JP7277891B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, pachinko game machines perform various effects. For example, Patent Literature 1 listed below describes a gaming machine in which an ally character and an enemy character battle, and a jackpot is determined depending on whether the ally character wins or loses.

JP 2017-185382 A

By the way, there is room for improvement with respect to the effects in which the results diverge as described above, in order to increase the interest in the game.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is
In a gaming machine which, after playing a special game advantageous to a player, is controlled to an advantageous game state advantageous to the player or not controlled to the advantageous game state,
Equipped with production execution means capable of producing production,
The production executing means is
A battle between a first character and a second character results in a first result suggesting that the advantageous game state will be reached after the special game or a second result suggesting that the advantageous game state will not be reached after the special game. It is possible to execute a specific production that branches,
In one battle in the specific effect, when the first character executes a first pattern effect in which the second character attacks, and when the second character attacks the first character. , there is a case where the effect of the second pattern, which is less likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed;
Any one of the plurality of reactions of the first character to the attack of the second character is shown during the second pattern production in the one battle in which the second pattern production is started. Previously, any one of the first result and the second result is performed by changing the pattern to another pattern or the first pattern that is more likely to branch to the first result than the second pattern. It is a gaming machine characterized by the fact that there is a

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

1 is a perspective view of a game machine; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the rear board movable device is in a standby state, (B) is a front view of the production unit when the rear board lower movable device is activated, and (C) is a board rear upper movable device. It is a front view of the unit for production|presentation when a device operates, (D) is a front view of the unit for production|presentation when a board rear lower movable device and a board rear upper movable device operate|move. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a ready-to-win determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of customer waiting production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal production mode, probability variable production mode, and time saving production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of jackpot production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of no reach loss. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example from the start of the special figure fluctuation production until it becomes a reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when the stop display of the production|presentation design which shows loss from N reach is performed, and the case where the stop display of the production|presentation design which shows a big hit is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. FIG. 25 is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 24 ; FIG. 26 is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 25 ; FIG. 27 is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 26 ; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production|presentation flow of the special figure fluctuation production|presentation based on the characteristic part of pachinko game machine PY1. It is an explanatory diagram showing until the start of the battle reach (battle production) in the special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production|presentation flow of battle reach (battle production|presentation). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram mainly showing the start of battle reach (battle effect) to the attack of a teammate character in a chance pattern; It is explanatory drawing which mainly shows after a win-lose branch in a chance pattern. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram mainly showing up to an attack by an enemy character in a pinch pattern; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram mainly showing a pinch pattern after a winning/losing branch; It is an explanatory view mainly showing the resurrection effect in Battle Reach. It is a table|surface which shows the kind of battle reach, and the relationship of a victory expectation. Battle reach selection table. It is a part of the production flow of the battle ready-to-win according to the modification. FIG. 11 is a battle reach selection table according to a modified example; FIG. It is an explanatory diagram showing a special pattern in the battle reach according to the modification. FIG. 11 is a fanning effect selection table according to another modified example; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a fan effect according to another modification; FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a fan effect according to still another modification;

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

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). In addition, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a performance unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. - 特許庁First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A generally circular opening 1A is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1 when viewed from the front. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed so as to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall portion 1B so as to protrude forward.

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

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

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

The first start winning device 11D is stationary. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball enters. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is the lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 1. Also, when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) 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 composed of a tongue-like piece of a substantially oblong rectangular shape that descends obliquely downward to the left in a plan view. The left end of the upper surface of the electric chew opening/closing member 12 k is positioned to the right of the lowest point of the second starting port 12 in a plan view. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is housed behind the game board 1 so that its tip (front side surface) is normally located in the game area 6, that is, around the front surface of the game board 1 (in a normal state). The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can move (advance and retreat) in the front-rear direction from the stored state. Then, when the special state is entered, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k moves forward. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12 k moves forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12 k forms a path for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 . Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is retracted behind the game area 6, it is almost impossible to let the game ball enter the second start hole 12 because there is no guiding path. In this way, the protruding state of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. ball becomes possible. On the other hand, the state in which the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is housed is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. In this manner, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric tube 12D opens", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is called "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

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

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

In addition, a gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided on the diagonally lower right side of the opening 1A of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. Passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is the trigger for the normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") lottery (that is, normal pattern random number acquisition and determination: hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern lottery") and the variable display of the normal pattern. It's becoming The power chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game accompanied by the opening of the electric chew 12D.

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

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

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

A second big winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") in which a second big winning hole 15 is formed diagonally above the gate 13 and the first big winning hole 14 in the game area 6, in other words, on the upstream side. is provided. The second big winning device 15D has an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k is a rod-like body that has a wing-like shape when viewed from the front, and is normally held at an attitude of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, blocking the second prize winning opening 15. The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be rotated about 70 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls to the left and can assume an open state. Only when the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second big winning opening 15 is also called "closed state". In this manner, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When game balls enter the second big winning hole 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail. Inside the second big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning hole 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward is provided. It is

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

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 4A) that prevents passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is positioned slightly to the right of the left end of the specific region 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific region 16 directly above it). When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible for the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. , passes through the non-specific region 17 . The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning hole 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called a first route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 as a trigger. Also, 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 big winning openings (first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15) are opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

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

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

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12, various random numbers (an example of judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery are generated. may be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering the game ball) to the first start port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning the game ball to the second start port 12 Various random numbers obtained by (entry) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 relation random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 relation random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. To the number of special figures 1 reservation that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figures 1 reservation) and the number of special figures 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figures 2 reservations) has an upper limit (for example, 4). This upper limit number can be arbitrarily changed according to the playability, and does not have to be provided. 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 mode normal pattern, ie, winning pattern), an auxiliary game is performed to open the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D). .

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is not being executed. An upper limit (for example, four) is set to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . This upper limit number can be arbitrarily changed according to the playability, and does not have to be provided. In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number". In addition, in the present embodiment, the general figure reservation display for displaying the number of general figure reservations is not provided, but the general figure reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure reservation display, for example, it is possible to adopt the same configuration as the special figure reservation display 83.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6(A) schematically shows how the upper rear board movable body 56Uk and the lower rear board movable body 56Dk are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not in operation. The upper rear board movable body 56Uk and the lower rear board movable body 56Dk can move vertically along the surface of the image display device 50 on a plane substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction (they can move up and down). be). Then, when the respective drive sources of the upper rear board movable device 56U and the lower rear board movable device 56D are driven, the upper end of the lower rear board movable body 56Dk is positioned around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 in a front view. (See FIG. 6B). On the other hand, the board rear upper movable body 56Uk moves downward (falls) so that its lower end is positioned around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 6C). As a result, the upper rear plate movable body 56Uk and the lower rear plate movable body 56Dk are joined and united in the vertical direction around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front, and a pattern is formed on each surface. (Design) is united as a whole and represents the face of the main character, which is the theme of the pachinko game machine PY1 (see FIG. 6(D)). At this time, since most of the image display device 50 is covered with the combined upper board rear movable body 56Uk and lower rear board movable body 56Dk, the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, jackpot game effect, etc.) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 ), a production control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) that controls production such as a customer waiting production, an operation promotion production that prompts the operation during the period in which the operation of the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41 is valid (operation valid period). ) 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls, etc. are provided further behind the image display device 50 of the game board 1. FIG. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls games. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section that controls effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. Note that the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and a game effect using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 57, etc.) , the customer waiting effect, and the operation promoting effect can be controlled.

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a game ROM 103 is included.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. In the effect control microcomputer 121, an effect ROM 123 storing programs and the like for controlling effects as the game progresses by the main control board 100, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 123 are stored. It includes a performance CPU 122 that executes the program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a hemispherical button detection switch 40a and a sword-shaped button detection switch 41a. The hemispherical button detection switch 40a detects that the hemispherical button 40 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 41a detects that the sword-shaped button 41 has been pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a outputs a signal to the sub-control board 120 according to the detected content.

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

Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a left frame movable motor 58Lm, a right frame movable motor 58Rm, a front upper movable motor 55Um, a front lower movable motor 55Dm, and a rear upper movable motor. 56Um, a rear lower mover motor 56Dm, and a logo mover motor 57m. The left frame movable body motor 58Lm can drive the left frame movable device 58L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 58Rm can drive the right frame movable device 58R to perform a predetermined operation. The front upper movable body motor 55Um can drive the front upper movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk to perform predetermined operations. The front lower movable body motor 55Dm can drive the front lower movable body 55Dk to slide it on the display section 50a. The board rear upper movable body motor 56Um can drive the board rear upper movable body 56Uk to slide it on the display section 50a. The lower rear board movable body motor 56Dm can drive the lower rear board movable body 56Dk to slide it on the display section 50a. The logo movable body motor 57m can drive the logo movable body 57k to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates motion pattern data for determining the motion modes of the upper front board movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk, the lower front board movable body 55Dk, the upper rear board movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear board movable body 56Dk. Via the lamp control circuit 151, the operation of the board front upper movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk, the board front lower movable body 55Dk, the board rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk is controlled. The performance control microcomputer 121 also creates motion pattern data that determines the motion mode of the logo movable body 57k, and controls the motion of the logo movable body 57k via the lamp control circuit 151. FIG.

