JP7207758B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, after variably displaying performance symbols, it is possible to execute a variable performance in which the symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting whether or not a specific game state advantageous to the player will occur.

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as the display mode of the performance symbols before the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the variable performance, the normal mode is specified to indicate that the possibility of entering the specific game state is higher than the normal mode. It can evolve into a form.

Japanese Patent No. 6205637

However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the game interest in the game machine in which the display mode of the performance symbols before the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the variable performance may develop from the normal mode to the specific mode.

The game machine according to the present invention is
In a gaming machine that may enter a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
A production control means capable of executing production using a production means including a display unit capable of displaying an image,
The production control means is
In the display unit, after the performance symbols are variably displayed, it is possible to execute a variable performance that stops and displays in a manner that suggests whether or not the specific game state will be entered,
As a display mode of the performance symbols before the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the variable performance, the normal mode is developed into a specific mode suggesting that the specific game state is more likely than the normal mode. there is a
A special effect with the specific mode may be executed,
The special effects include a first special effect, a second special effect suggesting that the specific game state is more likely than the first special effect, and the specific game state rather than the second special effect. There is a third special production that suggests that there is a high possibility that
The specific mode includes a first specific mode and a second specific mode that suggests that the specific gaming state is more likely than the first specific mode,
The first special performance is executed along with the first specific mode, the first special performance develops into the second special performance while maintaining the first specific mode, and the third special performance is not executed. When the production pattern is stopped and displayed,
The first special performance is executed along with the second specific mode, the first special performance develops into the second special performance while maintaining the second specific mode, and the third special performance is not executed. When the production pattern is stopped and displayed,
The first special effect is executed with the first specific mode, the first special effect develops into the second special effect while maintaining the first specific mode, and the second special effect is performed with the first specific mode. When the special performance is executed, the first specific mode is changed to the second specific mode, and the second special performance is developed to the third special performance .

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decline in amusement in a game.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view for explaining the standby state of the board movable body, (B) is a front view for explaining the moving state of the board movable body, and (C) is a front view for explaining the rotating state of the board movable body. It is a front view of display devices. It is a rear view of the pachinko game machine according to the basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the effect control board side. (A) is a table showing normal figure-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special figure-related determination information. (A) is a configuration example of a hit determination table, (B) is a configuration example of a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a configuration example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is a configuration example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of a ready-to-win determination table. It is a configuration example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a configuration example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a structure of the 1st look-ahead determination table. It is a structural example of a 2nd look-ahead determination table. (A) is a configuration example of a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a configuration example of a game state setting table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demonstration video, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a third normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for probability variation, (E) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening production, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round production, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending production. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a production design, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a production design display area. It is a diagram showing an example of a special figure variation effect of no reach loss. It is a diagram showing an example from the start of the special figure fluctuation production until reaching reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of L reach. FIG. 24 is a continuation of FIG. 23, showing an example of L reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 26 is a continuation of FIG. 25 showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 26 is a continuation of FIG. 26, showing an example of SP reach. It is a figure showing an example of movable body production|presentation. It is a figure showing an example of operation production. It is a figure showing an example of a pending|holding production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a pending icon change notice; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a pending icon change notice; It is a flowchart of game control main processing. It is a flowchart of game control side timer interrupt processing. 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; FIG. 36 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing, and is a diagram representing a continuation of FIG. 35 ; 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing. It is a flow chart of special design variation processing. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flow chart of production control main processing. 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; FIG. 47 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, and is a diagram continuing from FIG. 46 ; (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot symbol type determination table according to the first embodiment, (B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot game control table according to the first embodiment, and (C). is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific game state setting table according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state according to the first embodiment. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a red pattern, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a blue pattern. It is a schematic diagram showing the production flow in various special figure fluctuation production, and the operation of the production design. It is a schematic diagram showing the production flow in various special figure fluctuation production, and the operation of the production design. It is a figure which shows the structural example of various production design determination tables. It is a figure which shows the structural example of various production design determination tables. It is a diagram showing a specific example of the jackpot A promotion L fluctuation effect and the jackpot B promotion L fluctuation effect. It is a diagram showing a specific example of the jackpot A promotion L fluctuation effect and the jackpot B promotion L fluctuation effect. It is a figure showing the specific example of big-hit A premium L fluctuation production. It is a figure showing the specific example of big-hit A premium L fluctuation production. It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table in the time saving state according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a production|presentation design determination table and a jackpot production|presentation design change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a production|presentation design determination table and a jackpot production|presentation design change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the production|presentation design determination table. (A) is a diagram showing the first stage special production, (B) is a diagram showing the second stage special production, (C) is a diagram showing the third stage special production, (D) is the third stage FIG. 10 is a diagram showing four stages of special effects, (E) is a diagram showing the fifth stage of special effects, and (F) is a table showing the contents of each progression condition. It is a figure which shows the structural example of various progress determination tables. It is a figure showing a mode that special production progresses by jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation production in probability variation production mode. It is a figure showing a mode that special production progresses by jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation production in probability variation production mode. It is a figure showing a mode that special production progresses by jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation production in probability variation production mode. It is a diagram showing the state after the winning branch point of the jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation production in the probability variation production mode. It is a figure showing the state after the hit-drop branch point of the SP loss variation production in the probability variation production mode.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is the premise of the characterizing portion of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be specifically described with reference to the 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 the following, for the sake of 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 will be omitted or abbreviated. Sometimes.

1. Mechanical Configuration of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY refer to the left, right, up and down directions (as seen from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY. In addition, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY to the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY to the pachinko gaming machine PY. ,explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY includes a game board unit YU including a game board 1 and a game machine frame 2 housing the game board unit YU. The game machine frame 2 includes a frame-shaped outer frame 21 fixed to the game parlor, an inner frame 22 attached to the outer frame 21 and to which the game board unit YU is attached, and a front frame 22 rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. a door 23;

The outer frame 21, the inner frame 22, and the front door 23 have substantially the same outer peripheral shape when viewed from the front. An inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21 .

The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22 . The front door 23 includes a frame-like front frame 23m in which a substantially vertically long rectangular large opening is formed approximately in the center, and a transparent plate 23t fitted in the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 included in the game board unit YU faces the transparent plate 23t. The transparent plate 23t is formed of a transparent synthetic resin plate in a substantially vertically long rectangular shape. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY is installed in the game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. can. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate may be used instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate. It is sufficient that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY through the transparent plate 23t.

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude of the force (shooting strength) applied to the game ball to shoot the game ball. Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k.

An upper plate 34 protruding forward greatly and a lower plate 35 arranged directly below the upper plate 34 are provided at the lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. A first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided in the center of the front side of the upper plate 34. - 特許庁An operating portion of the first effect button 40k protruding from the upper surface of the upper plate 34 is formed in a hemispherical shape. Further, a supply ball storage hole 34A for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34. As shown in FIG. Further, the upper surface of the lower plate 35 is provided with a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing surplus game balls that cannot be stored in the supply ball storage hole 34A.

Further, an upper decorative body 31, a right decorative body 32, and a left decorative body 33 projecting forward are provided on the upper side, the right side, and the left side of the front transparent plate 23t of the front frame 23m. On the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31, a pair of two speakers 52 capable of outputting sound, specifically, a speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a speaker 52R arranged on the right side, face downward and extend in a predetermined horizontal direction. They are placed side by side at a distance. In addition, a second effect button 41k that can be pressed downward is provided at the lower portion of the right decorative body 32. As shown in FIG. The operating portion of the second effect button 41k is shaped like a bar. Furthermore, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided from the right decorative body 32 to the front right portion of the upper plate 34 and from the left decorative body 33 to the front left portion of the upper plate 34 .

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 explained using FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a board performance unit EU attached to the back surface 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.

A substantially ring-shaped center decoration 61 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 so as to protrude forward along the opening 1A. Further, outside the center decoration 61, an outer rail 62 formed in a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decoration 61 and an outer rail 62 between the left portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decoration 61 are provided. 62 and a curved inner rail 63 substantially parallel to the center decorative body 61 are formed.

A game area 6 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 by a center decoration 61, an outer rail 62, an inner rail 63, and the like. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and other areas by the center decoration 61, the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63. As shown in FIG. A region surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a launching region 7 through which the launched game ball can travel toward the playing region 6 .

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 PY. The game area 6 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown). The game nail is suitable for the game ball entering the game area 6 and flowing down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the big winning opening 14, etc. It constitutes a route that guides to

A general winning device 10</b>D is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 6 . The general prize winning device 10D is formed with a general prize winning port 10 that allows game balls to enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the general winning hole 10 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, a first starting winning device 11D is provided directly below the center of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. The first start winning device 11D is formed so that a game ball can enter the first start opening 11. - 特許庁The first starting prize winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the first starting hole 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A warp portion 61w is formed from the left side of the center decorative body 61 to the lower end thereof, through which a game ball is passed. An entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side of the center decoration 61. As shown in FIG. The game ball entering the warp portion 61w passes through the inside of the warp portion 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61s on which a game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp portion 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61. As shown in FIG. At the tip of the stage 61s, a downward guiding portion 61y for guiding the game ball downward is provided. A first starting port 11 is provided directly below the downward guiding portion 61y.

Immediately below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a second starting winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided. The electric chew 12D is formed with a second starting port 12 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed state and an open state by an electric-tube opening/closing member 12k provided in the electric-tube 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k.

The electric tube opening/closing member 12k is formed of a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can protrude forward from a retracted state in which the front end surface is flush with the game area 6.例文帳に追加When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes vertically to the game area 6, and the second start opening 12 is opened so that a ball can be entered. Specifically, the vertical portion erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k receives the game ball and guides it to the second starting port 12 from the horizontal portion.

In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 61 . The gate 13 is configured to allow passage of game balls. Even if the game balls pass through the gate 13, the prize balls are not paid out. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

A big winning device 14D is provided on the right side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6 and downstream of the gate 13 . The big winning device 14D is formed with a big winning opening 14 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The big prize opening 14 takes a closed state and an open state by an AT opening/closing member 14k provided in the big prize winning device 14D. That is, the big winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k.

The AT opening/closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially oblong rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the big winning opening 14. As shown in FIG. A horizontal rotating shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around its rotation axis so that the upper end of the AT opening/closing member 14k falls forward. When the AT opening/closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening/closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, and the big winning opening 14 is opened so that a ball can be entered.

In this way, the game ball can enter the big winning hole 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (one in the basic embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the big winning hole 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, below the big winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed obliquely downward to the left, and a guide path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second start port 12 is formed in the game area 6 (the front surface of the game board 1). It is provided so as to protrude forward from the A game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide path 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12 , but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11 .

In addition, the entry of the game ball into the first start hole 11, the second start hole 12, the big prize hole 14, and the general prize hole 10, and the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 are collectively referred to as the first start hole 11, The second starting gate 12, the big prize gate 14, the general prize gate 10, and the "winning" to the gate 13 are collectively called.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6B 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 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting".

In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot right-handed. Such a flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a large number of game nails (not shown).

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, and a big winning port 14 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim to enter the gate 13, the second starting hole 12, or the big winning hole 14 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right.

In addition, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

Next, the board effect unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described. The board effect unit EU is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. An image display device 50 and a board moving device 55 are attached to the board effect unit EU.

The image display device 50 is composed of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and has a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 is arranged several centimeters behind the game board 1 .

The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k has a laterally long plate-shaped elevating member 55k2 maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided in the center of the elevating member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55 k is arranged between the game board 1 and the image display device 50 . The movable board body 55k is arranged at the initial position, and in the standby state, the lower end portion of the movable board body 55k, specifically the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1, is slightly downward from the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. positioned. That is, the board movable body 55k is arranged so that only a portion of the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is visible to the player in the standby state, and the majority thereof is invisible (see FIG. 3A).

Then, the board movable body 55k can be lowered as a whole from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, and can be raised from the operating position to return to the initial position (see FIG. 3(B)). The predetermined operating position is a position where the board movable body 55k is positioned substantially in the center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. Here, the predetermined working position can be appropriately set, and whether the board movable body 55k is positioned above or below the approximate center of the opening 1A in a front view. good.

In addition, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in front view about a rotating shaft formed in the front-rear direction at its center (see FIG. 3(C)). The rotary motion of the rotating member 55k1 can be executed when the plate movable body 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, when it is held at the operating position, and when it moves from the operating position to the standby position.

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.

Next, the display devices 8 arranged to the right of the vertical center of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (parts other than the game area 6) will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 8 includes a special symbol 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 2 ) is variably displayed, and a normal pattern display 82 that variably displays a normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") is included. In addition, the display device 8 includes a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number described later, and a special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b that displays the special figure 2 reservation number described later. .

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is performed. Also, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is performed. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, the special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as "special figure", and the special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as "special figure lottery". Also, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as "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 "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 stop-displayed special figure (stopped special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed special figure is a predetermined specific special figure, a big winning game with the opening of the big winning opening 14 is performed.

The special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b represents the special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special lottery is a jackpot, the final result will be "□□■■□□■■" (□: lights up, ■: lights out) to the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th from the left. An LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot pattern and represents a jackpot. Also, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the rightmost LED is finally lit up like "■■■■■■■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. 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.

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed over a predetermined variation 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. Note that the mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure may not be performed immediately. Specifically, it is a case where the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or during the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure are suspended based on the winning prize. This suspended special figure lottery and variable display of the special figure are referred to as "special figure reservation".

For the special figure reservation, the special figure 1 lottery reserved based on the winning to the first start opening 11, and the "special figure 1 reservation" representing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the winning to the second start opening 12 There is a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on, and a "special figure 2 reservation" representing a variable display of the special figure 2. And, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a displays the number of special figure 1 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 1 lottery and special figure 1 variable display. On the other hand, the special figure 2 reservation display 83b displays the number of special figure 2 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 lotteries and the number of special figure 2 variable displays.

It is also possible to set or not set the upper limit to the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations. Also, when providing an upper limit to the number of special figure 1 reservation and the number of special figure 2 reservation, the number of special figure 1 reservation and the number of special figure 2 reservation may be the same or different. In addition, in the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4".

Each of the special figure 1 pending indicator 83a and the special figure 2 pending indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure 1 pending and special figure 2 pending Display the number of FIG. 1 pending and special figure 2 pending. In the following, the number of special figure 1 reservations is called "special figure 1 reservation number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 reservations is called "special figure 2 reservation number (U2)". In addition, "special figure 1 reservation number" and "special figure 2 reservation number" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". Furthermore, "special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a" and "special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

In addition, the variable display of the general pattern is executed when the general pattern lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the gate 13 is performed. Then, the variable display of the general pattern informs the result of the general pattern lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The stopped normal map (stop normal map) is identification information representing the result of the normal map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern, an auxiliary game with opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the general pattern indicator 82 represents the general pattern corresponding to the result of the general pattern lottery, that is, the result of the general pattern lottery. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs are finally lit like "□□" (□: lighting, ▪: lighting off). This lighting mode is a winning pattern and represents a winning. Also, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, finally, only the right LED lights up like "■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern, and represents a loss. 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. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a lost pattern.

In addition, before the normal map is stop-displayed, the normal map is displayed with fluctuation for a predetermined fluctuation time. In the basic embodiment, the variable display mode of the normal map is 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 .

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY, there is a game control board 100 for performing control (progress of the game) related to a game in which a game profit can be obtained. Power is supplied to the performance control board 120 for controlling the performance, the image control board 140 for controlling the image, the payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of the game balls, and each board 100, 120, 140, 170. A power supply board 190 is attached.

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.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY according to a program. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. It should be noted that games that can obtain game profits to be controlled by the game control board 100 include special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of game state to be described later, normal figure lottery, and variable display of general figure. , Auxiliary games, etc.

The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game memory. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing game control main processing, game control side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 includes 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 game state setting table, a hit determination table, an auxiliary A game control table and the like are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage unit 105 . Here, the special figure reservation storage unit 105 will be described. As described above, when there is a prize to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 of the game ball, a special figure reservation can occur, but if a special figure reservation is possible, that is, the number of special figure reservations When the upper limit has not been reached, based on this winning prize, judgment information consisting of various random numbers for performing a special lottery or the like is acquired. And this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as special figure reservation. In the following, the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 11 of the game ball is referred to as "special figure 1 related determination information", and is acquired by winning the second starting port 12 of the game ball. The determination information that is to be referred to as "special figure 2 related determination information". Also, the special figure 1 related determination information and the special figure 2 related determination information are collectively referred to as "special figure related determination information".

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information 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 related determination information 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. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special figure 1 reservations is set to "4". Also, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4".

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the game control board 100 . In addition, the game control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, and a big winning opening sensor 14a. .

The general winning hole sensor 10 a detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 . 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 gate sensor 13 a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14 a detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 .

In addition, various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

It should be noted that the type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

The game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The card unit CU and the payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and the ejection device 72 is also connected. The card unit CU is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY, and is a device that enables ball lending based on information such as the inserted prepaid card.

The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the 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 prize balls and rental balls. The paid-out prize balls and rental balls are detected by a pay-out sensor 73a for counting them.

A shooting device 72 is a device for shooting game balls. A handle 72k is included in the shooting device 72 and constitutes an operating section or an input section that receives an operation for causing the shooting device 72 to shoot a game ball. The handle 72k is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with the handle 72k by a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the player's contact with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 via the launch control circuit 175.

Further, the handle 72k is connected to a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting motor 72m so that the game ball is shot with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the shooting volume knob 72b. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

In addition, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the game control board 100 , the effect control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100 .

In addition, the connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 is possible. That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY according to a program. The performance control board 120 can be positioned as a performance control section that controls the performance together with the image control board 140, the audio control circuit 161, and the sub-drive board 162, which will be described later. However, the effect control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and uses the effect device (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, and board movable body 55k, etc.) for game effects, customer waiting effects, and operation promotion. It is sufficient if the performance and the like can be controlled.

The effects to be controlled by the effect control board 120 include game effects (special figure fluctuation effects, pending effects, jackpot game effects, etc.), customer waiting effects, and operations of the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. It includes an operation prompting effect that prompts an operation during a valid period (operation valid period).

The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores programs and the like for controlling performance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, a performance RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

The effect ROM 123 stores programs for effect 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.

The effect RAM 124 includes a starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 for storing a starting winning command to be described later, a symbol designation command storage unit 126 for storing a symbol designation command to be described later, and a special figure fluctuation start command to be described later. A variation start command storage unit 127 is provided.

An image control board 140 is connected to the performance control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50 on the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. to do Incidentally, the connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both transmission of signals from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the effect 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 (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50 and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 146 and VDP (Video Display Processor) 144 . All or part of these electronic components may be configured in one chip.

The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically characters, items, patterns, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images to be displayed on the image display device 50. (including patterns) 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.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, through the voice control circuit 161 from the speaker 52 voice, music, and Outputs sound effects, etc.

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 . Note that the audio control circuit 161 may be configured by a substrate and a CPU may be mounted thereon. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

Also, the performance control board 120 is connected to various sensors serving as input units and various actuators serving as drive sources via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the effect control board 120 . In addition, the effect control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various switches connected to the effect control board 120 include a first effect button sensor 40a and a second effect button sensor 41a. The first effect button sensor 40a detects that the first effect button 40k is pressed. The second effect button sensor 41a detects that the second effect button 41k is pressed. The 1st production|presentation button sensor 40a and the 2nd production|presentation button sensor 41a will output the signal according to the content of the detection to the production|presentation control board 120, if it detects that each was operated.

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

Various actuators connected to the effect control board 120 include a board movable body rotation motor 55m1 and a board movable body lifting motor 55m2. The disk movable body rotation motor 55m1 can drive the rotating member 55k1 to rotate the rotating member 55k1. The movable board body lifting motor 55m2 can lift or lower the lifting member 55k2. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2 via the sub-drive board 162. .

In addition, hereinafter, the operation of the "rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2" may be collectively referred to as the "operation of the movable board 55k". Further, rotating the rotating member 55k1 and lowering or raising the lifting member 55k2 are also referred to as "rotating, lowering, or raising the board movable body 55k."

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100 and the like. 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 controls the frame lamp 53 according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission pattern data.

It should be noted that the CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162 formed of a board. In this case, the CPU may be caused to control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like, and control the operation of the board movable body 55k. 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.

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

3-1. Games Related to Universal Figures First, games related to universal charts will be described. The pachinko game machine PY can execute a normal pattern lottery when the launched 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 game machine PY performs a series of games such as the variable display of the normal pattern and the auxiliary game based on the establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition, the acquisition of the general pattern related determination information and the general pattern lottery. can be done. As shown in FIG. 8A, normal pattern random numbers are included in the general pattern related determination information to be acquired. 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. 9(A), for example. The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, which will be described later. When associated with the game state, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving hit determination table).

In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number determination value) is appropriately distributed to hit and lose, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY 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. If the result of the hit determination is hit, the hit pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination/normal pattern variable display Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern using a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table such as shown in FIG. 9(B), for example. 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). When associated with the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state), the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving There is a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (shorter normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used when in the state.

In each normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal pattern fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal pattern to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY 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 (losing normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is 30 seconds. For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, a normal pattern fluctuation pattern with a normal pattern fluctuation time of 30 seconds is determined. In addition, in the time-saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped is determined to be a normal pattern with a normal pattern fluctuation time of 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed. For the variable display of , it is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern with a normal pattern fluctuation time of 5 seconds. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times.

Then, the variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . 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). In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 12D is opened

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. The pachinko game machine PY controls an auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table. Auxiliary game components are stored in the auxiliary game control table. For example, as shown in FIG. 9(C), it is possible to associate the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) with the auxiliary game control table. That is, it is possible to associate the auxiliary game component with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). It should be noted that the specific contents of each element such as the number of times of opening and the opening time can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY 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 during which it is difficult to win the game balls such as 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, for example, it is longer than the first opening time, such as opening twice for 2.5 seconds with an interval (closed) of 1.0 seconds, and the game ball wins the electric chew 12D. The electric tube 12D is opened only for a second opening time that is easy to set.

In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also called "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time in each auxiliary game is the total time in that auxiliary game. It may be configured as follows.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY can execute the 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 big winning pattern and a losing pattern. 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. Further, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the game based on the winning is terminated without the big winning game being played.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY can execute the 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. Furthermore, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Further, hereinafter, the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is referred to as "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 game machine PY carries out a series of games such as variable display of special figures and jackpot games based on acquisition of special figure-related determination information and performing special figure lottery when starting conditions are met. And, in order to perform the variable display of the special figure, various determinations are made for the special figure related determination information. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure related determination information to be acquired includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number and a special figure variation pattern random number.

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. Next, each determination performed using the special figure-related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment uses a jackpot judgment table to determine whether it is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed), in other words, whether it is a jackpot or a loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the jackpot determination table can be provided in association with the later-described game state. Specifically, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal probability state described later (hereinafter referred to as a "normal probability jackpot determination table") and a jackpot determination table used in a high probability state described later (hereinafter , "High Probability Jackpot Judgment Table").

In each jackpot determination table associated with the game state, the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is distributed. The pachinko game machine PY collates the acquired special symbol random number with a jackpot determination table associated with the game state to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table.

In addition, it is possible to appropriately change how to distribute the special symbol random number determination value for the determination result of the jackpot probability and various jackpot determinations.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination Jackpot pattern type determination determines the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) using a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of the jackpot symbol with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot (contents advantageous to the player) composed of the game benefits 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).

A plurality of types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY 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 number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The type of the special figure 1 jackpot pattern and the special figure 2 jackpot pattern can be set as appropriate, but for example, like the jackpot pattern type determination table shown in FIG. As a result, three types of jackpot patterns, jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern B, and jackpot pattern C, are provided. can be provided. Then, like the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. ing. 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.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination is, for example, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. to decide.

The reach determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with the gaming state, for example, the reach determination table includes 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) used in the time-saving state. decision table).

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (not generate reach)", which is the result of reach determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table, and determines whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated).

As shown in FIG. 10 (C), the number of reach random number determination values determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" can be different between the reach determination table for non-time saving and the reach determination table for time saving. It is possible. In the following, the result of the reach judgment performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is called "with reach (generating reach)" is called "losing with reach", and "no reach ( It does not generate reach)” is sometimes called “no reach”. In addition, "losing without reach" is sometimes referred to as "losing", and "losing with reach" is sometimes referred to as "losing reach".

3-2-4. Special Figure Variation Pattern Judgment In the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, regardless of whether the result of the jackpot judgment is a big hit or a loss, for example, a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern Judgment table) is used to determine the variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) of the variable display of the special figure.

The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time, the so-called "scale", 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 the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production (production contents), it is also possible to include identification information regarding the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the type and number of special figure variation patterns.

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. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the variable display of special figure 2 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing.

And each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Specifically, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table is used when the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) and the time saving state used in the non-time saving state There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used when the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving state There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

In addition, 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 time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 1 pending number. 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. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the number of special figure 2 reservations. 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 .

And, the variation display of the special figure of the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination is performed by the special figure display device 81 . After the variable display of the special figure, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the result of the variable special figure display (the result of the special symbol lottery), the variable display of the next special figure is not performed immediately, and the next special figure is continuously displayed. , a jackpot game is executed.

Also, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure variation performance as shown in the third column from the right of the table of FIGS. 11 and 12. Here, a typical production that constitutes the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern will be described.

There are normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle production as productions constituting the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production.

The normal fluctuation indicates that the stop-displayed performance symbols have started to fluctuate, and each one of the performance symbols is displayed variably at such a high speed that it is difficult to recognize, and the variable display of the special symbols has started. It is a performance to do. Then, the special figure fluctuation production related to the loss fluctuation without reach (the part from the start of the fluctuation of the production pattern to the stop of the fluctuation), and the part until the reach is established (confirmed) in the special figure fluctuation production where the reach occurs is normal fluctuation It may consist of

N reach, immediately after the reach is established (confirmed) through normal fluctuation, for example, the production pattern that constitutes the reach is temporarily stopped at that position for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). The production pattern slows down, and it is a production that fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The expectation of a big hit suggested by N reach is higher than normal variation and lower than L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special figure fluctuation performance ends with N reach, the remaining one performance pattern that fluctuates at the low speed is stopped. In the case of a loss, the remaining one production pattern is stopped with a production pattern different from the production pattern constituting the ready-to-win. When the special figure fluctuation performance is not completed with N reach, the remaining one performance pattern fluctuates again at high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach and SP reach while the reach is maintained.

The L reach can be executed both when a big win is made and when a loss is made, and is an effect suggesting whether or not a big win game state will be entered, suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win game state. Furthermore, the L reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer time than the N reach, suggesting that the expectation of the big win is higher than the N reach. Even in the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the production pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position that does not hinder the background image more than in the case of the N reach (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later). At the upper left of the display section 50a, in a state where the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the L-reach dedicated background image (the L-reach dedicated video is played). Note that in the L-reach mode, a 2DCG animation image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As for the content of the L reach, a video of a scene different from the game related to the SP reach, which will be described later, is displayed, such as special training for the main character to acquire a special move.

The SP reach can be executed both at the time of a big hit and at the time of a loss, and is an effect suggesting whether or not a big win game state will occur, suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win game state. Furthermore, the SP reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer period of time than the L reach, suggesting that the expectation of the big win is higher than the L reach. Even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the production pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position that does not hinder the background image more than in the case of the N reach (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later). At the upper left of the display section 50a, in a state where the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the SP reach-only background image (the SP reach-only video is played). In SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the effect content of the SP reach, an image of a scene in which the team to which the main character belongs and the team to which the main character's rival belongs is displayed.

