JP7171069B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the entry of a ball into a start hole, and based on the result of the determination. , is controlled to a game state advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, for example, after displaying "3 seconds", this numerical value is counted down, and when "0 seconds" is reached, a predetermined effect such as a character object falling effect is performed. Players are expected to be in an advantageous playing state.

JP 2013-000140 A

By the way, just like the game machine described in Patent Document 1, if it is possible to simply execute the effect of updating the displayed time from the initial value to the target value, it may lack interest, and there is room for improvement in this respect. was there.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
a determination means for determining whether or not to set a special game state advantageous to the player;
A look-ahead determination means for performing look-ahead determination as to whether the special game state will occur before the determination by the determination means;
and a production execution means capable of executing production using a predetermined production means,
The production executing means is
executing a time production that suggests the execution timing of the production;
and executing a premonitory effect that notifies in advance that the time effect will be executed based on the result of the look-ahead determination,
During one variable display of identification symbols, after executing a first time effect suggesting execution timing of the first effect as the first time effect, the second time effect is performed as the second time effect . It is possible to execute a second time production that suggests execution timing of a second production different from the first production,
When the second time effect is executed , after a predetermined time has passed since the first time effect is hidden, the second time effect is generated as the new time effect separated from the first time effect. is to carry out the production,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the portent effect based on the look-ahead determination is not executed for the second time effect.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through the performance.

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 table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a ready-to-win determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 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 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; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is a variation pattern determination table related to the characteristic portion of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is a timing chart which shows the production|presentation flow according to various fluctuation patterns. It is a lottery table for the advance notice effect. It is a figure explaining the production|presentation aspect of time production|presentation and 5 count production|presentation. This is a lottery table of a sign effect suggesting execution of a time effect. It is a look-ahead determination table relating to the characteristic portion of the pachinko game machine PY1. (A) is a lottery table for the look-ahead effect, and (B) is a table showing the prohibition relationship of the premonition effect at the time of change. It is a figure explaining SP reach. It is a figure explaining the case where cut-in production|presentation A is performed in SP reach. It is a figure explaining the case where cut-in production|presentation B is performed in SP reach. It is a figure explaining time production|presentation of 15 seconds. It is a figure explaining the case where the addition production|presentation of 20 seconds is performed in the time production|presentation of 15 seconds. It is a figure explaining the case where stop production|presentation is performed in the time production|presentation of 15 seconds. It is a figure explaining the case where the time production|presentation of 15 seconds is performed twice during one time fluctuation|variation production|presentation. It is a figure explaining a 5 count production. It is a figure explaining an omen production. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a watch suspension notice; It is a figure explaining the look-ahead portent effect. It is a timing chart explaining the variation of the time production in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification. It is a lottery table of the production pattern of the time production in the pachinko game machine according to the modified example. It is a lottery table of the precursor effect in the pachinko game machine according to the modified example. It is a figure explaining the time production|presentation in the pachinko game machine which concerns on another example of a change.

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.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first form will be described. 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 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. 23 t of transparent plates should just be able to visually recognize the game area 6 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 .

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

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 addition, starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as entry openings, and large winning openings such as the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15 are referred to as special winning openings or specific winning openings. , and the gate 13 can be referred to as a passage opening or passage area.

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

In addition, in the game area 6, there is 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 starting winning device (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" It is also called) and the variable display of special figure 1 is triggered. Further, when the game ball enters the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) 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 it is impossible for a game ball to enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加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" It is also called) and the variable display of special figure 2 is triggered. Also, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 10 into which game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) 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The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to close the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible 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 (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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 opening 15. - 特許庁The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second 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 (15 in this embodiment) 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 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. , passes through the non-specific region 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. In addition, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect 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. Further, according to the game characteristics, it is possible to provide two large winning devices, such as the first large winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a sorting device.

Also, as shown in FIG. 2, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are two game balls for discharging game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. Also, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 where the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. can. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A 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 6B 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 starter opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, and a second big winning opening 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 through the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first big winning opening 14. Or, you can aim to win a prize to the second big prize opening 15 .

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, special figures 1 and 2 are collectively called special figures or special symbols, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively called special figure lotteries. 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. In addition, the game state in which the jackpot game is performed is called a jackpot game state. The jackpot gaming state is an example of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

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 has a lost figure composed of lighting only the rightmost LED, such as "■■■■■■■□". display. 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 (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery are generated. may be obtained. 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) has an upper limit (4 in this embodiment). The upper limit of the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be "none". 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 determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be acquired. 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. An upper limit (four in the present embodiment) is set to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 (the number of general pattern reservations). The upper limit of the number of normal pattern reservations can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to "none". 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". In addition, in the present embodiment, the general figure reservation display for displaying the number of general figure reservations is not provided, but the general figure reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure reservation display, for example, it is possible to adopt the same configuration as the special figure reservation display 83.

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, and includes a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device such as a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display as long as it can display images. may

The on-board movable device 55 includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k configured to be movable along the display section 50a. The under-board movable device 56 includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k configured to be movable along the display section 50a.

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, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 game effects, etc.) and performances such as customer waiting effects (hereinafter referred to as "sub-control board") 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls. It is provided further behind the image display device 50 . The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls the game. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section (sub-control section) that controls the 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 various It is sufficient if the production 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 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. 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 pattern 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 and actuators are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 100 . The main control board 100 also outputs signals to various actuators.

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

The first starting hole sensor 11 a detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12 a detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided for each general winning hole 10 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided at the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The first big winning hole sensor 14 a detects a game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 14 . The second big winning hole sensor 15 a detects a game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 . The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). 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.

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

The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be 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 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU to pay out the prize balls. , Paying out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73 a for counting the game balls, and a detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73 a is output to the payout control board 170 .

The shooting device 72 is also provided with a touch switch 72a 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 72 a detects the player's contact with the handle 72 k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 . Also connected to the firing device 72 is a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting solenoid 72s so that the game ball is shot with the strength according to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the shooting volume knob 72b. 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.

The effect ROM 123 stores programs for sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms 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 .

Also, various switches serving as input units, various actuators serving as drive sources, and various lamps are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120 . Also, the sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Also, the sub-control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps 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.

Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55m that drives the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56m that drives the under-board movable device 56, and a frame motor that drives the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. 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 connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can cause each lamp to emit light. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls 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. The tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 are general ones for explanation of this item, and tables other than these are shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko game machine PY1" which will be described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko game machine PY1. However, in the description of the "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" that will be described later, the table shown in this item is used for the configuration that does not show a separate table. It is also assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of "Characteristic part" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

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, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "formation of normal figure start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general pattern-related random number when a general pattern start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (normal pattern lottery, variable display of 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 for performing hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. Random numbers are 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) according to a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table is associated with game states, which will be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time-saving hit determination table) used in a non-time-saving state and a hit determination table (time-saving hit determination table) used in a time-saving state. 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 judges whether it is a win or a loss by judging the obtained normal symbol random number according to the hit judgment table. 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. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Also, the hit determination table does not need to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. Normal pattern fluctuation Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern according to a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table 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.

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

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).

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. And each of these elements is associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. It should be noted that 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 makes the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time (time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). In the following, 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, 3.0 seconds) that makes it easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be 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. The random number is also called judgment information. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-2-1. Big Hit Judgment Big hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not a big hit (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) according to a big hit determination table as shown in FIG. 10(A). The jackpot determination table is associated with the game state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table 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).

In each big hit determination table, the judgment value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the big hit and loss, which are the results of the big hit determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 judges whether it is a big win or a loss by judging the acquired special symbol random number according to the big win judgment table. 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 used to determine the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) according to the jackpot pattern type determination table shown in FIG. Judgment. Each type of the jackpot symbol is associated with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot constituted by the game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table includes the types of special symbols that are variably displayed (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the prize that caused the jackpot symbol type determination). is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12) where the is performed. That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a 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 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. 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 A and 50% for the jackpot pattern B, and for the special pattern 2 It is possible for the jackpot pattern C 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 Judgment Reach judgment, when the result of the big hit judgment is a loss, according to the reach judgment table as shown in FIG. Judgment.

The reach determination table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the reach determination table has a reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a reach determination table (time-saving reach determination table) used in the time-saving state. It should be noted that the ready-to-reach determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

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 determines whether there is a reach or not (whether or not to generate a reach) by determining the obtained random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10(C), the number of reach random numbers determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" differs between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. In addition, it is possible to change the probability of being determined to have reach as appropriate. Below, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is referred to as "losing with reach" and "no reach (not generating reach)". This is sometimes called "no reach".

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination Special figure variation pattern determination uses a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. 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 variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the effect flow of the special figure variation effect (contents of effect). Identification information to be included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, 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 is the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning that causes the special figure variation pattern determination was performed (first start port 11/second start port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the variable display of special figure 2 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing. In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1/special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes the 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 the special figure used in the time saving state There is a 1 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 There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided for each game state.

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is also associated with the jackpot determination result and 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 big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. 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 big hit, a reach loss, and a reach no loss. In addition, it is not necessary to divide the special figure variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss is also 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 There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reach no loss is also associated with the number of special figures pending. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used for . In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

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 executed subsequently. be.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern is associated with the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the second column from the right of the table in FIGS. In addition, it is not necessary to associate the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

Also, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern can be called by a name associated with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure variation production. be. For example, the special figure variation pattern related to the jackpot is referred to as "jackpot variation". And, among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". And, the special figure variation pattern that the special figure variation effect ends with N reach is called "N jackpot variation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is called "SP loss change", and in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed. The special figure variation pattern that is used is called "L loss variation", and in the loss with reach, the special figure variation pattern where the special figure variation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation" Say, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to reach no loss is referred to as "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal losing fluctuations (normal A losing fluctuation, normal B losing fluctuation, and normal C losing fluctuation) with different fluctuation times. Moreover, when generically referring to SP big hits and SP loss fluctuations, they are referred to as SP fluctuations or SP reach fluctuations.

3-2-5. Prefetching determination Pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination according to a prefetching determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the obtained special figure-related random number. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, when winning a start opening). 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 is associated with the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting prize. That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first starting gate 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start gate 12. And there is. Since the first starting port 11 is a starting port that triggers the special figure 1 lottery, the first look-ahead determination table can also be called a special figure 1 look-ahead determination table. In addition, since the second starting port 12 is a starting port that triggers the special figure 2 lottery, the second look-ahead determination table can also be referred to as a special figure 2 look-ahead determination table. It should be noted that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of starter opening (first starter opening 11/second starter opening 12).

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

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. and a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. Further, 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 a plurality of 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 holes (first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15) in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). there is The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores a jackpot game component for each jackpot game (for example, each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big prize winning port 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big prize winning port 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 second. , 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 large winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 has not elapsed. end the round game.

Incidentally, the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that is won is the jackpot pattern A (see FIG. 10(B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that is won is the jackpot pattern. It is possible to have a configuration in which the jackpot game C is executed when the type of the jackpot symbol that is won is the jackpot symbol C.

Also, the number of times and time in each jackpot game component 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. In the case of a configuration in which only a big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only a big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, a configuration that does not include the big winning opening that is not used. may be Also, the number of types of executable jackpot games may be plural or may be one.

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 region 16". Further, the specific region 16 being in the open state is also referred to as "V open", and the specific region 16 being in the closed state is also referred to as "V closed".

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)) for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening 15 is started. 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 combination with a certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a certain opening and closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening and closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big win game, the game ball is placed in the specific area in the big win game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering 16. In addition, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate. When another operation mode is shown in the explanation of "Characteristics of pachinko game machine PY1" to be described later, it is assumed that this operation mode is adopted in pachinko game machine PY1.

In addition, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are opened in 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 activated jackpot is called "V long jackpot", and the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a 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. The big win is called "V-short big win".

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" may 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 judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment 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 a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal-probability state. When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a 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 jackpot symbol. Whether the trigger for switching to the high-probability state is the V passage or the type of the jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined according to the game characteristics to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of 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 (eg, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (eg, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to 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. (See FIGS. 11-12). 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.

In addition, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. 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 (FIG. 9(B)). Therefore, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time is greater in the time saving state.

In addition, the time-saving state is more likely to be determined to be a hit in the hit determination than the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (eg, 59936/65536) than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) that is determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (FIG. 9(A)). 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 a game state 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. In the time-saving state, it is possible to change from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state by performing a predetermined number of 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. That is, three points are set for the player to be advantageous for the game related to the general pattern. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them. Moreover, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state may not be one in which the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is more likely to be selected than the one in the non-time saving state.

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 the normal probability state and the non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". It should be noted that, in the "jackpot game state", the normal drawing lottery (hit judgment on the normal drawing) is performed, but the special drawing lottery (jackpot judgment) is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. be. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above. Also, various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "n-th game state" (where n is an integer equal to or greater than 1).

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 speaker 52, brightness setting of display section 50a, frequency setting of effects to be executed, 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. 16B-1, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain view 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 the special figure variation performance is performed in the "low-probability high-base game state", and is a performance mode indicating that it is 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 production mode includes a time reduction front stage production mode before the reach is established and a time reduction rear stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation production. 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 a 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 performance mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening performance 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 production mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls are indicated on the display unit 50a. A jackpot ending production 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. In the variable display of performance symbols, the game stops after the performance symbols are varied. 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.

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. Also, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

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. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss, 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. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and ready-to-win 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 symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. 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. 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.

In addition, with respect to the stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggesting a loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" and "non-reach loose stitches", and the scattered stitches when the reach is established. They are called "reach loose eyes" or "reach loose eyes". How to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reach loose stitches (for example, "2, 3, 1" and "5, 8, 6", etc.), and The performance control microcomputer 121 selects how the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are combined (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5"). Also, how to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the stop mode (double eyes) suggesting a big win (for example, "2.2.2" or "7.7.7"). is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

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 (ally character) wins the battle and stands tall) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a stop mode (so-called big win) suggesting a big win. Double eyes) to stop display. 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, if 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 the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols 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, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of jackpot determination is "losing", and 100% when the result of jackpot determination is "jackpot", and the execution probability of SP reach is set to jackpot determination. 4% if the result of the judgment is “losing”, and 100% if the result of the jackpot judgment is “jackpot”. It is possible to 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 30%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 20% when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". It is possible to set the SP reach A jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach B 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.

