JP7181568B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines and the like.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, it is determined whether or not to control to a special game state advantageous to the player, and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the effects, there is an effect that determines whether or not the special game state is entered before the above determination, and is performed based on the result of the determination (preliminary determination).

For example, Patent Literature 1 below describes a gaming machine that displays the same character or executes the same type of ready-to-win in a plurality of consecutive symbol variations as effects based on the results of prior determination.

JP-A-2004-33671

By the way, the effect based on the result of the preliminary determination has room for improvement in order to make the game more interesting.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to enhancing the interest of a game through presentation.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
a determination means for determining whether or not a special game state advantageous to the player is to be established based on the entry of a ball into a predetermined ball entrance;
Based on the ball entry, pre-reading determination means for performing a pre-reading determination whether to enter the special game state prior to the success/failure determination by the determination means;
and a production control means capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
In response to the success/failure determination, it is possible to perform a symbol variation that causes the performance symbols to be variably displayed and then stop-displayed in a manner that indicates the result of the success/failure determination,
Based on the result of the success/failure determination, in the symbol variation corresponding to the success/failure determination, executing a driving advance notice effect using a predetermined movable body, and executing a specific advance notice effect using the effect pattern. and
Based on the result of the look-ahead determination based on the specific ball entering the entrance, the symbol variation based on the ball entering the entrance that occurred before the specific entrance is changed to the specific entrance. It is possible to perform a preliminary effect in a plurality of consecutive pattern variations up to the symbol variation based on the ball,
The preliminary performance includes a first preliminary performance using the predetermined movable body, a second preliminary performance using the performance pattern , and a performance not using the predetermined movable body and the second preliminary performance. There is a third pre-production that is different from
The production control means is
Regardless of whether the first preliminary performance is executed, the second preliminary performance is executed, or the third preliminary performance is executed, the driving notice performance is performed in the symbol variation based on the specific ball entry. there is a
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the second preliminary effect is being executed, the specific advance notice effect is not executed in the symbol variation .

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

1 is a perspective view of a game machine; FIG. 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 rear board movable device is in a standby state, (B) is a front view of the production unit when the rear board lower movable device is activated, and (C) is a board rear upper movable device. It is a front view of the unit for production|presentation when a device operates, (D) is a front view of the unit for production|presentation when a board rear lower movable device and a board rear upper movable device operate|move. 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 a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of customer waiting production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal production mode, probability variable production mode, and time saving production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of jackpot production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of no reach loss. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example from the start of the special figure fluctuation production until it becomes a reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when the stop display of the production|presentation design which shows loss from N reach is performed, and the case where the stop display of the production|presentation design which shows a big hit is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. FIG. 25 is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 24 ; FIG. 26 is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 25 ; FIG. 27 is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 26 ; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. 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 table which illustrates the kind of production in a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows zone production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation using a logo movable body. It is a figure which shows chance eye production|presentation. It is a figure which shows a pattern effect. It is a figure which shows a mini-character advance notice. It is a look-ahead effect lottery table in a non-time-saving state. It is a fluctuation time notice effect lottery table in a non-time saving state. It is a table showing the prohibition relationship of the notice effect at the time of change. It is a flow chart of processing when a winning command is received. 10 is a flow chart of processing when a fluctuation start command is received; It is a flow chart of continuous effect processing. It is a flow chart of the notice effect processing at the time of change. It is a table|surface which shows the execution example of the production|presentation in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the continuous production|presentation of the raising/lowering motion of a logo movable body. It is a figure which shows the advance notice production at the time of change of the rising motion of a logo movable body. It is a figure which shows the continuous production|presentation of the same color chance eye. It is a figure which shows the continuous production|presentation of CHANCE zone. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation following FIG.51(H). It is a figure which shows the notice production|presentation at the time of change of a CHANCE zone. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of execution of a mini-character announcement; It is a table|surface which shows the compound execution example of production|presentation, and the relationship of a jackpot expectation degree. FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining execution timings of the upward/downward movement and the upward movement of the logo movable body according to the modified example; FIG.

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 A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. 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 FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a game 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. It is sufficient if the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1.

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball to shoot the game ball (the amount that the launching device 72, which will be described later, drives the launching solenoid 72s). attached. 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 a “hemispherical 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 "sword-shaped 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. there is

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. 3 to 6. 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.

Directly below the center of the inner wall portion 1B in the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting port 11 with an open top is provided. At the lower left of the first starting port 11, there is provided a second starting port 12 whose right side is open. On the right side of the second starting port 12, there is provided a second starting winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D that enables or disables the entry of the ball into the second starting port 12.

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

The electric chew 12D has an actuatable electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is formed of a tongue-shaped piece of a substantially oblong rectangular shape that descends obliquely downward to the left in a plan view. The left end of the upper surface of the electric chew opening/closing member 12 k is positioned to the right of the lowest point of the second starting port 12 in a plan view. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is housed behind the game board 1 so that its tip (front side surface) is normally located in the game area 6, that is, around the front surface of the game board 1 (in a normal state). The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can move (advance and retreat) in the front-rear direction from the stored state. Then, when the special state is entered, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k moves forward. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k moves forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k becomes a guiding path to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is retracted behind the game area 6, it is almost impossible to let the game ball enter the second start hole 12 because there is no guiding path. In this way, the protruding state of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. ball becomes possible. On the other hand, the state in which the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is housed is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. In this manner, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric tube 12D opens", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is called "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

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

In addition, two general winning holes 10 are provided on the left side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. In addition, one general winning opening 10 is provided on the right side of the electric chew 12D. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, a gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided on the diagonally lower right side of the opening 1A of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 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.

In addition, on the right side of the first start-up winning device 11D in the game area 6 and directly under the gate 13, there is provided a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning opening 14 formed therein. It is

The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that takes 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 consists of a flat plate having a substantially oblong rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the first prize winning opening 14.例文帳に追加Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k can rotate about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k rotates, the normal AT opening/closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, catches the falling game ball, and makes the ball enter the first big winning hole 14. - 特許庁In this way, it is possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the first big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, immediately below the first big winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed obliquely downward to the left, and a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second start opening 12 is provided in the game area 6 (on the game board 1). It is provided so as to protrude forward from the front surface). A game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guiding stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加

A second big winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") in which a second big winning hole 15 is formed diagonally above the gate 13 and the first big winning hole 14 in the game area 6, in other words, on the upstream side. is provided. The second big winning device 15D has an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k is a rod-like body that has a wing-like shape when viewed from the front, and is normally held at an attitude of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, blocking the second prize winning opening 15. The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be rotated about 70 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls to the left and can assume 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 (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, with reference to FIG. 4, 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. 4A) 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 the final round game (16R) of the jackpot game, which will be described later, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect game balls passing through (entering) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

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

Also, as shown in FIG. 3, substantially at the bottom of the game area 6, there are two outlets for discharging out of the game area 6 game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning holes. A mouth 19 is provided.

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

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

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

In addition, a display device 8 is arranged below and to the left of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 indicator 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure that is variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. In addition, the display device 8 has a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of special figures 1 pending (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 indicator 81a is suspended), which will be described later. And the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b which displays the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number that the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b is withheld) which will be described later is included.

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

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

The special figure indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery by its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays "□□■■□□■■" (□: lighting, ■ : off), the jackpot pattern consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure indicator 81 displays a losing pattern composed of lighting only the rightmost LED, such as "■■■■■■■□". do. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be extinguished as a lost pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be 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. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number".

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is formed by unitizing a plurality of devices that mainly produce production. The production unit 1U includes an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "front panel movable device") 55, a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "back panel movable device") 56, and a third panel movable device. (hereinafter referred to as “logo accessory device”) 57 is installed.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, two 20-inch 3D liquid crystal displays, and has a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image.

The board front movable device 55 further includes, for example, board front upper movable devices 55UL and 55UR arranged above it, and a board front lower movable device 55D arranged below the board front upper movable device 55UL. , and a front upper left movable body 55ULk which is configured to be movable and whose front portion is mainly decorated with a three-dimensional decoration. The front upper movable device 55UR includes a front upper right movable body 55URk which is configured to be movable and whose front portion is mainly decorated with a three-dimensional decoration. The front lower movable device 55D includes a front lower movable body 55Dk which is configured to be movable and mainly has a three-dimensional decoration on the front portion thereof.

The post-board movable device 56 further includes, for example, a post-board upper movable device 56U arranged on the upper side thereof, and a post-board lower movable device 56D arranged on the lower side. A rear upper board movable body 56Uk which is configured to be movable and which is planarly decorated is provided. The lower board rear movable device 56D includes a lower rear board movable body 56Dk which is configured to be movable and which is planarly decorated.

The logo accessory device 57 includes a movable logo body 57k on the front side of which the logotype "L.O.G.O" of the main character "logo", which is the theme of the pachinko game machine PY1, is applied. 57k is configured to be able to rise and fall planarly along display portion 50a.

FIG. 6(A) schematically shows how the upper rear board movable body 56Uk and the lower rear board movable body 56Dk are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not in operation. The upper rear board movable body 56Uk and the lower rear board movable body 56Dk can move vertically along the surface of the image display device 50 on a plane substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction (they can move up and down). be). Then, when the respective drive sources of the upper rear board movable device 56U and the lower rear board movable device 56D are driven, the upper end of the lower rear board movable body 56Dk is positioned around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 in a front view. (See FIG. 6(B)). On the other hand, the rear board upper movable body 56Uk moves downward (falls) so that its lower end is positioned around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 6C). As a result, the upper rear plate movable body 56Uk and the lower rear plate movable body 56Dk are joined and united in the vertical direction around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front, and a pattern is formed on each surface. (Design) is united as a whole and represents the face of the main character, which is the theme of the pachinko game machine PY1 (see FIG. 6(D)). At this time, since most of the image display device 50 is covered with the combined upper board rear movable body 56Uk and lower rear board movable body 56Dk, 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. 7 and 8. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, jackpot game effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 , a customer waiting effect, and an operation promotion effect that prompts the user to operate the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41 during the effective period (operation effective period). 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls, etc., are provided further behind the image display device 50 of the game board 1. FIG. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls games. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section that controls effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. Note that the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and a game effect using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 57, etc.) , the customer waiting effect, and the operation promoting effect can be controlled.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . 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. 7, 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 solenoids 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 solenoids.

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 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.

It should be noted that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed 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. 8, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "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 .

