JP7277963B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

JP 2012-061263 A

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

The gaming machine disclosed in this specification is
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
a display unit;
and a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a first effect that repeats in a predetermined cycle that the specific display is sequentially displayed in a plurality of display modes,
It is possible to execute a second effect showing the specific display in one of the plurality of display modes,
When the operation means is operated during execution of the first effect on the display unit, after the operation, the execution of the first effect is switched to the execution of the second effect,
displaying an operation prompting display prompting the player to operate the operation means during execution of the first effect;
It is characterized in that there are times when the predetermined cycle changes from a relatively short one to a long one and times when the predetermined cycle does not change during execution of the first effect on the display unit.

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. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing types of game states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the big winning game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SPSP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; It is a block diagram of a part related to the control of the gaming machine. It is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of a prefetch determination table. It is a specific example of a pattern determination table. It is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table of the first embodiment. (A) A table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "jackpot", (B) The distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "loss with reach" is a table showing FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of an expectation degree suggestion effect of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a display mode of a front stage effect according to the first embodiment; It is a period switching selection table of the front stage production of the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the display mode of the latter stage production|presentation of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the specific display of the example of a change.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, or members, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes are omitted or may be abbreviated. In addition, when there is an arbitrary flowchart to be described later, multiple processes in arbitrary multiple steps in the flowchart can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

<Basic embodiment>
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. 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

1. Structure of Game Machine First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine PY1.

The pachinko game machine PY1 comprises an outer frame 22 attached to the island structure of the pachinko hall and a front door 23 attached to the outer frame 22 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board 1 is mounted, and a front frame 23m mounted openably and closably to the game board mounting frame 2A. The front frame 23m is provided with a transparent plate 23t, and the game board 1 can be viewed from the front (player side) through the transparent plate 23t.

Further, the front door 23 is provided with an upper tray 34 for storing game balls and a handle 72k for shooting game balls to the game board 1 . The upper plate 34 is installed under the front door 23 and stores game balls supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right portion of the front door 23, and game balls stored in the upper tray 34 are shot to the game board 1 by the player's operation of the handle 72k.

The front door 23 also includes a speaker 52 capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a frame movable body 58k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. The speakers 52 are installed in the upper left and upper right portions of the front door 23, and output, for example, BGM (Background Music) and sound effects. The frame lamps 53 are installed on the left and right portions of the front door 23 and around the transparent plate 23t, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58 k is installed above the front door 23 . In addition, the frame movable body 58k is provided with a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be vertically movable by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 1, for example. Note that the movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than the vertical movement.

The front door 23 also has normal buttons 40 that can be operated by the player, and special buttons 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. The normal button 40 includes a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode. It is configured to be able to vibrate with a vibrating motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 is equipped with a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to emit light by means of the lamp. In addition, it is configured to be able to vibrate by a vibration motor. The normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured by a cross key, touch panel, or the like. .

2. Structure of Game Board Next, the structure of the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1. FIG.

The game board 1 has a game area 6 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, a game peg (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball is installed, and a winning device that allows the game ball to win (enter or pass) is installed. The winning device includes a general winning opening 10, a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14 and a second big winning opening 15. Each winning device has a detection sensor that detects the entry or passage of a game ball.

The first starting port 11 is installed in the lower part of the game area 6 so that a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, which will be described later. The first start port 11 is configured so that the ease of entry of game balls is always unchanged.

The second starting port 12 is installed below the first starting port 11 in the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the second start hole 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting hole 12, the pachinko machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a big hit determination in the same way as when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11.例文帳に追加Unlike the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12 includes an opening/closing member 12k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the opening and closing member 12k using an opening and closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 12 or is difficult to enter, and a closed state. Either an open state (opened state) in which a game ball easily enters the second starting port 12 or a state is set.

The gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6 so that game balls can pass through it. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, which will be described later. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not pay out prize balls to the upper tray 34 even if the game balls pass through the gate 13.例文帳に追加

The first big winning hole 14 is installed in the lower right part of the game area 6 so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls when the game balls enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加The first big prize winning port 14 includes a first opening/closing door 14k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening/closing door 14k using an opening/closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the first big winning hole 14 (closed state) and a state in which a game ball enters. Either the open state (open state) in which the ball can be played, or the state.