A battle production|presentation is production|presentation which can be performed, for example after a reach in a time-saving state, and is production|presentation which suggests that a big-hit expectation degree is higher than normal fluctuation|variation. Even in the battle production, the established reach is maintained, but the production patterns that make up the reach are reduced and predetermined positions (upper right of)), it switches to a background image dedicated to battle production (a video dedicated to battle production flows). Also, in the battle effect, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display section 50a.

In addition, in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and the "state where the reach is maintained" in the battle production, the production patterns constituting the reach in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle production are displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition to the state in which it is visible in the display unit 50a, for example, it includes a state in which the effect pattern constituting the reach is difficult or invisible for a predetermined period of time in relation to the dedicated background image. Also, the contents of normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the production that constitutes the special figure fluctuation production is not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

Further, as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern can be named by associating the big hit determination result and the effect contents of the special figure variation effect. . And the special-figure variation pattern related to the big hit may be collectively referred to as "big-hit variation", and the special-figure variation pattern related to the loss may be collectively referred to as "loss variation".

In addition, regardless of the jackpot determination result, the special figure variation pattern in which SP reach is performed is "SP reach variation", the special figure variation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L reach variation", and the special figure variation in N reach The special figure variation pattern that the production ends may be collectively referred to as "N reach variation". In addition, the loss variation with reach is sometimes referred to as “loss variation with reach”, and the loss variation without reach is collectively referred to as “normal loss variation”.

3-2-5. Look-ahead determination The pachinko gaming machine PY can perform look-ahead determination using a look-ahead determination table such as that shown in FIGS. be. The look-ahead determination table includes the type of starting opening related to the starting winning (first starting opening 11 / second starting opening 12), in other words, the type of special figure variably displayed according to the starting winning (special figure 1 / special figure 2). That is, in the look-ahead determination table, the first look-ahead determination table (FIG. 13) in the case where the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed by winning the first start opening 11, and the second start opening 12 is won and the special figure There is a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 14) for the case where 2 variable display is performed. The prefetching determination based on the first prefetching determination table is also referred to as "first prefetching determination", and the prefetching determination based on the second prefetching determination table is also referred to as "second prefetching determination".

The look-ahead determination table can also be associated with later-described game states (normal game state/high-probability high-base game state/low-probability high-base game state). That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (normal game state lookahead determination table) used in the normal game state and a lookahead determination table used in the high probability high base game state (high probability high base game state look-ahead determination table) and a look-ahead determination table used in the low-probability high-base game state (low-probability high-base game state look-ahead determination table).

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the high-probability high-base game state, and the first look-ahead determination table used in the low-probability high-base game state. The first look-ahead determination table used, the second look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state, the second look-ahead determination table used in the high-probability high-base game state, and the low-probability high-base game state and a second look-ahead determination table used for

In addition, by the prefetching determination using the prefetching determination table shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the special figure variation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure performed by the winning to the starting ports 11 and 12 is specified. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the look-ahead determination result before the variable display of the special figure based on the winning prize is performed. In the process of specifying the special figure variation pattern, the propriety of the jackpot is also specified as a look-ahead determination result.

And, the look-ahead judgment result containing the information about the special figure fluctuation pattern etc. is associated with the start winning command. As will be described later, the start winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a result of the prefetch determination along with its generation. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is specified as the prefetch determination result. For example, information on the type of jackpot symbol can also be included in the look-ahead determination result.

As described above, the special figure is variably displayed on the special figure display device 81 by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination. Then, in the variable display of the special symbols, when the big winning symbols are stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special symbol lottery), the variable display of the next special symbols is not carried out, and the big winning game is executed continuously. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Jackpot game The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the big winning port 14, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game. It includes an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the 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.

In addition, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. Also, hereinafter, the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) round game is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is also called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Then, the pachinko game machine PY controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table. The jackpot game control table can be set for each type of jackpot symbol. That is, it is possible to associate the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol type. One type or a plurality of types of jackpot games can be set.

The jackpot game control table stores elements (jackpot game components) that constitute the jackpot game. The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning opening 14 in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the big winning opening to be opened, and the time to close until the next opening. (closing time), opening time (opening time), and ending time (ending time).

Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY can control a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15(A), for example. That is, it is possible to set the types of jackpot games and jackpot game components for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. 15(A). Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 15(A) will be described.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol A (hereinafter also referred to as "first jackpot game"), 10 round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol B (hereinafter also referred to as "second jackpot game"), five round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the second jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol C (hereinafter also referred to as "third jackpot game"), five round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the third jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern D (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth jackpot game"), ten round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol E (hereinafter also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), round games are performed six times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern F (hereinafter also referred to as "sixth jackpot game"), six round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the sixth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning hole 14 elapses, The winning opening 14 is closed and the round game ends. Also, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be changed as appropriate.

Also, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 15(A), which type of jackpot game is executed is determined by the type of jackpot symbol, but the jackpot game is executed in a different method. You can do so. For example, a device that can be distributed to two winning ports is provided in the game area 6, and when one winning port is won, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed. Either a jackpot game consisting of more round games than the number or a jackpot game consisting of round games less than a predetermined number may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Game State Next, a game state that can be controlled by the pachinko game machine PY will be described. The pachinko game machine PY has a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is executed and a non-jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is not executed. The non-jackpot game state includes a normal game state, which is a basic base game state, and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. Elements that are "advantageous to the player" related to the specific game state include the probability of a big win and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 . That is, the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second start port 12 can be associated with the specific game state.

Advantageous to the player with regard to the probability of a big win means that the probability of a big win is higher than in the normal game state, and it becomes easier to win a big win. In addition, the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player when the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal game state, and the second starting port 12 is opened per unit time. It means it takes longer.

The specific game state includes a first specific game state in which both the jackpot probability and the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time are advantageous to the player, and a second specific game state in which only the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player. It is possible to set three types of a specific game state and a third specific game state in which only the open time per unit time of the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player. It should be noted that it is also possible to mount some of the three types of specific game states without mounting all of these three types of specific game states on the pachinko gaming machine PY.

Here, as a partial game state focusing on the jackpot probability, a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal game state and is advantageous to the player is called a "high-probability state". On the other hand, the state in which the jackpot probability is the normal probability in the normal game state and the jackpot probability is not advantageous to the player is called "normal probability state".

In addition, as a partial game state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal game state, A state in which the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is called a "time-saving state." On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal game state, and the state in which the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is not advantageous to the player is called "non-time-saving". state.

Here, the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state will be described in detail. As described above, 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. That is, the time saving state is a state in which it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than the non-time saving state. Here, the specific method for making it easy to win the 2nd starting mouth 12 in a time saving state rather than a non-working time saving state is demonstrated.

For example, the time saving state can be made easier to win the second starting port 12 in the time saving state by making the normal figure fluctuation time easier to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state let it be decided. As a result, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time increases in the time saving state. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the normal drawing lottery per unit time The larger the number of executions, the longer the opening time of the electric tube 12D per unit time.

In addition, by setting the time saving state to a state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier to win the second start port 12 in the time saving state. . For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is 5.0 in total in one auxiliary game. Open for seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the normal figure fluctuation time are the same, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time is equal, so once The longer the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game, the longer the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time.

Furthermore, by setting the time saving state to a state in which it is more likely to be determined as winning in the winning determination than in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier to win the second start port 12 in the time saving state. For example, as described above, in the non-time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 6600/65536 in the hit determination, whereas in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 59936/65536 in the hit determination. . In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the opening time and normal figure fluctuation time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the probability that it will be determined as a hit in the hit determination is high. , the number of hit determinations per unit time increases, so the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time increases.

Thus, in the time saving state, winning is easier than in the non-time saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. By satisfying the three conditions, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, and winning to the second starting port 12 can be facilitated. As a result, the so-called "base", which is the ratio of the number of balls won to the number of balls fired, is high. Therefore, in the time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed compared to the normal game state. That is, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time-saving state.

In addition, in a time saving state, you may make it meet only a one part condition, without meeting all the three conditions for opening time per unit time of the 2nd starting port 12 to become long. Ultimately, 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 winning to the second start port 12 should be facilitated.

Also, in the time saving state, such as making it easier to select a special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time compared to the non-time saving state, the number of times the special figure variable display is executed per unit time is small, or special The average of the figure fluctuation time may be made low. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure suspension is digested becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure suspension) is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In the following, each specific game state is associated with the content of the advantage for the player, the first specific game state is referred to as "high probability high base game state", and the second specific game state is referred to as "high probability low Base game state” and the third specific game state are also referred to as “low probability high base game state”. Furthermore, the normal game state is also referred to as "low probability low base game state".

Therefore, the low probability low base gaming state can be said to be a gaming state controlled in the normal probability state and non-time saving state. Similarly, the low probability high base game state is normal probability state and time saving state, the high probability low base game state is high probability state and non time saving state, and the high probability high base game state is high probability state and time saving state. It can be said that there is a game state.

Thus, the pachinko gaming machine PY can be controlled in a low-probability low-base game state, a low-probability high-base game state, a high-probability low-base game state, a high-probability high-base game state, and a jackpot game state. In the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is also advantageous to the player because the jackpot 14 is open for a long time and a large amount of game balls can be obtained. Therefore, the jackpot game state and the specific game state can also be called "advantageous game state" which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state.

The high-probability high-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state are game states that are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability state. be. In addition, the high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the ease of winning the second start port 12 is higher than the non-time-saving state. It is in play state. Furthermore, in the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the jackpot game state opens the jackpot 14 in which the number of prize balls per winning is greater than the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. It is a game state more advantageous to the player than the state.

Also, when the power of the pachinko game machine PY is turned on, the normal game state is set first. Also, the jackpot game state is set by performing the stop display of the jackpot symbols. On the other hand, the specific game state is set when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is executed. Next, the setting of the specific game state will be explained.

3-5. Setting of Specific Game State The pachinko gaming machine PY can newly set a specific game state upon completion of the jackpot game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and progressed in the specific game state. The duration of this specific game state can be set appropriately. For example, the specific game state can be continued until the next big hit is won. Also, it is possible to limit the period during which the specific game state can be continued.

When the duration of the specific game state is limited, the specific game state can be terminated when the end condition for the duration is met. Then, when the specific game state ends, the normal game state can be set. Further, as for the high-probability high-base game state, when the end condition is established, the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability low-base game state can be set. In this case, the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state may be continued until the next big win is won. Also, the same or different end conditions may be provided for the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state, and when the end condition is established, the normal game state may be set.

Also, the termination condition for the continuation period of the specific game state can be appropriately set. As the termination condition, for example, the number of executions of the special figure variable display can be set. In addition, not limited to the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the elapsed time after the jackpot game, the number of game balls shot after the jackpot game, the number of passages to the gate 13 after the jackpot game, or whether to end the specific game state An end condition can be set such as derivation of the result of termination in a lottery (so-called “drop lottery”) to determine whether or not. Furthermore, these elements may be set as the termination condition independently or may be set in combination.

These end conditions may be set identically for all specific game states that can be set after the jackpot game, or set for some of the specific game states that can be set. You can Furthermore, the end condition may be changed for each specific game state.

Furthermore, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot pattern type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. The game may be controlled by the state. Here, the high-probability high-base game state can be continued until a jackpot is won without providing an end condition. Furthermore, the game may be controlled in a low-probability high base game state after the end of the big-hit game relating to the big-hit symbol C and the big-hit symbol E. Here, an end condition can be provided for this low-probability high-base game state, and the end condition can be set to a special figure variable display of 100 times. It should be noted that the relationship between this jackpot type symbol and the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, presence/absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

Further, paying attention to the game profit of the jackpot, the jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state after the jackpot game is also called "high probability jackpot". Furthermore, a jackpot in which a game progresses in a high-probability state and a time-saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "probable variable jackpot". In addition, the jackpot in which the game progresses in the normal probability state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is also called "time saving jackpot".

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 32. 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 PY can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a probability variable production mode, a short working hours production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, a special figure variable display 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 variable display and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Settings related to effects include setting the volume of sound output from the speaker 52, setting the brightness of the display section 50a, and setting the frequency of effects to be executed. It should be noted that the setting items related to effects can be set as appropriate. It is also possible to prevent the setting screen G101 from being displayed by the player's operation from the customer waiting demonstration video G100.

The normal production mode can be set in the "low probability low base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is in the normal game state. Further, it is possible to provide a plurality of subordinate production modes belonging to the normal production mode. For example, a first normal effect mode, a second normal effect mode, a third normal effect mode, and the like can be provided as lower-level effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode.

In addition, below, the production|presentation mode of the hierarchy of the lower rank which belongs to production|presentation mode is also called "production stage." Along with that, the first normal production mode is also called "first normal production stage", the second normal production mode is also called "second normal production stage", and the third normal production mode is also called "third normal production stage". say. In addition, unless there are special circumstances, basically after the power of the pachinko machine PY is turned on, the production mode set when the special figure fluctuation display is started for the first time is the first normal production stage ( 1st normal production mode). However, the type of effect mode that is set first is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate.

When a plurality of production stages belonging to the normal production mode are provided in this manner, the production stages can be repeatedly switched in order when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set as appropriate. For example, the switching condition can be set so that the special figure variable effect is performed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot. Furthermore, as a switching condition, it is also possible to set that a specific effect such as a special figure variation effect based on SP reach loss variation is executed.

In addition, as will be described later, reach may occur in the special figure fluctuation production, but the special figure fluctuation production is established for the entire section of the special figure fluctuation production when the reach does not occur, and the reach when the reach occurs. It can be divided into a front part before the reach and a rear part after the reach is established when the reach occurs. The former part is composed of the above-mentioned "normal variation".

Then, in the front part of the first normal effect stage, the background image (FIG. 17A: first normal background image G111) mainly representing the scenery of the city is displayed on the display section 50a. In the front part of the second normal effect stage, the background image (FIG. 17B: second normal background image G112) mainly representing the ground of the baseball field is displayed on the display section 50a. In the front part of the third normal production stage, a background image (FIG. 17C: third normal background image G113) mainly representing the inside of the restaurant is displayed on the display section 50a. On the other hand, in the latter part of the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and in the normal effect mode A dedicated background image is displayed according to the type of reach.

The dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the normal production mode may be a background image common to the normal production mode regardless of the type of production stage, or may be a different background image for each production stage.

In addition, the normal production mode can be set even in the "high probability low base game state", and the normal production mode may be a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state. Alternatively, it may be set only in the "high-probability low base game state", a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be provided. Furthermore, in the low-probability low-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state that occur under certain conditions, a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be set.

The probability variation production mode can be set in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability high base game state. In the first part of the probability variation production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. . Also, in the latter part of the variable probability production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the variable probability production mode is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode can be set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is either the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability high-base game state, and is at least time-saving. It is a production mode indicating that it is in a state. In the former part of the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. . In addition, in the latter part of the time saving production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time saving production mode is displayed.

It should be noted that the time-saving production mode is set only in the low-probability high base game state, and can also be a production mode indicating that it is in the low-probability high base game state.

In addition, for either or any one of the variable probability production mode and the short production time production mode, as in the normal production mode, a plurality of production stages for the production mode are further provided, and when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the production stage is switched. You can do it.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot performance mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18A, an opening image G1 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and a right-hand shot image G2 prompting "right-hand shot" are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening production is displayed. In addition, during the opening, a background image (opening background image G200) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed on the display unit 50a as a jackpot opening effect in the background of the opening image G1 and the right-handed image G2. .

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, as shown in FIG. 18(B), during the round game in the jackpot game, the display unit 50a continuously displays the right shot image G2 from the opening and the round image indicating the number of rounds. A round effect is performed in which G3 and a number-of-balls image G4 suggesting the number of balls paid out are displayed. In addition, during the round game, as a round effect, the display unit 50a displays a background image (background for round An image G201) is displayed, and BGM corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is output from the speaker 52.例文帳に追加

Furthermore, during the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the display unit 50a indicates the ending image G5 indicating the production mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls. A jackpot ending production is performed in which a total winning ball number image G6 is displayed. In addition, during the ending, a background image (ending background image G202) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed in the background of the ending image G5 and the total number of winning balls image G6 on the display unit 50a as a jackpot ending effect. be done.

In the following, the jackpot opening effect, the round effect, and the jackpot ending effect are collectively referred to as "jackpot game effect" as the effect executed in the big win game. That is, a big hit game effect is performed in the big win effect mode.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko machine PY has a special figure variation pattern and a 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. And, basically, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production design.

It should be noted that, in the special figure variation effect performed by the display unit 50a, it is possible to use an image other than the variation display of the effect symbol. Furthermore, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display unit 50a, a special effect device using various production devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board movable device 55, a first production button device 40, and a second production button device 41 It is possible to perform figure variation effects.

Next, the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a will be described in the special figure variation effect executed according to the special figure variable display. The production pattern is also identification information for indicating the special figure lottery result, and is provided in a plurality of types. In detail, one of the constituent elements of the performance design constitutes identification information for indicating the special figure lottery result, and a plurality of types of performance design are provided according to the difference in the identification information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19(A), it is possible to configure nine performance symbols by configuring the performance symbols from numbers 1 to 9. Then, the production design including the number "1" is set as the production design G10a. Similarly, the performance symbols including numbers "2" to "9" are designated as performance symbols G10b to G10e. For the sake of convenience, when dealing with individual production designs without distinction, they are collectively referred to as "production designs G10".

Also, the number portions of the production symbols G10c and G10g related to "3" and "7" are red, and "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and The number portions of the effect symbols G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i of "9" are blue. That is, a color is included in the component of the production pattern G10. It should be noted that the configuration of the production pattern G10 and what the identification information is set to may be changed as appropriate. For example, other components such as characters associated with each number may be added to the production pattern G10.

Next, the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol G10 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 19(B), the left side, the center and the right side of the display unit 50a are divided into three substantially evenly in the horizontal direction. It can be a region 50b3. A production design G10 is displayed in each of the left production design area 50b1, the middle production design area 50b2, and the right production design area 50b3.

Mainly, in the first stage part of the special figure fluctuation production, the production design G10 displayed in the left production design area 50b1 is collectively referred to as "left production design EZ1", and the production design G10 displayed in the middle production design area 50b2. The effect symbol G10 displayed in the right effect symbol area 50b3 is collectively referred to as "the middle effect symbol EZ2" and the "right effect symbol EZ3". That is, in the left production design area 50b1, the middle production design area 50b2, and the right production design area 50b3, the production design G10 consisting of the numbers 1 to 9 is commonly displayed, but the production design in the relative display position. When distinguishing G10, it is described as a left effect symbol EZ1, a middle effect symbol EZ2, and a right effect symbol EZ3.

In addition, as will be described later, in the special figure fluctuation production, the variation display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, but finally, the special figure lottery result (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type, reach determination result) is shown. The stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in the mode. Then, when notifying a big hit as a result of the special lottery, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed so that three performance symbols G10 with the same number are arranged side by side (so-called "double eyes"). Therefore, hereinafter, the effect pattern G10 composed of the same numbers constituting the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 stopped and displayed when informing a big win is referred to as a "big win effect pattern". For example, when the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed as "7.7.7", the jackpot production pattern is "production pattern G10g", and when they are stopped as "9.9.9", the jackpot production pattern is " production pattern G10i”. Further, the jackpot effect design may be abbreviated by the number included in the effect design. For example, if the jackpot performance pattern is "production pattern G10g", the jackpot production pattern is "7", and if the jackpot production pattern is "production pattern G10i", the jackpot production pattern is "9". In addition, as will be described later, in the special figure fluctuation production, the special figure lottery result is completely shown when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed. However, basically, in the middle of the special figure fluctuation production, before the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (temporary stop display). This is because the contents of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed once may be changed. For example, after the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode showing a certain jackpot (relatively disadvantageous to the player), they are changed to a mode showing another jackpot (relatively advantageous to the player). may be Therefore, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (before being changed) in such a manner that the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 initially indicate a big hit, the performance symbols G10 consisting of the same numbers constituting the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3. Also referred to as "jackpot effect pattern".

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation performance, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, but in the middle of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are the same number performance symbols G10. Reach may be performed with a temporary stop display (temporary stop display). As will be described later, the ready-to-win is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering a jackpot gaming state, and by performing the ready-to-win, the chance for the big win is increased. Therefore, the effect symbol G10 composed of the same numbers constituting the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 related to reach is called "ready-to-win effect symbol". For example, when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the effect symbol G10a of "1", the ready-to-win effect symbol becomes "effect symbol G10a", and the temporary stop display is performed with the effect symbol G10a of "3". , the ready-to-win production pattern is "production pattern G10c". Further, the ready-to-win production pattern may be abbreviated by the number included in the production pattern. For example, if the ready-to-win performance symbol is "performance symbol G10a", the ready-to-win performance symbol is abbreviated as "1", and if the ready-to-win performance symbol is "performance symbol G10c", the ready-to-win performance symbol is abbreviated as "3".

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, a small pattern area 50c for variably displaying a small pattern can be provided in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end portion of the display portion 50a. In the small design area 50c, the small design can be variably displayed according to the variable display of the special symbol. The design of the small pattern can be appropriately set, but for example, the number part of the effect pattern G10 can be reduced as it is.

In addition, in FIG. 19(B), 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 dashed lines. These are shown to represent the ranges of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

In addition, as described above, there are normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects as effects that constitute the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect. Some of these are described here.

4-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY 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. Next, normal variation will be specifically described. As small patterns, a left small pattern KZ1, a medium and small pattern KZ2, and a right small pattern KZ3 corresponding to the left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3 are variably displayed in the small pattern region 50c.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20(A), in the display section 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol are displayed. When the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the pattern KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the variable display of the special figure is started, FIG. As shown in , the special figure fluctuation effect is started along with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the middle and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 is started.

The display mode of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 can be made different from the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. For example, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed by scrolling the respective performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed by scrolling the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. It is also possible to change the position one after another at a fixed position. Incidentally, the display mode of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 may be made the same.

Further, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed at a high speed immediately after the variable display is started. While the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed at high speed, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically background images such as the background images G111 to G114. is displayed with transparency for easy viewing.

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), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in the losing eyes peculiar to the reachless losing (so-called "breaking eyes").

For the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. As shown in 20(D), the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. Temporarily stop (temporary stop) at the center position.

Finally, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) while lined up in the horizontal direction at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, are completely completed all at once, as shown in FIG. 20(F). , and the stop is confirmed (the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed). When the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) are completely stopped by loose stitches, that is, when the final stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, three small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is stopped all at once with the same loose stitches as the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed.

It should be noted that the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped means that the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 do not move greatly as in the case of scroll display, but sway slightly or reciprocate slightly on the spot. Therefore, strictly speaking, the state in which the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed is different from the state in which the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed. A definitive stop indication may be broadly referred to as a “stop indication”. Also, in the example of FIG. 20, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the production patterns are stopped in the order of the left production pattern EZ1 → right production pattern EZ3 → middle production pattern EZ2, but the order of stopping ( method) is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

4-2-2. Reach Next, establishment of reach will be described. Even if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, N loss fluctuation) with reach, basically in the same manner as the case of no reach described above, in the display unit 50a, As shown in FIG. 21(A), the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 21(B), the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also started.

After that, after a predetermined period of time has passed, as shown in FIG. As shown in 21(D), the right performance symbols EZ3 related to the same number "5" are aligned horizontally at substantially the center position in the vertical direction and are temporarily stopped (provisionally stopped), and ready-to-win is established. When reach is established, an image (image suggesting reach establishment) G11 indicating that reach is established is displayed. Incidentally, even if the reach is established with the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 21, when the ready-to-win is established, the production symbols are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) in the order of the left production pattern EZ1 → the right production pattern EZ3, but the order (method) of the temporary stop is this. can be set as appropriate. Also, the number of the production pattern that constitutes the ready-to-win is not limited to "5". Further, the position for provisionally stopping (temporary stopping) is not limited to the substantially center 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.

In this way, the entire period of the special figure fluctuation production in the case of no reach loss and the interval from the start of the special figure fluctuation production to the establishment of the reach when reach occurs can be made normal fluctuation. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on the special figure variation pattern. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute various announcement effects such as a so-called "pseudo-continuation", a cut-in announcement, a line announcement, etc. until the ready-to-win is established. Alternatively, it is possible to plunge into a so-called "zone" until reach is established.

4-2-3. N reach The pachinko game machine PY 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. Next, the N reach will be specifically described.

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 when 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 provisionally at the vertical direction approximately center position Stop (temporary stop) at the end and 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. 22 (D), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state. Stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed.

In addition, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) are completely stopped by the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, 3 The two small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped all at once with the same losing pattern with reach as the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3, and the stop display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. Note that the content of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

When the special figure fluctuation production does not end with N reach, as shown in FIG. Reach may develop (switch) to L reach or SP reach.

4-2-4. L reach Pachinko game machine PY can perform L reach after N reach. The L reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the special lottery being a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. It should be noted that even in the L reach, established reach is maintained, for example, as shown in FIG. Moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display portion 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display portion 50a) that does not overlap the small symbol area 50c in the portion 50a.

Further, at the start of the L reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a background image exclusively for the L reach (L reach background image G114) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The L-reach background image G114 is composed of a moving image in which a predetermined Three is developed. The content of the story of the moving image related to the L-reach background image G114 can be set as appropriate, but in the basic embodiment, the main character confesses to a girl.

When the L-reach background image G114 is displayed, first, as shown in FIG. 23A, the scene starts with the main character waiting for a girl at a certain meeting place. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23B, a girl appears at the meeting place. At this time, at substantially the center of the display portion 50a, as the middle effect pattern EZ2, the effect pattern of the number "5" forming the reach and the effect pattern of the number "4" not forming the reach appear. Then, it rotates slowly so that it comes out from the back side to the front side and then returns to the back side.

While the production pattern of number "4" and the production pattern of number "5" are continuously rotated, the three related to the background image G114 for L reach advances. Then, as shown in FIG. 23(C), the main character confesses to the girl. At this time, at the approximate center of the display part 50a, the effect pattern of the number "5" which constitutes the reach and the effect pattern of the number "4" which does not constitute the reach mutually repel the opponent. collide with. Since the production pattern of the number "5" constitutes the reach, and the production pattern of the number "4" does not constitute the reach, the production pattern of the number "4" is flipped off and the production pattern of the number "5" is replaced. If it remains, the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating a big win is established, while when the performance symbol of the number "5" is flipped away and the performance symbol of the number "4" remains, the performance of the mode indicating reach loss. The stop display of the symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is established. Therefore, the scene of FIG. 23(C) is the final phase of the L-reach, and a production suggesting a big win (jackpot suggesting production) is executed or a production suggesting a loss (loss suggesting production) is executed. It constitutes a branch point (so-called “hit-lose branch point”) where it branches.

At the win-lose branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is the jackpot variation (L jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. After the display, as shown in FIG. 24(B-1), the main character who is pleased with the successful confession is displayed, and the speaker 52 outputs a predetermined sound effect. At this time, together with the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 of the number "5" which constitute the reach, the medium effect pattern EZ2 of the number "5" which constitutes the reach is temporarily stopped at the center of the display part 50a. displayed in the form. That is, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

The display of the main character who is pleased with the successful confession and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitutes a jackpot suggestive effect. After the big hit suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 24 (C-1), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in a manner indicating the big win.

