JP7231177B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine, it is determined whether or not to enter a special game state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player based on the winning of a winning opening such as a starting opening. The result of this determination is indicated by a variable effect. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, in the variable production, the left production pattern and the right production pattern are first stopped, and when these production patterns become the reach displayed with the same pattern, the reach production is performed, A pachinko game machine is disclosed that notifies the result of determination by finally stopping and displaying the left, middle, and right three performance symbols with double rolls or reach-losing rolls.

JP 2017-185382 A

By the way, there is room for improvement with respect to the presentation performed by the gaming machine in order to improve the enjoyment of the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of amusement through performance.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
a determination means for determining whether or not to set a special game state advantageous to the player;
A production executing means capable of executing a variable production that notifies the result of the determination,
The effect executing means may display a special effect pattern suggesting the effect to be executed after the ready-to-win state is established in the variable effect,
There are a plurality of types of special effect symbols with different expectations for the special game state,
The plurality of types include
a first special effect pattern suggesting that the first effect is executed after the establishment of ready-to-win;
and a second special effect pattern suggesting that a second effect having a higher expectation of the special game state than the first effect is executed after the ready-to-win state is established,
The performance execution means may execute a symbol promotion performance in which the once displayed special performance symbols are changed to other special performance symbols with higher expectations for the special game state,
When the display of the first special effect symbol and establishment of ready-to-win are achieved, and the symbol promotion effect is not executed , the first effect may be executed,
When the display of the second special effect pattern and the ready-to-win state are established without the pattern promotion effect being executed , or the pattern promotion to change the first special effect pattern to the second special effect pattern. The game machine is characterized in that, when an effect is produced, the second effect may be executed, and the first effect is not executed.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of amusement through performance.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a ready-to-win determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation flow of the fluctuation|variation production|presentation corresponding to the special figure fluctuation|variation pattern which concerns on the characteristic part of pachinko game machine PY1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation design. It is the table|surface which shows the kind and role of an inside production pattern. It is a middle production pattern selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st specific example of a medium design stop fan effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation after the medium design stop fanning production|presentation fails. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a reach-influence effect of pattern 1; It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd specific example of a medium design stop fan effect. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a reach-influence effect of pattern 2; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the pattern promotion fan production in front of reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the pattern promotion fan production in the after reach. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a battle reach preemptive attack. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal battle reach. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fall fan effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a win-lose effect after avoidance;

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

1. Structure of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first form will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). Further, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU, which will be described later, is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via hinges 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery" It is also called) and the variable display of special figure 2 is triggered. Also, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

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

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

Also, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning hole 14 into which a game ball can enter. The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to close the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In this way, it is possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the first big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

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

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

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state. In addition, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

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

Only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered. Further, according to the game characteristics, it is possible to provide two large winning devices, such as the first large winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a sorting device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery are generated. may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering the game ball) to the first start port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning the game ball to the second start port 12 Various random numbers obtained by (entry) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 relation random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 relation random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. To the number of special figures 1 reservation that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figures 1 reservation) and the number of special figures 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figures 2 reservations) has an upper limit (4 in this embodiment). The upper limit of the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be "none". In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation", and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". In addition, the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number are collectively referred to as "special figure relation random number".

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (4 pieces in the present embodiment) is set to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . The upper limit of the number of normal pattern reservations can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to "none". In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number". In addition, in the present embodiment, the general figure reservation display for displaying the number of general figure reservations is not provided, but the general figure reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure reservation display, for example, it is possible to adopt the same configuration as the special figure reservation display 83. In addition, the variable display of the special figure is also called the special figure variation, and the variable display of the general figure is also referred to as the general figure variation.

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

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device such as a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display as long as it can display images. may

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

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

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 game effects, etc.) and performances such as customer waiting effects (hereinafter referred to as "sub-control board") 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls. It is provided further behind the image display device 50 . The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls the game. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section (sub-control section) that controls the effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various It is sufficient if the production can be controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first starting hole sensor 11 a detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12 a detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided for each general winning hole 10 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided at the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The first big winning hole sensor 14 a detects a game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 14 . The second big winning hole sensor 15 a detects a game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 . The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the content of the detection.

The types and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect ROM 123 stores programs for sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

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

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 enables both transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. two-way communication connection.

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

The VDP 144 reads the image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the development area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121 . Then, the developed image data are appropriately synthesized and an image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146 . Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as RGB signals. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display section 50a.

Note that the display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, the order of priority of display, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

Based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the performance control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, effect sound, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. to output

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

Also, various switches serving as input units, various actuators serving as drive sources, and various lamps are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120 . Also, the sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Also, the sub-control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on commands received from the main control board 100 .

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

Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55m that drives the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56m that drives the under-board movable device 56, and a frame motor that drives the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151 . The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. FIG. The tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 are general ones for explanation of this item, and tables other than these are shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko game machine PY1" which will be described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko game machine PY1. However, in the description of the "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" that will be described later, the table shown in this item is used for the configuration that does not show a separate table. It is also assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of "Characteristic part" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

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

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

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) according to a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table is associated with game states, which will be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time-saving hit determination table) used in a non-time-saving state and a hit determination table (time-saving hit determination table) used in a time-saving state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 judges whether it is a win or a loss by judging the obtained normal symbol random number according to the hit judgment table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination for performing the variable display of the normal pattern is performed. If the result of the hit determination is hit, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Also, the hit determination table does not need to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining the fluctuation pattern (normal pattern fluctuation pattern) of the variable display of the normal pattern according to the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 (B). be. The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

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

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

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

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. And each of these elements is associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. It should be noted that the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 makes the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time (time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is held for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.0 seconds) that makes it easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

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

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12. - 特許庁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 win is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

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

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

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

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

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination The jackpot pattern type determination is used to determine the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) according to the jackpot pattern type determination table shown in FIG. Judgment. Each type of the jackpot symbol is associated with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot constituted by the game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table includes the types of special symbols that are variably displayed (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the prize that caused the jackpot symbol type determination). is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12) where the is performed. That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

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

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

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment, when the result of the big hit judgment is a loss, according to the reach judgment table as shown in FIG. Judgment.

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

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is distributed to the reach determination results "with reach (generate reach)" and "no reach (not generate reach)". . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether there is a reach or not (whether or not to generate a reach) by determining the acquired random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10(C), the number of reach random numbers determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" differs between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. In addition, it is possible to change the probability of being determined to have reach as appropriate. Below, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is called "loss with reach", and "no reach (not generate reach)". This is sometimes called "no reach".

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination Special figure variation pattern determination uses a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the effect flow of the special figure variation effect (contents of effect). Identification information to be included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. In addition, as a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use multiple types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, and the number and allocation rate can be set appropriately within a range that does not interfere with the game. It is possible.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning that causes the special figure variation pattern determination was performed (first start port 11/second start port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the variable display of special figure 2 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing. In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1/special figure 2).

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

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is also associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a reach loss, and a reach no loss. In addition, it is not necessary to divide the special figure variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss is also associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reach no loss is also associated with the number of special figures pending. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used for . In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

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

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern is the type of special figure that is stopped and displayed (in other words, the result of the jackpot determination) and the effect content of the special figure variation production It may be called by a name associated with such as. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern concerning the big hit is called "jackpot fluctuation". And, among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". And, the special figure fluctuation pattern that the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach is called "N jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, the special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "SP loss variation", and in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The special figure variation pattern that is used is called "L loss variation", and in the loss with reach, the special figure variation pattern where the special figure variation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation" Say, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to reach no loss is referred to as "normal loss fluctuation". There are three kinds of normal losing fluctuations (normal A losing fluctuation, normal B losing fluctuation, normal C losing fluctuation) with different fluctuation times. In addition, when collectively referring to the SP big hit and the SP loss fluctuation, it is called SP fluctuation.

3-2-5. Prefetching determination Pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination according to a prefetching determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the obtained special figure-related random number. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning to the starting port (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12) (at the time of starting winning)). For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting prize. That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first starting gate 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start gate 12. And there is. The first prefetching determination table can also be said to be a prefetching determination table related to special figure 1 (special figure 1 prefetching determination table). Further, the second prefetching determination table can also be said to be a prefetching determination table related to special figure 2 (special figure 2 prefetching determination table). It should be noted that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of starter opening (first starter opening 11/second starter opening 12).

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

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and the second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state. and a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and the time between the start of the jackpot game and the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. In addition, below, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning holes (first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15) in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). there is The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores a jackpot game component for each jackpot game (for example, each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big prize winning port 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big prize winning port 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 second. , is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the large winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 has not elapsed. end the round game.

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

In addition, the number of times and time in each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, it is possible to perform the jackpot game using both the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 or using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only a big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only a big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, a configuration that does not include the big winning opening that is not used. may be Also, the number of types of executable jackpot games may be plural or may be one.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific area 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening/closing mode of the specific area 16. FIG. Hereinafter, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific region 16". Further, the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”, and the closed state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V closed”.

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)) for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening 15 is started. Therefore, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). In this way, in combination with a certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a certain opening and closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening and closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big win game, the game ball is placed in the specific area in the big win game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering 16. In addition, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate. When another operation mode is shown in the explanation of "Characteristics of pachinko game machine PY1" to be described later, it is assumed that this operation mode is adopted in pachinko game machine PY1.

In addition, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are opened in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). The activated jackpot is called a "V long jackpot", and the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. The big win is called "V-short big win".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state", "high probability high base game state" and " It is possible to make it into any game state of "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" may be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state. Also, the jackpot game state is a game state in which a jackpot game is executed, and is an example of a special game state that is advantageous to the player.

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

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time-saving state is set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and compared to the non-time-saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time-saving state, the opening time (eg, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (eg, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In addition, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-working time saving state is determined (FIG. 9(B)). Therefore, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time is greater in the time saving state.

In addition, the time-saving state is more likely to be determined to be a hit in the hit determination than the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (eg, 59936/65536) than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (FIG. 9(A)). Therefore, the time-saving state has a larger number of hit determinations per unit time.

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

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

In addition, in the time-saving state, it is easier to win a win than in the non-time-saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. In other words, three points of the game related to the general pattern are set to be advantageous to the player. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them. Moreover, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state may not be one in which the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is more likely to be selected than the one in the non-time saving state.

The game state after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is a "low-probability low-base game state" in which the normal probability state and the non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". It should be noted that, in the "jackpot game state", the normal drawing lottery (hit judgment on the normal drawing) is performed, but the special drawing lottery (jackpot judgment) is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. be. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above. Also, various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "n-th game state" (where n is an integer equal to or greater than 1).