The second big winning hole 15 is installed in the lower right part of the game area 6 and below the first big winning hole 14 so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls when the game balls enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The second big winning port 15 has a second opening/closing door 15k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the second opening/closing door 15k using an opening/closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second big winning hole 15 (closed state) and a state in which a game ball enters. Either the open state (open state) in which the ball can be played, or the state.

The general winning openings 10 are installed in the lower left and lower right portions of the game area 6 so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls as prize balls to the upper tray 34 when the game balls enter the general winning hole 10.例文帳に追加

In addition, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is installed, and any of the general winning port 10, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 A game ball that did not win a prize is discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through an out port 19.例文帳に追加

The game board 1 also includes an image display device 50 capable of displaying a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a board movable body 55k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. do. The image display device 50 is installed in the central portion of the game board 1 and has a display section 50a composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like. The board lamp 54 is installed above the display section 50a, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display section 50a. The on-board movable body 55k is provided with a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be vertically movable by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Note that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k may be other than the vertical movement.

The game board 1 is also provided with indicators 8 for notifying the state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The display device 8 is installed in the lower left part of the game board 1, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The pachinko machine PY1 changes the state of the game of the pachinko machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special patterns, variable display and stop display of normal patterns, and special patterns, which will be described later), by a combination of lighting, blinking, and turning off of a plurality of LEDs. Figure 1 reservation number, special figure 2 reservation number, normal figure reservation number, etc.) are notified to the player.

3. Basic Game Next, the basic game of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a special figure game and a normal figure game using game balls fired by operating the handle 72k.

3-1. Special game Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot judgment when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or a game ball enters the second starting hole 12, and the acquired right Make a jackpot judgment based on. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 variably displays a special figure according to the result of the big hit determination. The mode of variable display of special figures (also referred to as "variable display time") varies depending on the type of variation pattern described later.

The right to receive the jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the obtained random number value. The jackpot determination is for determining whether or not to perform a jackpot game. When a jackpot game is performed, the jackpot is won, and when a small hit game is performed, a small hit is won. If you don't do either, you lose.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the first special figure when the jackpot determination is performed by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which the two LEDs in the upper left part of the indicators 8 blink. Pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern elapses, performs the stop display of the first special figure in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination. As the mode of the stop display of the first special figure, a mode indicating jackpot winning (for example, two LEDs in the upper left part are lit) and a mode indicating small win winning (for example, only one LED in the upper left part is lit) , and a mode indicating a failure (for example, only the other LED at the upper left is lit).

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the second special figure when the jackpot determination is performed by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which the two lower left LEDs of the indicators 8 blink. The pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern elapses, performs the stop display of the second special figure in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination. As a mode of stop display of the second special figure, a mode indicating jackpot winning (for example, two LEDs at the lower left are lit) and a mode indicating small hit winning (for example, only one LED at the lower left is lit) , and a mode indicating a failure (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, when the game ball wins the first start opening 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination to be described later, and reserves the special figure 1 right to receive the acquired jackpot determination. remember as On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1, when the game ball wins the second start port 12 during the variable display of the special figure, performs pre-reading determination and stores the acquired right to receive the jackpot determination as a special figure 2 reservation. do. Pachinko game machine PY1 can store special figure 1 suspension and special figure 2 suspension up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 special figure 1 suspensions and 4 special figure 2 suspensions). The pachinko game machine PY1 performs jackpot determination for the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension after the special figure is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are stored at the same time, the jackpot judgment for the special figure 2 reservation may be preferentially performed, and the big hit judgment for the special figure 1 reservation It may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which it is stored.

The look-ahead determination is to determine in advance whether or not a jackpot game will be performed (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot determination) before the jackpot determination is performed, and when the jackpot game is performed Pre-reading winning is determined, and pre-reading non-winning is determined when no big winning game is played. In addition, when it is possible to determine a plurality of types of variation patterns, it is possible to perform variation pattern pre-determination for determining in advance the variation pattern to be determined in the pre-reading determination.