On the other hand, after the winning branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a loss variation with reach (L loss variation), the background image G114 for L reach is displayed without a jackpot suggestion effect. As shown in 24(A-2), the display unit 50a displays a close-up of a girl with a sad expression, and then, as shown in FIG. 24(B-2), she fails to confess and is disappointed. Shows the main character. At this time, along with the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 of the number "5" which constitutes the reach, the middle production pattern EZ2 of the number "5" which does not constitute the reach is temporarily stopped in the center of the display part 50a. is displayed. That is, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating reach-losing.

The display of the main character, who is disappointed because he failed to confess, constitutes a production suggesting failure. After the loss suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 24(C-2), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with the losing eyes for ready-to-win.

4-2-5. SP reach In addition, the pachinko game machine PY can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the special lottery being a "big win" is higher than the L reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. It should be noted that even in SP reach, established reach is maintained, for example, as shown in FIG. Moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display portion 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display portion 50a) that does not overlap the small symbol area 50c in the portion 50a.

Further, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 25A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (background image G115 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The SP reach background image G115 is composed of a moving image in which a predetermined Thule develops. The content of the story of the moving image related to the SP reach background image G115 can be set as appropriate, but in the basic embodiment, the main character and an enemy character who are rivals of the main character face each other. ing. The main character is a baseball pitcher, and the enemy character is a baseball batter.

When the SP reach background image G115 is displayed, first, as shown in FIG. 25A, an enemy character appears, and then, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G11 indicating that SP reach has started is displayed. The SP reach start title image G11 is composed of a title image G11a representing the title of the SP reach "In FIG. be.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25C, a scene in which the main character and the enemy character are facing each other is displayed. After that, in the SP reach background image G115, as shown in FIG. 26(A), the main character throws the ball, and as shown in FIG. As shown in C), the enemy character starts swinging the bat. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 26(D), the ball and the bat approach each other, and the confrontation between the main character and the enemy character is about to be settled. This scene constitutes a branching point (win-lose branching point) at which the main character wins and suggests a big win in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter, or loses and suggests a loss.

After this win-lose branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a big hit variation (SP jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. After winning the confrontation, as shown in FIG. 27(B-1), the main character who strikes out the enemy character and shouts on the mound is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. be done. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

The display of the main character screaming after winning the confrontation and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute the big win suggestive presentation. After the big hit suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (C-1), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in a manner indicating the big win.

27 ( As shown in A-2), the enemy character hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 27 (B-2), the main character is disappointed on the mound. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating reach loss.

The display of the main character who is disappointed after being defeated in the confrontation constitutes the production suggesting failure. After the losing indication effect, as shown in FIG. 27(C-2), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with the losing eyes for ready-to-win.

Next, the movable body production and the operation production performed in the special figure fluctuation production will be described. The movable body production and the operation production are the above-mentioned SP reach, L reach, and N reach, and even when they are performed as part of these productions in the form of being incorporated in the jackpot game production, etc., and independent of these productions. may be performed. First, the movable body production will be described.

4-3. Movable body effect The pachinko game machine PY is capable of performing a movable body effect involving the action of the movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure variation effect or a jackpot game effect. The movable body production is, for example, a production using a movable device such as the board movable device 55, and functions as a production that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit or development to SP reach.

For example, when the movable body production functions as a production that suggests development to SP reach, as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), the board movable device 55 is activated, and the board movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position in a front view, and held at that position for a predetermined time. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G13 associated with the operation of the board movable body 55k is also displayed on the entire display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, the effect image G13 is erased, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, it develops into SP reach. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation.

4-4. Operation Effect Next, the operation effect will be described. The pachinko game machine PY provides an operation promotion effect and an operation result effect according to the operation of the first effect button 40k, the second effect button 41k, etc. at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure fluctuation effect or a big hit game effect. It is possible to perform operation effects including The operation promotion performance is a performance that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result performance is a performance that is performed in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion performance. It works as a performance.

For example, as described above, when the hit-drop branch point is reached in L reach or SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the first effect button 40k is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period , as shown in FIG. 29A, an effect (operation prompting effect) for prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k is performed.

In the operation promotion effect, a first effect button operation promotion effect image G12 is displayed on the display section 50a. The first effect button operation promotion effect image G12 includes an image (operation target image) G12a representing the first effect button 40k to be operated, and an image (pressing An operation image) G12b and an image (operation valid period remaining time image) G12c representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (operation valid period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k.

Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G12c 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. Note that FIG. 29B shows a state in which the effective operation period has occurred and 1/3 of the effective operation time has elapsed.

Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a jackpot variation (SP jackpot variation), after the first production button 40k is pressed in the operation valid period, or the first production button in the operation valid period After the remaining time of the operation valid period expires without the operation of 40k, the operation result presentation is performed.

As an operation result presentation, for example, as shown in FIG. rotates for a predetermined time. In this way, the operation result presentation also includes the movable body presentation. Further, at this time, an effect image G13 associated with the movement of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display section 50a as an operation result presentation. Then, as shown in FIG. 29(D), the effect image G13 is erased, the rotation of the rotating member 55k1 is stopped, and the board movable body 55k rises, thereby completing the operation result presentation. When the operation result production ends, a jackpot suggestion production is performed.

On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a reach loss variation (SP loss variation), even if the first production button 40k is pressed during the operation valid period, or the first production button 40k is pressed. Even if the remaining time of the performance button operation effective period expires without being performed, the operation result performance is not performed, and the failure suggesting performance is performed.

Note that the operation result presentation is not limited to the operation of the board movable device 55 and the display of the effect image G13, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation performance is not limited to the special figure variation performance, and can be executed in the big hit performance as well.

4-5. Look-Ahead Effect Next, a look-ahead effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display that is the target of the special figure reservation will be described. The pachinko game machine PY is capable of performing a look-ahead performance for the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension in which the big hit determination is not performed based on the result of the look-ahead determination at any timing of the special figure variation performance. . The look-ahead performance is a performance suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win with respect to the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve, and functions as a performance for expecting a big win from before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the reserve. As an example of the look-ahead effect, there is a pending change notice using a pending effect representing a special figure pending. Here, the suspension effect and the suspension change notice performed in the normal effect mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 30A, the suspension effect is performed in a suspension display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a substantially central section of the lower end of the display section 50a. The reserved display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the reserved display area 50d into four substantially evenly in the horizontal direction. That is, in the reservation display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are arranged in order from the left end to the right end.

In the first area 50d1, the special figure 1 variable display is performed first based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation, which occurs first among the special figure 1 reservations being reserved. A pending icon representing the special figure 1 pending is displayed. Similarly, in the second area 50d2 to the fourth area 50d4, based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation, which occurs second to fourth in the reserved special figure 1 reservation A hold icon representing the special figure 1 hold in which the special figure 1 variable display is performed in the 2nd to 4th is displayed.

In the following, the special figure 1 reservation corresponding to the reservation icon displayed in the first area 50d1 is referred to as "special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 1". Similarly, the second area 50d2, the third area 50d3, and the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the fourth area 50d4 "reserved order 2 special figure 1 hold", "reserved order 3 of It is called "special figure 1 reservation" and "special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 4". That is, for the existing special figure 1 reservation, it is called "reservation order 1" to "reservation order 4" in the order of occurrence.

Further, the variable display area 50e is formed to the left of the reserved display area 50d. In the variable display area 50e, the icon representing the special figure 1 variable display that is currently being executed is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d, and strictly speaking, the "hold effect" corresponding to the special figure 1 hold is not included, but since the display of the pending icon and the display of the relevant icon are related, hereinafter, the display of the pending icon and the display of the relevant icon will be collectively referred to as “suspended effect”. . Also, the pending icon and the icon are collectively referred to as an "icon". Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation display during execution indicated by the icon is also referred to as "the fluctuation".

In FIG. 30(A), the reserved display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are clearly indicated by dashed lines, and the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are indicated by broken lines. It is shown to show the ranges of the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 and the variable display area 50e, and is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the holding effect will be described. In the following description, variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is during the special figure 1 variable display (during the special figure variation production), and the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is "2". Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 30(B), in the first area 50d1 (not shown), the special figure 1 suspension that occurred first among the currently suspended special figure 1 suspension (reservation order 1 special figure 1 suspension) is displayed, and in the second region 50d2 (not shown), the special figure 1 suspension that occurred next to the special figure 1 suspension represented by the suspension icon HA2 (reservation order 2 A pending icon HA3 representing special figure 1 pending) is displayed. In addition, the icon HA1 representing the special figure 1 variable display that is currently being executed is displayed in the variable display area 50e (not shown). Note that the display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 30B is the normal mode.

In this way, in the suspension effect, they are displayed side by side from the left end of the suspension display area 50d to the right in the order in which the special figure 1 suspension has occurred. That is, the variable display of the reserved special symbols, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbols based on the special symbol related determination information stored in the special symbol suspension storage unit 105 is individually displayed with a suspension icon. be.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the icon HA1 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 suspension representing the suspension icon HA2, the suspension icon HA2 and the suspension icon HA3 are shifted. Specifically, the pending icon HA2 displayed in the first region 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display region 50e (not shown), and the pending icon HA3 displayed in the second region 50d2 (not shown) is disabled. It moves to the illustrated first area 50d1. That is, the suspended icon HA2 and the suspended icon HA3 that have been displayed are shifted one by one to the left. This is because the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the pending icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 pending represented by the pending icon HA3 is the first special figure 1 pending among the currently pending special figures 1 pending. This is to adapt the pending icon HA2 and the pending icon HA3 to the situation in accordance with the fact that the special figure variable display is started next.

In addition, since the pending icon HA2 displayed in the variable display area 50e represents the special figure 1 variable display being executed, it becomes the icon HA2 when displayed in the variable display area 50e. That is, as the words before "icon", the icon displayed in the reserved display area 50d is "reserved", and the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is "relevant". In other words, when the pending icon is displayed, if the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol is established for the special symbol pending indicated by the pending icon, the variable display of the special symbol related to the establishment of the starting condition is started. A corresponding pending icon is displayed as the icon.

Note that when the reserved icon changes to the relevant icon, in other words, when the icon moves from the reserved display area 50d to the variable display area 50e, the size of the icon may remain the same or may be enlarged. In FIG. 30(C), the icon is enlarged approximately twice when moving from the reserved display area 50d to the variable display area 50e.

Then, from this situation, when the game ball enters the first start port 11 and special figure 1 suspension occurs, as shown in FIG. An icon HA4 is displayed in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown).

In this way, when the special figure 1-related random number is acquired by winning the first starting port 11, one common icon is displayed. This icon disappears when the special figure 1 variable display based on the winning prize ends, but while it is displayed, the state in which the special figure 1 variable display is placed (suspended state and running state) , it will exist under different names (pending icon and the icon in question).

By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes win/fail information and special figure variation pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY can display the pending icon in a normal mode or a special mode based on the win/fail information and the special figure variation pattern information. Displaying the suspension icon in a special mode is called "suspension notice".

When the display mode of the pending icon is a special mode, that is, when the pending notice is given, the player can expect to win a big win by variable display of the special pattern corresponding to the pending icon. Next, a specific example of a hold notice will be described. As a specific example of the pending notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon HA4 shown in FIG. 30(E) is the special mode.

As one type of pending notice, it becomes a special mode immediately after the pending icon is displayed. There are types. For example, as shown in FIG. 31(A), from the situation (situation of FIG. 30(D)) before the pending icon HA4 is displayed, the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, similarly to the case of FIG. 30(E), in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension, the suspension icon HA4 of the normal mode is displayed in the above-described second region 50d2 (not shown). In the drawing, the hold icon in the normal form appears to be completely stationary, but in reality, basically, even if it is made completely stationary, the display position does not move. It may be configured so as to sway lightly on the ground.

Then, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 31(B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 31(B)) (hold notice is performed). In the example of FIG. 31, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after being displayed, but it may be displayed in the special mode to eliminate the period of display in the normal mode.

As another type of pending notice, there is a pending notice type that becomes a special mode when the pending icon moves, in other words, a pending notice type in which a pending icon change notice is performed during the shift of the special figure 1 hold. For example, as shown in FIG. 32(A), from the situation (situation of FIG. 30(D)) before the pending icon HA4 is displayed, the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, as shown in FIG. 32(B), in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension, the second region 50d2 (not shown) of the normal mode (white in FIG. 32(B)) is displayed as the suspension icon HA4. to be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 32(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the icon HA2 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of special symbols (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 suspension represented by the suspension icon HA3, it is displayed in the first area 50d1 as shown in FIG. The suspended icon HA3 thus moved moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the suspended icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 moves to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 32(D)) (hold notice is performed). .

Moreover, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of special modes related to the pending advance notice so that the degree of expectation for a big win differs depending on the type of the special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon is associated with the color of the pending icon, and white, green, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the pending icon. Here, white is the normal aspect and green, red, and gold are special aspects. The degree of expectation for a big win indicated by the display mode of the pending icon can be set to increase in the order of white<green<red<gold.

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. In addition, the look-ahead effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA. It is possible to execute using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the operation by the device 55 . Furthermore, as the effect mode of the look-ahead effect, in addition to the effect mode that continues without interruption until the special figure fluctuation display is started after being executed, such as a pending icon change notice by the pending icon HA, the effect pattern is stopped. It is also possible to adopt an effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as each time the display is performed or each time the variable display of the effect symbols is started.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Game Control Main Processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 42. FIG. It should be noted that the flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. A plurality of processes in the flowchart can be executed in parallel or changed in execution order as appropriate within a range in which the contents of the processes are not inconsistent.

In addition, counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104 . The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes a game control main processing program shown in FIG. 33 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt time management) circuit) are set.

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), 1 is added to the counter value of various random numbers related to the normal symbol related determination information and the special symbol related determination information and updated. 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). During the interruption permission, it is possible to execute the game control side timer interruption process (S005). The game control 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 game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, until the next game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, by normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) Various random number counter values are updated repeatedly. It should be noted that, if an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 when the interrupt is disabled, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004). .

[Game control side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 captures the detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the surplus ball storage hole 35A, and uses it as the lower tray fullness data for the game. 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 game control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter value of various random numbers related to the general figure-related determination information and the special figure-related determination information includes the execution period of the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing ( After the end of S005), it is performed in both the period until the next game control side timer interrupt processing (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.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107) and terminates the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), 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 (S107), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first start port 11, the prize ball counter for the second start port 12, the prize ball counter for the big winning port 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning port 10 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170.例文帳に追加Then, when a prize ball signal is transmitted, update processing is performed to subtract "1" from the prize ball counter associated with the signal.

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

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. FIG. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If the game ball has not entered the general winning hole 10 (NO at S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if the game ball has entered the general winning hole 10 (YES at S201), a predetermined number of game balls General winning hole prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of the general winning hole 10 (“3” in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the general winning hole 10 .

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S203), whether or not the normal operation status = 1, which will be described later, in other words, whether either the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is being performed It is determined whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO at S204), proceed to step S207, and if the normal operation status is 1 (YES at S204), the counter value of the normal design random number counter (label-TRND-F) (S205), the obtained general pattern random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86 provided in the game RAM 104 (S206), and step S207 proceed to

In step S207, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 12a. If the game ball has not entered the second start port 12 (NO at S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has entered the second start port 12 (YES at S207), the predetermined A second starting hole prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second start hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the second start hole 12 (“2” in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the second start hole 12 .

Next, the special figure 2 reservation number (specifically, the number of the counter (special figure 2 reservation number counter) that counts the special figure 2 reservation number provided in the game RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more It is determined whether or not there is (S209). If the special figure 2 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S209), the process proceeds to step S214, but if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "4" or more (is less than "4") ( NO in S209), special figure 2 reservation number addition processing is performed (S210). In the special figure 2 reservation number addition process, "1" is added to the special figure 2 reservation number counter, and the special figure 2 reservation number indicated by the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is increased by "1".

Subsequently, special pattern random number counter (label - TRND-T), jackpot pattern type random number counter (label - TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label - TRND-RC) and special pattern variation pattern random number counter (label - TRND- HP) to acquire the special figure 2 related determination information consisting of, and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S211).

Next, a second prefetch determination process is performed (S212). In the second look-ahead determination process, the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (S213).

Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 11a. If the game ball has not entered the first start port 11 (NO at S214), the process proceeds to step S221, and if the game ball has entered the first start port 11 (YES at S214), the predetermined A first start opening prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S215). In the first start hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the first start hole 11 ("4" in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the first start hole 11.

Next, the special figure 1 reservation number (specifically, the number of the counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) that counts the number of special figure 1 reservations provided in the game RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more (S216). If the special figure 1 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the special figure 1 reservation number is not "4" or more (less than) (NO in S216 ), special figure 1 reservation number addition processing is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 reservation number addition process, "1" is added to the special figure 1 reservation number counter, and the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a is increased by "1".

Subsequently, special pattern random number counter (label - TRND-T), jackpot pattern type random number counter (label - TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label - TRND-RC) and special pattern variation pattern random number counter (label - TRND- HP) to acquire the special figure 1 related determination information consisting of, and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S218).

Next, a first prefetch determination process is performed (S219). In the first look-ahead determination process, the first look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservations in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (S220).

In step S221, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning hole 14, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a. When the game ball has not entered the big winning hole 14 (NO at S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and when the game ball has entered the big winning hole 14 (YES at S221) It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided big winning opening winning counter is equal to or greater than "9" (S222). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winning big winning openings 14 in one round game of the big winning game. It should be noted that the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game ends. In the first embodiment, the specified winning number is set to "14". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

If the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is "11" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated, and the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "11" or more, that is, less than "11". If so (NO in S222), the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is incremented by "1" (S223), and the big winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), ending the sensor detection process. It should be noted that in the big winning hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the big winning hole 14 (“9” in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the big winning hole 14 .

A sensor other than the sensors 10a to 14a is provided as a sensor capable of detecting the game ball, and based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor, processes other than the processes shown in FIGS. 35 to 36 are performed. Also good.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a description will be given of normal operation processing relating to the control of the normal map display 82 and the electric chew 12D. As shown in FIG. 37, the processing relating to the normal map display 82 and the electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (steps). "Normal operation status=1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", normal design standby processing (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", normal design variation processing (S1103) is performed, When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. "Normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal design standby process (S1102), hit determination is performed based on the normal design random number stored in the normal design reservation storage unit 86. Further, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current game state, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined, and the normal pattern fluctuation display of the normal pattern fluctuation time corresponding to the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal pattern display 82. and change the normal operation status to "2". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation start command according to the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal pattern fluctuation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern fluctuation time has elapsed since the normal pattern fluctuation display being executed started (whether or not the normal pattern fluctuation display is terminated). If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has passed, the normal figure stop display is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The normal design determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed. In the normal pattern determination process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the normal pattern being executed started (whether to end the stop display of the normal pattern) or not), and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. If it is not a winning pattern (if the stopped normal pattern is a losing pattern), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the auxiliary game.

Auxiliary game control processing (S1105) is processing that is performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special action processing]
Next, the special operation processing regarding the control of the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, the processing relating to the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D is divided into five statuses (steps). "Special action status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "special action status" (S1501).

When the "special action status" is "1", the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502), and when the "special action status" is "2", the special symbol variation. Processing (S1503) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "3", a special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4", jackpot game control Processing (S1505) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "5", game state setting processing (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby when the special symbol variable display and the jackpot game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be detailed later.

Special design fluctuation processing (S1503) is the processing which is done when the special design is indicated fluctuatingly. The special symbol variation processing will be detailed later.

The special symbol determination process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special design confirmation processing will be described in detail later.

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. A game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game according to a jackpot game control table by performing jackpot game control processing. The special action status is changed to "5" when the jackpot game ends. In addition, when each round game is started, a round number specifying command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . Also, when all the round games are finished and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the jackpot pattern related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The state in which the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special action status "4" and controls the jackpot game is the "jackpot game state", and the fact that the special action status "4" is set is the "jackpot game state”.

The game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting the game state to be controlled after the big win game when the big win game ends. For example, when controlling in a high probability state after a jackpot game, a high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the high probability state. Furthermore, at this time, if the duration of the high-probability state is limited, the duration is also set. For example, if the end condition of the high probability state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number (hereinafter referred to as "high probability specified number of times") is set in the high probability remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104 . In addition, when controlling in the time saving state after the jackpot game, the time saving flag is turned ON in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the time saving state. Furthermore, at this time, when limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration is also set. For example, if the end condition of the time saving state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number (hereinafter referred to as "time saving prescribed number of times") is set to the time saving remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state command indicating a game state after the jackpot game in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the game state setting process.

[Special symbol standby process]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (S1601). If the special figure 2 pending number is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the special figure It is determined whether or not the number of 1 pending is "0" (S1608). And, if the special figure 1 pending number is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, It is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES at S1618), the special symbol waiting process is finished, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO at S1618), a customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , turns on the customer waiting flag (S1620), and ends the special symbol standby process.

Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" but the special figure 1 reservation number is not "0" (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related determination information, but the first start When there is one or more storage of special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to winning to mouth 11, special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) are performed.

In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the special symbol random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is read out first, and is based on the jackpot determination table associated with the game state. Then, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit determination).

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type random number is read out and the jackpot pattern type is determined based on the first jackpot pattern type determination table (jackpot pattern type determination). Then, the jackpot pattern data representing the jackpot pattern type is set in a special buffer provided in the game RAM 104, and the pattern designation command indicating the jackpot pattern type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加

Also, if the result of the big hit determination is "losing", the losing design data representing the losing is set in the special figure buffer, and the design designation command representing the losing is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current non-time saving state (S1651). If it is a non-time-saving state (YES in S1651), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time-saving state (S1652), then proceed to step S1654, If it is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1651), time-saving After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big win determination result is "big win". If it is not a big hit (NO in S1654), the process proceeds to step S1655, and if it is a big hit (YES in S1654), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (S1659), the process proceeds to step S1660.

In step S1655, the game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In the reach determination, the reach random number is read, and the reach random number is compared with the reach determination table corresponding to the current game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) to determine whether there is reach or not.

The game control microcomputer 101 then determines whether or not the result of reach determination in step S1655 is "with reach" (S1656). If there is a reach (YES in S1656), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss with reach from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658) Then proceed to step S1660, if there is no reach (NO in S1656), check the current special figure 1 pending number, step S1652 or step S1653 in either special figure 1 variation pattern determination table From select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss according to the number of special figure 1 reservations (S1657) and then proceed to step S1660.

The game control microcomputer 101, in step S1660, reads out the special figure variation pattern random number, and compares the special figure variation pattern random number to the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659, Perform special figure 1 variation pattern determination to determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 variation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 variation pattern to the output buffer (S1661), and special figure variation according to the determined special figure 1 variation pattern Time is set to the special action timer (S1662), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

It should be noted that the special action timer is updated by 4 ms in other processes in the game control side timer interrupt process. In addition, the special figure 1 variation start command to be set includes information on the type of special symbol (that it is special figure 1) and the special figure variation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) Contains information on the results (information on the special figure fluctuation pattern, including information on the presence or absence of reach and special figure fluctuation time).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 1 indicator 81a to start the variation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). .

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a to the side where it is read from the current position, and special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a To clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the first reservation in (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 reserved number counter (S1613), and changes the special figure 1 reserved number indicated by the special figure 1 reserved indicator 83a by decreasing it by "1" ( S1614), and changes the special action status to "2" (S1615).

The game control microcomputer 101 subsequently determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), and if it is ON (YES in S1616), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1617), and special symbol standby processing is performed. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is finished without executing step S1617.

Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, the storage of special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 is one or more If there is, special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are performed. Special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are basically the same processing content as special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) .

Special figure 2 determination processing (S1602), except that the table used in the jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination table, and the table used in the jackpot symbol type determination is the second jackpot symbol type determination table. Since it is the same processing as the special figure 1 determination processing (S1609), the description is omitted. Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) is basically the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process ( Since this is the same processing as in S1610), the description is omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 2 indicator 81b to start the variation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure variation pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b to the side where it is read from the current position, and special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b To clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the 4th reservation in (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 reservations are digested in the order they were reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 reserved number counter (S1606), and changes the special figure 2 reserved number indicated by the special figure 2 reserved indicator 83b by decreasing "1" (S1607 ), change the special action status to "2" (S1615), and proceed to step S1616.

In the basic embodiment as described above, the variable display of special symbols based on the special figure 1 reservation is performed only when the special figure 2 reservation is "0" (YES in S1601). That is, the digestion of Toku-zu 2 pending is executed with priority over the digestion of Toku-zu 1 pending. And in the basic embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 reservation makes it easier for the player to win a big winning pattern that is more profitable than the lottery based on the special figure 1 reservation. In addition, the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation may be executed with priority over the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation. In addition, the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation and the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation may be performed in the order in which the reservation occurred regardless of the type of special figure.

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbols, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has passed (special It is determined whether or not the operation counter=0) (S1701). If the special symbol variation display is not terminated (NO at S1701), the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is terminated (YES at S1701), the special symbol variable display is performed on the special symbol display device 81. is terminated, and a special symbol corresponding to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or losing special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer at step S1602 or step S1609 is displayed (S1702).

Subsequently, a preset special figure determination time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special action timer (S1703), and a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol fluctuation display is finished is output to the buffer. (S1704), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbols in the special symbol determination process (S1504), that is, the special symbol determination time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special It is determined whether or not operation counter=0) (S1751). If the special symbol stop display is not terminated (NO in S1751), the special symbol determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol stop display is terminated (YES in S1751), the current normal probability state (high probability flag is OFF) (S1752).

If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), it proceeds to step S1757, and if it is in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), it is in the time saving state (the time saving flag is ON). It is determined whether or not (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time saving state (NO in S1753), it proceeds to step S1757. "1" is subtracted from the value of the time saving remaining number counter that measures the number of times (time saving remaining number of times) (S1754), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the time saving remaining number counter (time saving remaining number of times) is not "0" (NO in S1755), proceed to step S1757. YES), the time saving state is shifted to the non-working time saving state (the time saving flag is turned OFF) (S1756), and the process proceeds to step S1757.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 confirms the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1757), and determines whether or not the special symbol that is currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. (S1758). If it is not a jackpot pattern (NO in S1758), the special action status is changed to "1" (S1762), the special pattern determination process is finished, and if it is a jackpot pattern (YES in S1758), the gaming state is reset ( The normal game state is set.Specifically, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number counter and the time saving remaining number counter are set to "0" (S1759).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1760), changes the special action status to "4" (S1761), and ends the special symbol determination process. The game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table corresponding to the jackpot symbol type in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the jackpot game preparation process. In addition, a jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening corresponding to the stopped jackpot pattern is in progress is turned on in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (jackpot game starts) is set according to the type of the jackpot pattern. set the time from when the player is done to the start of one round) in the special action timer. Furthermore, according to the type of the jackpot pattern, an opening command indicating the type of the jackpot pattern is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The opening command corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol indicates that the jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) corresponding to the type of the stop-displayed jackpot symbol is started.

6. Control of production by production control board 120 [Production control main processing]
Next, the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 43 to 47. FIG. It should be noted that the flowchart for controlling the effects described below is an example. A plurality of processes in the flowchart can be executed in parallel or changed in execution order as appropriate within a range in which the contents of the processes are not inconsistent.

Also, counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 below are provided in the RAM 124 for effect. The performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the performance control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the performance ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY is powered on.

As shown in the figure, in the effect control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. It should be noted that the random numbers for effect determination include various random numbers for determining the effect contents such as random numbers for stop symbol pattern determination and special figure variation effect pattern determination random numbers, which will be described later.

As an example of a method for updating the determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the game 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 game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the production RAM 124 of the production control board 120 (for example, a special figure fluctuation production start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening production start command, a round production start, which will be described later) command, ending effect start command, etc.) to the image control board 140.