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

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

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

Normal production mode can be set when special figure fluctuation production is performed in "low probability low base game state" or "high probability low base game state", and it is a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-1, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain view is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the scenery of the mountains in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a; As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (normal nighttime background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure fluctuation effect is performed once or more times. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal front-stage performance mode before reach is established and a normal rear-stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the normal front stage effect mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A custom background image will be displayed. Also, a special performance mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

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

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

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

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure and the result of the special figure lottery (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, And, based on the special figure variation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure variation production is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variable display of performance symbols, the game stops after the performance symbols are varied. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

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

4-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area In the display portion 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in a section at the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are always displayed during execution of the variable performance. The timing of the variable display and the timing of the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are synchronized with the timing of the variable display and the timing of the stop display of the special symbols. The variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 functions as an effect indicating that the special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner.

In FIG. 17(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the medium effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect symbol region 50b2, right effect symbol region 50b3, and small symbol region 50c, but are not actually displayed. Also, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

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

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for variable display of special symbols, FIG. 17 (B) , along with the start, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and ready-to-win is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

It should be noted that reach means, for example, a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols is displayed variably, depending on which design the variably displayed performance symbols are stopped and displayed. , It is a state (for example, "7↓7" state) that is a combination of performance symbols indicating that a game state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big win game state) is achieved. It should be noted that, if the reach effect such as N reach or SP reach is performed after that, how the state in which the plurality of effect patterns are displayed is set as "reach" is appropriately determined within a range that does not interfere with the game. Can be set. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the state in which the middle production pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a role pattern to be described later, and the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same type of number patterns is also "ready-to-win". "include.

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

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the big win determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. In addition, SP reach may be performed without going through N reach.

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

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 20(A), an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area is provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the same icon TA as the pending icon HA (also referred to as the pending icon TA) in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. An icon different from the pending icon HA may be displayed as the icon TA.

It should be noted that the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the pending icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number, or a display area that displays only one of them. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the pending icon display area 50d is provided but the icon display area 50e is not provided, or a configuration in which both are not provided.

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

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

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

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

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

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using an input device (operation unit) such as a normal button 40 or a special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation performance is a performance for causing the player to operate the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period (operation valid period) during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, shown in FIG. As shown, an effect (operation promoting effect) for prompting the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the operation promotion effect, an operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The operation prompting image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and the remaining time of the operation valid period. and an image (operation time image G33) representing . The operation time image G33 consists of a generally curvilinear progress bar, and changes with the lapse of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the valid operation period. After that, in response to pressing of the special button 41 during the operation effective period, or after the operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display portion 50a, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Prefetching Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a prefetching effect for the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve in which the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The look-ahead performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for a specific special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. In 50d, the pending icon HA normally displayed as "o" may be displayed as "*". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "missing", the pending icon HA may be displayed as "*" as a so-called fake effect. Thus, the look-ahead effect in which the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed in a special mode (“☆” in this embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“◯” in this embodiment) is called a pending change effect. Also, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as pending display.

The pending display of the special mode is more likely to be displayed when the result of the look-ahead determination is "big hit" than when it is "losing". In addition, the suspension display of the normal mode is more likely to be displayed when the result of the look-ahead determination is "losing" than when the result is "big win". Therefore, the holding display of the special mode functions as an effect suggesting that the expectation of the jackpot gaming state is higher than the holding display of the normal mode.

In this embodiment, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the pending display, but the configuration may be such that only the pending icon HA is displayed and the icon TA is not displayed. In addition, the timing of performing the suspension display of the special mode in the suspension change effect may be when the start winning that triggers the display of the suspension display occurs, or when the shift display of the suspension display (display area of the suspension icon HA is changed), or during execution of the special figure variation corresponding to the pending display (when displayed as the icon TA). In addition, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of pending display.

In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the look-ahead effect is not limited to changing the display mode of the pending icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. As the look-ahead effect other than the pending change effect, for example, there is a so-called continuous notice. The special figure suspension (specific determination information among the acquired determination information) that has triggered the execution of the look-ahead effect is also referred to as "activation opportunity suspension of the look-ahead effect" or "target suspension".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After the special action process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107). It should be noted that the sorting device 16D is operated when a special game using the second big winning device 15D is performed. However, the sorting device 16D may always be operated in a constant operation from power-on.

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

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

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

In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. Also, according to the result of the processing, a command for the general winning hole sensor is generated.

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage part 106 provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 4) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random numbers are not stored. Also, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the obtained Toku-zu 2 related random number and the second look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. In addition, the 1st look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired Toku-zu 1 relation random number and the 1st look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor 14a. Also, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor 15a. Also, a command for the second big winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. Also, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

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

The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal design determination process, after a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop display of the normal pattern being executed, the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. Determine whether or not there is If the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

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

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

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

In the special figure 2 determination process (special figure determination process related to special figure 2), the special symbol random number out of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, and the current game Using a big win determination table according to the state, a big win determination is performed to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination is performed to determine the type of the jackpot pattern using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special pattern 2 related random numbers and the special pattern 2 jackpot pattern type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated. It should be noted that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing pattern may be determined. In this case, it is preferable to include information indicating the type of the lost symbol in the symbol designation command.

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

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

In the special figure 1 determination process (special figure determination process pertaining to special figure 1), the special symbol random number out of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, and the current game Using a big win determination table according to the state, a big win determination is performed to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination is performed to determine the type of the jackpot pattern using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special-figure 1 related random numbers and the special-figure 1 jackpot pattern type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated. It should be noted that a plurality of types of losing may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing pattern may be determined. In this case, it is preferable to include information indicating the type of the lost symbol in the symbol designation command.

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

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

It should be noted that if there are both the special figure 2 pending number and the special figure 1 pending number, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are in parallel This is no longer done. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if there is a special figure 1 suspension when there is a special figure 2 suspension.

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

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

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is played according to the jackpot game control table. After shifting to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command is generated which indicates the start of the round game and the number of rounds of the round game. Also, the ending is started in accordance with the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination.

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

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

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the control of the effect by the following effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

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

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example of a method for updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects using sound), and controls the lamp. Through the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or). In this way, various productions (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, operation production, look-ahead production, jackpot game production, customer waiting production, control of production mode, etc.) are realized.

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the production RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

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

In the input processing, the operation of the operation unit that the player can operate is detected by signals from the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, and depending on the detection result, a command is set or production data is created. or In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at timings that match the image effects based on the effect data created in the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, based on the data for effects created in the input process, the later-described effect data creation process, etc., a movable body effect is performed by operating the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at a predetermined timing. drive data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

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

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.). I do. In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

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

7. Characteristic Portion of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Characteristic portions of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail below. In addition, one of the features of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a variable performance showing the lottery result of the special figure 2 in the high probability high base game state (high probability state and time saving state).

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

As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" or "jackpot pattern" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the first start port 11). Any of the symbols 2” can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" at a rate of 55% and "jackpot pattern 2" at a rate of 45%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the second start port 12), either "jackpot symbol 3" or "jackpot symbol 4" It is possible to determine whether More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 3" at a rate of 80% and "jackpot pattern 4" at a rate of 20%.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol type. Specifically, in the "jackpot game 1" that is executed when the "jackpot pattern 1" is determined, and the "jackpot game 2" that is executed when the "jackpot pattern 2" is determined, the round game is performed 16 times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first big winning port 14 is opened over a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 15R, the first opening is opened over a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The big prize opening 14 is opened. In addition, in 16R of "jackpot game 1", the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, in 16R of "jackpot game 2", the second big winning hole 15 is opened for 0.1 second at the maximum. In 9R to 15R of the jackpot game 1 and 9R to 16R of the jackpot game 2, the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short, and winning to the big prize opening cannot be expected in reality. That is, the substantial number of round games of the jackpot game 1 is nine times, and the substantial number of round games of the jackpot game 2 is eight times.

In addition, in the "jackpot game 3" executed when the "jackpot pattern 3" is determined and the "jackpot game 4" executed when the "jackpot pattern 4" is determined, the round game is played 16 times. done. Then, from 1R to 15R, the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum per one round game. In addition, in 16R of "jackpot game 3", the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum. On the other hand, in 16R of "jackpot game 4", the second big winning hole 15 is opened for 0.1 second at the maximum. That is, the number of substantial round games of the jackpot game 3 is 16 times, and the substantial number of round games of the jackpot game 4 is 15 times.

Therefore, the number of substantial round games is 16 times "jackpot game 3" and 15 times "jackpot game 4", the number of substantial round game is 9 times "jackpot game 1" and , It can be said that it is a jackpot game more advantageous to the player than "jackpot game 2" which is 8 times, and the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 3" or "jackpot game 4" is executed is "jackpot game 1" or It can be said that this game state is more advantageous to the player than the big win game state in which the "big win game 2" is executed.

In the present embodiment, when 10 game balls enter the first big winning hole 14 before the opening time of the first big winning hole 14 reaches 29.5 seconds, the first big winning hole 14 is closed. Then, when 10 game balls enter the second big winning hole 15 before the opening time of the second big winning hole 15 reaches 29.5 seconds, the second big winning hole 15 is closed. In addition, in any of "jackpot game 1", "jackpot game 2", "jackpot game 3", and "jackpot game 4", the second big winning port 15 is opened in the 16th round game. In the "jackpot game 1" and the "jackpot game 3", when a predetermined number (for example, six) of game balls enter the second jackpot 15, the distribution member 16k changes from the first state to the second state. , and passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is permitted. The time during which the distribution member 16k is in the second state is sufficient time for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (for example, about 3000 ms). On the other hand, in the "jackpot game 2" and the "jackpot game 4", the distribution member 16k does not change from the first state to the second state, and passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is not allowed. That is, in "jackpot game 1" and "jackpot game 3", the game ball substantially passes through the specific area 16, and in "jackpot game 2" and "jackpot game 4", the specific area 16 is substantially A game ball does not pass through (see FIG. 3). In any jackpot game, when a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls enter the 16th round game, passage to the specific area 16 occurs for an extremely short time (for example, about 1 ms). You may make it control the distribution member 16k to a 2nd state only time).

Next, game states that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 changes the game state after the jackpot game, even when any jackpot game of "jackpot game 1", "jackpot game 2", "jackpot game 3" and "jackpot game 4" is executed. Set to the time saving state (high base state). Also, in the jackpot game state, if the game ball passes through the specific area 16, the high probability state is set. As described above, in the "jackpot game 1" and "jackpot game 3", since the game ball substantially passes through the specific area 16, any jackpot game of the "jackpot game 1" and "jackpot game 3" A high-probability state is set after the jackpot game state to be executed. On the other hand, in the "jackpot game 2" and the "jackpot game 4", since the game ball does not substantially pass through the specific area 16, one of the "jackpot game 2" and the "jackpot game 4" is executed. After the jackpot game state, the high probability state is not set (normal probability state is set).