The pachinko game machine PY1 informs the player of the number when the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve is stored. The number of special figures 1 reserved, for example, is notified by lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the upper middle part of the display 8, and when the number of special figures 1 reserved is "1", only one LED lights up, special figures When the number of 1 reservations is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the number of special 1 reservations is "3", only one LED blinks, When the number of special 1 reservations is "4", Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the number of special figures 2 reserved is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the middle and lower part of the display 8, and when the number of special figure 2 reservations is "1", only one LED lights up, When the special figure 2 pending number is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the special figure 2 pending number is "3", only one LED flashes, and the special figure 2 pending number is "4" Sometimes only two LEDs flash.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stop-displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating winning of the jackpot. The jackpot game, which will be described later in detail, is a game in which a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 is opened is performed a plurality of times (for example, 10 times). The jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 gives an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball). Incidentally, the jackpot game ends when all of the round games are played a plurality of times.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a small winning game after stop-displaying the first special figure or the second special figure in a manner indicating winning of the small winning. Although details will be described later, the small winning game is a game in which the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). The small winning game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 gives an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball).

3-2. When a game ball passes through the gate 13, the general-purpose game pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive the hit determination, and performs the hit determination based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of a normal figure according to the result of the hit determination.

The hit determination is for determining whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and if the auxiliary game is performed, it is hit and won, and if the auxiliary game is not performed, it is lost.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of a normal figure when a winning judgment is made by winning a game ball to the gate 13.例文帳に追加The normal variable display is a display in which a plurality of LEDs in the upper right portion of the display devices 8 blink. The pachinko game machine PY1, when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variable display of the normal pattern, performs stop display of the normal pattern in a mode showing the result of the hit determination. As a mode of the stop display of the normal figure, there are a mode indicating winning (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode indicating losing (eg, only one LED is lit).

In addition, when the game ball wins the gate 13 during the variable display of the normal pattern, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the acquired right to receive the hit determination as a normal pattern reservation. The pachinko game machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of normal pattern suspensions. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs hit determination for the normal pattern hold after the normal pattern is stopped.

The pachinko game machine PY1 informs the player of the number when the normal pattern hold is stored. The number of normal figure reservations is notified by the lighting of multiple LEDs in the lower right part of the display device 8. For example, when the number of normal figure reservations is "1", only one LED lights up, and the number of normal figure reservations is " 2", only two LEDs are illuminated.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stop-displaying a normal figure in a mode indicating winning. The auxiliary game, which will be described later in detail, is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3.5 seconds). In the auxiliary game, the opening of the second start port 12 gives an opportunity to win a game ball to the second start port 12 (opportunity to win a prize ball, an opportunity to acquire the right to receive a jackpot determination). It is a game that is advantageous for people.

4. Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3(A). FIG. 3A is a diagram showing game states that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can take. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. Base gaming state” (also called “time-saving gaming state”), “high-probability low-base gaming state” (also called “latency-probability gaming state”), and “high-probability high-base gaming state” (also called “probability variable gaming state” It is possible to make it possible to take any one or a plurality of game states among the four types of game states.

"Low probability low base game state" is a game state in the initial state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The pachinko game machine PY1 can initialize the game state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as a “RAM clear switch”) (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23 .

The "low-probability high-base game state" is a game state that can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied. The predetermined time-saving end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed, and that the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times).

In addition, the "low-probability high-base game state" may also occur when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low-probability low-base game state". The specific loss includes a specific number of times (for example, 900 times) when all the jackpot judgments are lost, and a specific ratio (for example, 1/200) of the losses in the jackpot judgment. ) is included. The pachinko game machine PY1 is set to a "low-probability high-base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special figure that has caused a specific loss (after the special figure is stopped and displayed). The "low-probability high-base game state" in this case also continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is established, similarly to the case where the "low-probability high-base game state" is entered after the jackpot game state.

The "high-probability low-base game state" is a game state that can occur after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined latent probability end condition is established. The predetermined latent probability end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times). It should be noted that the "high probability low base game state" may be entered by passing the game ball through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game. good.

"High probability high base game state" is a game state that can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined variable probability end condition is satisfied. The predetermined variable probability end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed, and that the number of variable displays of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It should be noted that even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability high base game state" is entered. good.

"Low-probability low-base gaming state" and "low-probability high-base gaming state" belong to a normal probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is normal (for example, 1/300), and "high-probability low-base gaming state” and “high probability high base game state” belong to a high probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot judgment is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/30). Therefore, the "high-probability low base gaming state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" are more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability low-base gaming state" and the "low-probability high-base gaming state" in terms of the odds of winning a jackpot. It can be said that it is in a game state.