The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects), and the sub-drive board. Via 162, the frame lamp 53 is lit (executing various effects by light emission), and the board movable body 55k is operated (executing various effects by action). In addition, various effects include a special figure variation effect, a jackpot game effect (big hit opening effect, round effect, jackpot ending effect), a customer waiting effect, an operation effect, and a look-ahead effect.

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 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) and the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) will be described later.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the receive buffer of the effect RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 1 ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 first performs input processing (S4101) in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates the first effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the first effect button sensor 40a. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates second effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the second effect button sensor 41a.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs the light emission data created in the light emission data creation process (S4203) in the 10ms timer interrupt process described later in order to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing suitable for the image effect. is output to the sub-drive board 162 . That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs mobile device control processing (S4103). In the movable device control process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates or outputs drive data (data for driving the movable board 55k) in order to drive the movable board 55k at a predetermined timing. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 drives the board movable body 55k in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs timer update processing (S4104). In the timer update process, in order to manage and control the time relating to various predetermined effects, various timers provided in the effect RAM 124, which will be described later, are updated. In this process, the timer provided in the effect RAM 124 is updated by 1 msec.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4105), and ends the 1ms timer interrupt processing.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process, first performs a received command analysis process for analyzing the command stored in the receive buffer at step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be described in detail in the basic embodiment described later.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S4202). In the audio control process, the production of audio data (data for controlling the output of the audio from the speaker 52) and the audio control circuit 161 is output.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data creation processing (S4203). In the light emission data creation process, the light emission data is created based on the effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect data set in the effect RAM 124 and the like.

[Receive command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47. FIG. Production control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process, first, from the game control board 100 start winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) received or not, in other words, received starting winning command It is determined whether or not the data is stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES at S4301), it proceeds to step S4302.

In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs start winning process in response to the game ball winning the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12. FIG. In the start winning process, the received starting winning command is stored in the starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 in the RAM 124 for performance. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute a look-ahead effect indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit. The look-ahead effect includes, in addition to a pending notice of displaying a pending icon in a special mode, a continuous notice effect performed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of special symbols. When it is decided to execute these look-ahead effects, a look-ahead effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the pre-reading effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 outputs a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and the display section 50a of the image display device 50 performs a look-ahead effect using the image. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control according to the content of the prefetch effect indicated by the prefetch effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the image control board 140 is performing the prefetch effect by the image. A sound is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (performs the prefetch effect by the sound), and the frame lamp 53 is emitted via the sub-drive board 162 (performs the prefetch effect by light emission), and the board movable body It is possible to activate 55k (perform a look-ahead effect by action).

In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the design designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the design designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the design designation command is not received (NO at S4303), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4305. is stored in the pattern designation command storage unit 126 (S4304).

In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command is stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure fluctuation start command is not received (NO in S4305), while proceeding to step S4307, if the special figure fluctuation start command is received (YES in S4305), the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production are determined. , Special figure fluctuation production start processing (S4306) for starting the special figure fluctuation production is performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 first stores a special figure fluctuation start command in the special figure fluctuation start command storage unit 127 in the production RAM 124 in the special figure fluctuation production start processing. Next, based on the contents of the stop special figure indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4304 (type of jackpot symbol, loss special figure) and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command, the effect symbol EZ1 to be stopped and displayed to EZ3, and the stop symbol pattern determination table for determining the stop symbol to determine the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with special figures and special figure variation patterns. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special figure and the special figure variation pattern. In each stop design pattern determination table, a plurality of production designs EZ1 to EZ3 and small designs KZ1 to KZ3 have a random number value for stop design pattern determination (stop design pattern determination) so as to have a predetermined allocation rate (%). value) are distributed. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as the stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number.

The performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number with the selected stop symbol pattern table in the stop symbol pattern determination, and determines the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 to be stopped and displayed. Then, data representing the determined performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for performance. For example, a combination of performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so that the special figure variation pattern is a reach-less loss variation, so-called "separate eyes". In addition, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is reach and loss fluctuation, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same, and the middle production pattern EZ2 is different from them. A combination of KZ3 is selected. Furthermore, if the special figure variation pattern is a big hit variation, a combination of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so that it becomes a so-called "double eye" according to the production mode and the type of the big hit pattern. .

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 selects a special figure fluctuation production pattern in which the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production are associated based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the staying production mode and the special figure fluctuation start command. A special figure variation performance pattern determination table for performing special figure variation performance pattern determination to be determined is selected. A plurality of special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. In each special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table, one or more special figure fluctuation production pattern has a random number value for special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment (special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment value) are distributed. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number counter as a special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment random number, and special figure based on the acquired special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment random number. Variation performance pattern determination is performed.

In the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination, the production control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number with the selected special figure fluctuation production pattern table, determines the special figure fluctuation production pattern, and determines. Data representing the special figure fluctuation production pattern (special figure fluctuation production pattern data) is set in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124, and a special figure fluctuation production start command indicating the special figure fluctuation production pattern is stored in the output buffer of the production RAM 124. set.

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined amount from the image ROM 142. The effect image is read out, and the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 performs a special figure variation effect by the image.

In addition, the special figure fluctuation production start command includes information regarding the production flow associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command. In addition to the special figure fluctuation production start command by the image performed by the image display device 50, the special figure fluctuation production by the sound output from the speaker 52, the special figure by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 53 The contents of the figure fluctuation production and the contents of the special figure fluctuation production by the action performed by the board movable body 55k are included.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, while the special figure fluctuation production by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed, the special figure fluctuation production contents indicated by the special figure fluctuation production start command transmitted to the image control board 140 In response, output the sound from the speaker 52 through the voice control circuit 161 (execute the special figure fluctuation effect by the sound), and emit the frame lamp 53 through the sub-drive board 162 (special figure by light emission (performs the variation performance), and operates the board movable body 55k (performs the special figure variation performance by the action).

In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is stored in the reception buffer. Production control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4307), while proceeding to step S4309, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4307), special figure fluctuation A special figure fluctuation production end process (S4308) for ending the production (stopping the variable display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 and performing stop display) is performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special figure fluctuation stop command in the special figure fluctuation production end processing, and appropriately ends the special figure fluctuation production based on the analysis result (production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and small pattern KZ1 To stop the fluctuation display of ~KZ3) set the special figure fluctuation effect end command to the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. When the image control board 140 receives the special figure variation effect end command, it ends the special figure variation effect being executed (stops the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 being changed).

In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command is stored in the reception buffer. If the game state command is not received (NO in S4309), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4311, and if the game state command is received (YES in S4309), the game state command is analyzed. , to specify the game state represented by the game state command, and perform a game state setting process for setting the game state (S4310).

The effect control microcomputer 121 sets a game state flag corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state command in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 in the game state setting process. For example, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “00H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the normal game state. Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “01H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the high probability high base game state. Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “02H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the low probability high base game state.

In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 does not receive the customer waiting command (NO in S4311), it proceeds to step S4313. (S4312), the received command analysis process ends.

In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the waiting time (customer waiting effect waiting time: for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect pattern to the start of the customer waiting effect as the customer waiting effect. Set a timer. Note that the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not this waiting time has passed. output buffer.

In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the opening command (NO in S4313), while proceeding to step S4315, if the opening command has been received (YES in S4313), the jackpot associated with the start of the opening of the jackpot game Opening effect start processing is performed (S4314).

The performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the opening command in the jackpot opening performance start processing, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot opening performance corresponding to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed based on the analysis result. If it is to be executed, the performance content of the jackpot opening performance (jackpot opening performance pattern) is selected, and a jackpot opening performance start command for starting the jackpot opening performance in the selected jackpot opening performance pattern is output from the performance RAM 124. set in the buffer.

In step S4315, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the round number designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the round number designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the round number designation command is not received (NO in S4315), while proceeding to step S4317, if the round number designation command is received (YES in S4315), the round production start processing is performed along with the start of the round game. (S4316).

In the round effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number designation command, determines whether or not to execute the round effect corresponding to the round game to be started from now on, and executes the round effect if it is to be executed. (round performance pattern) is selected, and a round performance start command corresponding to the selected round performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the ending command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the ending command is stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO at S4317), while ending the received command analysis process, if the ending command has been received (YES at S4317), the jackpot ending effect start processing accompanying the start of the jackpot game ending ( After performing S4318) and effect mode setting processing (S4319), the received command analysis processing ends.

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the ending command in the jackpot ending effect start processing, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending effect according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed from now on, and executes it. The performance contents of the jackpot ending performance (jackpot ending performance pattern) are selected, and a jackpot ending performance start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

In addition, in the effect mode setting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the effect mode after the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the jackpot pattern indicated by the ending command (the effect mode is set). control).

For example, when the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot pattern A or the jackpot pattern D, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the probability variable production mode suggesting a high-probability high-base game state. Then, a performance mode flag indicating the variable probability performance mode is turned on in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and a variable probability performance mode start command indicating setting of the variable probability performance mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance. When the probability variable effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. , the background image G120 for probability variation is displayed as the background image, and BGM for probability variation is output as BGM.

When the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern C, or jackpot pattern E, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects either a high-probability high-base game state or a low-probability high-base game state. Set a time-saving production mode that is difficult to determine or impossible to determine. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns ON the effect mode flag indicating the time saving effect mode in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and outputs a time saving effect mode start command indicating that the time saving effect mode is set to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. set to When the time-saving production mode start command set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. , the time saving background image G130 is displayed as the background image, and the time saving BGM is output as the BGM.

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Next, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment according to the present invention described above. In the following, as the first embodiment, mainly the points different from the basic embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as in the basic embodiment, or similarly corresponding configurations.

First, the jackpot symbol according to the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, 6 types of jackpot patterns are provided, but in the first embodiment, 4 types of jackpot patterns are provided. FIG. 48A is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot symbol type determination table according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 48(A), there are a jackpot pattern type determination table for special figure 1 and a jackpot pattern type determination table for special figure 2, and the jackpot pattern A and the jackpot pattern are used as the jackpot patterns for special figure 1. Two types of jackpot patterns of pattern B are provided, and two types of jackpot patterns of jackpot pattern D and jackpot pattern E are provided as jackpot patterns of special figure 2. - 特許庁

In addition, as shown in FIG. 48(A), in the first embodiment, the jackpot pattern A is selected with a probability of 65% (=65/100) as the jackpot pattern of the special figure 1, and the jackpot pattern B is selected at 35%. It is selected with a probability of (=35/100). On the other hand, as the special figure 2 jackpot pattern, the jackpot pattern D is selected with a probability of 65% (=65/100), and the jackpot pattern E is selected with a probability of 35% (=35/100).

Next, the jackpot gaming state according to the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the jackpot game component is associated with the jackpot symbol type. FIG. 48(B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot game control table according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 48 (B), a jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern A (hereinafter also referred to as "first jackpot game"), a jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern B (hereinafter, "second jackpot game") game”), a round game is played 10 times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern D (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth jackpot game") and the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern E (hereinafter also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), the round game 15 times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 15R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will explain the specific game state newly set with the end of the jackpot game and the termination conditions for each specific game state. In the first embodiment, the specific game state and the end condition for each specific game state are associated with the jackpot symbol type. FIG. 48(C) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific game state setting table according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 48(C), a high-probability high-base game state is set with the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol D. And no termination condition is set for the high-probability-high base. On the other hand, with the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol B and the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol E, a low probability high base game state is set. And, as an end condition for the time saving state that constitutes the low probability high base, it is set that the special figure fluctuation display is executed 100 times.

Next, a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and a special figure 1 variation pattern in the non-time saving state according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 49, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table related to the jackpot in the non-time saving state is further associated with the jackpot symbol type. That is, as the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table related to the jackpot in the non-time saving state, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table used in the case of the jackpot pattern A and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table used in the case of the jackpot pattern B There is.

Also, in the first embodiment, as a special figure 1 variation pattern that can be determined when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, premium SP jackpot fluctuation, promotion SP jackpot fluctuation, normal SP jackpot fluctuation, premium L jackpot fluctuation, promotion L jackpot fluctuation , and usually there are L jackpot variations.

The premium SP jackpot fluctuation and the premium L jackpot fluctuation are special figure 1 fluctuation patterns that can be determined only in the case of the jackpot symbol A. That is, in the special figure fluctuation production (premier SP jackpot fluctuation production) corresponding to the premium SP jackpot fluctuation and the special figure fluctuation production (premium L jackpot fluctuation production) according to the premium L jackpot fluctuation, the jackpot pattern A is stopped and displayed. It is a production that suggests that. Promotion SP jackpot fluctuation, normal SP jackpot fluctuation, promotion L jackpot fluctuation, and normal L jackpot fluctuation are special figure 1 fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the case of jackpot pattern A and in the case of jackpot pattern B. That is, the special figure fluctuation production (promotion SP jackpot fluctuation production) according to the promotion SP jackpot fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation production (normal SP jackpot fluctuation production) according to the normal SP jackpot fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation according to the promotion L jackpot fluctuation The performance (promoting L jackpot variation performance) and the special figure variation performance (normal L jackpot variation performance) corresponding to the normal L jackpot variation are performances suggesting the possibility that the jackpot pattern A is stopped and displayed.

In the basic embodiment, normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach and SP reach are used as the production (hereinafter referred to as "production flow composition production") that constitutes the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production based on the special figure fluctuation pattern. was feasible. In the first embodiment, in addition to these production flow composition effects, there are premier reach and promotion effects.

Next, the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production (jackpot fluctuation production) according to each jackpot fluctuation will be described. In the premium SP jackpot fluctuation production, the promotion SP jackpot fluctuation production, the normal SP jackpot fluctuation production, the premium L jackpot fluctuation production, the promotion L jackpot fluctuation production, and the normal L jackpot fluctuation production, the SP reach in the basic embodiment is common. Like the special figure fluctuation production according to the fluctuation and the special figure fluctuation production according to the L reach fluctuation, the normal fluctuation is first performed, and after the reach is established after the normal fluctuation, it develops to the N reach. The contents of development after N reach are largely in the premium SP jackpot fluctuation production, the promotion SP jackpot fluctuation production, and the normal SP jackpot fluctuation production, the premium L jackpot fluctuation production, the promotion L jackpot fluctuation production, and the normal L jackpot fluctuation production. different.

In the premium SP jackpot fluctuation production, the promotion SP jackpot fluctuation production, and the normal SP jackpot fluctuation production, as in the special figure fluctuation production according to the SP reach fluctuation in the basic embodiment, after the N reach is executed to the end, the SP develop into reach. Then, in the normal SP reach variation performance, the special figure variation performance ends after the SP reach is executed to the end. In the promotion SP ready-to-win performance, after the SP ready-to-win is executed to the end, the promotion performance to be described later is executed, and after the promotion performance is executed to the end, the special figure variable performance is finished. In the premium SP reach variation performance, the premium reach is performed after the SP reach is performed halfway, and the special figure variation performance is finished after the premium reach is performed to the end.

In the premium L jackpot fluctuation production, the promotion L jackpot fluctuation production, and the normal L jackpot fluctuation production, like the special figure fluctuation production according to the L reach fluctuation in the basic embodiment, after N reach is executed to the end, L develop into reach. Then, in the normal L reach variation performance, the special figure variation performance ends after the L reach is executed to the end. In the promotion L reach fluctuation performance, the promotion performance is executed after the L reach is executed to the end, and the special figure fluctuation performance is finished after the promotion performance is executed to the end. In the premium L reach variation performance, the premium reach is performed after the L reach is performed halfway, and the special figure variation performance is finished after the premium reach is performed to the end.

In addition, the premium SP jackpot fluctuation production, the promotion jackpot SP jackpot fluctuation production, and the normal SP jackpot fluctuation production in which the SP reach is executed are collectively referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation production", and the premium which is the special fluctuation pattern related to these SP jackpot fluctuations, promotion jackpot SP jackpot fluctuations, and normal SP jackpot fluctuations are collectively referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuations." On the other hand, the premium L jackpot fluctuation production, the promotion jackpot L jackpot fluctuation production, and the normal L jackpot fluctuation production in which L reach is executed are collectively referred to as "L jackpot fluctuation production", and the premium which is a special fluctuation pattern related to these. The L jackpot fluctuation, promotion jackpot L jackpot fluctuation, and normal L jackpot fluctuation are collectively referred to as “L jackpot fluctuation”.

Further, in the first embodiment, the promotion performance can be executed in the promotion SP jackpot variation performance and the promotion L jackpot variation performance, and is not executed in the other special figure variation performance (jackpot variation performance) related to the jackpot variation. Therefore, promotion SP jackpot variation performance and promotion L jackpot variation performance are collectively referred to as “promotion jackpot variation performance”, and promotion SP jackpot variation and promotion L jackpot variation are collectively referred to as “promotion jackpot variation”. In addition, the detail of promotion production|presentation is mentioned later.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the premium reach can be performed in the premium SP jackpot variation effect and the premium L jackpot variation effect, and is not performed in other jackpot variation effects. Therefore, the premium SP jackpot variation performance and the premium L jackpot variation performance are collectively referred to as “premium jackpot variation performance”, and the premium SP jackpot variation and premium L jackpot variation are collectively referred to as “premium jackpot variation”. The details of Premier Reach will be described later.

Next, the production pattern in the normal production mode according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 50 shows an explanatory diagram showing production symbols in the normal production mode according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 50, as the production pattern in the normal production mode, as in the basic embodiment, the production pattern G10a (1 pattern G10a) composed of the number "1" and the production pattern G10a composed of the number "2" Pattern G10b (2 patterns G10b), production pattern G10c (3 patterns G10c) consisting of number "3", production pattern G10d (4 patterns G10d) consisting of number "4", and number "5" A production pattern G10e (5 patterns G10e), a production pattern G10f (6 patterns G10f) composed of the number "6", a production pattern G10g (7 patterns G10g) composed of the number "7", and a number "8". A production pattern G10h (8 patterns G10h) and a production pattern G10i (9 patterns G10i) composed of the number "9" are provided.

The 1-symbol G10a to 9-symbol G10i are divided into two groups. Specifically, as a group of the production pattern G10, there are 1 pattern G10a, 3 patterns G10c, 5 patterns G10e, and 7 patterns G10g whose numbers are red (see FIG. 50(A)), and whose numbers are blue. There are 2 symbols G10b, 4 symbols G10d, 6 symbols G10f, 8 symbols G10h, and 9 symbols G10i (see FIG. 50(B)). Here, the group with red numbers is called "red symbol G10R", and the group with green numbers is called "blue symbol G10B".

When the red symbol G10R functions as a jackpot effect symbol, the red symbol G10R indicates that the jackpot symbol A is stop-displayed. Suggests that it will be in a high-probability base gaming state. Therefore, in the definitive stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3, all three production patterns EZ of the left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3 are 1 pattern G10a, 3 patterns G10c, and 5 patterns G10e. , and 7 patterns G10g, in other words, when the left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit, all the production patterns EZ is composed of any one of 1 symbol G10a, 3 symbols G10c, 5 symbols G10e, and 7 symbols G10g, the first jackpot game is executed, and after the first jackpot game, a high probability high base game state is entered. Become.

When the blue symbol G10B functions as a jackpot effect symbol, the blue symbol G10B indicates that the jackpot symbol B is stop-displayed, in other words, the second jackpot game is executed, and after the second jackpot game, the blue symbol G10B is lowered. Suggests that a high-probability base game state is entered. Therefore, in the definitive stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3, the three production patterns EZ of the left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3 are all 2 patterns G10b, 4 patterns G10d, and 6 patterns G10f. , 8 patterns G10h, and 9 patterns G10i. When the performance symbol EZ is composed of any one of 2 symbols G10b, 4 symbols G10d, 6 symbols G10f, 8 symbols G10h, and 9 symbols G10i, the second big winning game is executed, and the second big winning game After that, it becomes a low-probability high-base game state.

In this way, the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing the big win by the red symbol G10R suggests that the first big win game is executed and the high probability high base game state is entered after the first big win game. The stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing the big win by the blue symbol G10B suggests that the second big win game is executed and the low probability high base game state is entered after the second big win game. Here, in the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the number of round games and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 14 in each round game are the same, so from the viewpoint of being able to win game balls as prize balls The degree of advantage for the player is the same. On the other hand, in the high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state, the high-probability high-base game state is more advantageous to the player in terms of the jackpot winning probability. Since the degree of advantage is the same for the player, the high-probability high-base game state is generally more advantageous to the player than the low-probability high-base game state. Therefore, the red symbol G10R functions as a performance symbol suggesting that there is a higher possibility that the game state will be more advantageous to the player than the blue symbol G10B.

In the following, the reach formed by the red pattern G10R will be referred to as "red pattern reach", and the reach formed by the blue pattern G10B will be referred to as "blue pattern reach". Furthermore, the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing the big win performed by the red symbol G10R is called "red symbol big win", and the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing the big win performed by the blue symbol G10B. The display is called "blue symbol jackpot". In addition, as described above, the red symbol G10R functions as a production symbol that suggests that there is a higher possibility that the game state will be more advantageous to the player than the blue symbol G10B. Also functions as a reach that suggests that there is a high possibility that the player will be in an advantageous gaming state, and the red symbol jackpot suggests that the player is more likely to be in an advantageous gaming state than the blue symbol jackpot. It functions as a jackpot notification production.

Next, the operation of the production pattern G10 in the special figure fluctuation production in which at least reach is established will be described. 51 and 52 are schematic diagrams showing the production flow in various special figure fluctuation productions and the operation of the production pattern G10.

FIG. 51(A) is a schematic diagram showing the performance flow in the premium SP big winning variation performance (jackpot A premium SP variation performance) related to the big winning pattern A and the operation of the performance design G10. As shown in FIG. 51 (A), in the jackpot A premium SP fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed according to the start of the special figure fluctuation production, the reach is established with the blue symbol G10B, and then the blue symbol reach is maintained, it develops into SP reach through N reach. Then, in the middle of the SP reach, it develops from the SP reach to the premier reach, switches from the blue pattern reach to the red pattern reach (changes), and when the premier reach ends, it becomes a red pattern jackpot as it is from the red pattern reach, and the The special figure variation production ends.

FIG. 51(B) is a schematic diagram showing an effect flow in the promotion SP big win variation effect (jackpot A promotion SP change effect) related to the jackpot symbol A and the operation of the effect symbol G10. As shown in FIG. 51 (B), in the jackpot A promotion SP fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed according to the start of the special figure fluctuation production, the reach is established with the blue symbol G10B, and then the blue symbol reach is maintained, it develops into SP reach through N reach. Then, the SP reach is executed to the end, and the blue symbol jackpot is obtained as it is from the blue symbol reach, but here the blue symbol jackpot is not fixed, in other words, the blue symbol jackpot is provisionally obtained, and the blue symbol jackpot is provisionally obtained. At that point, the promotion performance will be performed.

The specific production contents of the promotion production will be described later, but the promotion production as a whole is a production of whether it will be a blue pattern jackpot or a red pattern jackpot, and in the promotion production, it will be a blue pattern jackpot or a red pattern jackpot. After the production (jackpot production pattern fanning production) is performed, the production (jackpot production pattern determination production) is finally performed to determine whether the blue pattern jackpot or the red pattern jackpot is performed. It becomes a pattern jackpot or a red pattern jackpot. And, according to the end of promotion production, the special figure fluctuation production ends. In the jackpot A promotion SP fluctuation performance, the red symbol jackpot is definitely achieved at the end of the promotion performance. That is, in the promotion production, the blue symbol jackpot is changed to the red symbol jackpot.

FIG. 51(C) is a schematic diagram showing an effect flow in the normal SP big win variation effect (jackpot A normal SP change effect) related to the big win symbol A and the operation of the effect symbol G10. As shown in FIG. 51(C), in the jackpot A normal SP fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed according to the start of the special figure fluctuation production, the reach is established with the red symbol G10R, and then the red symbol reach is maintained, it develops into SP reach through N reach. Then, the SP reach is executed to the end, and the red symbol hit is decidedly determined as it is from the red symbol reach, and the special symbol variation performance is completed.

FIG. 51(D) is a schematic diagram showing the effect flow in the premium L big win variation effect (jackpot A premium L variation effect) related to the big win symbol A and the operation of the effect symbol G10. As shown in FIG. 51 (D), in the jackpot A premium L fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed according to the start of the special figure fluctuation production, the reach is established with the blue symbol G10B, and then the blue symbol reach is maintained, it develops to L reach through N reach. Then, in the middle of the L reach, it develops from the L reach to the premier reach, switches from the blue pattern reach to the red pattern reach (changes), and when the premier reach ends, it becomes a red pattern jackpot as it is from the red pattern reach, and the The special figure variation effect ends.

FIG. 51(E) is a schematic diagram showing the performance flow in the promotion L jackpot variation performance (jackpot A promotion L variation performance) related to the jackpot design A and the operation of the performance design G10. As shown in FIG. 51 (E), in the big hit A promotion L fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed according to the start of the special figure fluctuation production, the reach is established with the blue symbol G10B, and then the blue symbol reach is maintained, it develops to L reach through N reach. Then, the L reach is executed to the end and the blue symbol jackpot is achieved, but here the blue symbol jackpot is not fixed, in other words, the blue symbol jackpot is provisionally obtained, and when the temporary blue symbol jackpot is reached, the promotion effect is performed. is done. In the promotion performance, similarly to the promotion performance in the jackpot A promotion SP variable performance, the jackpot performance pattern inciting performance is executed, and finally, as the jackpot performance pattern determination performance, the red symbol jackpot is definitely achieved. . That is, in the promotion effect, the blue symbol jackpot is changed to the red symbol jackpot. And, according to the end of the promotion production, the special figure fluctuation production ends.

FIG. 51(F) is a schematic diagram showing the effect flow in the normal L big win variation effect (jackpot A normal L change effect) related to the big win symbol A and the operation of the effect symbol G10. As shown in FIG. 51 (F), in the jackpot A normal L fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed according to the start of the special figure fluctuation production, the reach is established with the red symbol G10R, and then the red symbol reach is maintained, it develops to L reach through N reach. Then, the L reach is executed to the end, and the red symbol jackpot is definite as it is from the red symbol reach, and the special symbol variation effect is completed.

FIG. 51(G) is a schematic diagram showing an effect flow in the promotion SP big win variation effect (jackpot B promotion SP change effect) related to the big win pattern B and the operation of the effect symbol G10. As shown in FIG. 51 (G), in the jackpot B promotion SP fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed according to the start of the special figure fluctuation production, the reach is established with the blue symbol G10B, and then the blue symbol reach is maintained, it develops into SP reach through N reach. Then, the SP reach is executed to the end and becomes a blue symbol jackpot, but here the blue symbol jackpot is not fixed, in other words, it becomes a blue symbol jackpot provisionally, and when it becomes a provisional blue symbol jackpot, promotion production is done. In the promotion production, as in the case of the promotion production in the jackpot B promotion SP fluctuation production, the jackpot production pattern inciting production is executed, but finally, as the jackpot production pattern determination production, the blue pattern jackpot is decided. Become. That is, the blue symbol jackpot is apparently changed to the blue symbol jackpot through the promotion effect, but the blue symbol jackpot is maintained substantially. Then, the special figure fluctuation effect ends according to the end of the promotion effect.

FIG. 51(H) is a schematic diagram showing an effect flow in the normal SP big hit variation effect (jackpot B normal SP change effect) related to the big win symbol B and the operation of the effect symbol G10. As shown in FIG. 51 (H), in the jackpot B normal SP fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed according to the start of the special figure fluctuation production, the reach is established with the blue symbol G10B, and then the blue symbol reach is maintained, it develops into SP reach through N reach. Then, the SP reach is executed to the end, and the blue symbol hit is decidedly determined as it is from the blue symbol reach, and the special figure variation performance is completed.

