JP7239954B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of executing an effect prompting a player to operate an operation button provided on a gaming machine frame during execution of a variable display effect using performance symbols on a display unit. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-061263 A

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 has room for improvement from the standpoint of improving the entertainment of the presentation.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
an operating means;
a display unit;
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect;
a special game executing means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player;
and mode setting means capable of setting a predetermined mode ,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a display effect using the display unit,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that the special game may be executed;
The predetermined mode includes a non-operating mode in which the suggestive effect may be executed without operating the operating means,
The display effect is
There are times when it is set to the non-operation mode,
When the display effect is executed when the non-operation mode is set, the suggestive effect is performed by the execution of the display effect , and the suggestive effect is not performed. , there is
The display effect has a first mode and a second mode,
When the display effect is executed in the second mode, the suggestive effect is more likely to be performed by executing the display effect than when the display effect is executed in the first mode. Characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the presentation.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 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; 9 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing; It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table of the first embodiment. It is a table showing the distribution rate of Toku-zu 1 variation pattern. It is explanatory drawing of the customer waiting production|presentation of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of button effects in the OFF setting mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a repeatedly-hit button effect in the OFF setting mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode; It is an explanatory diagram of a button effect of a special mode. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a single-press button effect of the first mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a single-press button effect in the second mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a continuous-hit button effect in the ON setting mode; It is explanatory drawing of the long press button effect|presentation of a 1st aspect and a 2nd aspect. It is explanatory drawing of the long-pressing button effect|presentation of a 3rd aspect. It is an effect mode selection table for button effects. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st button operation promotion production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd button operation promotion production|presentation. It is a button operation promotion effect selection table in SP reach.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In 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, which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). Further, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22.例文帳に追加Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU, which will be described later, is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via hinges 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 5(A) schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state 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). (See FIG. 5B). At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered upper board movable body 55k or the raised lower board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

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

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

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

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

The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 contains a jackpot determination table, a jackpot 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 MS and various actuators MA are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors MS are input to the main control board 100 . The main control board 100 also outputs signals to various actuators MA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is distributed to the reach determination results "with reach (generate reach)" and "no reach (not generate reach)". . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 10(C), it is possible to change the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. is. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is referred to as "losing with reach", and "no reach (not generating reach)". )” is sometimes called “no reach”.

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

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

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

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol type determination result, or the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a reach loss loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a reach loss.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning port (first big winning port 14 or second big winning port 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). ing. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As jackpot games, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

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

Also, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 or using only one of them.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific area 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening/closing mode of the specific area 16. FIG. Hereinafter, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific region 16". In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (a constant opening and closing mode of the specific region 16), but a constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening and closing mode of the specific region 16), The difficulty (easiness) of entering the game ball into the specific area 16 in the big win game is set in combination with the opening/closing mode of the second big winning hole 15 in the big win game. Note that hereinafter, the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”.

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

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

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

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time-saving state is set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and compared to the non-time-saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time-saving state, the opening time (eg, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the opening time (eg, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. Also, in the time saving state, using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is (See FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. The production pattern is composed of, for example, number patterns of 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production pattern, the production pattern fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special figure, and the production pattern with the end of the variable display of the special figure. stops. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the performance symbols are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display (main stop display) of the performance symbols 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 patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are composed of numeral patterns 1-9, for example.

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.

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

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

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

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. There are a plurality of types of stopping modes that suggest reach-losing, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. indicate. There are a plurality of types of stop modes suggesting a big win, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2", in which the left and right symbols are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final stage of the SP reach-only production is reached, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit At 50a, an effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character is happy to win the battle) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. ) is performed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. 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, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, the execution probability of SP reach is If the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it is set to 100%. Can be set higher. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B are made executable as SP reach, the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of big hit determination is ``losing'', and the result of big hit determination is ``big hit''. In the case of 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". For example, it is possible to set the SP reach B jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach A jackpot expectation. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the judgment of the big win, it is possible to set the expected degree of the big win.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the movable body 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 from the player's point of view, developing into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. After that, 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 and develop into SP reach. Note that the movable body presentation is not limited to suggestions for developing SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and as this button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. , an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The button operation 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 a button operation valid period. and an image representing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, when the special button 41 is pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, FIG. , the board movable device 55 is activated, and the board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a from the player's point of view, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 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 a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35, and uses the game as lower tray full data. stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the 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 operation process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. The method of updating the random number counter for effect determination for various effects can be, for example, the same method as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This is the same in the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound) along with various effects performed by the image control board 140, and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or).

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

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

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

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

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.). I do. In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

7. Description of Characteristic Points of the First Embodiment A further detailed description will be added below regarding the characteristic points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment.

7-1. Special Figure Variation Pattern First, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be further described with reference to FIG. In addition to the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is stored in the game ROM 103 of the present embodiment.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, and the special figure variation pattern random number in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process. Which Toku-zu 1 variation pattern is determined depends on the Toku-zu variation pattern random number.

Specifically, the special figure 1 variation pattern when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" has three types of special figure variation patterns "P21", "P22" and "P03".

"P21" is a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach is performed in a successful mode after normal variation, reach, N reach, button effect and development effect. This special figure variation pattern "P21" is also referred to as "SP jackpot variation".

"P22" is a special figure variation pattern in which L reach is performed after normal variation, reach, N reach, button effect and development effect. This special figure variation pattern "P22" is also referred to as "L jackpot variation".

"P03" is a special figure variation pattern in which N reach is performed through reach after normal variation. This special figure variation pattern "P03" is also referred to as "N jackpot variation".

In addition, when the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" and the result of the reach judgment is "with reach", the special figure 1 variation pattern has three types: special figure variation patterns "P23", "P24" and "P25". There is

"P23" is a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach is performed in a failure mode through reach, N reach, button effect and development effect after normal variation. This special figure fluctuation pattern "P23" is also called "SP loss fluctuation".

"P24" is a special figure variation pattern in which L reach is performed after normal variation, reach, N reach, button effect and development effect. This special figure fluctuation pattern "P24" is also called "L loss fluctuation".

"P25" is a special figure variation pattern in which a button effect is performed through reach and N reach after normal variation. This special figure fluctuation pattern "P25" is also called "N loss fluctuation".

In this embodiment, when the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, the button effects are not executed after the execution of the N reach, and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest the jackpot. It may be stopped and displayed in a stopped mode. Therefore, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win after the execution of the N-reach, the player who expects the execution of the button performance after the execution of the N-reach is surprised. is possible, and it is possible to surprise and delight the player.

FIG. 28 shows the distribution rate (execution probability) of the special figure variation pattern in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the special figure variation pattern with the allocation rate shown in FIG. 28(A). In addition, when the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" in the non-time saving state and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the game control microcomputer 101 is a special figure at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 28 (B) Choose a variation pattern.

According to FIG. 28 (A), the value of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" is "82%", which is greater than the value of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" (15%) . On the other hand, according to FIG. 28 (B), the value of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23" ("5%") is the value of the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24" (25%) less than Therefore, it is possible to make the player aware that the "jackpot game" is more likely to be executed after progressing to the SP reach rather than the L reach after the development effect.

In addition, according to FIG. 28 (B), the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P25" than the total value ("30%") of the distribution ratio of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P23" and "P24" (70%) is larger. As described above, when the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, the button effect in the failure mode is not executed after the N reach. Therefore, when the development effect is performed after the button effect, it is possible to make the player aware that the "jackpot game" may be executed after that.