In addition, the "low-probability low-base game state" and "high-probability low-base game state" are states in which the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12 It belongs to a non-time-saving state such as a difficult state or a state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively short), and the “low probability high base game state” and “high probability high base game state” are in the second start port 12. It belongs to a time-saving state in which a game ball is likely to win (for example, a state in which winning is likely to be won in a hit determination, or a state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are the same as the "low probability low base It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the "game state" and the "high probability low base game state".

In addition, since the non-time saving state is a state where the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12, the "low probability low base game state" and "high probability low base game state" are the second start port While it can be said that it is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the first start port 11 than 12, the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 12. state” and “high probability high base game state” can be said to be game states in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 12 than the first start port 11.

Also, the pachinko machine PY1 can change the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state and the high probability state by operating a setting change switch (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23 . The setting change switch is, for example, a DIP switch that can be switched between three stages: upper stage, middle stage, and lower stage. The setting change switch on the upper stage is called "setting 1", the setting change switch on the middle stage is called "setting 2", and the setting change switch on the lower stage is called "setting 3". "Setting 1" means that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is the first probability (eg 1/300) and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is the second probability (eg 1/30). In addition, "setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the first probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the second probability. A high fourth probability (eg 1/28). In addition, "setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. A high sixth probability (eg 1/26). It should be noted that the probability of winning the jackpot can be appropriately changed within the range of "setting 1"<"setting 2"<"setting 3".

5. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(A). Pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 3B, any one of the four types of jackpot games of "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" It is possible to play one type or multiple types of jackpot games.

The “jackpot game Wα” is a jackpot game that becomes a “high-probability, high-base game state” after that, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Wα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Xα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "low-probability high-base game state", and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Xα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Yα" is a jackpot game in which the "high-probability low-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Yα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Zα" is a jackpot game in which the "low-probability low-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Zα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

In the "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα", only the first big winning port 14 may be opened for all round games. However, only the second big prize winning port 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first big prize winning port 14 may be opened for some round games and the rest of the round games may be opened. , the second big winning opening 15 may be opened. Opportunities for winning game balls (opportunities for prize balls) are provided in both the round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened and the round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened. Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player.

"Jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" belong to the so-called probability variable jackpot game in which the game state becomes a high probability state, and "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" belong to the so-called game state in which the game state becomes a normal probability state. It usually belongs to jackpot games. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" can be said to be jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" in terms of subsequent jackpot winning probability. Wα' and 'jackpot game Yα' are performed in the jackpot game state, which is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which either ``jackpot game Xα'' and ``jackpot game Zα'' are performed. I can say.

In addition, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" belong to a so-called jackpot game with an electric sapo in which the game state is in a time-saving state, and "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" are in a non-time-saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric sapo no jackpot game. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" relate to the second start port 12 after that (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second start port 12), "jackpot game Yα" and " It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game Zα, and the jackpot game state in which either the jackpot game Wα or the jackpot game Xα can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which any one of the above is performed.

Here, the flow of the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 4A is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, a big winning game in which only the first big winning hole 14 is opened is illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), when the jackpot game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the jackpot opening (also referred to as "jackpot OP") is set first. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round of the game is started. The round game continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the first big winning hole 14 . When the round game of the first round ends, an inter-round interval (also referred to as "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the round IT ends, the second round of the game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the tenth round game) is completed, a jackpot ending (also referred to as “jackpot ED”) is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. Either one or both of the jackpot OP and jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small Winning Game Next, the small winning game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(B). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of playing a small winning game as a game different from the big winning game. Unlike the big winning game, the small winning game is a game in which the game state is not changed after that. For example, when a small winning game is performed in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues even after the small winning game. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens one of the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 in the small winning game.

FIG. 4B is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. Here, a small winning game in which only the first big winning hole 14 is opened is exemplified. As shown in FIG. 4(B), after the stop display of the special figure, when the small winning game starts, a pre-opening interval (also referred to as "pre-opening IT") is first set. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first big winning hole 14 is opened. The opening of the first big winning hole 14 continues until a predetermined time (eg 5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (eg 10) of game balls win the first big winning hole 14 . When the opening of the first big winning hole 14 is completed, an interval after opening (also referred to as "IT after opening") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one small winning game ends when the post-opening IT ends. Either one or both of the pre-opening IT and the post-opening IT may not be set. Further, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, the small winning game may not be performed.