FIG. 51(I) is a schematic diagram showing the performance flow in the promotion L jackpot variation performance (jackpot B promotion L variation performance) related to the jackpot design B and the operation of the performance design G10. As shown in FIG. 51 (I), in the big hit B promotion L fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed according to the start of the special figure fluctuation production, the reach is established with the blue symbol G10B, and then the blue symbol reach is maintained, it develops to L reach through N reach. Then, the L reach is executed to the end and the blue symbol jackpot is achieved, but here the blue symbol jackpot is not fixed, in other words, the blue symbol jackpot is provisionally obtained, and when the temporary blue symbol jackpot is reached, the promotion effect is performed. is done. In the promotion production, as in the case of the promotion production in the jackpot B promotion SP fluctuation production, the jackpot production pattern inciting production is executed, but finally, as the jackpot production pattern determination production, the blue pattern jackpot is decided. Become. That is, the blue symbol jackpot is apparently changed to the blue symbol jackpot through the promotion effect, but the blue symbol jackpot is maintained substantially. Then, the special figure fluctuation effect ends according to the end of the promotion effect.

FIG. 51(J) is a schematic diagram showing the performance flow in the normal L big winning variation performance (big winning B normal L variation performance) related to the big winning design B and the operation of the performance design G10. As shown in FIG. 51 (H), in the big hit B normal L fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed according to the start of the special figure fluctuation production, the reach is established with the blue symbol G10B, and then the blue symbol reach is maintained, it develops to L reach through N reach. Then, the L reach is executed to the end, and the blue symbol big hit is decidedly determined as it is from the blue symbol reach, and the special symbol variation performance is completed.

FIG. 52(A) is a schematic diagram showing the performance flow in the special figure variation performance (SP loss variation performance) related to the SP loss variation and the operation of the performance symbol G10. As shown in FIG. 52 (A), in the SP losing variation effect, after the normal variation is performed according to the start of the special figure variation effect, the reach is established in either the blue symbol G10B or the red symbol G10R. After that, while either the blue symbol reach or the red symbol reach is maintained, it develops into the SP reach through the N reach. Then, the SP reach is executed to the end, and the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in a mode showing the loss including the blue pattern reach and the red pattern reach definitely as it is, and the special figure fluctuation The performance ends.

FIG. 52(B) is a schematic diagram showing the performance flow in the special figure variation performance (L loss variation performance) related to the L loss variation and the operation of the performance symbol G10. As shown in FIG. 52(B), in the L losing variation effect, after the normal variation is performed according to the start of the special figure variation effect, the reach is established in either the blue symbol G10B or the red symbol G10R. After that, while either the blue symbol reach or the red symbol reach is maintained, it develops to the L reach through the N reach. Then, the L reach is executed to the end, and the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in a mode showing the loss including the blue pattern reach and the red pattern reach definitely as it is, and the special figure fluctuation The performance ends.

FIG. 52(C) is a schematic diagram showing the performance flow in the special figure variation performance (N loss variation performance) related to the N-loss variation and the operation of the performance symbol G10. As shown in FIG. 52 (B), in the N losing variation effect, after the normal variation is performed in response to the start of the special figure variation effect, the reach is established with the blue symbol G10B, and then the blue symbol reach N reach is performed while held. Then, the N reach is executed to the end, the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in a manner of definitely indicating the loss including the blue symbol reach, and the special figure variation performance is completed.

Next, an example of a method for determining a reach effect pattern and a jackpot effect pattern used in various special figure fluctuation effects in which reach is established as described in FIGS. 51 and 52 will be described. For example, the production control microcomputer 121, in step S4306, based on the special figure fluctuation start command, performs production design determination in order to determine this reach production design and big hit production design.

The performance symbol determination is executed with reference to a performance symbol determination table. 53 and 54 show examples of the configuration of the effect symbol determination table. As shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, the effect symbol determination table is associated with the jackpot symbol type and the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as a production design determination table, a production design judgment table (jackpot A premium production design judgment table: FIG. 53 ( A)), the promotion SP jackpot fluctuation of the jackpot pattern A and the promotion L jackpot fluctuation of the jackpot pattern A (jackpot A promotion production pattern judgment table: see FIG. 53 (B)), the jackpot Normal SP jackpot variation of symbol A, and normal L jackpot variation of jackpot symbol A (jackpot A normal effect symbol determination table: see FIG. 53(C)), promotion SP jackpot variation of jackpot pattern B, and promotion L of jackpot pattern B A production pattern determination table (jackpot B promotion production pattern judgment table: see FIG. 54 (A)) associated with the jackpot variation, a normal SP jackpot variation of the jackpot pattern B, and a normal L jackpot variation of the jackpot pattern B. Directed design determination table (jackpot B normal performance design determination table: see FIG. 54 (B)), SP loss variation, and performance design determination table associated with L loss variation (losing high expectation reach performance design determination table: (see FIG. 54(C)), and a performance symbol determination table (losing low-expectation ready-to-win performance symbol determination table: see FIG. 54(D)) associated with the N loss variation.

The jackpot A premium production pattern judgment table further includes a production pattern judgment table for determining the first reach production pattern related to the blue pattern reach from the ready-to-win establishment to just before developing into the premier reach, and the red pattern in the premium reach. There is a performance symbol determination table for determining a second ready-to-win performance symbol related to ready-to-win and a big hit performance symbol related to red symbol big win. This is because, in the premium jackpot fluctuation performance of the jackpot pattern A, it becomes blue pattern reach first, then changes to red pattern reach as it develops to premium reach, and becomes the red pattern jackpot as it is.

The jackpot A promotion effect pattern determination table further includes the reach effect pattern related to the blue symbol reach, and the effect for determining the first big hit effect pattern related to the blue symbol jackpot that occurs when the L reach is established or when the SP reach ends. There are a symbol determination table and a performance symbol determination table for determining the second big hit performance symbol related to the red symbol big win occurring at the end of the promotion performance. In the promotion jackpot fluctuation effect of the jackpot pattern A, after reaching the blue pattern reach, the blue pattern reach continues as it is, and when the L reach is established or the SP reach ends, the blue pattern hits once, and the blue pattern hits in the promotion production. This is because it becomes a red symbol reach from .

The jackpot A normal production pattern determination table is only a production pattern judgment table for determining the reach production pattern related to the red pattern reach and the jackpot production pattern related to the red pattern jackpot that occurs when the L reach is established or when the SP reach ends. Configured. In the normal jackpot fluctuation production of the jackpot pattern A, after the red pattern reach is reached, the red pattern reach is continued as it is, and when the L reach is established or the SP reach is completed, the red pattern becomes a jackpot, and the special pattern fluctuation production is performed as it is. This is because it ends.

The jackpot B promotion effect pattern determination table is generated when the reach effect pattern related to the blue symbol reach, and the first big win effect pattern related to the blue symbol jackpot that occurs when the L reach is established or when the SP reach ends, and when the promotion effect ends. It is composed only of a performance symbol determination table for determining a second big winning performance symbol related to the red symbol big winning. In the promotion jackpot fluctuation effect of the jackpot pattern B, after the blue pattern reach is reached, the blue pattern reach continues as it is, and when the L reach is established or the SP reach ends, the blue pattern hits once, and the blue pattern is again promoted. Because it will be a big hit.

The jackpot B normal production pattern determination table is only a production pattern judgment table for determining the reach production pattern related to the blue symbol reach and the big hit production pattern related to the blue symbol jackpot that occurs when the L reach is established or when the SP reach ends. Configured. In the normal jackpot fluctuation production of the jackpot pattern B, after the blue pattern reach is reached, the blue pattern reach is continued as it is, and when the L reach is established or the SP reach is completed, the blue pattern becomes a jackpot, and the special pattern fluctuation production is performed as it is. This is because it ends.

The high-expectation ready-to-win performance symbol determination table for losing is composed only of a performance symbol determination table for determining a ready-to-win performance symbol. In the SP losing variation performance and the L losing variation performance, either the blue pattern reach or the red pattern reach is performed first, and then the special pattern variation performance ends as it is without changing the reach performance pattern. It is from.

The losing low expectation ready-to-win performance symbol determination table is composed only of the performance symbol determination table for determining the ready-to-win performance symbols. This is because, in the N-loss variation performance, the blue symbol ready-to-win is performed first, and then the special figure variation performance ends as it is without changing the ready-to-win performance symbol.

Each effect symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 53 to 54 is configured appropriately so that the selection rate of each effect symbol is a predetermined selection rate shown in FIGS. 53 to 54. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 53(A), the first ready-to-win production pattern of the premium jackpot variation of the jackpot pattern A is determined to be the production pattern "2" with a probability of 25%, and the production pattern "4" with a probability of 20%. , the performance pattern "6" with a probability of 20%, the performance pattern "8" with a probability of 20%, and the performance pattern "9" with a probability of 15%. That is, in the premium jackpot fluctuation effect of the jackpot pattern A, all the blue patterns can be the first ready-to-win effect pattern (the first blue pattern to reach the ready-to-win effect), but the red pattern is the first ready-to-win effect pattern. No (it never becomes a red symbol reach first).

Also, as shown in FIG. 53(A), the second ready-to-win effect symbol of the premium big win variation of the big win symbol A and the big win effect symbol are determined to be the effect symbol "7" with a probability of 100%. In this way, in the premium jackpot fluctuation production of the jackpot pattern A, when it develops into a premium reach, it always switches from the blue pattern reach to the red pattern reach by the production pattern "7", and the red pattern by the production pattern "7" as it is. It becomes a big hit, and the red pattern other than the production pattern "7" and the blue pattern do not become the second ready-to-win production pattern.

As shown in FIG. 53(B), the ready-to-win production pattern of the promotion jackpot fluctuation of the jackpot pattern A and the first jackpot production pattern are determined to be the production pattern "2" with a probability of 15%, and a probability of 20%. is determined to be the production pattern "4", with a probability of 20% it is decided to be the production pattern "6", with a probability of 20% it is decided to be the production pattern "8", and with a probability of 25% it is decided to be the production pattern "9" be done. That is, in the promotion jackpot fluctuation production of the jackpot pattern A, all the blue patterns can be the first ready-to-win production pattern (the blue pattern can be the ready-to-win first), but the red pattern is the first ready-to-win production pattern. No (it never becomes a red symbol reach first).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 53(B), the second jackpot effect pattern of the premium jackpot variation of the jackpot pattern A is determined to be the effect pattern "1" with a probability of 25%, and the effect pattern is determined with a probability of 25%. It is determined to be "3", it is determined to be a performance symbol "5" with a probability of 25%, and it is determined to be a performance symbol "7" with a probability of 25%. That is, at the end of the promotion effect of the premium big win variable effect related to the big win pattern A, all the red patterns can become the second big win effect pattern with the same probability. Therefore, in the promotion effect, the blue symbol jackpot is changed (promoted) to the red symbol jackpot without fail, and the blue symbol jackpot never occurs again.

As shown in FIG. 53(C), the normal jackpot fluctuation reach effect pattern of the jackpot pattern A and the jackpot effect pattern are determined to be the effect pattern "1" with a probability of 30%, and the effect pattern is determined with a probability of 30%. It is determined to be "3", it is determined to be a performance symbol "5" with a probability of 30%, and it is determined to be a performance symbol "7" with a probability of 10%. That is, in the normal big hit variation performance of the big win pattern A, all the red patterns can become the ready-to-win performance pattern and the big win performance pattern, but the blue pattern never becomes the ready-to-win performance pattern and the big win performance pattern. In addition, in the normal jackpot fluctuation effect related to the jackpot pattern A, compared to the red pattern reach by the production pattern "1", the production pattern "3", and the production pattern "5", and the red pattern jackpot, the production pattern "7" The red symbol reach and the red symbol jackpot are unlikely to occur, and the red symbol reach and the red symbol jackpot by the performance symbol "7" are rare.

As shown in FIG. 54(A), promotion of the jackpot pattern B The reach production pattern of the jackpot fluctuation, the first jackpot production pattern, and the second jackpot production pattern have a probability of 20% to the production pattern "2". Determined, with a probability of 20% it is decided to be the production pattern "4", with a probability of 20% it is decided to be the production pattern "6", with a probability of 20% it is decided to be the production pattern "8", with a probability of 20% The production pattern "9" is determined. That is, in the promotion jackpot fluctuation effect of the jackpot pattern B, all the blue patterns can be the reach effect pattern, the first jackpot effect pattern, and the second jackpot effect pattern with the same probability, but the red pattern is the reach effect pattern. , the first big hit production pattern, and the second big hit production pattern.

As shown in FIG. 54(B), for the normal jackpot fluctuation reach effect pattern and the jackpot effect pattern of the jackpot pattern B, the effect pattern "2" is determined with a probability of 20%, and the effect pattern is determined with a probability of 20%. It is determined to be '4', determined to be a performance pattern '6' with a probability of 20%, determined to be a performance pattern '8' with a probability of 20%, and determined to be a performance pattern '9' with a probability of 20%. That is, in the normal jackpot fluctuation effect of the jackpot pattern B, all the blue patterns can be the reach effect pattern and the jackpot effect pattern with the same probability, but the red pattern never becomes the reach effect pattern and the jackpot effect pattern. .

As shown in FIG. 54(C), the SP losing variation and the reach effect pattern of the L losing variation are determined to be the effect pattern "2" with a probability of 15%, and to the effect pattern "4" with a probability of 15%. Determined, with a probability of 15% it is determined to be the production pattern "6", with a probability of 15% it is determined to be the production pattern "8", with a probability of 15% it is decided to be the production pattern "9", with a probability of 7% It is determined to be the production pattern "1", with a probability of 7% it is decided to be the production pattern "3", with a probability of 7% it is decided to be the production pattern "5", and with a probability of 1% it is decided to be the production pattern "7". be. Thus, in the SP reach fluctuation effect and the L reach change effect, all the blue symbols and all the red symbols can be the reach effect symbols. In addition, in the SP losing variation performance and the L losing variation performance, as a whole, the red symbol reach is less likely to occur than the blue symbol reach, and the red symbol reach is rare. Furthermore, regarding the red symbol reach, compared to the red symbol reach due to the effect symbol "1", the effect symbol "3", and the effect symbol "5", the red symbol reach due to the effect symbol "7" is less likely to occur, and the effect symbol " There is a rarity in the red pattern reach by 7".

As shown in FIG. 54(D), the ready-to-win effect pattern of the N losing variation is determined to be the effect pattern "2" with a probability of 20%, and is determined to be the effect pattern "4" with a probability of 20%. The performance pattern is determined to be "6" with a probability of , the performance pattern is determined to be "8" with a probability of 20%, and the performance pattern is determined to be "9" with a probability of 20%. That is, in the N reach variation effect, the red symbol reach is not performed.

Next, the specific example of the production|presentation performed with the display part 50a in the special figure fluctuation production|presentation used as a reach is demonstrated. First, with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56, specific examples of the jackpot A promotion L fluctuation effect and the jackpot B promotion L fluctuation effect will be described. FIGS. 55 and 56 are diagrams showing how the jackpot A promotion L fluctuation effect and the jackpot B promotion L fluctuation effect are performed on the display unit 50a.

As described above, both in the case of the jackpot A promotion L fluctuation performance and in the case of the jackpot B promotion L fluctuation performance, once the blue symbol jackpot is once performed after the blue symbol reach is performed in common. Here, it is assumed that the effect symbol "4" is determined as the ready-to-win effect symbol and the first big hit effect symbol. Then, although not shown, in the promotion L jackpot variation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed, the ready-to-win is established with the production pattern "4" and the N-to-reach is performed as it is.

Next, as shown in FIG. 55(A), it is assumed that, after the N reach, the reach is developed to the L reach while the reach by the performance symbol "4" is maintained. After that, as shown in FIGS. 23(B) to 23(C) described above, the L reach progresses and the hit/drop branch point in the L reach is approached. Here, since the special figure variation effect is a special figure variation effect related to a big hit, after reaching the winning branch point, for example, as shown in FIG. A moving body effect is performed in which the rotating member 55k1 rotates while the player moves down to the position, and a big win suggestion effect as shown in FIGS. 24A-1 to 24B-1 is performed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 55(C), temporary stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in the form (double eyes) indicating a big hit by the production pattern "4", more specifically, temporary stop display is performed. will be Incidentally, since the special figure variation performance does not end here, at the time of the temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are being displayed in a variable manner.

When the temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 of the aspect (double) indicating the big hit by the performance symbol "4" is performed, the promotion performance is performed subsequently. As mentioned above, in the promotion production, the jackpot production pattern inciting production is performed first. When the jackpot production pattern swaying production is started, starting from the temporary stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode (double eyes) indicating the big win by the production pattern "4", Figures 56 (A) to 56 ( As shown in B), the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 which are the same production patterns and arranged in a horizontal line, for example, production pattern "4" → production pattern "5" → production pattern "6" → . . . The numbers associated with the effect symbols are scrolled from top to bottom at a speed that is easy to see so that the numbers are switched in order (in ascending order in FIG. 56).

Then, if the special figure fluctuation production is a jackpot A promotion L fluctuation production, as shown in FIG. In 56 (C-1), the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 arranged in a horizontal line in the production pattern "7") stop at the center in the vertical direction of the display section 50a, indicating a big hit by the red pattern (double eyes). , the definite stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed (there is a definite red symbol jackpot). On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation production is the jackpot B promotion L fluctuation production, since the promotion production was started with the blue symbol jackpot by the production pattern "4", as shown in FIG. 56 (C-2) Ultimately, as the big hit production pattern finalization production, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 arranged in a horizontal line with the production pattern "4" stop at the center in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a, and the production pattern "4" is used. A definitive stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a manner indicating a big win (double eyes) is performed (a definitive blue symbol big win).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58, a specific example of the jackpot A premium L variation effect will be described. FIGS. 57 and 58 are diagrams showing how the big win A premium L fluctuation effect is performed on the display section 50a. Here, it is assumed that the production pattern "4" is determined as the ready-to-win production pattern. Then, although not shown, in the jackpot A-premium L fluctuation production, after the normal fluctuation is performed, the ready-to-win is established with the production pattern "4" and the N-to-reach is performed as it is.

Then, as in the case of the jackpot A promotion SP fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. 57(A), the reach by the effect pattern "4" is maintained and develops into the L reach. After that, when the L reach advances a little and the scene shown in FIG. 23(B) is reached, as shown in FIG. 57(B), the entire display section 50a is blacked out. Due to the blackout, the L-reach background image G114 and the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3, which are the background images here, cannot be visually recognized. However, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 continues to be easily visually recognized without being affected by the blackout.

Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has passed since the blackout occurred, the blackout is canceled and the premier reach is started. When the premier reach is started, the blue pattern reach that has been performed until just before the blackout is switched (changed) to the reach with the production pattern "7". When the ready-to-win is switched (changed) by the effect pattern "7", first, the ready-to-win switching emphasizing effect for emphasizing the switching is executed over a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds).

As a reach switching emphasizing effect, first, as shown in FIG. 57(C), when the blackout is resolved, the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the effect symbol "7" moves the display part 50a in the left-right direction by about 3 or so. At the center of the vertical direction on the left side of the division, it appears in substantially the same size as immediately before the blackout. Appears in the center in the vertical direction with approximately the same size as immediately before the blackout. Subsequently, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 57(D), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 expand and come closer to the center of the display section 50a in the left-right direction.

Then, when the ready-to-reach switching emphasizing effect is completed, the left effect pattern EZ1 composed of the effect pattern "7" having substantially the same size as that immediately before the blackout moves to the upper left of the display unit 50a, and is substantially the same as that immediately before the blackout. The right performance symbol EZ3 composed of the performance symbol of size "7" moves to the upper right of the display part 50a, and the reach by the performance symbol "7" is formed. That is, it changes from blue design reach to red design reach according to the development to premier reach. Further, the premium reach starts in earnest, and a background image G116 corresponding to the premium reach (background image G116 for premium reach) is displayed as a background image on the display unit 50a. In addition, the background image G116 for premier reach is composed of a moving image having predetermined contents associated with premier reach, similarly to the background image G114 for L reach and the background image G115 for SP reach.

As described above, the premier reach is executed only in the special figure variation effect related to the big winning variation of the big winning symbol A. That is, Premier Reach is an effect suggesting a big win. Therefore, in premier reach, the performance contents progress toward the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 showing a big win as they are without occurrence of a win-lose branching point such as SP reach or L reach. Then, at the end of Premier Reach, for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 58(C), the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode (double eyes) indicating the big win by the production pattern "7", that is, the red symbol big hit by the production pattern "7" is definitely performed. . In addition, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 of the mode (double eyes) indicating the big hit by the production pattern "7" is definitely performed, the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 also show the big hit by the production pattern "7". Stop display in the mode (double order).

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, change (promotion) from blue symbol ready-to-win to red symbol ready-to-win which suggests that the game state is more advantageous to the player than blue symbol ready-to-win. Therefore, even when blue symbol ready-to-win occurs, the player's desire to play the game is improved, and the amusement of the game is improved. Moreover, as the game state after the jackpot game, there are a low-probability high-base game state and a high-probability high-base game state more advantageous to the player than the low-probability high-base game state, and red symbol reach is blue symbol reach. Since it suggests that there is a high possibility of becoming a high-probability high-base game state than that, when it becomes blue symbol ready-to-win, it is possible to attract more attention and expect change to red symbol ready-to-win.

Further, the change from the blue symbol ready-to-win to the red symbol ready-to-win is performed according to the start of the premium ready-to-win which suggests that the jackpot symbol A, that is, the jackpot game is executed and then the high probability high base game state is entered. , It is possible to enhance the production effect of the change from the blue symbol reach to the red symbol reach. Furthermore, since premium reach is started while SP reach and L reach are executed with blue symbol reach, which suggests that the possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state is lower than premium reach, premium reach starts. , and the change from blue symbol reach to red symbol reach can surprise.

(Modified example of the first embodiment)
Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described. It should be noted that it is also possible to appropriately combine the modification examples described below.

In the first embodiment, the elements for identifying each production pattern are composed of numbers, but these elements may be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the number of types of performance symbols is nine, but the number of types of performance symbols may be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the performance symbols are grouped by the color attached to the performance symbols, but the grouping criteria are not limited to the color and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the performance symbols are grouped into odd-numbered and even-numbered symbols, one of which is positioned as a performance symbol that suggests a relatively disadvantageous gaming state for the player, similar to the blue symbol, and the other is positioned. Similar to the red symbol, it may be positioned as a performance symbol suggesting that the game state is relatively disadvantageous to the player. In addition, although there are two groups of effect symbols in the first embodiment, red symbols and blue symbols, there may be three or more groups. Furthermore, the number of production symbols belonging to each group can also be set appropriately.

Further, in the first embodiment, the reach formed in the premier reach is only the reach by the production pattern "7", but the reach by all the other red patterns or some other red patterns is also the premier reach. You may make it form. That is, in response to the start of Premier Reach, when changing from blue design reach to red design reach, as the red design reach after the change, all red designs other than the production design "7", or some red designs You may make it reach by. It should be noted that, if all the red patterns other than the production pattern "7", or if the reach is performed by some of the red patterns, the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode showing the jackpot by the production pattern is performed. can be

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, when the premier reach is started, it is always switched from the blue symbol reach to the red symbol reach, but even if there is a case where the blue symbol reach continues without being switched. good. Then, when the blue symbol ready-to-win is continued, the blue symbol jackpot is achieved, the second jackpot game is executed, and the low-probability high base game state may be entered in accordance with the end of the second jackpot game. That is, the premium ready-to-win can be executed both in the case of the big winning symbol A and in the case of the big winning symbol B, and the premium ready-to-win may be an effect suggesting a big winning.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the premier reach is started and the blue symbol reach is changed to the red symbol reach, the jackpot game is always executed, and after the jackpot game, the high probability high base game state is entered. It is suggested that a high-probability high-base game state is entered after the jackpot game is executed, but it may be arranged that the high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state may be entered after the jackpot game. . In this case, the possibility of entering the high probability high base game state after the big winning game may be increased, or the possibility of entering the low probability high base game state after the big winning game may be increased. Alternatively, the possibility of entering the high-probability high base game state and the possibility of entering the low-probability high base game state after the jackpot game may be the same or substantially the same.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, when the premium reach is started and the blue symbol reach is changed to the red symbol reach, the jackpot game is always executed, but the jackpot game may not be executed in some cases. That is, in the special figure variation effect related to the loss variation, there may be a case where the premium reach is started and the red symbol reach is changed from the blue symbol reach. In this case, when the premier reach is executed, the possibility of entering the jackpot gaming state may be higher than when the special figure variation effect ends with the SP reach or the L reach.

Further, in the first embodiment, premier reach can be started in the middle of SP reach and in the middle of L reach, but the start timing can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, for both or one of the SP reach and the L reach, a plurality of timings at which the premier reach is started may be set. Also, the premier reach may be configured so that it can be started from only one of the SP reach and the L reach.

Furthermore, the premier reach, all or part of the SP reach, L reach, and N reach, after the temporary stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 of the aspect showing the loss is performed until the end, the so-called It may be started like "resurrection production".

Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, although the premier reach does not develop directly from N reach, it may develop directly from N reach like L reach and SP reach. In this case, when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, which are formed of the same blue symbol and which form the reach in the vertical direction center of the display unit 50a in the N reach, develop into the premium reach, the left effect The symbol EZ1 moves to the upper left while shrinking, and the right performance symbol EZ3 moves to the upper right while shrinking, and on the way, just before the start of the movement, or after the completion of the movement, the reach by the red symbol (the performance symbol "7"). may be switched to .

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the premier reach is executed, the reach is always established with the blue symbol, and the blue symbol reach is switched to the red symbol reach according to the start of the premier reach, but the reach is established with the red symbol. You can make it work. In this case, even if the performance symbols constituting the red symbol reach are not switched according to the start of the premier reach, the performance symbols constituting the red symbol reach may be switched. As an example of the case where the switching is not performed, the production pattern "7" may always be established. Also, it may be possible to establish a reach with all or part of the red symbols. On the other hand, as an example of the case of switching, for example, reach is established with a red pattern other than the production pattern "7", and according to the start of the premier reach, from the red pattern other than the production pattern "7" to the production pattern "7" You may switch. In this case, when the ready-to-win state is established with the production pattern "7", there is a possibility that the game state will be advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot game state, compared to the case where the ready-to-win state is established with red patterns other than the production pattern "7". can be made higher. That is, switching from a red pattern other than the production pattern "7" to the production pattern "7" is a switching of the production pattern (reach) within the red pattern, but there is a possibility that the game state will be advantageous to the player. You may make it suggest that it became high.