That is, the game control microcomputer 101, after the "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3", controls to the high probability high base game state (high probability state and time saving state), "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot After the game 4", it is controlled to a low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state). In addition, in the present embodiment, the "high probability high base game state" can be continued until the next jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, the "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches 100 times (predetermined upper limit number of times of execution).

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

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

Next, the special figure variation pattern determination according to the special figure 2 in the high probability high base gaming state will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 2 variation pattern using the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29 in the special figure variation pattern determination related to the special figure 2 in the high probability high base game state.

The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when set to the high probability high base game state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 2 determination process, the result of the jackpot pattern type determination, reach As a result of the determination, and based on the Toku-zu variation pattern random number, to determine the Toku-zu 2 variation pattern. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. As the variation pattern, select "THP001" at a rate of 40%, select "THP002" at a rate of 30%, select "THP003" at a rate of 10%, and select "THP004" at a rate of 20%. do.

Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", the game control microcomputer 101 selects "THP005" as the special figure 2 variation pattern when the jackpot pattern type determination result is "jackpot pattern 4".

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, when the result of the jackpot determination is not "big hit" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", sets "THP011" as a special figure 2 variation pattern at a rate of 20% , select "THP012" at a rate of 10%, select "THP013" at a rate of 20%, select "THP014" at a rate of 25%, select "THP015" at a rate of 25% do.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, when the result of the big hit determination is not "big hit", when the result of the reach determination is "no reach", as the special figure 2 variation pattern, "THP021", "THP022" It is possible to decide between two types. Which of these special figure 2 fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned by the number of special figure 2 reservations.

If the special figure 2 pending number is "0" to "1", select "THP021" with a fluctuation time of 13000ms at a rate of 95%, and "THP022" with a fluctuation time of 4000ms at a rate of 5% to select. Also, if the number of special figures 2 pending is "2" to "4", select "THP021" with a variable time of 13000ms at a rate of 20%, and select "THP022" with a variable time of 4000ms at 80% to be selected as a percentage of In other words, if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", the smaller the number of special figures 2 pending, the more likely the variation pattern with a long variation time will be selected. there is

In addition, the distribution rate of each special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Also, the type of special figure variation pattern can be appropriately increased or decreased within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Here, the special figure 2 variation patterns "THP001" to "THP005" are "jackpot variations". Specifically, "THP001" is "preemptive battle jackpot variation", "THP002" is "battle jackpot variation", "THP003" is "roulette jackpot variation", and "THP004" is "battle fall avoidance jackpot." change. These special figure 2 variation patterns are selected when winning a so-called probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3). When these special figure 2 fluctuation patterns are selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the final stop mode of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the fluctuation production to Zorro of the number patterns. The number is determined (in this embodiment, double eyes of any number pattern from "1" to "9"). In addition, the effect flow of the variation effect in each special figure variation pattern will be described later.

Further, "THP005" is "battle fall big hit variation". This special figure 2 variation pattern is selected when winning a so-called normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4). When this special figure 2 variation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the final stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the variable effect, special eyes (medium effect The symbol EZ2 is set to a special symbol EZt, which will be described later.

In addition, the special figure 2 variation patterns "THP011" to "THP015" are "losing variation". Specifically, "THP011" is "battle preemptive loss variation", "THP012" is "roulette loss variation", "THP013" is "battle fall avoidance loss variation", and "THP014" is "reach Inflection 1 loss variation”, and “THP015” is “reach inflection 2 loss variation”. "THP011" to "THP013" are special figure fluctuation patterns in which reach is established in the reach fanning production described later. When these special figure 2 fluctuation patterns are selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the production control microcomputer 121 decides the final stop mode of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the fluctuation production to the reach loss eye. do.

On the other hand, "THP014" to "THP015" are special figure fluctuation patterns in which the reach is not established in the reach fanning production described later. When these special figure 2 fluctuation patterns are selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the production control microcomputer 121 determines the final stop mode of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the fluctuation production to the non-reach loss eyes. decide.

In addition, the special figure 2 variation pattern "THP021" is "normal A loss variation", and the special figure 2 variation pattern "THP022" is "normal B loss variation". These special figure 2 fluctuation patterns are special figure fluctuation patterns in which the reach fanning production described later is not executed. When these special figure 2 fluctuation patterns are selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the production control microcomputer 121 determines the final stop mode of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the fluctuation production to the non-reach loss eyes. decide.

Next, the effect flow of the variation effect in each special figure variation pattern shown in FIG. 29 will be described based on FIG.

The effect flow of the variable effect in the "normal B loss change" is composed only of the "normal change", as shown in FIG. 30(A).

Also, the effect flow of the variable effect in the "normal A loss change" is composed only of the "normal change", as shown in FIG. 30(B). In the "normal fluctuation" in this fluctuation production, "medium symbol stop fanning (failure)" may be performed.

In addition, the effect flow of the variation effect in the "reach-inflection 1 loss fluctuation" is composed of "normal fluctuation"→"reach-inflection pattern 1 (failure)", as shown in FIG. 30(C). In the "normal variation" in this variation production, "medium symbol stop fanning (success)" is performed. In addition, after the "medium symbol stop promotion (success)" and before the "ready reach promotion pattern 1 (failure)", the "pre-reach middle symbol promotion promotion (failure)" may be executed.

In addition, the effect flow of the variation effect in the "reach-inflection 2 loss fluctuation" is composed of "normal fluctuation"→"reach-inflection pattern 2 (failure)", as shown in FIG. 30(D). In the "normal variation" in this variation production, "medium symbol stop fanning (success)" is performed. In addition, after the "medium symbol stop promotion (success)" and before the "ready reach promotion pattern 2 (failure)", the "pre-reach middle symbol promotion promotion (failure)" may be executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (E), the production flow of the variation production in the "battle preemptive jackpot variation" and "battle preemptive loss variation" is, as shown in FIG. Pre-emptive strike (win or draw)”. In the "normal variation" in this variation production, "medium symbol stop fanning (success)" is performed. In addition, after the "medium symbol stop encouragement (success)" and before the "ready reach encouragement pattern 1 (success)", "pre-reach middle symbol promotion encouragement (success or failure)" may be executed. In addition, after "ready-to-win pattern 1 (success)" and before "battle reach preemptive attack (win or draw)", "after-ready-to-medium pattern promotion (success or failure)" may be executed. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, both the "pre-reach mid-symbol promotion effect" and the "post-reach mid-symbol promotion effect" are never executed in one variable effect.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 30(F), the effect flow of the variable effect in the "battle jackpot change" is composed of "normal change" → "ready-to-win pattern 2 (success)" → "battle ready-to-win (win)". . In the "normal variation" in this variation production, "medium symbol stop fanning (success)" is performed. In addition, after the "medium symbol stop promotion (success)" and before the "ready reach promotion pattern 2 (success)", "pre-ready middle symbol promotion promotion (success or failure)" may be executed. In addition, after "ready-to-win pattern 2 (success)" and before "battle ready-to-win (win)", "after-reaching middle pattern promotion (success or failure)" may be executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (G), the production flow of the variation production in the "battle fall big hit variation" is, as shown in FIG. It is composed of “inciting production (failure to avoid falling)”. In the "normal variation" in this variation production, "medium symbol stop fanning (success)" is performed. Also, after the "medium symbol stop promotion (success)" and before the "ready reach promotion pattern 2 (success)", the "pre-ready middle symbol promotion promotion (success or failure)" may be executed. In addition, after "ready-to-win pattern 2 (success)" and before "battle ready-to-win (defeat)", "post-ready to medium-symbol promotion (success or failure)" may be executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 30(H), the production flow of the variation production in the "battle fall avoidance jackpot variation" is as follows: "normal variation" → "reach swing pattern 2 (success)" → "battle reach (defeat)" → " It consists of a fall-inciting effect (successful fall-avoidance)” → “after-avoidance-falling effect (winning)”. In the "normal variation" in this variation production, "medium symbol stop fanning (success)" is performed. In addition, after the "medium symbol stop promotion (success)" and before the "ready reach promotion pattern 2 (success)", "pre-ready middle symbol promotion promotion (success or failure)" may be executed. In addition, after "ready-to-win pattern 2 (success)" and before "battle ready-to-win (defeat)", "post-ready to medium-symbol promotion (success or failure)" may be executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 30 (I), the production flow of the variation production in the "battle fall avoidance loss variation" is, as shown in FIG. It consists of a fall-inciting effect (successful fall-avoidance)” → a “fall-off effect after avoidance (failure)”. In the "normal variation" in this variation production, "medium symbol stop fanning (success)" is performed. In addition, after the "medium symbol stop promotion (success)" and before the "ready reach promotion pattern 2 (success)", "pre-ready middle symbol promotion promotion (success or failure)" may be executed. In addition, after "ready-to-win pattern 2 (success)" and before "battle ready-to-win (defeat)", "post-ready to medium-symbol promotion (success or failure)" may be executed.

Also, the effect flow of the variable effect in the "roulette jackpot change" and "roulette loss change" is composed of "normal change"→"roulette reach (success or failure)", as shown in FIG. 30(J). In the "normal variation" in this variation production, "medium symbol stop fanning (success)" is performed.

Here, the main effects that make up the special figure 2 variable effects in the high probability high base gaming state will be described. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the variable effect, and according to the display of the effect image, the light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 , sound effects using the speaker 52, movable body effects using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, operation effects using the input devices (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like.

A. Normal Fluctuation "Normal Fluctuation" is an effect that variably displays the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of the variable display of special symbols. "Normal fluctuation" is performed first in the special figure fluctuation production, so it functions as a production that suggests that the special figure fluctuation production has been started.

B. Medium pattern stop fanning production (medium pattern stop fanning)
The "medium symbol stop prompt effect" is an effect that is performed in the "normal variation", and is an effect that encourages the middle effect symbol EZ2 to be stopped by any of the role symbols described later. "Medium symbol stop fan effect" is an effect executed when all the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are variably displayed after the start of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3. In other words, in the present embodiment, when executing the middle symbol stop fan effect in the normal variation, first of the three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed.

Here, the types of production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in this embodiment will be explained. As shown in FIG. 31, the left effect symbol EZ1 includes number symbols "1" to "9". In addition, the right production pattern EZ3 also has number patterns from "1" to "9". In addition, the middle production pattern EZ2 includes number patterns from "1" to "9" (equivalent to normal production patterns) and six role patterns (equivalent to special production patterns) EZa, EZb, EZc, EZh, and EZi. , EZj and one special symbol EZt.

The number symbol is a symbol that constitutes doubles (special stop mode) indicating that the probability variable big win (big win symbol 3) has been won.

The special symbol EZt is a symbol including the characters "Fall", and is a symbol constituting a special symbol indicating that a normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) has been won. In addition, the special pattern is a result (for example, "1, fall, 1") in which the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same number pattern, and the middle production pattern EZ2 is the special pattern EZt. Also, the special symbol EZt is also called a falling symbol EZt.