7. Auxiliary Game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(C). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the big winning game and the small winning game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the jackpot game and the small hit game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second start port 12 changes according to the game state, for example, when the auxiliary game is performed in a non-time saving state, the first opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds) While the second starting port 12 is opened, when the auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 is opened for a second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) longer than the first opening time. .

FIG. 4(C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4(C), when the auxiliary game starts after the stop display of the normal figure, the second starting port 12 is opened. The opening of the second starting port 12 is until a predetermined time (first open time if non-time saving state, second open time if time saving state) passes, or a predetermined number (for example, four) It continues until the game ball wins the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, an interval after opening (also referred to as "IT after opening") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one auxiliary game ends when the post-opening IT ends.

8. Effect Next, the effect performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12. FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 can set different performance modes according to the game state. The pachinko machine PY1 has various production devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable body, etc.) in each production mode. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.), it is possible to perform the effects shown below.

8-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described with reference to FIG. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a probability variable production mode, a time saving production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, the special figure is stopped 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 may be set when it is set (when the variable display of special figures is not performed). In the customer waiting effect mode, the player is suggested to be in a state of waiting for variable display of special symbols. The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect while the customer waiting effect mode is being set. The customer waiting effect is, as shown in FIG. 5A-1, a effect in which a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, the pachinko machine PY1, for example, when the normal button 40 is operated during the display of the customer waiting demonstration video G100, as shown in FIG. A setting screen G101 for performing the setting may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 enables settings relating to the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 while the setting screen G101 is being displayed. Settings related to effects include setting the volume of sound output from the speaker 52, setting the brightness of the display unit 50a (also referred to as "light amount setting"), setting the frequency of effects to be executed (also referred to as "effect setting"), and the like.

The normal production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low-probability low-base game state" or "high-probability low-base game state". In the normal production mode, the player is suggested to be in a non-time-saving state. In the normal effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 representing a mountain scenery on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 5B-1. The background displayed in the normal effect mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "high probability high base game state". In the variable probability performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a high probability state and a time saving state. In the variable probability effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a variable probability background image G103 representing the universe on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5(B-2). The background displayed in the variable probability effect mode is not limited to the variable probability background image G103, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The time reduction production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low probability high base game state". In the time-saving performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a normal probability state and a time-saving state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a time-saving background image G104 representing the sky on the display unit 50a in the time-saving effect mode, as shown in FIG. 5(B-3). The background displayed in the time saving effect mode is not limited to the time saving background image G104, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode set in the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot performance mode, the player is suggested that the jackpot game is being executed. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the jackpot production mode, when the jackpot game starts, as shown in FIG. The image G108 and the like are displayed on the display section 50a. The display of these images is called "opening effect".

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a during the round game, as shown in FIG. If the probability state is reached, a promotion image G110 suggesting that the state will be a high probability state is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the display of these images is referred to as "round effect".

Further, in the jackpot performance mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an ending image G111 suggesting a performance mode set after the jackpot performance mode, as shown in FIG. The display unit 50a displays a total number of awarded balls image G112 or the like indicating the total number of awarded balls. The display of these images is called "ending effect".

In the basic embodiment, five types of production modes are set: a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability production mode, a short production time production mode and a jackpot production mode. may be changed or added.

8-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also referred to as "variation production") will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG. The special figure fluctuation production is a production for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes the special figure variation performance using the performance symbols in parallel with the variable display of the special figure. As shown in FIG. 6(A), the performance design is composed of a left performance design EZ1, a middle performance design EZ2 and a right performance design EZ3.

The pachinko game machine PY1 variably displays performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the background (normal background image G102, probability variable background image G103, time reduction background image G104) in the special figure variation performance. It should be noted that "↓" in the figure indicates that the performance symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. The production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are, for example, composed of numerical patterns of "1" to "9", respectively. EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 fluctuate, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 stop with the stop display of the special figure. Then, the result of the big hit determination is suggested by the mode of stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

8-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of special symbols has started.

The pachinko game machine PY1 starts variable display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in normal variation, as shown in FIG. 6(B). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a loss without generating a reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. After stopping, as shown in 6(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting a failure (so-called split eyes). A mode suggesting a failure is a mode in which the left and right performance symbols are not the same, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6". On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 generates reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. Stop display and establish a reach. The stop order of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. The N-reach pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach after establishment of the reach. The N-reach is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which the fluctuation speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 is gradually reduced, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be performed.

