefetch determination using the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. This look-ahead determination includes a big hit look-ahead determination whether or not the acquired special symbol random number is determined to be a "big hit" in the big hit determination, and a special figure variation pattern random number that is acquired in the special figure variation pattern determination. Variation pattern look-ahead determination of whether it is determined to be a special figure variation pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 determines the start winning command based on the result of the prefetch determination. In the first embodiment, the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. 28 is used, but the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. 13 can also be used together.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines a start winning command based on the result of the big hit look-ahead determination or the result of the variation pattern look-ahead determination in the first start-up sensor processing when the non-time saving state is set. As shown in FIG. 28, it is possible to determine seven types of starting winning commands, namely, "command 001" to "command 003", "command 011" to "command 013", and "command 021" as starting winning commands.

If the result of the jackpot look-ahead determination is "big hit" and the result of the fluctuation pattern look-ahead determination is "normal SP jackpot variation", "command 001" is determined, and the result of the jackpot look-ahead determination is "jackpot", If the result of the fluctuation pattern prefetch judgment is "sudden SP big hit fluctuation", "command 002" is determined, the result of the big hit prefetch judgment is "big hit", and the result of the fluctuation pattern prefetch judgment is "N big hit fluctuation". , "command 003" is determined.

In addition, if the result of the big hit look-ahead judgment is "losing" and the result of the fluctuation pattern look-ahead judgment is "normal SP loss fluctuation", "command 011" is determined, and the result of the big hit look-ahead judgment is "losing" Yes, if the result of the fluctuation pattern prefetch judgment is "sudden SP loss fluctuation", "command 012" is determined, the result of the big hit prefetch judgment is "loss", and the result of the fluctuation pattern prefetch judgment is "N loss If it was "variation", "command 013" was determined, the result of the big hit look-ahead judgment was "loss", and the result of the variation pattern look-ahead judgment was "normal A loss variation" or "normal B loss variation". In this case, "command 021" is determined.

Next, the production modes that can be set by the production control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 30. FIG. When the non-time saving state is set, the production control microcomputer 121 has the above-mentioned "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode" and "third normal production mode" (Fig. 16 (B-1 ) to FIG. 16(B-3)), a “chance presentation mode” can be set.

The "first normal production mode" is a production mode that may be switched when any of the "second normal production mode", "third normal production mode" and "chance production mode" is set. is. The "second normal production mode" is a production mode that may be switched when any of the "first normal production mode", "third normal production mode" and "chance production mode" is set. is. The "third normal production mode" is a production mode that may be switched when any of the "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode" and "chance production mode" is set. is. The "chance production mode" is a production mode that may be switched when any of the "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode" and "third normal production mode" is set. is. Incidentally, after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the "first normal effect mode" is set first.

FIG. 29A is a diagram showing a state when the "first normal effect mode" is set, and the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed on the display section 50a. FIG. 29B is a diagram showing a state when the "second normal effect mode" is set, and the evening normal background image G103 is displayed on the display section 50a. FIG. 29(C) is a diagram showing a state when the "third normal effect mode" is set, in which the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display section 50a. FIG. 29(D) is a diagram showing a state when the "chance effect mode" is set. A band image G11a suggesting "Mode" is displayed in the upper and lower portions of the display section 50a.

When the game control microcomputer 101 determines the start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 121 can perform mode transition determination based on the determined starting winning command. The mode transition determination includes first mode transition determination, second mode transition determination, and third mode transition determination. The first mode transition determination is set to "chance production mode" when any production mode of "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode" and "third normal production mode" is set. This determination is for determining whether or not to switch. In the second mode transition determination, when it is determined not to switch to the "chance production mode" in the first mode transition judgment, whether or not to switch to a production mode other than the "chance production mode" and "the first normal production mode ”, “second normal effect mode” and “third normal effect mode”. When the "chance production mode" is set, the third mode transition determination determines whether or not to switch to a production mode other than the "chance production mode", and "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode", mode" and "third normal effect mode". The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the first mode shift determination using the chance effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 30(A), and the second mode shift using the normal effect mode determination table A shown in FIG. 30(B). A determination is made, and the third mode transition determination is performed using the normal effect mode determination table B shown in FIG. 30(C).

1st mode shift determination is performed only when the present production mode is any one of "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode" and "third normal production mode". In the chance production mode determination table used in the first mode transition judgment, the probability of switching to the "chance production mode" differs depending on whether the first to third suspension change productions described later are being executed or being executed. . When the first to third pending change effects are being executed or are being executed, the probability of switching to the "chance effect mode" increases. If the starting winning command is "command 001" or "command 002", it is determined that the switching to the "chance production mode" is performed at a rate of 40%. , While it is determined not to switch to the "chance production mode" at a rate of 60%, the first to third suspension change productions are being executed or are being executed, and the start winning commands are "command 001" and "command 002". In the case of , it is determined to switch to the "chance presentation mode" at a rate of 50%, and it is determined not to switch to the "chance presentation mode" at a rate of 50%. Also, if the start winning command is "command 011" or "command 012" instead of during or during execution of the first to third pending change effects, switching to "chance effect mode" at a rate of 30% While it is determined not to switch to the "chance production mode" at a rate of 70%, it is during or at the time of execution of the first to third pending change productions, and the start winning command is "command 011", "command 012", it is determined to switch to the "chance presentation mode" at a rate of 35%, and it is determined not to switch to the "chance presentation mode" at a rate of 65%. Also, regardless of whether or not the first to third pending change effects are being executed, if the start winning command is "command 003" or "command 013", switching to "chance effect mode" at a rate of 10% 90% of the time, it is determined not to switch to the "chance production mode". Further, regardless of whether the first to third pending change effects are being executed or not, if the starting winning command is "command 021", it is determined not to switch to the "chance effect mode" at a rate of 100%. In other words, "Command 001", "Command 002", and "Command 003" determined when it is determined to be "big hit" in the jackpot look-ahead determination are determined to be "loss" in the jackpot look-ahead determination. The probability that switching to the "chance presentation mode" is determined is higher than "command 011", "command 012", "command 013", and "command 021" that are determined when the mode is changed. Therefore, the "chance production mode" functions as a production mode suggesting that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played. Note that the probability of switching to the "chance production mode" can be changed as appropriate.