Also, as shown in FIG. 32, the role symbols (also called function symbols) include three normal role symbols (equivalent to the first special performance symbols) EZa, EZb, and EZc, and three fall denial symbols (second special Equivalent to production patterns) There are EZh, EZi, and EZj. The normal role symbols include an enemy level strong symbol EZa, an enemy level medium symbol EZb, and an enemy level weak symbol EZc. The high enemy level symbol EZa is a performance symbol that suggests that the degree of expectation for winning the battle is low in the case of developing into a battle reach, which will be described later. The medium-level enemy symbol EZb is a production pattern that suggests that the degree of expectation for battle victory is moderate (higher than the high-level enemy symbol EZa but lower than the low-level enemy symbol EZc) when it develops into battle reach. be. The low enemy level symbol EZc is a production symbol that suggests that the degree of expectation for winning the battle is high when the battle reaches the battle reach. In addition, if these normal role symbols are stopped and displayed and the reach is established in the reach fanning production, there is a possibility that the battle reach will be defeated and the fall avoidance failure will occur in the fall fanning production. That is, there is a possibility that the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) is won. The normal role pattern is also called an expectation level suggesting pattern.

Fall denial symbols include a normal button symbol EZh, a special button symbol EZi, and a roulette ready-to-win symbol EZj. The normal button pattern EZh is a production pattern suggesting that an operation production for operating the normal button 40 will occur at the time of winning/losing branching when the game develops into a battle reach. Further, the special button symbol EZi is an effect symbol suggesting that an operation effect for operating the special button 41 will occur at the time of winning/losing branch when the game develops into a battle reach. When the normal button pattern EZh or the special button pattern EZi is stop-displayed and the ready-to-win state is established in the ready-to-win stage effect, the game develops into a battle ready-to-reach preemptive attack. Battlereach Preemptive Strike results in a win or a draw, not a loss. In other words, when the normal button pattern EZh or the special button pattern EZi is stop-displayed, the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) is not won. The normal button pattern EZh and the special button pattern EZi are also referred to as operation effect suggesting patterns.

The roulette reach symbol EZj is a symbol suggesting the development of a roulette reach. Roulette ready-to-win is a special SP ready-to-win of a type different from battle ready-to-win (SP ready-to-win with a different production mode from battle ready-to-win), and its production result is success or failure. Success in roulette reach is notification of a winning with a probability variable jackpot (jack symbol 3), and failure in roulette reach is notification of loss. Therefore, even when the roulette ready-to-win symbol EZj is stopped and displayed, the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) is not won. For this reason, the normal button pattern EZh, the special button pattern EZi, and the roulette ready-to-win pattern EZj are called fall denial patterns. It should be noted that role symbols such as normal role symbols and fall denial symbols can be said to be symbols that suggest effects to be executed after reach is established.

C. Reach-inciting production (reach-inciting)
The ``ready-to-win-flavor performance'' is a presentation performed after the medium-symbol stop-flashing performance of success in the ``normal variation'', and the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same pattern. It is a performance that stirs up something. In this embodiment, there are pattern 1 and pattern 2 in the ready-to-win effect.

The ready-to-win effect of pattern 1 (first mode) is an effect in which the fluctuation speed of the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 is gradually slowed down, and both the effect patterns appear to be temporarily stopped with the same pattern. There is (see FIG. 36).

The ready-to-win production of pattern 2 (second mode) is to temporarily stop and display the left production pattern EZ1 with a certain pattern, and then gradually slow down the fluctuation speed of the right production pattern EZ3 to produce the same pattern as the left production pattern EZ1. This is an effect that makes it look like a temporary stop display (see FIG. 38).

There are a mode of success and a mode of failure in the ready-to-win production. In the unsuccessful ready-to-win performance, the right performance symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a pattern different from the left performance symbol EZ1 (FIGS. 36(B) and 38(C)). That is, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are not set to reach.

On the other hand, in the successful ready-to-win effect, the right effect pattern EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same pattern as the left effect pattern EZ1 (FIGS. 36(D) and 38(E)). That is, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are set to reach.

In this way, the ready-to-win performance is performed when the result of the big hit determination is "big win", so it functions as a performance with the possibility of a big win game being performed. In addition, since it may develop into a reach production such as "battle reach" after that, it also functions as a production that suggests that a reach production may be performed.

When the ready-to-win state is established in the ready-to-win fanning effect of pattern 1, the "battle reach preemptive attack" is always executed (see FIG. 30(E)). Therefore, the ready-to-win performance of pattern 1 functions as a performance suggesting that there is no possibility of winning the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4). On the other hand, when the ready-to-win state is established in the ready-to-win inciting effect of pattern 2, normal battle ready-to-win (battle-to-win battle not preemptive attack) is executed. Therefore, the ready-to-win performance of pattern 2 functions as a performance suggesting that there is a possibility of winning a normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4). Therefore, when the pattern 1 ready-to-win excitement effect is executed, the player desires the ready-to-win establishment more strongly than when the pattern 2 ready-to-win excitement effect is executed.

D. Medium pattern promotion promotion production (medium pattern promotion promotion)
The ``middle pattern promotion promotion performance'' is a performance for encouraging promotion of the role pattern to a more advantageous role pattern when the middle pattern pattern EZ2 is stopped and displayed as a role pattern in the middle pattern stop promotion performance. The middle pattern promotion fanning production includes a reach front middle pattern promotion fanning production (reach front middle pattern promotion fanning) and reach after middle pattern promotion fanning production (after reach middle pattern promotion fanning). The pre-ready-to-medium symbol promotion fanning effect is executed before the ready-to-win fanning effect is executed (see FIG. 39). After ready-to-win medium symbol promotion fanning effect is executed after ready-to-win is established in ready-to-win fanning effect (see FIG. 40).

There are successes and failures in the production of medium pattern promotion. In the case of success, the role symbol that is stopped and displayed is promoted to a more advantageous role symbol. In the case of failure, the role symbol that is stopped and displayed is not changed as it is.

In this form, the expectation of battle victory in the normal role pattern (expectation that the ally character will win in battle reach) is "enemy level strong symbol EZa" < "enemy level medium symbol EZb" < "enemy level weak symbol EZc". higher in order. Therefore, as an example of a successful middle symbol promotion effect, when the "enemy level medium symbol EZb" is stopped and displayed, the effect is to promote to "enemy level low symbol EZc".

In addition, the degree of expectation for winning the battle in the fall denial symbol is higher in the order of "normal button symbol EZh"<"special button symbol EZi". Therefore, as an example of a successful middle symbol promotion effect, there is an effect of promoting to a "special button symbol EZi" when the "normal button symbol EZh" is stopped and displayed. In addition, the normal role symbols usually have the possibility of winning a big hit, but the fall denial symbols usually have no possibility of winning a big win. Therefore, as an example of a successful middle symbol promotion effect, when the "enemy level strong symbol EZa" is stopped and displayed, there is an effect of promoting to the "normal button symbol EZh".

E. Battle reach (battle production)
A battle ready-to-win (equivalent to a specific effect) is a ready-to-win effect that may be performed after a successful ready-to-win effect, and is a ready-to-win effect showing a battle between an ally character and an enemy character. Battle reach includes a "battle reach preemptive attack" in which only a friend character launches an attack, and a "normal battle reach" in which a friend character and an enemy character attack each other. In this specification, "normal battle reach" may be simply referred to as "battle reach".

"Battle reach preemptive attack" has a "victory" mode and a "tie" mode. In the "battle reach preemptive attack" for victory, a victory effect is performed in which the ally character wins (see FIG. 41(E)). In this case, the final stopping mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is the number symbol doubles (see FIG. 41(F)). On the other hand, in the "battle reach preemptive attack" of the draw, a draw effect is performed to show that the attack of the ally character did not hit the enemy character and the victory or defeat was not achieved (see FIG. 41(G)). In this case, the stop mode of the final performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is a reach-losing eye (see FIG. 41(H)).

In addition, the "normal battle reach" has a victory mode and a defeat mode. In the battle reach for victory, a victory effect is performed in which the ally character wins (see FIG. 42(E)). In this case, the final stopping mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is the number symbol doubles (see FIG. 42(F)). On the other hand, in the defeat battle reach, a defeat effect is performed in which the ally character is defeated (see FIG. 42(G)). In this case, the final stopping mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is a special pattern including the special symbol EZt (falling symbol EZt) (see FIG. 42(H)).

Battle reach is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is ``jackpot'' than when the result is ``losing'', so it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. . In addition, since the victory effect in the battle ready-to-win is not executed when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", it functions as a effect to notify the winning of the jackpot. In addition, the winning effect in the battle reach may be executed when a variable probability jackpot (jackpot controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game, jackpot pattern 3 in this form) is won, and a normal jackpot (jackpot game Since it is not executed when a jackpot controlled to a normal probability state later, or a jackpot pattern 4) is won in this form, it functions as a performance suggesting control to a high probability state again after a jackpot game. In addition, the defeat effect in Battle Reach may be executed when a normal jackpot is won, so there is a possibility that it will be controlled to the normal probability state after the jackpot game (the high probability state may not continue It functions as a production that suggests that

F. Fall Inciting Effect The “fall inciting effect” is an effect executed after the “defeat effect” is performed in Battlereach. There are fall-avoidance failure mode and fall-avoidance success mode. In the falling fan effect of failing to avoid falling, a state is shown in which the middle effect symbol EZ2 remains unchanged as the special symbol EZt (see FIG. 43(C)). That is, it is indicated that the final stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is a special eye including the special symbol EZt. On the other hand, in the falling fan effect of the fall avoidance success, the middle effect pattern EZ2 is changed from the special pattern EZt to another effect pattern (the medium effect pattern EZ2 that is temporarily stopped is displayed again (see FIG. 43(E)).

Since the fall-inciting performance for failing to avoid falling is executed only when a normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) is won, it suggests that the game is controlled to the normal probability state after the jackpot game (the high-probability state does not continue). It works as a performance. On the other hand, the fall-inciting performance of the fall-avoidance success is executed when winning the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3) or in the case of losing, and when winning the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4). Since there is no such event, it usually functions as a production that suggests that the jackpot has not been won.

G. Post-Avoid Win-Fall Effect The “post-avoidance win-fail effect” is an effect that is executed after the falling-inciting effect of the successful fall-avoidance is performed. The post-avoidance winning/losing presentation has a winning mode and a losing mode. In the win-lose effect after avoiding winning, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed with the same number symbols as the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 (see FIGS. 44(B) and 44(C)). That is, it is shown that the final stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is the double number pattern. On the other hand, in the win-lose effect after avoiding losing, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed with a number symbol different from the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 (Fig. 44 (B) (E )reference). In other words, it is shown that the final stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is the reach-losing eye.