7-2. Various Effects Next, various effects in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 43. FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can execute a customer waiting effect in which an "automatic mode", which will be described later, can be selected. In addition, it is possible to execute "button production" in the special figure fluctuation production. In addition, "SP reach" can be performed. These various effects will be described below.

7-2-1. Customer Waiting Effect First, the customer waiting effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 29. FIG. The customer waiting effect is a effect that is executed while the above-described customer waiting effect mode is set. In this embodiment, the player can set the "automatic mode" to "ON (valid)" or "OFF (invalid)" during execution of the customer waiting effect. The automatic mode is a mode in which even if the player does not operate the normal button 40 and the special button 41, button effects (described later) can proceed in the same way as when the player operates them. Therefore, when the automatic mode is set to "OFF", unless the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41, the button effect does not progress within a predetermined period, but the automatic mode is set to "ON". , the button effect can proceed within a predetermined period even if the player does not operate the normal button 40 or the special button 41 . The automatic mode is set to "OFF" when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on.

Specifically, during execution of the customer waiting effect shown in FIG. 16(A-2), in addition to "light amount setting" and "effect setting", "automatic mode" is set to "ON" or "OFF". "Automatic mode setting" corresponding to the mode is selectable. When the player selects this "automatic mode setting", the title image G117 indicating the character string "automatic button mode", "OFF (press special button)" is displayed as shown in FIG. 29(A). and a button image G119 indicating "ON (press normal button)" are displayed on the display unit 50a. By operating (pressing) the special button 41, the "automatic mode" can be set to "ON", and by operating (pressing) the normal button 40, the "automatic mode" can be set to "OFF". It has become.

When the player presses the special button 41 while the setting screen G101 is being displayed, the "automatic mode" is set to "OFF" and the setting screen G101 shown in FIG. 29A disappears. Then, the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, an image G120A indicating "AUTO MODE OFF" is displayed in the lower left portion of the display section 50a. The display of this image G120A enables the player to grasp that the automatic mode is set to "OFF".

On the other hand, when the player presses the normal button 40 while the setting screen G101 shown in FIG. 29A is being displayed, the "automatic mode" is set to "ON" and the setting screen G101 disappears. Then, the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed on the display section 50a. At this time, an image G120B indicating "AUTO MODE ON" is displayed in the lower left portion of the display section 50a. The display of this image G120B enables the player to grasp that the automatic mode is set to "ON".

The image G120A and the image G120B described above are collectively referred to as an automatic mode setting notification image G120.

7-2-2. Button Effect Next, the button effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 40. FIG. The button effect is a effect that can be executed after execution of N reach in the special figure fluctuation effect. After the execution of this button performance, there are times when the development performance is performed and performance patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting a reach failure without the development performance being performed. Therefore, it can be said that the button effect of the present embodiment is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of execution of the subsequent development effect.

The button effect is a compound image G130 (G131, G132, G134, G135, G136, G140, G141, G142) including at least the button image CG1 (or CG4) among the button image CG1 (or CG4), character image CG5, and text image CG3. , G143, G144, G145, G146 or G147) and a period display image CG2 showing a linear progress bar.

There are three types of button effects (“single-press button effect”, “continuous-press button effect”, and “long-press button effect”) with different effect contents for the normal button 40 . The single-press button effect is the effect of the effect related to one operation (pressing) of the normal button 40 . Further, the repeated button effect is a effect of effect related to multiple operations (depressions) of the normal button 40 . Furthermore, the long-press button effect is a effect of the effect related to the “long-press” operation (pressing) of the normal button 40 .

Further, this button effect has an "OFF setting mode" and an "ON setting mode". The "OFF setting mode" is the mode of button presentation when the automatic mode is set to "OFF". The “ON setting mode” is the mode of button rendering when the automatic mode is set to “ON”.

7-2-3. Single Push Button Effect in OFF Setting Mode FIG. 31 shows a single push button effect when the automatic mode is "OFF", that is, a single push button effect in the OFF setting mode. In the single-press button effect of the OFF setting mode, first, as shown in FIG. 31A, a composite image G131 including a button image CG1 imitating the normal button 40 and a text image CG3 indicating the character string "Press!" , and the period display image CG2 are displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the period display image CG2 in this case represents the remaining time of the operation effective period of the normal button 40 (button operation effective period). Such a display instructs the player to operate (press) the normal button 40 during the valid period of button operation.

When the player operates (presses) the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period indicated by the period display image CG2, a button image CG1 imitating the normal button 40 and this button image CG1 as shown in FIG. A composite image G132 including the effect image CE that appears overlapping the button image CG1 is displayed. The effect image CE is an image that appears above the button image CG1 and indicates that the normal button 40 has been touched. Further, the button image CG1 is an image in which the button is sunk downward by the operation.

In this embodiment, if the player does not operate (press) the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period, the composite image G131 is not switched to the composite image G132 in this button effect. Specifically, when the player operates the normal button 40 within the button operation effective period after the single-press button effect starts, the composite image G131 is switched to the composite image G132. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period after the single-press button effect starts, the single-press button effect is executed without switching from the composite image G131 to the composite image G132. ends.

Further, when the player operates the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period, the execution of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode ends after switching from the composite image G131 to the composite image G132. In other words, in that case, even if the button operation effective period remains, the execution of the single-press button effect ends. On the other hand, when the player does not operate the normal button 40 within the valid period of button operation, the single-press button effect is executed during the valid period of button operation, and the single-press is performed at the end of the valid period of button operation. Execution of the button presentation is also terminated.

Also, if this single push button effect is a button effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "P23", "P24" or "P25", after the execution, a character string as shown in FIG. A text image CG3 indicating "Unfortunate" is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. Thereby, the player is notified that the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". On the other hand, if this single-press button effect is a button effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "P21" or "P22", the development effect shown in FIG. 21(A) is continued after the execution.

7-2-4. Continuous Hit Button Effect in OFF Setting Mode Subsequently, FIG. 32 shows a repeated button effect when the automatic mode is "OFF", that is, a repeated button effect in the OFF setting mode. 32(A), a composite image G134 including a button image CG1 imitating a normal button 40 and a text image CG3 showing the character string "Consecutive hits!" , the period display image CG2 is displayed on the display section 50a. Note that the period display image CG2 in this case represents the remaining time of the button operation valid period, as in the above-described single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode. With such a display, the player is instructed to operate (press) the normal button 40 a plurality of times during the button operation valid period.

When the player operates (presses) the normal button 40 multiple times within the button operation effective period indicated by the period display image CG2, a composite image G132 shown in FIG. 32(B) is displayed. This compound image G132 is the same as the compound image G132 of the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode. However, when the player operates (presses) the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period, the compound image G132 in the repeated button effect of the OFF setting mode is displayed in accordance with the operation. That is, it is displayed each time the normal button 40 is operated (pressed) within the button operation valid period.

In this embodiment, if the player does not operate (press) the normal button 40 even once within the button operation valid period, the composite image G134 is not switched to the composite image G132 in this button effect. Specifically, when the player operates the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period after the continuous button effect starts, the compound image G134 is switched to the compound image G132 for each operation. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the normal button 40 within the valid period of button operation after the repeated button effect starts, the execution of the repeated button effect ends without switching from the composite image G134 to the composite image G132. do.