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

Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include frame lamps 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and board lamps 54 (back board upper point light emitting device 54Ua, board rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, A rear lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, and creates light emission pattern data according to the light emission pattern data. Light emission of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 is controlled. Note that data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU is made to control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, etc., and the operation control of the front board movable device 55, the rear board movable device 56, the logo accessory device 57, the frame movable device 58, and the like. may Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM. Also, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16. FIG. The tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 15 are general ones for explanation of this item, and other tables are shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko game machine PY1" which will be described later. In this case, the table is assumed to be used in the pachinko game machine PY1. However, the table shown in this item is used for the configuration that does not show a separate table in the description of the "characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1" to be described later, and the "characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1" to be described later. ” can be changed to the table shown in this item.

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

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

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) using a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 10(A). The hit determination table is associated with game states, which will be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time-saving hit determination table) used in a non-time-saving state and a hit determination table (time-saving hit determination table) used in a time-saving state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 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. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Also, the hit determination table does not need to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. Normal pattern fluctuation Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern using a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 10(B). The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

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

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

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

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. And each of these elements is associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. It should be noted that the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, game state setting), it acquires a special figure related random number by establishment of the start condition, Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for judging the jackpot symbol type. A reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. The random number is also called judgment information. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 11(A). The jackpot determination table is associated with the game state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table).

In each big hit determination table, the judgment value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the big hit and loss, which are the results of the big hit determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with a big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11(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. It should be noted that the odds of winning the jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Judgment of jackpot pattern type Judgment of jackpot pattern type determines the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) using a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. It is a decision for Each type of the jackpot symbol is associated with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot composed of the game privilege given to the player.

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

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the allocation rate of the jackpot pattern type by the jackpot pattern type determination for the special pattern 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot pattern A and 50% for the jackpot pattern B, and for the special pattern 2 It is possible for the jackpot pattern C to make the 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 determines whether or not to generate a reach with a special figure fluctuation effect described later using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 11 (C) when the result of the big hit determination is a loss It is a decision for

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

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is distributed to the reach determination results "with reach (generate reach)" and "no reach (not generate reach)". . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the obtained reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 11(C), the number of reach random numbers determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" differs between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. In addition, it is possible to change the probability of being determined to have reach as appropriate. Below, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is called "loss with reach", and "no reach (not generate reach)". This is sometimes called "no reach".

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination Special figure variation pattern determination uses a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the effect flow of the special figure variation effect (contents of effect). Identification information to be included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, as a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning caused by the special figure variation pattern determination was performed It is associated with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the variable display of special figure 2 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing. In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1/special figure 2).

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be called by a name associated with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production. be. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern concerning the big hit is called "jackpot fluctuation". And, among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". And, the special figure fluctuation pattern that the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach is called "N jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, the special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "SP loss variation", and in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The special figure variation pattern that is used is called "L loss variation", and in the loss with reach, the special figure variation pattern where the special figure variation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation" Say, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to reach no loss is referred to as "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal losing fluctuations (normal A losing fluctuation, normal B losing fluctuation, normal C losing fluctuation) with different fluctuation times.

3-2-5. Prefetching Determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using a prefetching determination table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the obtained special figure-related random number. For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting prize. That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first starting gate 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start gate 12. And there is. It should be noted that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of starter opening (first starter opening 11/second starter opening 12).

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

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

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

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning holes (first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15) in each round game, The type and opening time of the big winning opening to be opened, the time to be closed until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), etc. are included. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15 after the stop display of the special figure.

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

Incidentally, the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 15 is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that is won is the jackpot pattern A (see FIG. 11(B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that is won is the jackpot pattern. It is possible to have a configuration in which the jackpot game C is executed when the type of the jackpot symbol that is won is the jackpot symbol C.

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

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

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4(B)) for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening 15 is started. Therefore, in a round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). In this way, in combination with a certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a certain opening and closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening and closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big win game, the game ball is placed in the specific area in the big win game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering 16.

In addition, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates the passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). The big hit is called "V long big win", and the VAT opening and closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate 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. is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state", "high probability high base game state" and It is possible to make it into any game state of "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" may be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

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

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time-saving state is set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and compared to the non-time-saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time-saving state, the opening time (eg, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (eg, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. Also, in the time saving state, using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is (See FIGS. 12-13). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In addition, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined (FIG. 10(B)). Therefore, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time is greater in the time saving state.

In addition, the time saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-working 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 (FIG. 10(A)). Therefore, the time-saving state has a larger number of hit determinations per unit time.

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

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

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

In addition, 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. Also, various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "n-th game state" (where n is an integer equal to or greater than 1).

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 28. FIG.

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

In the customer waiting production mode, a special variable production is performed in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure fluctuation production and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen G101 for setting the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 17(B). Is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from speaker 52, brightness setting of display section 50a, frequency setting of effects to be executed, and the like.

Normal production mode can be set when special figure fluctuation production is performed in "low probability low base game state" or "high probability low base game state", and it is a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a; As shown in FIG. 18(B), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a; There is also a third normal effect mode in which a background image (normal night background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a. Switching is performed with one condition being that the figure variation effect is performed. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal front-stage performance mode before reach is established and a normal rear-stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the normal front stage effect mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A custom background image will be displayed. Also, a special performance mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(D), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display section 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 a special figure variation performance is being performed in the "low-probability high-base game state", and is a performance mode indicating a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(E), a background image representing the sky (background image for time saving G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, the time reduction performance mode includes a time reduction front stage performance mode before reach is established and a time reduction rear stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the time saving front stage production mode, the background image G106 for time saving is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving rear stage production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19A, an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and a right-hand shot image prompting "right-hand shot" are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening production is performed in which G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19B, the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. A round performance will be held. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19(C), the display unit 50a displays an ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game, and a total number of prize balls paid out. A jackpot ending production is performed in which the number-of-balls image G112 is displayed.

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

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

In addition, in the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect pattern, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, the sword-shaped button It is possible to perform an effect using various effect devices such as 41.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, a small pattern area 50c is provided in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed.

In FIG. 20(A), the left effect pattern region 50b1, the middle effect pattern region 50b2, the right effect pattern region 50b3, and the small pattern region 50c are indicated by broken lines. It is described in order to show the range of the production design area 50b2, the right production design area 50b3, and the small design area 50c, and is not actually displayed. Also, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-2-5. L reach Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform L reach after N reach. The L reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the lottery result of the special lottery was a "jackpot" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is an effect for making the player expect a big win. function as In addition, the execution time of the ready-to-win effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the ready-to-win effect of the SP ready-to-win (FIGS. 12 and 13). Therefore, in the reach effect of the L reach, for example, a shorter moving image than the reach effect of the SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the ready-to-win effect of the L-to-win can be changed as appropriate. In addition, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the ready-to-reach production of SP reach is executed expansively after the ready-to-reach production of L reach.

4-3. Suspended Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 is provided with a suspended icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 28(A). The pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4, depending on the number of special figures 1 pending or the number of special figures 2 pending, 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, in the vicinity of the reserved icon display area 50d, as shown in FIG. 28A, an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area is provided. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

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

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

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

4-4. Notice Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing during the special figure variation effect. The advance notice effect is effect using an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, an input device (hemispherical button 40, sword-shaped button 41), and the like. , It is possible to suggest the result of jackpot determination or the result of special figure variation pattern determination.

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

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

After that, as shown in FIG. 23(D), the front movable device 55 is operated again, and the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk are united, The upper board movable body 56Uk and the lower board rear movable body 56Dk that are united and integrated are covered, and as shown in FIGS. returns to the normal standby state (initial position) and develops into SP reach. This movable body production is an example of a development production.

Note that the movable body presentation is not limited to suggestions for developing SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation. In addition, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss variation), it is possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called fake effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 has an operation effect ( Button production) can be performed. The operation performance is a performance in which the player operates the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41, and it is possible to suggest that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner indicating a big win.

For example, in SP reach, a period during which the operation of pressing the sword-shaped button 41 is valid (sword-shaped button operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this sword-shaped button operation valid period, as shown in FIG. At the same time, an effect for prompting the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the sword-shaped button operation prompting effect, a sword-shaped button operation prompting image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The sword-shaped button operation prompting image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressing operation image) G32 representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword. and an image (operation valid period remaining time image) G33 representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (sword button operation valid period) related to the operation of the pattern button 41 . Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. FIG. 26B shows a state in which the sword-shaped button operation effective period has occurred and 1/3 of the sword-shaped button operation effective period has elapsed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[1. Main control main processing]
The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers (general symbol related random numbers, special symbol related random numbers) 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 some of the random numbers may be so-called hardware random numbers generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

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

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), first, the output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter value of various random numbers (general figure-related random numbers, special figure-related random numbers) is performed during the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (main side timer interrupt process (S005) After the termination, the period until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

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

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

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

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next time (see FIG. 29), and an interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005). etc.

