JP7277922B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine typified by a pachinko gaming machine.

In conventional gaming machines, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (jackpot game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, the determination is made by the game ball entering the start opening (entrance), and as a special game, a round game is performed with the opening of the big winning opening. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning the game balls in the big prize opening. The result of the determination is displayed to the player by the pattern display means, which displays the symbols variably and then stop-displays the symbols in a stopped state.

In addition, in the game machine, a background image is displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal, and an effect is performed in which the effect symbols are variably displayed on the background image. Then, based on the determination result, various advance notice effects using the background image are performed. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1 below, an advance notice effect or the like of enlarging or reducing a background image is performed.

JP 2014-144103 A

There is room for improvement in terms of performance. By installing the improved production, it can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the object is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game.

The gaming machine disclosed in this specification includes an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect using an effect means including an operation means operable by a player and a predetermined display means, wherein the effect execution means A predetermined background image can be displayed on the display means, and a background display area in which the background image is displayed may be changed according to the operation of the operation means. .

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

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the upper board movable body and the lower board movable body are in a standby state, and (B) is a front view of the production unit when the upper board movable body and the lower board movable body are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is the first specific example of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of a prefetch determination table. It is a specific example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of normal variation in special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach in special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach in special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing; It is the second specific example of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation flow of special figure fluctuation production|presentation. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the background image displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd specific example of the normal fluctuation|variation in a special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the pseudo 2 variation in special figure variation production. (A) is a symbol notification effect selection table, (B) is a background rotation effect selection table, (C) is a dialogue effect selection table, and (D) is a table showing types of dialogue. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the symbol alert|reporting effect|action A, the symbol alert|reporting effect|action B, and the symbol alert|reporting effect|action C. FIG. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the pseudo 3 variation in special figure variation production. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a background rotation effect; (A) is a time chart of the symbol notification performance A, (B) is a time chart of the symbol notification performance B, and (C) is a time chart of the symbol notification performance C. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of dialogue production; It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the battle reach in special figure fluctuation production

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.

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A first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later, but first, a basic embodiment that is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

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

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. Further, an operable second input device (hereinafter referred to as "special button") 41 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. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

The first start winning device 11D is stationary. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball enters. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is the lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 1. Also, when 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 normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where entry of a game ball into the second starting port 12 is impossible or extremely difficult. Then, when the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric tube 12D opens", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is called "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83 . Each of the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the special figure reservation number by lighting the LED for the special figure reservation number. 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 numerical information or 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. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number".

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

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

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged forward and above the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged forward and below the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k. Therefore, when a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, the player will feel that the predetermined image is displayed between the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k. appear.

Before the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 and the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 are driven, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are in a normal standby state as shown in FIG. It is held in the state (initial position). When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (falls), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 drives, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (rises). do. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5B, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered upper board movable body 55k or the raised lower board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see. Therefore, when a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, when the on-board movable body 55k moves, the player will not move the on-board movable body 55k toward the direction of the predetermined image. It appears to be moving, and when the under-board movable body 56k moves, it appears to the player that the under-board movable body 56k is moving in the direction of a predetermined image.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. In the effect control microcomputer 121, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, etc., and each lamp emits light. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, light emission color, etc., also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. 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 may be caused to execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM. Also, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general-pattern related random number when 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. 8(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern related random numbers to be obtained. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a hit determination. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for judging the jackpot symbol type. A reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded. Note that the random number is also called determination information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of starting opening where the winning caused by the special figure variation pattern determination is performed. That is, as a special figure variation pattern determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and a variable display of special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, it is possible to perform the jackpot game using both the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 or using only one of them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when 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. 16B-5, a background image representing the sky (time saving background image 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 production mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A big win opening effect is performed in which a winning image G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16(C-2), the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. A round production will be performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls are indicated on the display unit 50a. A jackpot ending production is performed in which the total prize number image G112 is displayed.

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

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in a section 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. The small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are composed of numeral patterns 1 to 9, for example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-3. Suspended Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a suspended icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 20(A). The pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4, depending on the 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, as shown in FIG. 20A, an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area can be provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

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

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

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

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

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

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a from the player's point of view, developing into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. 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.

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

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

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

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

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 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. 23 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

After the special operation process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 effect timer update processing, the timer for measuring the time for each effect is updated. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

<First Embodiment>
The first embodiment will be described below. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game ROM 103 stores a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 variation pattern using the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is used, but it is also possible to use the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 together.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the reach determination and the special figure variation pattern random number in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process in the non-time saving state. As shown in FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 101 has 11 types of special figures, "THP001" to "THP003", "THP011" to "THP016", and "THP021" to "THP022", as special figure 1 variation patterns. 1 variation pattern can be determined. Which special figure 1 variation pattern is determined depends on the special figure variation pattern random number.

Specifically, when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit", one of the three special figure 1 variation patterns of "THP001" to "THP003" is determined. "THP001" and "THP002" of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns are easier to determine than "THP003". Incidentally, "THP001" is referred to as "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation", "THP002" is referred to as "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation", and "THP003" is referred to as "battle jackpot variation".

Also, if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", one of the six special figure 1 variation patterns of "THP011" to "THP016" is determined. be. "THP016" of the six types of Toku-zu 1 variation patterns is easier to determine than other Toku-zu 1 variation patterns. In addition, "THP011" is called "pseudo 3 / battle losing variation", "THP012" is called "pseudo 2 / battle losing variation", "THP013" is called "battle losing variation", and "THP014" is called "pseudo 2/N loss variation”, “THP015” is referred to as “N loss variation”, and “THP016” is referred to as “inflection loss variation”.

Also, if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", one of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns of "THP021" to "THP022" is determined. be. Whether it is determined to which special figure 1 variation pattern of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns is assigned differently depending on the number of special figure 1 reservations. If the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine "THP021" of 13000 ms with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time, and if the special figure 1 reservation number is 3 to 4, the special figure “THP022” with a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms is easily determined. "THP021" is referred to as "normal A losing variation", and "THP022" is referred to as "normal B losing variation".

Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 36, according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101, the special figure variation production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following productions in the special figure fluctuation production in the non-time saving state.

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

B. Pseudo 2 Fluctuation "Pseudo 2 Fluctuation" is an effect that may be performed after "Normal Fluctuation", and is a pseudo continuous effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are variably displayed again. The "pseudo 2 variation" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", so it functions as an effect suggesting the possibility of a jackpot game being played.