4-2-5. L reach Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform L reach after N reach. The L reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special lottery was a "jackpot" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is an effect for making the player expect a big win. function as In addition, the execution time of the ready-to-win effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the ready-to-win effect of the SP ready-to-win (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of the L reach, for example, a shorter moving image than the reach effect of the SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the ready-to-win effect of the L-to-win can be changed as appropriate. In addition, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the ready-to-reach effect of the SP reach is executed expansively after the ready-to-reach effect of the L reach.

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 same icon TA as the pending icon HA (also referred to as the pending icon TA) in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. An icon different from the pending icon HA may be displayed as the icon TA.

It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, 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. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the pending icon display area 50d is provided but not the icon display area 50e, or a configuration in which both are not provided.

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 production, 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 moves to the first display area 50d1 and is 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 a 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 device (normal button 40, special button 41) and the like. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

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 production, 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 and develops 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. This movable body production is an example of a development production. 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, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss variation), it is possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called fake effect.

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 for causing the player to operate 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 (operation valid period) during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, shown in FIG. As shown, an effect (operation promoting effect) for prompting the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the operation promotion effect, an operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The operation prompting 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 the remaining time of the operation valid period. (operation valid 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, in response to pressing of the special button 41 during the operation effective period, or after the operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display portion 50a, 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. Further, the operation prompting effect for prompting the user to operate the operating means (operation unit) such as the special button 41 and the normal button 40 is sometimes called an operation instruction effect.

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, if 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. Thus, the look-ahead effect in which the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed in a special mode (“☆” in this embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“◯” in this embodiment) is called a pending change effect. Further, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as pending display. In this embodiment, as the pending display, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed, but the configuration may be such that only the pending icon HA is displayed and the icon TA is not displayed. In addition, the timing of performing the suspension display of the special mode in the suspension change effect may be the time of the start winning that triggers the suspension display, or the shift display of the suspension display (the display area of the suspension icon HA It may be changed), or it may be during execution of the special figure variation corresponding to the pending display (when displayed as the icon TA). In addition, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of pending display.

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. Further, the look-ahead effect is not limited to changing the display mode of the pending icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. As the look-ahead effect other than the pending change effect, for example, there is a so-called continuous notice.

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 a 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) is completed, an 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 plays 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). It should be noted that the sorting device 16D is operated when a special game using the second big winning device 15D is performed. However, the sorting device 16D may always be operated in a constant operation from power-on.

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. Further, 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 in accordance with 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 a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. 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 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol 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 12a. 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, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. 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 opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 11a. 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, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. 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 (special figure 1 reservation number) 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 14a. 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 15a. 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 16a. 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, using 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 , 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 is performed to determine the type of the jackpot pattern using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special pattern 2 related random numbers and the special pattern 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing pattern may be determined. In this case, the symbol specifying command may include information indicating the type of the missing symbol.

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 determination table, determine the special figure 2 variation pattern. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, the reach determination is made, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. 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 jackpot pattern type determination, information about the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. Includes information such as special figure fluctuation time. Then, 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 acquired. Then, 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, using the special symbol 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 jackpot determination table according to the current game state , 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 is performed to determine the type of the jackpot pattern 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. It should be noted that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing pattern may be determined. In this case, the symbol specifying command may include information indicating the type of the missing symbol.

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 determination table, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit determination is loss, reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. In addition, the determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) 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 special figure 1, information about the result of jackpot determination, information about the result of jackpot pattern type determination, information about the result of reach determination, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Includes information such as special figure fluctuation time. 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. Clear 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, a special figure 1 reservation number command representing the special figure 1 reservation number after the processing is generated.

It should be noted that if there is both the special figure 2 pending number and the special figure 1 pending 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 in parallel This is no longer done. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if there is a special figure 1 suspension when there is a special figure 2 suspension. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 may be configured to be performed in order of winning, or may be configured to be performed at the same time.

[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 symbol type determination. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a lost symbol 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 pattern 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 produced|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 according to the 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 the jackpot symbol 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 to 27. 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 update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example of a method for updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the 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 also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number 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). In addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or). In this way, various productions (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, operation production, look-ahead production, other advance notice production, jackpot game production, customer waiting production, production mode control, etc.) are realized.

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), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) 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, S4012).

[2.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, the operation of the player's operable operation units such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a is detected, and depending on the detection result, a command is set or production data is created. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at the timing suitable for the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process, etc., which will be described later. Therefore, the light emission data 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 process, based on the data for effects created in the input process, the later-described effect data creation process, etc., the movable bodies such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated at a predetermined timing to perform a movable body effect. drive data is output. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a 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.

[3.10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), and effect data creation processing (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

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. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

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

7. Characteristic Portion of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Characteristic portions of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail below. One of the features of the pachinko game machine PY1 is the time effect, which is one of the advance notice effects associated with the variable effect. The time production is, in this embodiment, a production that suggests execution timing of a predetermined production performed during the variable production.

First, the jackpot game executable by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (jackpot games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" or "jackpot pattern" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the first start port 11). Any of the symbols 2” can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" at a rate of 60% and "jackpot pattern 2" at a rate of 40%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 2 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the second start port 12) in the jackpot symbol type determination, either "jackpot symbol 3" or "jackpot symbol 4" It is possible to determine whether More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 3" at a rate of 60% and "jackpot pattern 4" at a rate of 40%.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol type. Specifically, in the "jackpot game 1" that is executed when the "jackpot pattern 1" is determined, and the "jackpot game 2" that is executed when the "jackpot pattern 2" is determined, the round game is performed 16 times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first big winning port 14 is opened over a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first opening is opened over a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The big prize opening 14 is opened. From 9R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning hole 14 is extremely short, and in reality, winning to the first big winning hole 14 cannot be expected. In other words, although the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16 times, the substantial number of round games is 8 times.

In addition, in the "jackpot game 3" executed when the "jackpot pattern 3" is determined and the "jackpot game 4" executed when the "jackpot pattern 4" is determined, the round game is played 16 times. done. Then, in all of 1R to 16R, the first big prize winning opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum per one round game. In other words, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the substantial number of round games are 16 times.

Therefore, "jackpot game 3" and "jackpot game 4" with a substantial number of round games of 16 are "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 2" with a substantial number of round games of 8 times. The jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 3" or "jackpot game 4" is executed is the jackpot game in which "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 2" is executed. It can be said that this is a game state more advantageous to the player than the game state.

Next, game states that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 changes the game state after the jackpot game, even when any jackpot game of "jackpot game 1", "jackpot game 2", "jackpot game 3" and "jackpot game 4" is executed. Set to the time saving state (high base state). Further, when either the "jackpot game 1" or the "jackpot game 3" is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, while the "jackpot game 2" or the "jackpot game 2" is set. When any one of the jackpot games of the game 4' is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the normal probability state. That is, after "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3", control to a high probability high base game state (high probability state and short time state), and after "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 4", Control to low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state).

In this embodiment, the "high probability high base game state" can be continued until the next big winning game is executed. On the other hand, the "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches 100 times (predetermined upper limit number of times of execution).

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

It should be noted that the jackpot game state can be said to be a game state more advantageous than the normal game state regardless of the type of jackpot symbol. In addition, the "high-probability high base game state", which is one of the high-probability states, can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability high-base game state", which is one of the normal probability states. In this specification, a game state that is advantageous to the player is sometimes referred to as an advantageous game state.

Next, the special figure variation pattern determination in the non-time saving state will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 variation pattern using the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Determine the special figure 2 variation pattern using the determination table.

The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when it is set to the non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the reach determination result, and the special figure variation pattern random number Based on, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 29(A), the game control microcomputer 101 selects any one of "THP001" to "THP006" as the special figure 1 variation pattern when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". It is possible to determine whether Whether to determine which special figure 1 variation pattern is distributed by the special figure variation pattern random number. The ease of selection for these special figure variation patterns is in the relationship of THP001>THP002, THP003>THP004>THP005>THP006. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the selection ratio (distribution ratio) of the special figure variation pattern.

Also, if the result of the jackpot determination is not "jackpot" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", one of "THP011" to "THP016" is determined as the special figure 1 variation pattern. is possible. The ease of selection for these special figure variation patterns is in the relationship of THP011<THP012, THP013<THP014<THP015<THP016.

Also, if the result of the jackpot determination is not "jackpot" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", the special figure 1 variation pattern is "THP021", "THP022", and "THP023". It is possible to determine either Which of these three types of special figure 1 variation patterns is determined is assigned by the number of special figure 1 reservations. If the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 to 2, the special figure variation pattern with a relatively long special figure variation time is easily determined, and if the special figure 1 reservation number is 3 to 4, the special figure variation A special figure variation pattern with a relatively short time is easily determined.

Here, the special figure 1 variation patterns "THP001" to "THP004" are SP jackpot variations in which SP reach is performed, and "THP005" is L jackpot variation in which L reach is performed but SP reach is not performed. , "THP006" is an N jackpot variation in which N reach is performed but SP reach and L reach are not performed. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP011" to "THP014" is an SP loss variation in which SP reach is performed, and "THP015" is an L loss variation in which L reach is performed but SP reach is not performed, "THP016" is an N losing variation in which N reach is performed but SP reach and L reach are not performed. In addition, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP021" is a "normal A loss fluctuation" in which the fluctuation production ends in 10 seconds without the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach, and "THP022" is the production pattern EZ1. , EZ2, EZ3 are "normal B loss fluctuation" in which the variable performance ends in 7 seconds without becoming a reach, and "THP023" is a variable performance in which the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 do not become a reach and the variable performance is 3 seconds. It is a "normal C loss variation" that ends with. In addition, the reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols that is variably displayed remains. It is a state (for example, "7↓7" state) that is a combination of performance symbols indicating that the game state will be advantageous to the player (for example, that the game state will be a jackpot game state).

"THP001" and "THP003" among the SP jackpot fluctuations are SP jackpot fluctuations (referred to as "SPA jackpot fluctuations") in which SP reach A is performed, and "THP002" and "THP004" are SP reach B. SP jackpot variation (referred to as “SPB jackpot variation”). In addition, "THP011" and "THP013" out of the SP losing fluctuations are SP losing fluctuations in which SP reach A is performed (referred to as "SPA losing fluctuation"), and "THP012" and "THP014" are SP reach B It is the SP loss variation (referred to as “SPB loss variation”) that is performed.

In the present embodiment, the SP reach is a battle effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character battle, and the SP reach A and the SP reach B differ in the types of enemy characters that the friendly character fights against. Specifically, in SP reach A, as shown in FIG. 36A, a friendly character G80 battles a first enemy character G81, and in SP reach B, as shown in FIG. A friend character G80 battles a second enemy character G82. In this embodiment, the SP reach A is configured to have a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the SP reach B (see FIG. 29).

In addition, "THP001" among the SPA jackpot variations and "THP002" among the SPB jackpot variations are SP jackpot variations in which the time production described later is performed. On the other hand, "THP003" among the SPA jackpot variations and "THP004" among the SPB jackpot variations are SP jackpot variations in which time production is not performed. In addition, "THP011" among the SPA loss fluctuations and "THP012" among the SPB loss fluctuations are SP loss fluctuations in which time production is performed. On the other hand, "THP013" in the SPA loss variation and "THP014" in the SPB loss variation are SP loss variations in which no time production is performed. In this form, if the type of SP reach to be executed is the same, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the time production is performed than when the time production is not performed. (See FIG. 29).

More specifically, the special figure variation production in each special figure 1 variation pattern has the following production flow. That is, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "SP reach variation" such as "SP big hit variation" (THP001 to THP004) or "SP loss variation" (THP011 to THP014), the production flow of special figure variation production is shown in FIG. As shown in (A), it mainly consists of "normal variation" → "N reach" → "SP reach".

In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "L reach variation" such as "L jackpot variation" (THP005) or "L loss variation" (THP015), the production flow of the special figure variation effect is shown in FIG. As shown, it mainly consists of "normal variation" → "N reach" → "L reach". In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "N reach variation" such as "N jackpot variation" (THP006) or "N loss variation" (THP016), the production flow of the special figure variation effect is shown in FIG. As shown, it is mainly composed of "Normal Fluctuation" → "N Reach".

In addition, special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "normal A loss variation" (THP021), "normal B loss variation" (THP022), "normal C loss variation" (THP023) production flow of special figure variation production, Consists of "Normal Variation". In addition, FIG. 30(D) is an effect flow of the special figure variation effect when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "normal A loss variation".

As described above, the special figure 1 variation pattern in the non-time saving state has been described, but the special figure 2 variation pattern in the non-time saving state shown in FIG. In addition, the special figure 2 variation patterns "THP031" to "THP036" are the same variation patterns as the special figure 1 variation patterns "THP001" to "THP006", and the special figure 2 variation patterns "THP041" to "THP046" are It is a variation pattern similar to the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP011" to "THP016", and the special figure 2 variation pattern "THP051" to "THP053" is the same variation as the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP021" to "THP023". It's a pattern.

Next, of the main productions (normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach) that make up the special figure fluctuation production in the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern), SP Describe reach in detail. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the special figure fluctuation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. Effects, sound effects using the speaker 52, movable body effects using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, operation effects using the input devices (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like can be executed.

In this form, SP reach is carried out progressively from normal variation through N reach. As shown in FIG. 30(A), the SP reach (SP reach A, SP reach B) is composed of three parts: the SP reach beginning stage, the SP reach middle stage, and the SP reach end stage. At the beginning of the SP reach, an ally character G80 and an enemy character (in the case of SP reach A, the first enemy character G81 shown in FIG. 36(A), and in the case of SP reach B, the second enemy character shown in FIG. G82) and the like are displayed on the display section 50a, indicating that they will be competing from now on. In the middle stage of the SP reach, an image (for example, a battle-in-progress image G83 shown in FIG. 37(A) or FIG. 38(A), etc.) is displayed on the display section 50a, indicating that the ally character is attacking the enemy character.