The pachinko game machine PY1 gradually decelerates the variation speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 in the N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(A). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses at N reach, as shown in FIG. , EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped. A mode suggesting reach-losing is a mode in which the left and right performance symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right performance symbols, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5". On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SP reach after N reach. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the content of the N-reach effect.

8-2-3. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP ready-to-win is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which a battle between the main character and the enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an SP title image G1 representing the start of the SP reach on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The SP title image G1 is also a character image, for example, "Destroy the enemy A!". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a. A moving image of a battle with a character is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko machine PY1 causes the main character to enter the battle in a manner suggesting a big win, as shown in FIG. A state of being delighted with the victory is displayed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). Further, when the pachinko machine PY1 determines that the SP reach is a loss, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting reach-losing. On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SPSP reach after this SP reach. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

8-2-4. SPSP Reach Pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing SPSP Reach after SP Reach. The SPSP ready-to-win is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which a battle between a main character and a formidable enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an SPSP title image G2 representing the start of the SPSP reach on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 9(A). The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a text image of "Destroy enemy B!". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pachinko machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and a strong enemy character image G202 representing the strong enemy character on the display unit 50a. A moving image of a battle with a character is displayed on the display section 50a. When the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko machine PY1 causes the main character to enter the battle in a manner suggesting a big win, as shown in FIG. A state of being delighted with the victory is displayed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). On the other hand, when the pachinko machine PY1 determines that the SPSP reach is lost, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting reach-losing. It should be noted that the contents of the SPSP ready-to-win effect can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will stop in a mode indicating a big win (also called "big win expectation") will be explained. The degree of jackpot expectation is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, when the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of jackpot determination is a loss, and set to 100% when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning. can be higher than

Further, for example, when the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of jackpot determination is a loss, and set to 100% when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, SPSP reach is performed. When the execution probability is set to 2% when the result of the judgment of the big win is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of the judgment of the big win is the winning of the jackpot, the degree of expectation of the big win against the SP reach is set to the big win against the SP reach. Expectations can be higher. In this way, by presetting the execution probability according to the result of the big win determination for the executable effect, it is possible to determine the degree of expectation for the big win for that effect.

8-3. Suspension Icon and the Icon The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the suspension icon HA on the display section 50a while the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension is being stored. The pending icon HA is, for example, an icon image of "o". Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon TA on the display unit 50a during the variable display of the special figure. The icon TA is, for example, the same icon image of "o" as the pending icon HA.

A pending icon display area 50d is provided at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, 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. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a pending icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of reserved special figures 1 or the number of reserved special figures 2. 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. In the reserved icon display area 50d, both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number may be displayed, or only one of the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number is displayed You can let it be. In addition, the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate.

Further, an icon display area 50e is provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the icon display area 50e is composed of one icon display area 50e. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of the special figure, it displays the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in the icon display area 50e. In consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, the icon TA may not be displayed.

8-3-1. 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 suspension effect is, for example, an effect in which the suspension icon HA is displayed in the suspension icon display area 50d, and functions as an effect for informing the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and when the game ball wins the first start port 11 when the special figure 1 reserved number is "0", as shown in FIG. 10 (B) , the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for example, when two game balls win the first start opening 11 during the variable display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. A pending icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "2". In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts variable display of a new special figure while displaying the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d, the figure 10(D), the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 of the pending icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the second icon TA in the pending icon display area 50d is displayed. The reserved icon HA of the second display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed to inform the player that the special figure 1 reserved number is "1".

8-4. Notice effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing in the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is a effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, the frame movable body 58k, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc., and a jackpot game is performed. It functions as a production that suggests the possibility of being caught.

8-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k or the frame movable body 58k as an advance notice effect. The movable body production is, for example, a production in which the on-board movable body 55k and the frame movable body 58k move.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a movable body production at an arbitrary timing in the special figure fluctuation production (for example, the timing of developing from N reach to SP reach). Here, an example of a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k is illustrated. The movable body effect is, as shown in FIG. 11A, an effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves onto the display section 50a. The pachinko game machine PY1 displays the effect image G4 in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation. After the movable body effect, as shown in FIG. 11B, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the effect develops. FIG. 11(B) shows the case of developing into SPSP reach. It should be noted that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation effect is, for example, a effect in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41 .