In addition, the continuous hitting button effect in the OFF setting mode is performed during the button operation valid period regardless of the player's operation, and the execution ends when the button operation valid period ends.

In addition, if this repeated button effect is a button effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "P23", "P24" or "P25", the character string " A text image CG3 indicating "Unfortunate" is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. Thereby, the player is notified that the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". On the other hand, if this repeated button effect is a button effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "P21" or "P22", the development effect shown in FIG. 21(A) is continuously executed after the execution.

7-2-5. Long Press Button Effect in OFF Setting Mode Next, FIG. 33 shows a long press button effect when the automatic mode is "OFF", that is, a long press button effect in the OFF setting mode. In the long-press button effect of this OFF setting mode, first, a compound image G135 including a button image CG1 imitating a normal button 40 as shown in FIG. , and the period display image CG2 are displayed on the display unit 50a. It should be noted that the period display image CG2 in this case represents the remaining time of the button operation valid period, as in the above-described single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode. With such a display, the player is instructed to operate (depress) the normal button 40 by long pressing during the button operation valid period.

When the player operates the normal button 40 by long-pressing it within the button operation valid period indicated by the period display image CG2, as shown in FIG. A composite image G136 including the button image CG1 sunken in is displayed. This composite image G136 is displayed in accordance with the operation when the player operates (depresses) the normal button 40 by long-pressing it within the button operation valid period. In other words, it is displayed each time the normal button 40 is pressed for a long time within the button operation valid period.

In this embodiment, if the player does not operate (press) the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period, the composite image G135 is not switched to the composite image G136 in this button effect. Specifically, when the long-press button effect starts and the player operates the normal button 40 by long-pressing within the button operation valid period, the compound image G135 is switched to the compound image G136 for each operation. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the normal button 40 within the button operation effective period after the long-press button effect starts, the long-press button effect is executed without switching from the composite image G135 to the composite image G136. ends.

Further, the long-pressing button effect in the OFF setting mode is performed during the valid period of the button operation regardless of the player's operation, and the execution ends when the valid period of the button operation ends.

In addition, this long press button effect, in the case of a button effect corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23", "P24" or "P25", after the execution, as shown in FIG. A text image CG3 indicating "Unfortunate" is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. Thereby, the player is notified that the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". On the other hand, when this long press button effect is a button effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "P21" or "P22", the development effect shown in FIG. 21(A) is continuously executed after the execution.

7-2-6. Button Effect of ON Setting Mode Subsequently, the button effect when the automatic mode is "ON", that is, the button effect of the ON setting mode will be described. In the button effect of the ON setting mode, a composite image G140 including a button image CG4 representing a cylindrical button, a character image CG5 representing a special character with a human motif, and a period display image CG2 are displayed on the display section 50a. be done. The period display image CG2 in this case represents the remaining time of the execution period of the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode, unlike the OFF setting mode.

Unlike the button image CG1 when the automatic mode is "OFF", this button image CG4 is not an image imitating the normal button 40. FIG. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from reflexively operating (pressing) the normal button 40 by looking at the button image CG4 appearing on the display section 50a. Furthermore, a player who visually recognizes such a button image CG4 can grasp that the automatic mode is set to "ON". Further, the character image CG5 is not displayed on the display section 50a in the single-press button effect of the OFF setting mode. Therefore, as with the button image CG4 described above, the player viewing the character image CG5 can recognize that the automatic mode is set to "ON".

7-2-7. Single Push Button Effect in ON Setting Mode FIGS. 34, 35 and 36 show the single push button effect when the automatic mode is "ON", that is, the single push button effect in the ON setting mode. There are two modes (a first mode and a second mode) in which the action contents of the special character of the character image CG5 are different from each other in the single-press button effect of the ON setting mode.

In the single-press button effect of the first mode, first, a composite image G140 including a button image CG4 and a character image CG5 shown in FIGS. 34 and 35A, and a period display image CG2 are displayed on the display section 50a. The character image CG5 of this composite image G140 shows a special character ready to hit (press) the button image CG4 with a hammer from behind the button image CG4. Such display of the character image CG5 makes it possible for the player to be aware (remember) that the button indicated by the button image CG4 may be pressed by the special character. This composite image G140 is continuously displayed until the timing (hereinafter also referred to as "first timing") reaches 1/2 of the execution period of the single-press button effect (button effect) of the first mode.

When the execution period reaches the first timing, the display is switched from the composite image G140 to the composite image G141 shown in FIG. 35(B). This composite image G141 includes a button image CG4 and a character image CG5. The character image CG5 of this composite image G141 is an image showing the action of hitting (pushing) the button image CG4 with a hammer, and the button image CG4 is an image of the button sinking downward after being hit by a special character. (See FIG. 35(B)).

After such a composite image G141 is displayed, execution of the single-press button effect of the first mode ends.

If this single-press button effect is a button effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "P23", "P24" or "P25", after its execution, the character string "Unfortunately is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. Thereby, the player is notified that the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". On the other hand, if this single push button effect is a button effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "P21" or "P22", the development effect shown in FIG. 21(A) is continued after the execution.

Next, the single-press button effect of the second mode will be described. In the single-press button effect of the second mode, first, as in the first mode, the composite image G140 and the period display image CG2 shown in FIGS. 34 and 36A are displayed until the first timing.

However, in the single-press button effect of the second mode, when the execution period reaches the first timing, a composite image G142 different from the composite image G141 of the first mode is displayed. This composite image G142 is the same image as the composite image G140. That is, the character image CG5 of this composite image G142 shows a special character ready to hit (press) the button image CG4 with a hammer from behind the button image CG4, like the character image CG5 of the composite image G140. ing. That is, the composite image G142 includes the character image CG5 in which the special character does not press the button image CG4 with a hammer.

This composite image G142 is displayed until the execution period indicated by the period display image CG2 ends. Then, it disappears from the display section 50a at the end of the execution period. Furthermore, the execution of the single-press-button effect of the second mode is also completed at the end of the execution period.

As described above, in the single-press button effect of the second mode, the action of the special character indicated by the character image CG5 hitting the button of the button image CG4 with a hammer does not occur during the execution period. In other words, after the first timing, the special character hits the button with a hammer in the first mode single-push button presentation, whereas in the second mode single-push button presentation, the special character continues to hit the button even after the first timing. It is a production that does not perform the action of hitting the button with a hammer.

Unlike the single-press-button effect of the first mode, the single-press-button effect of the second mode is not executed when the special-figure variation pattern is "P23", "P24" or "P25". Therefore, after execution of the single-press-button effect of the second mode, the development effect shown in FIG. 21(A) is continuously executed.

7-2-8. Repeated Hit Button Effect in ON Setting Mode FIGS. 34 and 37 show repeated press button effects when the automatic mode is "ON", that is, repeated press button effects in the ON setting mode. In the repeated button effect in the ON setting mode, first, as in the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode, a composite image G140 including the button image CG4 and the character image CG5 shown in FIG. Is displayed. However, in the repeated hit button effect of the ON setting mode, the composite image G140 is displayed at the timing (hereinafter also referred to as "second timing") when the execution period of the repeated hit button effect (button effect) of the ON setting mode reaches 1/4. ) is displayed continuously.

When the execution period reaches the second timing, the display is switched from composite image G140 to composite image G143 including button image CG4 and character image CG5 shown in FIGS. 37A and 37B. The character image CG5 of this composite image G143 is an image showing an action of repeatedly hitting (pushing) the button image CG4 with a hammer, and the button image CG4 is an image of the button repeatedly sinking downward after being hit by a special character ( See FIGS. 37(A) and 37(B)).