At the end of the SP reach, first, as a cut-in effect before the win-or-lose branch, an image showing the type of attack of the ally character (in this embodiment, the first attack image G84 shown in FIG. 37B or the second attack image G84 shown in FIG. 38B) is displayed. attack image G85, etc.) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Subsequently, if the SP jackpot change, as a winning effect indicating that the jackpot has been won, a victory image showing that the ally character has won against the enemy character (see FIGS. 37(C) and 38(C)). is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed with "double eyes" indicating the winning of the jackpot (see FIGS. 37(D) and 38(D)). On the other hand, if the SP change is lost, a defeat image showing that the friend character has been defeated by being hit by the enemy character's counter (see FIGS. 37(E) and 38(E)). is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed at "ready-to-lose" indicating a failure (see FIGS. 37(F) and 38(F)). In addition, as shown in FIG. 30(A), the production time of the SP reach early stage, the SP reach middle stage, and the SP reach end stage is 10 seconds each, and the production time of the cut-in production before the win-lose branch at the SP reach end stage is 5 seconds. The subsequent performance time of winning performance and losing performance is 5 seconds each.

Here, there are a cut-in effect A and a cut-in effect B for the cut-in effect before the hit/lose branch. The cut-in effect A and the cut-in effect B are different in the kind of attack of the ally character. Specifically, in the cut-in effect A, as shown in FIG. 37B, a first attack image G84 indicating that the attack type of the friendly character is a "logo attack" is displayed on the display section 50a. is. On the other hand, the cut-in effect B is, as shown in FIG. 38B, a effect of displaying a second attack image G85 indicating that the attack type of the teammate character is "logo punch" on the display section 50a. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the cut-in effect A is configured to have a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the cut-in effect B (see FIG. 31).

Therefore, in this form, when the SP reach is A at the start of the SP reach, the expectation for the jackpot winning is stronger than when the SP reach is B, and furthermore, the winning effect is provided. At the time of the cut-in performance before the winning/losing branch branching to the loss performance, the cut-in performance A is executed, the expectation for winning the jackpot is stronger than the cut-in performance B is executed. I can feel it.

Further, in the present embodiment, time production may be executed in SP reach fluctuation. If the special figure 1 variation pattern is either "THP001", "THP002", "THP011", or "THP012" shown in FIG. 29 (A), or the special figure 2 variation pattern is shown in FIG. This is the case of any one of "THP031", "THP032", "THP041", and "THP042".

A time effect is a effect that suggests execution timing of a certain effect (target effect). In this embodiment, the time effect is a effect in which a time display indicating the remaining time until the target effect is executed is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the display value of the time display on the display unit 50a is updated according to the passage of time. This is an effect that continues (see FIG. 39). The time display indicates the number of seconds remaining until execution of the target effect, and is displayed with a decrease of 1 each time one second elapses. In this embodiment, a time display image G90 including a two-digit number image G91 and a frame image G92 surrounding it is displayed on the display section 50a as a time effect (see FIG. 39A). Note that the time effect may be any effect as long as it can suggest the execution timing of the target effect, and the mode of effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, a progress bar or the like may be used to suggest the execution timing of the target effect.

In this form, there are five types of production patterns (production development) of the time production. This is the pattern shown in FIGS. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the start timing of the time effect is the same for each pattern. Specifically, at the timing when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of SP reach fluctuation, the time production is started. It should be noted that the start timing of the time presentation can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game, and a plurality of start timings may be provided and determined by lottery or the like.

In the first production pattern (see FIG. 30A) of the time production in this embodiment, "15" is displayed as the initial value of the time display (time display image G90), and the time display changes to "00" over 15 seconds. ” (zero). The time effect of this effect pattern is called "time effect 15 seconds". When the "time effect 15 seconds" shown in FIG. 30(a) is executed, the SP reach is executed at the timing when the value of the time display becomes "00". That is, this "15 seconds of time effect" functions as an effect suggesting the execution timing of the SP reach (effect with the target effect of the SP reach).

The second effect pattern (see FIG. 30(b)) is a effect pattern in which "35" is displayed as the initial value of the time display, and the time display is reduced to "00" over 35 seconds. The time effect of this effect pattern is called "time effect 35 seconds". When the "time effect 35 seconds" is executed, the cut-in effect before the winning/losing branch is executed at the timing when the value of the time display becomes "00". That is, this "time effect 35 seconds" functions as an effect suggesting the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch (effect targeted for the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch).

In the third effect pattern (see FIG. 30(c)), "15" is displayed as the initial value of the time display, and when the time display is subtracted to "10" (that is, 5 seconds have passed since the start of the subtraction display). ), an addition effect (equivalent to a display value change effect) is executed to add "20" to the time display, the value of the time display becomes "30", and then the time display reaches "00" over 30 seconds. This is an effect pattern that is subtracted. The time effect of this effect pattern is called "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds". The effect time required for execution of "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" is 35 seconds. When the "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" is executed, the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch is executed at the timing when the value of the time display becomes "00". That is, this "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" functions as an effect suggesting the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the winning/losing branch.

In the fourth effect pattern (see FIG. 30(d)), "15" is displayed as the initial value of the time display, and when "5" is subtracted (that is, 10 seconds have passed since the start of the subtraction display). ), a stop effect (update suspension effect) is executed to stop updating (decrementing) the time display, the value of the time display is stopped at "5" for 20 seconds, and then the time display changes to " This is an effect pattern that is decremented to 00". The timed effect of this effect pattern is called "timed effect 15 seconds + stop for 20 seconds". The rendering time required for execution of "time rendering 15 seconds + stop for 20 seconds" is 35 seconds. When the "time effect 15 seconds + stop for 20 seconds" is executed, the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch is executed at the timing when the value of the time display becomes "00". That is, this "timed effect 15 seconds + stop for 20 seconds" functions as an effect suggesting the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the winning/losing branch.

The fifth production pattern (see FIG. 30(e)) is a production pattern in which the second "15 seconds of timed production" is executed five seconds after the first "15 seconds of timed production" ends. The time effect of this effect pattern is called "time effect 15 seconds twice". When the "time effect 15 seconds twice" is executed, SP reach is executed at the timing when the time display value becomes "00" in the first "time effect 15 seconds", and the second "time effect 15 seconds”, at the timing when the value of the time display becomes “00”, the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch is executed. That is, in this "time effect 15 seconds twice", the first "time effect 15 seconds" functions as an effect that suggests the execution timing of the SP reach, and the second "time effect 15 seconds" is a win-lose branch. It functions as an effect that suggests the execution timing of the pre-cut-in effect.

Here, in this embodiment, when the time production is executed (see FIGS. 30(a) to 30(e)), a premonitory production suggesting that the time production will be executed may be executed. Specifically, the precursor effect is a effect image including a time display image G90 with a display value of "00" and a character image G99 of "Ready!" This is an effect displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 44(B)). Whether or not to execute the portent effect is determined by a lottery to be described later. When the portent effect is executed, the portent effect is started with the start of the variable effect and ends with the start of the time effect. That is, the effect time of the portent effect is 5 seconds in this embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the time effect is executed, a pending change effect may be executed in which the pending display (the pending icon HA, the icon TA) is displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode. The pending display of the special mode is an icon imitating an analog clock (see FIG. 45). A pending change effect for displaying a special mode pending display is called a clock pending notice. The clock suspension notice is executed based on the result of the look-ahead determination. The clock pending notice is an effect different from the portent effect, but functions as an effect suggesting that the time effect will be executed, like the portent effect.

Moreover, in this form, when time production|presentation is not performed by SP reach fluctuation|variation, 5 count production|presentation may be performed (refer FIG.30(f)). 5 count production, if the special figure 1 variation pattern is either "THP003", "THP004", "THP013", or "THP014" shown in FIG. There is a possibility that it will be executed if it is any of "THP033", "THP034", "THP043", and "THP044" shown in (B).

The 5-count effect is a effect that is executed for 5 seconds from 5 seconds before the timing at which the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch is executed in SP ready-to-win. Specifically, the number image displayed on the display unit 50a is changed from "4" to "3" to "2" to "1" to "0" by one over five seconds from "4" to "0". This is a production that counts down (see FIG. 43). In this form, the 5-count effect functions as an effect suggesting the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch. As will be described later, the 5-count effect is a effect suggesting a higher degree of expectation for a big win than any time effect of any effect pattern. It should be noted that the type of presentation suggested to be executed by the 5-count presentation or the time presentation can be appropriately changed.

Next, the lottery for the main notice effect in the non-time saving state will be described with reference to FIG. 31 . Here, the lottery for the cut-in effect before the win/lose branch, the time effect, and the 5-count effect will be described. In addition, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control performs a process at the time of a fluctuation start command reception, when it determines with receiving the special figure fluctuation start command in a reception command analysis process (S4201). In this fluctuation start command reception processing, first, a fluctuation performance pattern selection process is performed, and then a notice performance selection process is performed. In the fluctuation production pattern selection process, the production pattern (sub fluctuation pattern) of the fluctuation production is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command. Further, in the notice effect selection process, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command, the notice effect to be performed along with the variation effect is selected. Information on the advance notice effect selected in the advance notice effect selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 and transmitted to the image control board 140 in the advance notice effect start command. The image control board 140 that has received the notice effect start command displays the designated notice effect image on the display section 50a. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 controls the production means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable device, input device, etc.) related to the advance notice production based on the information of the advance notice production stored in the production RAM 124. Control accordingly.

First, the lottery for the cut-in effect before the winning/losing branch will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch is executed when the special figure variation pattern is "SP big hit variation" or "SP loss variation".

In the lottery of the cut-in effect before the winning branch at the time of "SP jackpot change", the effect control microcomputer 121 receives from the game control microcomputer 101 The special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command is "SPA jackpot change + time effect" or "SPB jackpot variation + time effect", cut-in effect A (see FIG. 37(B)) is selected at a rate of 80%, and cut-in effect B (see FIG. 38(B)) is selected by 20. Select by percent. In the case of "SPA jackpot variation" or "SPB jackpot variation", the cut-in effect A is selected at a rate of 70%, and the cut-in effect B is selected at a rate of 30%.

On the other hand, in the lottery of the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch at the time of "SP loss variation", the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure variation start command from the game control microcomputer 101. The special figure variation pattern indicated by the " In the case of "SPA loss variation + time effect" or "SPB loss change + time effect", cut-in effect A is selected at a rate of 30%, and cut-in effect B is selected at a rate of 70%. In the case of "SPA loss variation" or "SPB loss variation", cut-in effect A is selected at a rate of 20%, and cut-in effect B is selected at a rate of 80%.

Thus, in this embodiment, cut-in effect A is more likely to be selected than cut-in effect B in the case of SP big hit fluctuation, while cut-in effect B is more likely than cut-in effect A in the case of SP loss fluctuation. is likely to be selected. Therefore, the cut-in effect A functions as an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation for a big win is high (the possibility that a big win game will be executed is high). Also, in both cases of SP big win fluctuation and SP losing fluctuation, the cut-in production A is more likely to be selected when the time production is executed than when the time production is not executed. Therefore, the time effect functions as an effect suggesting that the cut-in effect A is likely to be executed, or as an effect to make the player expect that the cut-in effect A will be executed.

Next, the lottery for the time production will be explained. As shown in FIG. 31, the time production is "SPA loss fluctuation + time production" when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "SPA big hit fluctuation + time production", "SPB big hit fluctuation + time production". Executed in the case of "SPB loss variation + time effect".

In the lottery for time production, the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SPA jackpot fluctuation + time production" or "SPB jackpot fluctuation + time production". , select "Time effect 15 seconds" at a rate of 10%, select "Time effect 35 seconds" at a rate of 15%, and select "Time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" at a rate of 20%. , ``timed effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop'' is selected at a rate of 25%, and ``timed effect 15 seconds twice'' is selected at a rate of 30%.

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is "SPA loss fluctuation + time production" or "SPB loss fluctuation + time production", "time production 15 seconds" is 55% Select by percentage, select "time production 35 seconds" at a rate of 20%, select "time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds" at a rate of 15%, select "time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop" at a rate of 7% Select by ratio, and select “time production 15 seconds twice” at a ratio of 3%.

Thus, in this form, when the time production is executed in the SP jackpot fluctuation, "time production 15 seconds" < "time production 35 seconds" < "time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds" < "time production 15 seconds + 20 second stop"<"time effect 15 seconds twice", and when the time effect is executed in the SP loss variation, "time effect 15 seconds">"time effect 35 seconds">"time effect 15 Seconds + 20 seconds” > “Timed effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” > “Timed effect 15 seconds twice” is less likely to be selected in this order. Therefore, the expected degree of jackpot in the time production of each production pattern is “time production 15 seconds” < “time production 35 seconds” < “time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds” < “time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” < “time 15 seconds 2 times” is the highest.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the time production is executed in the SP jackpot fluctuation, the total execution time of the time production is relatively short. A high percentage (90%) of either of the long “time effects 35 seconds”, “time effects 15 seconds + 20 seconds”, “time effects 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop”, or “time effects 15 seconds twice” is selected. . From another point of view, when the time production is executed in the SP jackpot fluctuation, rather than selecting "time production 15 seconds" in which the time from the end of the time production to the end of the fluctuation production is relatively long. , The time from the end of the time effect to the end of the variable effect is relatively short "time effect 35 seconds", "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds", "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop", "time effect 15 seconds twice ” is likely to be selected. Conversely, when the time effect is executed in the SP loss fluctuation, the ratio (55%) of selecting the “time effect 15 seconds”, which has a relatively short total execution time of the time effect, is relatively long. The ratio (45%) of selecting any one of "time effect 35 seconds", "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds", "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop", and "time effect 15 seconds twice" is higher. From another point of view, when the time effect is executed in the SP loss fluctuation, the time from the end of the time effect to the end of the variable effect is relatively short "time effect 35 seconds", "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" second”, “timed effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop”, or “timed effect 15 seconds twice”. Production 15 seconds” is likely to be selected. As described above, in this embodiment, the closer the end timing of the time effect is to the end timing of the variable effect (in other words, the closer to the stop display timing of the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3), the higher the expectation of the big win. It is In addition, when the total execution time of the time presentation is long, the expectation for the big win is often higher than when the total execution time is short.

Next, the lottery for the 5 count effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, the 5 count effect is when the special figure variation pattern is "SPA jackpot variation", "SPB jackpot variation", "SPA loss variation", or "SPB loss variation ” is executed.