C. Pseudo 3 Fluctuation "Pseudo 3 Fluctuation" is an effect that may be performed after "Pseudo 2 Fluctuation", and is a pseudo continuous effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are again variably displayed. ``Pseudo 3 variation'' is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is ``jackpot'' than when the result is ``losing'', so an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. function as In addition, since the "pseudo 3 fluctuation" develops into the "battle reach" after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that it develops into the "battle reach".

D. Reach "Reach" is an effect that may be performed after "normal fluctuation", "pseudo 2 fluctuation", and "pseudo 3 fluctuation", and the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same type of production pattern ( It is an effect to stop and display at the so-called reach eye). "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", so it functions as an effect suggesting the possibility of a jackpot game being played. In addition, since "reach" develops into "N reach" after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that "N reach" will be performed. In addition, since "reach" may develop into "battle reach" later, it also functions as a production that suggests the possibility of developing into "battle reach".

E. Design notification effect A
The "symbol notification effect A" is an effect that may be performed in the "normal variation" and "pseudo 2 variation", and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the execution of the pseudo continuous effect. be. "Pseudo 2nd variation" or "Pseudo 3rd variation" is performed after that, "Pseudo 2nd variation" or "Pseudo 3rd variation" is performed.

F. Design notification production B
The ``symbol notification effect B'' is a effect that may be performed in the ``normal variation'' and the ``pseudo 2 variation''. This is an operation effect that is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the execution of . "Pseudo 2nd variation" or "Pseudo 3rd variation" is performed after "symbol notification effect B", so it functions as an effect suggesting that "pseudo 2nd variation" or "pseudo 3rd variation" will be performed.

G. Design notification effect C
The ``symbol notification effect C'' is a effect that may be performed in the ``normal variation'' and ``pseudo 2 variation''. This is an operation presentation that stops and displays in a manner indicating the establishment of. The "symbol notification effect C" functions as an effect suggesting the establishment of the "ready-to-win" because the "ready-to-win" is established after that.

H. Rotating background effect (equivalent to dynamic background effect)
The “background rotation effect” is an effect that may be performed in the “normal variation” and the “pseudo 2 variation”, and is an operation effect in which the background image is rotated in accordance with the operation of the normal button 40 . Since the "background rotation effect" may be established after that, it functions as an effect suggesting that the "reach" may be established. In addition, since the "background rotation effect" may be stopped in a manner in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. It also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of stop display in the manner shown, or an effect suggesting that a pseudo-continuous effect may be performed.

I. Dialogue production "Dialogue production" is a production that may be performed in the "normal fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 fluctuation", and the dialogue character image is displayed on the background image in response to the normal button 40 being operated. It is an operational performance. Since the "dialogue effect" may be established after that, it functions as an effect suggesting that the "reach" may be established. In addition, since the "dialogue effect" may be stop-displayed after that in a mode in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. It also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of stop-displaying in a mode, or an effect suggesting that a pseudo-continuous effect may be performed.

J. N-reach "N-reach" is an effect that may be performed after "reach" is established, and is a ready-to-win effect in which the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. Since "N reach" may develop into "battle reach" after that, it functions as an effect suggesting the possibility of developing into "battle reach".

K. Battle Reach "Battle Reach" is an effect sometimes performed after "N Reach", and is a reach effect in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "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 is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. Function.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 28(A) to 28(G), the production flow of the main special figure variation production executed in the non-time saving state will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the effect flow, and according to the display of the effect image, the light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the speaker. 52 can be performed.

In the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3 / battle jackpot variation" and "pseudo 3 / battle loss variation", as shown in FIG. 28 (A), "normal variation" → "pseudo 2 variation" →"Pseudo 3 fluctuation"→"reach"→"N reach"→"battle reach" is executed. In addition, in these special figure fluctuation productions, "symbol notification production A" and "symbol notification production B" may be performed in "normal fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 fluctuation". In addition, in these special figure fluctuation productions, "normal fluctuation", "pseudo 2 fluctuation", "background rotation production", "word production" may be performed.

In addition, in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 2 / battle jackpot variation" and "pseudo 2 / battle losing variation", as shown in FIG. An effect flow composed of "fluctuation"→"reach"→"N reach"→"battle reach" is executed. In addition, in these special figure fluctuation effects, "symbol notification effect A" and "symbol notification effect B" may be performed in "normal fluctuation", and "symbol notification effect C" is performed in "pseudo 2 fluctuation". Sometimes. In addition, in these special figure fluctuation productions, "normal fluctuation", "pseudo 2 fluctuation", "background rotation production", "word production" may be performed.

In addition, in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation" and "battle losing variation", as shown in FIG. An effect flow composed of "battle reach" is executed. In addition, in these special figure fluctuation productions, "symbol notification production C" may be performed in "normal fluctuation". In addition, in these special figure fluctuation production, "background rotation production" and "word production" may be performed in "normal fluctuation".

In addition, in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 2/N loss variation", as shown in FIG. Reach” is executed. In addition, in this special figure variation production, "symbol notification production A" and "design notification production B" may be performed in "normal fluctuation", and "symbol notification production C" may be performed in "pseudo 2 fluctuation". There is In addition, in this special figure variation presentation, "normal variation" and "pseudo 2 variation" may be performed with "background rotation presentation" and "word presentation".

In addition, in the special figure variation effect in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. executed. In addition, in this special figure fluctuation production, "symbol notification production C" may be performed in "normal fluctuation". In addition, in this special figure fluctuation production, "background rotation production" and "word production" may be performed in "normal fluctuation".

In addition, in the special figure variation performance in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is the "flashing loss variation", as shown in FIG. In addition, in this special figure variation performance, "symbol notification performance A", "symbol notification performance B", and "symbol notification performance C" are not performed in "normal variation". In addition, in this special figure fluctuation production, "background rotation production" and "word production" may be performed in "normal fluctuation".

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern is "normal A losing variation", "normal B losing variation" special figure variation production, as shown in FIG. is executed. In addition, in these special figure fluctuation effects, "symbol notification effect A", "symbol notification effect B", and "symbol notification effect C" are not performed in "normal fluctuation". In addition, in these special figure fluctuation productions, "normal fluctuation" does not cause "background rotation production" and "word production".

Next, the main effects executed in the special figure fluctuation effect will be specifically described. It should be noted that, in the special figure variation performance described below, along with the variation display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also performed, but the illustration of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is omitted. I have something to do. In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production described below, the display of the pending icon HA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the pending icon HA may be omitted.