Since the winning/losing performance after winning avoidance is executed only when winning the variable probability big win (big winning pattern 3), it functions as a performance for notifying the winning of the variable probability big win. Moreover, it also functions as an effect suggesting that the high-probability state is controlled again after the jackpot game. On the other hand, since the win-lose effect after avoiding losing is executed in the case of losing, it functions as a effect suggesting losing. Also, in the case of a loss, the game continues in the high-probability high-base game state even after the end of the variable effect, so the win-lose effect after avoiding the loss is an effect that suggests that the game will continue in the current game state. also functions as

H. Roulette Reach "Roulette Reach" is an effect that may be performed after a successful medium symbol stop fan effect (see FIG. 30 (J)), and the middle effect symbol EZ2 is the same as the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3. It is a ready-to-win production that indicates by roulette whether the numbers are stopped and displayed. Roulette reach has a mode of success and a mode of failure. Successful roulette reach is performed when the special figure variation pattern is "roulette jackpot variation". In a successful roulette reach, it is shown that the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stop-displayed with the same number symbols as the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3. On the other hand, unsuccessful roulette reach is performed when the special figure variation pattern is "roulette losing variation". In the unsuccessful roulette reach, it is indicated that the medium effect symbol EZ2 is stop-displayed with a number symbol different from the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

The roulette reach is executed when the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3) is won or in the case of a loss, and is not executed when the jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) is won normally, so the jackpot is usually won. It functions as a rendition to suggest that it is not. In addition, since the successful roulette reach is executed only when the variable probability big win (big win pattern 3) is won, it functions as an effect for informing the winning of the probability variable big win. Moreover, it also functions as an effect suggesting that the high-probability state is controlled again after the jackpot game. On the other hand, since the failure roulette reach is performed in the case of a loss, it functions as an effect suggesting a loss.

Next, selection of which role symbol is to be displayed as the middle effect symbol EZ2 in the case of executing the variable effect including the medium symbol stop fan effect of success will be described. In this embodiment, when a special figure variation pattern for executing a successful middle symbol stop fanning effect is selected, the effect control microcomputer 121, based on the middle effect symbol selection table shown in FIG. pattern).

That is, when the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is received from the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the fluctuation start command reception processing in the received command analysis processing (FIG. 27, step S4201), but this processing In, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 variation start command is "reach fanning 1 losing variation" (THP014) or "reach fanning 2 losing variation" (THP015), "enemy level weak pattern EZc", ``Enemy level medium symbol EZb'', ``enemy level strong symbol EZa'', ``special button symbol EZi'', and ``normal button symbol EZh'' are each selected at a rate of 20% (FIG. 33). In addition, in these cases, there is no execution of the successful medium symbol promotion fan effect.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, in the fluctuation start command reception processing, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is "battle preemptive jackpot fluctuation" (THP001), "special button pattern EZi" is selected at a rate of 70%, and the normal button pattern EZh is selected at a rate of 30%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting the "special button pattern EZi", the pattern displaying the "special button pattern EZi" is selected at a rate of 30% from the beginning, and then the "normal button pattern EZh" is selected. After displaying, select the pattern to display "special button symbol EZi" in the pre-reach mid-symbol promotion stage effect at a rate of 20%, once display "normal button symbol EZh", and then reach after-reach mid-symbol promotion stimulation A pattern for displaying "special button pattern EZi" is selected at a rate of 20% in the presentation. Also, when selecting "Normal button pattern EZh", select the pattern that displays "Normal button pattern EZh" from the beginning at a rate of 15%, and once display "Enemy level strong pattern EZa" before reaching A pattern for displaying the "normal button pattern EZh" is selected at a rate of 15% in the pattern promotion fan effect.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, in the process when receiving the fluctuation start command, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is "battle preemptive loss fluctuation" (THP011), "special button pattern EZi" is selected at a rate of 30%, and the normal button pattern EZh is selected at a rate of 70%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting the "special button design EZi", the pattern displaying the "special button design EZi" is selected at a rate of 10% from the beginning, and then the "normal button design EZh" is selected. After displaying, select the pattern to display "special button symbol EZi" in the pre-reach mid-symbol promotion stage effect at a rate of 10%, once display "normal button symbol EZh" and then reach after-reach mid-symbol promotion stimulation A pattern for displaying a "special button pattern EZi" is selected at a rate of 10%. Also, when selecting "Normal button pattern EZh", select the pattern that displays "Normal button pattern EZh" from the beginning at a rate of 40%, and once display "Enemy level strong pattern EZa" before reaching A pattern for displaying the "normal button pattern EZh" is selected at a rate of 30% in the pattern promotion fan effect.

As described above, in this embodiment, the special button symbol EZi is more likely to be selected in the big win variation than the normal button symbol EZh, and is less likely to be selected in the losing variation. Therefore, the display of the special button pattern EZi functions as an effect suggesting that the expectation of the big win is higher than the display of the normal button pattern EZh.

In addition, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 variation start command is "battle jackpot variation" (THP002) in the variation start command reception processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects "enemy level weak pattern EZc". is selected at a rate of 50%, "enemy level medium symbol EZb" is selected at a rate of 30%, and "enemy level strong symbol EZa" is selected at a rate of 20%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting the "enemy level low symbol EZc", the pattern for displaying the "enemy level low symbol EZc" is selected from the beginning at a rate of 20%, and once the "enemy level medium symbol" is selected. After displaying "symbol EZb", select the pattern to display "enemy level weak symbol EZc" in the pre-medium symbol promotion fanning effect at a rate of 15%, once display "enemy level medium symbol EZb" and then reach A pattern for displaying "enemy level weak symbol EZc" is selected at a rate of 15% in the rear middle symbol promotion promotion performance. Also, when selecting "Enemy Level Medium Symbol EZb", the pattern to display "Enemy Level Medium Symbol EZb" is selected at a rate of 10% from the beginning, and once "Enemy Level Strong Symbol EZa" is displayed, then reach Select the pattern to display "enemy level medium pattern EZb" in the front middle pattern promotion promotion effect at a rate of 10%, once display "enemy level strong pattern EZa" 10% of the patterns that display the level middle pattern EZb are selected.

In addition, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 variation start command is "battle fall avoidance jackpot variation" (THP004), the effect control microcomputer 121, in the variation start command reception processing, "enemy level weak pattern EZc" is selected at a rate of 35%, "enemy level medium symbol EZb" is selected at a rate of 25%, and "enemy level high symbol EZa" is selected at a rate of 40%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting the "enemy level low symbol EZc", the pattern displaying the "enemy level low symbol EZc" is selected at a rate of 15% from the beginning, and once the "enemy level medium symbol EZc" is selected. After displaying "symbol EZb", select the pattern to display "enemy level weak symbol EZc" in the pre-medium symbol promotion promotion effect at a rate of 10%, once display "enemy level medium symbol EZb" and then reach A pattern for displaying "enemy level weak symbol EZc" is selected at a rate of 10% in the rear middle symbol promotion promotion performance. Also, when selecting "Enemy Level Medium Symbol EZb", the pattern to display "Enemy Level Medium Symbol EZb" is selected from the beginning at a rate of 9%, and once the "Enemy Level Strong Symbol EZa" is displayed, the reach Select the pattern to display "Enemy level medium pattern EZb" in the front middle pattern promotion promotion effect at a rate of 8%, once display "Enemy level strong pattern EZa" 8% of the patterns that display the level middle pattern EZb are selected.

In addition, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 variation start command is "battle fall avoidance loss variation" (THP013) in the variation start command reception processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects "enemy level weak pattern EZc" is selected at a rate of 30%, "enemy level medium symbol EZb" is selected at a rate of 20%, and "enemy level strong symbol EZa" is selected at a rate of 50%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting the "enemy level low symbol EZc", the pattern displaying the "enemy level low symbol EZc" is selected at a rate of 10% from the beginning, and once the "enemy level medium symbol" is selected. After displaying "symbol EZb", select the pattern to display "enemy level weak symbol EZc" in the pre-medium symbol promotion promotion effect at a rate of 10%, once display "enemy level medium symbol EZb" and then reach A pattern for displaying "enemy level weak symbol EZc" is selected at a rate of 10% in the rear middle symbol promotion promotion performance. Also, when selecting "Enemy Level Medium Symbol EZb", the pattern to display "Enemy Level Medium Symbol EZb" is selected from the beginning at a rate of 8%, and once the "Enemy Level Strong Symbol EZa" is displayed, the reach Select the pattern to display "enemy level medium pattern EZb" in the front middle pattern promotion promotion effect at a rate of 6%, once display "enemy level strong pattern EZa" 6% of the patterns that display the level middle pattern EZb are selected.

In addition, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 variation start command is "battle fall big hit variation" (THP005) in the variation start command reception processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects "enemy level weak symbol EZc ” is selected at a rate of 20%, the “enemy level medium symbol EZb” is selected at a rate of 15%, and the “enemy level strong symbol EZa” is selected at a rate of 65%. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when selecting the "enemy level low symbol EZc", the pattern displaying the "enemy level low symbol EZc" is selected at a rate of 10% from the beginning, and once the "enemy level medium symbol" is selected. After displaying "symbol EZb", select the pattern that displays "enemy level weak symbol EZc" in the pre-medium symbol promotion promotion effect at a rate of 5%, once display "enemy level medium symbol EZb" and then reach A pattern for displaying "enemy level weak symbol EZc" is selected at a rate of 5% in the rear middle symbol promotion promotion performance. Also, when selecting the "enemy level medium symbol EZb", the pattern that displays the "enemy level medium symbol EZb" is selected from the beginning at a rate of 5%, and once the "enemy level strong symbol EZa" is displayed, the reach Select the pattern to display "enemy level medium pattern EZb" in the front middle pattern promotion promotion effect at a rate of 5%, once display "enemy level strong pattern EZa" 5% of the patterns that display the level middle pattern EZb are selected.

As described above, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation for battle victory is in the relationship of "enemy level weak symbol EZc">"enemy level medium symbol EZb">"enemy level strong symbol EZa". In addition, when winning the variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3), it is easier to select "enemy level weak pattern EZc" than when losing or when winning the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4). , “Enemy level high symbol EZa” is difficult to be selected. In the case of losing, the ``enemy level weak symbol EZc'' is more likely to be selected and the ``enemy level strong symbol EZa'' is less likely to be selected than in the case of winning a normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4). Therefore, the probability of winning the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) has a relationship of "enemy level strong symbol EZa">"enemy level medium symbol EZb">"enemy level weak symbol EZc". .

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, in the process at the time of receiving the fluctuation start command, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is "roulette jackpot fluctuation" (THP003) or "roulette loss fluctuation" (THP012) selects "roulette reach symbol EZj" at a rate of 100% (see FIG. 33). Therefore, the effect of stop-displaying the roulette ready-to-win symbol EZj functions as an effect to suggest the development of the roulette ready-to-win game.