In the lottery of 5 count production, the production control microcomputer 121 receives 50 if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SPA big hit fluctuation" or "SPB big hit fluctuation". %, and decides not to execute the 5-count effect at the remaining 50%. On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command is "SPA loss variation" or "SPB loss variation", it is decided to execute 5 count production at a rate of 2%, It is decided not to execute the 5 count effect in the remaining 98%.

Thus, in this embodiment, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the 5 count effect is executed with a reasonably high probability, but when the result of the big win determination is a loss, the 5 count effect is executed. It is rare. Therefore, the 5-count effect functions as a effect suggesting that the degree of expectation for a big win is extremely high compared to other advance notice effects such as time effects.

Next, the effect modes of the time effect and the 5-count effect will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, in the time presentation, when the display value of the time display on the display unit 50a is "5" or more, the count sound is not output from the speaker 52, but the display value of the time display is "5". ” (that is, “4”, “3”, “2”, “1”, “0”), the speaker 52 outputs a count sound. That is, the time effect is a different effect depending on whether the display value is "5" or more and when the display value is less than "5". The effect mode when the display value is "5" or more, that is, the effect mode in which the time display on the display unit 50a is updated (subtracted) but the count sound is not output from the speaker 52 is referred to as "normal time effect". It is referred to as the production mode" (corresponding to the first production mode). On the other hand, the effect mode when the display value is less than "5", that is, the effect mode in which the time display on the display unit 50a is updated (decremented) and the count sound is output from the speaker 52 is also changed to the time effect. is referred to as a "special effect mode" (second effect mode).

Here, in the effect pattern of "time effect 15 seconds + stop for 20 seconds" among the effect patterns of the time effect, the display value of the time display is updated from "15" to "5" and then temporarily stopped at "5". , and after 20 seconds have elapsed, updating is resumed in the order of "4"→"3"→"2"→"1"→"0" (see FIG. 30(d)). Therefore, this performance pattern is a performance pattern in which the normal performance mode is taken until the update of the display value of the time display is stopped, and the mode is switched to the special performance mode when the update of the display value of the time display is restarted.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32, there is only one effect mode for the 5-count effect. Specifically, in the 5-count effect, the display value on the display unit 50a is updated in order of "4"→"3"→"2"→"1"→"0" (see FIG. 43). This is an effect in which the count sound is not output from the speaker 52 at this time. Note that the effect mode of the 5-count effect may be an effect mode in which a count sound is output from the speaker 52 in accordance with the subtraction of the display value on the display section 50a. However, when the 5-count effect is intended to function as a effect suggesting a high degree of expectation for a big win, although it is less lively than the time effect, it is preferable to configure as in this embodiment.

In this way, in this embodiment, the initial value ("4") at the time of resuming the update when the stop effect is executed in the time effect is the initial value ("4") of the 5-count effect, which has a higher expectation of the jackpot than the time effect. is the same as Therefore, when the stop effect is executed in the time effect, the player is likely to have a strong sense of anticipation for the big win at the time of resuming the update, and an improvement in the game interest can be expected. In addition, the initial value ("4") when the production mode switches from the normal production mode to the special production mode in the time production is the same as the initial value ("4") of the 5-count production, which has a higher chance of winning than the time production. is. Therefore, when the time presentation is executed, it becomes easy for the player to have a strong sense of anticipation for the big win in the final stage (after 4 seconds remaining), and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected.

Next, the lottery for the portent effect will be described with reference to FIG. 33 . The sign effect includes a blue sign effect (first sign effect) in which a character image G99 (see FIG. 44) reading “Ready!” is displayed in blue, and a red sign effect in which a character image G99 “Ready!” There is a production (second omen production).

The lottery for the sign performance is performed based on the special figure variation pattern and the performance pattern for the time performance. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SP jackpot fluctuation (SPA jackpot fluctuation, SPB jackpot In the case of "fluctuation) + time effect", it is decided not to execute the precursor effect at a rate of 35%, and the precursor effect (either blue precursor effect or red precursor effect) is executed at the remaining 65%. decide to do. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SP loss variation (SPA loss variation, SPB loss variation) + time production", at a rate of 75% It is decided not to execute the portent effect, and it is decided to execute the portent effect (either blue portent effect or red portent effect) at the remaining 25% ratio. As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of execution of the premonition effect is higher when the jackpot is won than when the game is lost. Therefore, the indication effect not only functions as an effect suggesting to the player that the time effect will be executed, but also functions as an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than when the predictive effect is not executed. .

Then, when the special figure variation pattern is "SP jackpot variation (SPA jackpot variation, SPB jackpot variation) + time effect", the effect control microcomputer 121 selects "time effect 15 seconds" in the aforementioned time effect lottery. If so, select the blue portent effect at a rate of 55% and select the red portent effect at a rate of 10%. Also, if "35 seconds of time effect" is selected, the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 45%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 20%. Also, if "timed effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" is selected, the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 35%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 30%. Also, if "timed effect 15 seconds + stop for 20 seconds" is selected, the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 25%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 40%. Also, if "timed effect 15 seconds twice" is selected, the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 15% and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 50%.

On the other hand, the production control microcomputer 121 selects "15 seconds of time production" in the lottery of the above-mentioned time production when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation (SPA loss fluctuation, SPB loss fluctuation) + time production". If so, the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 18% and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 7%. Also, if "35 seconds of time effect" is selected, the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 15%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 10%. Also, if "timed effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" is selected, the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 13%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 12%. Also, if "timed effect 15 seconds + stop for 20 seconds" is selected, the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 11%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 14%. Also, if "timed effect 15 seconds twice" is selected, the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 8%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 17%.

In this way, in this form, whether it is SP jackpot fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation, "time production 15 seconds" < "time production 35 seconds" < "time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds" < "time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” < “Timed production 15 seconds twice” makes it easier to select the red sign effect. The portent effect is more likely to be selected than the blue portent effect. Therefore, the red portent effect functions as an effect that makes the player expect that the "time effect of 15 seconds" will be executed a plurality of times (twice). Also, the red portent effect functions as an effect that makes the player expect that the stop effect will be executed when the initial value of the time effect is "15".

Next, the look-ahead determination in the non-time-saving state will be described. The game control microcomputer 101, in the non-time saving state, based on the special figure 1 lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) shown in FIG. Prefetching determination based on winning) is performed, and based on the special figure 2 prefetching determination table (second prefetching determination table) shown in FIG. look-ahead judgment). For the read-ahead determination in the non-time-saving state, it is determined whether the special symbol random number is determined as "jackpot" in the jackpot determination, and the reach random number is determined as "with reach" or "without reach" in the reach determination. Determination whether or not, and determination of whether the special figure variation pattern random number is determined as any special figure variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern determination is included.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 generates a start winning command including the information of the special figure variation pattern found by the look-ahead determination, and sets it in the output buffer. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), if the result of pre-reading determination is that the special figure 1 variation pattern is "SPA jackpot variation + time effect", a start winning command (command 101) and set it in the output buffer. In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is the result of pre-reading determination that it is "SPB jackpot variation + time production", a start winning command (command 102) indicating that is generated and set in the output buffer. In addition, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is the "SPA jackpot fluctuation" prefetch determination result, to generate a start winning command (command 103) to that effect, it is set to the output buffer. In addition, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "SPB jackpot fluctuation" as a result of pre-reading determination, a start winning command (command 104) indicating that is generated and set in the output buffer. In addition, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is the "L jackpot fluctuation" prefetch determination result, to generate a start winning command (command 105) to that effect, it is set to the output buffer. In addition, when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "N jackpot fluctuation" as a result of pre-reading determination, it generates a start winning command (command 106) indicating that and sets it to the output buffer.

In the same way, even if it is determined to be "losing variation" in the pre-reading determination regarding the special figure 1, the start winning command (shown in FIG. 34 (A) Commands 111 to 117) are generated and set in the output buffer. Also, in the pre-reading determination regarding special figure 2, the start winning command (command 121 to command 126, command 131 to command 137 shown in FIG. 34 (B)) according to the type of special figure 2 variation pattern found by pre-reading determination Create and set in the output buffer.

Next, lotteries for main prefetch effects when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives each of the start winning commands described above will be described with reference to FIG. 35 . Here, the lottery for the clock suspension notice and the lottery for the prefetching indication effect will be described. Note that the clock suspension notice is a suspension change effect in which the display mode of the suspension display is changed to a special mode (icon imitating an analog clock) (see FIG. 45).

In addition, the look-ahead prognostic effect is performed from before the start of the variable display of the special symbols based on the special figure hold (referred to as "target hold") that triggered the execution of the look-ahead effect, the time display image G90 and the character image "Ready!" This is an indication effect for displaying G99 (see FIG. 46). That is, the look-ahead predictive effect is the effect of the same display content as the predictive effect (FIG. 44) described above, but the start timing is a special event based on the determination information (special symbol random number, etc.) stored before the target hold. This is different from the above-mentioned foreshadowing effect in that it is during the variable display of the symbols. In addition, in order to distinguish the foreshadowing effect described above from the foreseeing foreshadowing effect, it may be referred to as "the change-time foreshadowing effect" or "non-prefetching foreshadow effect". Like the predictive effect at the time of change (non-predictive predictive effect), the predictive predictive effect also includes a blue predictive effect (predictive blue predictive effect) in which the character image G99 of "Ready!" is displayed in blue, and the characters "Ready!" There is a red portent effect (read-ahead red portent effect) in which the image G99 is displayed in red.

As shown in FIG. 35(A), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure variation pattern indicated by the starting winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SPA jackpot variation + time effect" or "SPB jackpot variation + time If it is "effect", select the clock pending notice at a rate of 50%, select the look-ahead blue omen effect at a rate of 15%, and select the look-ahead red omen effect at a rate of 20%. The percentage of decisions to execute neither the clock suspension notice nor the look-ahead prediction effect is 15%. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SPA loss variation + time effect" or "SPB loss variation + time effect", suspends the clock The advance notice is selected at a rate of 2%, the look-ahead blue omen effect is selected at a rate of 13%, and the look-ahead red omen effect is selected at a rate of 7%. The rate of deciding not to execute either the clock suspension notice or the look-ahead prediction effect is 78%. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the start winning command is not a variation pattern for executing the time production, neither the clock suspension notice nor the look-ahead prediction production is executed.

In this way, in this embodiment, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "jackpot" (when the SP hits fluctuate), the clock hold notice is executed at a rate of 50%, but the result of the look-ahead determination is "losing". (in the case of SP loss variation), the probability of execution of the watch suspension notice is as low as 2%. Therefore, the clock hold notice functions as an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation for a big win is extremely high compared to other notice effects. In addition, when the result of the prefetching judgment is "big hit", the ratio of executing the prefetching sign effect (prefetching blue sign effect or prefetching red sign effect) is higher than the case where the result of the prefetching judgment is "losing". is high. Therefore, the look-ahead portent effect functions as an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation for a big win is high. Further, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "big win", the look-ahead red omen effect is more likely to be selected than the look-ahead blue omen effect, and when the result of the look-ahead determination is "losing", the look-ahead blue omen effect is more likely to be selected. The effect is more likely to be selected than the look-ahead red omen effect. Therefore, the look-ahead red omen effect functions as an effect that suggests a higher degree of expectation for a big win than the look-ahead blue omen effect.

In addition, depending on whether it is a prefetch determination result that it is a special figure variation pattern that performs SP reach A or a prefetch determination result that it is a special figure variation pattern that performs SP reach B, the execution of the watch hold notice The probabilities may be varied, the execution probabilities of the look-ahead blue portent effect may be varied, or the execution probabilities of the look-ahead red portent effect may be varied. With this configuration, it is possible to foresee whether or not the SP reach A, which has a higher expectation for big win than the SP reach B, is likely to be executed depending on the type of the executed look-ahead effect, and the game amusement can be enhanced. It becomes possible.

Here, in this embodiment, there is the following prohibition relationship between the look-ahead effect (clock pending notice, look-ahead portent effect) and the "prediction effect at the time of change" (non-look-ahead portent effect). That is, as shown in FIG. 35(B), the effect control microcomputer 121 may execute the "prediction effect at the time of the change" when the clock suspension notice is not executed. When it is being executed, the "predictive effect at the time of the change" is not executed (non-execution is always selected in the lottery for the "predictive effect at the time of the change"). The reason for this is that when the clock suspension notice is executed, it already suggests to the player that the time effect will be executed, so it is necessary to further execute the premonition effect to suggest the execution of the time effect. because there is no If such a point is not taken into consideration, even when the clock suspension notice is being executed, the "prediction effect at the time of the change" may be executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the predictive effect is not executed, the "predictive effect at the time of the change" may be executed. ” is not executed (non-execution is always selected in the lottery for “prediction effect at time of change”). This is because the look-ahead portent effect continues to be executed until the start timing of the time effect in the variable effect based on the target suspension comes, so there is no need to execute the "predictive effect at the time of the change". In this embodiment, as the look-ahead effect, when the watch suspension notice is executed, the look-ahead precursor effect is not executed, and when the look-ahead prediction effect is executed, the clock suspension notice is not executed. Although it is configured (see FIG. 35(A)), it may be configured such that both effects may be executed.

Next, a description will be given of an execution example of a characteristic effect in SP reach variation in this pachinko game machine PY1. In the following description, illustration of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 may be omitted.

<15-Second Time Effect> First, a specific example of “15-second time effect” will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in the SP ready-to-reach fluctuation that performs "15 seconds of time production", the production control microcomputer 121 sets the initial value of the time display to "15 seconds" after starting the variable display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. ” is started (FIG. 39(A)). Specifically, a time display image G90 including a number image G91 and a frame image G92 is displayed on the display unit 50a as a time display, and "START!" A character image G94 is displayed in the vicinity (upper left) of the time display image G90. The display value of the time display is subtracted according to the passage of time (Fig. 39 (B)), and when it becomes "00" (final value, target value) (Fig. 39 (C)), SP reach (here SP reach B ) is executed (FIG. 39(D)).

As described above, in this embodiment, the execution timing of a certain effect (here, SP reach) may be suggested by the execution of the time effect. When the time production is executed, the variable production does not end until the display value becomes "00", so the player should know that the fluctuation production develops with N reach and SP reach before the development of SP reach. It can be recognized, and the game interest is improved. In addition, if the type of SP reach is the same, when the time production is executed, the expectation of the jackpot is higher than when the time production is not executed (see FIG. 29). A big winning game can be expected to be performed, and the amusement of the game is improved.