The second mode transition determination is when the current production mode is any of the "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode" and "third normal production mode", and in the first mode transition judgment It is performed only when it is determined not to switch to the "chance production mode". In the normal effect mode determination table A used in the second mode transition determination, the probability of switching the effect mode differs depending on whether the first to third suspension change effects are being executed or not. When the first to third pending change effects are being executed or are being executed, it is determined that the effect mode is not switched at a rate of 100%, and the effect mode is restricted from being switched. When the current performance mode is the ``first normal performance mode'' instead of during or at the time of execution of the first to third pending change performances, it is determined to switch to the ``second normal performance mode'' at a rate of 5%, It is determined to switch to the "third normal production mode" at a rate of 5%, and it is determined not to switch the production mode at a rate of 90%. Also, when the current performance mode is the "second normal performance mode" instead of during or at the time of execution of the first to third suspension change performances, it is determined to switch to the "first normal performance mode" at a rate of 5%. Then, it is determined to switch to the "third normal production mode" at a rate of 5%, and it is determined not to switch the production mode at a rate of 90%. In addition, when the current performance mode is the "third normal performance mode" instead of during or at the time of execution of the first to third suspension change performances, it is determined to switch to the "first normal performance mode" at a rate of 15%. Then, it is determined to switch to the "second normal effect mode" at a rate of 15%, and it is determined not to switch the effect mode at a rate of 70%. That is, when the current production mode is "first normal production mode" or "second normal production mode" instead of during or during execution of the first to third pending change productions, the production mode has a probability of 1/10 is switched, and when the current presentation mode is the "third normal presentation mode", the presentation mode is switched with a probability of 3/10. The probability of switching to the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode" or "third normal effect mode" can be changed as appropriate.

3rd mode shift determination is when the current production mode is the "chance production mode", and the variable of the special figure based on the special figure 1 reservation related to the start winning command that has been switched to the "chance production mode" Only done after the display is finished. In the normal production mode judgment table B used in the third mode transition judgment, it is judged to switch to the "first normal production mode" at a rate of 15%, and it is judged to switch to the "second normal production mode" at a rate of 15%. Then, it is determined to switch to the "third normal effect mode" at a rate of 20%, and it is determined not to switch the effect mode at a rate of 50%. In other words, the "chance production mode" is, when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure 1 hold related to the start winning command that has been switched to the "chance production mode" is completed, the production mode has a probability of 1/2. can be switched. The probability of switching to the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode" or "third normal effect mode" can be changed as appropriate.

The effect control microcomputer 121 switches the effect mode when it is determined to switch the effect mode by the first mode transition determination, the second mode transition determination or the third mode transition determination. In the first embodiment, the production mode is switched in the next special figure fluctuation production, but the timing of switching the production mode, such as switching the production mode in the next special figure fluctuation production, can be changed as appropriate. is. Details of when the presentation mode is switched will be described later.

Next, the pending icon HA that can be displayed by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described. Even when the production control microcomputer 121 sets any of the "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode", "third normal production mode" and "chance production mode", In the production, it is possible to display the pending icon HA suggesting the special figure 1 pending number in the pending icon display area 50d (see FIG. 20(A)). As shown in FIG. 31(D), the pending icons HA include nine types of pending icons HA: sun icons A to C, umbrella icons A to C, and cloud icons AC.

In the "first normal effect mode", the sun icons A to C are displayed, and the umbrella icons A to C and the cloud icons A to C are not displayed. The sun icon A is displayed in yellow, the sun icon B is displayed in green, and the sun icon C is displayed in red. Further, in the "second normal effect mode", the umbrella icons A to C are displayed, and the sun icons A to C and the cloud icons A to C are not displayed. Umbrella icon A is displayed in blue, umbrella icon B is displayed in green, and umbrella icon C is displayed in red. Further, in the "third normal effect mode", cloud icons A to C are displayed, and sun icons A to C and umbrella icons A to C are not displayed. The cloud icon A is displayed in white, the cloud icon B is displayed in green, and the cloud icon C is displayed in red. Therefore, for example, when the sun icon A is displayed in the "first normal effect mode" and the mode is switched to the "second normal effect mode", the sun icon A is changed to the umbrella icon A, and the "second normal effect mode" is changed. When the umbrella icon A is displayed in the "production mode" and the mode is switched to the "third normal production mode", the umbrella icon A is changed to the cloud icon A.

Further, in the "chance rendering mode", any of the sun icons A to C, the umbrella icons A to C, and the cloud icons A to C may be displayed. When the "first normal production mode" is switched to the "chance production mode", the sun icons A to C are displayed, and when the "second normal production mode" is switched to the "chance production mode", an umbrella Icons A to C are displayed, and cloud icons A to C are displayed when the "third normal effect mode" is switched to the "chance effect mode". Therefore, for example, when the sun icon B is displayed in the "first normal effect mode" and the mode is switched to the "chance effect mode", the sun icon B is continuously displayed without being changed. become.

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 effect control microcomputer 121 is stored in the start winning command storage unit. A pending icon HA can be displayed based on the start winning command that has been entered. The starting winning command stored in the starting winning command storage unit is erased by performing the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure 1 suspension in which the starting winning command is determined.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33, effects that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 in accordance with the start winning command determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects in the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode", and "third normal effect mode".