This composite image G143 is displayed until the execution period indicated by the period display image CG2 ends. Then, it disappears from the display section 50a at the end of the execution period. Furthermore, the execution of the repeatedly-hit-button effect in the ON setting state is also terminated at the end of the execution period.

If this repeated button effect is a button effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "P23", "P24" or "P25", the character string "Unfortunate" as shown in FIG. is displayed. Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. Thereby, the player is notified that the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". On the other hand, if this single-press button effect is a button effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "P21" or "P22", the development effect shown in FIG. 21(A) is continued after the execution.

7-2-9. Long Press Button Effect in ON Set Mode FIGS. 34, 38 and 39 show long press button effects when the automatic mode is "ON", that is, long press button effects in the ON set mode. There are three types (first mode, second mode, and third mode) of the long-press button effect of the ON setting mode, in which the contents of the action of the special character of the character image CG5 are different.

In the long-press button effect of the first mode, first, similar to the repeated button effect of the ON setting mode, until the second timing of the execution period, a compound image G140 including the button image CG4 and the character image CG5 shown in FIG. A period display image CG2 is displayed on the display section 50a.

When the execution period reaches the second timing, the display is switched from composite image G140 to composite image G144 shown in FIG. 38(A). This composite image G144 includes a button image CG4 and a character image CG5. The character image CG5 of this composite image G144 is an image showing an action of pressing (continuing to press) the button image CG4 with a hammer, and the button image CG4 is an image of a button that is pressed downward by a special character with a hammer. (See FIG. 38(A)). This composite image G144 is continuously displayed until the timing (hereinafter also referred to as “third timing”) reaches 3/4 of the execution period of the long-press button effect (button effect) of the first mode.

When the execution period reaches the third timing, the display is switched from the composite image G144 to a composite image G145 including the button image CG4 and the character image CG5 shown in FIG. 38(B). The character image CG5 of this composite image G145 is an image showing an action of stopping pressing the button image CG4 with a hammer. 38(B)). This composite image G145 is continuously displayed until the execution period of the long-press button effect of the first mode ends.

The long press button effect of this first mode is executed only when the special figure variation pattern is "P25". Therefore, after execution of the long press button effect of the first mode, a text image CG3 showing the character string "Unfortunate" is displayed as shown in FIG. 38(C). Furthermore, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing.

Next, the long-press button effect of the second mode will be described. In the long-press button effect of the second mode, first, as in the first mode, the composite images G140 and G144 and the period display image CG2 shown in FIGS. 34 and 38A are displayed until the third timing.

However, in the long press button effect of the second mode, when the execution period reaches the third timing, a composite image G146 different from the composite image G145 of the first mode is displayed. Like the character image CG5 of the compound image G144, the character image CG5 of the compound image G146 is an image showing an action of pressing (continuing to press) the button image CG4 with a hammer. The button image CG4 of the composite image G146 is an image of a button in the same manner as the button image CG4 of the composite image G144 (that is, in a state of sinking downward).

This composite image G145 is displayed until the execution period indicated by the period display image CG2 ends. Then, it disappears from the display section 50a at the end of the execution period. Furthermore, the execution of the long-pressing button effect of the second mode is also ended in accordance with the end of the execution period.

Unlike the long press button effect of the first mode, the long press button effect of the second mode is not executed when the special figure variation pattern is "P25". Therefore, after execution of the single-press-button effect of the second mode, the development effect shown in FIG. 21(A) is continuously executed.

Next, the long-press button effect of the third mode will be described. In the long-press button effect of the third mode, first, as in the first mode and the second mode, the composite image G140 and the period display image CG2 shown in FIG. 34 are displayed until the first timing.

However, in the long-press button effect of the third mode, when the execution period reaches the first timing, a composite image G147 different from the first and second modes is displayed. The character image CG5 of this composite image G147 is an image showing a special character sitting on the button image CG4. The button image CG4 of the composite image G146 is an image of a button that sinks downward under the weight of the special character.

This composite image G147 is displayed until the execution period indicated by the period display image CG2 ends. Then, it disappears from the display section 50a at the end of the execution period. Furthermore, the execution of the long-pressing button effect of the third mode is also ended in accordance with the end of the execution period.

The long-press button effect of the third mode is not executed when the special-figure variation pattern is "P25", like the long-press button effect of the second mode. Therefore, after the execution of the single-press-button effect of the third mode, the development effect shown in FIG. 21(A) is continuously executed.

7-2-10. Execution Selection of Button Effect Subsequently, execution selection of the button effect in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 40. FIG. In this embodiment, based on the received special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the button effect. Specifically, if the received Toku-zu 1 fluctuation start command is about the above-described Toku-zu fluctuation pattern "P21", "P22", "P23", "P24" or "P25" shown in FIG. , the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the execution of the button effect during the variable display of the special figure 1. Further, if it is about "P21", "P22", "P23" or "P24", it determines execution of the button effect in the success mode, and if it is about "P25", it determines the button effect in the failure mode. Execution of production is determined (see FIG. 27).

When execution of the button effect is determined, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the button effect type selection table shown in FIG. 40(A) to determine the type of button effect to be executed. This button effect type selection table is a table for determining the type of button effect (single-press button effect, repeated button effect, and long-press button effect). In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of button effect with a distribution rate according to the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery.

In addition, according to the button effect type selection table shown in FIG. 40 (A), if the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery in the non-time saving state is "jackpot", the value of the distribution rate of the long press button effect (" 40%”) is the largest, and the value of the distribution rate of the single-press button effect (“25%”) is the smallest. On the other hand, when the judgment result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" in the non-time saving state, the value of the distribution rate of the long press button production ("10%") is the smallest, and the distribution rate of the single push button production The value ("60%") is the largest. As described above, in the present embodiment, the player can expect to win a "jackpot" more when the repeated button effect is executed than when the single button effect is executed as the button effect. When one of the long-press button effects is executed, the winning of the "jackpot" can be most expected.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the type of button effect to be executed is "single-press button effect", the effect control microcomputer 121 then selects the effect mode using the table shown in FIG. 40(B) or FIG. 40(C). decide. Specifically, when the "automatic mode" is set to OFF at the start of the execution, the single-press-button effect to be executed is selected by referring to the single-press-button effect effect mode selection table shown in FIG. 40(B). Decide how you will act. In this embodiment, if the "automatic mode" is set to OFF at the start of execution, the "OFF setting mode" is determined. As a result, a single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is performed as the button effect to be executed.

On the other hand, if the "automatic mode" is set to ON at the start of execution, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the single-press-button effect effect mode selection table shown in FIG. Determines the presentation mode of the single-press button presentation to be performed. In this embodiment, the allocation rate according to the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery determines the first mode or the second mode of the ON setting mode.

According to the effect mode selection table of the single push button effect shown in FIG. When the determination result of one lottery is "big hit", the second mode can be selected in addition to the first mode of the ON setting mode. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 can select the second mode of the ON setting mode only when the "automatic mode" is ON and the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot". That is, the single push button effect of the second mode is a effect suggesting that the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is a "jackpot". Therefore, when the single push button effect of the second mode is executed, the player can be sure of winning the "jackpot".