<Time effect 35 seconds> “Time effect 35 seconds” is an effect that is executed when the initial value of the time display in the time effect is “35” and the target value (final value) of “00” is reached. This is different from the "15-second timed effect" in that it is a cut-in effect before a win-lose branch, but the flow of the effect is the same as the "15-second timed effect". It should be noted that, as described above, the "35 seconds of time effect" is an effect suggesting a higher degree of expectation for a big win than the "15 seconds of time effect" (see FIG. 31). Therefore, by having the "35 seconds of time production", it is possible to make the player interested in whether the initial value in the time production is "15" or "35", thereby increasing the interest in the game. expected to improve.

<Time Rendering 15 Seconds + 20 Seconds> Next, a specific example of "time rendering 15 seconds + 20 seconds" will be described. As shown in FIG. 40, in the SP ready-to-win fluctuation that performs "time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds", the production control microcomputer 121 starts the variable display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and then sets the initial value of the time display. A time presentation of "15" is started (FIG. 40(A)). At this point, the player cannot distinguish between "15 seconds of time presentation".

When the display value of the time display is reduced to "10", an addition icon G95 of "+20" indicating that 20 is added to the display value of the time display is displayed on the time display image G90 from above the time display image G90. It is displayed so as to move toward it (Fig. 40(B)), and the display value of the time display is changed to "30" (Fig. 40(C)). This is the addition effect. This suggests to the player that the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than the mere "15 seconds of time presentation". Even after the display value of the time display is changed to "30", the time display continues to be decremented (FIG. 40(D)). Then, when the display value of the time display becomes "00" (FIG. 40(E)), the cut-in effect before the win/lose branch (here, cut-in effect A) is executed (FIG. 40(F)).

<Time Effect 15 Seconds + 20 Seconds Stop> Next, a specific example of "Time Effect 15 Seconds + 20 Seconds Stop" will be described. As shown in FIG. 41, in the SP ready-to-reach fluctuation that performs "time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop", the production control microcomputer 121 starts the variable display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and then the initial value of the time display. is "15" (Fig. 41(A)). At this point, the player cannot distinguish between the "timed effect of 15 seconds" and the "timed effect of 15 seconds + 20 seconds".

When the display value of the time display is subtracted to "05" without execution of the addition effect (FIGS. 41(B) and (C)), the time display image G90 shifts from the center of the right end of the display section 50a to the lower right end. While being moved and displayed, a character image G96 of "STOP!" indicating that updating of the display value of the time display is to be stopped is displayed on the display section 50a (Fig. 41(C)). This is the stop performance. Execution of the stop effect suggests to the player that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than "time effect 15 seconds" or "time effect 15 seconds+20 seconds".

In the stop effect, updating of the display value of the time display is stopped for 20 seconds. During this time, the time display image G90 continues to be displayed at the lower right end of the display section 50a (Fig. 41(D)). The central position of the right end of the display section 50a where the time display image G90 is displayed is called the first position (normal position), and the position of the lower right end of the display section 50a where the time display image G90 is displayed is called the second position. (special position).

When 20 seconds have passed since the start of the stop effect, the time display image G90 is moved from the lower right end to the center right end of the display section 50a, and a character image G97 of "RESTART!" is displayed on the display section 50a. The update (subtraction) of the display value of the time display is resumed (FIG. 41(E)). At this time, the presentation mode of the time presentation changes from the normal presentation mode to the special presentation mode (see FIG. 32). That is, when the display value of the time display is updated to "04", the count sound corresponding to the display value is output from the speaker 52 as well. The output of the count sound corresponding to the display value continues until the end of the time presentation (that is, until the display value of the time display becomes "00") (FIG. 41(F)). Then, when the display value of the time display becomes "00", the cut-in effect before the winning/losing branch is executed.

As described above, in this embodiment, while the update of the display value of the time display is stopped, the time display image G90 is displayed at the lower right end (second position) of the display section 50a, and the display value of the time display is displayed. is being updated, the time display image G90 is displayed in the central portion (first position) of the right end of the display section 50a. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily grasp whether the display value of the time display is updated or not. In addition, when the stopped display value update of the time display is restarted, the presentation mode of the time presentation changes to a special presentation mode more lively than the normal presentation mode, so that it is easy to notice the resumption of the update of the display value. At the same time, it is possible to arouse a sense of anticipation for what kind of performance will occur at the end timing of the time performance, and to improve the amusement of the game.

<Twice 15-Second Rendering> Next, a specific example of 2 15-second rendering will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the SP ready-to-win fluctuation that performs "time production 15 seconds twice", after starting the variable display of production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the initial value of the time display. The first time effect of "15" is started (Fig. 42(A)). In the first time performance, the addition performance is not executed when the display value of the time display is "10", and the stop performance is not executed when the display value of the time display is "05". It is subtracted to "00" (FIG. 42(B)). At this timing, SP reach (here, SP reach A) is executed (FIG. 42(C)).

However, in this effect pattern, the time effect (second time effect) with the initial value of the time display set to "15" is started again during execution of the SP reach (FIG. 42(D)). This suggests to the player that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than "time effect 15 seconds", "time effect 15 seconds+20 seconds", and "time effect+20 seconds stop". Then, when the display value of the time display in the second time effect becomes "00" (FIG. 42(E)), the cut-in effect before the win/lose branch (here, cut-in effect A) is executed (FIG. 42(F )).

Thus, in this embodiment, even if the display value of the time display becomes "00" once and the execution timing of a certain effect (SP reach here) is suggested, the time is displayed again during the effect. , the execution timing of another effect (here, a cut-in effect before the winning branch) may be suggested. Therefore, the player can play the game while expecting that the second time performance will be executed even if the time performance ends once, so that the player can maintain the expectation of winning the jackpot and improve the game interest. is. In the present embodiment, since the effect pattern of "time effect 15 seconds twice" has the highest degree of expectation for the big win among the effect patterns of various time effects, when the second time effect is executed, the big win is expected. It can be expected, and it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game.

<5 count effect> In this form, even if the time effect is not executed in the SP reach fluctuation, the "5 count effect" may be executed from 5 seconds before the cut-in effect before the winning branch (Fig. 30). (f)). As shown in FIG. 43, when executing the "5 count effect", the effect control microcomputer 121 hides the SP reach image on the display unit 50a, and decorates the number image representing the number and the surroundings of the number. A count effect image G98 including a decoration image is displayed (FIG. 43(A)). In the "5 count effect", the count effect image G98 is displayed by being switched in order of "4"→"3"→"2"→"1"→"0" (FIGS. 43A to 43E )). Then, after the count effect image G98 indicating "0" is displayed (FIG. 43(E)), following this, the cut-in effect before the win/lose branch (here, the count effect A) is executed (FIG. 43). (F)).

Thus, in this form, even if the time production is not executed in the SP reach fluctuation, before the cut-in production before the winning branch, the "5 count production" is performed to suggest the execution timing of this production. (See FIG. 30). This "5 count effect" is a effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big win than the time effects of any of the effect patterns (see FIG. 31). Therefore, even if the SP ready-to-win is executed without executing the time production, the player can play the game in anticipation of the execution of the 5-count production, thereby maintaining the expectation for winning the jackpot. It is possible to expect improvement in amusement interest.

<Predictive effect (predictive effect at the time of change)> Next, the predictive effect (predictive effect at the time of change) will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 may execute an indication production suggesting that the time production will be executed when starting the variable display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the SP ready-to-win fluctuation for executing the time production. . As shown in FIG. 44, the effect control microcomputer 121 moves and displays the time display image G90 from the right end central portion (first position) to the right end lower portion (second position) of the display section 50a in the precursor effect. Ready!" is displayed near the time display image G90 (FIGS. 44A and 44B). As a result, it is suggested to the player that the time production will be executed in this special symbol variation (variation display of special symbols).

Note that the character image G99 of "Ready!" displayed in the portent effect may be displayed in blue or red. As described above, the red sign effect in which the character image of "Ready!" (See FIG. 33).

Then, at the start timing of the time effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 moves and displays the time display image G90 from the lower right end (second position) of the display unit 50a to the central right end (first position), and displays "START". !” is displayed, and the subtraction (update) of the display value of the time display is started (FIGS. 44(C) and 44(D)).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the premonitory effect may preliminarily suggest execution of the time effect, thereby increasing the interest in the game. In addition, when the omen effect is executed, the execution of the jackpot game can be expected more than when the omen effect is not executed (see FIG. 33), so the player's expectation is stimulated by the execution of the omen effect. I can do it, and a game interest is heightened. In addition, since the indication effect includes the blue indication effect and the red indication effect in which the time effect of the effect pattern with a higher expectation for the big win is more likely to be executed (see FIG. 33), which of the indication effects is executed. It is possible to make the player interested in whether or not the game was played, thereby increasing the amusement of the game. Note that FIG. 44 shows an example in which a time effect with an initial value of time display of "15" is executed following the portent effect, but a time effect with an initial value of time display of "35" is executed following the portent effect. It may be executed (see FIG. 30(b)).

However, in the effect pattern in which a plurality of time effects are executed during one special figure fluctuation (that is, the effect pattern of "time effect 15 seconds twice", see FIG. 30 (e)), the precursor effect is the first It functions as an effect suggesting execution of the first time effect, and does not function as an effect suggesting execution of the second time effect. That is, in the present embodiment, an effect suggesting its execution, such as an indication effect, is not executed for the second time effect. In this way, in this embodiment, even if the time effect is executed multiple times during one variation, the execution of the time effect after the second time cannot be confirmed in advance. Unexpectedness is maintained when the performance is executed, and amusement in the game is improved.

<Clock Suspension Notice> Next, the clock suspension notice will be described with reference to FIG. The performance control microcomputer 121 is a special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation pattern related to the start winning is a special figure variation pattern for executing a time production when starting winning (winning to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12). If it is determined in the pre-reading determination, the suspension display (holding icon HA and the icon TA) related to the start winning is displayed in a special mode holding display (special holding display G70) simulating an analog clock. (See FIG. 35).

In FIG. 45(A), the first pending icon HA (maximum four pending icons HA will be referred to as the first to fourth in the order of digestion of the special figure pending) is a special pending display G70. , and the icon TA and the second pending icon HA are in the normal mode pending display (normal pending display G72). When the variable production being executed in FIG. 45(A) is finished and the variable production based on the special figure reservation corresponding to the special reservation display G70 is started as shown in FIG. 45(B), the variable production A time effect (in this case, the initial value of the time display is "15") is executed.

Thus, in this embodiment, the special pending display G70 may be displayed as the pending display corresponding to the variable effect (special figure fluctuation) in which the time effect is executed. Therefore, the player can recognize that the time effect will be executed during the variable effect related to the special pending display G70 from during the variable effect based on the start winning prior to the starting winning related to the special pending display G70. is possible. In addition, since the watch pending notice is an effect with an extremely high degree of expectation for a big win (see FIG. 35(A)), the display of the special pending display G70 can make the player strongly expect to win a big win. Interest is expected to increase.

<Look-Ahead Prediction Effect> Next, the look-ahead portent effect will be described with reference to FIG. The performance control microcomputer 121 is a special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation pattern related to the start winning is a special figure variation pattern for executing a time production when starting winning (winning to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12). If it is determined in the look-ahead determination, a look-ahead precursor effect may be executed. The look-ahead predictive effect is a predictive effect that is executed before the execution of the variable effect based on the start winning (that is, during the variable effect based on the start winning before the start winning).

Specifically, for example, when the special figure hold related to the first hold icon HA shown in FIG. Before the start of the variable effect based on the special figure hold (target hold TH) corresponding to HA, the time display image G90 is displayed by moving from the right end central part to the right end lower part of the display unit 50a, and the character image G99 of "Ready!" A look-ahead precursor effect displayed on the display unit 50a may be executed. This look-ahead predictive effect is continued until the variable effect based on the start winning prior to the target hold TH is completed and the time effect is started in the variable effect based on the target hold TH (Fig. 46 (B) (C )). Then, as shown in FIG. 46(C), when the time effect is started in the variable effect based on the target hold TH, the character image G99 of "Ready!" is moved from the lower right end to the center right end, and a character image G94 of "START!" is displayed.

In this way, in this embodiment, since the prefetching precursor effect may be executed before the start of the variable effect based on the special figure reservation in which the time effect is scheduled to be executed, the player can execute the time effect in advance. It is possible to recognize that, and it is expected that the game interest will be improved. In addition, since it is possible to expect that the big win game will be executed when the look-ahead precursor effect is executed rather than when it is not executed (see FIG. 35(A)), the execution of the look-ahead precursor effect enhances the amusement of the game. Expected. In addition, there are two types of pre-reading omen effects, the pre-reading blue omen effect and the pre-reading red omen effect with higher expectations for big hits than this, so it is possible to make people interested in the type of pre-reading omen effect. , the amusement interest has been improved.

8. Effect of the Embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to foresee in advance that the time production will be executed by the precursor production (see FIG. 30). It is possible to make the players expect to enter a big win game state before the execution of , and to improve the amusement of the game. Depending on whether or not the portent effect is executed, the sense of expectation of whether or not the jackpot game state will be reached through the time effect changes (see FIG. 33). . In addition, in this embodiment, a clock suspension notice is also executed as a production that suggests the execution of the time production, but is different from the precursor production. As a result, the expectation of the big winning game state is different (see FIG. 35), so that the interest in the game can be further improved. It should be noted that since only one of the clock hold rehearsal and the portent effect is executed (see FIG. 35(B)), it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming particularly complicated, and as a result, the game is interesting. It is possible to suppress the decrease in

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if the time production has already been executed in a certain special figure fluctuation, there is a possibility that the time production will be executed again during the special figure fluctuation (Fig. 30 (e) See), the player can have expectations for the occurrence of the time presentation again, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game. In addition, in this form, there are times when the precursor effect is executed, but the precursor effect is for the first time effect during one special figure variation, not for the second time effect. Therefore, it is difficult to predict the execution of the time performance again, and as a result, the unexpectedness of the execution of the time performance again is enhanced, and the improvement of the game interest can be expected. However, since the probability that the timed effect will be executed again differs between when the blue omen effect is performed and when the red omen effect is performed (see FIG. 33), there is no significance in paying attention to the type of omen effect. It is enhanced, and this can be expected to further improve interest.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the initial value of the time display is a value "15" close to the target value "00", the execution of the stop effect can be expected to extend the execution period of the time effect. (See FIG. 30(d)). Moreover, when the stop effect is executed, a special effect mode different from that before the stop effect is executed (specifically, not only the display value in the display unit 50a is updated but also the count sound is output from the speaker 52). In the special effect mode, see FIG. 32), the update of the display value is restarted, so the restart of the update of the display value becomes lively. In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the player to notice the resumption of update of the display value.