A. First pending change effect "First pending change effect" is a look-ahead effect in which the sun icon B and the sun icon C are displayed as the pending icon HA suggesting the number of special figures 1 pending in the "first normal effect mode". be. The ``first pending change effect'' is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot look-ahead determination is ``jackpot'' than when the result is ``losing'', so there is a high possibility that the jackpot game will be performed. It functions as a suggestive production. In addition, in the "first pending change effect", the results of the special figure fluctuation pattern look-ahead determination were "normal SP big hit fluctuation", "sudden SP big hit fluctuation", "normal SP loss fluctuation", and "sudden SP loss fluctuation". Since it may be performed in some cases, it also functions as an effect that suggests that "SP reach" may be performed. In addition, since the "first pending change effect" may switch to the "chance effect mode" after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting the possibility of switching to the "chance effect mode".

B. Second hold change effect "Second hold change effect" is a look-ahead effect in which the umbrella icon B and the umbrella icon C are displayed as the hold icon HA suggesting the number of special 1 reservations in the "second normal effect mode". be. The ``second pending change effect'' is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot look-ahead determination is ``jackpot'' than when the result is ``losing'', so that there is a high possibility that the jackpot game will be performed. It functions as a suggestive production. In addition, for the "second pending change effect", the results of the special figure fluctuation pattern look-ahead determination were "normal SP big hit change", "sudden SP big hit change", "normal SP loss change", and "sudden SP loss change". Since it may be performed in some cases, it also functions as an effect that suggests that "SP reach" may be performed. In addition, since the "second pending change effect" may switch to the "chance effect mode" after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of switching to the "chance effect mode".

C. 3rd Suspension Change Effect “3rd Suspension Change Effect” is a look-ahead effect in which cloud icons B and C are displayed as suspension icons HA suggesting the number of special 1 reserves in the “3rd normal effect mode”. be. The "third pending change effect" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot prefetch determination is "jackpot" than when the result is "losing", so that there is a high possibility that the jackpot game will be performed. It functions as a suggestive production. In addition, in the "third pending change effect", the results of the special figure fluctuation pattern look-ahead determination were "normal SP big hit fluctuation", "sudden SP big hit fluctuation", "normal SP loss fluctuation", and "sudden SP loss fluctuation". Since it may be performed in some cases, it also functions as an effect that suggests that "SP reach" may be performed. In addition, since the "third pending change effect" may switch to the "chance effect mode" after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting the possibility of switching to the "chance effect mode".

D. Character Waiting Effect “Character waiting effect” is a look-ahead effect in which a horse image is displayed in the “first normal effect mode”, “second normal effect mode” and “third normal effect mode”. The ``character waiting effect'' is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot prediction judgment is ``jackpot'' than when the result is ``losing'', suggesting that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. It works as a performance. In addition, since the "character standby effect" may switch to the "chance effect mode" after that, it also functions as an effect that suggests the possibility of switching to the "chance effect mode".

Next, various effects executed in the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode", and "third normal effect mode" will be specifically described. First, "first suspension change effect", "second suspension change effect", and "third suspension change effect" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "first pending change effect" when the "first normal effect mode" is set, and the "second normal effect mode" when the "second normal effect mode" is set. 2 pending change effect" can be executed, and "3rd hold change effect" can be executed when the "third normal effect mode" is set. The "first pending change effect", the "second pending change effect", and the "third pending change effect" suggest the possibility that a jackpot game will be executed.

When the "first normal production mode" is set, the production control microcomputer 121 uses the holding icon selection table A shown in FIG. can be determined, and when the "second normal production mode" is set, using the pending icon selection table B shown in FIG. It can be determined, and when the "third normal effect mode" is set, the type of the pending icon HA suggesting the special figure 1 pending number is determined using the pending icon selection table C shown in FIG. 31 (C) It is possible.

In the reserved icon selection table A, when the start winning commands are "command 001" and "command 002", the sun icon A is selected at a rate of 50%, the sun icon B at 20%, and the sun icon C at 30%. be done. Further, when the start winning commands are "command 011" and "command 012", the sun icon A is selected at a rate of 80%, the sun icon B at 15%, and the sun icon C at 5%. Further, when the starting winning commands are "command 003" and "command 013", the sun icon A is selected at a rate of 90%, the sun icon B at a rate of 10%, and the sun icon C is not selected. Further, when the start winning command is "command 021", the sun icon A is selected at a rate of 100%, and the sun icons B and C are not selected. Therefore, in the order of sun icon A<sun icon B<sun icon C, the degree of expectation for a big win increases.

In the reserved icon selection table B, when the starting winning commands are "command 001" and "command 002", the umbrella icon A is selected at a rate of 50%, the umbrella icon B at 20%, and the umbrella icon C at 30%. be done. Further, when the starting winning commands are "command 011" and "command 012", the umbrella icon A is selected at a rate of 80%, the umbrella icon B at 15%, and the umbrella icon C at 5%. Further, when the starting prize-winning commands are "command 003" and "command 013", the umbrella icon A is selected at a rate of 90%, the umbrella icon B is selected at a rate of 10%, and the umbrella icon C is not selected. Further, when the starting winning command is "command 021", the umbrella icon A is selected at a rate of 100%, and the umbrella icon B and the umbrella icon C are not selected. Therefore, in the order of umbrella icon A<umbrella icon B<umbrella icon C, the degree of expectation for a big win increases.

In the reserved icon selection table C, when the starting winning commands are "command 001" and "command 002", the cloud icon A is selected at a rate of 30%, the cloud icon B at 30%, and the cloud icon C at 40%. be done. Further, when the starting winning commands are "command 011" and "command 012", the cloud icon A is selected at a rate of 60%, the cloud icon B at 25%, and the cloud icon C at 15%. Further, when the starting winning commands are "command 003" and "command 013", the cloud icon A is selected at a rate of 80%, the cloud icon B at a rate of 20%, and the cloud icon C is not selected. Further, when the start winning command is "command 021", the cloud icon A is selected at a rate of 100%, and the cloud icon B and the cloud icon C are not selected. Therefore, in the order of cloud icon A<cloud icon B<cloud icon C, the degree of expectation for a big win increases.