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an operation performance at an arbitrary timing (for example, during SP reach) in the special figure variation performance. Here, an operation effect using the normal button 40 is exemplified. The pachinko game machine PY1 generates a period during which the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is valid (referred to as a "button operation valid period") in the operation effect, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, As shown, an effect for prompting the operation of the normal button 40 (referred to as “button operation prompting effect”) is performed. In the button operation prompting effect, a button operation prompting image G3 is displayed, and the button operation prompting image G3 includes a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40 and a pressing operation representing the operation mode of the normal button 40 (that is, pressing operation). It is composed of an image G32 (here, a character image of "press") and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 representing the remaining time of the button operation valid period. The pachinko game machine PY1 responds to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period. As shown in 12(B), the button operation promotion effect is terminated, and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12(B) shows a case where a movable object effect in which the on-board movable object 55k moves is performed as the operation result effect. It should be noted that the content of the operation presentation can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Prefetching effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing a prefetching effect based on the prefetching determination as the advance notice effect. The look-ahead effect is, for example, an effect in which the pending icon HA changes, and functions as an effect for suggesting in advance the result of the big hit determination.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension. Here, the look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold is exemplified. When the game ball enters the first start port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the special figure 1 reservation, based on the result of the prefetch determination for the special figure 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 10 (C) In the pending icon display area 50d, an icon image of "*" is displayed as the pending icon HA instead of the icon image of "o" which is normally displayed. It should be noted that the contents of the prefetch effect can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal Configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a portion related to control of the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 comprises a main control unit 100 that controls games, and an effect control unit 120 that executes effects. The main control unit 100 and the production control unit 120 are electrically connected, and the production control unit 120 mainly executes production according to instructions from the main control unit 100 .

9-1. Main Control Unit The main control unit 100 includes a game control microcomputer 101 . The game control microcomputer 101 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and mainly controls various games (special game, normal game, game state, prize ball payout, etc.). The game control microcomputer 101 also includes a game input section 101a, a game output section 101b, and a game storage section 101c. The game input unit 101a is a winning device provided on the game board 1 (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.) Winning information of game balls, operation information of initialization switch, operation information of setting change switch, etc. are inputted. The game output unit 101b outputs performance data and performance commands generated in accordance with game control to the performance control unit 120 and the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1. The game storage unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and includes a table for selecting game content and game data generated according to game control (special figure 1 reserved , Special figure 2 hold, general figure hold, etc.) etc. are stored.

Various games are mainly controlled based on winning information and operation information input by the game input unit 101a. The game control microcomputer 101 controls various games using tables and game data stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2. The table game control microcomputer 101 can make various selections in controlling the game. The table stored in the game storage unit 101c is referred to when making the selection. The table shown below is stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2-1. Fluctuation Pattern Judgment Table A fluctuation pattern judgment table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 when performing variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the result of the big hit determination.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 14, selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of jackpot determination, the result of reach determination, the number of reserved special figures, and the like. The reach determination is to determine whether or not the above-mentioned reach performance (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) is performed during the variable display of the special figure, and if the reach performance is performed, it is determined that there is a reach. , When the reach performance is not performed, it is assumed that there is no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of seven types of variation patterns of "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013" and "THP021" to "THP022" as variation patterns. It is possible. The game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected variation pattern. Note that the type of variation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each variation pattern will be explained. As described above, during the variable display of the special figure, special figure variation production is performed. In the special figure fluctuation production, the production flow composed of one or more productions is executed, but each variation pattern is associated with the special figure variable display time and the production flow executed in the special figure fluctuation production. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, "THP001" and "THP011" have a special figure variable display time of 120000 ms, and "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → " "THP002" and "THP012" are associated with the production flow composed of "SPSP Reach", and "THP002" and "THP012" have a special figure variable display time of 100000 ms and are "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → " "SP Reach" is associated with the production flow composed of "SP Reach", and "THP013" has a special figure variable display time of 20000 ms, and is composed of "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach". , and "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with an effect flow that is 13000 ms or 2000 ms for the variable display of the special figure and consists only of "normal fluctuation". Thus, according to the type of variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed in the special figure variation effect are varied.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the effect flow is "SPSP reach", so "THP001" is called "SPSP jackpot variation". Also, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the effect flow is "SP reach", so "THP002" is called "SP jackpot variation". Also, "THP011" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and since the end of the effect flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is called "SPSP loss variation". Also, "THP012" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and since the end of the effect flow is "SP reach", "THP012" is called "SP loss variation". Also, "THP013" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and the end of the effect flow is "N reach", so "THP013" is called "N loss variation". In addition, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "normal variation", "THP021" and "THP022" are called "normal loss variation". . It should be noted that the selection rate of the variation pattern can be appropriately set in consideration of the game characteristics of the pachinko game machine PY1.