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the type of button effect to be executed is "continuously hit button effect", the effect mode is determined using the table shown in FIG. 40(D) or FIG. 40(E). decide. Specifically, when the "automatic mode" is set to OFF at the start of the execution, the effect mode of the repeated button effect to be executed is referred to the effect mode selection table for the repeated pressed button effect shown in FIG. 40(D). decide. In this embodiment, if the "automatic mode" is set to OFF at the start of execution, the "OFF setting mode" is determined. As a result, as the button effect to be executed, the repeated hit button effect in the OFF setting mode is performed.

On the other hand, if the "automatic mode" is set to ON at the start of execution, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the effect mode selection table for repeated hit button effects shown in FIG. Determines the effect mode of repeated button effect. In this embodiment, when the "automatic mode" is set to ON at the start of execution, the "ON setting mode" is determined. As a result, the continuous button effect in the ON setting mode is performed as the button effect to be executed.

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the type of button effect to be executed is "long-press button effect", the effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently uses the table shown in FIG. 40(F) or FIG. 40(G). Decide on a mode. Specifically, when the "automatic mode" is set to OFF at the start of execution, the long-press button effect to be executed is determined by referring to the long-press button effect effect mode selection table shown in FIG. Decide how you will act. In this embodiment, if the "automatic mode" is set to OFF at the start of execution, the "OFF setting mode" is determined. As a result, a long press button effect in the OFF setting mode is performed as the button effect to be executed.

On the other hand, when the "automatic mode" is set to ON at the start of execution, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the long press button effect effect mode selection table shown in FIG. Determines the effect mode of the long-press button effect. In this embodiment, the distribution rate corresponding to the selected special figure variation pattern is determined to be the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode of the ON setting mode.

According to the effect mode selection table of the long press button effect shown in FIG. 40(G), when the special figure variation pattern is "P25", the first mode is determined. Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation production up to N reach is performed, the long press button production is executed in the first mode in the special figure fluctuation production. Also, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is "P23" or "P24", that is, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the special figure fluctuation production that eventually becomes "losing" via the development production, a predetermined While the probability ("10%") is determined in the third mode, if the special figure variation pattern is "P21" or "P22", that is, the special figure variation that finally becomes "jackpot" via the development production In the case of the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production, it is determined to the third mode with a higher probability ("25%") than that. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 is more likely to select the second mode when the "automatic mode" is ON and the "jackpot". Therefore, when the long-pressing button effect of the third mode is executed, the player is likely to expect to win the "jackpot".

7-2-11. SP reach effect Next, the SP reach effect will be further described with reference to FIGS. 19, 22, 31(A), 41 and 42. FIG. In the SP reach of the present embodiment, the operation effect shown in FIG. 22 is performed during execution of the SP reach dedicated effect (specifically, immediately after the effect shown in FIG. 19(B) is executed).

The button operation promotion effects of the operation effects of the present embodiment include a first button operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the normal button 40 and a second button operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 . The first button operation prompting effect is an effect of displaying a composite image G131 of the above-described single-press button effect and a period display image CG2, as shown in FIG. 31(A). That is, it is an effect of displaying a compound image G131 including a button image CG1 imitating the normal button 40 and a text image CG3 showing the character string "Press!" and a period display image CG2. On the other hand, the second button operation promotion effect is an effect of displaying a special button image G31, a pressing operation image G32, and an operation effective period remaining time image G33 shown in FIG.

Further, this operation presentation has a success mode and a failure mode. Success mode means that after pressing the normal button 40 (or the special button 41) or after the button operation effective period has passed without the normal button 40 (or the special button 41) being operated, the on-board movable device 55 This is an effect mode accompanied by an action in which the on-board movable body 55k moves to the center of the display section 50a. On the other hand, the failure mode is an effect mode that does not involve the movement of the on-board movable body 55k after the pressing operation or after the button operation valid period has elapsed. When the operation effect in the success mode is executed, the effect suggesting a big win shown in FIG. When executed, the effect suggesting a failure shown in FIG. 19 (C-2) is continuously performed. Therefore, it can be said that the operation effect during execution of the SP reach of the present embodiment is a effect with a relatively high degree of attention, which is performed immediately before suggesting the determination result (hit or lose) of the special drawing lottery to the player.

In the SP reach of the present embodiment, the button operation promotion effect of the operation effect is executed regardless of the setting status of the automatic mode. Specifically, in the SP reach when the automatic mode is set to "OFF", the first button operation prompting effect for displaying the composite image G131 and the period display image CG2 shown in FIG. 31(A) is executed. . Furthermore, even in the SP reach when the automatic mode is set to "ON", as shown in FIG. 41, the same first button operation promotion effect (FIG. 31 ( Effect of displaying the composite image G131 and the period display image CG2 shown in A)) is executed. Also, in the SP reach when the automatic mode is set to "OFF", a second button operation prompting effect as shown in FIG. 42(A) is executed. Furthermore, even in the SP reach when the automatic mode is set to "ON", as shown in FIG. executed.

The automatic mode is a mode in which the effect can proceed in the same way as when the normal button 40 is operated without the operation of the normal button 40. Therefore, the player who has set the automatic mode to "ON" can increase the SP reach. Even in the operation presentation, it is apt to think that the game proceeds even if the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is not operated. Therefore, if the automatic mode is "ON", it is easy for the player to be careless that the normal button 40 (or the special button 41) does not need to be operated. There is a possibility that the player's attention to the ready-to-win operation presentation may be lowered. In particular, the operation effect of the present embodiment is the "important effect" performed immediately before suggesting the determination result of the special figure lottery to the player.

Therefore, in the operation effect during the SP reach, the normal button 40 (or the special button 41) is operated even if the automatic mode is set to "ON". With such an operation effect, it is possible to turn the player's awareness (interest), which has been neglected by setting the automatic mode to "ON", to the operation effect. Furthermore, the production development after the button operation (specifically, whether or not there is a movement operation of the on-board movable device 55 in the operation production, and whether the subsequent production is a production that suggests a big win or a loss It is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect. In other words, it is possible to keep the player's interest in the game during the period from when the button is operated until the determination result of the special figure lottery becomes clear.

7-2-14. Execution Selection of SP Reach Next, execution selection of SP reach according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 43. FIG. In this embodiment, based on the received special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute SP reach. Specifically, if the received special figure 1 fluctuation start command is about the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" or "P23" shown in FIG. Determines execution of SP reach during variable display of 1. Furthermore, if it is about "P21", it decides to execute SP reach including the button operation prompting effect in the success mode, and if it is about "P23", the SP including the button operation prompting effect in the failure mode is determined. Decide to execute reach (see FIG. 27).

When execution of SP reach is determined, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the button operation promotion effect selection table shown in FIG. 43 and determines the type of button operation promotion effect in SP reach to be executed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 selects the type of button operation promotion production with a distribution rate according to the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery.

According to the button operation promotion effect selection table shown in FIG. 43, when the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, the value of the distribution rate of the second button operation promotion effect ("80%" ) has the largest distribution rate value (“20%”) of the first button operation promotion effect. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" in the non-time saving state, the value of the distribution rate of the second button operation promotion effect ("45%") is the first button operation promotion effect shake Greater than the fractional value ("55%"). As described above, in the present embodiment, the player expects to win the "jackpot" more when the second button operation promotion effect is executed than when the first button operation promotion effect is executed as the button operation promotion effect. can.