It should be noted that the selection rate for selecting the type of pending icon HA can be changed as appropriate.

The effect control microcomputer 121 can display the suspended icon HA selected by the suspended icon selection table A, the suspended icon selection table B, or the suspended icon selection table C in the suspended icon display area 50d or the icon display area 50e. In the first embodiment, the display of the sun icon B or the sun icon C is referred to as the "first pending change effect", and the display of the umbrella icon B or the umbrella icon C is referred to as the "second pending change effect". No, the display of the cloud icon B or the cloud icon C is called a "third pending change effect".

The pending icon display area 50d is composed of four display areas, a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4 (see FIG. 29(A)). A pending icon HA is displayed in each of the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4 according to the pending number. When the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second display A pending icon HA is displayed in the area 50d2, and when the special figure 1 pending number is "3", the pending icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2 and the third display area 50d3. , When the special figure 1 reserved number is "4", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, the third display area 50d3 and the fourth display area 50d4. Then, in response to the start of the special figure fluctuation effect (according to the digestion of the special figure 1 suspension), the suspension icon HA displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 moves to the third display area 50d3. Then, the hold icon HA displayed in the third display area 50d3 moves to the second display area 50d2, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area moves to the first display area 50d1. The pending icon HA displayed in the first display area 50d1 is displayed in the icon display area 50e as the icon TA (see FIG. 29A). In the first embodiment, the icon TA is erased when the special figure fluctuation effect ends. can be

Here, the effect periods of the "first suspension change effect", the "second suspension change effect", and the "third suspension change effect" will be described. The effect period of the ``first pending change effect'' corresponds to the period during which the sun icon B or the sun icon C is displayed, and the effect period of the ``second pending change effect'' is the display of the umbrella icon B or the umbrella icon C. The rendering period of the "third pending change rendering" corresponds to the period during which the cloud icon B or the cloud icon C is displayed. For example, when the sun icon B is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 as "first pending change effect", the sun icon B is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4→third display area 50d3→second display area 50d2→first Since the display area 50d1→the icon display area 50e is displayed in this order and is erased in the icon display area 50e, the sun icon B is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4 during the effect period of the "first pending change effect" in this case. is displayed until the icon is erased in the icon display area 50e. That is, in the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode", and "third normal effect mode", "first hold change effect", "second hold change effect", and "third hold change effect" After the start, when the production mode is switched to the "chance production mode", as described above, since the pending icon HA is continuously displayed without being changed, even in the "chance production mode" 1st pending change effect”, “second pending change effect”, and “third pending change effect” are continued.

Next, the "character standby effect" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "character standby effect" when the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode", and "third normal effect mode" are set. In the "character standby effect", the possibility of switching to the "chance effect mode" is suggested.

The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the character standby effect determination table shown in FIG. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the "character standby effect" by pressing the button. When making the determination, the result of the first mode transition determination is referred to.

In the character standby effect determination table, when it is determined to switch to the "chance effect mode" by the first mode transition determination, it is determined that the "character standby effect" is executed at a rate of 70%, and the "character wait effect" is performed at a rate of 30%. It is determined not to execute "standby effect". Also, if it is determined not to switch to the "chance effect mode" by the first mode transition determination, it is determined to execute the "character standby effect" at a rate of 30%, and the "character standby effect" is executed at a rate of 70%. Decide not to. Therefore, when the "character standby effect" is executed, the possibility of switching to the "chance effect mode" is higher than when the "character standby effect" is not executed. Note that the execution probability of the "character standby effect" can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 33(A) to 33(D) are diagrams showing how the "character standby effect" is performed. Here, the case where the "first normal effect mode" is set and the "character standby effect" is performed when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2" will be described. As shown in FIG. 33A, the normal daytime background image G102 is displayed on the display section 50a, and the sun icon A is displayed on the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, and the icon display area 50e. When a game ball newly wins the first starting hole 11, as shown in FIG. ) is displayed, and a “character standby effect” is performed.

In the "character standby effect", a horse image G20 is displayed on the daytime normal background image G102. This horse image G20 is the same horse as the horse displayed in the "chance production mode", and suggests that the horse image G20 may switch to the "chance production mode". After that, when a new special figure fluctuation production is started, if it is determined not to switch to the "chance production mode" in the first mode transition determination, as shown in FIG. mode” (here, the “first normal effect mode” remains), and the horse image G20 is erased from the display section 50a. On the other hand, when it is determined to switch to the "chance production mode" in the first mode transition determination, as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 29).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 34 to 40, according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101, the special figure variation production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following productions in the special figure fluctuation production.

E. Normal Fluctuation "Normal Fluctuation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special figure. "Normal fluctuation" is performed first in the special figure fluctuation production, so it functions as a production that suggests that the special figure fluctuation production has been started.

F. Reach "Reach" is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol after the "normal variation". "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", so it functions as an effect suggesting the possibility of a jackpot game being played. In addition, since "ready-to-win" may develop into ready-to-win effects such as "N-reach" and "SP-to-win" after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that the ready-to-win effects may be performed.

G. N-reach "N-reach" is an effect that may be performed after "reach" is established, and is a ready-to-win effect in which the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. Since "N reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it functions as an effect suggesting the possibility of a jackpot game being played.

H. SP Reach "SP Reach" is an effect sometimes performed after "Normal Fluctuation" or after "N Reach", and is a reach effect in which the main character battles with the enemy character. Since "SP reach" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" than when the result is "losing", it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. . In addition, since a jackpot game is more likely to be played when "N reach" develops into "SP reach" than when "N reach" does not develop into "SP reach", "SP reach" is It also functions as a production that suggests that the expectation of a big hit is higher than "N reach".