In addition, in the first embodiment, while the blue symbol ready-to-win is switched to the red symbol ready-to-win, the blackout and the ready-to-win switching emphasizing effect are executed in the display unit, but even if one or both of them are not executed. good.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the stop display of the jackpot pattern A, that is, the blue pattern reach to the red pattern in response to the start of the premium reach suggesting that the first jackpot game is executed and then the high probability high base game state is started. Although it switches to reach, the production that triggers this switching is not limited to premier reach and may be changed as appropriate. For example, in response to the execution of a notice effect suggesting that a high-probability high-base game state will be entered after the first jackpot game is executed by some effect mode in SP reach or L reach becoming a special mode. You may make it switch from blue design reach to red design reach. Furthermore, in all or part of N reach, L reach, and SP reach, notice such as cut-in notice or group notice suggesting that a high probability high base game state will be entered after the first jackpot game is executed. The effect may be configured to be executable separately, and may be switched from the blue symbol ready-to-win to the red symbol ready-to-win according to the start of the notice effect. Also, the effect that triggers the switching may be composed of a sound effect output from the speaker 52, a light emission effect emitted from the frame lamp 53, an action effect by the board movable body 55k, and the like.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the blue symbol jackpot suggests that a low-probability high-base gaming state will be entered, and the red symbol jackpot suggests that a high-probability high-base gaming state will be entered. It is a production pattern that suggests that the game state is relatively disadvantageous to the player, and the red pattern is positioned as a production pattern that suggests that the game state is relatively advantageous to the player. The advantages and disadvantages for the player are not limited to the game state related to the probability of winning the jackpot, and may be changed as appropriate. The advantage or disadvantage to the player may be the number of game balls that the player can acquire in the jackpot game or the end condition related to the same specific game state after the jackpot game. Here, as the number of game balls that the player can obtain in the jackpot game, on the premise that the opening time of the jackpot 14 in each round game constituting the jackpot game is the same, the blue symbol jackpot is It suggests that a jackpot game with a relatively small number of rounds (for example, 4 rounds) is or may be executed, and a red symbol jackpot indicates a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 Round) It may be suggested that a jackpot game is executed or may be executed. In addition, as the end condition related to the same specific game state after the jackpot game, on the premise that the game state after the jackpot game is the same, the game state (for example, low probability high base game state or high probability Regarding the specified number of times related to the high base gaming state), the blue symbol jackpot indicates that the specified number of times is relatively small (for example, 50 times) or may be small, and the red symbol jackpot indicates that the number of times is relatively small. It may be suggested that the prescribed number of times is large (for example, 100 times) or may be large. Furthermore, a blue symbol jackpot suggests that a high-probability low-base game state or a high-probability low-base game state may occur, and a red symbol jackpot indicates a high-probability high-base game state. Alternatively, it may be suggested that there is a possibility of entering a high-probability high-base gaming state. Alternatively, a blue symbol jackpot indicates a low-probability low-base gaming state or a possibility of a low-probability low-base gaming state, and a red symbol jackpot indicates a high-probability low-base gaming state, Alternatively, it may be suggested that there is a possibility of entering a high-probability low-base gaming state.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the switching from premium reach, blue symbol reach to red symbol reach, and promotion effect are executed in the normal game state, but the high probability high base game state, the low probability high base game state, or other gaming states such as a high-probability low-base gaming state. Alternatively, in the first embodiment, premium reach, switching from blue symbol reach to red symbol reach, and promotion production are usually executed in production mode, but other such as probability variable production mode or time reduction production mode It may be configured to be executable in the production mode.

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Next, the pachinko game machine PY2 of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment of the present invention and the first embodiment described above. Also, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the basic embodiment and the same configuration as the first embodiment, or for the configuration similarly corresponding to that of the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the jackpot symbol type and the jackpot game components related to the jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern type are configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment. In addition, the production pattern used in the variable probability production mode is configured to be the same as the production pattern in the normal production mode according to the first embodiment.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine PY2 will explain the specific game state newly set with the end of the jackpot game, and the termination conditions related to each specific game state. In the second embodiment, the specific game state and the end condition for each specific game state are associated with the jackpot symbol type (not shown).

With the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot pattern A and the jackpot game related to the jackpot pattern D, a high probability high base game state is set. And no termination condition is set for the high-probability-high base. On the other hand, with the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol B and the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol E, a low probability low base game state is set.

Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY2, when the jackpot symbol B is stopped and displayed in the normal game state and the normal production mode, the second jackpot game is executed, and after the second jackpot game, the low-probability low-base game state, that is, It will be in a normal game state. In the low-probability low-base gaming state, the production in the normal production mode is executed. Therefore, although the second jackpot game is executed, the normal game state and the normal effect mode are resumed.

In addition, when the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed in the normal game state and the normal production mode, the first jackpot game is executed, and after the first jackpot game, the high probability high base game state is entered. In the high-probability high-base gaming state, an effect by the variable probability effect mode as described in the basic embodiment is executed. When the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed in the high-probability high-base game state and in the probability variable performance mode, the fourth jackpot game is executed, and the high-probability high-base game state is entered after the fourth jackpot game. Even in the high-probability high-base game state, the performance by the variable probability performance mode is executed. Therefore, through the fourth jackpot game, the high-probability high-base game state and probability variable production mode continue.

Further, when the stop display of the jackpot symbol E is performed in the high-probability high-base game state and the probability variable production mode, the fifth jackpot game is executed, and after the fifth jackpot game, the low-probability low-base game state, that is, normal Enter play state. In the low-probability low-base gaming state, an effect in the normal effect mode is executed. Therefore, through the fifth jackpot game, from the high-probability high-base game state and probability variable production mode to the normal game state and normal production mode.

Next, a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table used in the time saving state according to the second embodiment and a special figure 2 variation pattern in the time saving state will be described. Figure 59 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table used in the time saving state according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 59, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table used in the time saving state according to the second embodiment includes the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot and the special figure associated with the loss. FIG. 2 is a variation pattern determination table. The special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot is also associated with the jackpot symbol type. That is, as the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot in the time saving state, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot design D and the special figure 2 variation pattern associated with the jackpot design E There is a decision table.

Also, in the second embodiment, there are premier SP jackpot fluctuation, promotion SP jackpot fluctuation, and normal SP jackpot fluctuation as special figure 2 variation patterns that can be determined when the jackpot determination result related to special figure 2 is a jackpot. In addition, as a special figure 2 variation pattern that can be determined when the jackpot determination result related to special figure 2 is a loss, there are SP loss variation, N loss variation, shortened A loss variation, and shortened B loss variation.

The premium SP big hit fluctuation is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern that can be determined only in the case of the big hit pattern D. That is, the special figure variation effect (premium SP big win variation effect) according to the premium SP jackpot variation is that the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed, in other words, the high probability high base game state after the fourth jackpot game is executed. It is a production that suggests that it will become. Also, the promotion SP jackpot fluctuation and the normal SP jackpot fluctuation are special figure 2 fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the case of the jackpot pattern D and in the case of the jackpot pattern E. That is, in the special figure fluctuation production (promotion SP big hit fluctuation production) according to the promotion SP big hit fluctuation and the special figure fluctuation production (normal SP big hit fluctuation production) according to the normal SP big hit fluctuation, the jackpot pattern D is stopped and displayed. It is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility, in other words, that the high-probability high-base game state will be entered after the fourth jackpot game is executed.

Next, the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production (jackpot fluctuation production) according to each jackpot fluctuation will be described. In the second embodiment, the special figure variation production based on the special figure variation pattern according to the special figure 2 shown in FIG. 59 is executed in the probability variation production mode. In the premium SP jackpot fluctuation production, the promotion SP jackpot fluctuation production, and the normal SP jackpot fluctuation production, as in the special figure fluctuation production according to the SP reach fluctuation of the basic embodiment, the normal fluctuation is performed first in common. After normal fluctuation, reach is established, N reach is performed as it is after reach is established, and it develops from N reach to SP reach.

The development contents after the SP reach in the premier SP jackpot fluctuation production, the promotion SP jackpot fluctuation production, and the normal SP jackpot fluctuation production are basically the premier SP jackpot fluctuation production, promotion SP jackpot fluctuation production, and It is the same as the normal SP big hit variation production. In the normal SP reach variation performance, the special figure variation performance ends after the SP reach is executed to the end. In the promotion SP ready-to-win performance, the promotion performance is executed after the SP ready-to-reach is executed to the end, and the special figure variable performance is finished after the promotion performance is executed to the end. In the premium SP reach fluctuation performance, the premium reach is executed after the SP reach is executed halfway, and the special figure fluctuation performance is finished after the premium reach is executed to the end.

It should be noted that the presentation contents of Premier Ready-to-Win, including execution timing and the like, are the same as those of Premier Ready-to-Win in the first embodiment. As in the case of the first embodiment, it switches (changes) from blue design reach to red design reach according to the start of premier reach. On the other hand, the production content of the promotion production is the basic production structure, in other words, after the temporary stop display (temporary stop display) of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode indicating the first big win, Regarding the flow of the performance in which the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing the second big win is definitely performed as the finalization performance of the big win performance pattern after the execution of the big win performance pattern inciting performance. Although it is the same as the promotion performance, it differs from the promotion performance of the first embodiment in the detailed performance content, in other words, the change pattern of the jackpot performance pattern. Detailed production contents of the promotion production will be described later.

In addition, even in the special figure fluctuation production related to SP loss fluctuation (SP loss fluctuation production), like the normal SP jackpot fluctuation production, the normal fluctuation is performed first, and the reach is established after the normal fluctuation, and the reach is established as it is. N reach is performed and develops from N reach to SP reach. And, after the development, the special figure variation production ends after the SP reach is executed to the end. Also, the special figure variation effect (N loss variation effect) related to N loss variation is performed with the same effect content as the special figure variation effect related to N loss variation in the basic embodiment.

Next, promotion effects according to the second embodiment will be described. Also in the second embodiment, the promotion performance is the jackpot variation performance, specifically, the special figure variation performance (jackpot D promotion SP variation performance) according to the promotion SP jackpot variation of the jackpot pattern D, and the promotion SP jackpot variation of the jackpot pattern E. It can be executed with a special figure fluctuation production (jackpot E promotion SP fluctuation production) according to, SP reach is executed to the end, and temporary stop display of production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in a manner indicating a big hit (temporary Executed after the stop display) is performed.

In the first embodiment, in the case of the jackpot A promotion SP fluctuation production, the blue pattern jackpot is always made once, and then the promotion production is changed to the red pattern jackpot. It was configured to become a blue pattern jackpot after a pattern jackpot, through a promotion production. However, in the second embodiment, in the case of the jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation performance, once the blue symbol jackpot is performed and the red symbol jackpot is obtained through the promotion performance, and the red symbol jackpot is once performed and the red symbol jackpot is performed via the promotion performance. There are times when it becomes, and in the case of the promotion effect of the jackpot E promotion SP fluctuation effect, when the blue pattern jackpot hits and then the blue pattern jackpot goes through the promotion effect, and once the red pattern jackpot hits and then the promotion effect. It is configured so that there is a time when it becomes a blue pattern jackpot.

In both the jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation performance and the jackpot E promotion SP fluctuation performance, in the promotion performance, as in the first embodiment, the same performance symbols are arranged in a horizontal line and the performance symbol EZ1 is displayed. ~ EZ3 executes a jackpot performance symbol boosting performance for scrolling and displaying from the bottom to the top at a low speed so that the jackpot performance symbols are sequentially switched.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 60 to 62, an example of a method for determining a reach effect pattern used in various special figure fluctuation effects in which a reach is established and a big hit effect pattern will be described. For example, in step S4306, the production control microcomputer 121 performs production design determination and big hit production design change pattern determination in order to determine the reach production design and the big hit production design based on the special figure fluctuation start command.

The performance control microcomputer 121 performs only performance pattern determination for the premium SP big win variation, normal SP big win variation, SP loss variation, and N loss variation, and first determines the jackpot performance pattern change pattern for promotion SP big win variation. Then, the performance symbol determination is performed based on the result of the big hit performance symbol change pattern determination.

The performance symbol determination is performed with reference to the performance symbol determination table, and the big win performance symbol change pattern determination is performed with reference to the big win performance symbol change pattern determination table. Configuration examples of the performance symbol determination table and the jackpot performance symbol change pattern determination table are shown in FIGS. 60 to 62. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 60 to 62, the effect symbol determination table is associated with the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol type, and the special figure variation pattern.

As a performance symbol determination table associated with the jackpot, a performance symbol determination table (jackpot D premium SP performance symbol determination table: see FIG. 60 (A)) associated with the premium SP jackpot variation of the jackpot symbol D, and a jackpot symbol D A performance symbol determination table (jackpot D promotion SP performance symbol determination table: see FIG. 60 (C), FIG. 60 (D)) associated with the promotion SP jackpot fluctuation of the promotion SP jackpot variation of the jackpot symbol E. A performance symbol determination table (jackpot E promotion SP performance symbol determination table: see FIG. 61 (B), FIG. 61 (C)), a performance symbol determination table (jackpot D normal SP effect symbol determination table: see FIG. 60 (E)), and effect symbol determination table (jackpot E normal SP effect symbol determination table: see FIG. is provided. On the other hand, as the performance symbol determination table associated with the loss, the performance symbol determination table associated with the SP loss variation (SP loss performance symbol determination table: see FIG. 62 (A)), and the N loss variation is associated with A performance symbol determination table (N loss performance symbol determination table: see FIG. 62(B)) is provided.

Also, the jackpot effect symbol change pattern determination table is associated with the jackpot symbol type. Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern change pattern determination table associated with the jackpot pattern D (jackpot D effect pattern determination pattern determination table: see FIG. 60 (B)), and the jackpot effect pattern associated with the jackpot pattern E A change pattern determination table (jackpot E effect symbol determination pattern determination table: see FIG. 61(A)) is provided.

Furthermore, the performance symbol determination table associated with each promotion SP big hit variation is also associated with the determination result of the big hit performance symbol change pattern. Specifically, a production pattern determination table (jackpot D first promotion SP production pattern determination table: see FIG. 60 (C) ), a production pattern determination table (jackpot D second promotion SP production pattern judgment table: see FIG. 60 (D)) associated with the jackpot production pattern change pattern from the red pattern jackpot to the red pattern jackpot in the jackpot pattern D, and the jackpot A performance symbol determination table (jackpot E first promotion SP performance symbol determination table: see FIG. 61 (B)) associated with a big hit performance symbol change pattern from a red symbol jackpot to a blue symbol jackpot in symbol E, and a jackpot symbol E A performance symbol determination table (jackpot E second promotion SP performance symbol determination table: see FIG. 61(C)) associated with a big hit performance symbol change pattern from a blue symbol jackpot to a blue symbol jackpot is provided.

The jackpot D premium production pattern judgment table further includes a production pattern judgment table for determining the first reach production pattern related to the blue pattern reach from the ready-to-win establishment to just before developing into the premium reach, and the red pattern in the premium reach. There is a performance symbol determination table for determining a second ready-to-win performance symbol related to ready-to-win and a big hit performance symbol related to red symbol big win. In the premium jackpot fluctuation production of the jackpot pattern D, it becomes a blue pattern reach first, and with the development to the premier reach, it is changed from the blue pattern reach to the red pattern reach, and at the end of the premier reach, the red pattern reach is changed to the red pattern jackpot as it is. Because it becomes

The jackpot D 1st promotion SP performance symbol determination table further includes a performance symbol determination table for determining the reach performance symbols related to the blue symbol reach and the first big hit performance symbols related to the blue symbol jackpot occurring at the end of the SP reach. And, there is a performance symbol determination table for determining the second big winning performance symbol related to the red symbol big winning occurring at the end of the promotion performance. In the promotional jackpot variation production of the jackpot pattern D, which changes from the blue pattern jackpot to the red pattern jackpot in the promotion production, the blue pattern reach is first reached, and the blue pattern reach is continued, and once the blue pattern reach is completed at the end of the SP reach. This is because it becomes a blue symbol jackpot as it is, and changes from a blue symbol jackpot to a red symbol jackpot via a jackpot production pattern fanning production in promotion production.

The jackpot D second promotion SP performance symbol determination table further includes a performance symbol determination table for determining the reach performance symbols related to the blue symbol reach and the first big hit performance symbols related to the red symbol jackpot occurring at the end of the SP reach. And, there is a performance symbol determination table for determining the second big winning performance symbol related to the red symbol big winning occurring at the end of the promotion performance. Red symbol jackpot to red symbol jackpot in the promotion effect In the promotion jackpot variation effect of the jackpot pattern D, the red symbol reach is first, the red symbol reach is continued, and once the red symbol reach is completed at the end of the SP reach. This is because the red symbol jackpot becomes as it is, and the red symbol jackpot changes from the red symbol jackpot to the red symbol jackpot via the jackpot production pattern fanning production in the promotion production.

The jackpot D normal performance pattern determination table is composed only of a performance pattern determination table for determining the reach performance pattern related to the red symbol ready-to-win and the big win performance symbol related to the red symbol big-hit generated at the end of the SP ready-to-win. This is because in the normal jackpot fluctuation performance of the jackpot pattern D, the red pattern ready-to-win state is firstly performed, and the red pattern ready-to-win state is continued, and when the SP ready-to-win state ends, the red symbol ready-to-win state becomes the red symbol big hit as it is.

The jackpot E 1st promotion SP performance symbol determination table further includes a performance symbol determination table for determining the reach performance symbols related to the red symbol reach and the first big hit performance symbols related to the red symbol jackpot occurring at the end of the SP reach. And, there is a performance symbol determination table for determining the second big winning performance symbol related to the blue symbol big winning occurring at the end of the promotion performance. In the promotion jackpot variation production of the jackpot pattern E that changes from the red pattern jackpot to the blue pattern jackpot in the promotion production, the red pattern reach first becomes red pattern reach, and the red pattern reach is continued, and when the SP reach ends, once from the red pattern reach This is because the red symbol jackpot becomes a red symbol jackpot, and the red symbol jackpot becomes a blue symbol jackpot through the jackpot production pattern fanning production in the promotion production.

The jackpot E second promotion SP production pattern determination table further includes a production pattern judgment table for determining the reach production pattern related to the blue symbol reach and the first big win production pattern related to the blue symbol big hit occurring at the end of the SP reach. And, there is a performance symbol determination table for determining the second big winning performance symbol related to the blue symbol big winning occurring at the end of the promotion performance. In the promotion jackpot variation production of the big hit pattern E that changes from the blue pattern jackpot to the blue pattern jackpot in the promotion production, the blue pattern reach is first, and the blue pattern reach is continued, and once the blue pattern reach is completed at the end of the SP reach. This is because the blue symbol jackpot becomes as it is, and the blue symbol jackpot changes from the blue symbol jackpot to the blue symbol jackpot via the jackpot production pattern fanning production in the promotion production.

The jackpot E normal performance pattern determination table is composed only of a performance pattern determination table for determining the reach performance pattern related to the blue symbol ready-to-win and the big win performance pattern related to the blue symbol big win occurring at the end of the SP ready-to-win. This is because, in the normal jackpot fluctuation performance of the jackpot pattern E, the blue pattern ready-to-win is first, and the blue pattern ready-to-win is continued, and at the end of the SP ready-to-win, the blue pattern to hit the big win as it is from the blue pattern ready-to-win.

The SP losing performance symbol determination table is composed only of a performance symbol determination table for determining ready-to-win performance symbols. This is because, in the SP losing variation effect, either the blue symbol ready-to-win or the red symbol to-win is performed first, and then the SP ready-to-win is finished as it is without changing the ready-to-win effect symbol.

The N losing performance symbol determination table is composed only of a performance symbol determination table for determining ready-to-win performance symbols. This is because, in the N-loss variation effect, the blue symbol ready-to-win is performed first, and then the N-to reach ends as it is without changing the ready-to-win effect symbol.

Each effect symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 60 to 62 is configured appropriately so that the selection rate of each effect symbol is a predetermined selection rate shown in FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 60(B), regarding the jackpot effect pattern change pattern in the promotion effect of the jackpot pattern D, it is determined to be a pattern that changes from a blue pattern to a red pattern with a probability of 60%, and a red pattern with a probability of 40%. A pattern that changes from red to red is determined. That is, in the jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation performance, the red symbol jackpot is always the last one, and the blue symbol jackpot never occurs.

Also, as shown in FIG. 61(A), regarding the jackpot effect pattern change pattern in the promotion effect of the jackpot pattern E, it is determined to be a pattern that changes from a red pattern to a blue pattern with a probability of 85%, and with a probability of 15%. A pattern that changes from a blue symbol to a blue symbol is determined. That is, in the jackpot E promotion SP fluctuation performance, the blue pattern jackpot is always the last one, and the red pattern jackpot is never given.

As shown in FIG. 60(A), the first ready-to-win effect pattern of the premium jackpot variation of the jackpot pattern D is determined to be 2 patterns with a probability of 20%, determined to be 4 patterns with a probability of 20%, and 20. 6 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, 8 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, and 9 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%. That is, in the premium big hit variation performance of the jackpot pattern D, all the blue symbols can become the first ready-to-win performance symbols, but the red symbols never become the first ready-to-win performance symbols.

Also, as shown in FIG. 60(A), the second ready-to-win effect symbol of the premium big win variation of the big win symbol D and the big win effect symbol are determined to be 7 symbols with a probability of 100%. In this way, in the premium jackpot fluctuation effect related to the jackpot pattern D, when developing into a premium reach, the blue pattern reach is always switched to the red pattern reach with 7 patterns, and the red pattern hit with 7 patterns as it is. The red pattern other than the pattern and the blue pattern never become the second ready-to-win effect pattern.

As shown in FIG. 60(C), the reach production pattern in the case of changing from the blue pattern jackpot to the red pattern jackpot due to the promotion jackpot fluctuation of the jackpot pattern D, and the first jackpot production pattern are 2 patterns at a probability of 20%. , 4 symbols with 20% probability, 6 symbols with 20% probability, 8 symbols with 20% probability, and 9 symbols with 20% probability. That is, in the jackpot D promotion SP variation production that changes from the blue symbol jackpot to the red symbol jackpot in the promotion performance, all the blue symbols can be the first reach performance symbols, but the red symbols are the first reach performance symbols. no.

Also, as shown in FIG. 60(C), the second big hit production pattern in the case of changing from the blue pattern big hit to the red pattern big hit due to the promotion big hit variation of the big hit pattern D, is determined to be 7 patterns with a probability of 100%. be. That is, in the promotion effect, the red symbol jackpot changes from the blue symbol jackpot to the red symbol jackpot. At the end of the promotion effect of the D promotion SP fluctuation effect, the red symbol jackpot always occurs with 7 symbols. It is neither changed (promoted) to a symbol jackpot nor changed (promoted) to a red symbol jackpot by red symbols other than 7 symbols (promoted) or a blue symbol jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 60(D), the reach production pattern in the case of changing from the red pattern jackpot to the red pattern jackpot due to the promotion jackpot fluctuation of the jackpot pattern D, and the first jackpot production pattern are 1 pattern at a probability of 30%. , 3 symbols with a probability of 30%, 5 symbols with a probability of 30%, and 7 symbols with a probability of 10%. That is, in the jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation production from the red pattern jackpot to the red pattern jackpot in the promotion production, all the red patterns can be the first reach production pattern, but the red pattern reach with 7 patterns is the most difficult to occur. The blue pattern never becomes the first ready-to-win effect pattern.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 60(D), the second jackpot production pattern in the case of changing from the red pattern jackpot to the red pattern jackpot due to the promotion jackpot change of the jackpot pattern D is determined to be 7 patterns with a probability of 100%. be. That is, in the promotion effect, the red symbol jackpot becomes a red symbol jackpot. When the promotion effect of the D promotion SP fluctuation effect ends, the red symbol jackpot will always be a 7-pattern red symbol jackpot. The symbol jackpot is achieved, and neither the red symbol jackpot due to the red symbols other than the seven symbols nor the blue symbol jackpot is achieved.

As shown in FIG. 60(E), the normal jackpot fluctuation reach effect pattern and the jackpot effect pattern of the jackpot pattern D are determined to be 1 pattern with a probability of 30%, and are determined to be 3 patterns with a probability of 30%. , 5 symbols are determined with a probability of 30%, and 7 symbols are determined with a probability of 10%. That is, in the jackpot D normal SP fluctuation performance, all the red symbols can become the ready-to-win performance symbols and the big-hit performance symbols, but the blue symbols never become the ready-to-win performance symbols and the big-hit performance symbols. In addition, in the jackpot D normal SP fluctuation effect, the red pattern reach with 7 patterns and the red pattern jackpot are less likely to occur than the red pattern reach with 1 pattern, 3 patterns, and 5 patterns, and the red pattern jackpot. There is rarity in the red pattern reach and the red pattern jackpot jackpot.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 61(B), the reach production pattern in the case of changing from the red pattern jackpot to the blue pattern jackpot due to the promotion jackpot fluctuation of the jackpot pattern E, and the first jackpot production pattern have a probability of 33%. 1 symbol is determined, 3 symbols are determined with a probability of 33%, 5 symbols are determined with a probability of 33%, and 7 symbols are determined with a probability of 1%. That is, in the jackpot E promotion SP fluctuation performance that changes from the red symbol jackpot to the blue symbol jackpot in the promotion performance, all the red symbols can be the first reach performance symbols, but the blue symbols are the first reach performance symbols. no. In addition, in the promotion production, the red pattern jackpot changes to the blue pattern jackpot.In the jackpot E promotion SP fluctuation production, the red pattern reach with 7 patterns compared to the red pattern reach with 1 pattern, 3 patterns, and 5 patterns, and the red pattern jackpot. , and the red symbol jackpot are unlikely to occur, and the red symbol reach with 7 symbols and the red symbol jackpot are rare.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 61(B), the second jackpot production pattern in the case of changing from the red pattern jackpot to the blue pattern jackpot due to the promotion jackpot change of the jackpot pattern E is determined to be two patterns with a probability of 20%. , 4 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, 6 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, 8 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, and 9 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%. That is, in the jackpot E promotion SP variation production that changes from the red pattern jackpot to the blue pattern jackpot in the promotion production, all the blue patterns can be the second jackpot production pattern with the same probability, but the red pattern is the second jackpot production. It does not become a pattern.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 61 (C), the reach production pattern in the case of changing from the blue pattern jackpot to the blue pattern jackpot due to the promotion jackpot fluctuation of the jackpot pattern E, and the first jackpot production pattern have a probability of 20%. 2 symbols, 4 symbols with 20% probability, 6 symbols with 20% probability, 8 symbols with 20% probability, 9 symbols with 20% probability . That is, in the big hit E promotion SP fluctuation production that changes from the blue pattern jackpot to the blue pattern jackpot in the promotion production, all the blue patterns have the same probability of reaching the reach production pattern and the first jackpot production pattern. It does not become the reach effect pattern and the first jackpot effect pattern.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 61(C), the second big hit production pattern in the case of changing from the blue pattern big hit to the blue pattern big hit due to the promotion big hit change of the big hit pattern E, is determined to be 2 patterns with a probability of 20%. , 4 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, 6 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, 8 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, and 9 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%. That is, at the end of the promotion effect of the big hit E promotion SP variation effect that changes from the blue symbol jackpot to the blue symbol jackpot in the promotion effect, all the blue symbols can be the second big win effect pattern with the same probability, but the red symbol is 2. It will not be the second big hit production pattern.

As shown in FIG. 61(D), the normal jackpot fluctuation reach effect pattern and the jackpot effect pattern of the jackpot pattern E are determined to be 2 patterns with a probability of 20%, and are determined to be 4 patterns with a probability of 20%. , 6 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, 8 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, and 9 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%. That is, in the normal jackpot fluctuation effect of the jackpot pattern E, all the blue patterns can be the ready-to-win effect pattern and the big-hit effect pattern with the same probability, but the red pattern never becomes the ready-to-win effect pattern and the jackpot effect pattern. .

As shown in FIG. 62(A), the reach production pattern of the SP losing variation is determined to be 2 patterns with a probability of 15%, determined to be 4 patterns with a probability of 15%, and 6 patterns with a probability of 15%. 8 symbols with a probability of 15%, 9 symbols with a probability of 15%, 1 symbol with a probability of 7%, 3 symbols with a probability of 7%, 7% 5 symbols are determined with a probability, and 7 symbols are determined with a probability of 4%. Thus, in the SP losing variation effect, all the blue symbols and all the red symbols can be the ready-to-win effect symbols. In addition, in the SP loss fluctuation effect, as a whole, the red symbol reach is less likely to occur than the blue symbol reach, and the red symbol reach is rare. Also, regarding the red pattern reach, compared to red pattern reach with 1 pattern, 3 patterns, and 5 patterns, red pattern reach with 7 patterns is less likely to occur, and among red patterns, red pattern reach with 7 patterns is rare. be.