In addition, 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 hemispherical button detection switch 40a and a sword-shaped button detection switch 41a. The hemispherical button detection switch 40a detects that the hemispherical button 40 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 41a detects that the sword-shaped 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 a left frame movable motor 58Lm, a right frame movable motor 58Rm, a front upper movable motor 55Um, a front lower movable motor 55Dm, and a rear upper movable motor. 56Um, a rear lower mover motor 56Dm, and a logo mover motor 57m. The left frame movable body motor 58Lm can drive the left frame movable device 58L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 58Rm can drive the right frame movable device 58R to perform a predetermined operation. The front upper movable body motor 55Um can drive the front upper movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk to perform predetermined operations. The front lower movable body motor 55Dm can drive the front lower movable body 55Dk to slide it on the display section 50a. The board rear upper movable body motor 56Um can drive the board rear upper movable body 56Uk to slide it on the display section 50a. The lower rear board movable body motor 56Dm can drive the lower rear board movable body 56Dk to slide it on the display section 50a. The logo movable body motor 57m can drive the logo movable body 57k to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates motion pattern data for determining motion modes of the front upper movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk, the front lower movable body 55Dk, the rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the rear lower movable body 56Dk. Via the lamp control circuit 151, the operation of the board front upper movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk, the board front lower movable body 55Dk, the board rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk is controlled. The performance control microcomputer 121 also creates motion pattern data that determines the motion mode of the logo movable body 57k, and controls the motion of the logo movable body 57k via the lamp control circuit 151. FIG.

The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include frame lamps 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and board lamps 54 (back board upper point light emitting device 54Ua, board rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, A rear lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, and creates light emission pattern data according to the light emission pattern data. Light emission of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 is controlled. 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 is made to control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, etc., and the operation control of the front board movable device 55, the rear board movable device 56, the logo accessory device 57, the frame movable device 58, and the like. may 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. 9 to 16. FIG.

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

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general-pattern related random number when the general-pattern fluctuation start condition is established in performing such a series of games (normal-pattern lottery, variable display of the general-pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 9A, normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern random numbers to be obtained. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a hit determination. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) using a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 10(A). The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, 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 collates the acquired normal symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and performs hit determination as to whether it is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination for performing the variable display of the normal pattern is performed. If the result of the hit determination is hit, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. Also, the probability of winning a prize can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal pattern fluctuation Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern using a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 10(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 can be 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 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), that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening are included. 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 using the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10(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. Also, the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the starting condition is established in performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9B, 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 (determination information) for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 11(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 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with a big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11A, the high-probability jackpot determination table is set with 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. Judgment of jackpot pattern type Judgment of jackpot pattern type determines the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) using a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. It is a decision for For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot constituted by the game privilege given to the player.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the types of special symbols that are variably displayed (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the winning caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (the jackpot symbol type determination is generated) is performed. It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when 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 collates the acquired jackpot design type random number with the jackpot design type determination table to determine the type of the jackpot design. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random numbers are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11(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 allocation rate of the jackpot pattern type determined by the jackpot pattern type determination 100%. In this way, in the special figure 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first start port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second start port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type Different fractions are possible.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination determines whether or not to generate a reach with a special figure fluctuation effect described later using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 11 (C) when the result of the big hit determination is a loss It is a decision for

The reach determination table can be 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.

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 "no reach (not generate reach)". . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 11 (C), it is possible to change the number of reach random numbers that are determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. is. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)" 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)". )” 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 fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and production flow (production content) of special figure fluctuation production, it is possible to include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination. As a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table 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 caused by the special figure variation pattern determination was performed It is possible to associate with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing 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. 13) used when performing.

And each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can also be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) and the special figure 1 used in the time saving state There is a 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, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) can be further 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.

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

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 can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the second column from the right of the table in FIGS.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be named in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production. be. For example, the special figure variation pattern related to the jackpot is called “jackpot variation”. On the other hand, in the loss with reach, SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is "L loss fluctuation", and in the loss with reach, the special fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is "N loss fluctuation", and the loss without reach Such a special figure variation pattern is referred to as "normal loss variation". There are three kinds of normal losing fluctuations (normal A losing fluctuation, normal B losing fluctuation, normal C losing fluctuation) with different fluctuation times.

3-2-5. Prefetching Determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using a prefetching determination table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the obtained special figure-related random number. For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening (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.

In addition, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (non-time-saving lookahead determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a look-ahead determination table (time-saving lookahead 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. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 and 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 and second big winning hole 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). ing. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15 after the stop display of the special figure. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As jackpot games, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15, from 1R to 15R, the round game in which the first big winning hole 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big winning hole 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the 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.

Also, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 or using only one of them. In addition, in the case of a configuration in which only the big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, the unused big winning opening is provided. It may be configured without

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

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4(B)). Therefore, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening and closing member with the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage") The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V long open pattern is called "V long big hit". On the other hand, a big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short open pattern is called "V short big hit".

Next, the game state will be explained. As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state", "high probability high base game state" and It is possible to make it into any game state of "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" can be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the "low-probability low-base game state" or "low-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being 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 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. The high-probability state can be switched from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot, or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time-saving state is set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and compared to the non-time-saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time-saving state, the opening time (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. Also, in the time saving state, using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is (See FIGS. 12 and 13). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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". In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the hit determination is performed, but the jackpot determination is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above.

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 28. 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. 17A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen G101 for setting the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 17(B). 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. 18A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a; As shown in FIG. 18(B), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a; There is also a third normal effect mode in which a background image (normal night background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a. Switching is performed with one condition being that the figure variation effect is performed. 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. 18(D), 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. 18(E), 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 effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19A, an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and a right-hand shot image prompting "right-hand shot" are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening production is performed in which G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19B, the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. A round performance will be held. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19(C), the display unit 50a displays an ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game, and a total number of prize balls paid out. A jackpot ending production is performed in which the number-of-balls 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 variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect pattern, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, the sword-shaped button It is possible to perform an effect using various effect devices such as 41.

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. 20A, it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c 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 FIG. 20(A), the left effect pattern region 50b1, the middle effect pattern region 50b2, the right effect pattern region 50b3, and the small pattern region 50c are indicated by broken lines. It is described in order to show the range of the production design area 50b2, the right production design area 50b3, and the small design area 50c, and is not actually displayed.

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

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for variable display of special symbols, FIG. 20 (B) , along with the start, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small patterns KZ2, and the right small pattern KZ3 is also started. Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is a special figure variation pattern of no reach loss (for example, normal loss variation), the end of the variable display of the special figure (special figure stop display), the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with a losing streak (so-called “break streak”) peculiar to the reach-less losing. Toward the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 20(C), the left performance symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 20(D). , the right performance symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped at approximately the vertical center position, and further, as shown in FIG. 20(E), the middle performance symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the approximately vertical center position. Finally, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a state of being horizontally aligned at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, are completely stopped all at once, as shown in FIG. The stop is confirmed (the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed). When the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 which have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped by loose stitches, that is, when the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped all at once at the same loose stitches, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

In the example of FIG. 20, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left performance design EZ1→right performance design EZ3→middle performance design EZ2. The mode of stopping is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern with reach and loss (for example, N loss variation), as in the case of no reach described above, in the display unit 50a, FIG. 21 ( As shown in A), the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small patterns KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed. , the variable display of the special symbols is started, and as shown in FIG. 21(B), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small patterns KZ2, and the right small pattern KZ3. is started. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 21(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the number "5" is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 21(D), the same number The right performance symbol EZ3 consisting of "5" is horizontally aligned at the substantially central position in the vertical direction and is temporarily stopped, resulting in a ready-to-win state (a ready-to-win state occurs or is established). Even if the ready-to-win state is established in the production pattern, the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 is continued.

In the example of FIG. 21, when the ready-to-win is established, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left performance symbol EZ1→the right performance symbol EZ3, but the mode of temporary stop is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. can be done. Also, the number of the production pattern that constitutes the ready-to-win is not limited to "5". Further, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Also, the direction in which the performance symbols constituting the ready-to-win are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

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

When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21(D), N reach is performed from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 22A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N-reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22(B), the middle effect symbol EZ2 that is displayed (scrolled) at high speed in the normal mode gradually decelerates.

When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss variation), from the state where the reach is established, the middle production pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the vertical direction approximately center position. Then, the stop display of the production pattern indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the middle production pattern consisting of numbers ("4" in FIG. 22 (C-1)) different from the numbers constituting the reach EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. Stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed with the eyes. In addition, when the temporarily stopped performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are completely stopped with the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed, three small The symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are stopped all at once with the same loss with reach as the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot (for example, N jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. The middle production pattern EZ2 consisting of the same number is temporarily stopped at the vertical direction approximately center position, and with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D-2), The temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the stop display of the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2 and the right performance symbol EZ3 is performed with a winning combination peculiar to the jackpot such as double eyes. Further, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped with a hit peculiar to the big hit, that is, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed, three small symbols KZ1 are displayed. , KZ2 and KZ3 are stopped all at once with the same hits peculiar to the big win as the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 is also performed.

It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

After the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, the enemy character A appears, and the image shown in FIG. ), a scene in which the main character and the enemy character A are facing each other is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, an image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the SP reach has started is displayed in the center of the display section 50a. The SP reach start title image G1 is composed of a title image G11 representing the title of the SP reach ""Destroy the enemy A!"

Then, the SP reach battle progresses further, and as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25C, when a close-up of the profile of enemy character A is displayed, as shown in FIG. We have a scene to say. This scene constitutes a turning point (victory turning point) at which the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, after this winning/losing branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. , the main character in a special state standing tall after winning the battle is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. - 特許庁At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. In this way, the display of the main character transformed into the special state of winning the battle and standing upright and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitute the performance of notifying the big win (big win reporting performance). After that, as shown in FIG. 27(B), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

On the other hand, after the winning/losing branch point, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the SP loss fluctuation), the background for SP reach without the big hit notification production being performed In the image G113, a loss notification effect is performed in which an image of the main character losing the battle is displayed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22(C-1), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the losing eye, and as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed.

It should be noted that the content of the SP reach effect is not limited to the content in which characters battle each other, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each ready-to-win are stopped in a mode indicating a big win (big win expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the lottery result of the special lottery. For example, the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the lottery result of the special lottery is "losing", and 100% when the lottery result of the special lottery is "jackpot", SP reach If the execution probability is 4% when the lottery result of the special lottery is "losing", and 100% when the lottery result of the special lottery is "jackpot", the expectation of SP reach is It is possible to set higher than the N reach jackpot expectation. 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 lottery result of the special lottery is ``losing'', and the lottery result of the special lottery. If is 20% in the case of "jackpot", the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the lottery result of the special lottery is "losing", and the lottery result of the special lottery is "jackpot" If it is 30% in the case of , it is possible to set the SP reach B jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach A jackpot expectation. Thus, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the lottery result of the special figure lottery, it is possible to set the degree of expectation for the big hit.

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. 12 and 13). 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. 28(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.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28A, it is possible to provide an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

It should be noted that the number of display areas 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.

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.