It should be noted that the ratio of which role symbol is selected as the medium effect symbol EZ2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. In addition, the pattern (variation of promotion) for promoting the medium effect symbol EZ2 can also be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. In addition, the unsuccessful reach before middle pattern promotion inciting effect shall be executed as appropriate when the successful reach before middle pattern promotion inciting effect is not performed, and the unsuccessful reach after middle pattern promotion inciting effect is during the successful reach before. It is appropriately executed when the pattern promotion fanning performance is not performed and the pattern promotion fanning performance is not performed after the reach of success.

Next, the variable effect according to the variable display of the special figure 2 in the high probability high base gaming state will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 44. FIG. In addition, in the variable performance described below, along with the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also performed, but the illustration of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is omitted. There is In addition, in the variable effect described below, the display of the pending icon HA and the icon TA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the pending icon HA and the icon TA may be omitted.

In the variable effect in the high-probability high-base game state, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are displayed as shown in FIG. 34(A). That is, the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed mainly in the left display area 50x provided in the left part of the display part 50a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed mainly in the right display area 50z provided in the right part of the display part 50a. be done. The medium effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in an upper display area 50y provided in the upper part of the center in the left-right direction of the display section 50a. Note that the upper display area 50y corresponds to a specific display area. Further, the middle production pattern EZ2 is also called the first production pattern, the left production pattern EZ1 is also called the second production pattern, and the right production pattern EZ3 is also called the third production pattern.

In the variable effect including the middle symbol stop fan effect, when the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started (Fig. 34 (A) (B)), first, the medium symbol stop fan effect is executed (Fig. 34(C)). For example, in the middle symbol stop fan effect that arouses the stop display of the "normal button symbol EZh", the background image G120 for the fan effect that is different from the probability variation background image G105 (universe background image G105) is displayed and the "normal button symbol EZh" is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, and then gradually returns to the space background image G105 from the left and right ends of the display section 50a toward the center. In the unsuccessful medium-symbol stop-flashing effect, the normal button symbol EZh is covered with the space background image G105 and is not displayed (Fig. 34(D)), and the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 appear in front of the space background image G105. A variable display is shown (FIG. 34(E)).

On the other hand, in the successful middle symbol stop fan effect, the normal button symbol EZh is superimposed and displayed in front of the space background image G105 (FIG. 34(F)). That is, the normal button pattern EZh remains on the display section 50a. Then, the normal button pattern EZh displayed large in the center of the display section 50a changes to a size that fits in the upper display area 50y, and is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper display area 50y (FIG. 34(G)). As a result, it is suggested to the player that the operation effect using the normal button 40 will be executed in the battle ready-to-win if the ready-to-win is established in the subsequent ready-to-win fanning effect. Further, as described above, since the normal button symbol EZh is a fall denial symbol, it indicates that the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) has not been won.

When the unsuccessful middle symbol stop fan effect is executed (Fig. 34 (D) (E)), the left effect symbol EZ1, the right effect symbol EZ3, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 are sequentially temporarily stopped and displayed in this order (Fig. 35(A)(B)(C)), and finally the display is completely stopped at non-reach-losing eyes (for example, "1, 7, 3") (FIG. 35(C)).

In the case where the medium symbol stop fanning effect of success is executed (FIGS. 34(F) and (G)), and when the pre-reach medium symbol promotion fanning effect is not executed, subsequently, the ready-to-win fanning effect is executed. . As shown in FIG. 34, when the normal button symbol EZh, which is a fall denial symbol, is stopped and displayed in the medium symbol stop boost effect, the ready-to-win boost effect of pattern 1 is executed. In the ready-to-win production of pattern 1, the fluctuation speed of the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 is slowed down at the same time, and whether or not both production patterns are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number pattern is encouraged (Fig. 36 (A)) ). In addition, the ready-to-reach fanning effect of pattern 1 is also referred to as a first ready-to-win fanning effect.

In the failure first ready-to-win provocation effect, for example, the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with different number patterns, such as "7, role pattern, 8" (FIG. 36(B)). In other words, reach is not established. Then, after the failure of the first ready-to-win inciting effect, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed again in a variable manner and changed to a number pattern, and finally stops completely at a non-reach-losing eye (for example, "7, 4, 8"). is displayed (FIG. 36(C)).

On the other hand, in the successful first ready-to-win provocation effect, for example, the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number pattern, such as "7, role pattern, 7" (Fig. 36 (D) ). That is, reach is established. Incidentally, when the successful first ready-to-win fanning effect is executed, it develops into a "battle ready-to-win preemptive attack" thereafter. At the time of development to the "battle reach preemptive attack", the medium effect symbol EZ2 is again displayed in a variable manner.

Next, a description will be given of the case where the normal role symbols are stopped and displayed in the medium symbol stop fan effect. As shown in FIG. 37, when the variable display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started (FIGS. 37(A) and (B)), for example, "enemy level strong symbol EZa" is stopped as medium symbol stop effect. A middle symbol stop fan effect is executed to fan the display (Fig. 37(C)). In the unsuccessful medium-symbol stop-flashing effect, the enemy-level strong symbol EZa is covered with the space background image G105 and is no longer displayed (Fig. 37(D)), and three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in front of the space background image G105. is variably displayed (FIG. 37(E)).

On the other hand, in the medium symbol stop fan effect of success, the enemy level strong symbol EZa is superimposed and displayed in front of the space background image G105 (FIG. 37(F)). Then, the high enemy level symbol EZa displayed large in the center of the display section 50a changes to a size that fits in the upper display area 50y, and is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper display area 50y (FIG. 37(G)). This suggests to the player that the strength of the enemy character in battle reach is "strong" (in other words, the degree of expectation for victory in battle reach is low) if reach is established in the subsequent reach fanning production. be. Further, as described above, since the enemy level high symbol EZa is a normal role symbol, it is suggested that there is a possibility of winning a normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4).

When the unsuccessful middle symbol stop fan effect is executed (Fig. 37 (D) (E)), as already described, the left effect symbol EZ1, the right effect symbol EZ3, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 are temporarily stopped in this order. It is displayed (FIGS. 35A, 35B, and 35C), and is finally stopped completely at non-reach-losing numbers (for example, "1, 7, 3") (FIG. 35C).

In the case where the medium symbol stop fanning effect of success is executed (FIGS. 37(F) and (G)), and when the pre-reach medium symbol promotion fanning effect is not executed, subsequently, the ready-to-win fanning effect is executed. . When the enemy level strong symbol EZa, which is a normal role symbol, is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol stop fanning effect, the ready-to-win fanning effect of pattern 2 is executed. In the ready-to-win effect of pattern 2, first the left effect pattern EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed (Fig. 38 (A)), then the fluctuation speed of the right effect pattern EZ3 slows down, and the right effect pattern EZ3 is the same as the left effect pattern EZ1. Whether or not a temporary stop display is performed is prompted by a number pattern (FIG. 38(B)). In addition, the ready-to-reach fanning effect of pattern 2 is also called a second ready-to-win fanning effect.

In the failure second ready-to-win provocation effect, for example, the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with different number patterns, such as "7, role pattern, 8" (FIG. 38(C)). In other words, reach is not established. Then, after the failure of the second ready-to-win inciting effect, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is again displayed in a fluctuating manner, changed to a number pattern, and finally completely stopped at a non-reach-losing eye (for example, "7, 4, 8"). is displayed (FIG. 38(D)).

On the other hand, in the successful second ready-to-win provocation effect, for example, the right effect pattern EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number pattern as the left effect pattern EZ1, such as "7, role pattern, 7" (Fig. 38(E)). . That is, reach is established. It should be noted that, when the successful second ready-to-win provocation effect is executed, it then develops into a "normal battle ready-to-win". At the time of development to the "normal battle reach", the medium effect symbol EZ2 is displayed again in a variable manner.

Thus, in this embodiment, the upper display area 50y functions as a suggestion display area (announcement display area) for suggesting an effect to be executed after the ready-to-win state is established, and the left display area 50x and the right display area 50z It functions as a ready-to-win display area for showing the player whether or not the ready-to-win is established. Even if the role symbol is stop-displayed in the upper display area 50y, the effect suggested by the role symbol is not executed when the ready-to-win state is not established in the ready-to-win effect.

In addition, when the role symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a in the medium symbol stop promotion effect (that is, when the medium symbol stop promotion effect is executed successfully), the middle symbol promotion promotion effect before reach is executed. There is The pre-reach middle symbol promotion boost effect is executed after the role symbol is displayed in front of the space background image G105 in the middle symbol stop boost effect and before it is moved and displayed in the upper display area 50y. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 39(A) and 39(B) , in the pre-reach middle pattern promotion effect, the role pattern (here, "enemy level strong pattern EZa") displayed in the center of the display unit 50a A thunder effect image G130 showing how lightning strikes is displayed.

In the unsuccessful ready-to-reach middle symbol promotion production, the role symbol remains the enemy level strong symbol EZa and is not changed (FIG. 39(C)). Thereafter, the high enemy level symbol EZa is moved and displayed in the upper display area 50y (FIG. 39(D)).

On the other hand, in the pre-reach mid-symbol promotion promotion effect of success, the role symbol is changed from the enemy level strong symbol EZa to the enemy level medium symbol EZb (FIG. 39(E)). After that, the middle level enemy symbol EZb is moved and displayed in the upper display area 50y (FIG. 39(F)). The medium level enemy symbol EZb is a symbol with a higher expectation of battle victory than the high enemy level symbol EZa (see FIGS. 32 and 33). Therefore, by changing the high enemy level symbol EZa to the medium level enemy symbol EZb, it is possible to heighten the player's expectation for winning the probability variable jackpot, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, when the ready-to-win pre-medium pattern promotion fanning production is not executed and the ready-to-win fanning production is executed and ready-to-win is established, the post-reach medium pattern promotion fanning production may be executed before the battle ready-to-win is executed. . As shown in FIGS. 40(A) and 40(B) , in the post-reach middle symbol promotion effect, the role symbol (here, “normal button symbol EZh”) displayed in the upper display area 50y of the display unit 50a is lightened. A thunder effect image G130 showing a falling image is displayed.

In the unsuccessful reach-after-medium-symbol-promoting effect, the role symbol remains the normal button symbol EZh and is not changed (FIG. 40(C)). And it develops into a battle reach preemptive attack.