First, the background image displayed on the display unit 50a will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can display the town background image G400 representing the state of the town on the display unit 50a in the "normal variation", "pseudo 2 variation" and "pseudo 3 variation" in the special figure variation effect. In a normal state, the street background image G400 is displayed over the entire display area of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 29(A). On the other hand, while the "background rotation effect" is being executed, the street background image G400 is displayed on the display section 50a so as to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise as shown in FIG. 29(B). At this time, a frame image G400w is additionally displayed around the town background image G400, and the display mode of the town background image G400 differs between the normal state and the state during execution of the "background rotation effect". Although not shown, performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, pending icons HA, dialogue character images to be described later, and the like are displayed on the downtown background image G400.

Next, the “normal variation” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute "normal variation" in the special figure variation performance of all the special figure 1 variation patterns determined by the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

FIGS. 30(A) to 30(D) are diagrams showing how "normal variation" is performed. "Normal variation" is performed when the special figure variation effect is started, and as shown in FIG. After that, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "normal A losing variation", "normal B losing variation", and "flashing losing variation", as shown in FIG. Stop display is performed in a mode indicating a failure (here, "1, 2, 3").

In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation", "battle loss variation", and "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. The left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are stop-displayed at the same kind of performance symbol (here, "5.↓.5" reach number (corresponding to a specific mode)), and "reach" is established. Incidentally, the "symbol notification effect C" may be performed before the "ready-to-win" is established, but the details of the "symbol notification effect C" will be described later.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3 / battle big hit change", "pseudo 3 / battle losing change", "pseudo 2 / battle big hit change", "pseudo 2 / battle losing change", "pseudo 2 / N losing In the case of "fluctuation", as shown in FIG. (equivalent to )), a “symbol notification effect A” or a “symbol notification effect B” that is stopped and displayed is performed. Modes indicating the execution of the pseudo continuous effect are "1-2-3", "2-3-4", "3-4-5", "4-5-6", and "5-6-7". , "6-7-8" and "7-8-9". The details of the "symbol notification effect A" and the "symbol notification effect B" will be described later.

Next, the “pseudo 2 fluctuations” will be specifically described. The production control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure 1 variation patterns are "pseudo 3/battle big hit change", "pseudo 3/battle loss change", "pseudo 2/battle big win change", "pseudo 2/battle loss change", " "Pseudo 2/N loss fluctuation" can be executed in the special figure fluctuation effect.

FIGS. 31(A) to 31(C) are diagrams showing how the “pseudo 2-variation” is performed. "Pseudo 2 fluctuation" is performed after "normal fluctuation" in which "symbol notification effect A" or "symbol notification effect B" is performed, and as shown in FIG. Effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are variably displayed. At this time, a pseudo 2 suggestive image G401 (here, a character image of "x2") indicating that the "pseudo 2 fluctuation" is being executed is displayed on the town background image G400. After that, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation", "pseudo 2/battle loss variation", and "pseudo 2/N loss variation", as shown in FIG. While the production pattern EZ2 is displayed variably, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are stop-displayed at the same kind of production pattern (here, the reach number of "5, ↓, 5"), and "reach" is established. .

Further, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation" and "pseudo 3/battle loss variation", as shown in FIG. A "symbol notification effect A" or a "symbol notification effect B" that is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating the execution of the effect (here, the cycle of "5, 6, 7") is performed.

Here, "symbol notification effect A", "symbol notification effect B" and "symbol notification effect C" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 has a special figure variation effect in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3 / battle big hit variation" and "pseudo 3 / battle losing variation", "symbol Notification production A", "symbol notification production B" can be executed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 2 / battle big hit fluctuation", "pseudo 2 / battle losing fluctuation", "pseudo 2 / N losing fluctuation" In the special figure variation effect, "symbol notification effect A" and "symbol notification effect B" can be executed in "normal variation", and "symbol notification effect C" can be executed in "pseudo 2 variation", special figure 1 variation In the special figure variation effects with patterns of "battle jackpot variation", "battle loss variation", and "N loss variation", "symbol notification effect C" can be executed in "normal variation".

The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the execution pattern of the symbol notification effect using the symbol notification effect selection table shown in FIG. 32(A). There are six types of execution patterns, execution pattern A to execution pattern F. Execution pattern A is an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect A" is executed in both "normal fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 fluctuation", and execution pattern B is an execution pattern in which "normal fluctuation" and "pseudo 2 fluctuation" are executed. Execution pattern C is an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect B" is executed in any case, execution pattern C is an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect A" is executed only in "normal fluctuation", and execution pattern D is an execution pattern in which " In the "normal variation", the "symbol notification effect B" is executed, and in the "pseudo 2 variation", the "symbol notification effect C" is executed. 2 variation”, none of the “symbol notification effect A”, “symbol notification effect B”, and “symbol notification effect C” is executed, and the execution pattern F is “symbol” only in the “normal variation”. This is an execution pattern in which the notification effect C" is executed.

The effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the special figure 1 variation pattern and selects the execution pattern of the symbol notification effect. Specifically, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3 / battle jackpot variation" (THP001) and "pseudo 3 / battle loss variation" (THP011), execution pattern A is 50%, execution pattern B is Execution pattern C, execution pattern D, execution pattern E and execution pattern F are not selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation" (THP002), "pseudo 2/battle loss variation" (THP012), and "pseudo 2/N loss variation" (THP014), the execution pattern C is selected at a rate of 50%, execution pattern D is selected at a rate of 50%, and execution pattern A, execution pattern B, execution pattern E, and execution pattern F are not selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation" (THP003), "battle loss variation" (THP013), and "N loss variation" (THP015), execution pattern E is 50%, execution pattern F is Execution pattern A, execution pattern B, execution pattern C and execution pattern D are not selected. It should be noted that the selection ratio indicated by the symbol notification effect selection table shown in FIG. 32(A) can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 33A to 33E are diagrams showing how "symbol notification effect A", "symbol notification effect B", and "symbol notification effect C" are performed. "Symbol notification effect A", "Symbol notification effect B", and "Symbol notification effect C" have the same effects regardless of whether they are performed in "normal fluctuation" or in "pseudo 2 fluctuation", so here , "normal variation", "symbol notification effect A", "symbol notification effect B", and "symbol notification effect C" are performed. When the "normal fluctuation" is started, as shown in FIG. 33(A), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in fluctuation on the downtown background image G400. Then, when the execution pattern (execution pattern A or execution pattern C) for executing the "symbol notification effect A" is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, when the "normal variation" ends, the "symbol notification effect A” is performed. Further, when an execution pattern (execution pattern B or execution pattern D) in which "symbol notification effect B" is executed is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, "symbol notification effect B" is executed in the middle of "normal variation". is done. Further, when an execution pattern (execution pattern F) for executing the ``symbol notification performance C'' is selected by the symbol notification performance selection table, the ``symbol notification performance C'' is performed during the ``normal variation''.