For example, 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, and as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed. 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 fluctuation effect is completed and a new special figure fluctuation 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 is capable of performing a notice effect with arbitrary tying 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, 57, 58, the input devices 40, 41, etc., and the result of the jackpot determination and the special figure. It is possible to suggest the result of fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 57 and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is a effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, and it is possible to suggest in advance the development of the subsequent effect (for example, SP reach).

For example, if the result of special figure variation pattern determination is SP jackpot variation or SP losing variation, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. When activated, the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk are combined to cover the main character in the normal state displayed on the display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 23(B), the rear-board movable device 56 is actuated, and the upper-board movable body 56Uk and the lower-post-board movable body 56Dk are united to form a normal state displayed on the display section 50a. and the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk and the front lower movable body 55Dk which are united and integrated to cover the main character in the normal state. Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk temporarily return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, a black image is displayed (blacked out) over the entire display section 50a as if it were turned off, suggesting that the SP reach will develop.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23(D), the front movable device 55 is operated again, and the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk are united, The upper board movable body 56Uk and the lower board rear movable body 56Dk that are united and integrated are covered, and as shown in FIGS. returns to the normal standby state (initial position) and develops 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 reach losing variation), it is possible to perform a movable object effect as a so-called false effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 provides an operation effect including an operation promotion effect using the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 and an operation result effect corresponding to the operation of the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 as the advance notice effect. It is possible. The operation performance is a performance in which the player operates the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41, and it is possible to suggest that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner indicating a big win.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25C, in SP reach, a period during which the operation of pressing the sword-shaped button 41 is valid (sword-shaped button operation valid period) occurs. Then, as shown in FIG. 26A, an effect for prompting the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 (sword-shaped button operation prompting effect) is performed. In the sword-shaped button operation prompting effect, a sword-shaped button operation prompting image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The sword-shaped button operation prompting image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressing operation image) G32 representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword. and an image (operation valid period remaining time image) G33 representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (sword button operation valid period) related to the operation of the pattern button 41 . 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. FIG. 26B shows a state in which the sword-shaped button operation effective period has occurred and 1/3 of the sword-shaped button operation effective period has elapsed.

Thereafter, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation valid period, or the sword-shaped button 41 is operated during the sword-shaped button operation valid period. After the remaining time of the operation valid period expires without being done, and before the variable display of the special figure ends, as shown in FIG. The movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk are united, the rear rear movable device 56 is operated, and the rear upper movable body 56Uk and the rear lower movable body 56Dk are united and integrated. An operation result production (jackpot suggestion production) is performed. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is "losing", even if the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, or the sword-shaped button 41 is not pressed, the effect button is displayed. Even if the remaining time of the operation effective period expires, before the variable display of the special figure ends, an operation result presentation (losing suggestive presentation) is performed in which the front board movable device 55 and the rear board movable device 56 are not operated.

The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the front board movable device 55 and the rear board movable device 56, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Also, when the result of the big win determination is “losing”, it is possible to perform the same operation result effect as when the result of the big win determination is “big win” as a so-called fake 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 effect can suggest in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

For example, if the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. may be displayed in Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "missing", the pending icon HA may be displayed as "*" as a so-called fake effect.

In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Moreover, it is not limited to changing the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to change or add as appropriate.

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. 29 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. 9A and 9B 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 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. 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) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various types of normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) 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. 30, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), first, the output process (S101) is 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 a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35, and uses the game as 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. 9A and 9B 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 operation process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and terminates the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned 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. 29), 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), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. be. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. Moreover, 2nd prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 relation random number and the 2nd prefetching determination table (refer FIG. 14). In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting hole sensor 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), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area be. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. Moreover, 1st prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 relation random number and the 1st prefetching determination table (refer FIG. 14). 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 start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not a 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, 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 (Fig. 11 ( A) See) and, to perform a big hit determination 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 is determined using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot pattern type determination table (see FIG. 11 (B)). The jackpot pattern type determination is performed. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern decision processing is the processing which is done after special figure 2 decision processing. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 13), the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined. 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 obtained. 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, the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related 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 (Fig. 11 ( A) See) and, to perform a big hit determination to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot pattern is determined 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 (see FIG. 11 (B)). The jackpot pattern type determination is performed. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, and the special figure 1 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 12), the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined. 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 (the number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 1, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the jackpot type determination, information about the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 indicator 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1.

Special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 relationship random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 1 relationship random number of the first area is special. 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 acquired. 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 are 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.

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

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the currently stopped and displayed special symbol is a big winning symbol, the game state is shifted to a big winning game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot type determination. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a 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 using a jackpot game control table (see FIG. 15). After shifting to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in accordance with the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of jackpot type determination.

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

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

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. 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 out 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). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound) along with various effects performed by the image control board 140, and controls the lamp. 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, 57, 58 are operated (various movable body perform a performance).

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 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 32, 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, operations are detected on operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a and the sword-shaped button detection switch 41a, and depending on the detection results, commands are set or production data is created. do. 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 processing, based on the performance data created in the input processing, the performance data creation processing described later, etc., the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58 are operated at a predetermined timing. to output drive data. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 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. 33, 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 the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. 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 received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, as a first embodiment, a pachinko game machine PY1 in which features of the present invention are detailed will be described. First, the types of characteristic effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 39. FIG. The characteristic production in this form is in both the look-ahead production and the notice production at the time of fluctuation. The look-ahead performance is a performance performed according to the result of a performance lottery (execution lottery of the look-ahead performance) based on the command when the performance control microcomputer 121 receives the first start winning command or the second start winning command. In addition, when the change notice effect, when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 change start command, the result of the effect lottery (execution lottery of the notice effect at the time of change) based on the command It is a production performed according to. The look-ahead effect functions as an effect that suggests the possibility of a big winning game being executed before the start of variation. In addition, the notice performance at the time of fluctuation functions as a performance suggesting the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will become ready-to-win, or functions as a performance suggesting the possibility that a big win game will be executed after the start of the fluctuation. . The notice effect at the time of change may be an effect that exhibits both of these functions, or may be an effect that exhibits either one of these functions.

As shown in FIG. 34, in this embodiment, it is possible to perform three types of continuous effects as look-ahead effects. The continuous effect is a effect that can be executed over a plurality of continuous special figure fluctuations, and is a effect in which the contents of the effect are related to each other. In this embodiment, as continuous effects, the effect of controlling the effect mode to the CHANCE zone (hereinafter referred to as "zone effect"), the effect of moving the logo movable body 57k up and down (hereinafter referred to as "first logo effect"), the effect pattern EZ1, It is possible to perform an effect in which EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the chance eye of the same color (hereinafter referred to as "chance eye effect"). A plurality of continuous productions may be executed in duplicate. It should be noted that the types and contents of the executable look-ahead effects can be changed as appropriate.

Specifically, the zone effect is to display an emblem image G41 including characters of "CHANCE ZONE" in the approximate center of the display section 50a vertically and horizontally (Fig. 35(A)), and then display "CHANCE" and "ZONE". This is an effect in which band images G42 including characters are displayed above and below the center of the display section 50a (FIG. 35(B)).

The first logo effect is a effect of moving the logo movable body 57k up and down a predetermined number of times (twice in this embodiment). Specifically, this is an effect in which the logo movable body 57k is reciprocated between the standby position (FIG. 36(A)) and the first effect position (FIG. 36(B)) at a constant speed for a predetermined number of times. The first effect position is a position above the standby position and below a second effect position (FIG. 36(C)) described later. The motion pattern of the logo movable body 57k in the first logo effect is referred to as motion pattern 1. FIG. The operation pattern 1 can be changed as appropriate.

The chance eye effect is a effect in which the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stop-displayed with the symbols of the same color. In this form, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are number patterns designed with numbers from 1 to 9, and the number patterns "1", "5", and "9" are based on green. "2", "4", "6", and "8" are patterns based on blue, and "3" and "7" are patterns based on red. Therefore, for example, the outcome of "2, 4, 6" is a same-color chance eye in which the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are unified in blue (FIGS. 37(A) to (C)), and "1, 5, 9". The result of ``3, 7, 7'' is a chance pattern of the same color in which production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are green and unified (Fig. It becomes a unified chance eye of the same color (FIG. 37(E)).

When the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stop-displayed at the same color chance eye, an effect image G7 is displayed around the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3. The effect image G7 is displayed in the same color as the same-color chance eye. The effect image G7 is hereinafter referred to as a color effect image G7. The color effect image G7 continues to be displayed until the variation of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaches a constant speed in the next variation performance after the same-color chance eye is stop-displayed (see FIG. 37(C)). It should be noted that a configuration in which the color effect image G7 is not displayed at all, or a configuration in which it is not continued until the next variation effect may be employed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, as the notice effect at the time of change, the effect of controlling the effect mode to the CHANCE zone (zone effect), the effect of causing the logo movable body 57k to perform an upward movement (hereinafter referred to as "second logo effect ”), an effect of displaying a flame effect image around the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in accordance with the start of fluctuation of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (hereinafter referred to as “symbol effect”), an effect of displaying mini characters and lines ( It is possible to perform a "mini character notice" hereinafter). A plurality of fluctuation-time notice effects may be executed in duplicate. It should be noted that the type and content of the executable change-time notice effect can be changed as appropriate.

In the zone effect as the forewarning effect at the time of change, similar to the zone effect as the look-ahead effect, the emblem image G41 including the characters "CHANCE ZONE" is displayed in the approximate center of the display unit 50a vertically and horizontally, and then "CHANCE" is displayed. This is an effect in which band images G42 including the characters "zone" are displayed above and below the center of the display section 50a (see FIG. 35).

In the second logo effect, the logo movable body 57k in the standby position is raised to the second effect position (Fig. 36(C)) for a certain period of time (longer than the first logo effect, 5 seconds in this embodiment), This is an effect that keeps the player positioned at the second effect position. As shown in FIG. 36(C), the second rendering position is a position below the center of the display section 50a. The second effect position of the logo movable body 57k and the effect position of the lower board rear movable body 56Dk (FIG. 6B) are substantially the same in the vertical direction. The motion pattern of the logo movable body 57k in the second logo effect is referred to as motion pattern 2. FIG. The operation pattern 2 can be changed as appropriate.

The pattern effect is an effect of displaying a flame effect image G5 around the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 when the variable display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started (see FIGS. 38A to 38C). )reference). Below, the flame effect image G5 is also referred to as the flame effect image G5. The effect image displayed as the pattern effect can be changed as appropriate.

The mini-character advance notice is an effect in which the mini-character G61 is first displayed (FIG. 39A), and then the mini-character G61's dialogue G62 (for example, "excited") is displayed (FIG. 39B). The mini-characters and lines displayed as the mini-character notice can be changed as appropriate. Also, there may be a plurality of types of displayable mini-characters and lines. In this case, depending on the type of mini-character and the type of dialogue, the reach expectation level (expectation level for becoming a reach) and the jackpot expectation level (expectation level for the execution of a jackpot game) may be configured to differ.