Moreover, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, there is a 5-count effect other than the time effect as the effect suggesting the execution timing of the effect (see FIG. 43). This 5 count effect is set to a value less than the display value of the time effect when stopped by the stop effect as an initial value (in this embodiment, the initial value is "4", which is a value less than "5"). Similarly, it is an effect that counts up to the target value (zero) in a countdown method. Therefore, the 5-count effect and the time effect when the update of the display value is restarted after the stop effect can realize similar amusement, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected. Especially in this form, the remaining count number of the time effect whose update is resumed after the stop effect and the count number of the 5 count effect are both as small as "5", and the target value is a relatively small count number for both effects. It is a production that reaches zero. Therefore, both presentations have similar fun, and improvement of game interest can be expected. In addition, in this embodiment, since the 5-count effect is a effect with an extremely high degree of expectation for a big win (see FIG. 31), it can be expected that the player will have a similar sense of expectation in the time effect after the stop effect. is expected to improve. Also, in the time effect, the effect mode becomes lively from the resumption of update of the display value after the stop effect (see FIG. 32). In the embodiment, both are from "4" to "0"), the importance of the presentation can be easily conveyed to the player, and further improvement of the game interest can be expected.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the initial value of the time display is a value "15" close to the target value "00", it can be expected that the execution period of the time effect will be extended by executing the addition effect. (See FIG. 30(c)). In addition, in this form, as an effect in which the execution period of the time effect is extended in the middle of the time effect, a stop effect may be executed in addition to the addition effect, and the stop effect is executed when the addition effect is executed. Since the degree of expectation for a big win is different depending on the time (see FIG. 31), the amusement of the game is further improved. In addition, in this embodiment, as an effect that makes it possible to recognize that the execution period of the time effect is long in the first place, a "time effect of 35 seconds" with an initial value of "35" of the time display may be executed (Fig. 30 (b )), rather than knowing that the execution period is long from the beginning, it is better to use a production pattern that shows that the execution period is long in the middle ("time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds" or "time production 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop") Since the degree of expectation for a big hit is high, even when the initial value is "15", the development of subsequent effects can be sufficiently enjoyed, and the amusement of the game is heightened.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the display position of the time display image G90 (the position of the specific effect portion) is set at the center of the right end of the display portion 50a (second 1 position, see FIG. 41(A)) and the bottom right position (second position, see FIG. 41(D)), and depending on whether or not the display position of the time display image G90 changes, the jackpot Since the degree of expectation changes (see FIGS. 31 and 33), it is possible to raise interest in the movement of the time display image G90, and to improve amusement in the game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the time display image G90 is displayed at the second position, it is during the stop effect or the premonition effect, and the display value of the time display is not updated. Whether or not the display value is updated can be clearly communicated to the player by the display position of G90.

9. MODIFIED EXAMPLE Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. 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 above-described embodiment, five types of time effect production patterns (FIGS. 30(a) to 30(e)) are provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, seven types of effect patterns may be executable. In the example shown in FIG. 47, the production pattern of "5 seconds of time production" (FIG. 47(x)), the production pattern of "5 seconds + 10 seconds of time production" (FIG. 47(y)), the production pattern of "5 seconds + 10 seconds of time production" + 20 seconds stop" (Fig. 47(z)) is a production pattern that was not in the above form, and the remaining production patterns (Fig. 47(a), (b), (c), (d)) are This is a production pattern that also matches the above mode. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 47, unlike the above mode, there is no effect pattern of "time effect 15 seconds twice". Here, the effect patterns of FIGS. 47(x), (y), and (z) will be described, and the description of the remaining effect patterns will be omitted.

The effect pattern of "5 seconds of time effect" (FIG. 47(x)) is a effect pattern in which the initial value of the time display is "5". The "time effect 5 seconds" functions as an effect suggesting the execution timing of N reach (effect with target effect being N reach). The effect pattern of "time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds" (Fig. 47 (y)) sets the initial value of the time display to "5", and executes an addition effect that adds "10" when the display value is "3". , and then updated to "00". "Time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds" functions as an effect suggesting the execution timing of SP reach (effect in which target effect is SP reach). The production pattern of "time production 5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop" (Fig. 47 (z)) has an initial value of "5" for the time display, and adds "10" when the display value is "3". This is an effect pattern in which an effect is executed, then a stop effect is executed when the display value is "05", and the display value is updated to "00" after 20 seconds. "Time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop" functions as an effect suggesting the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch (the target effect is the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch).

The execution probability of each effect pattern shown in FIG. 47 is as shown in FIG. That is, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SPA jackpot fluctuation + time production" or "SPB jackpot fluctuation + time production", the effect control microcomputer 121 Select "Time effect 5 seconds" at a rate of 2%, select "Time effect 15 seconds" at a rate of 6%, select "Time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds" at a rate of 9%, and select "Time effect 35 seconds” at a rate of 12%, select “timed effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds” at a rate of 16%, select “timed effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop” at a rate of 25%, and select “timed effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds pause" is selected at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern is "SPA loss variation + time production" or "SPB loss variation + time production", select "time production 5 seconds" at a rate of 30%, "time production 15 seconds" Select at a rate of 20%, select "time effect 5 seconds + 10 seconds" at a rate of 17%, select "time effect 35 seconds" at a rate of 13%, select "time effect 15 seconds + 20 seconds" at a rate of 10 Select at a rate of %, select "15 seconds + 20 seconds stop" at a rate of 7%, and select "5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop" at a rate of 3%. Thus, in the pachinko machine according to this modified example, "5 seconds of time effect"<"15 seconds of time effect"<"5 seconds of time effect+10 seconds"<"35 seconds of time effect"<"15 seconds of time effect+20 seconds" "<"15 seconds + 20 seconds stop" <"5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop"<"time production 5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop", the lottery of time production patterns is carried out so that the degree of expectation for a big win increases in this order. It should be noted that the effect pattern of "time effect 5 seconds" may be configured to be selected even when the special figure variation pattern is "N jackpot variation" or "N loss variation".

Also, the execution probability of the precursor effect in the pachinko game machine according to this modified example is as shown in FIG. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121, if the special figure variation pattern is "SP jackpot variation + time effect", if the effect pattern of the time effect is "time effect 5 seconds", the ratio of the blue omen effect is 60%. Select with , and select the red portent effect at a rate of 5%. In the case of "15 seconds of time effect", the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 55%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 10%. In the case of "5 seconds + 10 seconds of timed effect", the blue predictive effect is selected at a rate of 50%, and the red predictive effect is selected at a rate of 15%. In the case of "35 seconds of time effect", the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 45%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 20%. In the case of "15 seconds + 20 seconds of timed effect", the blue predictive effect is selected at a rate of 35%, and the red predictive effect is selected at a rate of 30%. In the case of "timed effect 15 seconds + stop for 20 seconds", the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 25%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 40%. In the case of "5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop", the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 5%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 60%.

On the other hand, the production control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation + time production", if the production pattern of the time production is "5 seconds of time production", the ratio of blue omen production is 20%. Select with , and select the red portent effect at a rate of 5%. In the case of "15 seconds of time effect", the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 18%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 7%. In the case of "5 seconds + 10 seconds of time production", the blue precursor production is selected at a rate of 16%, and the red precursor production is selected at a rate of 9%. In the case of "35 seconds of time effect", the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 14%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 11%. In the case of "15 seconds + 20 seconds of timed effect", the blue predictive effect is selected at a rate of 12%, and the red predictive effect is selected at a rate of 13%. In the case of "timed effect 15 seconds + stop for 20 seconds", the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 10% and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 15%. In the case of "5 seconds + 10 seconds + 20 seconds stop", the blue portent effect is selected at a rate of 5%, and the red portent effect is selected at a rate of 20%.

Thus, in the pachinko machine according to this modified example, when the red omen effect is executed, it is easier to execute the timed effect of the effect pattern with a higher expectation for a big win than when the blue omen effect is executed. ing. Further, when the red portent effect is executed, the stop effect is more likely to be executed than when the blue portent effect is executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example shown in FIGS. ), the degree of expectation for a big win is higher when the addition effect is executed and then the stop effect is executed (see FIG. 47(z)) (see FIG. 48). Therefore, interest in whether or not the addition performance is executed and interest in whether or not the stop performance is executed can be raised more than in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above-described form, and the game interest by the time performance is further improved. It is possible.

Note that the production pattern of the time production is not limited to the one shown in FIG. By appropriately setting the timing and the like, it is possible to provide an arbitrary production pattern.

Further, in the above embodiment, the time effect is the effect of displaying the time display image G90 on the display section 50a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50, a special movable body 57k having a 4-digit 7-segment display 57h may be provided, and the 7-segment display 57h of the special movable body 57k may be used to display the time. Specifically, for example, when the time effect is not executed, the special movable body 57k is positioned at the waiting position (FIG. 50(A)) below the display unit 50a, and when the time effect is executed, may be moved up to the center of the production position in the vertical direction (FIG. 50(B)) in front of the display unit 50a to display the time on the 7-segment display 57h (in this example, the initial value is "15"). ). The number of digits of the 7-segment display 57h can be changed arbitrarily. In the case of such a configuration, the game board 1 should be made of a transparent material so that the special movable body 57k is visible to the player even when it is in the standby position (FIG. 50(A)). . Then, during the stop effect, it is preferable to temporarily move from the effect position (FIG. 50(B)) to the standby position (FIG. 50(A)). In addition, when performing an omen effect, it is preferable to once move from the standby position to the effect position and then return to the standby position again. With this configuration, it is possible to inform the player of the execution of the stop effect and the sign effect in an easy-to-understand manner, as in the above-described embodiment. In addition, since the stop effect and the precursor effect are effects that accompany the movement of the special movable body 57k, the effect is more impressive than the above-described form (effect of changing the display position of the time display image G90), and further game play is achieved. Increased interest can be expected. Incidentally, in this modified example, the special movable body 57k corresponds to the special effect part. The position of the special movable body 57k shown in FIG. 50(B) corresponds to the first position, and the position of the special movable body 57k shown in FIG. 50(A) corresponds to the second position.

Also, the content of each effect in the above embodiment can be appropriately changed within a range that does not impair the function of the effect. For example, the time production may be counted in a count-up format instead of a count-down format. In this case, for example, when counting 15 seconds, "00/15" is the initial value and "15/15" is the final value. It should be displayed in fractional form. Also, if the time effect is of the count-up type, as a display value change effect, a subtraction effect that subtracts the value of the numerator of the display value in fraction format, or an addition that adds the value of the denominator (target value) It is good to execute a production.

Also, the allocation rate of each effect in the above embodiment can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. For example, an effect pattern of a time effect in which a stop effect is executed may have a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than any effect pattern in which a stop effect is not executed. Also, for example, while increasing the difference in the expected degree of jackpot between “15 seconds of time production” and “35 seconds of time production”, “35 seconds of time production”, “15 seconds + 20 seconds of time production”, It is also possible to make little difference between the respective jackpot expectations of "Stop". With this configuration, it is possible to discourage the player more strongly when the initial value of the time display in the time effect is not "35". It is possible to create a sense of expectation.

Further, in the above-described mode, the effect of suggesting the execution timing by the time effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, the so-called "pseudo-continuous production" (a production that tries to simulate multiple fluctuations by performing one unit fluctuation production multiple times during one special fluctuation) is configured to be executable, and time A configuration may be adopted in which the execution timing of the "pseudo-continuous effect" may be suggested by the effect, or the execution timing of the "operation effect" may be suggested by the time effect. Further, at the timing when the display value of the time effect becomes "00", a predetermined display (description comment) indicating the type of effect whose execution timing is suggested by the time effect may be performed. Specifically, for example, when the "SP reach" is performed at the timing when the display value of the time effect becomes "00", a display including decorated characters of "SP" is displayed near the time display image G90. Or, when the "cut-in effect" is performed at the timing when the display value of the time effect becomes "00", a display including decorated characters of "cut-in" is displayed near the time display image G90. You can With this configuration, the significance of the time presentation can be easily conveyed to the player, and an improvement in the interest in the game can be expected.

In addition, in the above-described form, there are cases where the execution timing of "SP reach" is suggested by the time production and the execution timing of the "cut-in production before the win-loss branch" is suggested, but the execution timing is suggested by the time production Any number of effects (target effects) may be suggested.

In addition, in the above form, the execution timing is determined by "35 seconds of time effect", "15 seconds + 20 seconds of time effect", "15 seconds of time effect + 20 seconds stop", and "second time effect of" 15 seconds of time effect twice"". Although all the productions suggesting are the cut-in productions before the win-lose branch, the types of productions suggesting the execution timing may be different depending on the time production of each of these production patterns. In this case, the timing at which the time rendering of each rendering pattern ends (in other words, the timing at which the rendering indicating the execution timing starts) may be different. Specifically, for example, when the addition effect is executed during the time effect and when the stop effect is executed, the end timing of the time effect is different, and the effect suggested by each time effect is also different. It is good also as a structure with which it may be.

Further, the type of effect that is likely to be executed when the display value becomes "00" may be different between the case where the addition effect is executed during the time effect and the case where the stop effect is executed. For example, when the addition performance is executed during the time performance, the cut-in performance B is more likely to be executed than when the stop performance is executed, and when the stop performance is executed during the time performance, the addition performance is executed. It may be configured such that the cut-in effect A is more likely to be executed than when the cut-in effect is performed. With this configuration, it is possible to predict the type of effect to be executed following the time effect by the effect pattern of the time effect, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Similarly, when the addition effect is executed during the time effect (in the case of "time effect + 20 seconds"), and when the initial value of the time effect is "35" (in the case of "time effect 35 seconds") , the type of effect that is likely to be executed when the display value becomes "00" may be different. Similarly, when the stop effect is executed during the time effect (in the case of "time effect + 20 seconds stop"), and when the initial value of the time effect is "35" (in the case of "time effect 35 seconds") , the type of effect that is likely to be executed when the display value becomes "00" may be different.