As shown in FIG. 62(B), for the reach effect pattern of the N losing variation, 2 patterns are determined with a probability of 20%, 4 patterns are determined with a probability of 20%, and 6 patterns are determined with a probability of 20%. 8 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%, and 9 symbols are determined with a probability of 20%. In this way, in the N-loss variation performance, all the blue symbols can become the ready-to-win performance symbols with the same probability, but the red symbols never become the ready-to-win performance symbols.

Each effect symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 60 to 62 is configured appropriately so that the selection rate of each effect symbol is a predetermined selection rate shown in FIGS.

In this way, in the second embodiment, the red symbol big win is always the last in the special figure variation performance related to the big winning symbol D, and the blue symbol big win is always the last in the special figure variation performance related to the big winning symbol E. Here, when the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed, the fourth jackpot game is executed, and after the fourth jackpot game, a high-probability, high-base game state is entered. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol E is stopped and displayed, the fifth jackpot game is executed, and after the fifth jackpot game, the low-probability low base game state is entered. Therefore, the end of the special figure fluctuation effect with the red symbol jackpot (deterministic red symbol jackpot) suggests that the fourth jackpot game will be executed and the high probability high base game state will be entered, and the special with the blue symbol jackpot The completion of the figure fluctuation effect (definite blue symbol jackpot) suggests that the fifth jackpot game is executed to enter the low-probability low-base game state.

As described above, the number of rounds related to the fourth jackpot game and the number of rounds related to the fifth jackpot game are the same, and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 14 in each round game of each jackpot game is also the same. Therefore, in the fourth jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game, the degree of expectation that a game ball can be acquired as a prize ball is the same. Therefore, the fourth big winning game and the fifth big winning game have the same degree of advantage for the player. On the other hand, regarding the game state after the jackpot game, the high-probability high-base game state is higher than the low-probability low-base game state in terms of both the probability of winning the jackpot and the ease of opening the second start port 12. It is advantageous to Therefore, as a whole, the jackpot pattern E is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot pattern D as the jackpot pattern type. Therefore, the player has the impression that the red symbols that constitute the definite red symbol jackpot are more advantageous than the blue symbols that constitute the definite blue symbol jackpot.

Furthermore, as described above, the blue symbol jackpot suggests that the jackpot symbol E, that is, the low-probability low base gaming state, and the red symbol jackpot suggest that the player is more likely to be in the jackpot symbol D, that is, the low-probability low base gaming state. It suggests that an advantageous high-probability high-base gaming state is reached. Therefore, the promotion effect that starts with the blue symbol jackpot is a performance of whether or not the blue symbol jackpot changes to a red symbol jackpot that suggests that the game state will be more advantageous to the player than the blue symbol jackpot, in other words. , is an effect as to whether or not the player will be in a relatively advantageous gaming state (promotion). On the other hand, the promotion effect that starts with the red symbol jackpot is a performance of whether or not the red symbol jackpot changes to a blue symbol jackpot that suggests that the game state is more disadvantageous to the player than the red symbol jackpot, in other words. , is an effect as to whether or not the player will be put in a relatively disadvantageous gaming state (demotion).

Next, special effects that can be executed in the second embodiment will be described. The special production is, in the probability variable production mode, from the N reach after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation production (SP reach fluctuation production) related to the SP reach fluctuation, the hit branch point related to the SP reach, in other words, the jackpot suggestion production, and It can be executed until just before the performance suggesting failure. As will be described later, in the second embodiment, an operation effect is started at a win-lose branch point related to SP reach. The operation effect is composed of an operation promotion effect and an operation result effect for prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k. While the operation promotion effect is being performed, that is, while there is a remaining time of the operation effective period related to the first effect button 40k, the moving image forming the SP reach background image G115 is stopped. Then, as the operation result effects, a big win suggestive effect and a losing suggestive effect are executed.

Also, the special effect is a effect that can progress step by step. Specifically, the special effect is started from the first stage, and can progress one stage at a time from there, and progresses up to the fifth stage. When a predetermined performance result that the special performance progresses to the fifth stage is derived, the stop display of the jackpot pattern D is performed, in other words, the fourth jackpot game is executed to enter a high-probability high-base game state. It is confirmed. That is, progressing to the fifth stage (deriving a predetermined effect result) in the special effect means that the stop display of the jackpot symbol D is performed (the fourth jackpot game is executed and the high probability high base game state is reached. ), and the special effect suggests that there is a high possibility that the jackpot symbol D will be stopped and displayed (the fourth jackpot game will be executed and the high probability high base game state will be entered). is. Note that the special effect is executed in parallel with the N reach and the SP reach without being related to the effect contents of the N reach and the SP reach.

Here, how the special effect progresses step by step will be described. A special effect is executed in the display section 50a. FIGS. 63(A) to 63(E) are diagrams locally showing how the special effect progresses step by step. FIG. 63(A) is a diagram showing the special effect in the first stage (at the start), FIG. 63(B) is a diagram showing the special effect progressing to the second stage, and FIG. FIG. 63(D) is a diagram showing the special effect progressing up to the 3rd stage, FIG. 63(E) is a diagram showing the special effect progressing up to the 5th stage. It is a figure showing production.

As shown in FIGS. 63(A) to 63(E), the special effect is executed using an image representing a clover (special effect image G50), and as the stages progress, the number of clover leaves increases ( The clover is gradually formed), and when it progresses to the final fifth stage, the clover is completed. Specifically, the first-stage special effect consists of a first-stage image G50a representing the stem of the clover. G50b is displayed so that the first leaf blooms at a predetermined position (right side) from the tip of the stem related to the first stage image G50a, and when the special effect progresses to the third stage, the second leaf of the clover is displayed. is displayed so that a second leaf blooms at a location (lower side) different from the second stage image G50b from the tip of the stem related to the first stage image G50a, and a special effect is performed. When progressing to the fourth stage, the fourth stage image G50d representing the third leaf of the clover is displayed from the tip of the stem related to the first stage image G50a to the second stage image G50b and the third stage image G50c. When the third leaf appears to bloom at the location (left side) and the special effect progresses to the fifth stage, the fifth stage image G50e representing the fourth (last) leaf of the clover changes to the first stage image. From the tip of the stem related to G50a, the fourth leaf is displayed at a location (upper side) different from the second stage image G50b, the third stage image G50c, and the fourth stage image G50d.

Next, the conditions (progress conditions) for the progress of the special effect will be described. The progression conditions include a first condition for proceeding from the first stage to the second stage, a second condition for proceeding from the second stage to the third stage, and a second condition for proceeding from the third stage to the fourth stage. and a fourth condition for proceeding from the fourth stage to the fifth stage (final stage). A table showing the contents of each condition is shown in FIG. 63(F).

As shown in FIG. 63(F), the first condition is that 20 or more balls are entered into the second starting hole 12 after the ready-to-win state is established, and it is determined that "progress" is made in the first progress determination, which will be described later. That is. Similarly, the second condition is that 50 or more balls are entered into the second starting hole 12 after the ready-to-win state is established, and that the game is determined to "progress" in the second progress determination, which will be described later. The third condition is that 75 or more balls are entered into the second starting hole 12 after the ready-to-win state is established, and that the game is determined to "progress" in the third progress determination, which will be described later. The fourth condition is that 100 or more balls are entered into the second starting port 12 after the ready-to-win state is established, and that the game is determined to "progress" in the fourth progress determination, which will be described later.

Next, the first progress determination, the second progress determination, the third progress determination, and the fourth progress determination, which constitute the progress conditions related to the special effect, will be described. Note that, hereinafter, the first progress determination, the second progress determination, the third progress determination, and the fourth progress determination may be collectively referred to as "progress determination".

The production control microcomputer 121 counts the number of winnings to the second start port 12 after the reach is established in the SP reach fluctuation production (hereinafter referred to as "the number of winnings after reach") in order to perform various progress determinations. . Therefore, first, an example of control related to counting the number of post-reach winning prizes by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described.

Although not shown, in the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 issues a command indicating that the second starting hole 12 has won in the second starting hole winning ball process of step S208 (second starting hole winning count designation command ) is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The set second start opening winning count designation command is output to the effect control board 120 in the output process (S101). Therefore, the above-mentioned second start mouth winning command is output to the effect control board 120 when the special figure 2 reservation number is less than the upper limit value (4) of the special figure 2 reservation number, whereas the second start The winning prize count designation command is regardless of whether the special figure 2 reservation number is less than the upper limit value (4) of the special figure 2 reservation number, in other words, regardless of whether the special figure 2 reservation has occurred. When the second starting port 12 is won, it is always output to the effect control board 120.例文帳に追加

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process of step S4201, appropriately determines whether or not the second start opening winning prize count designation command is received, and only when it is determined that it has been received, the probability change It is determined whether or not it is after the reach of the SP reach fluctuation performance in the performance mode. The effect control microcomputer 121 adds "1" to the winning number after reach only when it is determined that it is after reach of the SP reach variation effect in the variable probability effect mode. Specifically, a predetermined area of the production RAM 124 is provided with a counter for counting the number of prizes won after reach (post-reach prize number counter), and the production control microcomputer 121 controls the SP reach fluctuation production in the variable probability production mode. When it is determined that it is after reach, the counter value of the post-reach winning prize counter is incremented by "1", thereby adding "1" to the post-reach winning prize number. Thus, the effect control microcomputer 121 counts the number of post-reach winning prizes using the post-reach winning prize number counter, and confirms the counter value of the post-reach winning prize number counter, thereby grasping the number of post-reach winning prizes. can.

Incidentally, the production control microcomputer 121, for example, by referring to the production mode flag set in the production RAM 124 and the special figure fluctuation production data, whether the SP reach fluctuation production is executed in the probability variation production mode can be confirmed. In addition, in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124, a timer (production timer) for counting a prescribed production time is provided, and the production control microcomputer 121 starts the SP reach fluctuation production in the variable probability production mode. , The time from the start of the SP ready-to-win variation performance until the ready-to-win is established (reach establishment time: for example, 6 seconds) is set in the timer for production. The time set in the performance timer is appropriately updated by subtracting 1 msec each in the timer updating process of step S4104. Therefore, the fact that the SP reach fluctuation effect is being executed in the variable probability effect mode and the effect timer is "0" indicates that it is after the reach of the SP reach variable effect in the variable probability effect mode. . Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that it is after the reach of the SP reach variation performance in the probability variable performance mode when the performance timer is "0" in the SP reach variable performance in the probability variable performance mode.

In addition, for example, the production control microcomputer 121, when executing the SP reach variation production in the variable probability production mode, when the operation promotion production at the winning branch point related to the SP reach ends, after the reach winning number counter Reset (counter value = 0).

Next, various progress determinations will be described. For example, the effect control microcomputer 121, when receiving the second start opening winning count designation command, adds "1" to the counter value of the post-reach winning prize counter, and then performs progress determination processing for performing various progress determinations. . In addition, in order to perform the progress determination process, the production control microcomputer 121 is provided in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124 to indicate the stage of the special production (special "1" is set in the performance stage counter). As will be described later, when the stage of the special effect is the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th stages, the counter values of the special effect stage counter are 2, 3, 4 and 5 accordingly.

The effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the stage related to the special effect is the first stage in the progress determination process. It is determined whether or not the above is satisfied. Here, if the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the number of winning prizes after reach is not "20" or more, it finishes the progress determination process, and if it determines that the number of winning prizes after reach is "20" or more, the first Make progress judgment. The first progress determination is executed with reference to the first progress determination table. A configuration example of the first progress determination table is shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 64(A), the first progress determination table is associated with the special figure lottery result. Specifically, as the first progress determination table, the first progress determination table associated with the jackpot pattern D, the first progress determination table associated with the jackpot pattern E, and the loss (SP loss variation) A first progress determination table is provided.

In the first progress determination table shown in FIG. 64(A), the selection rate of progressing the special effect (upgrading to the second stage)/not progressing (maintaining the first stage) is given as shown in FIG. 64(A). It is appropriately set so as to achieve the selectivity.

As shown in FIG. 64(A), the special effect in the case of the jackpot pattern D is determined to proceed with a probability of 25% (raise to the second stage), while it does not proceed with a probability of 75% (second stage). Stage 1 is maintained), and the special effect in the case of the jackpot pattern E is determined to proceed with a probability of 20% (raise to the second stage), while it is determined not to proceed with a probability of 80% (second stage). Level 1 is maintained), and the special effect in case of failure is determined to progress with a probability of 12% (raise to the second stage), while it is determined not to progress with a probability of 88% (first stage ) is determined. In this way, there is a possibility that it will be determined to progress (to be raised to the second stage) in any of the jackpot pattern D, the jackpot pattern E, and the loss. That is, in any case, there is a possibility that the special effect progresses from the first stage to the second stage. In addition, there is a high possibility that it will be determined to progress (to be raised to the second stage) in the order of jackpot pattern D>jackpot pattern E>losing. That is, the special effect is most likely to proceed to the second stage in the case of the jackpot symbol D, and the special effect is most difficult to proceed to the second stage in the case of a loss.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the first progress determination "does not progress (maintains the first stage)", the progress determination process is finished, and the first progress determination "progresses (to the second stage)". If it is determined that the number of prizes won after reach is "20" or more, the first condition is established, so the counter value of the special stage counter is changed from "1". Change to "2" to raise the stage related to the special performance from the first stage to the second stage, and raise the stage related to the special performance from the first stage to the second stage (progress the special performance to the second stage). A command (special effect second stage command) indicating this is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. The special effect second stage command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004).

When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the special effect second stage command, the stage related to the special effect on the display section 50a is raised from the first stage to the second stage. Specifically, the image CPU 141 displays a second stage image G50b in addition to the already displayed first stage image G50a in the above-described special effect image G50.

If the production control microcomputer 121 determines in the progress determination process that the stage related to the special production is not the first stage, then it determines whether or not the stage related to the special production is the second stage. If it is determined that there are two stages, then it is determined whether or not the number of post-reach winning prizes is "50" or more. Here, if the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the number of winning prizes after reach is not "50" or more, the progress determination process is finished, and if it is determined that the number of winning prizes after reach is "50" or more, the second Make progress judgment. The second progress determination is executed with reference to the second progress determination table. A configuration example of the second progress determination table is shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 64(B), the second progress determination table is associated with the special figure lottery result. Specifically, as the second progress determination table, the second progress determination table associated with the jackpot pattern D, the second progress determination table associated with the jackpot pattern E, and the loss (SP loss variation) A second progress determination table is provided.

In the second progress determination table shown in FIG. 64(B), the selection rate of progressing the special effects (upgrading to the third stage)/not progressing (maintaining the second stage) is given as shown in FIG. 64(B). It is appropriately set so as to achieve the selectivity.

As shown in FIG. 64(B), the special effect in the case of the jackpot pattern D is determined to proceed with a probability of 20% (raise to the third stage), while it does not proceed with a probability of 80% (second stage). 2nd stage is maintained), and the special effect in the case of the jackpot pattern E is determined to progress with a probability of 15% (raise to the third stage), while it is determined not to progress with a probability of 85% (second stage). 2nd stage), and in the case of a loss, the special effect is determined to progress with a probability of 8% (raise to the third stage), while it is determined not to progress with a probability of 92% (second stage ) is determined. In this way, there is a possibility that it will be determined to progress (to be raised to the third stage) in any of the jackpot pattern D, the jackpot pattern E, and the loss. That is, in any case, there is a possibility that the special effect progresses from the second stage to the third stage. In addition, there is a high possibility that it will be determined to proceed (up to the third stage) in the order of jackpot pattern D>jackpot pattern E>losing. That is, the special effect is most likely to proceed to the third stage in the case of the jackpot symbol D, and the special effect is most difficult to proceed to the third stage in the case of a loss.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that "not progress (maintain the second stage)" in the second progress determination, the progress determination process is finished, and the second progress determination "progresses (to the third stage). If it is determined that the number of prizes won after reach is "50" or more, the second condition is established, so the counter value of the special stage counter is changed from "2" Change to "3" to raise the stage related to the special performance from the second stage to the third stage, and raise the stage related to the special performance from the second stage to the third stage (progress the special performance to the third stage). A command (special effect third stage command) indicating that is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. The special effect third stage command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004).

When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the special effect third stage command, the stage related to the special effect on the display section 50a is raised from the second stage to the third stage. Specifically, the image CPU 141 further displays a third stage image G50c in addition to the already displayed first stage image G50a and second stage image G50b in the special effect image G50.

Further, when the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the stage related to the special production is not the second stage, it next determines whether or not the stage related to the special production is the third stage. If it is determined that there is, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the post-reach prize winning number is "75" or more. Here, if the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the number of winning prizes after reach is not "75" or more, it finishes the progress determination process, and if it determines that the number of winning prizes after reach is "75" or more, the third Make progress judgment. The third progress determination is executed with reference to the third progress determination table. A configuration example of the third progress determination table is shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG.64(C), the 3rd progress determination table is matched with the special figure lottery result. Specifically, as the third progress determination table, the third progress determination table associated with the jackpot pattern D, the third progress determination table associated with the jackpot pattern E, and the loss (SP loss variation) A third progress determination table is provided.

In the third progress determination table shown in FIG. 64(C), the selection rate of progressing the special effect (upgrading to the fourth stage)/not progressing (maintaining the third stage) is given as shown in FIG. 64(C). It is appropriately set so as to achieve the selectivity.

As shown in FIG. 64(C), the special effect in the case of the jackpot pattern D is determined to progress with a probability of 15% (raise to the fourth stage), while it does not progress with a probability of 85% (fourth stage). 3 stages), and for the special effect in the case of the jackpot pattern E, it is determined to proceed with a probability of 8% (raise to the 4th stage), while it does not proceed with a probability of 92% (the 4th stage). It is decided to maintain the 3rd stage), and for the special effect in case of failure, it is decided to progress with a probability of 0% (raise to the 4th stage), while it is determined not to progress with a 100% probability (the 3rd stage ) is determined. In this way, both the jackpot pattern D and the jackpot pattern E may be determined to progress (to the fourth stage), but in the case of losing, it progresses (to the fourth stage). ) is unlikely to be determined. That is, the progress up to the fourth stage of the special effect suggests winning of a jackpot, more specifically, winning of a jackpot pattern D or a jackpot pattern E (at least, execution of a jackpot game). In addition, there is a high possibility that it will be determined to proceed (to be raised to the fourth stage) in the order of jackpot pattern D>jackpot pattern E. That is, the special effect is most likely to proceed to the fourth stage in the case of the jackpot symbol D, and the special effect is most difficult to proceed to the fourth stage in the case of a loss.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that "not progress (maintain the third stage)" in the third progress determination, it ends the progress determination process, and "progresses (to the fourth stage)" in the third progress determination. If it is determined that the number of prizes won after reach is "75" or more, the third condition is established, so the counter value of the special stage counter is changed from "3" Change to "4" to raise the stage related to the special effect from the third stage to the fourth stage, and a command indicating to raise the stage related to the special effect from the third stage to the fourth stage (special effect fourth stage command) in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. The special effect fourth stage command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004).

When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the special effect fourth stage command, the stage related to the special effect on the display section 50a is raised from the third stage to the fourth stage. Specifically, the image CPU 141 displays a fourth stage image G50d in addition to the already displayed first stage image G50a, second stage image G50b, and third stage image G50c in the aforementioned special effect image G50. display.

In addition, when the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the stage related to the special production is not the third stage, it next determines whether or not the stage related to the special production is the fourth stage. If it is determined that there is, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the number of post-reach winning prizes is "100" or more. Here, if the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the number of winning prizes after reach is not "100" or more, the progress determination process is finished, and if it is determined that the number of winning prizes after reach is "100" or more, the fourth Make progress judgment. The fourth progress determination is executed with reference to the fourth progress determination table. A configuration example of the fourth progress determination table is shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 64(D), the fourth progress determination table is associated with the special figure lottery result. Specifically, as the fourth progress determination table, a fourth progress determination table associated with the jackpot symbol D and a fourth progress determination table associated with the jackpot symbol E are provided.

In the fourth progress determination table shown in FIG. 64(D), the selection rate of progressing the special effect (increasing to the fifth stage)/not progressing (maintaining the fourth stage) is given as shown in FIG. 64(D). It is appropriately set so as to achieve the selectivity.

As shown in FIG. 64(D), the special effect in the case of the jackpot pattern D is determined to progress with a probability of 10% (raise to the fifth stage), while it does not progress with a probability of 90% (fifth stage). 4 stages), and for the special effect in the case of the jackpot pattern E, it is determined to proceed with a probability of 0% (raise to the 5th stage), while it is determined not to proceed with a probability of 100% (the 5th stage). 4 stages). In this way, only in the case of the jackpot pattern D, there is a possibility that it will be determined to progress (raise to the fifth stage), but in the case of the jackpot pattern E, it will be determined to progress (raise to the fifth stage). Not possible. That is, progress to the fifth stage of the special effect suggests winning of the jackpot symbol D (fourth jackpot game is executed to enter a high-probability, high-base game state).

When the production control microcomputer 121 determines that "not progress (maintain the fourth stage)" in the fourth progress determination, the progress determination process is finished, and the fourth progress determination "progresses (to the fifth stage). If it is determined that the number of prizes won after reach is "100" or more, the fourth condition is established, so the counter value of the special effect stage counter is changed from "4". Command to change to "5" to raise the stage related to the special effect from the fourth stage to the fifth stage, and to raise the stage related to the special effect from the fourth stage to the fifth stage (special effect fifth stage command ) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. The special effect fifth stage command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004).

When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the special effect fifth step command, the step related to the special effect is raised from the fourth step to the fifth step on the display section 50a. Specifically, in the above-described special effect image G50, in addition to the already displayed first stage image G50a, second stage image G50b, third stage image G50c, and fourth stage image G50d, the image CPU 141 Furthermore, a fifth stage image G50e is displayed. In this case, the image CPU 141 provides an effect (probability variation confirmation suggestion effect) that suggests that the winning of the jackpot symbol D (the fourth jackpot game is executed and a high-probability high-base game state is entered) is confirmed. Then, an image G51 (probability variation confirmation suggesting performance image G51) indicating that the winning of the jackpot symbol D (fourth jackpot game is executed and enters a high-probability high-base game state) is confirmed is further displayed. The probability variation confirmation suggestion effect will be described later.

In this way, the effect control microcomputer 121, when receiving the second start opening winning count designation command based on the winning to the second start opening 12, if it is after the reach of the SP reach fluctuation effect in the variable probability effect mode, in other words Then, when there is a winning in the second start port 12 after the reach of the SP reach variable performance in the variable probability performance mode, the number of winnings is counted after the reach and progress determination processing is performed. The effect control microcomputer 121, in the progress determination process, the number of wins after reach is a predetermined number associated with the stage related to the special effect at that time (first stage = 20, second stage = 50, third stage = 75, fourth stage = 100) or higher, progress determination associated with that stage (first stage = first progress determination, second stage = second progress determination, third stage = third progress determination, 4th stage = 4th progress judgment) is performed. Therefore, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs the first progress determination every time the second start port 12 wins if the stage related to the special performance is the first stage and the number of prizes won after reach is 20 or more. The stage related to the performance is the second stage, and if the number of prizes won after reach is 50 or more, the second progress determination is performed every time the second start gate 12 wins, and the stage related to the special performance is the third stage. , If the number of winning prizes after reach is 75 or more, the third progress determination is performed each time the second start port 12 wins, the stage related to the special effect is the fourth stage, and the number of winning prizes after reach is 100 or more. For example, every time the second starting port 12 is won, the fourth progress determination is performed. Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 advances the special performance by one stage when it is determined to progress in each progress determination.

Further, according to the first progress determination to the fourth progress determination, the special effect with the jackpot pattern D can progress to the fifth stage, and the special effect with the jackpot pattern E can progress to the fourth stage, The special performance for losing can proceed up to the third stage. Therefore, the progress of the special effect to the fourth stage is a suggestion that at least the jackpot game is executed, and the progress of the special effect to the fifth stage means that the jackpot game is executed and the high probability high base game is played. It is a suggestion of becoming a state. It should be noted that for any special effect, the probability that it will be determined to progress decreases as the stage increases within the range in which progress is possible. In other words, the higher the stage, the more difficult the special effect progresses within the progressable range.

Further, the progress condition for progressing the special effect, in other words, the progress condition for increasing the stage related to the special effect includes the number of wins after reach. Therefore, at least as long as the game ball is not shot toward the second starting port 12, the special effect will not proceed. That is, the special effect progresses while being affected by the shooting condition of the game ball toward the second starting port 12 in particular. Further, the progress condition for each stage includes that the progress determination associated with each stage is determined to "progress". Therefore, no matter how many game balls are shot toward the second starting port 12 and continue to win the second starting port 12, the special performance does not proceed unless it is determined to "proceed" in the progress determination. In addition, the probability of being determined to "progress" in each progress determination varies depending on the special figure lottery result. Therefore, the progress of the special production is also affected by the special drawing lottery result. Therefore, the player can guess the special figure lottery result (jackpot pattern D, jackpot pattern E, loss) based on the progress of the special effect. Thus, it can be said that the special effect progresses while being affected by the state of shooting the game ball toward the second starting port 12 and the result of the special drawing lottery.

Next, a specific example of the special effects performed on the display section 50a will be described. Figures 65 to 67 are diagrams showing how the special effect progresses up to the fifth stage in the jackpot D promotion SP variation effect in the probability variable effect mode, and Figure 68 shows the results after the winning/falling branch point in the jackpot D promotion SP variation effect. It is a figure showing a state.

65 to 68, the pending icon and the display of the icon are omitted. In addition, the change pattern of the jackpot production pattern for the promotion production related to the jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation production is determined by "blue pattern → red pattern" by the jackpot production pattern judgment, and by the production pattern judgment, the reach production pattern and the first time. It is assumed that the jackpot performance symbol is determined to be "4 symbols" and the second big hit performance symbol is determined to be "7 symbols".

For example, as shown in FIG. 65(A), in the probability variation production mode, the special production is started immediately after reach is established in a superimposed manner on the probability variation background image G120. In the special performance, first, along with suggesting the start of the special performance, a performance explaining the special performance (special performance start suggesting performance) is executed for a predetermined performance time (for example, 2 seconds). The specific effect content of the effect suggesting the start of the special effect can be appropriately set within the range in which the player can understand that the special effect is to be started, the purpose of the special effect and the progress conditions, but the second embodiment. Then, as shown in FIG. 65(B), an image G60 (special effect start suggesting image G60) indicating that the special effect is to be started and explaining the special effect is displayed.

The display content of the special effect start suggesting image G60 can also be appropriately set within a range where the player can understand that the special effect is to be started and the purpose and progress conditions of the special effect. , suggests that the special production will start, and consists of the phrase "Aim for the electric chew, complete the clover, and grab happiness!"

When the special effect start suggesting effect is started and a predetermined effect time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the special effect start suggesting effect ends by disappearing the special effect start suggesting image G60. In addition, in the second embodiment, when the effect suggesting the start of the special effect ends, the N-reach continues.

Then, when the effect suggesting the start of the special effect ends, the special effect is started in earnest. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 65(C), the effect control microcomputer 121 displays a special effect image G50 composed of a first stage image G50a in order to start the special effect from the first stage. . In this way, the special effect image G50 in which the first stage image G50a is displayed but the second stage image G50b, the third stage image G50c, the fourth stage image G50d, and the fifth stage image G50e are not displayed is , suggesting that the stage related to the special effect is the first stage.