8. Effects of the First Embodiment As described above in detail, the pachinko machine PY1 of the first embodiment displays a character image CG5 imitating a special character when the automatic mode is set to ON. A push button effect can be executed. In this case, there are a first mode and a second mode of the single-press button effect. The first mode of the single-press button effect is a compound image G140 in which the special character of the character image CG5 does not press the button of the button image CG4 with a hammer. is displayed, the special character presses the button of the button image CG4 with a hammer to display a composite image G141. On the other hand, the single-press button effect of the second mode is an effect of displaying a composite image G142 having the same content after displaying the composite image G140, that is, an effect in which the special character does not press the button image CG4 with a hammer. ing.

Then, when the single-press button effect of the first mode is executed, the special character's above action is performed in the character image CG5 of the composite image G141, and the development effect may be executed. In other words, when the single-press button effect of the first mode is executed, the action of the special character displayed in the effect pressing the button is the trigger for the execution of the development effect.

Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the content of the single-press-button effect to be executed in the first mode (movement of the special character pressing the button) and whether or not the development effect is executed after the single-press-button effect. It's becoming

On the other hand, when the single-press-button effect of the second mode is executed, the development effect is always executed when the execution of the effect is finished. In other words, when the single-press button effect of the second mode is executed, the end of the execution of the effect is the trigger for the execution of the development effect.

When the single-press-button performance of the second mode is performed, the development performance is executed at the end of execution of the single-press-button performance while the special character does not press the button with the hammer even after the first timing. Therefore, it is possible to surprise the player who thought that the special character would press the button with the hammer, and it is possible to surprise the player. Therefore, the player is likely to be interested in the development of the subsequent performance.

Further, according to FIG. 40, when the result of the special figure lottery is "jackpot", the single push button effect of the second mode is more likely to be executed than the single push button effect of the first mode. That is, the probability that the big win game is executed after the single push button performance of the first mode is performed is different from the probability that the big win game is executed after the single push button performance of the second mode is performed.

Therefore, it is possible for the player to pay attention to whether or not the action of pressing the button by the special character will be performed in the single-press button effect of the ON setting mode that is executed. Moreover, when the automatic mode, in which the player normally operates the button 40 at a low frequency, is ON, the single-press button effect of the ON setting mode can be executed. Therefore, even when the automatic mode is ON, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the effect by executing the single-press button effect in the ON setting mode.

Also, the single-press button effect of the OFF setting mode for instructing the player to operate the normal button 40 can be executed when the automatic mode is OFF. Therefore, when the automatic mode is OFF and the single push button effect of the OFF setting mode is performed, it is easy for the player to operate the normal button 40, and the execution frequency of the development effect performed through the button operation is reduced. It can be improved.

Also, even when the automatic mode is ON, the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode may be executed in the same way as when the automatic mode is OFF. Therefore, it is possible to surprise a player who is careless that he does not need to operate the normal button 40 during the non-operation mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the presentation.

Also, even when the automatic mode is ON, the button operation prompting effect is performed during the period from reach until the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed (during SP reach in this embodiment). Therefore, when the button operation promotion effect is performed, even when the automatic mode is ON, the normal button 40 (or the special button 41) is operated by itself at the timing to attract the player's attention in the special figure variation effect. The player can be instructed to do so. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to a series of effects until the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is triggered by the execution of the button operation promotion effect.

Also, the long-press button effect has a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the aspect of the display effect when executed. Moreover, since the development effect is more likely to be performed when the long-press button effect is executed in the third setting mode than in the second mode, when the long-press button effect is executed in the third mode, the development effect is not performed. Players are likely to expect execution.

In addition, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the content of the character image CG5 (predetermined character's action) displayed during execution of the long-press button effect, and to increase the degree of attention of the long-press button effect. It has become. Furthermore, the motion of the special character in the long-press button effect of the third mode is the motion of sitting on the button image CG4, and the motion of the special character in the long-press button effects of the first mode and the second mode (with a hammer The player can remember that this action is more likely to last longer than the action of keeping pressing the button image CG4. Therefore, when the long-press button effect is performed in the third mode, the player can visually recognize that the development effect is more likely to be executed than in the first mode and the second mode.

9. Modification Next, a modification of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. In addition, technical features in the above-described first embodiment and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate if they are not described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, the normal button 40 is used as the operation means. However, a button other than the normal button 40 (for example, the special button 41) may be used as the operating means. Further, although the operation means is capable of being pressed by the player, the operation means may be, for example, capable of contact operation, pull operation, push operation, or rotation operation.

Further, in the first embodiment, the display section 50a, which is a 3D liquid crystal display, is used as the display section. However, for example, a 2D liquid crystal display, a dot display, or a 7-segment display may be used as the display unit.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the motion of the special character that hits the button of the button image with a hammer at the first timing is defined as the "specific motion" of the predetermined character. In other words, an operation including timing is defined as a specific operation. However, an operation that does not include timing (that is, only an operation) may be a specific operation.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the non-operation mode or the operation mode can be set, but the configuration may be such that three or more modes including the non-operation mode and the operation mode can be set.

Also, in the first embodiment, the predetermined character is a special character whose motif is a person. However, the predetermined character may be, for example, an animal, a plant, or the like having a motif other than a person. Also, for example, an anthropomorphized object may be used as the predetermined character.

Further, in the first embodiment, the development effect is a predetermined suggestive effect. However, other than development effects, such as cut-in effects, dialogue effects, effect effects, icon change effects, stage (mode) change effects, etc., other effects that suggest the possibility of executing a special game may be used.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the action of pressing (hitting) a button with a hammer is defined as a specific action. However, an action of pressing (hitting) the button with a tool other than a hammer may be used. Alternatively, the action of pressing a button without a tool may be used.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the development effect (predetermined suggestive effect) can be executed immediately after a specific action is performed in the character image CG5 (normal character image) forming the composite image G141. However, for example, it may be configured such that a predetermined suggestive effect can be executed while a specific action is being performed in the normal character image. Also, for example, it may be possible to execute a predetermined suggestive effect after a while after a specific action with a normal character image.

Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration is such that a predetermined suggestive effect can be executed immediately after a specific action is performed in the character image CG5 (special character image) forming the composite image G140. However, for example, it may be configured such that a predetermined suggestive effect can be executed while a specific action is being performed in the special character image. Further, for example, after a specific action with a special character image, a predetermined suggestive effect may be executed after a while.

Further, in the first embodiment, the probability that the special game is executed after the display effect of displaying the special character image is performed is higher than the probability that the special game is executed after the display effect of displaying the normal character image is performed. A configuration with a higher probability of However, conversely, the probability that the special game is executed after the display effect of displaying the normal character image is performed is higher than the probability that the special game is executed after the display effect of displaying the special character image is performed. A high configuration is also possible.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, only when the operation mode is set, the instruction effect can be executed. However, even when the non-operation mode is set, the instruction effect may be executed.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the SP reach execution period is set to a specific period. However, it may be an execution period of reach other than SP reach, such as N reach or L reach. Alternatively, it may be an execution period of special figure fluctuation production (variation display production) other than reach. That is, the first half of the variable display effect may be set as the specific period instead of the second half (final stage).

Further, in the first embodiment, both the image G120A and the image G120B, which are the automatic mode setting notification image G120, are always displayed on the display section 50a. However, the configuration may be such that one of the image G120A and the image G120B is always displayed. Moreover, the configuration may be such that neither the image G120A nor the image G120B is displayed.