Further, when the sign effect is executed, the cut-in effect A may be more easily executed than the cut-in effect B, or the SP reach A may be more easily executed than the SP reach B. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which the easiness of execution of a specific effect (for example, cut-in effect A or SP reach A) differs depending on whether or not the portent effect is executed. Similarly, the easiness of execution of a specific effect may differ depending on whether or not the stop effect is executed, and the easiness of execution of a specific effect may vary depending on whether or not the addition effect is executed. Different configurations are possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, the precursor effect is configured to be executed as a look-ahead effect (a look-ahead precursor effect), but it may be a effect that may be executed only in the so-called "relevant change".

Further, in the above-described form, the probability that the initial value of the time effect becomes a large value may be different between when the predictive effect is executed and when the clock suspension notice (other predictive effect) is executed. . Further, in the above-described form, the probability that the stop effect is performed may be different between when the predictive effect is executed and when the clock suspension notice (other predictive effect) is executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the initial values such as "15" and "35" are already displayed at the start of display of the time display image G90 in the time presentation. The value may be counted up so that there are times when it stops at "15" and times when it stops at "35". With this configuration, it is possible to create time to enjoy what the initial value will be while the display value is being counted up. Note that such a count-up may be displayed in the center of the display section 50a separately from the time display image G90, and the finally displayed value may be used as the initial value of the time display image G90.

Also, in the above form, when multiple times of time production are executed during one special figure fluctuation (when "time production 15 seconds twice" is selected), the second time production and the first time production , but the second time effect (repeated time effect) is different from the first time effect (for example, the effect with a different initial value, or the display value such as addition or stop A production with different behavior, etc.) may be used. Moreover, there may be an effect pattern in which three or more time effects are executed during one special figure variation. In addition, when executing a plurality of times of time production during one special figure fluctuation, the execution interval of each time production can be set as appropriate.

In addition, in the above embodiment, two types of omen effects (blue omen effect and red omen effect) can be executed as omen effects, but three or more types of omen effects (for example, blue omen effect, red omen effect, golden omen effect) can be executed. production) may be configured to be executable. In this case, the probability of executing a plurality of times of time production during one special figure variation may be changed for each type of portent production. In addition, the number of execution times of the time production in one special figure variation may be changed for each type of portent production.

In the above embodiment, the start timing of the time effect (the start timing of updating the time display) is set to be the same for any effect pattern (FIGS. 30(a) to (e)). may have various variations. In this case, for example, the initial value of the time display is as small as "10", but the start timing of the time presentation is comparatively late, 10 seconds before the win-lose branch. good.

In the above embodiment, the time effect of the special effect mode is configured such that the output of the count sound is added to the time effect of the normal effect mode (see FIG. 32). In addition to the output of sound, it is configured to drive the movable bodies for presentation (upper board movable body 55k, lower board movable body 56k, frame movable device 58, etc.), and board lamp 54 and frame lamp 53 are configured to emit light in a predetermined manner. It may also be configured to emit light at . Also, the time effect of the normal effect mode may be configured to output only the count sound, and the time effect of the special effect mode may be added with the update of the time display by the image display device 50 . Also, in the above embodiment, the first update value ("4" in the embodiment) when the effect mode of the time effect changes, and the update value when the time display is restarted when the stop effect is executed in the time effect. Although the initial update value (“4” in the embodiment) is assumed to be the same, it may be different.

Further, in the above embodiment, the 5-count effect is counted in a countdown format, but may be counted in a countup format. Also, the type of effect suggested to be executed by the 5-count effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the above-described form, the execution timing of the cut-in effect before the win-lose branch is suggested by the 5-count effect, but it may be configured to suggest the development timing of the SP reach.

Further, in the above embodiment, the initial value of the numerical value counted in the 5 count effect is set to a value "4" (in other words, , the same value as the initial value when resuming the update of the time display stopped by the stop effect (4)), but the initial value of the count effect is the same value as the display value of the time effect when stopped by the stop effect. It may be "5" (that is, the count effect may be an effect of counting from "5" to "0"). Also, the initial value of the count effect may be set to a value of "3" or less (in other words, a value smaller than the initial value at the time of restarting updating of the time display stopped by the stop effect).

In the above embodiment, the display value of the time display is not updated when the time display image G90 is displayed at the second position (lower right end position in the display section 50a, see FIG. 41(D)). The display value may be updated even when it is displayed at the second position. Specifically, for example, a time effect in which the time display image G90 is displayed at the first position (the central position of the right end of the display section 50a, see FIG. 41A) and the display value is updated; A configuration may also be provided in which there is a time effect in which G90 is displayed at the second position and the display value is updated. In this case, the two effects may have a different degree of expectation for a big win.

Further, in the above embodiment, the time display image G90 (specific effect section) is configured to remain positioned at the second position during execution of the precursor effect or during execution of the stop effect (FIGS. 41(C), (D), (E), See FIGS. 44(B) and 44(C)). On the other hand, the time display image G90 moves from the first position to the second position when the portent effect is executed. Alternatively, the time display image G90 moves from the first position to the second position when the stop effect is executed, but after being positioned at the second position for a short period of time, it returns to the first position and stops. A configuration in which the production is continued may be employed.

Further, in the above-described mode, an effect pattern for changing the update speed of the display value of the time display may be provided as the effect pattern for the time effect. As a production pattern that changes the update speed of the display value of the time display, for example, there is a production pattern that updates at a speed that is X times the normal update speed (X is a natural number of 2 or more), or a production pattern that updates at a speed that is 1/X the normal update speed. There is an effect pattern in which the speed is doubled (X is a natural number equal to or greater than 2). When configured in this way, when the update speed of the display value of the time display changes, the degree of expectation for the big win becomes higher than when it does not change (the performance with the high degree of expectation for the big win is more likely to be executed). do it. In particular, a performance pattern in which the execution time of the time performance is shortened by increasing the update speed of the display value (the end timing of the time performance is earlier) is provided as a performance pattern with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than other performance patterns. Then, the effect pattern becomes opposite to the other effect pattern, and unexpectedness is generated, so that it is possible to provide new amusement. In addition, as an effect pattern of the time effect, a effect pattern in which part of the update range (for example, "15" to "0") in the time display is not executed (for example, after updating from "15" to "10", "5" A production pattern that jumps to and updates from "5" to "0") may be provided. By providing such an effect pattern, it is possible to generate unexpectedness and provide new amusement. It should be noted that, when configured as in this modified example, the change in the display value of the time display by "1" does not have to correspond to the actual one second.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first start port 11 (fixed start port) in which the ease with which a game ball enters does not change, and the second start port 12 (variable start port, ) are provided, but only one of them may be provided.

In the above-described form, the special figure 2 determination process is performed preferentially over the special figure 1 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 2 is performed preferentially over the variation display of the special figure 1). Special figure 1 determination processing is performed preferentially over special figure 2 determination processing (variation display of special figure 1 is performed preferentially than variation display of special figure 2) It may be configured. In this case, the special figure 1 lottery should be a lottery that is more advantageous than the special figure 2 lottery and makes it easier to win a big hit.

Also, in the above embodiment, the game machine determines the transition to the high-probability state based on the type of winning jackpot symbol. It may be a game machine that controls to a high probability state). In addition, in the above-described form, once it is controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called variable loop type gaming machine) that continues to control the high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Also, it may be configured as a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine, or a honeycomb type game machine. In other words, the invention shown in this specification can be preferably applied to gaming machines with various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machines.

Moreover, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply it to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mammoth ball game machine.

Further, in the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are variablely displayed in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. It may be composed of patterns other than three, such as three. 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 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 presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the performance are performed by different substrates, but it may be configured so that they are 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.

Moreover, not all jackpot game states may be configured to correspond to the "special game state advantageous to the player". For example, the jackpot game state scheduled to be controlled to a high probability state after that corresponds to a "special game state advantageous to the player", or a jackpot capable of winning a relatively large number of prize balls such as substantially 16R. The game state may be configured to correspond to a "special game state advantageous to the player". Also, the high probability state may be configured to correspond to the "special game state advantageous to the player", or the time saving state may be configured to correspond to the "special game state advantageous to the player".

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. Note that invention A is a general term for inventions A1 to A7 below. Invention B is a general term for inventions B1 to B4 below. Invention C is a general term for inventions C1 to C3 below. Invention D is a general term for inventions D1 to D5 below. Invention E is a general term for inventions E1 to E4 below. Invention F is a general term for inventions F1 to F8 below.

Invention A1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot judgment by the game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player (jackpot judgment);
Special game state control means for controlling the special game state based on the result of determination by the determination means (processing related to execution of a jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101);
Provided with a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production using a predetermined production means (for example, image display device 50),
The effect executing means is capable of performing a time effect suggesting the execution timing of the effect based on the result of determination by the determining means (see FIG. 30),
The time effect is a effect that makes the player expect to enter the special game state (see FIG. 31).
The game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) is characterized in that the effect executing means can execute a premonitory effect (see FIGS. 33 and 44) that suggests in advance that the time effect will be executed.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since it is possible to foresee in advance that the time presentation will be executed by the precursor presentation, it is possible to make the player expect to enter the special game state before the execution of the time presentation, It is possible to improve the game interest.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The degree of expectation for the special game state differs between when the time effect is executed after the precursor effect is executed and when the time effect is executed without the precursor effect being executed (Fig. 33).

According to the game machine with this configuration, the sense of expectation as to whether or not the special game state is entered after the time presentation is changed depending on whether or not the precursor presentation is executed, so it is possible to further improve the interest before the time presentation. is.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The effect executing means executes another predictive effect (clock pending notice) suggesting that the time effect will be executed in a different effect mode (a special mode of displaying the pending display) from the predictive effect. (see FIGS. 35 and 45).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the execution of the time presentation can be foreseen by other precursor presentations, so that the amusement of the game can be further improved.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to Invention A3,
Prior to the determination by the determination means, pre-reading determination means (processing related to pre-reading determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether the special game state is provided,
The effect executing means can execute a predetermined pending display (display of the pending icon HA) based on the result of determination by the look-ahead determination means,
A gaming machine characterized in that the other indication effect is an effect of displaying the suspension display in a special mode (special suspension display G70) different from the normal mode (normal suspension display G72) (see FIG. 45).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, execution of the time effect can be foreseen by the pending display of the special mode, which is another predictive effect, so that the game interest can be improved.

Invention A5:
The gaming machine according to Invention A4,
A gaming machine characterized in that the effect execution means may execute the precursor effect based on the result of determination by the look-ahead determination means (see FIGS. 35 and 46).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even a sign effect that is not a pending display (another sign effect) may be performed as a so-called look-ahead effect, so it is possible to further improve the interest before execution of the time effect.

Invention A6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A3 to A5,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the degree of expectation for the special game state differs between when the predictive effect is executed and when the other predictive effect is executed (see FIGS. 33 and 35).

According to the game machine having this configuration, expectations for subsequent development of the game depend on whether the predictive effect is executed and the time effect is executed, or the other predictive effect is executed and the time effect is executed. are different, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Invention A7:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A3 to A6,
The performance executing means may not execute the precursor performance when the other precursor performance is executed, and may execute the precursor performance when the other precursor performance is not executed ( (See FIG. 35(B)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when another precursor effect is executed, the player can already foresee the execution of the time effect, and in such a situation, the significance of further executing the precursor effect is small. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the performance from becoming particularly complicated by not executing the precursor performance, and as a result, it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

Invention B1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot judgment by the game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player (jackpot judgment);
Symbol variation execution means (variation display and stop of special symbols by game control microcomputer 101) for executing symbol variation to display predetermined symbols (special symbols) and to stop and display in a stop mode showing the result of determination by the determination means processing related to display);
Special game state control means for controlling the special game state based on the result of determination by the determination means (processing related to execution of a jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101);
Provided with a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production using a predetermined production means (for example, image display device 50),
The effect execution means is capable of performing a time effect suggesting the execution timing of the effect during the variable display of the symbols (see FIG. 30),
The time effect is a effect that makes the player expect to enter the special game state (see FIG. 31).
The game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) characterized in that the effect executing means may execute the time effect again in the pattern variation in which the time effect has been executed (see FIGS. 30(e) and 42). ).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the time production has already been executed in a certain pattern variation, there is a possibility that the time production will be executed again during the pattern variation, so that the player can enjoy the second and subsequent time. It is possible to have expectations for the occurrence of the performance, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The game machine is characterized in that the effect executing means can execute an indication effect that suggests in advance that the time effect will be executed (see FIGS. 30 and 33).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since it is possible to foresee in advance that the time presentation will be executed by the precursor presentation, it is possible to make the player expect to enter the special game state before the execution of the time presentation, It is possible to improve the game interest.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to Invention B2,
The effect executing means does not execute the precursor effect for the second time effect when the time effect is executed again in the symbol variation in which the time effect is executed (see FIG. 30(e)). ).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the execution of the first time performance in a certain symbol variation may be suggested by the precursor performance, while the second time performance in a certain symbol variation may be suggested by the precursor performance. Since the execution is not suggested by , it is possible to make it difficult to predict the execution of the time presentation again. As a result, it is possible to increase the unexpectedness of the execution of the time presentation again, and to expect an improvement in the amusement of the game.

Invention B4:
A gaming machine according to Invention B2 or Invention B3,
The sign effects include a first sign effect (blue sign effect) and a second sign effect (red sign effect) different from the first sign effect,
There is a higher possibility that the time effect is executed a plurality of times in the symbol variation when the second predictive effect is executed than when the first predictive effect is executed (see FIG. 33). A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the second portent performance is executed, it is possible to expect that the time performance will be executed a plurality of times in a certain pattern variation, so the amusement improvement effect of the portent performance can be further increased.