After the production control microcomputer 121 starts the special production in earnest, as shown in FIG. Regardless of the situation, according to the number of winning prizes after reach and the determination result of each progress determination based on the special drawing lottery result, the special effect is appropriately progressed. However, in order for the special effect to proceed, the number of prize balls after reach is required to be equal to or greater than a predetermined number. Therefore, although not shown, thereafter, the game ball continues to be shot toward the second starting port 12, moderately wins the second starting port 12, and is determined to "progress" in each progress determination as appropriate. Assume that

There is no relationship between the timing of fulfillment of each progress condition of the special effect and the progress of N reach and SP reach, but below, the special effect progresses to the 5th stage in parallel with the progress of N reach and SP reach. An example of how to proceed will be described. For example, it is assumed that the first condition is met when the jackpot D promotion SP variation effect progresses from the situation shown in FIG. 65(C) and the N reach ends. In this case, as shown in FIG. 65(D), the effect control microcomputer 121 raises the stage related to the special effect from the first stage to the second stage (progresses the special effect to the second stage). A second stage image G50b is further displayed in the effect image G50. In this way, the special effect image G50 in which the first stage image G50a and the second stage image G50b are displayed but the third stage image G50c, the fourth stage image G50d and the fifth stage image G50e are not displayed. suggests that the stage related to special effects is the second stage.

Next, while the stage relating to the special performance is held at the second stage, the jackpot D promotion SP variation performance further progresses, developing into SP reach as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), it is assumed that the second condition is met when the above-described scene in which the main character and the enemy character face each other. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 changes the special effect image G50 to the third stage image G50c in order to raise the stage related to the special effect from the second stage to the third stage (progress the special effect to the third stage). Show more. In this way, the first stage image G50a, the second stage image G50b, and the third stage image G50c are displayed, but the fourth stage image G50d and the fifth stage image G50e are not displayed. suggests that the stage related to special effects is the third stage.

Furthermore, it is assumed that the third condition is satisfied when the SP reach progresses and a predetermined scene in the SP reach occurs as shown in FIG. 66(C). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 changes the special effect image G50 to the fourth stage image G50d in order to raise the stage related to the special effect from the third stage to the fourth stage (progress the special effect to the fourth stage). Show more. In this way, the special effect image G50 in which the first stage image G50a, the second stage image G50b, the third stage image G50c, and the fourth stage image G50d are displayed but the fifth stage image G50e is not displayed is , suggesting that the stage related to the special performance is the fourth stage. Then, since the special effect has progressed to the fourth stage, it is determined here that the jackpot game is to be executed.

Then, while the stage relating to the special effect is maintained at the fourth stage, the SP reach progresses further, and as shown in FIG. As described above, in the second embodiment, the operation effect is executed at the win/lose branch point of the SP reach. In the operation effect, first, an operation effective period related to the first effect button 40k is generated, and an operation promotion effect constituted by displaying the operation promotion effect image G12 described above is executed.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 67(B) to 67(C), in the operation valid period related to the win/lose junction of the SP reach, when the time elapses without the first production button 40k being operated, the second Assume that four conditions are satisfied. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 changes the special effect image G50 to the fifth step image G50e in order to raise the stage related to the special effect from the fourth step to the fifth step (progress the special effect to the fifth step). Show more. In this way, the special effect image G50 in which the first step image G50a, the second step image G50b, the third step image G50c, the fourth step image G50d, and the fifth step image G50e are displayed is the step related to the special effect. is the fifth stage. Then, since the special performance has progressed to the fifth stage, it is determined that the fourth jackpot game is executed and the high-probability high-base game state is entered.

Further, as described above, when the stage related to the special effect progresses to the fifth stage, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the variable probability confirmation suggestion effect composed of the display of the variable probability confirmation suggestion effect image G51. The variable probability fixed suggestion effect image G51 consists of a first variable probability fixed suggestion effect image G51a representing a ladybug and a second variable probability fixed suggestion effect image G51b composed of a speech balloon representing the words "get happiness!".

In the probability variation confirmation suggestion performance, first, the first probability variation confirmation suggestion performance image G51a appears at a predetermined position away from the special performance image G50a, and the first probability variation confirmation suggestion performance is performed like a ladybug flying toward the clover from there. The image G51a moves toward the special effect image G50a. Then, finally, the first variable probability confirmation suggestion effect image G51a stops superimposed at the position of the third stage image G50c so that the ladybug stops on the leaf of the clover. Furthermore, at that time, the second probability change fixed suggestion effect image G51b is displayed in the vicinity of the first probability change fixed suggestion effect image G51a so that the ladybug utters “get happiness!”. It should be noted that "happiness", which is a part of the dialogue forming the second specific suggestive effect image G51b, is associated with the "high-probability, high-base game state" which is the most advantageous game state for the player. "Get" suggests that "there will be a high probability high base game state".

After the special performance progresses to the fifth stage, if there is an operation while the operation promotion performance is being executed, or if there is no operation while the operation promotion performance is being executed, the effective operation time elapses. Then, the operation prompting effect is terminated and the operation result effect is executed. That is, in the operation presentation, the presentation is switched from the operation promotion presentation to the operation result presentation. Then, when the operation promotion performance ends, the special performance ends regardless of the stage of the special performance that is progressing at that time. It should be noted that, when the probability variation fixed suggestion effect is being executed, the probability variation fixed suggestion effect ends together with the special effect. The special effect ends when the special effect image G50 disappears, and the variable probability confirmation suggestion effect ends when the variable probability confirmation suggestion effect image G51 disappears.

In the second embodiment, as the operation result effect related to the win-loss junction of the jackpot D promotion SP variation effect, a movable object effect as shown in FIG. 68(A) is executed. In the movable body effect, the effect image G13 associated with the movement of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display unit 50a. Here, the special effect image G50 and the probability variation confirmation suggesting effect image G51 are erased by the effect image G13. Then, the special effect and the probability variation fixed suggestion effect end. In addition, since the movable body production in this case is not executed in the SP loss variation production, it is a production that suggests a big hit. Then, after the movable body effect, scenes as shown in FIGS. 27(A-1) to 27(B-1) are displayed as a jackpot suggestion effect, although not shown in FIG. be. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 68(B), a provisional stop display (temporary stop display) of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in a manner indicating a big hit by the four symbols forming the reach. And promotion production starts from here. In the promotion effect, from the temporary stop display (temporary stop display) of the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing a big hit with 4 patterns, as shown in FIG. The performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which indicate a state in which the same performance symbols are lined up in a horizontal line so that the jackpot performance symbols are switched in order, are successively displayed at a speed at which visual recognition is easy. A jackpot production pattern inciting production scrolling from top to bottom is performed. The jackpot performance pattern fanning performance ends when it is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds).

As described above, in this example, "7 symbols" are determined as the second jackpot effect pattern, so as shown in FIG. At the same time as the jackpot production pattern inciting production is completed, as a jackpot production pattern confirmation production, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode showing the jackpot with 7 patterns are definitely stopped and displayed (the red pattern becomes a jackpot with 7 patterns. ).

In the examples shown in FIGS. 65 to 67, the special effect has progressed to the fifth stage, but even during the execution of the special figure variation effect related to the jackpot symbol D, the second start port 12 Depending on the shooting situation of the game ball and the judgment result of the progress judgment, the special effect may end without progressing to the fifth stage. That is, the special effect may end in the first to fourth stages. In this case, it is not determined that the fourth jackpot game will be executed and the high probability high base game state will be entered when the special effect ends.

Furthermore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 65 to 67, the jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation production is executed as the special figure fluctuation production related to the jackpot pattern D, but in the case of the jackpot D normal SP fluctuation production, the operation result production is the same. A special effect can be executed until just before . In this case, as in the case of the jackpot D promotion SP fluctuation effect, the operation effect is executed at the winning/losing branch point, and after that, the operation promotion effect, the operation result effect, and the jackpot suggestion effect are executed. The performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stop-displayed in a manner indicating a big win. In addition, although detailed explanation is omitted, in the case of premium SP jackpot fluctuation production, special production can be executed in the same way as promotion SP jackpot fluctuation production until just before it develops into premier reach, and when it develops into premier reach. , the special effect is forcibly terminated. This is because it is determined that the fourth jackpot game will be executed and the high probability high base game state will be established.

Further, in the examples of FIGS. 65 to 67, the special effect progresses to the fifth stage, but for example, if the special figure variation effect is the special figure variation effect related to the jackpot pattern E, the special effect is the highest. But you can only progress to the 4th stage. Furthermore, in the case of the special figure fluctuation production related to the big hit E, as in the case of the special figure fluctuation production related to the big hit pattern D, the operation production is started at the winning branch point, and when the operation promotion production ends, the second When the special effects of the 1st to 4th stages are completed, the movable body effect shown in FIG. 68(A) is executed as the operation result effect.

Then, when the special figure variation performance is the jackpot E promotion SP variation performance, similarly to the case of the jackpot D promotion SP variation performance, the jackpot suggesting performance is executed following the movable body performance to indicate the first big win. After the provisional stop display (temporary stop display) of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the promotion performance is started. In the promotion performance, as shown in FIG. 68(C), the big win performance symbol boosting performance is executed in the same manner as in the case of the big win D promotion SP variation performance. However, the change pattern of the promotion effect for the jackpot pattern E is "blue pattern jackpot -> blue pattern jackpot" or "red pattern jackpot -> blue pattern jackpot", so as shown in Fig. 68(B). , When the promotion performance is started with the blue symbol jackpot, the blue symbol jackpot is finally achieved by any of the blue symbols determined by the performance symbol determination.

In addition, in the case of the SP loss variation effect, the special effect can proceed only up to the third stage at the maximum. Furthermore, in this case, as in the case of the jackpot D promotion SP variation effect, etc., the operation effect is started at the winning/losing branch point, and the operation promotion effect is executed, but the operation result effect is shown in FIG. Thus, the entire display section 50a is blacked out. Then, in the case of the SP losing variable effect, the special effect image G50 is erased by blackout, and the special effect ends. In addition, since the blackout of the display section 50a in this case is not performed in the SP big hit variation effect, it is an effect suggesting a failure. After the blackout of the display section 50a, scenes such as shown in FIGS. is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 69(B), a provisional stop display (temporary stop display) of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in a mode showing a loss including the 4 symbols forming the ready-to-win. Then, as shown in FIG. 69(C), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped as they are, and the definitive stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in a manner indicating a failure.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine PY2, it is possible to execute a special effect that can progress step by step. The special effect can progress up to the final fifth stage. Then, when the special figure variation effect is being executed, in detail, before the jackpot suggesting effect and the losing suggesting effect are executed, a predetermined effect result that the special effect progresses to the final fifth stage is obtained. Once derived, the jackpot symbol E is never stopped and the jackpot symbol D is always stopped. In a sense, when the predetermined effect result that the special effect progresses to the final fifth stage is derived, the stop display of the jackpot symbol E (the fifth jackpot game is executed and the low-probability low-base game state is entered) There is a possibility that the stop display of the jackpot pattern D (the fourth jackpot game is executed and the high probability high base game state is entered: the second specific result) is performed, which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific result). It can be said that it is expensive. Therefore, before the stop display of the jackpot pattern D is performed, the player can expect that the stop display of the jackpot pattern D is performed (the fourth jackpot game is executed and the stop display of the jackpot pattern D is performed). You can have expectations for becoming a high-probability base game state). Here, in order to derive a predetermined effect result in the special effect, it is necessary to win at least the game ball into the second start hole 12.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to positively shoot game balls to the player who wants to know the result of the special drawing lottery in advance, thereby reducing boredom with the game and improving the amusement of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY2, when the special performance is being executed, the special performance does not progress even if the second starting port 12 is won, unless it is determined to "proceed" in the progress determination. That is, even if the second starting port 12 is won, a predetermined effect result may not be derived in the special effect. Therefore, it is possible to increase the joy and gratitude felt by the player when a predetermined effect result is derived in the special effect, and improve the effect of the special effect. Furthermore, the special effect can be executed when the SP reach variation effect is being executed, and in order to derive a predetermined effect result in the special effect, at least 100 game balls must enter the second start port 12. need to let Here, since the special performance is executed while one special figure fluctuation display is being executed, the special figure 2 reserved number is not reduced during the execution of the special performance. On top of that, the fact that at least 100 game balls win the second start port 12 means that the upper limit of the number of special figures 2 reserved is "4". Winning the game ball in the second starting port 12 in the state of reaching the value is a condition for deriving a predetermined effect result in the special effect. Therefore, the interest in the game is further improved, and the player who wants to know the result of the special drawing lottery in advance can be made to shoot the game ball and become active in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY2, whether the jackpot pattern E is stopped or displayed (whether the fifth jackpot game is executed and enters a low probability low base game state) or whether the jackpot pattern D is stopped or displayed ( Whether the fourth jackpot game is executed and the high-probability high-base game state is entered) or whether the stop display of the jackpot pattern E is performed (the fifth jackpot game is executed and the low-probability low-base game state is entered) ) It is possible to execute a jackpot performance symbol boosting performance for inciting whether the jackpot symbol D will be stopped (whether the fourth jackpot game will be executed and the high probability high base game state will be entered). Therefore, although the player is thrilled by the promotion performance, a predetermined performance result may be derived by the special performance before the promotion performance. In such a case, since a predetermined performance result has been derived, the stop display of the jackpot pattern D is performed during the promotion performance (the fourth jackpot game is executed and a high-probability high-base game state is entered). is confirmed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the promotion performance and the big win performance pattern inciting performance with a sense of superiority.

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Next, a modified example of the pachinko game machine PY2 according to the second embodiment will be described. It should be noted that it is also possible to appropriately combine the modification examples described below.

In the second embodiment, the special effect can progress up to the fifth stage, but the number of stages that can progress is not limited to five and may be changed as appropriate. Moreover, the special effect may be a effect of whether or not a predetermined result is derived, instead of progressing step by step. In this case, an effect is executed that suggests that the conditions for deriving the predetermined result are established and the predetermined result is derived, and until then, the predetermined result leading to the derivation of the predetermined result is executed. may be continuously executed, or may not be executed. Furthermore, the special effect may be made to progress continuously like a timer instead of progressing in stages.

Further, in the special effect, the specific contents of the conditions for progressing the stage may be changed as appropriate. For example, progress may not be determined for all stages, or for some stages, and the stage may progress when the condition regarding the number of wins after reach is satisfied. Furthermore, the threshold value of the number of wins after reach for each stage may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the probability of being determined to “progress” in each progress determination may be changed as appropriate.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the threshold value for the number of post-reach winnings in each stage is the same regardless of the special figure lottery result, but it may be different based on the special figure lottery result. In this case, the threshold value for the number of prizes after reach increases as the degree of advantage to the player related to the special lottery result decreases (jackpot pattern D < jackpot pattern E < loss). You can do it. In addition, in the second embodiment, the probability of being determined to "progress" in the progress determination related to each stage is set to increase as the degree of advantage to the player related to the special figure lottery result increases. However, it may be the same regardless of the special figure lottery result.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the second starting port 12 is used as a condition for deriving a predetermined effect result that the special effect progresses in stages and finally reaches the fifth stage, which is the final stage. Although the number of prizes won after reach is included based on the fact that the player won a prize, the target of prizes is not limited to the second start port 12 and may be changed as appropriate. In the second embodiment, in addition to the second starting hole 12, a first starting hole 11, a general prize winning hole 10, a gate 13, a big winning hole 14, and an out hole 19 are provided as those through which the game ball can pass. However, the number of passes through any one of them, or a suitable combination of any of them, may be the number of passes. Also, instead of the number of times a game ball has passed through a passage through which a game ball can pass, such as the second starting port 12, the number of game balls put out may be included in the conditions for deriving a predetermined performance result.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the special effect can be started immediately after the ready-to-win state is established and can be executed until immediately before the operation result effect, but the start timing and end timing of the special effect can be changed as appropriate. The start timing of the special performance may be appropriately changed, such as immediately after the start of the special figure variation performance, during the normal variation, during the N reach, or at the start of the SP reach. Also, the end timing of the special effect may be appropriately changed to the start of the SP reach, a predetermined scene of the SP reach, or a win-lose branch point.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the special effect can be executed in the SP reach fluctuation effect, but it may also be executable in the special figure fluctuation effect related to the N loss fluctuation and the special figure fluctuation effect related to the shortening fluctuation. In addition, it is possible to execute a type of ready-to-win production other than N-reach and SP-to-reach, and it may be possible to execute a special production as appropriate even in the special figure fluctuation production in which the ready-to-reach production is executed.

In addition, in the second embodiment, if a predetermined effect result is derived in which the special effect progresses in stages and finally reaches the fifth stage, which is the final stage, it is relatively advantageous to the player. A jackpot (jackpot pattern D), more specifically, a fourth jackpot game is executed to establish a high-probability, high-base game state. Symbol D), in detail, is an effect of whether or not the fourth jackpot game is executed to enter a high probability high base game state, but the object indicated by this effect is a relatively advantageous jackpot ( Jackpot symbol D: the fourth jackpot game is executed and the high-probability base game state is entered), and may be changed as appropriate. For example, when a predetermined performance result is derived, it may be decided that the game will be a big win while there is a possibility of either a big win or a loss. Further, when a predetermined performance result is derived, there is a possibility of either a jackpot game in which game balls are relatively difficult to obtain or a jackpot game in which game balls are relatively easy to obtain. It may be determined that a jackpot game in which game balls are easily obtained is executed. Furthermore, when a predetermined performance result is derived, it may be determined that the high probability state is entered while there is a possibility of either the normal probability state or the high probability state. Alternatively, when a predetermined performance result is derived, it may be decided that the state will be in the time saving state while there is a possibility of either the non time saving state or the time saving state. Alternatively, when a predetermined performance result is derived at a branch point where a game state advantageous to the player, such as a high-probability state or a time-saving state, is continued or ended, the game state advantageous to the player continues. It is also possible to make sure that things are fixed. In addition, when a predetermined effect result is derived, the specific effect is determined whether or not there is a possibility that a specific effect such as ready-to-win that suggests that a game state that is advantageous to the player is likely to be executed. It may be determined that the performance is to be executed. Furthermore, when a predetermined effect result is derived, whether or not there is a possibility of execution of a specific effect such as SP reach, which suggests that there is a high possibility that the game state will be advantageous to the player. It may be determined that the specific effect is to be executed. In this way, when a predetermined performance result is derived, it may be determined that the second specified result is more advantageous to the player than the first specified result. Alternatively, if the predetermined effect result is derived without determining the second specified result that is advantageous to the player by deriving the predetermined effect result, the possibility of the first specified result is decreased rather than the first specified result. The possibility of obtaining the second specific result that is more advantageous to the player than the specific result may be limited to the degree.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the special effect can be executed in the high probability high base game state and the variable probability effect mode, but it may be executable in other game states and effect modes. Further, in the second embodiment, the special effect can be executed in one special figure variation display, but it may be made executable over a plurality of special figure variation displays. Furthermore, it may be possible to execute a special effect in the jackpot game.

In addition, in the second embodiment, whether the stop display of the jackpot pattern E is performed using the performance patterns EZ1 to EZ3 (whether the fifth jackpot game is executed and the low-probability low-base game state is entered). Whether the stop display is performed (the fourth jackpot game is executed and the high probability high base game state is entered) promotion effect and the stop display of the jackpot symbol E is performed (the fifth jackpot game is executed and the low probability A jackpot performance symbol boosting performance is being executed to incite whether the low base game state will be entered) or whether the jackpot symbol D will be stopped and displayed (whether the fourth jackpot game will be executed and the high probability high base game state will be entered). , and effects equivalent to these may be executed by images, sounds, light emission, and actions different from the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the special effect can be executed using the image display device 50, but using a performance device other than the image display device 50 such as the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, and the board movable device 55 You can make it executable.

7. OTHER MODIFIED EXAMPLES Next, other modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the pachinko gaming machine PY2 according to the basic embodiment, the first embodiment, and the second embodiment will be described below. do. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY, pachinko gaming machine PY1, and pachinko gaming machine PY2 are referred to as "pachinko gaming machine PY, etc.".

In the pachinko game machine PY or the like, the display unit 50a is used to variably display the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in order to notify the result of the special drawing lottery. (Slot machine)”, a special figure lottery result may be notified by arranging a drum on which a pattern is displayed and by variably displaying the drum.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY, etc., the big winning opening 14 can be opened in the big winning game, but a winning area that can be opened in the big winning game may be provided in addition to the big winning opening 14 .

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY, etc., when a specific jackpot symbol type is determined, the game always progresses in a high-probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting conditions for the high-probability state may be changed. For example, in addition to the big winning device 14D, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and into which game balls can enter when opened is provided at a position where the game balls can reach in the game area 6, and a second big winning device is provided at a position where the game balls can reach. In a predetermined round game, when the game ball that has entered the second big winning device by opening the second big winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, a high probability state occurs with the end of the big winning game. may be set.

In this case, for example, a specific jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second big winning device opens for an easy time (for example, 29.5 seconds), and the second big winning device A non-specific jackpot pattern (a jackpot pattern that makes it difficult to set a high probability state) that opens for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. In addition, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the winning game balls can pass, and a distribution device for distributing the game balls to the specific area and the non-specific area is provided. Although the opening time of the second big prize device is the same, the combination of the opening mode of the second big prize device and the operation mode of the sorting device makes it easy to set the high probability state and the high probability state. It is also possible to provide a jackpot pattern that is difficult to set.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY or the like, the game control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the performance control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As shown by 120, the control of the game and the control of the presentation are performed by different substrates, but they may be configured to be performed by one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

In addition, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as arrange ball machines and mammoth ball game machines, reel-type game machines (so-called "slot machines"), and the like.

8. Inventions Disclosed in the Aforedescribed Embodiments The following inventions A to B are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the descriptions of the inventions A to B, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations and the reference numerals used in the drawings in the above-described embodiments of the invention are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A4 below, and invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B4 below.

According to the invention A, the game machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 has an effect of improving the interest in the game with respect to the problem 1 described below. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, a starting opening is provided in the game area as a passage opening through which game balls can pass. On the condition that the game ball enters the starting hole, big hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the game is a big hit. Then, when it is determined as a big hit in the big win determination, the big win game is executed, and after the big win game, the game state becomes advantageous to the player. However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine provided with a passage opening through which game balls can pass, in order to improve the amusement of gaming. Therefore, the first task is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances amusement in games.

Further, according to the invention B, the game machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637 has an effect of improving amusement in the game with respect to the problem 2 described below. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 6205637, it is possible to execute a variable effect of stopping and displaying in a manner suggesting whether or not a specific game state advantageous to the player will occur after the effect symbols are variably displayed. Then, as a display mode of the performance symbols before the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the variable performance, the normal mode may develop into a specific mode suggesting that the possibility of entering the specific game state is higher than in the normal mode. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the game interest in the game machine in which the display mode of the performance symbols before the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the variable performance may develop from the normal mode to the specific mode. Therefore, the second task is to provide a novel gaming machine that enhances amusement in games.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The game machine according to invention A1 is
In a gaming machine provided with a passage port (second starting port 12, etc.) through which a game ball can pass, in a game area through which the game ball can flow down,
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production using production means (image display device 50, etc.),
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (special effect) that can derive a predetermined effect result (progress to the fifth stage),
The condition (progress condition) for deriving the predetermined effect result in the specific effect includes that the game ball passes through the passage opening,
When the predetermined effect result is derived, the second specific result (stop display of the jackpot pattern E: entering the low probability low base game state after the fifth jackpot game is executed) is more advantageous to the player than the first specific result. 2. A gaming machine characterized by a high possibility of a specific result (stop display of jackpot symbol D: a high-probability high base game state after the fourth jackpot game is executed).

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that even when a game ball passes through the passage opening, the predetermined effect result may not be derived in the specific effect.

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1 or Invention A2,
Judgment means (game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player (jackpot judgment) on the condition that the game ball passes through the passage opening;
A holding means (special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b) capable of holding the judgment up to a predetermined number (4 pieces),
The effect control means is capable of deriving the predetermined effect result in the specific effect on the condition that the game ball passes through the passage opening in a state in which the predetermined number of the determinations are suspended by the suspending means. A game machine characterized by being.

8-1-4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
The effect control means may execute an effect (promoting effect) to determine whether the first specified result or the second specified result is obtained after the predetermined effect result is derived. game machine.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The game machine according to invention B1 is
In a gaming machine that can be in a specific game state (jackpot game state, low probability high base game state, high probability high base game state) that is advantageous to the player,
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production using production means (image display device 50) including a display unit (display unit 50a) capable of displaying an image,
The production control means is
In the display unit, after the performance symbols are variably displayed, it is possible to execute a variable performance that stops and displays in a manner that suggests whether or not the specific game state will be entered,
As a display mode of the performance symbols before the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the variable performance, from a normal mode (normal fluctuation) to a specific mode suggesting that the possibility of entering the specific game state is higher than the normal mode. (reach),
The specific mode includes a first specific mode (blue symbol reach) and a second specific mode ( red symbol reach) that suggests that the possibility of becoming the specific gaming state is higher than the first specific display mode. can be,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the performance symbols are displayed in the first specific mode, the pattern may change from the first specific mode to the second specific mode.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state (low probability high base game state) and a second specific game state (high probability high base game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state. can be,
The gaming machine, wherein the second specific mode suggests that the second specific game state is more likely than the first specific mode.

8-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1 or invention B2,
The production control means is capable of executing a specific production (premium reach) suggesting that the second specific gaming state is likely to occur,
A gaming machine, wherein the change from the first specific mode to the second specific mode is performed in response to starting the specific effect.

8-2-4. Invention B4
The gaming machine according to invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to invention B3,
The specific effect is a non-specific effect (L reach or A game machine characterized in that it may be started when SP Reach) is being executed.

PY, PY1, PY2 Pachinko machine 1 Game board 6 Game area 6A Left game area 6B Right game area 11 First starting port 11a First starting port sensor 12 Second starting port 12a Second Starting opening sensor 14 Large winning opening 14a Large winning opening sensor 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 52 Speaker 53 Frame lamp 100 Game control board 101 Game control microcomputer 120 Effect control board 121 Effect control microcomputer 140 for image control board

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that may enter a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
A production control means capable of executing production using a production means including a display unit capable of displaying an image,
The production control means is
In the display unit, after the performance symbols are variably displayed, it is possible to execute a variable performance that stops and displays in a manner that suggests whether or not the specific game state will be entered,
As a display mode of the performance symbols before the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the variable performance, the normal mode is developed into a specific mode suggesting that the specific game state is more likely than the normal mode. there is a
A special effect with the specific mode may be executed,
The special effects include a first special effect, a second special effect suggesting that the specific game state is more likely than the first special effect, and the specific game state rather than the second special effect. There is a third special production that suggests that there is a high possibility that
The specific mode includes a first specific mode and a second specific mode that suggests that the specific gaming state is more likely than the first specific mode,
The first special performance is executed along with the first specific mode, the first special performance develops into the second special performance while maintaining the first specific mode, and the third special performance is not executed. When the production pattern is stopped and displayed,
The first special performance is executed along with the second specific mode, the first special performance develops into the second special performance while maintaining the second specific mode, and the third special performance is not executed. When the production pattern is stopped and displayed,
The first special effect is executed with the first specific mode, the first special effect develops into the second special effect while maintaining the first specific mode, and the second special effect is performed with the first specific mode. A game characterized in that when the special performance is executed, the first specific mode changes to the second specific mode, and the second special performance develops to the third special performance. machine.

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