I. SP Introductory Effect “SP Introductory Effect” is a performance that may be performed in “Normal Fluctuation”, and is an announcement effect in which an image of an enemy character appearing in “SP Reach” is displayed. Since the "SP introduction effect" is performed after that, the "SP reach" functions as a effect suggesting that the "SP reach" will be performed.

J. Chance-Up Effect The “chance-up effect” is an effect that may be performed in the “normal variation”, and is an advance notice effect in which a chance image is displayed. Since the "chance-up effect" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big win", it functions as an effect suggesting the possibility of a jackpot game being played. In addition, the "chance up production" is more likely to be performed when "N reach" is established than when "reach" is not established, so it is a production that suggests that the possibility of "reach" being established is high. also works.

K. Door production (equivalent to prescribed suggestive production)
The “door effect” is a effect that may be performed in the “normal variation”, and is an advance notice effect in which the background image is hidden by the door image. Since the "door effect" may switch the effect mode after that, it functions as an effect suggesting that the effect mode may switch. In addition, since the "door effect" may be followed by the "SP reach", it also functions as a effect suggesting that the "SP reach" may be performed. Further, since the "door effect" may be followed by the "chance-up effect", it also functions as an effect suggesting that the "chance-up effect" may be performed.

Next, the production flow of the main special figure fluctuation production will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the effect flow, and according to the display of the effect image, the light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the speaker. 52 can be performed.

In the special figure variation effect where the special figure 1 variation pattern is "normal SP big hit variation" and "normal SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. An effect flow composed of "SP reach" is executed. It should be noted that "door production", "chance up production" may be performed in the "normal fluctuation" in these special figure fluctuation production.

Special figure 1 variation pattern is "sudden SP big hit variation", "suddenly SP loss variation" special figure variation production, as shown in FIG. Flow is executed. In addition, "door effect" and "SP introduction effect" may be performed in "normal variation" in these special figure variation effects.

In the special figure variation performance of the special figure 1 variation pattern "N jackpot variation" and "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. A production flow is executed. It should be noted that "door production", "chance up production" may be performed in the "normal fluctuation" in these special figure fluctuation production.

In the special figure variation performance of the special figure 1 variation pattern "normal A loss variation" and "normal B loss variation", as shown in FIG. be. It should be noted that "door production" may be performed in the "normal fluctuation" in these special figure fluctuation production.

Next, the main effects executed in the special figure fluctuation effect will be specifically described. It should be noted that, in the special figure variation effect described below, along with the variation display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also performed, but the illustration of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is omitted. I have something to do. In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production described below, the display of the pending icon HA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the pending icon HA may be omitted.

First, the “door presentation” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "door effect" in the "normal variation". The effect mode of the "door effect" includes the effect mode A (corresponding to the first effect mode) and the effect mode B (corresponding to the second effect mode). The "door presentation" of presentation mode A is a presentation in which a normal door image G13a with a display color of brown is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the "door presentation" of presentation mode B is a special door image G13b with a display color of red. is an effect displayed on the display unit 50a.

The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the door effect selection table shown in FIG. It is possible to select whether to execute. In the door effect selection table, the selection result of "chance up effect" in the chance up effect selection table shown in FIG. The selection is made based on the special figure 1 variation pattern when "effect" is performed and when the effect mode is switched. Details of the chance-up effect selection table will be described later. The selection ratio indicated by the door effect selection table shown in FIG. 35(B) can be changed as appropriate.

The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "door effect" selected using the door effect selection table. FIGS. 36A to 36D are diagrams showing how the "door effect" is performed. As shown in FIG. 36(A), when the background image (here, normal daytime background image G102) is displayed on the display unit 50a, when the "normal fluctuation" is started, FIG. As shown in B), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display section 50a, and the "door performance" is performed.

In the "door effect", as shown in FIG. 36C, a door image (here, a special door image G13b) is displayed on the display section 50a so as to hide the background image. Then, after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has passed, the door image is opened and the background image is erased from the display section 50a as shown in FIG. 36(D). At this time, although the details will be described later, there are times when the "SP introduction effect" is performed, when the "chance up effect" is performed, and when the effect mode is switched.

Next, "SP reach" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 has a time to execute "SP reach" after performing "N reach" and a time to execute "SP reach" after performing "door effect" in "normal variation". . If the special figure 1 variation pattern is "normal SP jackpot variation" or "normal SP loss variation", execute "SP reach" after performing "N reach", and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "suddenly SP jackpot In the case of "fluctuation" and "suddenly SP losing fluctuation", "SP reach" is executed after performing "door performance" in "normal fluctuation".

FIGS. 37(A) to 37(F) are diagrams showing how "SP reach" is performed after "N reach". When the "normal fluctuation" is started in the special figure fluctuation production, as shown in FIG. Variable display. After that, as shown in FIG. 37(B), when the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same mode (for example, "5") and "reach" is established, "N reach" is performed. . In "N reach", as shown in FIG. 37(C), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 is gradually decelerated. After that, "SP reach" is performed without stopping the medium effect symbol EZ2.

In "SP Reach", as shown in FIG. 37D, a main character image G10 and an enemy character image G14 are displayed on the display section 50a, and a battle effect is performed in which the main character and the enemy character battle. After that, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "normal SP big hit variation", as shown in FIG. ) to stop display. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "normal SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. stop display at the reach (loss).

FIGS. 38A and 38B are diagrams showing how "SP reach" is performed after "normal variation". When the "normal fluctuation" is started in the special figure fluctuation production, as shown in FIG. ), the “SP introduction effect” is performed.

In the "SP introduction effect", as shown in FIG. 38(B), the enemy character image G14 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and "SP reach" is performed without "reach" being established (FIG. 37 (D). ) to FIG. 37(F)). The enemy character image G14 displayed in the "SP introduction effect" is erased when the "SP reach" starts.