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

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

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

In the second starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a. When it is determined that 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, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. Moreover, 2nd prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 relation random number and the 2nd prefetching determination table (refer FIG. 14). In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. Moreover, 1st prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 relation random number and the 1st prefetching determination table (refer FIG. 14). In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It should be noted that if there are both the special figure 2 pending number and the special figure 1 pending number, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are in parallel This is no longer done.

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

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the currently stopped and displayed special symbol is a big winning symbol, the game state is shifted to a big winning game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, it generates a high-probability end command indicating transition to the normal-probability state. In addition, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost pattern and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. And the time saving end command which shows transition to a non-working 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 the jackpot symbol type determination.

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

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

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the control of the effect by the following effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[1. Sub control main processing]
The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 31 from the effect ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

When the random number update process ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 are operated (various movable body perform a performance). In this way, various productions (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, jackpot game production, customer waiting production, operation production, etc.) are realized.

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

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

[2.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 32, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, operations are detected on operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a and the sword-shaped button detection switch 41a, and depending on the detection results, commands are set or production data is created. do. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at the timing suitable for the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process, etc., which will be described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control processing, based on the performance data created in the input processing, the performance data creation processing described later, etc., the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 57, and 58 are operated at a predetermined timing. to output drive data. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

[3.10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 33, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), and effect data creation processing (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

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

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is a special figure variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). Production control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process (S4201), when it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start command is received, as the fluctuation start command reception processing, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command , selects the performance pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation performance, sets the information of the sub-variation pattern, and stores the variation performance start command including the information of the sub-variation pattern in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed, corresponding to the selected sub-variation pattern A special figure variation production is realized. It should be noted that the flow of processing relating to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a jackpot game effect and a look-ahead effect.

7. Characteristic Portion of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Characteristic portions of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail below. First, the jackpot game executable by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (jackpot games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 34, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" or "jackpot pattern" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the first start port 11). Any of the symbols 2” can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" at a rate of 60% and "jackpot pattern 2" at a rate of 40%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 2 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the second start port 12) in the jackpot symbol type determination, either "jackpot symbol 3" or "jackpot symbol 4" It is possible to determine whether More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 3" at a rate of 60% and "jackpot pattern 4" at a rate of 40%.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the special figure 2 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 2 variation pattern using the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 35 in the high probability high base game state (high probability state and time saving state).

The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when set to the high probability state and the time saving state, the result of the big hit determination performed in the special figure 2 determination process, the result of the big hit pattern type determination, reach As a result of the determination, and based on the Toku-zu variation pattern random number, to determine the Toku-zu 2 variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 35, as the special figure 2 variation pattern, it is possible to determine one of eight types of "THP021" to "THP028". Whether to determine which special figure 2 variation pattern is distributed by the special figure variation pattern random number. Note that the determination ratio (distribution ratio) in this embodiment is as shown in FIG. This determination ratio can be changed as appropriate.

More specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of the jackpot pattern type determination is "jackpot pattern 3", the pachinko machine PY1 selects "THP021" as the special figure 2 variation pattern. ~ "THP022" can be determined. "THP0021" of these two types of special figure 2 variation patterns is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 variation pattern.

In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" and the result of the jackpot pattern type determination is "jackpot pattern 4", the pachinko machine PY1 selects "THP023" to "THP024" as the special figure 2 variation pattern. ” can be determined. Of these two types of special figure 2 variation patterns, "THP023" is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 variation pattern.

In addition, the pachinko machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", as a special figure 2 variation pattern, 2 of "THP025" to "THP026" It is possible to determine the type. "THP026" out of the two types of special figure 2 variation pattern is easier to determine than the other special figure 2 variation pattern.

In addition, the pachinko machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", as a special figure 2 variation pattern, 2 of "THP027" to "THP028" It is possible to determine the type. Which of these two types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned by the number of special figure 2 reservations. If the special figure 2 pending number is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine "THP027", which has a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 6000 ms, and if the special figure 2 pending number is 3 to 4, the special figure “THP028”, which has a relatively short fluctuation time of 3000 ms, is likely to be determined.

Here, the special figure 2 variation pattern "THP021" selected when winning the jackpot pattern 3 is "battle victory jackpot variation", and the special figure 2 variation pattern "THP022" is "immediate jackpot variation". . Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern "THP023" selected when winning the jackpot pattern 4 is "battle defeat big hit variation", and the special figure 2 variation pattern "THP024" is "immediate big hit variation". In addition, the special figure 2 variation pattern "THP025" selected in the case of the determination result of reach loss is "battle revival loss variation", and the special figure 2 variation pattern "THP026" is "reach failure loss variation". be.

"Battle Victory Jackpot Variation" and "Battle Defeat Jackpot Variation" are types of SP jackpot variations in which SP reach is performed, and "battle revival loss variation" is a type of SP loss variation in which SP reach is performed. With this form, as SP reach when these special figure fluctuation patterns are selected, after-mentioned battle reach (battle production) it executes. In addition, "immediate big hit variation" is a variation in which performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with double eyes immediately after reaching reach without SP reach. In addition, "reach failure loss change" is a stop display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 immediately after the production of the reach inciting to incite whether the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will become the reach, without making the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 into the reach. It is a variation that causes

More specifically, the special figure fluctuation production in each special figure 2 fluctuation pattern has the following production flow. That is, the production flow of the special figure variation effect when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle victory jackpot variation" is, as shown in FIG. It consists of "Battle Reach (Victory)".

Also, the production flow of the special figure variation effect when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle defeat big hit variation" is, as shown in FIG. It consists of "Battle reach (defeat)".

In addition, the production flow of the special figure variation effect when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle revival loss variation" is, as shown in FIG. It consists of “Battle reach (defeat)” → “Resurrection effect”.

In addition, the production flow of the special figure variation production when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "reach failure loss variation" is, as shown in FIG. It is composed of "barakeme".

In addition, the production flow of the special figure variation effect when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "immediate jackpot variation" is, as shown in FIG. Consists of "eyes".

Here, the main production that constitutes the special figure fluctuation production in these special figure 2 fluctuation patterns will be described. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the special figure fluctuation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. Production, sound production using the speaker 52, and the like can be executed.

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

B. Ready-to-win fanning The ready-to-win fanning is an effect to fan whether the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol after the "normal variation". Specifically, after the left production pattern EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a certain pattern, the fluctuation speed of the right production pattern EZ3 is gradually slowed down to make it appear that the same pattern as the left production pattern EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed. (FIG. 37(A)). There are modes of success and modes of failure in reach fanning. In the unsuccessful ready-to-win swing, the right performance symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a pattern different from the left performance symbol EZ1 (FIG. 37(B)). That is, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are not set to reach. In this case, the mid-effect symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed to form a separate pattern (FIG. 37(C)), and the fact that the game is lost is notified. The effect of this pattern is executed when "reach failure loss variation" is selected as the special figure 2 variation pattern.

On the other hand, in a successful ready-to-win game, the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same pattern as the left effect symbol EZ1 (FIG. 37(D)). That is, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are set to reach. In this case, if the special figure 2 variation pattern is any of "battle victory jackpot variation", "battle defeat jackpot variation", or "battle revival loss variation", it is developed into a battle production (battle reach) (Fig. 37 (E )). On the other hand, if the special figure 2 variation pattern is ``immediate big hit variation'', the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed with double eyes without developing into a battle performance, and the effect of a big hit is reported.

In this way, the ready-to-win production is performed when the result of the big win determination is "big win", so it functions as an effect with the possibility of a big win game being played. In addition, since it may develop into a reach production such as "battle reach" after that, it also functions as a production that suggests that a reach production may be performed. In addition, the ``immediate jackpot variation'' functions as a variation pattern that surprises the player and enhances the amusement of the game, because the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed without developing into a battle performance. .

It should be noted that the ready-to-win provocation effect may be any effect mode as long as it is possible to incite whether the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will become the ready-to-win state. By the way, the reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of production patterns is displayed in a variable manner. It is a state (for example, "7↓7" state) that is a combination of performance symbols indicating that the game state is advantageous to the player (for example, it is a big hit game state).

C. Battle reach (battle production)
A battle ready-to-win (equivalent to a specific effect) is a ready-to-win effect that is sometimes performed after the “reach-to-win” effect, and is a ready-to-win effect showing how a friendly character and an enemy character battle. Battlereach has a victory mode and a defeat mode. In the battle ready-to-win battle, a victory effect (including a come-from-behind win effect, which will be described later) in which the ally character wins is performed. On the other hand, in the defeat battle reach, a defeat effect is performed in which the ally character is defeated.