Invention C1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot judgment by the game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player (jackpot judgment);
Symbol variation execution means (variation display and stop of special symbols by game control microcomputer 101) for executing symbol variation to display predetermined symbols (special symbols) and to stop and display in a stop mode showing the result of determination by the determination means processing related to display);
Special game state control means for controlling the special game state based on the result of determination by the determination means (processing related to execution of a jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101);
Provided with a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production using a predetermined production means (for example, image display device 50),
The effect execution means is a gaming machine capable of performing a time effect suggesting the execution timing of the effect during the variable display of the symbols (see FIG. 30),
When the time production is executed during the symbol fluctuation, the expectation for the special game state is often higher when the execution period of the time production is longer than when the execution period is short (Fig. 30, see FIG. 31),
The game machine (pachinko machine) characterized in that the effect execution means may execute a stop effect in which the update of the display value indicating the execution timing is stopped in the time effect (see FIGS. 30(d) and 41). gaming machines).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even when the initial value of the display value in the timed effect is close to the final value (target value), the execution period of the timed effect may become longer due to the execution of the stop effect. Therefore, the player can have a stronger expectation for entering the special game state. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest by the time presentation.

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
The effect execution means may change the effect mode of the time effect to a special effect mode different from that before execution of the stop effect when resuming the updating of the display values stopped by the stop effect (Fig. 32). , see FIG. 41).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the stop effect is executed, the update of the display value is resumed in a special effect mode different from that before the stop effect is executed, so the restart operation of the update of the display value becomes lively. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest-enhancing effect of the time presentation.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to invention C2,
The production means includes predetermined display means (image display device 50) and audio output means (speaker 52) capable of outputting audio,
The game machine is characterized in that the special presentation mode is a presentation mode in which the output of a count sound by the sound output means is added to the update of the display value by the display means (see FIG. 32).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, not only is the display value updated by the display means, but also the count sound is output by the voice output means. This makes it possible to further enhance the interest of the time presentation.

Invention D1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot judgment by the game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player (jackpot judgment);
Symbol variation execution means (variation display and stop of special symbols by game control microcomputer 101) for executing symbol variation to display predetermined symbols (special symbols) and to stop and display in a stop mode showing the result of determination by the determination means processing related to display);
Special game state control means for controlling the special game state based on the result of determination by the determination means (processing related to execution of a jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101);
Provided with a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production using a predetermined production means (for example, image display device 50),
The effect execution means performs a time effect (see FIGS. 30(a) to 30(e)) as a effect suggesting the execution timing of the effect during the variable display of the symbols, and a type different from the time effect. A game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) characterized in that it may perform a count effect (5 count effect, see FIG. 30(f) and FIG. 43) which is an effect of .

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, two different effects, ie, a time effect and a count effect, can be executed as effects suggesting the execution timing of a certain effect, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

Invention D2:
The gaming machine according to Invention D1,
When the time production is executed during the symbol fluctuation, the expectation for the special game state is often higher when the execution period of the time production is longer than when the execution period is short (Fig. 30, see FIG. 31),
The game machine characterized in that the effect execution means may execute a stop effect for stopping updating of a display value suggesting the execution timing in the time effect (see FIGS. 30(d) and 41).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even when the initial value of the display value in the timed effect is close to the final value (target value), the execution period of the timed effect may become longer due to the execution of the stop effect. Therefore, the player can have a stronger expectation for entering the special game state. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest by the time presentation.

Invention D3:
The gaming machine according to Invention D2,
The initial value ("4" in the embodiment) of the numerical value counted in the count effect is the same value as the display value ("5" in the embodiment) of the time effect when stopped by the stop effect, or A gaming machine characterized in that the value is closer to the target value ("0" in the embodiment) than that.

According to the game machine having this configuration, it is possible to expect that the time effect when the update of the display value is restarted and the count effect will have similar fun effects, and the fun of both effects can be improved. It becomes possible.

Invention D4:
The gaming machine according to Invention D3,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the count effect is a effect with a higher degree of expectation for the special game state than the time effect (see FIG. 31).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the count effect is a effect with a higher degree of expectation for the special game state than the time effect, the execution of the count effect can give the player a sense of exhilaration, and the game machine stops. At the same time, it is possible to improve the interest of the time production accompanied by the production.

Invention D5:
The gaming machine according to Invention D3 or Invention D4,
The time rendering mode includes a first rendering mode (normal rendering mode) in which the display value is updated but voice counting is not performed, and a second rendering mode in which both the display value is updated and voice counting is performed. There is a (special production mode),
Until the update of the display value is stopped by the stop effect, the effect mode of the time effect is the first effect mode, and from the resumption of the update of the display value stopped by the stop effect, the time effect is changed to the second effect mode (see FIGS. 32, 41 (D) and (E)).

According to the game machine of this configuration, the time performance is performed in the first performance mode until the execution of the stop performance, and the time performance is performed in the second performance mode from the resumption of updating of the display value in the time performance. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the restart operation of updating the display value. In addition, since the start value (initial value) of the count effect is the same value as the display value when such a change in the effect mode of the time effect is made, or a value closer to the target value than this, the count The importance of the presentation can be easily conveyed to the player, and it is possible to expect further improvement in the interest in the game.

Invention E1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot judgment by the game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player (jackpot judgment);
Symbol variation execution means (variation display and stop of special symbols by game control microcomputer 101) for executing symbol variation to display predetermined symbols (special symbols) and to stop and display in a stop mode showing the result of determination by the determination means processing related to display);
Special game state control means for controlling the special game state based on the result of determination by the determination means (processing related to execution of a jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101);
Provided with a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production using a predetermined production means (for example, image display device 50),
The effect execution means is a gaming machine capable of performing a time effect suggesting the execution timing of the effect during the variable display of the symbols (see FIG. 30),
When the time production is executed during the symbol fluctuation, the expectation for the special game state is often higher when the execution period of the time production is longer than when the execution period is short (Fig. 30, see FIG. 31),
The display value for changing the display value so as to delay the display value updated in the time production from reaching a predetermined target value ("0") after the time production is started. A gaming machine characterized in that a change effect (addition effect) may be executed (see FIGS. 30(c) and 40).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if the initial value of the display value in the time effect is close to the final value (target value), the execution period of the time effect may become longer by executing the display value change effect. Because there is, you can have more expectations for entering the special game state. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest by the time presentation.

Invention E2:
The gaming machine according to invention E1,
The effect execution means may execute a stop effect to stop updating the display value in the time effect (see FIG. 30(d) and FIG. 41),
Even if the execution time of the time effect is the same, the degree of expectation for the special game state differs between when the display value change effect is executed and when the stop effect is executed (see FIGS. 30 and 31). A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to increase interest in whether the display value change effect is executed or the stop effect is executed, and it is possible to further improve the game interest of the time effect.

Invention E3:
The gaming machine according to Invention E2,
The time effect includes an initial value ("15" in the embodiment) of the display value in the time effect when the display value change effect is performed, and a display value in the time effect when the stop effect is performed. A specific time effect (time effect 35 seconds, FIG. 30 (b) reference),
Even if the execution time of the time performance is the same, the special game state is established when the specific time performance is performed, when the display value change performance is performed, and when the stop performance is performed. A gaming machine characterized by different expectations (see FIGS. 30 and 31).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the display value by the time effect is far from the target value from the beginning, and when the display value change effect is executed or the stop effect is executed in the middle of the time effect, the target value is set. The degree of expectation for entering the special game state differs depending on whether the value attainment is delayed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's interest in what pattern the time presentation is performed, and to further improve the interest in the game by the time presentation.

Invention E4:
The gaming machine according to Invention E3,
When the stop effect is executed without executing the display value change effect (see FIG. 47(d)), and when the stop effect is executed after the display value change effect is executed (FIG. 47 (z)), and the degree of expectation for the special game state is different (see FIG. 48).

According to the game machine of this configuration, it is possible to increase interest in whether the display value change performance is executed and interest in whether the stop performance is executed, and to further improve the interest in the game by the time performance. becomes possible.

Invention F1:
Judgment means (processing related to jackpot judgment by the game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player (jackpot judgment);
Symbol variation execution means (variation display and stop of special symbols by game control microcomputer 101) for executing symbol variation to display predetermined symbols (special symbols) and to stop and display in a stop mode showing the result of determination by the determination means processing related to display);
Special game state control means for controlling the special game state based on the result of determination by the determination means (processing related to execution of a jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101);
A specific effect section (a portion displaying a time display image G90 in the display section 50a) that performs a time effect that suggests the execution timing of the effect during the variable display of the symbols,
The specific effect portion may be positioned at a predetermined first position (the position where the time display image G90 is displayed in FIG. A game machine (pachinko) characterized in that it may be positioned at a second position (the position where the time display image G90 is displayed in FIG. gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the specific effect section that performs the time effect can be changed between the first position and the second position, so that the interest in the time effect can be improved.

Invention F2:
The gaming machine according to Invention F1,
When the specific effect unit has not changed from the first position to the second position (for example, when "time effect 15 seconds" is executed without the precursor effect), and when the specific effect part does not change from the first position to the second position A game machine characterized in that the degree of expectation for the special game state is different (see FIG. 31) when there is a change (for example, when "time presentation 15 seconds + 20 seconds stop" is executed).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since the expectation for entering the special game state differs depending on the movement of the specific effect part, it is possible to raise interest in the movement of the specific effect part and improve the interest of the time effect. is.

Invention F3:
A gaming machine according to Invention F1 or Invention F2,
When the specific effect section is positioned at the first position, the display value indicating the execution timing in the time effect may be updated toward a target value, but the specific effect section When positioned at the second position, the display value is not updated toward the target value in the time rendering (in the embodiment, when the time display image G90 is displayed at the second position, The game machine is characterized in that it is during a stop presentation or an omen presentation).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to tell the player in an easy-to-understand manner whether the display value is updated depending on the position of the specific effect part or is not updated. It is possible to improve the interest of

Invention F4:
The gaming machine according to Invention F3,
A premonitory effect that suggests in advance that the time effect will be executed may be executed (see FIG. 33),
A gaming machine, wherein the precursor effect is a effect that accompanies the specific effect part changing from the first position to the second position (see FIG. 44).

According to the game machine of this configuration, when the predictive effect is executed, the specific effect portion changes from the first position to the second position, so that the execution of the predictive effect becomes easy to understand and the interest of the time effect can be improved. be.

Invention F5:
The gaming machine according to Invention F3,
A stop effect that stops updating the display value may be executed in the time effect (see FIG. 30(d)),
A gaming machine, wherein the stop effect is a effect that accompanies a change of the specific effect portion from the first position to the second position (see FIG. 41).

According to the game machine of this configuration, when the stop performance is executed, the specific performance section changes from the first position to the second position, so that the execution of the stop performance becomes easy to understand and the interest of the time performance can be improved. be.

Invention F6:
The gaming machine according to Invention F3,
A premonition effect that suggests in advance that the time effect will be executed is executed (see FIG. 33), and a stop effect that stops the update of the display value is executed in the time effect (see FIG. 33). 30(d)),
A gaming machine characterized in that the portent effect and the stop effect are effects accompanied by a change of the specific effect part from the first position to the second position (see FIGS. 44 and 41).

According to the game machine having this configuration, the specific effect part changes from the first position to the second position both when the sign effect is executed and when the stop effect is executed, so the execution of the sign effect and the stop effect are executed. is also easy for the player to understand, and the interest in the time presentation can be improved.

Invention F7:
A gaming machine according to Invention F4 or Invention F6,
The degree of expectation for the special game state is higher when the time performance is executed after the precursor performance is executed than when the time performance is executed without the precursor performance being executed. (See FIG. 33).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to heighten the player's interest in whether or not the portent effect will be executed, thereby further enhancing the amusement of the game.

Invention F8:
The gaming machine according to Invention F5 or Invention F6,
The game machine is characterized in that the degree of expectation of the special game state is higher when the stop performance is executed in the time performance than when the stop performance is not executed in the time performance.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest in whether or not the stop effect will be executed, thereby further enhancing the amusement of the game.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, it is determined whether it is a big hit based on the ball entering the start hole, Based on the determination result, the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, for example, after displaying "3 seconds", this numerical value is counted down, and when "0 seconds" is reached, a predetermined effect such as a character object falling effect is performed. Players are expected to be in an advantageous playing state. However, as in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, simply being able to execute an effect of simply updating the displayed time from the initial value to the target value may lack interest. had room for improvement.

Invention A described above is capable of executing an indication effect that suggests in advance that a time effect suggesting the execution timing of the effect will be executed, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-000140. It is different in that In addition, the above-described invention B provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, "In the symbol variation in which the time effect indicating the execution timing of the effect has been executed, it is possible to execute the time effect again. There is a difference. In addition, the invention C described above provides a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, in which "in the time effect suggesting the execution timing of the effect, a stop effect that stops updating the display value that suggests the execution timing The difference is that In addition, the invention D described above provides a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, in which "during the variable display of symbols, as an effect that suggests the execution timing of the effect, a time effect is performed and a time effect is performed. There are cases where a count effect, which is a different type of effect from the effect, is performed.” In addition, the above-described invention E is a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, in which "after starting a time effect that suggests the execution timing of the effect, the display value updated in the time effect is A display value change effect for changing the display value may be executed so as to delay reaching a predetermined target value." In addition, the invention F described above provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-000140, in which "a specific effect section that performs a time effect suggesting the execution timing of the effect is positioned at a predetermined first position. There are cases where it is located at the first position, and there are cases where it is located at a second position different from the first position." As a result, inventions A to F can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game through presentation" (providing action and effect).

PY1... Pachinko game machine 50... Image display device (display means)
50a...Display unit 52...Speaker (audio output means)
101... Game control microcomputer 121... Performance control microcomputer HA... Reservation icon TA... Relevant icon TH... Target reservation G70... Special reservation display G72... Normal reservation display G90... Time display image

Claims (1)

a determination means for determining whether or not to set a special game state advantageous to the player;
A look-ahead determination means for performing look-ahead determination as to whether the special game state will occur before the determination by the determination means;
and a production execution means capable of executing production using a predetermined production means,
The production executing means is
executing a time production that suggests the execution timing of the production;
and executing a premonitory effect that notifies in advance that the time effect will be executed based on the result of the look-ahead determination,
During one variable display of identification symbols, after executing a first time effect suggesting execution timing of the first effect as the first time effect, the second time effect is performed as the second time effect . It is possible to execute a second time production that suggests execution timing of a second production different from the first production,
When the second time effect is executed , after a predetermined time has passed since the first time effect is hidden, the second time effect is generated as the new time effect separated from the first time effect. is to carry out the production,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the precursor effect based on the look-ahead determination is not executed for the second time effect.

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