Next, the execution lottery for the look-ahead effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 shows a look-ahead effect lottery table (for special figure 1) in the non-time saving state. In the non-time-saving state, the production control microcomputer 121 executes various prefetch productions with the execution probability shown in FIG. It should be noted that the look-ahead effect for winning a prize to the second start opening in the non-time-saving state, and the execution lottery of the look-ahead effect in the time-saving state are appropriately executed, and the description thereof is omitted. The lottery table shown in FIG. 40 may be applied to the lottery of the prefetch effect related to the special figure 2 and the time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 40, the effect control microcomputer 121, depending on which special figure variation pattern the result of the look-ahead determination indicated by the received first start winning command is, various look-ahead effects with different probabilities. Run. In the following description, SP jackpot fluctuation, L jackpot fluctuation, and N jackpot fluctuation may be collectively referred to as "jackpot fluctuation". In addition, SP loss fluctuation, L loss fluctuation, and N loss fluctuation may be collectively referred to as "loss fluctuation with reach". In addition, losing fluctuation with reach and normal losing fluctuation may be collectively referred to as "losing fluctuation". In addition, SP jackpot fluctuation and SP loss fluctuation may be collectively referred to as "SP reach fluctuation". In addition, L jackpot fluctuation and L loss fluctuation may be collectively referred to as "L reach fluctuation". In addition, N jackpot fluctuations and N losing fluctuations may be collectively referred to as "N reach fluctuations". As already mentioned, the high expected degree of jackpot of each special figure variation pattern has a relationship of SP reach variation>L reach variation>N reach variation>normal loss variation.

When the result of the look-ahead determination is "SP jackpot change" or "L jackpot change", the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "zone effect" with a probability of 50%, and the "first logo effect (lifting operation) ” is executed with a probability of 30%, and “chance effect” is executed with a probability of 25%. Also, if the result of the look-ahead determination is "N jackpot variation", the "zone effect" is not executed, and the "first logo effect (lifting motion)" is executed with a probability of 30%, and the "chance eye 25% chance to execute the production.

In addition, when the result of the look-ahead determination is “SP loss variation” or “L loss variation”, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes “zone effect” with a probability of 10%, and “first logo effect (lifting operation )” is executed with a probability of 15%, and “chance effect” is executed with a probability of 20%. In addition, if the result of the look-ahead determination is "N loss variation", the "zone effect" is not executed, and the "first logo effect (lifting movement)" is executed with a probability of 15%. 20% chance to execute the performance. Also, if the result of the look-ahead determination is "normal loss fluctuation", the "zone effect" is not executed, and the "first logo effect (lifting movement)" is executed with a probability of 3%, and the "chance eye "Direction" is executed with a probability of 7%.

Thus, in this embodiment, the look-ahead effect of the CHANCE zone functions as an effect suggesting that SP reach or L reach will be executed. In addition, the first logo effect (lifting motion) and the chance effect function as effects suggesting that there is a high possibility of becoming a reach. Further, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit in each look-ahead effect has a relationship of "zone effect">"first logo effect (lifting action)">"chance effect". It should be noted that the higher the probability of execution of the prediction effect of the jackpot effect when the judgment of winning the jackpot is made, the lower the probability of execution when the judgment of loss (judgment of non-winning of the jackpot) is made. the higher the The execution probability of each effect can be changed as appropriate.

Next, the execution lottery for the advance notice effect at the time of change will be described with reference to FIG. 41 . FIG. 41 shows the fluctuation time notice effect lottery table (for special figure 1) in the non-time saving state. In the non-time-saving state, the production control microcomputer 121 executes various fluctuation-time notice productions with the execution probability shown in FIG. In addition, it is assumed that the execution lottery of the change time notice effect in the time saving state and the change time notice effect accompanying the change of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is appropriately executed and the explanation is omitted. You may apply the lottery table shown in FIG. 41 to the lottery of the notice production at the time of fluctuation which concerns on special figure 2 or a time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 41, the effect control microcomputer 121, depending on which special figure variation pattern the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure 1 variation start command, various fluctuation time notice effects Run with different probabilities.

Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 executes the "zone production" with a probability of 70% when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation" or "L jackpot fluctuation", and "second logo production (rising motion)" is executed with a probability of 50%, "symbol effect" is executed with a probability of 30%, and "mini character notice" is executed with a probability of 18%. Also, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is "N jackpot fluctuation", "zone production" is not executed, "second logo production (rising operation)" is executed with a probability of 5%, and "symbol effect ” is executed with a probability of 30%, and “Mini Character Notice” is executed with a probability of 18%.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 executes the "zone production" with a probability of 5% when the special figure fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation" or "L loss fluctuation", and "second logo production (rising operation )” is executed with a probability of 10%, “symbol effect” is executed with a probability of 12%, and “mini character notice” is executed with a probability of 14%. Also, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is "N loss fluctuation", "zone production" is not executed, "second logo production (rising operation)" is executed with a probability of 3%, and "symbol effect ” is executed with a probability of 12%, and “Mini Character Notice” is executed with a probability of 14%. Also, if the special figure variation pattern is "normal losing variation" (that is, "normal A losing variation", "normal B losing variation", or "normal C losing variation"), it is possible to execute "zone production" Instead, the ``second logo effect (rising motion)'' is executed with a probability of 1%, the ``symbol effect'' is executed with a probability of 5%, and the ``mini character notice'' is executed with a probability of 10%.

Thus, in this embodiment, the change-time notice effect of the CHANCE zone is executed only when the special-figure change pattern is "SP reach change" or "L reach change". Therefore, it functions as an effect suggesting that SP reach or L reach is executed. In addition, the second logo effect (rising action of the logo movable body 57k) is a special figure variation pattern (that is, "SP reach variation" or "L reach variation") that may cause a notice effect to be executed when the CHANCE zone changes. , is higher than the execution probability when it is a special figure variation pattern in which there is no possibility of executing the notice performance at the time of variation of the CHANCE zone. Therefore, it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the CHANCE zone will be executed.

In addition, the execution probability when the second logo effect (rising motion), pattern effect, and mini character notice is a special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes reach (that is, "big hit fluctuation" or "losing fluctuation with reach") is " It is higher than the execution probability when it is "normal loss variation". Therefore, it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of becoming a reach.

In addition, in this form, the degree of expectation for the jackpot of each change notice effect has a relationship of "zone effect" > "second logo effect (rising action)" > "symbol effect" > "mini character notice". . It should be noted that the degree of expectation for the big win of the advance notice effect at the time of fluctuation becomes higher as the execution probability at the time of the big win fluctuation is higher and as the execution probability at the time of the losing fluctuation is lower. The execution probability of each effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, the second logo effect (rising action) may have the highest level of expectation for a big win, or the level of expectation for a big win in the zone effect may be the same as or the lowest for any other change-time notice effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 42, a description will be given of the prohibition of the notice effect at the time of change when the look-ahead effect is being executed. As shown in FIG. 42, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not execute the zone effect as the change-time notice effect when executing the prefetch effect of the CHANCE zone. This is because the production mode has already been controlled to the CHANCE zone.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not execute the notice effect at the time of change of the pattern effect when executing the chance effect (prefetch effect of the same color chance effect). The chance eye production and the pattern effect are common in that they are production using production patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3, and if the pattern effect is executed during the execution of the chance eye production, the production becomes complicated. This is because there is a possibility that the goodness of the presentation may not be fully recognized by the player.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, even when executing the first logo effect (the look-ahead effect in which the movable logo 57k moves up and down), the second logo effect (the movable logo 57k performs a rising motion) is executed. Specifically, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the second logo effect while executing the first logo effect, it causes the logo movable body 57k to move up and down in the variation related to the decision. to perform the ascending motion without That is, in the present embodiment, the rising motion of the logo movable body 57k is executed with priority over the lifting motion. Note that in this embodiment, the start timing of the upward motion of the logo movable body 57k is the same as the timing at which the upward and downward motion should be started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the second logo effect with a relatively high expectation of a big win is executed with the same probability even during the execution of the first logo effect as when the first logo effect is not executed. . Therefore, it is possible to maintain the interest in the game by executing the second logo presentation.

Note that combinations of the look-ahead effect and the notice effect at the time of fluctuation other than the above are executed without any restriction.

Next, processing of the effect control microcomputer 121 regarding execution of the above effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 46. FIG.

[Processing when a starting winning command is received] The effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the first starting winning command or the second starting winning command is received in the received command analysis processing (S4201, see Fig. 33). However, when it is determined that the command has been received, the winning command receiving process shown in FIG. 43 is performed.

[Processing when receiving winning command] As shown in FIG. 43, in the processing when receiving a winning command, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the continuous effect flag indicating that the continuous effect is being executed is ON. (S4801). If the continuous effect flag is ON (YES in S4801), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the continuous effect flag is not ON (NO in S4801), lottery for the prefetch effect is performed to determine whether or not to execute various prefetch effects (S4802). In this process, it is determined whether or not to execute each of the zone effect, the first logo effect, and the chance effect. The execution probability of each effect is as shown in FIG.

If the look-ahead effect is not executed (NO in S4803), this process ends, but if the look-ahead effect (at least one of a plurality of types of look-ahead effect) is executed (YES in S4803), the continuous effect flag is set. Along with turning ON (S4804), set the current special figure 1 pending number (when receiving the first start winning command) or the current special figure 2 pending number (when receiving the second start winning command) to the continuous effect counter (S4805). Then, the look-ahead effect type data indicating the look-ahead effect determined to be executed by the lottery of step S4802 is set (S4806). That is, if it is determined to execute the zone effect in the lottery of step S4802, the prefetch effect type data indicating the zone effect is set, and if it is determined to execute the first logo effect, the prefetch effect type indicating the first logo effect is set. Data is set, and when it is decided to execute a chance game performance, read-ahead performance type data indicating a chance performance is set.

[Processing when a variation start command is received] The effect control microcomputer 121 receives a special figure 1 variation start command or a special figure 2 variation start command in the received command analysis process (S4201, see FIG. 33). is determined, and when it is determined that the command has been received, the processing at the time of reception of the fluctuation start command shown in FIG. 44 is performed.

[Processing When Receiving Variation Start Command] In the processing when receiving a variation start command, it is determined what kind of effect is to be performed along with the variation display of the special symbols. As shown in FIG. 44, in the fluctuation start command receiving process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs a fluctuation effect selection process (S5001). In the variable performance selection process (S5001), what kind of performance pattern is to be performed as the variable performance (presence or absence of reach, performance development, final stop mode of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, etc.) is determined and determined. Set the production pattern of the variable production. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a continuous effect process (S5002) related to the execution of the continuous effect, and subsequently, a change time notice effect process ( S5003) is performed.