Next, the "chance-up effect" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "chance up effect" after performing the "door effect" in the "normal variation". There are a performance mode C and a performance mode D in the performance mode of the "chance-up performance". The “chance up effect” of the effect mode C is a effect in which a chance image G12a whose display color is blue is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the “chance up effect” of the effect mode D is a chance image G12b whose display color is red. is an effect displayed on the display unit 50a.

The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the chance-up effect selection table shown in FIG. It is possible to select whether to execute "performance". When selecting, the result of the first mode transition determination and the result of the second mode transition determination are referred to, and selection is performed when the effect mode cannot be switched by the first mode transition determination or the second mode transition determination. In the chance-up effect selection table, selection is made based on the special figure 1 variation pattern. Specifically, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "normal SP jackpot variation" and "A jackpot variation", the production mode C is 20%, the production mode D is 30%, and the non-execution is selected at a rate of 50%. be done. In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "normal SP loss variation" and "N loss variation", production mode C is selected at a rate of 30%, production mode D at 10%, and non-execution at a rate of 60%. Also, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "sudden SP big hit variation", "sudden SP loss variation", "normal A loss variation", "normal B loss variation", non-execution is selected at a rate of 100%, Effect mode C and effect mode D are not selected. Therefore, the degree of expectation for a big win is higher in the performance mode D than in the performance mode C. It should be noted that the selection ratio indicated by the chance-up effect selection table shown in FIG. 35(A) can be appropriately changed.

The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "chance-up effect" selected using the chance-up effect selection table. FIGS. 39(A) and 39(B) are diagrams showing how the "chance up effect" is performed. When the "normal fluctuation" is started in the special figure fluctuation production, as shown in FIG. ), a “chance-up production” is performed.

In the "chance up effect", as shown in FIG. 39B, a chance image G12a or a chance image G12b is displayed on the display unit 50a (here, chance image G12b). The chance image G12a or the chance image G12b displayed in the "chance up effect" is erased after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed.

Next, a specific example when the production mode is switched will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can switch the effect mode after performing the "door effect" in the "normal variation". FIGS. 40A to 40E are diagrams showing how the presentation mode is switched. When the "normal fluctuation" is started in the special figure fluctuation production, as shown in FIG. ), the production mode is switched.

When switching to the "chance effect mode", as shown in FIG. 40B, a horse image G20, a main character image G10, and band images G11a and G11b are displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when switching to the "first normal effect mode", as shown in FIG. 40(C), the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when switching to the "second normal effect mode", as shown in FIG. 40(D), the evening normal background image G103 is displayed on the display section 50a. In addition, when switching to the "third normal effect mode", as shown in FIG. 40(E), a nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display section 50a.

Next, the role of the "door effect" will be explained. "Door effect" is performed in either case of "chance up effect" or when the effect mode is switched in the special figure variation effect that develops from "normal change" to "SP reach" (Fig. 35 (B)). When "normal variation" develops into "SP reach", the "door effect" of effect mode B is more likely to be performed than the "door effect" of effect mode A. Therefore, when the "door effect" of the effect mode B is performed, it can be said that the "normal fluctuation" is more likely to develop into the "SP reach" than when the "door effect" of the effect mode A is performed. Further, when the "chance up effect" of the effect mode C is performed, the "door effect" of the effect mode A is easier to perform than the "door effect" of the effect mode B, while the effect mode D When the "chance-up effect" is performed, the "door effect" of the effect mode B is more likely to be performed than the "door effect" of the effect mode A. Therefore, when the "door effect" of the effect mode B is performed, the "chance up effect" of the effect mode C is less likely to be performed than when the "door effect" of the effect mode A is performed, or It can be said that the "chance-up effect" of the effect mode D is more likely to be performed than the case where the "door effect" of A is performed. In addition, when the production mode switches to the "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode" or "third normal production mode", the "door production" of production mode A is higher than the "door production" of production mode B. On the other hand, when the production mode is switched to the "chance production mode", the production mode B "door production" is performed more than the production mode A "door production". It's getting easier. Therefore, when the "door effect" of the effect mode B is performed, the effect mode is "first normal effect mode" and "second normal effect mode" than when the "door effect" of the effect mode A is performed. Alternatively, it can be said that it is difficult to switch to the "third normal effect mode", or that the effect mode is more likely to switch to the "chance effect mode" than when the "door effect" of the effect mode A is performed.

Next, "first suspension change effect", "second suspension change effect", "third suspension change effect", "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode", "third normal effect mode" , and the “chance presentation mode”. To the "chance effect mode", even if the "first pending change effect", "second pending change effect" or "third pending change effect" is not performed or is being performed , may be switched (see FIG. 30(A)). On the other hand, to the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode" or "third normal effect mode", "first pending change effect", "second pending change effect" or "third pending change effect" ” is not performed, it may be switched, but if “first suspension change effect”, “second suspension change effect” or “third suspension change effect” is performed, it will be switched (see FIG. 30(B)). Therefore, when the "first suspension change effect", "second suspension change effect" or "third suspension change effect" is performed, the effect mode is "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect It can be said that it is easier to switch to the "chance production mode" than the "mode" or the "third normal production mode". Also, the probability of switching to the "chance production mode" is higher when the "first hold change production", "second hold change production" or "third hold change production" is not performed. Is high. Therefore, it can be said that the effect mode is easily switched to the "chance effect mode" when the "first pending change effect", "second pending change effect" or "third pending change effect" is performed.