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

D. Resurrection Effect The resurrection effect is an effect that may be executed after the “defeat effect” is performed in Battle Reach. Since the revival production is performed only when the result of the big hit determination is "losing", it functions as a production suggesting "losing". In addition, since the revival effect is performed after the defeat effect, the player who thinks that the high probability state will end (does not continue) can still play in the high probability state (the game state remains as it is). It functions as a production that suggests that it does not change). In other words, it functions as an effect capable of uplifting the player who is disappointed because he thinks that the high-probability state will end (will not continue).

Next, the details of the "battle reach" executed in the special figure variation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 45. FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing the flow of "battle reach". In "Battle Reach", first, the "introduction part" is executed. In this embodiment, as an "introductory part" effect, an image showing a friendly character and an enemy character fighting is displayed on the display part 50a (Fig. 37(A) and Fig. 39(A)).

From this "introductory part", a chance pattern or a pinch pattern branches (Fig. 38). A chance pattern (corresponding to a first pattern) is a pattern in which a teammate character attacks in a battle. On the other hand, a pinch pattern (corresponding to a second pattern) is a pattern in which an enemy character attacks in a battle.

When branching to a chance pattern, first, an image of a teammate character is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 39(B)). This indicates branching to the chance pattern.

Subsequently, a chance fanning effect is executed (FIG. 38). The chance fanning effect is a fanning effect that indicates whether the attack of the ally character is a “weak attack” or a “strong attack”. Since the "strong attack" effect may be executed after that, the chance fanning effect functions as a effect to make the player expect that the "strong attack" effect will be performed. In Battle Reach, the chance pattern branches from the introductory part (that is, the beginning part), and the pattern in which the ally character performs a "light attack" production (a "friendly light attack" production) is called chance pattern A. A chance pattern B is a pattern in which a chance pattern is branched from the introductory part in reach, and a "strong attack" effect by the ally character (a "strong attack" effect by the ally character) is performed.

In this embodiment, the chance fan effect is an operation effect that causes the player to operate the hemispherical button 40 . Specifically, in the chance fanning effect, a scene in which the friendly character is about to attack is displayed on the display section 50a, and an operation prompting image G201 prompting the user to operate the hemispherical button 40 is displayed (39(D)). .

Then, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated within a predetermined operation effective period (for example, 4 seconds), or when the predetermined operation effective period elapses without the hemispherical button 40 being operated. Then, the effect of "friendly weak attack" or the effect of "friendly strong attack" is executed. In this embodiment, as the effect of "friendly weak attack", an image indicating that the type of attack of the friendly character is "logo punch" is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 39(E)). In addition, as an effect of "ally strong attack", an image indicating that the type of attack of the teammate character is "logo attack" is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 39(F)).

As will be described later, in this form, the expectation that the ally character will win is higher when the ``strong attack'' is performed than when the ``weak attack'' is performed as the attack of the ally character (in this form, the The expectation of being elected) is high. Therefore, the production of “ally strong attack” suggests that the expectation that the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than the production of “ally weak attack” (in other words, the expectation that the high probability state continues after the jackpot game) is higher. It functions as a production to do. On the other hand, even if it is the production of "friendly weak attack", there is a good chance that the friendly character will win, so the production of "friendly weak attack" has a high possibility of winning the probability variable jackpot. It functions as a suggestive production.

After the effect of "friendly weak attack" or the effect of "friendly strong attack", the pachinko machine PY1 performs a winning/losing split effect for the chance pattern (FIG. 38). Then, if the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3) is won, a winning performance is performed, and if the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) is won, a defeat performance is performed.

Specifically, in this embodiment, a scene in which a teammate character faces an enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a as a win-lose split effect for the chance pattern (FIG. 40(A)). Then, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle victory jackpot variation", the display unit 50a displays a scene in which the ally character wins over the enemy character following the production of the winning/losing branch for the chance pattern ( FIG. 40 (B)), and then stop displaying the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 with odd-numbered symbols such as "7, 7, 7" (a stop mode indicating that the "variable jackpot" has been won) ( FIG. 40(C)). On the other hand, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle defeat big hit variation", following the production of the win-lose branch for the chance pattern, the display unit 50a displays a scene in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character ( FIG. 40 (D)), and then stop displaying the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 with even-numbered symbols such as "2, 2, 2" (a stop mode indicating that the "normal jackpot" has been won) ( FIG. 40(E)). It should be noted that the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are also stop-displayed as the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are definitely stop-displayed (FIGS. 40(C) and 40(E)).

Next, a description will be given of a case in which a pinch pattern is branched from the introductory portion in Battle Reach. When branching to the pinch pattern, first, an image of the enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a (FIGS. 39(C) and 41(A)). This indicates that the pinch pattern is branched.

Subsequently, a pinch fan effect is executed (FIG. 38). The pinch fan effect is a fan effect that indicates whether the attack of the enemy character is a “strong attack” or a “weak attack”. In Battle Reach, a pinch pattern is branched from the introduction (that is, the beginning), and a pattern in which an enemy character performs a "weak attack" ("enemy weak attack") is called a pinch pattern A. A pinch pattern B is a pattern in which the reach branches from the introduction to a pinch pattern, and a "strong attack" effect by the enemy character (a "enemy strong attack" effect) is performed.

In the present embodiment, the pinch appeal effect is an operation effect in which the player operates the hemispherical button 40, similar to the chance impetus effect. Specifically, in the pinch fan effect, a scene in which the enemy character is about to attack is displayed on the display unit 50a, and an operation prompting image G201 prompting the operation of the hemispherical button 40 is displayed (FIG. 41(B)). ).

Then, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated within a predetermined operation effective period (for example, 4 seconds), or when the predetermined operation effective period elapses without the hemispherical button 40 being operated. Then, either a "enemy strong attack" presentation, a "enemy weak attack" presentation, or a change from a pinch pattern to a chance pattern (more specifically, chance pattern B) is executed (FIG. 38). Therefore, the pinch fanning effect functions as a effect for expecting that the effect of "weak enemy attack" will be performed after that, or as a effect for expecting a change to the chance pattern.

In this mode, as the effect of "enemy strong attack", an image indicating that the type of attack of the enemy character is "laser beam" is displayed on the display section 50a (Fig. 41(C)). In addition, as an effect of "enemy weak attack", an image indicating that the type of attack of the enemy character is "front leg kick" is displayed on the display section 50a (Fig. 41(D)).

As will be described later, the degree of expectation that the ally character will win is higher when the "weak attack" is executed than when the "strong attack" is executed as the enemy character's attack (in this form, winning the probability variable jackpot expected to be there) is high. Therefore, the production of "enemy weak attack" suggests that the expectation of winning a variable jackpot (in other words, the expectation that the high probability state continues after the jackpot game) is higher than the production of "enemy strong attack". It functions as a production to do. On the other hand, even with the "enemy strong attack" production, there is still a possibility that the ally character will win, so the "enemy strong attack" production suggests that there is a possibility of winning a certain variable jackpot. It functions as a production to do.

In addition, in this embodiment, as described above, the effect of "strong attack on allies" may be executed following the pinch effect. That is, in this embodiment, the pinch pattern may be changed to the chance pattern (more specifically, the chance pattern B). When the effect of "strong attack on allies" is executed as a result of this pattern change (see FIG. 39(F)), a win-lose split effect for the chance pattern is subsequently executed, and a victory effect or a defeat effect is executed. (Fig. 40). This point is the same as when the chance pattern is executed from the beginning in the battle reach. Incidentally, the effect pattern of battle ready-to-win that is changed from the pinch pattern to the chance pattern is referred to as a pattern change.

As will be described later, in this embodiment, when the pinch pattern is changed to the chance pattern B, the expectation that the ally character will win is higher than when the chance pattern is executed from the beginning in the battle reach (in this embodiment, The expectation of winning a certain variable jackpot) is high. Therefore, the change to the chance pattern is expected to win the "variable jackpot" among all 5 patterns (chance pattern A, chance pattern B, pinch pattern A, pinch pattern B, pattern change). degree (the degree of expectation that the high probability state continues even after the jackpot game) is the highest.

When the ``enemy weak attack'' presentation or the ``enemy strong attack'' presentation is executed following the pinch fanning presentation, the pachinko game machine PY1 then carries out the winning/losing split presentation for the pinch pattern (FIG. 38). Then, if the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3) is won, a come-from-behind victory performance (a kind of victory performance) is performed, and if the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 4) is won, a defeat performance is performed.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, a scene in which an enemy character is heading toward an ally character is displayed on the display section 50a as a win-lose split effect for the pinch pattern (FIG. 42(A)). Then, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle victory big hit variation", following the production of the win-lose branch for the pinch pattern, the display unit 50a displays a scene in which the ally character wins over the enemy character (reversal victory). scene) is displayed (FIG. 42(B)), and then the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with odd-numbered symbols such as "7.7.7" (FIG. 42(C)). On the other hand, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle loss jackpot variation", a scene in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a following the win-lose split effect for the pinch pattern (defeat effect). is displayed (FIG. 42(D)), and then the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with even-numbered symbols such as "2.2.2" (FIG. 42(E)).