[Continuous effect processing] As shown in Fig. 45, in the continuous effect processing (S5001), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is ON (S5101). If it is not ON (NO in S5101), this processing ends. If it is ON (YES in S5101), the value of the continuous effect counter is decremented by 1 (S5102), and continuous effect data corresponding to the look-ahead effect type data is set (S5103). For example, if the look-ahead effect type data for the zone effect is set, the continuous effect data designating the control to the CHANCE zone is set. Further, if the look-ahead effect type data for the first logo effect is set, continuous effect data specifying that the movable logo body 57k is caused to move up and down is set. Further, if the look-ahead performance type data of the chance eye performance is set, the continuous performance data designating that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed at the chance eye of the same color is set.

[Change-Time Notice Effect Processing] As shown in FIG. 46, in the change-time notice effect processing (S5002), the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs a lottery for change-time notice effects, and determines whether or not various change-time notice effects are executed. is determined (S5201). In this processing, it is determined whether or not to execute each of the zone effect, the second logo effect, the pattern effect, and the mini-character notice as the change-time notice effect. The execution probability of each effect is as shown in FIG.

If the change time notice effect is not executed (NO in S5202), the process proceeds to step S5206, but if the change time notice effect (at least one of multiple types of change time notice effect) is executed (YES in S5202 ), it is determined whether or not the forbidden effect shown in FIG. 42 is included in the change-time notice effect determined to be executed in step S5201 (S5203). That is, it is determined whether or not the change-time notice effect that cannot be executed in relation to the look-ahead effect is selected.

If the prohibited change-time notice effect is not selected (YES in S5203), the change-time notice effect data indicating the change-time notice effect determined to be executed is set according to the lottery result of step S5201 (S5204). , go to step S5206.

On the other hand, if the prohibited change-time notice effect is selected (NO in S5203), the change indicating the change-time notice effect other than the prohibited effect among the change-time notice effects determined to be executed by the lottery in step S5201. The hour notice effect data is set (S5205), and the process proceeds to step S5206. This process inhibits the execution of the pattern effect during the chance performance and the execution of the zone performance as the notice performance at the time of change during the continuous performance of the CHANCE zone.

In step S5206, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is "0". Then, if it is not "0" (NO in S5206), this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S5206), the continuous effect flag is turned OFF (S5207), the prefetch effect type data is cleared (S5208), and this processing ends.

It should be noted that the information of the effect pattern of the variable effect set in the above process, the continuous effect data, and the notice effect data at the time of change is included in the command to start the change effect, and the image control board in the command transmission process (S4004, FIG. 31). 140. The image control board 140 having received this command controls the image display device 50 in order to realize the content of the effect indicated by the command.

In addition, based on the effect pattern of the variable effect set in the above processing, the continuous effect data, and the notice effect data at the time of change, the light emission data output process (S4102, FIG. 32), the movable device control process (S4103, FIG. 32), By executing the voice control process (S4203, FIG. 33), the light emission effect, the movable body effect (including the effect using the logo movable body 57k), and the sound effect of the selected effect content are executed. Incidentally, when both the continuous effect data indicating the first logo effect (lifting motion) and the notice effect data at the time of change indicating the second logo effect (ascending motion) are set, the movable device control process (S4103, In FIG. 32), the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the logo movable body 57k to perform an upward motion (that is, executes the second logo effect).

In addition, the display of the pending icon HA and the icon TA (see FIG. 28) is performed when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command), and when the variable start command ( Performed when special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) is received. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts displaying the pending icon HA at the start winning, shifts the pending icon HA at the start of fluctuation, or terminates the display of the icon TA. A known technique can be appropriately adopted for display control of the pending icon HA and the icon TA.

Next, an execution example of a characteristic effect in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 54. FIG. These effect execution examples are realized by the above configuration.

[Single example of look-ahead effect] First, an example of executing a look-ahead effect alone will be described with reference to FIG. 47(A). Production execution examples A to C shown in FIG. 47 (A) are both examples in which it is determined to execute continuous production in the look-ahead determination at the time of occurrence of the fourth special figure 1 hold.

In addition, suppose that the suspension|holding used as the opportunity which performs continuous production|presentation is called target suspension. In addition, in the table of FIG. 47, the positions of target holds are hold 4 (fourth hold), hold 3 (third hold), hold 2 (second hold), hold 1 (first hold) Suspension), and shows the execution status of the production when it changes with the variation (special figure variation based on target suspension). It should be noted that timing 2 in the change column in the table shown in FIG. 47 is timing after timing 1 . Specifically, the timing 1 is the timing when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start the variable display, and the timing 2 is the timing after a predetermined time has passed since the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 started the variable display ( In this form, it is the timing after production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach. Timing 1 and timing 2 can be changed as appropriate.

Effect execution example A is an example in which a zone effect is executed as a continuous effect. In the variable effect when the target hold is hold 3, the emblem image G41 of the CHANCE zone is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) (Fig. 35(A)), followed by the characters "CHANCE" and "zone". A band image G42 is displayed (FIG. 35(B)). The display of the band image G42 is continued until a predetermined timing in the variable effect based on the target holding (in this form, until the development effect is started).

Effect execution example B is an example in which the first logo effect (lifting movement of logo movable body 57k) is executed as a continuous effect. The logo movable body 57k moves up and down when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start the variable display in the variable performance when the target hold is Hold 3, Hold 2, and Hold 1, and the variable production based on the target hold. A first logo effect (FIGS. 36A and 36B) is executed.

Effect execution example C is an example in which a chance effect is executed as a continuous effect. In the variable production when the target hold is hold 3 to hold 1, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed at the same color chance eyes (FIGS. 37 (B) (D) (E)), and the color effect Image G7 is displayed. In addition, in the next variable performance where the same-color chance eye is stop-displayed (variable performance when target hold is Hold 2 and Hold 1 and variable performance based on target hold), production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start variable display. The color effect image G7 is also displayed when

[Single example of notice effect at time of change] Next, an example of execution of notice effect at time of change alone will be described with reference to FIG. 47(B). The notice effect at the time of change is executed in the change effect based on the prize winning that triggered the execution of the effect. Effect execution example a shown in FIG. 47(B) is an example in which a zone effect is executed as a change-time notice effect. In the effect execution example a, the zone effect is executed at the timing (timing 2) after the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 become ready.

Effect execution example b is an example in which the second logo effect (upward motion of the logo movable body 57k) is executed. In the effect execution example b, the second logo effect (FIGS. 36A and 36C) is executed at the start of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (timing 1).

Effect execution example c is an example in which a symbol effect is executed. In the effect execution example c, the symbol effect is executed at the start of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (timing 1). That is, the flame effect image G5 is displayed around the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (FIGS. 38(A) to (C)).

Effect execution example d is an example of executing a mini-character announcement. In effect execution example d, a mini character announcement is executed at the start of the variable display of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (timing 1). That is, after the mini character G61 is displayed (FIG. 39(A)), the lines G62 are displayed (FIG. 39(B)).

[Composite example of look-ahead effect and change-time notice effect] Next, a compound execution example of the look-ahead effect and change-time notice effect will be described. Production execution examples 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 47 (C) are all examples in which it is determined to execute continuous production in the look-ahead determination at the time of occurrence of the fourth special figure 1 hold. In addition, in the description of production execution examples 1 to 5 shown below, the hold icon HA corresponding to the target hold and the icon TA are illustrated in the display mode of "☆".

In the production execution example 1 shown in FIG. 47 (C), while the target hold is in hold 3 to hold 1, the variation production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation based on the special figure 1 hold stored before the target hold 48A to 48G), the logo movable body 57k moves upward and downward. That is, the first logo effect is executed at the start of each variation over three consecutive special figure variations. Then, when the special figure variation based on the target hold is started, the symbol effect (display of the flame effect image G5) is executed (FIG. 48(H)), followed by the second logo movable body 57k performing the rising operation. A logo effect is executed (FIGS. 49(A) and 49(B)).

In the effect execution example 2, while the target hold is in the hold 3 to hold 1, in the variable production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation based on the special figure 1 hold stored before the target hold, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2 , EZ3 are definitely stop-displayed with the same color chance eye and the color effect image G7 is displayed (FIGS. 50A to 50G). That is, over three consecutive special figure fluctuations, the chance effect is executed at the time of stopping each fluctuation. Also in this effect execution example 2, when the special figure variation based on the target hold is started (FIG. 50(H)), the second logo effect in which the logo movable body 57k moves upward is executed as in the effect execution example 1. (FIGS. 49A and 49B).

That is, in the present embodiment, even if the effect (first logo effect) using the logo movable body 57k is executed as the look-ahead effect, even if the effect (chance eye effect) that does not use the logo movable body 57k is executed, the target It is possible to execute an effect (second logo effect) using the logo movable body 57k as a change-time notice effect at the time of the special figure change based on the hold. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the second logo effect as the notice effect at the time of change with the same probability regardless of which prefetch effect is being executed (see FIG. 41).

In effect execution example 3, in the variable effect being executed when the target hold is hold 3, a zone effect for entering the CHANCE zone is executed (FIGS. 51(A) to (D)). The CHANCE zone continues until the variation effect corresponding to the special figure variation based on the target hold (FIGS. 51(A) to (H) and FIGS. 52(A) to (C)). Further, in the effect execution example 3, when the special figure variation based on the target suspension is started, the pattern effect (display of the flame effect image G5) is executed (FIG. 52(A)), and then the logo movable body 57k is displayed. A second logo effect that performs a rising motion is executed (FIG. 52(B)).

In production execution example 4, when the target hold is in hold 3, the chance eye production is executed (Fig. 50), and the second logo production is executed in the variable production based on the target hold (Fig. 49). , is the same as the effect execution example 2. In effect execution example 4, after the second logo effect is executed, the zone effect is executed during execution of the N reach (FIGS. 53(A) to (C)). That is, the zone effect is executed as the notice effect at the time of change. In this zone effect, first, an emblem image G41 suggesting that it is controlled in the "CHANCE zone" is displayed (Fig. 53(B)), and then a band image G42 suggesting that it is in the CHANCE zone ("CHANCE zone"). " is displayed so as to flow from right to left) (FIG. 53(C)). In this form, the zone effect as the notice effect at the time of fluctuation and the zone effect as the look-ahead effect are the same. As long as the two effects are similar enough to make it possible to recognize that they have moved to the CHANCE zone, there is a difference in the content of the effects (for example, whether or not the emblem image G41 is displayed, the color of the band image G42, etc.). may

As described above, in the present embodiment, there are cases where control to the CHANCE zone is performed by the look-ahead effect, and control to the CHANCE zone is performed as a notice effect at the time of fluctuation, although control to the CHANCE zone is not performed by the look-ahead effect. Therefore, even when a look-ahead effect (chance effect, etc.) with a lower expectation for a big hit than the zone effect is executed (see FIG. 40), the game is played expecting that the zone effect will be executed as the notice effect at the time of fluctuation. It is possible.