Next, the relationship between the pending icon HA and the "door effect" will be described. The switching of the production mode is performed through the "door production", but when switching to the "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode" or "third normal production mode" through the "door production" , while the display mode of the pending icon HA is changed, the display mode of the pending icon HA is not changed when switching to the "chance effect mode" via the "door effect" (see FIG. 31(D)). . As described above, when the "door effect" of the effect mode B is performed, the effect mode is more easily switched to the "chance effect mode" than when the "door effect" of the effect mode A is performed. It can be said that the probability that the display mode of the pending icon HA is changed differs between when the "door effect" of mode A is performed and when the "door effect" of mode B is performed. In the first embodiment, the probability that the display mode of the pending icon HA is changed is higher when the "door effect" of the effect mode A is performed than when the "door effect" of the effect mode B is performed. However, the probability that the display mode of the pending icon HA is changed is higher when the "door effect" of the effect mode B is performed than when the "door effect" of the effect mode A is performed. You can raise it.

<Effects of the first embodiment>
The effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described below.

(1) When switching from the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode" or "third normal effect mode" to a different effect mode from the current effect mode, the display mode of the pending icon HA is changed. Therefore, it is possible to change the display of the pending icon HA and enhance the interest of the game.

(2) When the "first suspension change effect" is being performed, the "second suspension change effect" is being performed without switching to the "second normal effect mode" and "third normal effect mode". When the "first normal production mode" and "third normal production mode" are not switched, and when the "third suspension change production" is being performed, the "first normal production mode" and the "second normal production mode" mode" (because the display mode of the pending icon HA is not changed), the "first pending change effect", "second pending change effect" or "third pending change effect" or "third It is possible to reduce the disturbance of the "variation presentation" and enhance the interest of the game.

(3) If the production mode switches while the "first pending change effect", "second pending change effect" or "third pending change effect" is being performed, it will switch to the "chance effect mode", so " "Chance production mode" can be positioned as a valuable production mode, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(4) When switching from the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode" or "third normal effect mode" to a different effect mode from the current effect mode, a "door effect" may be performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the switching of the presentation mode easy to understand, and to enhance the interest of the game.

(5) When the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode" or "third normal effect mode" is switched to a different effect mode from the current effect mode, the normal door image G13a is displayed in the "door mode". Since there are times when the "performance" is performed and times when the "door performance" where the special door image G13b is displayed is performed, the variations of the "door performance" are increased and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

(6) The normal door image G13a is displayed when switching from the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode" or "third normal effect mode" to a different effect mode from the current effect mode. Since the probability of changing the display mode of the pending icon HA differs between when the "door effect" is performed and when the "door effect" in which the special door image G13b is displayed is performed, It is possible to suggest in advance the possibility that the display mode of the pending icon HA will be changed, thereby making the game more interesting.

(7) When switching from the "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode" or "third normal production mode" to a production mode different from the current production mode, "first pending change production", " The probability of switching to the "chance production mode" or the "first normal production mode" or "second Since the probability of switching to "2 normal production mode" or "3rd normal production mode" is different, "chance production mode" , or the possibility of switching to the ``first normal performance mode'', the ``second normal performance mode'' or the ``third normal performance mode'', thereby increasing the interest in the game. It is possible.

(8) If the "chance effect mode" is switched to while the "first pending change effect", "second pending change effect" or "third pending change effect" is being performed, even in the "chance effect mode" Since the ``first pending change effect'', the ``second pending change effect'' or the ``third pending change effect'' are continuously performed, the ``chance effect mode'', the ``first pending change effect'', and the ``second pending change effect'' Both of the "change effect" and the "third pending change effect" can make the players expect that a big winning game will be played, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Modified Example of Basic Embodiment and First Embodiment>
Modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be described below. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, transition is made between four types of production modes of "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode", "third normal production mode" and "chance production mode". , 3 or 5 or more production modes including the "chance production mode".

Further, in the first embodiment, when the "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode" or "third normal effect mode" is switched to the "chance effect mode", the display mode of the pending icon HA is Although it is set not to be changed, the display mode of the pending icon HA may be changed according to switching to the "chance presentation mode". In this case, the display of the pending icon HA is better in the case of switching to the "chance production mode" than in the case of switching to the "first normal production mode", "second normal production mode" or "third normal production mode". It is preferable to make it difficult to change the mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, the suspension icon HA is used in the "first suspension change effect", the "second suspension change effect", or the "third suspension change effect". Instead, a look-ahead effect corresponding to "first pending change effect", "second pending change effect" or "third pending change effect" may be executed. For example, a read-ahead effect in which a specific character is displayed on the display section 50a may be used. In this case, it is preferable to continue displaying the specific character even after switching to the "chance presentation mode".

Further, in the first embodiment, when the "first suspension change effect", the "second suspension change effect" or the "third suspension change effect" is performed, the "first normal effect mode", the "second normal effect Although it is designed not to switch to "production mode" or "third normal production mode", when "first suspension change production", "second suspension change production" or "third suspension change production" is being performed Even if there is, it may be switched to "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode" or "third normal effect mode". In this case, "first normal effect mode", "second normal effect mode" than when "first pending change effect", "second pending change effect" or "third pending change effect" is not performed Alternatively, it is preferable to make it difficult to switch to the "third normal effect mode".

In addition, in the first embodiment, two types of images, the normal door image G13a and the special door image G13b, are displayed in the "door effect", but one type or three or more types of images are displayed. You can do so.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "door effect" is executed in the "normal fluctuation" of the special figure fluctuation effect, but the "door effect" may be executed in other effects. For example, the "door effect" may be executed when the "reach" is established.

Also, in the basic embodiment, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner in synchronism with the special figure variable display. , 2, etc., other than three patterns may be used. For example, you may provide two designs divided by special figure 1 and special figure 2. Moreover, you may provide one design common with the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may be used for display, and the sub-control board 120 may be used for control. Further, in areas other than the game area 6 of the game board 1, an LED device for displaying symbols may be provided. In this case, the main control board 100 or the sub-control board 120 may control the LED device.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Also, for the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number, the special figure determination process may be performed in the order stored in the reservation storage unit.