Also, during setting of at least one of the customer waiting performance mode, normal performance mode, probability variable performance mode, time saving performance mode and jackpot performance mode, an automatic mode setting notification image G120 may be displayed. In particular, when the automatic mode setting notification image G120 is displayed while the normal effect mode is set, the player can immediately set the automatic mode (ON or OFF) when the button effect is performed in the normal effect mode. easy to distinguish. Therefore, it is more preferable to display the automatic mode setting notification image G120 at least during setting of the normal effect mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, the button image CG1 is an image imitating the normal button 40, but it may be an image similar to the normal button 40 or an image dissimilar to the normal button 40. FIG.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the button effect using the period display image CG2 is provided, but the button effect may be provided without using the period display image CG2. In other words, the button effect may be such that the period display image CG2 is not displayed on the display section 50a. In such a case, the period displayed by the period display image CG2 may be replaced with the period during which the button image CG1 (or CG4) is displayed.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, the text image CG3 of the composite image G131 displayed in the single-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is set to indicate the character string "Press!". However, other character strings, such as "press", "press once", "press", and "hit", which can be associated with a single pressing operation, may also be used.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, the text image CG3 of the compound image G134 displayed in the repeated hit button effect in the OFF setting mode is set to indicate the character string "Continuous hit!". However, other character strings that can suggest multiple pressing operations, such as "continuously press", "continuously hit, repeatedly", and "hit, hit", may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, the text image CG3 of the composite image G135 displayed by the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is set to indicate the character string "long-press!". However, other character strings, such as "press long", "press long", "press for a long time", "press and hold", etc., which can be associated with a long press operation, may also be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the effect shown in FIG. 31(C) is the effect after execution of the button effect, but the button effect may be an effect suggesting that the development effect will not proceed. Further, although the development effect is executed following the execution of the button effect, it may be possible to insert a predetermined effect between the execution of the button effect and the execution of the development effect.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the trigger for ending the execution of the continuous hit button effect in the OFF setting mode is the end of the valid period of button operation. However, for example, the number of pressing operations of the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period may exceed the threshold. In addition, the termination trigger of execution of the long-press button effect in the OFF setting mode is the termination of the valid period of button operation. However, for example, the total time of long presses of the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period may exceed the threshold.

Further, in the first embodiment, the button image CG4 having a different appearance (form) from the normal button 40 is used for various button effects in the ON setting mode. However, for example, the button image CG4 for these button effects may be a button image (button image CG1) imitating the normal button 40. FIG. Also, the button image may have a shape other than that shown in the first embodiment.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, in the single-press button effect of the first mode, the display is switched from the composite image G140 to the composite image G141 at the first timing (timing reaching 1/2 of the execution period of the button effect). It was configured. However, the display may be switched from the composite image G140 to the composite image G141 at a timing other than the execution period of the button effect.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, in the repeated button effect in the ON setting mode, the display is switched from the composite image G140 to the composite image G143 at the second timing (timing reaching 1/4 of the execution period of the button effect). and However, the display may be switched from the composite image G140 to the composite image G143 at a timing other than the execution period of the button effect.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, in the long-press button effect of the first mode, the display is switched from the composite image G144 to the composite image G145 at the third timing (timing reaching 3/4 of the execution period of the button effect). It was configured. However, the display may be switched from the composite image G144 to the composite image G145 at a timing other than the execution period of the button effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the execution period reaches the third timing in the long-press button effect of the first mode, the button image CG4 and the character image CG5 shown in FIG. The display is switched to the composite image G145 containing the image. However, the configuration may be such that the display of the composite image G145 shown in FIG. 38B is not displayed and the long-press button effect of the first mode ends.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the development effect is not performed after the execution of the long-press button effect of the first mode, and the development effect is performed after the execution of the long-press button effect of the second mode. However, without providing the long-press button effect of the second mode, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which there are times when the extended effect is performed after execution of the long-press button effect of the first mode and times when the extended effect is not performed.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the action of the special character (predetermined character) sitting on the button is defined as the second action. However, motions other than sitting, such as standing on a button or lying down, may also be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the single-press button effect, the repeated button effect, and the long-press button effect are provided. However, it may be configured to include one button effect out of the single-press button effect, the repeated button effect, and the long-press button effect. Alternatively, it may be configured to have two button effects out of a single-press button effect, a repeated button effect, and a long-press button effect. In addition, a configuration may be provided in which button effects other than the single-press button effect, the repeated button effect, and the long-press button effect are provided.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, there are two modes of the single-press-button effect in the ON setting mode, but there may be other than two modes. In addition, although there is one type of repeated button effect mode in the ON setting mode, it may be of a plurality of types.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, only when the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot", the single-press button effect of the second mode can be executed. However, even if the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing", the configuration may be such that the single push button effect of the second mode can be executed. In addition, even when the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is ``losing'' or ``big hit'', the long-pressing button performance of the third mode can be executed. However, only when the determination result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot", the configuration may be such that the long-pressing button effect of the third mode can be executed.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1, which is the so-called "first type" and "dejipachi", is shown as the game machine. However, there are so-called "third-class" and "proprietary" pachinko machines, as well as so-called "first-class" pachinko machines and "second-class" pachinko machines. It may be a pachinko game machine called "one type and two types mixed". In addition, during ST (special time) period, the winning probability may be controlled to a high probability state as a pachinko game machine called "ST machine".

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The above embodiments show the following inventions (Inventions A1 to A4, Inventions B1 to B2, and Inventions C1 to C3). In the following description of the invention, corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1 is
an operation means (normal button 40) operable by the player;
a display unit (50a);
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101 capable of executing the process of step S106) capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player;
A mode setting means that can be set to a predetermined mode (a production control microcomputer 121 that executes processing for setting the automatic mode to ON or OFF),
In the predetermined mode, there is a non-operation mode (ON) in which a predetermined suggestive effect (development effect) that suggests the possibility of execution of the special game may be executed without the operation of the operating means. automatic mode during setting),
The production executing means is
When the non-operation mode is set, a character image (character image CG5) simulating a predetermined character (special character) is displayed on the display section (single-press button effect of the first mode, second mode). mode single-press button effect) can be executed,
The character image includes a normal character image (character image CG5 forming composite image G141) in which a predetermined character performs a specific action (action of hitting with a hammer at first timing),
When the display effect of displaying the normal character image is performed when the non-operation mode is set, the predetermined suggestive effect is executed by performing the specific action with the normal character image. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by that there is a time when it is played.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the specific action of the predetermined character in the display effect executed in the non-operation mode is the execution trigger when the predetermined suggestive effect is performed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the content of the display effect to be executed (the specific action of the predetermined character) and whether or not the predetermined suggestive effect is executed after that.

Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The character image includes a special character image (character image CG5 forming a composite image G142) in which a predetermined character does not perform the specific action,
When the display effect of displaying the special character image is performed when the non-operation mode is set, the predetermined suggestion effect is executed by completing the execution of the display effect. It is a game machine characterized by having

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the display effect of displaying the special character image is performed, the specific action that is performed in the display effect of displaying the normal character image is not performed. Moreover, the predetermined suggestive effect in that case can be executed later than it can be executed by a specific action in the display effect of displaying the normal character image. Therefore, it is possible to surprise the player who thought that a specific action would be performed.

Invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
A probability that the special game is executed after the display effect of displaying the normal character image is performed, a probability that the special game is executed after the display effect of displaying the special character image is performed, are different.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not a specific action is performed in the display effect to be executed. Moreover, since the display effect can be executed during the non-operation mode in which the frequency of operation of the operating means by the player is relatively low, the execution of such a display effect allows the player to control the effect to be executed even in the non-operation mode. It is possible to prevent the loss of interest.

Invention A4 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A3,
The predetermined mode includes an operation mode (automatic mode set to OFF) in which the predetermined suggestive effect may be executed by operating the operation means,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute an instruction effect (for example, a single-press button effect showing a composite image G131) for instructing the player to operate the operation means,
The game machine is characterized in that the instruction effect is sometimes executed when the operation mode is set.

Also, an instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means can be executed when the operation mode is set. Therefore, when the instruction effect is performed during setting of the operation mode, it is easy for the player to operate the operation means, and the execution frequency of the predetermined suggestive effect performed through the operation can be improved.

Invention B1 is
operating means (normal button 40);
a display unit (50a);
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101 capable of executing the process of step S106) capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player;
A mode setting means that can be set to a predetermined mode (a production control microcomputer 121 that executes processing for setting the automatic mode to ON or OFF),
In the predetermined mode, an operation mode in which a predetermined suggestive effect (operation effect in a success mode) suggesting that the special game may be executed may be executed by operating the operating means. (automatic mode while set to OFF) and a non-operating mode (automatic mode while being set to ON) that may be executed without operation of the operating means,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute an instruction effect (for example, a single-press button effect showing a composite image G131) for instructing the player to operate the operation means,
A display effect using the display unit (single-press button effect of the first mode) can be executed,
The instruction production is
It may be performed when the above operation mode is set,
The display effect is
There are times when it is set to the non-operation mode,
Even when the non-operating mode is set, the instruction effect may be performed instead of the display effect during a specific period (execution period of SP reach).
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the instruction performance is performed during the specific period, the predetermined suggestive performance may be executed by operating the operating means after the execution of the instruction performance is started. (Pachinko machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the instruction effect is executed even when the non-operation mode is set, and the predetermined suggestive effect can be executed by operating the operating means. Therefore, it is possible to surprise a player who is careless that he/she does not have to operate the operating means during the non-operating mode, and the interest can be improved.

Invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
Determination means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing special figure 1 determination processing) for executing determination (jackpot determination) of whether or not to perform the special game when a predetermined condition is established,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a variable display effect (special figure variable effect) that variably displays the effect pattern,
A game characterized in that the specific period is a period from when the effect symbol becomes a ready-to-win mode during execution of the variable display effect to when it is stop-displayed in a mode suggesting the result of the determination. machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even when the non-operating mode is set, during the period from when the effect pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode to when it is stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting the determination result, instead of the display effect There are times when an instruction production is performed. Therefore, when the command effect is executed, even when the non-operation mode is set, the player can be instructed to operate the operation means at the timing to attract the player's attention in the variable display effect. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effect from the execution of the instruction effect until the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting the determination result.

Invention C1 is
operating means (normal button 40);
a display unit (50a);
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101 capable of executing the process of step S106) capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player;
A mode setting means that can be set to a predetermined mode (a production control microcomputer 121 that executes processing for setting the automatic mode to ON or OFF),
In the predetermined mode, there is a non-operation mode (turned ON) in which a predetermined suggestive effect (advancement effect) suggesting that the special game may be executed may be executed without the operation means being operated. automatic mode during setting),
The production executing means is
A display effect (long-press button effect) using the display unit can be executed,
The display effect is
There are times when it is set to the non-operation mode,
When the display effect is executed when the non-operation mode is set, there are times when the predetermined suggestive effect is performed and times when the predetermined suggestive effect is not performed. ,
The display effect has a first mode (first mode, second mode) and a second mode (third mode),
When the display effect is executed in the second mode, the predetermined suggestive effect is more likely to be performed by the execution than when the display effect is executed in the first mode. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since the display effect has the first mode and the second mode, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the mode of the display effect when executed. Moreover, since the predetermined suggestive effect is more likely to be performed when the display effect is executed in the second mode than in the first mode, when the display effect is performed in the second mode, the predetermined suggestive effect is executed. Players can easily expect.

Invention C2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
The display effect is
an effect of displaying a character image (character image CG5) in which a predetermined character (special character) performs an action on the display unit;
The first mode is a mode in which a character image is displayed in which the predetermined character performs a first action (action to keep pressing with a hammer).
The second mode is a mode of displaying a character image in which the predetermined character performs a second action (action of sitting on a button),
The display effect is
Execution ends when the action of the predetermined character in the character image ends,
When the display effect ends at the first timing (third timing), the predetermined suggestive effect is not performed thereafter,
When the display effect ends at a second timing (timing at which the long-press button effect ends) after the first timing, the predetermined suggestive effect is performed after that,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second action can be easily remembered by the player as being more likely to last longer than the first action.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the content of the character image (predetermined character's motion) displayed during execution of the display effect, thereby increasing the degree of attention of the display effect. is possible. Furthermore, since the second action can be remembered by the player as likely to last longer than the first action, when the display effect is performed in the second mode, the player may feel the first action. It is possible to visually recognize that the predetermined suggestive effect is more likely to be executed than is performed in the mode.

Invention C3 is
The gaming machine according to invention C2,
The predetermined mode includes an operation mode (automatic mode set to OFF) in which the predetermined suggestive effect may be executed by operating the operation means,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute an instruction effect (a long press button effect of the OFF setting mode) for instructing the player to operate the operation means,
The instruction production is
The game machine is characterized in that it is sometimes executed when the operation mode is set.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the instruction performance is performed when the operation mode is set, the player can easily operate the operation means and perform the predetermined operation as compared with the case where the instruction performance is not performed. It is possible to increase the execution frequency of the suggestive effect.

40... Normal button 50a... Display unit 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Sub control board (effect execution means)
121... Production control microcomputer CG5... Character image (character image)
PY1: Pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (3)

an operating means;
a display unit;
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect;
a special game executing means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player;
and mode setting means capable of setting a predetermined mode ,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a display effect using the display unit,
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that the special game may be executed;
The predetermined mode includes a non-operating mode in which the suggestive effect may be executed without operating the operating means,
The display effect is
There are times when it is set to the non-operation mode,
When the display effect is executed when the non-operation mode is set, the suggestive effect is performed by the execution of the display effect , and the suggestive effect is not performed. , there is
The display effect has a first mode and a second mode,
When the display effect is executed in the second mode, the suggestive effect is more likely to be performed by executing the display effect than when the display effect is executed in the first mode. Characteristic game machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The display effect is a effect of displaying a character image in which a predetermined character performs an action on the display unit,
The first mode is a mode of displaying a character image in which the predetermined character performs a first action,
The second mode is a mode of displaying a character image in which the predetermined character performs a second action,
The display effect is
Execution ends with the end of the action of the predetermined character in the character image,
When the display effect ends at the first timing, the suggestive effect is not performed after the display effect,
When the display effect ends at a second timing after the first timing, the suggestive effect is performed after the display effect,
A gaming machine characterized in that the second action can be remembered by the player as likely to last longer than the first action. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The predetermined mode includes an operation mode in which the suggestive effect may be executed by operating the operation means,
The production executing means is
capable of executing an instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means;
The instruction production is
A game machine characterized in that it is sometimes executed when the operation mode is set.

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