Also, in this form, when a defeat effect is executed in a pinch pattern, a resurrection effect may be performed (FIG. 38). That is, in this form, when the special figure 2 variation pattern is "battle defeat big hit variation", after executing the defeat production as described above, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with double eyes of even-numbered patterns. However, (Fig. 43 (A) (B) (C)), when the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is "battle revival jackpot fluctuation", after executing the defeat production, the revival production is performed (Fig. 43 (A )(D)). In the resurrection effect, an image indicating that the ally character still has fighting spirit is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 43(D)). Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops and displays the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a separate pattern such as "7, 6, 7" (FIG. 43(E)). As a result, it is informed that the current special figure variation is a loss (in other words, the player has not won the jackpot and the current gaming state continues). Incidentally, even when any of the victory effect, the defeat effect, and the revival effect is performed, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also displayed as the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed. It is stopped and displayed (FIGS. 42(C), 42(E) and 43(E)).

Here, the relationship between the type of battle reach and the degree of expectation of victory (the degree of expectation that a teammate character will win in battle reach) will be described with reference to FIG. 44 . As described above, there are five types of battle reach: chance pattern A, chance pattern B, pinch pattern A, pinch pattern B, and pattern change. Chance pattern A is a pattern in which an effect of "friendly weak attack" is executed. Chance pattern B is a pattern in which the first branch in Battle Ready is branched into a chance pattern, and the effect of "strong attack on allies" is executed. The pinch pattern A is a pattern in which an effect of "enemy weak attack" is executed. The pinch pattern B is a pattern in which the effect of "enemy strong attack" is executed. The pattern change is a pattern in which the pinch pattern is changed to chance pattern B (more specifically, a scene displaying the type of attack by the ally character). The degree of expectation for winning in each of these patterns is higher in the order of pattern change>chance pattern B>chance pattern A>pinch pattern A>pinch pattern B, as shown in FIG.

More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of battle reach based on the battle reach selection table shown in FIG. That is, when the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is received from the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs fluctuation start command reception processing in the received command analysis processing (FIG. 33, step S4201), but this processing In, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 variation start command is "battle victory jackpot variation" (THP021), the battle reach that finally performs victory production (friend character wins against enemy character) As a pattern of, pattern change (sub-variation pattern SHP001) is selected at a rate of 25%, chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP002) is selected at a rate of 35%, and chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP003) is selected at 25%. %, pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP004) is selected at a rate of 10%, and pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP005) is selected at a rate of 5%.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, in the process when receiving the fluctuation start command, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation" (THP023), finally defeat production ( As a battle reach pattern for performing a performance in which an ally character is defeated by an enemy character, the pattern change (sub-variation pattern SHP011) is selected at a rate of 1%, and the chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP012) is selected at a rate of 10%. Select, select chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP013) at a rate of 19%, select pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP014) at a rate of 30%, pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP015) at 40 Select by percent.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, in the processing when receiving the fluctuation start command, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is "battle revival loss fluctuation" (THP025), after performing the defeat production Pinch pattern A (sub-fluctuation pattern SHP014) is selected at a rate of 55%, and pinch pattern B (sub-fluctuation pattern SHP015) is selected at a rate of 45%.

Since the battle reach pattern is selected at such a ratio, in this form, the expected degree of victory in the battle reach is higher in the order of chance pattern B>chance pattern A>pinch pattern A>pinch pattern B, excluding pattern changes. . In addition, the pattern change has a relatively high execution probability of 25% in the battle victory jackpot fluctuation, while the execution probability in the battle loss jackpot fluctuation is extremely low at 1%. higher than B. In addition, pinch pattern A is more likely to be selected than pinch pattern B in the battle resurrection losing variation (variation in which resurrection effect is performed). In other words, when the “enemy light attack” effect is executed in the pinch pattern, you can expect more expectations for the resurrection effect than when the “enemy strong attack” effect is executed. ing. It should be noted that the distribution rate of each pattern in Battle Reach can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. For example, when pattern change, chance pattern B, or chance pattern A are executed, the resurrection effect may be executed. Further, when the pattern change is executed, the victory in the battle ready-to-win game may be determined (ie, the winning of the variable probability jackpot may be determined). Also, one type of chance pattern may be used.

8. Effect of Embodiment Hereinafter, the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. According to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if the performance of the pinch pattern in which the friend character is likely to lose is executed, it can be expected that the change to the chance pattern in which the friend character is likely to win (FIG. 38). Interest can be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the pattern is changed, it is easier for the ally character to win than when the pattern is branched from the beginning to the chance pattern without changing the pattern (Fig. 44). It is possible to raise interest in the change, and to improve amusement in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, since the battle effect is executed in the high-probability high-base game state, winning of the ally character in the battle effect continues even after the jackpot game is played in the high-probability high-base game state. It means that (from the point of view of production, the variable probability production mode continues), and it is possible to further enhance the interest that the pattern change occurs in the middle of the pinch pattern.

In addition, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if the ally character is defeated in the battle effect, the resurrection effect may be executed (that is, the jackpot is not usually won and may be lost) ( Figure 38), it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, as the production of pinch patterns in which it is difficult for the ally character to win, the production of "enemy strong attack" and the production of "enemy weak attack" in which the ally character is more likely to win are provided. Therefore, even if the pinch pattern is executed, it can be expected that the "weak attack on the enemy" effect will be executed, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the pinch pattern is executed with a pinch fan effect, and it is determined whether the "enemy strong attack" effect is executed or the "enemy weak attack" effect is executed. (FIG. 38), there is a period of expectation for the execution of the "enemy strong attack" effect, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are cases where the pattern is changed following the pinch fanning effect (Fig. 38), so that the pinch pattern is changed to either the "enemy strong attack" effect or the "enemy weak attack" effect. For the player who thinks that one of the effects will be executed, it becomes an unexpected effect of pattern change, and it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game.

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

In the embodiment, one of the three types of production of "enemy weak attack" production, "enemy strong attack" production, and change to chance pattern B is executed after the pinch fanning production (Fig. 38). reference). On the other hand, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a change to a special pattern (corresponding to another pattern) may be performed after the pinch fan effect (FIG. 46).

The special pattern is a pattern (determined pattern) in which winning the battle (executing the winning effect) is determined. In other words, it is a pattern that is executed only when the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3) is won. In this modification, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the type of battle reach using the battle reach selection table shown in FIG. That is, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure 2 variation start command is "battle victory jackpot variation" (THP021), the effect control microcomputer 121 uses a special pattern (in the middle of the pinch pattern) at a rate of 5% Select a pattern to be changed to a special pattern, sub-variation pattern SHP006), and do not select a special pattern if it is "battle defeat big hit variation" (THP023) or "battle revival loss variation" (THP025). In this example, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure 2 variation start command is "battle victory jackpot variation" (THP021), the pattern change (sub variation pattern SHP001) is selected at a rate of 20% Then, chance pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP002), chance pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP003), pinch pattern A (sub-variation pattern SHP004), and pinch pattern B (sub-variation pattern SHP005) have the same ratio as the above form (Fig. 45). In addition, the selection ratio of each pattern when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure 2 variation start command is "battle defeat jackpot variation" (THP023) or "battle revival loss variation" (THP025) is the above form and The ratio is the same (see FIG. 45).

In the special pattern, as shown in FIG. 46, allied characters' reinforcements appear, and the allied characters and the reinforcements fight together to win against the enemy characters (a victory presentation is executed). As a result, it is reported that the probability variable jackpot has been won. Specifically, in the special pattern of Battle Reach, after the pinching effect, a scene in which a character (reinforcement character) appears as a reinforcement for the ally character is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 48(A)). Then, a scene (co-fighting scene) in which the ally character and the reinforcement character cooperate to attack is displayed (FIG. 48(B)). As a scene of fighting together, an image is displayed on the display section 50a indicating that the attack by the ally character and the reinforcement character is a "double attack". Then, a victory effect is performed (FIG. 48(C)), and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed with odd symbols (FIG. 48(D)).

With this configuration, the types of pattern change include the normal change pattern in which the pinch pattern is changed to the chance pattern B and the special change pattern in which the pinch pattern is changed to the special pattern. It is possible to increase interest.

In addition, in the case of the change to a special pattern, the whole area|region of the display part 50a may be controlled to be black (so-called blackout), or arbitrary movable devices may be operated. Also, the special pattern does not have to be a pattern that ensures that the ally character wins (that is, it may be a pattern that may result in the ally character losing).