On the other hand, in the post-reach medium symbol promotion promotion effect of success, the role symbol is changed from the normal button symbol EZh to the special button symbol EZi (FIG. 40(D)). In this case, the special button pattern EZi is first displayed large in the center of the display section 50a (FIG. 40(D)), and then moved and displayed in the upper display area 50y (FIG. 40(E)). And it develops into a battle reach preemptive attack. The special button pattern EZi is a pattern with a higher expectation of battle victory than the normal button pattern EZh (see FIG. 33). Therefore, by changing the normal button pattern EZh to the special button pattern EZi, it is possible to heighten the player's sense of anticipation for the probability variable jackpot winning, and to improve the game amusement. Also, by changing the medium effect symbol EZ2 to the special button symbol EZi, the player is suggested that an operation effect using the special button 41 will occur in the subsequent battle reach preemptive attack.

Next, the battle reach preemptive attack will be explained. In the battle reach preemptive attack, first, an image showing a battle between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed (FIG. 41(A)), and then an image showing how the ally character launches an attack is displayed. (FIGS. 41(B) and (C)). After that, an operation effect (here, an operation effect using the normal button 40) is executed (FIG. 41(D)). That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 generates an operation valid period (for example, 5 seconds) of the normal button 40, and displays an operation promotion image G140 prompting the operation of the normal button 40 on the display unit 50a (Fig. 41(D)). . In addition, as described above, in the battle reach preemptive attack, an operation effect using the special button 41 may be executed.

When the performance result in the battle reach preemptive attack is the victory of the ally character (that is, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle preemptive jackpot variation"), the normal button 40 is operated within the operation valid period. Or, when the operation effective period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated, an image indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed (FIG. 41(E)). This production is called a success production (win production, victory production). Finally, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed at the number symbols (for example, "7.7.7") (FIG. 41(F)). As a result, the player is informed that he/she has won the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3).

On the other hand, if the production result in the battle reach preemptive attack is a draw (that is, if the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle preemptive loss variation"), the normal button 40 is operated within the operation valid period. When the normal button 40 is pressed, or when the valid operation period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated, an image is displayed indicating that the ally character's attack did not hit the enemy character (FIG. 41(G)). This production is called a failure production (failure production, draw production). Finally, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed at reach-losing numbers (for example, "7, 8, 7") consisting of number symbols (FIG. 41(H)). As a result, the player is notified that the jackpot has not been won (in other words, the player has lost).

As described above, in this embodiment, the medium production pattern EZ2 may be stopped and displayed as a role pattern in the middle of the variable production (see FIG. 34(G)). It is changed to a production pattern other than the role pattern such as. In addition, the operation effect is executed at the time of effect branching (win-lose branching) in Battle Ready.

Next, normal battle reach will be explained. In normal battle reach, after an image showing that a friendly character and an enemy character are battling is displayed (FIG. 42(A)), an image showing how the friendly character launches an attack is displayed (FIG. 42 ( B)), and then an image showing how the enemy character launches an attack is displayed (FIG. 42(C)). After that, an image showing a state in which the ally character and the enemy character are fighting each other is displayed (FIG. 42(D)).

When the production result in the normal battle reach is the victory of the ally character (that is, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation"), after the image shown in FIG. 42 (D) is displayed , an image indicating that the ally character has won is displayed (FIG. 42(E)). This production is called a success production (win production, victory production). Finally, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed at the number symbols (for example, "7.7.7") (FIG. 42(F)). As a result, the player is informed that he/she has won the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3).

On the other hand, if the production result in normal battle reach is the defeat of the ally character (that is, the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle fall avoidance jackpot change", "battle fall avoidance jackpot change", "battle fall avoidance loss 42(D)), an image indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed (FIG. 42(G)). This production is called a failure production (defeat production). Then, the space background image G105 is displayed on the screen, where the special symbol EZt (falling symbol EZt) is temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium effect symbol EZ2 (FIG. 42(H)). That is, a special pattern (here, "7, Fall, 7") is temporarily stopped and displayed in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are the same kind of number symbols, and the middle effect symbol EZ2 is the fall symbol EZt. This suggests to the player that there is a possibility that the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) has been won (in other words, the high probability state is over and there is a possibility of falling to the normal probability state). .

When the battle reach of defeat is performed, subsequently, the fall-inciting effect is performed. In the falling fan effect, a light effect image G150 representing a state in which light is pouring onto the falling pattern EZt is displayed (FIGS. 43(A) and (B)). In the fall fanning production of fall avoidance failure, the light effect image G150 disappears without changing the middle production pattern EZ2 to the fall pattern EZt (FIGS. 43(B) and (C)). Finally, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed with a special eye (here, "7, fall, 7") (Fig. 43(D)). As a result, the player is informed that the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) has been won (in other words, the high probability state is terminated). It should be noted that the fall fanning production of fall avoidance failure is executed when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle fall big hit variation".

On the other hand, in the fall fan effect of the fall avoidance success, while the display of the light effect image G150 is continued, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed again in a variable manner (FIGS. 43(B) and 43(E)). In other words, it indicates that the falling symbol EZt is changed to another effect symbol. As a result, the player is informed that the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) has not been won. Such a fall-inciting effect of successful fall-avoidance makes it possible to give the player a sense of relief and improve the amusement of the game.

In the case where the fall-inciting effect of the fall-avoidance success is executed, the post-avoidance win-fall effect is subsequently executed. As shown in FIGS. 44(A) and 44(B), in the after-avoidance win-lose effect, the middle effect symbol EZ2 during variable display is the same type of number symbol (here, "7") as the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3. ) and another number pattern ("8" in this case) are likely to be stopped and displayed repeatedly. Then, in the win-lose effect after avoiding winning, the middle effect pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same kind of number pattern as the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 (Fig. 44 (B) (C)). The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed at the number symbols (here, "7.7.7") (FIG. 44(D)). As a result, the player is informed that he/she has won the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3). It should be noted that the winning after avoidance effect is executed when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle fall avoidance jackpot variation".

On the other hand, in the win-lose effect after avoidance of losing, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a different type of number symbol from the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 (FIGS. 44(B) and 44(E)). After that, all the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped and displayed at reach-losing numbers (here, "7.8.7") consisting of number symbols (FIG. 44(F)). As a result, the player is notified of the fact that the game has been lost (the fact that no jackpot has been won). It should be noted that the hit-lost effect after avoidance of defeat is executed when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle fall avoidance loss variation".

In this way, in this form, after making it appear that the "normal jackpot" has been won once in the variable production (after showing that the high probability state has ended), the "normal jackpot" is won As a case of denying, not only in the case of losing, but also in the case of winning a probability variable jackpot (the winning effect may be executed after avoiding winning). Therefore, compared with the configuration only in the case of losing, the interest in the game is heightened by the expectation of the probability variable jackpot after succeeding in avoiding the fall by the falling fan effect.

8. Effect of the Embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, first, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is the role symbol (enemy level strong symbol EZa, normal button symbol EZh, etc., shown in FIGS. 31 and 32). ) is stopped and displayed, the other performance symbols (the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3) are used to determine whether or not the ready-to-win situation will occur (see FIGS. 36 and 38). Therefore, it is possible to change the strength of the feeling of wanting to become a reach with a reach-inducing effect according to the degree of expectation of a big hit (expectation of battle victory) suggested by the role pattern, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game. is.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the fall denial pattern (normal button pattern EZh, etc.) is stopped and displayed in the upper display area 50y, the state returns to the normal probability state (low probability high base game state). ) (see FIG. 33). Therefore, it is possible to make the player strongly desire to become a ready-to-win in the ready-to-win performance, and to improve the amusement of the game. In other words, the fall denial symbol allows the player to play the game with peace of mind, and the interest in the game can be improved.

It should be noted that when the normal role symbols (enemy level strong symbol EZa, etc.) are stopped and displayed, it gives anxiety that it will fall into a low-probability high-base game state, but in this case, it will develop into a battle reach. It is possible to increase the joy of winning and improve the amusement of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the normal button pattern EZh or the special button pattern EZi is stop-displayed in the upper display area 50y, it is possible to generate an operation presentation when the ready-to-win state is established. suggested (see FIG. 32). Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement by the reach fanning effect.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the operation effect is executed at the time of the winning/losing branch of the battle reach (see FIG. 41(D)), and the normal button pattern EZh and the special button pattern EZi are stopped in the upper display area 50y. When it is displayed, it is suggested from before establishment of the ready-to-win that an operation effect will occur at the time of the win-lose branch in the battle ready-to-win (specific effect) after the success of the ready-to-win fanning effect. Therefore, it is possible to arouse a strong interest in establishing a reach in the reach fanning effect, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, after the ready-to-win state is established in the ready-to-win effect and before the battle ready-to-win is executed, the role pattern (for example, the normal button pattern EZh), which is the middle effect pattern EZ2, is a larger hit. The role pattern may be changed to a role symbol with a higher degree of expectation (degree of expectation for battle victory) (see FIG. 40). Therefore, it is possible to expect a change in role symbols after establishment of a ready-to-win state, and to improve amusement in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even before the ready-to-win production, the role symbol (for example, the enemy level strong symbol EZa) temporarily displayed is a role symbol with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit (expectation for battle victory). (see FIG. 39). Therefore, when the role pattern is changed, interest in establishing a ready-to-win state in the ready-to-win effect is further strengthened, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, the normal role symbols (enemy level strong symbol EZa, etc.) that usually have a possibility of a big hit are changed to the fall denial symbols ( It may be promoted to normal button pattern EZh, etc. (see FIG. 33). Therefore, according to such a promotion effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of security, and to improve the amusement of the game.

9. MODIFIED EXAMPLE Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above form, the role pattern is included in the middle production pattern EZ2, and in the variable production, the middle production pattern EZ2 is first stopped and displayed with the role pattern, and then the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same kind of production pattern. It is configured to indicate whether the display is stopped (that is, whether reach is established). On the other hand, the role pattern is included in the left production pattern EZ1, and the remaining production patterns are used to incite the establishment of reach, or the role pattern is included in the right production pattern EZ3, and the remaining production pattern is used to incite the establishment of reach. You can also

Also, the types and functions of the special effect symbols (role symbols) can be changed as appropriate. For example, as a role pattern, it indicates a transition to a production mode that suggests that the jackpot is not usually won (specifically, for example, a production mode that displays a background image that usually suggests that the jackpot is not won). A pattern (mode transition pattern) may be provided. Note that "indicate" includes explicit and implicit. Also, as the role pattern, a pattern suggesting that a predetermined movable body effect is executed (that is, a pattern suggesting a movable device to be activated) may be provided. In addition, as a role pattern, a pattern with characters such as “chance” and “hot heat” is provided, so as to suggest the expectation of jackpot and the expectation of battle reach victory (expectation of success of SP reach). may be configured.

Further, in the above embodiment, the normal role symbol and the fall denial symbol are provided as role symbols, but only one of them may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the "normal effect pattern" is a "number pattern representing a number", but it may be a "character pattern representing a character" or other effect pattern that does not represent a number.