In effect execution example 5, the chance effect is executed from when the target hold is in hold 3 (FIG. 50). This is the same as the effect execution example 4. However, in the effect execution example 5, the second logo effect is not executed in the variable effect based on the target hold, and the mini character announcement is executed (FIGS. 54(A) and (B)). Further, in the effect execution example 5, the zone effect as the notice effect at the time of change is not executed.

In this embodiment, when the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the zone effect (FIG. 53) as the change time notice effect, it often selects the second logo effect rather than the mini character notice as the effect to be executed before that (see FIG. 53). Figure 41). In other words, the second logo effect is a suggestion to execute the zone effect as the forewarning effect at the time of change. Therefore, when the second logo effect is executed, the player can expect the zone effect to be executed after that.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 may execute a pattern effect when executing the first logo effect (lifting motion) or the zone effect as the look-ahead effect (FIG. 47(C) (Refer to effect execution example 1 and effect execution example 3), and when the chance eye effect is being executed as the look-ahead effect, the symbol effect is not executed (effect execution example 2 of FIG. 47(C), effect execution See example 4 and effect execution example 5). This is because the chance eye production and the pattern effect are productions using the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and there is a possibility that the player may feel confused in that respect.

Effect execution examples 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 47(C) will now be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 48 to 54. FIG.

Effect Execution Example 1: Fig. 48(A) shows a stop mode in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are "1, 4, 9" in the daytime mode (the first normal effect mode in which the daytime normal background image G102 is displayed). It shows when the display is definitely stopped at . Target hold is stored as the fourth special figure 1 hold. A pending icon "☆" is displayed as the pending icon HA indicating target pending.

When the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started (that is, in the variable performance when the target hold is at the hold 3 position), the first logo performance is executed (FIG. 48(B)). This fluctuating display is definitely stopped and displayed with "2, 3, 9" separated stitches (Fig. 48(C)).

The first logo effect is executed also in the next variable effect (variable effect when the target hold is at the hold 2 position) (Fig. 48(D)). This variable effect is definitely stopped and displayed with the "4, 9, 5" separated eyes (FIG. 48(E)). Furthermore, the first logo effect is executed also in the next variable effect (variable effect when the target hold is at the hold 1 position) (FIG. 48(F)). This variable effect is definitely stopped and displayed with the "3, 5, 6" separated eyes (FIG. 48(G)). Then, when the variable effect based on the target hold is started, the pattern effect (display of the flame effect image G5) is executed (FIG. 48(H)), and then the second logo effect is executed (FIG. 49). (A) (B)).

Effect execution example 2: Fig. 50(A) shows the same situation as Fig. 48(A). In the variable production when the target hold is at the hold 3 position, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are the same color chance eyes (in this fluctuation production, the blue same color chance eyes consisting of "2, 4, 6") are deterministically. It is stopped and the color effect image G7 is displayed (FIGS. 50(B) and (C)). Even in the next variable production (variable production when the target hold is at the position of hold 2), the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are the same color chance eyes 50(D) and (E)). Furthermore, in the next variable production (variable production when the target hold is at the position of hold 1), the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are the same color chance eyes (in this variable production, the same red color consisting of “3, 7, 7” 50 (F) (G)). Then, when the variable effect based on the target holding is started, the second logo effect is executed (FIG. 50(H)→FIGS. 49(A) and (B)).

Effect Execution Example 3: FIG. 51(A) shows the same situation as FIG. 48(A). In the change effect when the target hold is at the hold 3 position, the emblem image G41 of the CHANCE zone (image indicating transition to "CHANCE zone") is displayed (Fig. 51 (B) (C)), and after that A band image G42 (an image indicating that it is in the "CHANCE zone") containing the characters "CHANCE" and "ZONE" continues to be displayed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in the stop mode of "2, 3, 9". is stopped and displayed (FIG. 51(D)).

The band image G42 including the characters "CHANCE" and "ZONE" continues to be displayed even in the next variable effect (variable effect when the target hold is at the hold 2 position) (FIG. 51(E)). In this variable effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stop-displayed in the stop mode of "4.9.5" (FIG. 51(F)). Furthermore, in the next variable effect (variable effect when the target hold is at the hold 1 position), the band image G42 including the characters "CHANCE" and "zone" continues to be displayed (Fig. 51(G)). In this variable effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in the stop mode of "3, 5, 6" (FIG. 51(H)).

Then, the band image G42 including the characters "CHANCE" and "ZONE" continues to be displayed even in the variable effect based on the target hold (FIGS. 52(A) to (C)). In this variable production, a pattern effect (display of flame effect image G5) is executed when the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner (FIG. 52(A)), followed by execution of the second logo production (FIG. 52A). 52(B)). Also, in this variable effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach (FIG. 52(C)), and the development effect is executed (FIG. 52(D)). The subsequent flow of effects is as shown in FIGS. 23-27. Note that the display of the band image G42 is performed until immediately before the development effect is executed.

Effect Execution Example 4: The flow of effects from when the target hold is at the hold 4 position to the start of the variable effect based on the target hold is shown in FIGS. ) is the same as the effect execution example 2 shown in FIG. That is, until the variable effect based on the target hold is started, the chance effect is executed (FIG. 50), and when the variable effect based on the target hold is started, the second logo effect is executed (FIG. 49). In this effect execution example 4, after FIG. 49(B), the zone effect is executed as the change-time notice effect. Specifically, after FIG. 49(B), when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become ready (FIG. 53(A)), an emblem image G41 indicating a shift to the "CHANCE zone" is displayed ( FIG. 53(B)). After that, a band image G42 containing the characters "CHANCE" and "Zone" is displayed, that is, the band image G42 is displayed while N reach is being performed (Fig. 53(C)), and the development effect is executed ( FIG. 53(D)). The display of the band image G42 ends as the development effect is executed. That is, the band image G42 is displayed until immediately before the development effect. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change how long the band image G42 (that is, the image indicating that it is in the "CHANCE zone") is displayed.

Effect execution example 5: The flow of effects from when the target hold is at the hold 4 position to the start of the variable effect based on the target hold is the same as the effect execution example 2 shown in FIGS. It is the same. That is, the chance presentation is executed (FIG. 50). In this effect execution example 5, when the variable effect based on the target holding is started, the mini character announcement is executed (FIGS. 54(A) and (B)). In the mini character announcement, a mini character G61 and lines G62 are displayed. In the present embodiment, the mini-character advance notice has the lowest degree of expectation for a big win among the fluctuation-time advance notice effects shown in FIG. 34 (see FIG. 41). In production execution example 5, after the mini-character announcement, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are set to reach (FIG. 54(C)), but after N reach is reached, stop display is definitely made at the losing eye (FIG. 54(D). )).

Next, a relationship between an example of complex execution of the look-ahead effect and the notice effect at the time of fluctuation and the degree of expectation for a big win will be described with reference to FIG. As in FIG. 47, all of the production execution examples shown in FIG. 55 are examples in which it is determined to execute continuous production in the look-ahead judgment at the time of occurrence of the fourth special figure 1 hold, and the position of the target hold is held. 4 to hold 1, and shows the execution status of the effect when changing with the change (special figure change based on target hold).

Effect execution examples 11 to 16 shown in FIG. 55 are examples in which the first logo effect (lifting motion of the logo movable body 57k) is executed as the look-ahead effect. In the effects execution examples 11 to 14, in the variation, the second logo effect (lifting motion of the movable logo body 57k) is executed instead of the first logo effect. On the other hand, in the effects execution examples 15 and 16, the first logo effect is executed even in the variation. Also, in production execution examples 11 and 12, the zone production is executed in the variation. On the other hand, in the production execution examples 13 to 16, the zone production is not executed in the variation. Further, in production execution examples 11, 13, and 15, the pattern effect is executed in the variation, and the mini-character announcement is not executed. On the other hand, in production execution examples 12, 14, and 16, the pattern effect is not executed in the variation, and the mini character announcement is executed. Effect execution examples 11 to 15 are special figure variation patterns in which SP reach is performed, and effect execution example 16 is a special figure variation pattern in which N reach is performed but SP reach is not performed. Effect execution example 13 is the same as effect execution example 1 shown in FIG. 47(C).

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, such production execution examples 11 to 16 may be executed. Considering the execution probability of each effect, the relationship of the expected degree of jackpot in these effect execution examples is: effect execution example 11> effect execution example 12> effect execution example 13> effect execution example 14> effect execution example 15> effect execution Example 16.

Effect execution examples 21 to 23 shown in FIG. 55 are examples in which a chance effect is executed as a look-ahead effect. In the effect execution examples 21 and 22, the second logo effect (upward motion of the logo movable body 57k) is executed in the variation, and the mini character announcement is not executed. On the other hand, in effect execution example 23, the second logo effect is not executed in the variation, and the mini-character announcement is executed. Further, in the effect execution example 21, the zone effect is executed in the variation. On the other hand, in the production execution examples 22 and 23, the zone production is not executed in the variation. Effect execution examples 21 and 22 are special figure variation patterns in which SP reach is performed, and effect execution example 23 is a special figure variation pattern in which N reach is performed but SP reach is not performed. Effect execution example 21 is effect execution example 4 shown in FIG. 47(C), effect execution example 22 is effect execution example 2 shown in FIG. 47(C), and effect execution example 23 is FIG. are the same as the effect execution example 5 shown in .

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, such production execution examples 21 to 23 may be executed. Considering the execution probability of each effect, the relation of the degree of expectation for a big win in these effect execution examples is effect execution example 21 > effect execution example 22 > effect execution example 23 .

Effect execution examples 31 to 33 shown in FIG. 55 are examples in which a zone effect is executed as a look-ahead effect. In effect execution examples 31 and 32, the second logo effect (upward movement of the movable logo body 57k) is executed in the change, but in effect execution example 33, the second logo effect is not executed in the change. Further, in the production execution examples 31 and 33, the pattern effect is executed in the variation, but in the production execution example 32, the pattern effect is not executed in the variation. Further, in production execution examples 32 and 33, a mini character announcement is executed in the variation, but in production execution example 31, a mini character announcement is not carried out in the variation. And, production execution examples 31 to 33 are all special figure variation patterns for SP reach. Effect execution example 31 is the same as effect execution example 3 shown in FIG. 47(C).

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, such production execution examples 31 to 33 may be executed. Considering the execution probability of each effect, the relation of the degree of expectation for a big win in these effect execution examples is effect execution example 31 > effect execution example 32 > effect execution example 33 .

In this way, in this form, the look-ahead effect, the notice effect at the time of fluctuation, and the reach effect (SP reach, N reach, etc.) are executed in a complex manner, so that the player can expect a big hit at various timings. As a result, high amusement is realized.