In addition, in the embodiment, there are one kind each of the chance-inviting effect (see FIG. 39(D)) and the pinch-inciting effect (see FIG. 41(B)). On the other hand, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of types of incentive effects can be executed as the chance incentive effects. Specifically, for example, as the chance-inviting production, a normal inciting production (normal chance-inviting production) and a special inciting production (special chance-inviting production) may be configured to be executable. In this case, for example, it is preferable to determine the type of the chance promotion effect according to the selection table shown in FIG. 49(A). In this example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the chance pattern A (sub-fluctuation pattern SHP003 or SHP013) as the type of battle ready-to-win, it selects 80% of the normal fanning production and selects 20% of the special fanning production. . On the other hand, when the chance pattern B (sub-fluctuation pattern SHP002 or SHP012) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal fan effect is selected at 30% and the special fan effect is selected at 70%. With this configuration, when the special inciting effect is executed as the chance inciting effect, the effect of "ally strong attack" is more likely to be executed than when the normal inciting effect is executed. can be made to function as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the variable probability jackpot is won (high possibility that the high probability state will continue).

In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of types of fanning effects can be executed as pinch fanning effects. Specifically, for example, as the pinch fan effect, a normal fan effect (normal pinch fan effect) and a special fan fan effect (special pinch fan effect) may be configured to be executable. In this case, for example, it is preferable to determine the type of pinch fan effect according to the pinch fan effect selection table shown in FIG. 49(B). In this example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the pinch pattern B (sub-fluctuation pattern SHP005 or SHP015) as the type of battle ready-to-win, it selects the normal fanning production at 80% and selects the special fanning production at 20%. . Also, when the pinch pattern A (sub-fluctuation pattern SHP004 or SHP014) is selected as the type of battle ready-to-win, 30% of normal fanning effect is selected and 70% of special fanning effect is selected. Also, when a pattern change (sub-fluctuation pattern SHP001 or SHP011) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal fanning effect is selected at 20% and the special fanning effect is selected at 80%. With this configuration, when the special fanning effect is executed as the pinch fanning effect, the "enemy weak attack" effect and the change to the chance pattern B are performed more than when the normal fanning effect is executed. Since it is easier to branch into a production that makes it easier for the ally character to win than the production of “Enemy Strong Attack”, it is highly likely that the special inciting production will win the probability variable jackpot (the high probability state will continue). It can be made to function as a suggestive production.

When a pattern change (sub-fluctuation pattern SHP001 or SHP011) is selected as the type of battle reach, the normal fan effect may be selected at 80% and the special fan effect may be selected at 20%. In other words, when the type of battle ready-to-win is a pattern change, a configuration may be adopted in which the normal fanning effect is more likely to be executed than the special fanning effect. If configured in this way, even when the normal inciting effect (that is, inciting effect suggesting that the effect of "enemy strong attack" is more likely to be executed than the effect of "enemy weak attack") is executed , chance pattern B is expected to be changed, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game when the normal fanning effect is executed.

As described above, if the normal fanning effect and the special fanning effect can be executed as the fanning effect, the degree of expectation for victory in the battle effect is suggested by the type of the fanning effect. It can be improved.

It should be noted that the normal hype effect (normal chance hype effect and normal pinch hype effect) was the effect of displaying on the display unit 50a an operation promotion image G201 of a predetermined size with the motif of the operating unit (hemispherical button 40) ( See FIG. 50(A)). On the other hand, in the special fanning effect (special chance fanning effect and special pinch fanning effect), the operation promoting image G202 having a size larger than the operation promoting image G201 in the normal fanning effect (larger than the operation unit displayed in the normal fanning effect) 50(B)). It should be noted that the production mode of the normal hype production and the special hype production can be changed as appropriate. Further, it may be determined based on the special figure variation pattern instead of the sub-variation pattern which one of the normal fanning effect and the special fanning effect is performed. In addition, the selection rate of the fanning effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the case of pattern change, it may be configured such that a special hype effect is always executed. Also, in addition to the normal fanning effect and the special fanning effect, a special fanning effect (a fanning effect in which the pattern change is confirmed) that is selected only when the pattern is changed may be provided.

In addition, in the embodiment, an operation effect in which the player operates the operation unit (hemispherical button 40) is adopted as the chance-inciting effect and the pinch-inciting effect, but the chance-inciting effect and the pinch-inciting effect do not have to be operation effects. , the presentation mode can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, it may be a roulette effect in which one attack is selected from a plurality of attacks by roulette. FIG. 51 shows a specific example in the case of employing a roulette effect as the pinch fan effect. In the example shown in FIG. 51, first, on the display unit 50a, three images are displayed on the display unit 50a: "laser beam", which is the enemy character's strong attack; "forefoot kick", which is the enemy character's weak attack; A roulette wheel on which two types of selection items are arranged is displayed, and a needle pointing to the selection item is displayed (FIG. 51(A)). After rotating the roulette hand for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), it is stopped so as to point to the selection item corresponding to the effect to be executed following the fan effect (FIG. 51(B)). Even with such a roulette effect, it is possible to obtain an effect expected in the subsequent development of the effect, as in the case of the above-described mode. Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 51, when providing the normal hype effect and the special hype effect, the designs of the roulette needle, the roulette wheel, the background, and the like may be made different from each other.

In addition, in the above-described form, the resurrection effect is performed only when the battle reach branches to the pinch pattern, but even when the chance pattern diverges, the resurrection effect may be performed (that is, the jackpot determination result may be “losing”).

In addition, in the above form, if the "variable jackpot" is won, the ally character will not be defeated in the battle reach, but even if the "variable jackpot" is won, the ally character may be defeated. A certain configuration may be used. In this case, the notification that the type of the winning jackpot is the ``probable variable jackpot'' may be performed during the jackpot game or during the high base state after the jackpot game is finished.

In addition, in the above-described form, the battle winning expectation is higher when the pattern is changed than when the battle reach is branched to the chance pattern B from the beginning, but the opposite relationship may be used. , the battle victory expectations of both players may be the same.

In the above embodiment, two types of chance patterns (chance pattern A, chance pattern B) and two types of pinch patterns (pinch pattern A, pinch pattern B) are provided, but only one type of chance pattern and pinch pattern is provided. or three or more.

Further, in the above-described form, in the battle reach, first, the chance pattern or the pinch pattern is branched from the introduction part. It is good also as a structure which can shift to.

Also, in the above form, as a normal jackpot that can be won by hitting right in a high probability high base game state (that is, a normal jackpot that can be won in the special drawing 2 lottery), the actual number of rounds is 16R. 4 is provided (see FIG. 34), but the substantial number of rounds of the jackpot symbol 4 may be set to "0". In other words, the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 may be configured so that the prize balls cannot be obtained substantially.

In addition, in the above form, the battle reach (battle production) is based on the fact that the ally character wins when the "probability variable jackpot" is won, and the ally character loses when the "normal jackpot" is won. bottom. In other words, Battle Reach functions as an effect to notify whether the high probability state continues. On the other hand, the battle reach may function as an effect for informing whether or not the player has won the jackpot. In this case, if you win the "probable variable jackpot" or "normal jackpot" (that is, if the special pattern variation pattern is a jackpot variation), your ally character wins in Battle Reach, and if you lose (that is, the special pattern variation pattern is a losing variation), the ally character may be defeated in the battle reach. According to the game machine having this configuration, the pattern may be changed during the battle performance, so that even if the pinch pattern is executed, the player can expect to win a jackpot, thus improving the amusement of the game. In addition, regarding the battle reach selection table in the case of such a configuration, the table in the case of "battle victory jackpot fluctuation" in the above form is the table in the case of "jackpot fluctuation", and the table in the case of "battle defeat jackpot fluctuation" in the above form. The table for the case can be used as a table for the case of "losing variation". Further, in a part of the case of "big win fluctuation", the "resurrection effect" may be performed after the "defeat effect" is performed. In other words, the resurrection effect may function as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game will be executed.

In addition, in the above-described form, the battle reach (battle effect) is an effect that is executed when it is in a high-probability high-base game state, but an effect that is executed when it is in a normal game state (low-probability low-base game state) may be In this case, the specific effect is preferably executed according to the variable display of the special figure 1. Moreover, it is good also as an effect|presentation performed when it is a high probability low base game state. In a game machine that adopts a battle production as a production that is executed in a high-probability low-base game state, a small win is frequently won in the lottery of special figure 2, and a small win game (big prize) based on the small win is won. In the case of a special game in which the total opening time of the mouth is 1.8 seconds or less), winning in the battle production suggests the continuation of the high-probability low-base game state, and the battle It is preferable that the defeat in the performance suggests the end of the high-probability low-base game state.

Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs a battle production|presentation during a big-hit game, ie, performs it as a big-hit game production|presentation. In a jackpot game based on winning a probability variable jackpot, the friendly character wins, and in a jackpot game based on winning a normal jackpot, if the friendly character is defeated, the game state after the jackpot game ends is a high probability state. It is possible to function as a production that suggests that it is. In addition, in a game machine having a configuration in which it is not known at the time of winning whether the substantial total number of rounds is 16R or a smaller number of rounds (for example, 8R), in a jackpot game of 16R, allied characters are allowed to win, In a jackpot game with a small number of rounds, defeating an ally character can function as an effect suggesting that there are up to 16 rounds of jackpot games being executed. In addition, in a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine (a game machine capable of executing a jackpot game based on the passage of a game ball to a specific area in a large winning opening during a small win game), when it becomes a high base state after a jackpot game In this case, if the allied character wins and the low base state is reached after the big win game, defeating the allied character functions as an effect suggesting that the game state after the end of the big win game is the high base state. It is possible to

In the above embodiment, a battle effect in which friendly characters and enemy characters battle is adopted as a specific effect that can suggest that the player will be in an advantageous state, but the content of the specific effect can be changed as appropriate. . Specifically, for example, a mission production may be used in which a specific character challenges a predetermined mission and branches to determine whether the character succeeds or fails. That is, the specific effect may be any effect that can suggest whether the player will be in an advantageous state by branching into success (first result) or failure (second result) in the end. .

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

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

Further, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Also, for the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number, the special figure determination process may be performed in the order stored in the reservation storage unit.

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

Further, in the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed by different substrates, but they may be configured to be performed by one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A8 below, invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B6 below, and invention C is a generic term for inventions C1 to C10 below.

Invention A1:
To provide a gaming machine in which, after a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to a player is performed, control is performed to an advantageous game state (for example, a high probability state) advantageous to the player and there are cases in which the advantageous game state is not controlled. ,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of producing production,
The production executing means is
A specific effect (battle effect) branching into a first result (victory) suggesting that the advantageous game state is reached after the special game or a second result (defeat) that suggests that the advantageous game state is not reached after the special game. is executable and
In the specific effect, there are times when the effect of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed and when the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed. ,
When the performance of the second pattern is executed, at a predetermined timing, the pattern is changed to another pattern (special pattern) that is more likely to branch to the first result than the second pattern or to the first pattern. (Fig. 38, Fig. 46).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the second pattern effect that tends to branch to the second result suggesting that the advantageous game state is not achieved is executed, the branch is branched to the first result that suggests the advantageous game state. Since it can be expected that the pattern is changed to an easier pattern (the first pattern or another pattern), the interest in the game can be improved.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
A game machine characterized in that, when the pattern is changed, branching to the first result is more likely than when the first pattern effect is executed without the pattern change (FIG. 44).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the pattern is changed from the second pattern, a more advantageous result (first result ), it is possible to increase interest in changing the pattern, and to improve the interest in the game.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to Invention A1 or Invention A2,
The specific effect is an effect executed in the advantageous gaming state (FIG. 35), and suggests that the advantageous gaming state continues by branching to the first result of success, and the second result. The game machine is characterized by a presentation suggesting that the advantageous game state ends by branching to a failure of .

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the specific effect is executed in the advantageous game state, the fact that the specific effect becomes the first result (success) means that the advantageous game state continues even after the special game. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance interest in the fact that the pattern is changed in the middle of the second pattern.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to Invention A3,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the advantageous game state is a high-probability state in which it is more likely that the special game will be played than in the normal-probability state.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the fact that the specific effect becomes the first result means that the high probability state in which the special game is likely to be played continues, and the interest that the pattern is changed in the middle of the second pattern. can be further increased.

Invention A5:
In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to a player,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of producing production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that branches to a first result (victory) that suggests that the special game is played or a second result (defeat) that suggests that the special game is not played,
In the specific effect, there are times when the effect of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed and when the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed. ,
When the performance of the second pattern is executed, at a predetermined timing, the pattern is changed to another pattern (special pattern) that is more likely to branch to the first result than the second pattern or to the first pattern. A game machine characterized by having

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the second pattern effect that tends to branch to the second result suggesting that the special game is not performed (so-called loss) is executed, the special game is performed (so-called winning). ) can be expected to be changed to a pattern (first pattern or another pattern) that easily branches to the first result suggesting ).

Invention A6:
The gaming machine according to Invention A5,
The game machine is characterized in that, when the pattern is changed, branching to the first result is easier than when the performance of the first pattern is executed without the pattern change.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the pattern is changed from the second pattern, a more advantageous result (first result ), it is possible to increase interest in changing the pattern, and to improve the interest in the game.

Invention A7:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A4,
By branching to the first result, the specific effect suggests that a first jackpot (probability variable jackpot) scheduled to be in the advantageous game state after the special game has been won, and branching to the second result. is an effect suggesting that a second jackpot (normal jackpot), which is scheduled not to enter the advantageous game state after the special game, has been won,
45. A gaming machine characterized in that there is a possibility that none of the jackpots has been won when the specific effect branches to the second result (FIG. 45).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if the specific effect diverges to the second result, it can be expected that the relatively disadvantageous second jackpot will not be won, so that the interest in the game can be further improved.

Invention A8:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A7,
The pattern change includes a normal change pattern for changing from the second pattern to the first pattern (pattern change from a pinch pattern to a chance pattern) and a special change pattern for changing from the second pattern to the other pattern ( There is a pattern change from pinch pattern to special pattern),
46 and 47, wherein the other pattern is a pattern that branches to the first result more easily than the first pattern (FIGS. 46 and 47).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since there are normal change patterns and special change patterns in the types of pattern change, it is possible to increase interest in pattern change.

By the way, conventionally, various effects have been performed in pachinko gaming machines. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 describes a gaming machine in which an ally character and an enemy character battle, and a jackpot is determined depending on whether the ally character wins or loses. However, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in the game with respect to the effects in which the results diverge as described above. The above-described invention A is a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-185382. There are times when the second pattern effect that is difficult to branch to the result is executed, and when the second pattern effect is executed, at a predetermined timing, another pattern or the second pattern that is more likely to branch to the first result than the second pattern is executed. The difference is that the pattern may be changed to one pattern." As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of game interest through presentation" (to produce an effect).

Invention B1:
To provide a gaming machine in which, after a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to a player is performed, control is performed to an advantageous game state (for example, a high probability state) advantageous to the player and there are cases in which the advantageous game state is not controlled. ,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of producing production,
The production executing means is
A specific effect (battle effect) branching into a first result (victory) suggesting that the advantageous game state is reached after the special game or a second result (defeat) that suggests that the advantageous game state is not reached after the special game. is executable and
In the specific effect, when the effect of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed, and after the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is less likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed. There is a time when one pattern of production (in the embodiment, the production of "ally strong attack") is executed (Fig. 38), in other words, in the specific production, the first timing (in the embodiment, the first branch in the battle production When executing a first pattern (chance pattern) production at the timing), and at the first timing, a second pattern (pinch pattern) production that is more difficult to branch to the first result than the first pattern is executed. , At a second timing in the middle of the second pattern (in the embodiment, the timing following the pinching effect), the production of the first pattern (in the embodiment, the production of "ally strong attack") is executed ( Fig. 38).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if the specific performance does not execute the performance of the first pattern that tends to branch to the first result suggesting the advantageous game state, it suggests that the advantageous game state will not occur. Since it can be expected to shift to the first pattern in the middle of the second pattern, which tends to branch to the second result, the interest in the game can be improved.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
When the first pattern effect is executed without executing the second pattern effect, and when the first pattern effect is executed after the second pattern effect is executed, the first result is obtained. A game machine characterized in that the probabilities of branching to are different (FIG. 44).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the probability of branching to the first result in the specific effect differs depending on how the effect of the first pattern is executed. It is possible to improve the game interest by increasing the

Invention B3:
A gaming machine according to Invention B1 or Invention B2,
The specific effect is an effect executed in the advantageous gaming state (FIG. 35), and suggests that the advantageous gaming state continues by branching to the first result of success, and the second result. The game machine is characterized by a presentation suggesting that the advantageous game state ends by branching to a failure of .

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the specific effect is executed in the advantageous game state, the fact that the specific effect becomes the first result (success) means that the advantageous game state continues even after the special game. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance interest in the fact that the pattern is changed in the middle of the second pattern.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to Invention B3,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the advantageous game state is a high-probability state in which it is more likely that the special game will be played than in the normal-probability state.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the fact that the specific effect becomes the first result means that the high probability state in which the special game is likely to be played continues, and the interest that the pattern is changed in the middle of the second pattern. can be further increased.