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

Further, in the basic embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (game control). Although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed by different substrates, they may be configured to be performed by one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

Also, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mahjong game machine.

<Invention Disclosed in First Embodiment>
The following Inventions A to C have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the description of the inventions A to C, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A4 below, invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B3 below, and invention C is a generic term for inventions C1 to C3 below.

The game machine according to invention A1 is
Acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special figure related random numbers) for determining whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state),
Effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect using a effect means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The production executing means is
It is possible to set any one of a plurality of production modes including a predetermined production mode (first normal production mode),
In any one of the plurality of presentation modes, it is possible to execute a suspension presentation in which a suspension display (holding icon HA) corresponding to the determination information acquired by the acquisition means is displayed on the display means,
When changing from the predetermined production mode to another production mode (second normal production mode, third normal production mode), there are times when the display mode of the pending display is changed and when it is not changed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
determination means for performing the determination based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
Further comprising pre-reading determination means for performing pre-reading determination as to whether or not the special game state will occur before the determination is made,
The production executing means is
In the predetermined effect mode, based on the result of the look-ahead determination, it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect (first hold change effect) using the hold display,
During execution of the look-ahead effect, restricting from the predetermined effect mode to the other effect mode,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The other production modes include a specific production mode (chance production mode),
The production executing means is
During execution of the look-ahead effect, the predetermined effect mode may be changed to the specific effect mode,
When changing from the predetermined production mode to the specific production mode, the display mode of the pending display is not changed,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A2 or Invention A3,
The other production modes include non-specific production modes (second normal production mode, third normal production mode),
The production executing means is
During execution of the look-ahead effect, the predetermined effect mode is not changed to the non-specific effect mode,
It is characterized by

The game machine according to invention B1 is
Provided with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to set any one of a plurality of production modes including a predetermined production mode (first normal production mode),
When switching from the predetermined production mode to another production mode (second normal production mode, third normal production mode, chance production mode), a prescribed suggestive production (door production) may be executed,
The effect mode of the suggestive effect includes a first effect mode (normal door image G13a) and a second effect mode (special door image G13b).
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
An acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special figure related random numbers) for determining whether or not to make a special game state (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state) advantageous to the player,
The production executing means is
The production can be executed using production means including predetermined display means (image display device 50),
In any one of the plurality of presentation modes, it is possible to execute a suspension presentation in which a suspension display (holding icon HA) corresponding to the determination information acquired by the acquisition means is displayed on the display means,
In the suspension effect in the predetermined effect mode, the suspension display can be displayed on the display means in a first display mode (sun icons A to C), while in the suspension effect in the other effect mode, The holding display can be displayed on the display means in the first display mode or in a second display mode (umbrella icons A to C, cloud icons A to C) different from the first display mode.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
When the suggestive effect is executed in the first effect mode and when the suggestive effect is executed in the second effect mode, the pending display is changed to the second display mode in the other effect mode. The probabilities displayed in are different from each other,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
Determination means for determining whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state);
Prefetching determination means for performing a prefetching determination as to whether or not the special game state will occur before the determination is made;
Equipped with a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
Any one of a plurality of production modes including a first production mode (first normal production mode) and a second production mode (second normal production mode, third normal production mode) can be selected. and
In the first effect mode, it is possible to execute a predetermined prefetch effect (first pending change effect) based on the result of the prefetch determination,
The second production mode includes a specific production mode (chance production mode) and a non-specific production mode (second normal production mode, third normal production mode),
When the look-ahead effect is being executed and when it is not being executed, the probability of changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode, or from the first effect mode to the non-specific effect mode are different from each other,
It is characterized by

The game machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The look-ahead effect is a effect that suggests that the special game state is likely to occur,
When the look-ahead effect is being executed, it is easier to switch from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode than when the look-ahead effect is not being executed, and moreover than when the look-ahead effect is not being executed. It is difficult to change from the first production mode to the non-specific production mode or the first production mode does not become the non-specific production mode,
It is characterized by

The game machine according to invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The look-ahead effect is a effect that suggests that the special game state is likely to occur,
When the look-ahead effect is not executed, there are times when the first effect mode changes to the specific effect mode and times when the non-specific effect mode changes, and when the look-ahead effect is executed, the above-mentioned Although the first production mode may change to the specific production mode, it does not change to the non-specific production mode,
The production executing means is
When changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode while executing the look-ahead effect, the look-ahead effect may be continued even in the specific effect mode,
It is characterized by

PY1 Pachinko machine 1 Game board 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 50d Reservation icon display area 101 Game control microcomputer 105 Special figure reservation storage unit 121 Effect control microcomputer HA Reservation icon G13a Normal Door image G13b... Special door image

Claims (1)

a determination means for determining whether or not to set a special game state advantageous to the player;
Prefetching determination means for performing a prefetching determination as to whether or not the special game state will occur before the determination is made;
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect using a effect means including a predetermined display means ;
The production executing means is
It is possible to set any one of a plurality of production modes including a first production mode, a second production mode and a third production mode,
In the second production mode, a specific display that is not displayed in either the first production mode or the third production mode can be displayed on the display means,
In the first effect mode, based on the result of the look-ahead determination, it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect suggesting that the special game state is likely to occur,
When changing from the first performance mode to the second performance mode while executing the look-ahead performance, the look-ahead performance is continued even in the second performance mode,
When the look-ahead effect is continued even in the second effect mode, the look-ahead effect is executed in parallel with the display of the specific display,
When the look-ahead performance is not executed, there are times when the first performance mode changes to the second performance mode and when the look-ahead performance mode is changed to the third performance mode, and when the look-ahead performance is executed, The first production mode may change to the second production mode, but the third production mode may not occur .
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