In the "symbol notification effect A", after the first time (for example, 12.5 seconds) has elapsed since the "normal fluctuation" started, the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate the execution of the pseudo continuous effect (here , "5, 6, 7") are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 30(D)).

On the other hand, in the "symbol notification effect B" and the "symbol notification effect C", when the second time (for example, 6.5 seconds) shorter than the first time elapses after the start of the "normal fluctuation", the normal button 40 is pressed. An operation valid time (for example, 2 seconds) is set, and as shown in FIG. G403b (here, a character image of "press") is displayed. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated within the operation valid time of the normal button 40, as shown in FIG. is displayed. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are reduced and displayed. Then, after a predetermined short period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds (corresponding to the first process)), when an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect B" is executed is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, As shown in FIG. 33(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the execution of the pseudo-continuous performance (here, the cycle of "5, 6, 7"), and the symbol notification performance is selected. When the table selects an execution pattern in which "symbol notification effect C" is executed, as shown in FIG. Then, stop display is performed at the reaching number of "5.↓.5"). In the first embodiment, when the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are displayed, the "symbol notification effect B" or the "symbol notification effect C" is always performed. The display with the image G403b is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a manner indicating the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect or establishment of "ready-to-win", or the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. Alternatively, it functions as an effect (corresponding to a non-moving background effect) suggesting that there is a possibility of establishment of "reach".

Next, the “pseudo 3-variation” will be specifically described. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute "pseudo 3 fluctuation" in the special figure fluctuation production in which the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot fluctuation" and "pseudo 3/battle losing fluctuation".

FIGS. 34(A) and 34(B) are diagrams showing how the “pseudo 3-variation” is performed. "Pseudo 3 fluctuation" is performed after "Pseudo 2 fluctuation" in which "symbol notification effect A" or "symbol notification effect B" is performed, and as shown in FIG. , effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are variably displayed. At this time, a pseudo 3 suggestion image G402 (here, a character image of "x3") that suggests that the "pseudo 3 fluctuation" is being executed is displayed on the street background image G400. After that, as shown in FIG. 34(B), while the middle production pattern EZ2 is displayed in a variable manner, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same type of production pattern (here, "5 ↓ 5" reach "Reach" is established by stopping display with the eye).

Next, the “background rotation effect” will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3 / battle big hit variation", "pseudo 3 / battle losing variation", "pseudo 2 / battle big winning variation", "pseudo 2 / battle losing variation", " "Battle Jackpot Fluctuation", "Battle Loss Fluctuation", "Pseudo 2/N Losing Fluctuation", "N Losing Fluctuation", "Inciting Loss Fluctuation" in "Normal Fluctuation", "Pseudo 2 Floating Fluctuation" in "Background It is possible to execute "rotating performance".

The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the execution pattern of the “background rotation effect” using the background rotation effect selection table shown in FIG. 32(B). There are four types of execution patterns: execution pattern G to execution pattern J. The execution pattern G is an execution pattern in which the "background rotation effect" is executed in both the "normal fluctuation" and the "pseudo 2 fluctuation", and the execution pattern H is an execution pattern in which the "background rotation effect" is executed only in the "normal fluctuation". Execution pattern I is an execution pattern in which the “background rotation effect” is executed only in the “pseudo 2 variation”, and execution pattern J is an execution pattern in which the “normal variation” and the “pseudo 2 variation” are performed. This is an execution pattern in which the “background rotation effect” is not executed in any of these patterns.

The effect control microcomputer 121 selects the execution pattern of the "background rotation effect" with reference to the selection result from the symbol notification effect selection table and the special figure 1 variation pattern. Specifically, the execution pattern A is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3 / battle big hit variation" (THP001), "pseudo 3 / battle loss variation" (THP011). In this case, execution pattern G is selected at a rate of 20%, execution pattern H at 10%, execution pattern I at 10%, and execution pattern J at 60%. Also, when the execution pattern B is selected by the pattern notification effect selection table and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation" (THP001) and "pseudo 3/battle loss variation" (THP011) , execution pattern J is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern G, execution pattern H and execution pattern I are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern C is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation patterns are "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation" (THP002), "pseudo 2/battle loss variation" (THP012), and "pseudo 2 /N loss variation" (THP014), execution pattern H is selected at a rate of 40%, execution pattern J at a rate of 60%, and execution pattern G and execution pattern I are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern D is selected by the pattern notification effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation patterns are "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation" (THP002), "pseudo 2/battle loss variation" (THP012), and "pseudo 2 /N loss variation" (THP014), execution pattern J is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern G, execution pattern H, and execution pattern I are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern E is selected by the pattern notification effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation" (THP003), "battle loss variation" (THP013), and "N loss variation" (THP015). In this case, execution pattern H is selected at a rate of 30%, execution pattern J at a rate of 70%, and execution pattern G and execution pattern I are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern F is selected by the pattern notification effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation" (THP003), "battle loss variation" (THP013), and "N loss variation" (THP015). In this case, execution pattern J is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern G, execution pattern H, and execution pattern I are not selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "flickering loss variation" (THP016), the execution pattern H is selected at a rate of 20% and the execution pattern J is selected at a rate of 80%, and the execution pattern G and execution pattern I are not selected. . That is, after the "background rotation effect" is executed, "reach" may be established or "symbol notification effect A" may be executed, or "reach" may not be established or "symbol notification effect A" may not be executed. It is set up so that It should be noted that the selection ratio indicated by the background rotation effect selection table shown in FIG. 32(B) can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 35A to 35F are diagrams showing how the “background rotation effect” is performed. Since the contents of the "background rotation effect" are the same regardless of whether it is performed in the "normal variation" or in the "pseudo 2 variation", here, when the "background rotation effect" is performed in the "normal variation" is exemplified. When the "normal fluctuation" is started, as shown in FIG. 35(A), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in fluctuation on the downtown background image G400. After that, when a third time (for example, 6.5 seconds), which is the same as the second time described above, has elapsed since the start of the "normal fluctuation", the operation valid time (for example, 2 seconds) of the normal button 40 is set, As shown in FIG. 35B, a button image G403a is displayed on the town background image G400. At this time, a frame image G400w is additionally displayed around the town background image G400, suggesting that the town background image G400 is rotatable. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated within the operation valid time of the normal button 40, the button image G403a is erased, and a predetermined long time (for example, 4 seconds (corresponding to the second process) longer than the predetermined short time described above is displayed. )), the “background rotation effect” is performed.