Invention B5:
In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to a player,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of producing production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that branches to a first result (victory) that suggests that the special game is played or a second result (defeat) that suggests that the special game is not played,
In the specific effect, when the effect of the first pattern (chance pattern) is executed, and after the effect of the second pattern (pinch pattern), which is less likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed. There is a time when one pattern of production (in the embodiment, the production of "ally strong attack") is executed. (chance pattern) effect is executed, and at the first timing, a second pattern (pinch pattern) effect that is less likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern is executed, and the effect of the second pattern is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that the performance of the first pattern (for example, the performance of "strong attack on allies") is executed at a second timing (for example, the timing following the pinch-flashing performance) on the way.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the special game is performed even when the second pattern of the performance that tends to branch to the second result suggesting that the special game is not performed (so-called loss) is executed in the specific performance. Since it can be expected to shift to the first pattern that easily branches to the first result that suggests winning (so-called winning), the game interest can be improved.

Invention B6:
The gaming machine according to Invention B5,
When the first pattern effect is executed without executing the second pattern effect, and when the first pattern effect is executed after the second pattern effect is executed, the first result is obtained. A gaming machine characterized in that the probabilities of branching to are different.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the probability of branching to the first result in the specific effect differs depending on how the effect of the first pattern is executed. It is possible to improve the game interest by increasing the

By the way, conventionally, various effects have been performed in pachinko gaming machines. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 describes a gaming machine in which an ally character and an enemy character battle, and a jackpot is determined depending on whether the ally character wins or loses. However, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in the game with respect to the effects in which the results diverge as described above. The above-described invention B is a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-185382. There are times when the first pattern is executed after executing the second pattern that is difficult to branch to the result." As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of game interest through presentation" (to produce an effect).

Invention C1:
To provide a gaming machine in which, after a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to a player is performed, control is performed to an advantageous game state (for example, a high probability state) advantageous to the player and there are cases in which the advantageous game state is not controlled. ,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of producing production,
The production executing means is
A specific effect (battle effect) branching into a first result (victory) suggesting that the advantageous game state is reached after the special game or a second result (defeat) that suggests that the advantageous game state is not reached after the special game. is executable and
In the specific effect, a first effect ("enemy strong attack" effect) is executed, and a second effect ("enemy weak attack" effect) that branches more easily to the first result than the first effect. A gaming machine characterized in that there is a time to execute (FIG. 38).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, there are times when the first effect is executed in the specific effect and times when the second effect is executed, which is easier to branch to the first result than the first effect, so the second effect is executed. It can be expected to be played, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
The production executing means is
As effects of a second pattern (pinch pattern) in which branching to the first result is more difficult than a predetermined first pattern (chance pattern), the first effect ("enemy strong attack" effect) and the second effect (Direction of "enemy weak attack") is executed,
In the specific effect, there is a case where the second pattern is changed to another pattern (special pattern) that is more likely to branch to the first result than the second pattern, or to the first pattern (FIGS. 38 and 38). 46) A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the second pattern effect that tends to branch to the second result suggesting that the advantageous game state is not achieved is executed, the branch is branched to the first result that suggests the advantageous game state. Since it can be expected that the pattern will be changed to an easier pattern (the first pattern or another pattern), the interest in the game can be further improved.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to invention C2,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a stimulating effect (operation effect, FIG. 41(B)) for inciting which of the first effect and the second effect is to be executed in the second pattern. game machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the second pattern is likely to branch to the second result suggesting that the advantageous game state is not reached, and the second effect is executed, and the first effect is executed. Since the execution of the second effect, which tends to result in a result (first result), is encouraged, there is a period in which the player expects the execution of the second effect, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to invention C3,
A gaming machine characterized in that the effect execution means performs any one of the first effect, the second effect, or the pattern change after executing the fan effect (FIG. 38).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the fact that the pattern is changed following the fanning performance is not for the player who thinks that either the first performance or the second performance will be executed with the second pattern. , the first pattern or another pattern, which is an unexpected effect, so that the interest in the game can be further improved.

Invention C5:
The gaming machine according to invention C4,
The fanning effect includes a normal fanning effect (see FIG. 50(A)) suggesting that the first effect is highly likely to be executed, and a suggesting that the second effect is highly likely to be executed. A gaming machine characterized in that there is a special fanning effect (see FIG. 50(B)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the type of the fanning effect suggests the degree of possibility of branching to the second result suggesting that the advantageous game state is not reached, the interest in the fanning effect increases and the interest in the game increases. It can be improved.

Invention C6:
The gaming machine according to invention C5,
A gaming machine characterized in that the effect executing means may change the pattern after executing the normal fan effect (FIG. 49(B)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the normal fanning performance, which is not preferable for the player rather than the special fanning performance, is executed, it is possible to make the player expect that the pattern will be changed, so that the game interest can be enhanced. It can be improved.

Invention C7:
The gaming machine according to invention C6,
The effect executing means may change the pattern after executing the special fan effect,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the pattern change probability differs between when the normal fanning effect is executed and when the special fanning effect is executed (FIG. 49(B)).

According to the game machine of this configuration, since the degree of expectation for execution of the pattern change changes depending on which of the normal fanning performance and the special fanning performance is performed, it is possible to increase interest in the type of the fanning performance, thereby increasing the interest in the game. can be improved.

Invention C8:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C7,
The specific effect is an effect executed in the advantageous gaming state (FIG. 35), and suggests that the advantageous gaming state continues by branching to the first result of success, and the second result. The game machine is characterized by a presentation suggesting that the advantageous game state ends by branching to a failure of .

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the specific effect is executed in the advantageous game state, the fact that the specific effect becomes the first result (success) means that the advantageous game state continues even after the special game. As a result, it is possible to further increase interest in executing the second effect, which is more likely to branch to the first result than the first effect, in the specific effect.

Invention C9:
The gaming machine according to invention C8,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the advantageous game state is a high-probability state in which it is more likely that the special game will be played than in the normal-probability state.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the fact that the specific effect becomes the first result means that the high probability state in which the special game is likely to be played continues, and the specific effect is more likely to be the first result than the first effect. It is possible to further enhance the interest in executing the second effect, which is likely to branch to .

Invention C10:
In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to a player,
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of producing production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (battle effect) that branches to a first result (victory) that suggests that the special game is played or a second result (defeat) that suggests that the special game is not played,
In the specific effect, a first effect ("enemy strong attack" effect) is executed, and a second effect ("enemy weak attack" effect) that branches more easily to the first result than the first effect. A game machine characterized by having a time to execute.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the first effect is executed in the specific effect, and the second effect is more easily branched to the first result suggesting that the special game is executed (so-called win). Since there is a time to execute the second effect, it can be expected that the second effect will be executed, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

It should be noted that the configurations of the inventions C2 to C7 may be applied to the invention C10 as appropriate. The gaming machine configured in this way can exhibit the effects according to the inventions C2 to C7.

By the way, conventionally, various effects have been performed in pachinko gaming machines. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-185382 describes a gaming machine in which an ally character and an enemy character battle, and a jackpot is determined depending on whether the ally character wins or loses. However, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in the game with respect to the effects in which the results diverge as described above. The invention C described above is a gaming machine described in JP-A-2017-185382, wherein "the effect executing means is in an advantageous game state after the first result or special game that suggests that the game will be in an advantageous game state after the special game. It is possible to execute a specific performance branching to a second result suggesting that it does not become, and in the specific performance, when executing the first performance, and executing the second performance that branches to the first result more easily than the first performance. There is a time to do and there is a difference. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of game interest through presentation" (to produce an effect).

PY1... Pachinko game machine 40... Semispherical button 50... Image display device 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Production control microcomputer

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In a gaming machine which, after playing a special game advantageous to a player, is controlled to an advantageous game state advantageous to the player or not controlled to the advantageous game state,
Equipped with production execution means capable of producing production,
The production executing means is
A battle between a first character and a second character results in a first result suggesting that the advantageous game state will be reached after the special game or a second result suggesting that the advantageous game state will not be reached after the special game. It is possible to execute a specific production that branches,
In one battle in the specific effect, when the first character executes a first pattern effect in which the second character attacks, and when the second character attacks the first character. , there is a case where the effect of the second pattern, which is less likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed;
Any one of the plurality of reactions of the first character to the attack of the second character is shown during the second pattern production in the one battle in which the second pattern production is started. Previously, any one of the first result and the second result is performed by changing the pattern to another pattern or the first pattern that is more likely to branch to the first result than the second pattern. A gaming machine characterized by the following. In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player,
Equipped with production execution means capable of producing production,
The production executing means is
A first character and a second character battle to execute a specific effect branching to a first result suggesting that the special game is played or a second result suggesting that the special game is not played. and
In one battle in the specific effect, when the first character executes a first pattern effect in which the second character attacks, and when the second character attacks the first character. , there is a case where the effect of the second pattern, which is less likely to branch to the first result than the first pattern, is executed;
Any one of the plurality of reactions of the first character to the attack of the second character is shown during the second pattern production in the one battle in which the second pattern production is started. Previously, any one of the first result and the second result is performed by changing the pattern to another pattern or the first pattern that is more likely to branch to the first result than the second pattern. A gaming machine characterized in that

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