It should be noted that the expected jackpot levels of various look-ahead effects, the expected jackpot levels or the expected reach levels of predictive effects at the time of fluctuation can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. For example, the degree of expectation for the jackpot of the chance stage effect is set higher than that of the first logo effect, or the degree of expectation for the jackpot of the zone effect is set higher only when performing the look-ahead effect, or only when performing the change-time notice effect, In both cases, it is possible to increase the height in the same way.

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

(1) According to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the first logo effect (FIG. 48, first preliminary effect) using the logo movable body 57k is performed based on the look-ahead determination (second determination) , Similarly to when the chance effect without using the logo movable body 57k is performed (FIG. 50, second preliminary effect), the logo movable body 57k is moved in response to the big hit determination (first determination). It is possible to perform the second logo effect (FIG. 49, drive announcement effect) using the effect (effect execution example 1 and effect execution example 2 shown in FIG. 47). Therefore, it is possible to maintain the fun of executing the second logo effect as the notice effect at the time of fluctuation in response to the determination of the big win, and to prevent the decrease in the interest in the game due to the restriction of the second logo effect. can be suppressed. In other words, even if the movable body effect is executed as the look-ahead effect, it is possible to maintain the fun of performing the movable body effect as the change-time notice effect.

Note that in this embodiment, the movable body effect (second logo effect, see FIG. 36(C)) is used as a change notice effect (second logo effect, see FIG. 36(C)) rather than the movable body effect (first logo effect, see FIG. 36(B)) as a look-ahead effect. moves the logo movable body 57k upward. For this reason, the first logo effect also functions as a stimulus effect for the execution of the second logo effect. Therefore, the game interest can be improved.

(2) According to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even when the first logo effect is being performed, the second logo effect is executed with the same execution probability as when the chance effect is being performed ( See Figure 41). Therefore, it is possible to keep the fun of the execution of the second logo effect as the forewarning effect at the time of change constant.

(3) Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the second logo effect (upward movement of the movable logo body 57k) functions as a effect suggesting that the possibility of entering the jackpot game state is relatively high ( See Figure 41). In this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the execution of the second logo effect, which is important as an effect, from being restricted by the execution status of the look-ahead effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decline in amusement.

(4) Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even when the first logo effect is being executed and the chance eye effect is being executed, it is restricted by the execution status of the look-ahead effect (preliminary effect). A common advance notice effect (for example, a second logo effect) can be executed in response to the determination of the big win. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the interest of the advance notice effect at the time of fluctuation, and it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game due to the restriction on the execution of the notice effect at the time of change.

(5) Especially according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, execution of the second logo effect (lifting motion of the movable logo body 57k) suggesting that there is a relatively high possibility of entering the jackpot game state is a look-ahead effect. Since there is no restriction by type, it is possible to prevent a decline in amusement.

(6) In this embodiment, when the chance effect is executed as the continuous effect, the symbol effect is not performed as the change notice effect (FIG. 42). Therefore, while maintaining the fun that the second logo effect is executed without being restricted by the execution status of the look-ahead effect, the pattern effect (partial notice effect at the time of change) is It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the performances interfere with each other and the respective performance effects cannot be fully exhibited. In the present embodiment, since the symbol effect is an effect with a relatively low degree of expectation for a big win (see FIG. 41), the restriction on the execution of the symbol effect does not reduce the interest in the game.

(7) According to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the chance effect is executed as a continuous effect, the same effect as the zone effect, which is a continuous effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big win than the continuous effect, is performed. It may be executed as a production for In other words, the zone effect may be executed as the notice effect at the time of fluctuation (FIG. 53). Therefore, the game interest can be improved.

(8) Further, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the second logo effect is executed, it is easier to execute the zone effect as the change-time notice effect than when the mini character notice is executed ( Figure 41). Therefore, it is possible to indicate whether or not the zone effect is to be executed by the type of the change-time notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to expect the execution of the zone effect from the execution status of the notice effect at the time of change, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(9) It should be noted that the various continuous effects and fluctuation-time notice effects in this embodiment, even if they are independent effects, give the player amusement according to their respective effects, execution timings, execution probabilities, and the like.

<Modified example of the first embodiment>
A modification of the pachinko game machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described below.

In the first embodiment, when the second logo effect (upward motion of the logo movable body 57k) is executed, the change-time notice effect is higher than when another change-time notice effect such as a mini-character notice is executed. The configuration is such that the zone production is easily executed. On the other hand, a configuration may be adopted in which the zone effect is more likely to be executed as the change-time notice effect when the second logo effect is executed than when it is not executed. In this configuration, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the second logo effect with a relatively high probability (for example, 50%) when it decides to execute the zone effect as the notice effect at the time of fluctuation, and executes the zone effect. If it is decided not to execute, it can be configured to decide to execute the second logo effect with a relatively low probability (for example, 10%).

With such a configuration, it is possible to indicate whether or not the zone effect as the advance notice effect at the time of change is to be executed by the execution status of the second logo effect. It is possible to expect the execution of the zone performance as the time advance notice performance, and the amusement of the game can be improved. Further, in such a configuration, the second logo effect may be configured to be executed even when a look-ahead effect different from the zone effect such as chance effect is performed. By configuring in this way, when the look-ahead effect different from the zone effect is performed, it is possible to make the player interested in the development of the effect after the second logo effect, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the second logo effect (upward movement of the movable logo body 57k) is performed as the forewarning effect at the time of change regardless of the execution status of the look-ahead effect. may be configured to change depending on the execution status of the look-ahead effect. For example, when the first logo effect is executed, the second logo effect is selected at 30% as the notice effect at the time of fluctuation, and when the second logo effect is selected at 10% as the notice effect at the time of chance when the chance effect is executed. It is good also as a structure selected by %.

Also, in the first embodiment, the degree of expectation for the big win of the second logo effect is lower than the degree of expectation for the big win of the zone effect as the advance notice effect at the time of change, but it may be higher. It should be noted that the degree of expectation for a big win in various effects can be changed as appropriate.

In the first embodiment, the jackpot game state is the special game state. good. In this case, the first determination may be not the jackpot determination, but may be the determination of whether to make the high probability state or the time saving state. Further, the second determination may be not the prefetching determination as to whether or not the big hit gaming state is entered, but may be the prefetching determination as to whether the high probability state is entered or the prefetch determination as to whether the time saving state is entered.

In the first embodiment, the effect based on the first determination (jackpot determination) is the change-time notice effect, and the effect based on the second determination (forecasting determination) is the continuous effect. It can be a performance.

Further, in the first embodiment, the change-time notice effect and the continuous effect are effects suggesting the degree of expectation for the big win, but they may be effects not suggesting the degree of expectation for the big win. Specifically, for example, it may be a simple stage change or the like.

In addition, in the first embodiment, a plurality of types of change-time advance notice effects are executable as effects based on the first determination (big win determination), but it is not always necessary to have a plurality of types of change-time notice effects that can be executed. For example, the configuration may be such that only the second logo effect (the effect of causing the movable logo body 57k to perform an upward movement) can be executed, or the zone effect (FIG. 53) can only be executed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the second logo effect is a "common notice effect" (a effect that may be executed even if the first logo effect is being executed or the chance effect is being executed). The "common advance notice effect" does not have to be the effect of moving a movable body such as the logo movable body 57k. That is, it may be a sound effect, a light emission effect, or an image display effect for displaying an image on the display section 50a.

In addition, in each effect execution example (FIG. 47 (C) and FIG. 55) in the first embodiment, while the position of the target hold is Hold 3 to Hold 1, various notice effects at the time of change (second logo effect and pattern effect , mini character notice) are not being executed, but the target hold position is between hold 3 and hold 1, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute various change time notice effects. be. This point is as shown in FIG.

Further, in the first embodiment, a movable body effect (first logo effect, FIG. 36(B)) as a look-ahead effect, and a movable body effect (second logo effect, see FIG. 36(C)) as an announcement effect at the time of change are different motion patterns, but the same motion pattern (for example, motion pattern 1 shown in FIG. 36B for both effects) may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the first logo effect (lifting motion of the movable logo body 57k) is being performed as the look-ahead effect, the second logo effect (lifting motion of the movable logo body 57k) is performed as the notice effect at the time of change. In the case, at the start of the special figure fluctuation, the logo movable body 57k is configured to perform a rising motion without performing a lifting motion (see FIGS. 56A and 56B). On the other hand, the logo movable body 57k may be configured to perform both the up-and-down motion and the up-and-down motion. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 56(C), the logo movable body 57k is caused to move up and down at the time of special figure fluctuation (that is, to perform the up and down motion at the same timing as the first logo effect as continuous effect). , the lifting operation may be performed after the lifting operation. In this configuration, when the first logo effect is not being executed, the execution timing of the effect when the second logo effect is executed as the notice effect at the time of change is also the second logo effect shown in FIG. 56(C). The timing should be the same as the execution timing. In other words, the execution timing of the second logo effect should be the timing shown in FIG. 56(D) (timing that does not overlap with the execution period of the first logo effect).

Further, in the first embodiment, the pattern effect may be executed when the position of the target hold is hold 3 to hold 1.

Further, in the first embodiment, even when the look-ahead effect of the chance of the same color is being executed, the notice effect at the time of change of the symbol effect may be executed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as the effect mode to be shifted in the look-ahead effect, in addition to the CHANCE zone, there may be a effect mode (YY effect mode) with a lower degree of expectation than the CHANCE zone. Moreover, there may be an effect mode (MM effect mode) with a higher degree of expectation than the CHANCE zone. In this case, the YY production mode may shift to the CHANCE zone, or the CHANCE zone may shift to the MM production mode. This production mode transition may be performed within one variation, or may be performed over a plurality of variations.

<Other modification examples>
Other modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the embodiment will be described below with respect to the gaming machine of the present invention.

In the embodiment, the variable display of the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronism with the variable display of the special symbols. You may make it consist by patterns other than three, such as. 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 special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Also, for the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number, the special figure determination process may be performed in the order stored in the reservation storage unit.

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

In addition, 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 effect according to the progress of the game (game control). In this way, game control and effect control are performed by different boards, but they may be configured to be performed by one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

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

<Invention Disclosed in 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. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A4 below, invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B3 below, and invention C is a generic term for inventions C1 to C4 below.

Invention A1:
A first determination means (processing related to the jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a first determination (jackpot determination) as to whether to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player;
Before the first determination, a second determination means (processing related to the look-ahead determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a second determination (look-ahead determination) whether to become the special game state,
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
and an operable presentation movable body (logo movable body 57k),
The production control means is
Based on the result of the second determination, when executing the first preliminary effect (first logo effect, FIG. 48) using the movable body for effect, and when executing the second preliminary effect (not using the movable body for effect) There is a time to execute the chance eye production (Fig. 50),
Whether the first preliminary effect is being executed or the second preliminary effect is being executed, in response to the first determination being made, a driving announcement effect using the effect movable body (second logo A gaming machine characterized in that a performance (see FIG. 49) may be executed (see FIG. 47(C)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even when the first preliminary effect using the movable body for effect is being performed, the first preliminary effect is performed in the same manner as when the second preliminary effect is being performed without using the movable body for effect. Depending on the determination, a driving announcement effect using the effect movable body may be performed. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the fun of executing the driving advance notice effect in response to the first determination, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest due to the limitation of the driving notice effect. .