In the "background rotation effect", the city background image G400 to which the frame image G400w is additionally displayed is rotated clockwise by a little less than two turns, and as shown in FIG. is also displayed in a state inclined by a predetermined angle (for example, 5 degrees). At this time, the fluctuation speed of the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 becomes very low, and the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same type production pattern (here, "5 ↓ 5" reach eyes) Stopping at is agitated. Then, when neither the pseudo-continuous effect is performed nor the "ready-to-win" is established after that, the town background image G400 rotates counterclockwise by a little less than one rotation, and as shown in FIG. 35(D), The street background image G400 returns to the normal state, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating failure (here, "5, 6, 6"). At this time, the frame image G400w additionally displayed on the street background image G400 is deleted. Further, when "reach" is established after that, the street background image G400 is further rotated clockwise by a little more than one turn, and as shown in FIG. , the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are stop-displayed with the same kind of performance symbols, and "ready-to-win" is established (here, "5.↓.5" reach-to-win). At this time, the frame image G400w additionally displayed on the street background image G400 is deleted. Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is performed after that, the city background image G400 is further rotated clockwise by a little more than one turn, and as shown in FIG. , "symbol notification effect A" is performed in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode indicating the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (in this case, the cycle of "5, 6, 7"). At this time, the frame image G400w additionally displayed on the street background image G400 is deleted.

Here, using FIGS. 36A to 36C, the stop display timing of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 when the “symbol notification effect A” is performed, and the “symbol notification effect B” are performed. The stop display timings of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 when the "symbol notification performance C" is performed are compared with the stop display timings of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 when the "symbol notification performance C" is performed. Since the stop display timings of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are common in both the "normal variation" and the "pseudo 2 variation", here, the stop display timings of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the "normal variation" are Contrast.

FIG. 36A is a time chart showing the flow of "normal variation" when "symbol notification effect A" is performed after "background rotation effect". As shown in FIG. 36(A), when the "normal fluctuation" is started, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are displayed with fluctuation. Then, after 6500 ms have passed, the button image G403a and the frame image G400w are displayed, and when the normal button 40 is operated while the button image G403a is being displayed, or the normal button 40 is operated while the button image G403a is being displayed. When 2000ms elapses (FIG. 36A exemplifies the latter), the button image G403a is erased and the city background image G400 is rotated and displayed. Then, when 4000 ms have passed, the rotating display of the town background image G400 is completed, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in rotation. The stop display in the rotation of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 continues until 500 ms elapses. In other words, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed after about 4000 ms have elapsed since the button image G403a was erased.

FIG. 36B is a time chart showing the flow of "normal variation" when "symbol notification effect B" is performed. As shown in FIG. 36(B), when the "normal fluctuation" is started, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are displayed with fluctuation. Then, after 6500 ms, the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are displayed. When 2000 ms elapses without the normal button 40 being operated (FIG. 36B exemplifies the latter), the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are erased and the effect image G400e is displayed. Then, when 500 ms has passed, the display of the effect image G400e ends, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop and display in rotation. The stop display in the rotation of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 continues until 4000 ms elapses. That is, when about 500 ms have passed since the button image G403a was erased, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

FIG. 36(C) is a time chart showing the flow of "normal variation" when "symbol notification effect C" is performed. As shown in FIG. 36(C), when the "normal fluctuation" is started, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are displayed with fluctuation. Then, after 6500 ms have passed, the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are displayed. When 2000 ms elapses without the normal button 40 being operated (FIG. 36C exemplifies the latter), the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are erased and the effect image G400e is displayed. Then, when 500 ms has elapsed, the display of the effect image G400e ends, and the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stop-displayed at reach. The stop display of the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol in the ready-to-win pattern continues until 4000 ms elapses. That is, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stop-displayed after about 500 ms have elapsed since the button image G403a was erased.

Next, the “dialogue effect” will be specifically described. The production control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure 1 variation patterns are "pseudo 3/battle big hit change", "pseudo 3/battle loss change", "pseudo 2/battle big win change", "pseudo 2/battle loss change", " "Battle Jackpot Variation", "Battle Loss Variation", "Pseudo 2/N Loss Variation", "N Loss Variation", "Inciting Loss Variation" in "Normal Variation" and "Pseudo 2 Variation" "Direction" can be executed.

The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the execution pattern of the "line effect" using the line effect selection table shown in FIG. 32(C). There are four types of execution patterns, execution pattern K to execution pattern N. Execution pattern K is an execution pattern in which the "dialogue effect" is executed in both the "normal fluctuation" and the "pseudo 2 fluctuation", and execution pattern L is an execution pattern in which the "dialogue effect" is executed only in the "normal fluctuation". The execution pattern M is an execution pattern in which the "dialogue effect" is executed only in the "pseudo 2 variation", and the execution pattern N is an execution pattern in both the "normal variation" and the "pseudo 2 variation" This is an execution pattern in which the "dialogue effect" is not executed.

The effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the selection result from the symbol notification effect selection table, the selection result from the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern, and selects the execution pattern of the "line effect". Specifically, the execution pattern A is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the execution pattern J is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3 / battle jackpot variation" ( THP001), "pseudo 3/battle loss variation" (THP011), the execution pattern K is selected at a rate of 20%, the execution pattern L at 10%, the execution pattern M at 10%, and the execution pattern N at 60%. be done. In addition, execution pattern A is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and execution patterns other than J (execution patterns G to I) are selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/ In the case of "battle jackpot variation" (THP001) and "pseudo 3/battle losing variation" (THP011), execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L and execution pattern M are not selected. . Also, when the execution pattern B is selected by the pattern notification effect selection table and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3/battle jackpot variation" (THP001) and "pseudo 3/battle loss variation" (THP011) , execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern C is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the execution pattern J is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 2 / battle jackpot variation" (THP002), In the case of "pseudo 2/battle losing variation" (THP012) and "pseudo 2/N losing variation" (THP014), execution pattern L is selected at a rate of 40% and execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 60%. and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern C is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the execution pattern other than J (execution pattern H) is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 2 / battle jackpot variation” (THP002), “pseudo 2/battle loss variation” (THP012), and “pseudo 2/N loss variation” (THP014), execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, execution pattern K, Execution pattern L and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern D is selected by the pattern notification effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation patterns are "pseudo 2/battle jackpot variation" (THP002), "pseudo 2/battle loss variation" (THP012), and "pseudo 2 /N loss variation" (THP014), execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L, and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern E is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the execution pattern J is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation" (THP003), "battle loss In the case of "Variation" (THP013) and "N Loss Variation" (THP015), execution pattern L is selected at a rate of 30%, execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 70%, and execution pattern K and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, the execution pattern E is selected by the symbol notification effect selection table, and the execution pattern other than J (execution pattern H) is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation" ( THP003), "battle losing variation" (THP013), and "N losing variation" (THP015), execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, execution pattern K, execution pattern L and execution pattern M are selected. not. In addition, the execution pattern F is selected by the pattern notification effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "battle jackpot variation" (THP003), "battle loss variation" (THP013), and "N loss variation" (THP015). , execution pattern N is selected at a rate of 100%, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L, and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, when the execution pattern J is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "flicker loss variation" (THP016), the execution pattern L is 80%, and the execution pattern N is 20%. Execution pattern K and execution pattern M are not selected. In addition, when an execution pattern other than the execution pattern J (execution pattern H) is selected by the background rotation effect selection table, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is "flicker loss variation" (THP016), the execution pattern N is 100%. is selected, and execution pattern K, execution pattern L, and execution pattern M are not selected. In other words, after the execution of the ``line effect'', ``reach'' may be established or ``symbol notification effect A'' may be executed, or ``reach'' may not be established or ``symbol notification effect A'' may not be executed. is set to be It should be noted that the selection ratio indicated by the dialogue effect selection table shown in FIG. 32(C) can be changed as appropriate.

FIG. 32D is a table showing the types of lines displayed in the "line rendering". There are four types of dialogue, ie, dialogue A to dialogue D. Speech A is "???", Speech B is "Reach?", Speech C is "Chance?", and Speech C is "Hot?". The effect control microcomputer 121 displays a dialogue character image corresponding to any one of the dialogues A to D on the display unit 50a when executing the “dialogue production”. Which serif character image is displayed is randomly determined.

FIGS. 37(A) to 37(F) are diagrams showing how the "dialogue effect" is performed. Since the contents of the “dialogue effect” are the same regardless of whether it is performed in the “normal variation” or in the “pseudo 2 variation”, the case where the “dialogue effect” is performed in the “normal variation” is illustrated here. do. When the "normal fluctuation" is started, as shown in FIG. 37(A), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in fluctuation on the downtown background image G400. After that, the operation valid time (for example, 2 seconds) of the normal button 40 is set, and the button image G403a is displayed on the street background image G400 as shown in FIG. 37(B). At this time, the button image G403a is displayed in the same manner as in the "background rotation effect", but the frame image G400w is not additionally displayed around the town background image G400. ” and “dialogue production” are distinguished. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated within the operation valid time of the normal button 40, the button image G403a is erased and the "dialogue effect" is performed.

In the "word effect", the town background image G400 is not rotated, and a dialog character image G404 (here, a character image of "Chance?") is displayed on the town background image G400 as shown in FIG. 37(C). be done. At this time, the same dialogue voice as the dialogue character image G404 is output from the speaker 52 as if the main character had uttered the dialogue. Then, when neither the pseudo-continuous effect is performed nor the "ready-to-win" effect is established after that, as shown in FIG. , and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a failure (here, "5, 6, 6"). Further, when "ready" is established after that, as shown in FIG. Stop display and "reach" is established. Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is performed after that, as shown in FIG. 37(F), after the dialogue character image G404 is erased, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicate the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. (Here, in the cycle of "5, 6, 7"), "symbol notification effect A" to be stopped and displayed is performed.

Next, "Battle Reach" will be explained in detail. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure 1 variation pattern is "pseudo 3 / battle big hit variation", "pseudo 3 / battle losing variation", "pseudo 2 / battle big winning variation", "pseudo 2 / battle losing variation", " "Battle Reach" can be executed after "N Reach" in the special figure variation effects of "Battle Big Win Variation" and "Battle Loss Variation".

FIGS. 38(A) to 38(C) are diagrams showing how "Battle Reach" is performed. "Battle reach" is performed after a state in which the variation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 is decelerated in "N reach" continues for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) (see FIG. 18(B)). In "Battle Reach", as shown in FIG. 38A, a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the main character and the enemy character battle. A video will be displayed. After that, when the result of the big hit determination is "losing", as shown in FIG. Reach loss eye) is stopped and the special figure fluctuation effect ends. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. Zoro eyes) is stopped and displayed, and the special figure fluctuation effect ends.

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
The pachinko game machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered below. First, the probability that the city background image G400 rotates and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop and display in the reach or cycle, and the probability that the city background image G400 does not rotate and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are Consider the relationship between the probability of stop display in the reach or cycle. The street background image G400 is rotated by operating the normal button 40 when the "background rotation effect" is executed, and when the "symbol notification effect B" or "symbol notification effect C" is executed, the normal button 40 is pressed. It does not rotate when operated. Then, when the normal button 40 is operated to rotate the street background image G400, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in the reach or cycle, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are separated. On the other hand, when the normal button 40 is operated and the town background image G400 does not rotate, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are always stopped and displayed in the reach or cycle ( 32(A), 32(B), 33 and 35). That is, the probability that the town background image G400 rotates and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in the reach or cycle cycle, and the probability that the town background image G400 does not rotate and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach. It can be said that the probability of stop display in a roll or cycle is different from each other. In the first embodiment, the town background image G400 is rotated, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the reach-throw or the round-throw without the town background image G400 rotating. EZ2 and EZ3 have a higher probability of stop display in the reach or cycle.

Next, after a predetermined short period of time has passed, the probability that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in the reach eye or the cycle, and after a predetermined long time has passed, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed. Consider the relationship between the probability that is stopped in the reach or cycle. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed after a predetermined short period of time from the operation of the normal button 40, and stopped and displayed after a predetermined long period of time. After a predetermined short period of time has elapsed since the normal button 40 was operated, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are always stopped and displayed in the reach or cycle, while the normal button 40 is operated for a predetermined length of time. After the elapse of time, there are times when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in the ready-to-win pattern or in the cycle, and when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in the loose pattern (Fig. 32 (A ), FIG. 32(B), FIG. 33, and FIG. 35). That is, after a predetermined short period of time has passed, the probability that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the reach eye or the circle, and after a prescribed long time has passed, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed. It can be said that the probability of stop display in the reach-th time or the round-th time is different from each other. In the first embodiment, after passing through a predetermined short time, the probability that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the reach eye or the round eye, after passing through a prescribed long time, the production symbol EZ1 , EZ2, and EZ3 have a lower probability of stop-displaying in the reach or cycle.