In addition, medium pattern stop fanning production, reach fanning production, reach front middle pattern promotion fanning production, reach after medium pattern promotion fanning production, SP reach (battle reach), fall fanning production, hit and drop production after avoidance, etc. can be changed as appropriate as long as it is possible to achieve the purpose of each presentation.

Further, in the above-described form, it is possible to execute the pre-reach middle pattern promotion fan effect and the middle post-reach pattern promotion fan effect, but both or one of them may not be executed. In addition, in the above form, both the pre-reach medium pattern promotion fanning production and the reach medium pattern promotion fanning production are not performed in one variable production, but both medium pattern promotion fanning productions are one fluctuation production. may be configured to be executed in In addition, in the above form, the post-reach middle pattern promotion effect is configured to be executed before battle reach (SP reach), but it is configured to be executed after developing to SP reach, such as during battle reach. good too.

In addition, the middle pattern promotion fanning production (pre-reach medium pattern promotion fanning production and after reach medium pattern promotion fanning production) is a production that branches into success and failure according to the operation of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41. may be In addition, when the middle pattern promotion fan effect is successful, it may be configured to operate any movable device (for example, on-board movable device 55, etc.) at the timing indicating that effect. In this case, if the medium symbol promotion fan effect is unsuccessful, the movable device should not be operated.

Further, in the above embodiment, the operation effect is generated only in the battle reach preemptive attack, but the operation effect may be generated in the effect branch (win/lose branch) in the normal battle reach. In this case, it is preferable that the degree of expectation for winning the battle (the degree of expectation for success of the effect) is higher when the operation effect occurs than when the operation effect does not occur.

Further, in the above embodiment, the operation effect is performed at the time of the effect branch (hit-lose branch) in the battle reach, but the execution timing of the operation effect can be changed as appropriate. , or a special button 41) may be operated to display a cut-in image suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit.

Moreover, in the above-described form, it is configured to prompt whether or not the medium design is to be stopped and displayed in the role design by the medium design stop inciting production, but this may be instigated by other types of production. For example, a plurality of role symbols may be displayed on the display section 50a, and a roulette notice effect may be executed to show that one role symbol is selected from among the plurality of role symbols to be stopped and displayed in the upper display area 50y.

Further, in the above-described form, after executing the failed middle symbol stop appealing effect, a special figure variation pattern of the effect flow for executing a predetermined resurrection stimulating effect may be provided. In this case, when the probability variable jackpot is won, the resurrection inciting performance of the success mode is executed, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed with doubles, and in the case of losing, It is preferable to configure so that the resurrection-inciting effect of the failure mode is executed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with loose stitches.

Also, in the variable performance related to the special figure 1 and the variable performance related to the special figure 2 in the low probability high base game state or low base game state, A configuration may be adopted in which a stimulating effect is performed and a variable effect of the effect flow proceeding to the SP reach (see FIGS. 29 and 30) is performed.

Also, in the above form, "Reach fanning 1 loss variation" and "Reach fanning 2 losing variation" (that is, the special figure variation pattern in which the reach fanning production of failure is executed) is determined to be "with reach" in the reach determination (see FIG. 29), but it may be configured to be selected when it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination.

In addition, the "special game state" in this specification may be a jackpot game state based on a probability variable jackpot (a jackpot game state scheduled to be controlled to a high probability state after the end), or a mere jackpot game state. may

Further, the "first game state" in this specification may be the high-probability high-base game state, and the "second game state" may be the high-probability low-base game state. It should be noted that the high-probability low-base game state is more advantageous to the player than the high-probability high-base game state (for example, in the high-probability low-base game state, the large winning opening based on the small win is frequently opened. In a game machine with a configuration in which a so-called small win RUSH is executed in which an increase in the number of balls in possession can be expected even if the jackpot is not won, the "first game state" is a high probability low base game state, and the "second game state" is set to a high probability low base game state. "game state" may be a high probability high base game state.

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

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

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

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

Moreover, in the above-described form, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Also, for the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number, the special figure determination process may be performed in the order stored in the reservation storage unit.

Also in the above form, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel can be configured to

Further, in the above embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect 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.

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for inventions A1 to A6 below.

Invention A1:
Determination means (special figure determination processing by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player;
After variably displaying a plurality of performance patterns (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3), a performance executing means (a performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a variable performance to stop and display in a stop mode for informing the result of the determination. prepared,
In the plurality of production patterns,
A predetermined effect pattern (middle effect pattern EZ2) that is stopped and displayed in a specific display area (upper display area 50y),
There are other production patterns (left production pattern EZ1, right production pattern EZ3) that are stopped and displayed in display regions (left display region 50x, right display region 50z) different from the specific display region,
In the predetermined production pattern,
A normal production pattern (number pattern) that forms the final stop mode in the variable production,
Special performance symbols (role symbols, such as normal button symbols EZh, enemy level strong symbols EZa, etc.) that are performance symbols that do not form the final stop mode in the variable performance and that can suggest the degree of expectation for the special game state. and includes
The effect executing means stops and displays the special effect pattern in the specific display area in the variable effect, and then uses the other effect pattern to create a ready-to-win effect (Figs. 36 and 38). ) can be executed (Pachinko game machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, first, a predetermined effect pattern among the plurality of effect patterns is stopped and displayed as a special effect pattern, and then another effect pattern is used to determine whether or not the ready-to-win situation is achieved. According to the degree of expectation suggested by the special performance pattern, it is possible to change the strength of the feeling of wanting to become a ready-to-win with the ready-to-win fanning effect, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
When the game state after the end of the special game state is set to a predetermined first game state (for example, high probability high base game state), and a second game state less advantageous than the first game state (for example A game state control means (processing related to game state setting by the game control microcomputer 101) that may be set to a low probability high base game state),
In the special production pattern (role pattern),
When it is determined to be in the special game state scheduled to be in the first game state (when determined to be a probability variable jackpot winning), and determined to be in the special game state scheduled to be in the second game state The first special effect symbol (normal role symbol, for example, enemy level strong symbol EZa) that may be stopped and displayed in both cases (when it is determined that the normal jackpot is won),
When it is determined to enter the special game state scheduled to be the first game state, the display may be stopped, but it is determined to be the special game state scheduled to be the second game state. A gaming machine characterized by having a second special performance symbol (falling denial symbol, for example, a normal button symbol EZh) which is not stopped and displayed in the case of the game.

According to the game machine of this configuration, when the second special performance symbol is stop-displayed, the second game state is not entered, so that the ready-to-win fanning performance strongly encourages the player to desire to become the ready-to-win. It is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
Equipped with an operation unit (normal button 40, special button 41) that can be operated by the player,
The effect execution means may execute an operation effect (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 41(D)) that causes the player to operate the operation unit,
The second special effect symbol is an operation effect suggesting symbol (normal button symbol EZh, special button symbol EZi) that suggests that the operation effect will occur after the effect symbol is changed to the ready-to-win effect in the ready-to-win fan effect. A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since it is suggested that the operation effect will be generated when reaching the ready-to-win state before establishment of the ready-to-win state, it is possible to improve the amusement by the ready-to-win inciting effect.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to Invention A3,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a specific effect (battle ready-to-win) for notifying whether or not the special game state is entered when the effect pattern is set to the ready-to-win in the ready-to-win effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation effect is executed at the time of a win-lose branch in the specific effect (see FIG. 41).

According to the game machine of this configuration, since it is suggested that the operation effect occurs at the time of the win-lose branch in the specific effect after the reach-inflammation success, before the ready-to-win is established, there is a strong interest in the reach-to-reach establishment in the reach-inflame production. It is possible to make it possible to play, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Invention A5:
The gaming machine according to Invention A4,
There are a plurality of types of special performance symbols with different expectations for the special game state (for example, normal button symbols EZh, special button symbols EZi, etc.),
The effect execution means is a symbol promotion effect for changing the temporary stop-displayed special effect symbol to another special effect symbol having a higher expectation for the special game state than the special effect symbol (post-reach medium symbol promotion boost effect, figure). 40) may be executed after the ready-to-win state is established in the ready-to-win effect.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to expect a change in the special effect pattern after establishment of a ready-to-win state, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Invention A6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A5,
There are a plurality of types of special effect symbols with different expectations for the special game state,
The effect execution means is a symbol promotion effect for changing the temporarily stopped and displayed special effect symbol to another special effect symbol with a higher expectation for the special game state than the special effect symbol. 39) is executed before the ready-to-win effect.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even before the ready-to-win fan effect, the special effect pattern that is temporarily displayed and displayed may be changed. It will be strengthened, and it is possible to improve amusement in the game.

By the way, conventionally, in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine, it is determined whether or not to enter a special game state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player based on the winning of a winning opening such as a starting opening. The result of this determination is indicated by a variable effect. For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-185382, the left production pattern and the right production pattern are first stopped in the variable production, and when these production patterns become the reach displayed with the same pattern, the reach production is performed. A pachinko game machine is described in which the result of determination is notified by moving and finally stopping and displaying three performance symbols of left, middle, and right with a double roll or a reach-losing roll. However, there is room for improvement in terms of the presentation provided by the gaming machine in order to increase the enjoyment of the game. The above-described invention A is a game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382. and a special effect pattern that is a effect pattern that does not form the final stop mode in the variable effect and can suggest the degree of expectation of a special game state that is advantageous to the player, The production execution means stops and displays the special production pattern in a specific display area in the variable production, and then executes the ready-to-win fanning production to incite whether the ready-to-win is achieved by using other production patterns. . As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of the enjoyment of games" (to produce an effect).

PY1...Pachinko machine 40...Normal button (operation part)
41... Special button (operation part)
50... Image display device 50a... Display unit 50x... Left display area 50y... Upper display area (specific display area)
50z... Right display area 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Production control microcomputer EZ1... Left production pattern (other production patterns)
EZ2: Medium production design (predetermined production design)
EZ3...Right production design (other production design)

Claims (1)

a determination means for determining whether or not to set a special game state advantageous to the player;
A production executing means capable of executing a variable production that notifies the result of the determination,
The effect executing means may display a special effect pattern suggesting the effect to be executed after the ready-to-win state is established in the variable effect,
There are a plurality of types of special effect symbols with different expectations for the special game state,
The plurality of types include
a first special effect pattern suggesting that the first effect is executed after the establishment of ready-to-win;
and a second special effect pattern suggesting that a second effect having a higher expectation of the special game state than the first effect is executed after the ready-to-win state is established,
The performance execution means may execute a symbol promotion performance in which the once displayed special performance symbols are changed to other special performance symbols with higher expectations for the special game state,
When the display of the first special effect symbol and establishment of ready-to-win are achieved, and the symbol promotion effect is not executed , the first effect may be executed,
When the display of the second special effect pattern and the ready-to-win state are established without the pattern promotion effect being executed , or the pattern promotion to change the first special effect pattern to the second special effect pattern. The game machine is characterized in that when the performance is performed, the second performance may be executed and the first performance is not executed.

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