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
A game characterized in that the performance control means executes the driving announcement performance with the same probability (see FIG. 41) whether the first preliminary performance is executed or the second preliminary performance is executed. machine.

According to the game machine with this configuration, even if the first preliminary performance using the movable body for performance is performed, the driving probability is the same as when the second preliminary performance is performed without using the movable body for performance. Since the advance notice effect is executed, it is possible to keep the enjoyment of the execution of the drive advance notice effect constant in response to the first determination being made.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to Invention A1 or Invention A2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the drive announcement effect (moving logo movable body 57k rising) is a effect suggesting that the special game state is likely to occur (see FIG. 41).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of the driving notice performance suggesting that the special game state is likely to be entered from being restricted by the type of the preliminary performance, and to enhance the enjoyment of the game. It is possible to prevent the decline.

Invention A4:
Determination used for the first determination (jackpot determination) of whether to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player by establishment of the first condition (winning to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12) Acquisition means for acquiring information (jackpot random number, etc.) (processing related to acquisition of special figure-related random numbers by the game control microcomputer 101);
Based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, the first determination means ( Processing related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101);
Before the second condition is satisfied, based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, the second determination means (game control microcomputer 101 processing related to prefetching judgment by) and
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
and an operable presentation movable body (logo movable body 57k),
The production control means is
Based on the result of the second determination based on the specific determination information (for example, target hold in the embodiment) acquired by the acquisition means, the determination information acquired by the acquisition means prior to the specific determination information. When executing the first preliminary effect (first logo effect, FIG. 48) using the effect movable body and the second not using the effect movable body in response to the first determination based on the There is a time to execute a preliminary effect (chance eye effect, FIG. 50),
Whether the first preliminary performance is being executed or the second preliminary performance is being executed, the performance movable body is used in response to the first determination being made based on the specific determination information. A gaming machine characterized in that a driving announcement effect (second logo effect, FIG. 49) may be executed (see FIG. 47(C)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even when the first pre-rendering using the movable body for performance is being performed, the specific In response to making the first determination based on the determination information, there is a case where a drive announcement effect using the effect movable body is performed. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the fun of executing the driving announcement effect in response to the first determination based on the specific determination information, and suppress the decline in the game interest due to the limitation of the driving announcement effect. It is possible to

By the way, conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, it is determined whether or not to control to a special game state advantageous to the player, and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the effects, there is an effect that determines whether or not the special game state is entered before the above determination, and is performed based on the result of the determination (preliminary determination). For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671 describes a gaming machine that displays the same character or executes the same type of reach in a plurality of consecutive symbol variations as an effect based on the result of prior determination. ing. However, the effect based on the result of the preliminary determination has room for improvement in order to make the game more interesting. The invention A described above provides a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671, in which "the effect control means executes a first preliminary effect using the effect movable body based on the result of the second determination. There are times when the second preliminary performance is executed and times when the second preliminary performance is executed without using the movable body for performance, and the first determination is performed regardless of whether the first preliminary performance is executed or the second preliminary performance is executed. Depending on the situation, the drive announcement effect using the effect movable body may be executed.” As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to enhancing the interest of a game through performance" (provides an action and effect).

Invention B1:
A first determination means (processing related to the jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a first determination (jackpot determination) as to whether to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player;
Before the first determination, a second determination means (processing related to the look-ahead determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a second determination (look-ahead determination) whether to become the special game state,
Equipped with production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
Based on the result of the second determination, any one of a plurality of types of preliminary effects including a first preliminary effect (first logo effect, FIG. 48) and a second preliminary effect (chance effect, FIG. 50) is performed. to perform;
It is possible to execute any one of a plurality of types of announcement effects (second logo effect, pattern effect, mini character announcement, etc.) in response to the first determination,
A common announcement effect (second logo effect) may be performed whether the first preliminary effect is being executed or the second preliminary effect is being executed (see FIG. 47(C)). game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first determination is performed without being restricted by the execution status of the preliminary performance regardless of whether the first preliminary performance is being executed or the second preliminary performance is being executed. A common advance notice effect can be executed accordingly. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the interest of the advance notice effect, and to suppress the deterioration of the game interest due to the limitation of the notice effect.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The common notice effect (the second logo effect in which the movable logo body 57k performs an upward movement) is an effect suggesting that the special game state is likely to occur (see FIG. 41). game machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of the advance notice performance suggesting that the special game state is likely to be entered from being restricted by the type of the preliminary performance, thereby reducing the interest in the game. can be prevented.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine according to Invention B1 or Invention B2,
The plurality of types of notice effects include specific notice effects (symbol effects, FIG. 38) different from the common notice effects,
A gaming machine characterized in that the effect control means does not execute the specific advance effect (see FIG. 42) when the second preliminary effect (chance effect) is being executed.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the second pre-performance is executed, the specific pre-notification effect is not performed. Therefore, while maintaining the fun of executing the common notice effect without being restricted by the execution status of the advance effect, for a specific notice effect, the advance effect and the notice effect interfere with each other. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the production effect of is not sufficiently exhibited.

By the way, conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, it is determined whether or not to control to a special game state advantageous to the player, and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the effects, there is an effect that determines whether or not the special game state is entered before the above determination, and is performed based on the result of the determination (preliminary determination). For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671 describes a gaming machine that displays the same character or executes the same type of reach in a plurality of consecutive symbol variations as an effect based on the result of prior determination. ing. However, the effect based on the result of the preliminary determination has room for improvement in order to make the game more interesting. The invention B described above provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671, "the effect control means is common even if the first preliminary effect is being executed or the second preliminary effect is being executed. There is a difference in that there may be a notice performance of As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to enhancing the interest of a game through performance" (provides an action and effect).

Invention C1:
A first determination means (processing related to the jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a first determination (jackpot determination) as to whether to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player;
Before the first determination, a second determination means (processing related to the look-ahead determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for performing a second determination (look-ahead determination) whether to become the special game state,
Equipped with production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
Based on the result of the second determination, a plurality of types of preliminary performances (zone performance, chance eye performance, etc.) including a specific preliminary performance (zone performance, FIG. 51) suggesting that the special game state is likely to occur. ),
When another pre-performance (chance eye effect, FIG. 50) different from the specific pre-performance is executed, after the first determination is made, a performance (zone A gaming machine characterized in that a performance (see FIG. 53) may be performed (see FIG. 47(C)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if another pre-performance is executed, the same performance as the specific pre-performance suggesting that the special game state is likely to occur (or a performance similar to the specific pre-performance) ) can be expected to be executed, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
The effect control means may execute a specific announcement effect (a second logo effect that causes the movable logo body 57k to perform an upward motion) in response to the fact that the first determination is made,
The probability of execution of the same or similar performance (zone performance, FIG. 53) as the specific preliminary performance is different between when the specific advance performance is executed and when it is not executed. game machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to suggest whether or not the same performance as the specific pre-performance (or the performance similar to the specific pre-performance) will be executed by the execution status of the specific advance performance. . Therefore, it is possible to expect the execution of the same performance as the specific advance performance (or the performance similar to the specific preliminary performance) from the execution status of the specific advance performance, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to invention C2,
The effect control means controls whether the specific preliminary effect (zone effect, FIG. 51) is executed or the other preliminary effect (chance effect, FIG. 50) is executed, or the specific advance effect ( A gaming machine characterized in that it may execute a second logo effect (effect execution example 3 and effect execution example 4 shown in FIG. 47(C)) in which the logo movable body 57k is caused to perform an upward motion.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the specific advance performance that can be executed even when another preliminary performance is performed suggests execution of the same performance as the specific preliminary performance (or a performance similar to the specific preliminary performance). , it is possible to make the player interested in the development of the performance after the specific advance notice performance, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
The effect control means is capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of announcement effects (second logo effect, mini character announcement, etc.) in response to the first determination,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the probability of execution of an effect (zone effect, FIG. 53) that is the same as or similar to the specific preliminary effect (see FIG. 41) differs according to the type of the executed advance notice effect (see FIG. 41).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to suggest whether or not the same effect as the specific preliminary effect (or the effect similar to the specific preliminary effect) will be executed by the type of the advance effect. Therefore, it is possible to expect the execution of the same performance as the specific preliminary performance (or the performance similar to the specific preliminary performance) from the execution status of the advance performance, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

By the way, conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, it is determined whether or not to control to a special game state advantageous to the player, and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the effects, there is an effect that determines whether or not the special game state is entered before the above determination, and is performed based on the result of the determination (preliminary determination). For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671 describes a gaming machine that displays the same character or executes the same type of reach in a plurality of consecutive symbol variations as an effect based on the result of prior determination. ing. However, the effect based on the result of the preliminary determination has room for improvement in order to make the game more interesting. The invention C described above is a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-33671. Any of multiple types of pre-staging, including a specific pre-staging that suggests that there is a high possibility that the After the first determination as to whether to enter the game state, an effect that is the same as or similar to a specific preliminary effect may be performed." As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to enhancing the interest of a game through performance" (provides an action and effect).

PY1... Pachinko game machine 50... Image display device 57k... Logo movable body 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Production control microcomputer

Claims (1)

a determination means for determining whether or not a special game state advantageous to the player is to be established based on the entry of a ball into a predetermined ball entrance;
Based on the ball entry, pre-reading determination means for performing a pre-reading determination whether to enter the special game state prior to the success/failure determination by the determination means;
and a production control means capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
In response to the success/failure determination, it is possible to perform a symbol variation that causes the performance symbols to be variably displayed and then stop-displayed in a manner that indicates the result of the success/failure determination,
Based on the result of the success/failure determination, in the symbol variation corresponding to the success/failure determination, executing a driving advance notice effect using a predetermined movable body, and executing a specific advance notice effect using the effect pattern. and
Based on the result of the look-ahead determination based on the specific ball entering the entrance, the symbol variation based on the ball entering the entrance that occurred before the specific entrance is changed to the specific entrance. It is possible to perform a preliminary effect in a plurality of consecutive pattern variations up to the symbol variation based on the ball,
The preliminary performance includes a first preliminary performance using the predetermined movable body, a second preliminary performance using the performance pattern , and a performance not using the predetermined movable body and the second preliminary performance. There is a third pre-production that is different from
The production control means is
Regardless of whether the first preliminary performance is executed, the second preliminary performance is executed, or the third preliminary performance is executed, the driving notice performance is performed in the symbol variation based on the specific ball entry. there is a
The game machine is characterized in that when the second preliminary performance is being executed, the specific advance notice performance is not executed in the symbol variation .

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