Next, the display area of the town background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates), and the probability that "reach" is established or the pseudo continuous effect is executed, and the display area of the town background image G400 on the display unit 50a The relationship between the probability that the dialogue character image G404 is displayed on the display unit 50a without changing (rotating) and the "reach" is established or the pseudo-continuous effect is executed will be considered. Special figure 1 variation pattern is the special figure variation production of "fighting loss variation" (THP016), "reach" is not established nor pseudo continuous production is executed, but in this special figure variation production, normal When the button 40 is operated to change (rotate) the display area of the town background image G400 when the "background rotation effect" is executed, and when the normal button 40 is operated, the display area of the town background image G400 changes (rotates). ), and when the “dialogue effect” in which the dialogue character image G404 is displayed on the display unit 50a is executed. Then, in the special figure variation effect of the "flashing loss variation", the "line effect" is easier to execute than the "background rotating effect" (see FIGS. 32(B) and 32(C)). That is, the display area of the town background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates), and the probability of establishment of "reach" or execution of the pseudo continuous effect, and the display area of the town background image G400 on the display unit 50a change. It can be said that the probabilities that the dialogue character image G404 is displayed on the display unit 50a without (rotation) and that the "reach" is established or the pseudo-continuous effect is executed are different from each other. In the first embodiment, the display area of the town background image G400 on the display unit 50a is changed (rotated), and the probability that the "reach" is established or the pseudo continuous effect is executed is higher than the probability that the town background image G400 on the display unit 50a. The display area does not change (rotate), and the dialog character image G404 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the probability of establishing "reach" or executing a pseudo-continuous effect is lower.

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

(1) When the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the reach or cycle, the “background rotation rendering” may be executed. It is possible to suggest that there is a possibility that the will be stopped at the reach number or the round number, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(2) When the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win cycle or the cycle cycle, the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b may be displayed, so the button image G403a and the promotion image G403b are displayed. , it is possible to suggest that there is a possibility that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 will stop and be displayed in the reach or cycle, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(3) When the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the reach or cycle cycle, the “line production” may be executed, so that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are ready. It is possible to suggest that there is a possibility of stop display with a roll or a round roll, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(4) In the "background rotation effect", the display area in which the street background image G400 is displayed changes (rotates), so that the image displayed on the display unit 50a can be changed, and the interest of the game can be increased. It is possible to increase

(5) When the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the reach or cycle, the display area in which the town background image G400 is displayed changes (rotates), and the town background image G400 is displayed. Since there is a time when the displayed display area does not change and a time when the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be stopped and displayed in the reach or cycle, it is possible to increase the variations of performance suggesting that the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may stop and be displayed, thereby increasing the interest of the game. can be increased.

(6) When the display area where the town background image G400 is displayed changes (rotates) and when the display area where the town background image G400 is displayed does not change, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 Since the probability of stop-displaying is different in the reach-thru or the round-thru, it suggests the possibility that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in the reach-thru or the round-thru depending on the display area where the town background image G400 is displayed. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(7) When the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed at the ready-to-win or the round, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are the ready-to-win or the round after a predetermined short period of time after the normal button 40 is operated. and when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed at the ready-to-win or round cycle after a predetermined long time has elapsed since the normal button 40 was operated. It is possible to increase the variation of effects suggesting the possibility that EZ2 and EZ3 will stop and display in the reach or cycle, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(8) After a predetermined short period of time has elapsed since the normal button 40 was operated and after a predetermined long period of time has elapsed since the normal button 40 has been operated, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are ready-to-reach or circular. Since the probability of stop display differs depending on the eye, depending on the time after the normal button 40 is operated, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be stop-displayed at the ready-to-win number or the round number. It is possible to increase interest.

(9) When the normal button 40 is operated, the display area in which the town background image G400 is displayed may change (rotate). It is possible to give a change to the image in which the player is, and to enhance the interest of the game.

(10) When the normal button 40 is operated, when the display area where the town background image G400 is displayed changes (rotates), and when the display area where the town background image G400 is displayed does not change, the dialogue is displayed. Since there is a time when the character image G404 is displayed on the display unit 50a, it is possible to increase the variation of effects by operating the normal button 40, and to enhance the interest of the game.

(11) When a “background rotation effect” is performed in which the display area in which the town background image G400 is displayed changes (rotates), the frame image G400w is displayed around the town background image G400 during the operation valid time of the normal button 40. Since it is additionally displayed, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the city background image G400 rotates, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(12) When the normal button 40 is operated to change (rotate) the display area where the street background image G400 is displayed, and when the normal button 40 is operated to change the display area where the street background image G400 is displayed. However, since the probability of establishing "reach" or the probability of performing a pseudo-continuous effect differs from when the serif character image G404 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the content displayed on the display unit 50a after the normal button 40 is operated is different. By this, it is possible to suggest the possibility that "ready to reach" will be established or the possibility that a pseudo-continuous effect will be performed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Modified Example of Basic Embodiment and First Embodiment>
Modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be described below. 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 first embodiment, based on the result of the jackpot determination (special figure variation pattern determination), "symbol notification effect A", "symbol notification effect B", "symbol notification effect C", "background rotation effect", "line However, based on the result of judging the type of the jackpot pattern, "symbol notification effect A", "symbol notification effect B", "symbol notification effect C", "background rotation effect", " Dialog production" may be executed. For example, the “background rotation effect” may be performed only when a high-probability state of the jackpot pattern is determined after the jackpot gaming state. In this case, it is possible to suggest the possibility of a high-probability state by the “background rotation effect”, thereby making the game more interesting.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "symbol notification effect A" and the "symbol notification effect B", the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in rotation, but the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are displayed. may be stopped and displayed at any number other than the number of rounds. For example, as the intermediate effect symbol EZ2, a special symbol (such as a symbol including the character "NEXT") which is not usually variably displayed may be statically displayed.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "background rotation effect", the town background image G400 is displayed so as to rotate. As long as it can be recognized, it is not limited to the rotation of the street background image G400. For example, the city background image G400 may be displayed so as to sway from side to side.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the town background image G400 does not rotate and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the reach or round cycle. Although the probability that EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in the reach or cycle is set to be higher, the town background image G400 rotates, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in the reach or the cycle. The probability that the downtown background image G400 does not rotate and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop and display in the reach or cycle may be lower than the probability of stop display.

Further, in the first embodiment, after passing through a predetermined short time, the probability that the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the reach eye or the circle is higher than the probability that the production pattern Although the probability that the symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed at the ready-to-win or the round is set to be lower, after a predetermined short period of time has passed, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are to be displayed at the ready-to-win or the round. The probability that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be stop-displayed in the reach or cycle after a predetermined long period of time has passed may be higher than the probability of stop-display in the eyes.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the “dialogue effect”, the dialogue character image G404 is displayed on the street background image G400 in response to the operation of the normal button 40. may not be rotated, and an image different from the serif character image G404 may be displayed over the town background image G400. For example, when the normal button 40 is operated, an effect image may be displayed in the entire display area where the town background image G400 is displayed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the "background rotation effect" is performed, the frame image G400w is additionally displayed around the town background image G400 during the operation valid time of the normal button 40. It is not limited to the additional display of the frame image G400w as long as it can be distinguished from the case where the effect is performed. For example, a character image suggesting execution of the "background rotation effect" may be displayed on the downtown background image G400.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the probability that the display area of the town background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates) and the “reach” is established or the pseudo continuous effect is executed is higher than the probability that the town background image G400 on the display unit 50a is displayed. The display area of the image G400 does not change (rotate), and the serif character image G404 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the probability of establishing "reach" or executing a pseudo-continuous effect is made lower. However, the probability that the display area of the town background image G400 on the display unit 50a changes (rotates) and results in establishment of "reach" or execution of pseudo-continuous effects is higher than the probability that the display area of the town background image G400 on the display unit 50a The dialogue character image G404 may be displayed on the display unit 50a without being changed (rotated) so that the probability of establishing "ready to reach" or executing a pseudo continuous effect is higher.

Further, in the first embodiment, "symbol notification effect A", "symbol notification effect B", "symbol notification effect C", "background rotation effect", and "line effect" are executed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern. Although it is designed to be, it may be executed based on the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the start winning command, the opening command, and the like.

Also, in the basic embodiment, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner in synchronism with the special figure variable display. , 2, etc., other than three patterns may be used. 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. Also, 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 basic 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 basic embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. It can be configured as follows.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (game control). Although the control of the game and the control of the performance are performed by different substrates, 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.

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

<Invention Disclosed in First Embodiment>
The following Inventions A to C have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the description of the inventions A to C, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A3 below, invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B3 below, and invention C is a generic term for inventions C1 to C4 below.

The game machine according to invention A1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of making a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state, high probability state) advantageous to the player;
Effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect using a effect means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a variable effect (special figure variable effect) in which a predetermined background image (town background image G400) is displayed on the display means and a predetermined effect pattern (effect pattern EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) is variably displayed,
In the variable production, the production pattern may be stopped and displayed in a specific mode (reach eye, round eye) suggesting that the special game state may occur,
Suggestion effect (background rotation effect, display of button image G403a and promotion image G403b) suggesting that the effect pattern may be stopped and displayed in the specific mode may be executed,
The suggestive effect includes a dynamic background effect (background rotation effect) in which the background display area in which the background image is displayed changes.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The suggestive effect includes a non-moving background effect (display of a button image G403a and a promotion image G403b) in which the background display area does not change.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The probability that the performance pattern is stopped and displayed in the specific mode differs between when the moving background effect is executed and when the non-moving background effect is executed,
It is characterized by

The game machine according to invention B1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of making a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state, high probability state) advantageous to the player;
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production using production means including operation means (normal button 40) that can be operated by the player and prescribed display means (image display device 50) , and
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a variable performance (special figure variable performance) that variably displays predetermined performance symbols (performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) on the display means,
In the variable performance, the performance is in a specific mode (ready-to-win, round) suggesting that the special game state may occur after a predetermined process in response to the operation of the operating means. The design may be stopped and displayed,
As the process, there is a first process (predetermined short time) and a second process (predetermined long time) different from the first process,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The probability that the production pattern is stopped and displayed in the specific mode differs between when the first process is performed and when the second process is performed,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
The time from when the operation means is operated to when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific mode differs between when the first process is performed and when the second process is performed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
A production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a prescribed production by using production means including operation means (normal button 40) operable by the player and prescribed display means (image display device 50). prepared,
The production executing means is
a predetermined background image (town background image G400) can be displayed on the display means;
A background display area in which the background image is displayed may be changed (rotated) in response to the operation of the operation means.
It is characterized by

The game machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The production executing means is
In response to the operation of the operation means, a predetermined notice display (serif character image G404) may be displayed on the display means without changing the background display area.
It is characterized by

The game machine according to invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention C2,
The production executing means is
changing the display mode of the background image when changing the background display area and when displaying the notice display without changing the background display area;
It is characterized by

The game machine according to invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to invention C2 or invention C3,
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of making a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state, high probability state) advantageous to the player is further provided,
The production executing means is
Even when the background display area is changed or when the notice display is displayed without changing the background display area, a specific effect (reach, pseudo-continuous effect) suggesting that the special game state may occur. ),
The probability of performing the specific effect differs between when the background display area changes and when the advance notice display is displayed without changing the background display area.
It is characterized by

40 Normal button 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 101 Game control microcomputer 121 Production control microcomputer EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 Production pattern G400 Street background image G400e Effect image G400w Frame image G403a Button image G403b... Promotion image G404... Dialogue character image

Claims (1)

a game control means capable of creating a special game state advantageous to the player;
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect using an effect means including an operation means operable by a player and a predetermined display means;
The production executing means is
a predetermined background image can be displayed on the display means;
when the operation means is operated while the background image is being displayed, displaying a predetermined notice display on the display means without changing the background display area in which the background image is displayed; changing the background display area in which the background image is displayed without displaying an advance notice on the display means;
Even when the background display area is changed without displaying the advance notice by operating the operating means, the advance notice display is displayed without changing the background display area by operating the operating means. Even when there is a possibility that the special game state may occur, a specific effect may be executed,
When the specific effect is executed, a special effect that suggests that the special game state is likely to be executed may be executed,
When the background display area is changed without displaying the advance notice due to the operation of the operating means, and when the advance notice is displayed without changing the background display area due to the operation of the operating means. The probability that the specific effect is performed is different from each other when
A gaming machine characterized by:

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