9-2-2. Prefetch Determination Table A prefetch determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The prefetch determination table 103b1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of prefetch pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of prefetch pattern by referring to the prefetch determination table 103b1 when the right to receive the jackpot determination is acquired. The diagram shown in FIG. 15 is the prefetch determination table 103b1.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 15, selects the type of prefetch pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of prefetch determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of three types of prefetch patterns, "SHP001" to "SHP003", as the prefetch pattern. Note that the types of look-ahead patterns can be changed as appropriate.

Since "SHP001" is selected when the result of the prefetch determination is prefetch winning, "SHP001" is called a "jackpot prefetch pattern". In addition, "SHP002" is selected when the result of the prefetch judgment is not prefetched, and the result of the fluctuation pattern prejudgment is a fluctuation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is selected. It is called "read-ahead pattern of reach-losing". In addition, "SHP003" is selected when the result of the prefetch judgment is not prefetched, and the result of the fluctuation pattern prejudgment is a fluctuation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"), so "SHP003" is selected. It is called "normal failing look-ahead pattern".

9-2-3. Symbol Judgment Table A symbol judgment table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the big hit determination is performed. The diagram shown in FIG. 16 is the symbol determination table 103c1.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 16, selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol based on the type of starting port, the result of big hit determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 selects, as types of stop symbols, "jackpot Wα symbol", "jackpot Xα symbol", "jackpot Yα symbol", "jackpot Zα symbol", "minor win symbol", "Loss A symbol", " It is possible to select any one of 7 types of stop symbols of "losing B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 performs stop display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a manner corresponding to the selected stop symbol. It should be noted that the types of stop symbols can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be described. As mentioned above, after the stop display of the special figure, when a big hit game is performed, when a small hit game is performed, when it becomes a time saving state, and when it becomes a loss without doing anything . There are four types of jackpot games ("jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", and "jackpot game Zα"), one type of small win game, and two types of loss. Each stop symbol is associated with the type of jackpot game, the type of small-hit game, and the type of loss (the above-mentioned specific loss, mere loss). For example, as shown in FIG. 16, "jackpot Wα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot Xα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Xα", and "jackpot Yα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Yα”, the “jackpot Zα pattern” is associated with the “jackpot game Zα”, the “small prize pattern” is associated with the small prize game, and the “losing A pattern” is a mere loss in which nothing is done. , and the “losing B pattern” is associated with the time saving state. Thus, according to the type of stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the type of big winning game to be executed, the type of small winning game, and the type of loss (whether or not the time saving state is set) are varied. .

Since the ``jackpot Wα pattern'' and ``jackpot Yα pattern'' are selected when a jackpot game in a high probability state is performed after that, the ``jackpot Wα pattern'' and the ``jackpot Yα pattern'' are referred to as ``variable patterns''. There is In addition, since the "jackpot Xα pattern" and the "jackpot Zα pattern" are determined when the jackpot game in the normal probability state is performed thereafter, the "jackpot Xα pattern" and the "jackpot Zα pattern" are changed to the "normal pattern". That's what it means. In addition, since the "losing A symbol" is determined in the case of a mere loss in which nothing is performed after that, the "losing A symbol" may be referred to as a "normal losing symbol". In addition, since the "losing B pattern" is determined in the case of a specific failing that becomes a time saving state after that, the "losing B pattern" may be referred to as a "losing time saving pattern". It should be noted that the selection ratio of the stop symbols can be appropriately set in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-3. Command The game control microcomputer 101 can output a production command generated according to game control to the production control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate commands shown below.

9-3-1. Winning command Winning command is a game ball to various winning devices (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.) Generated in connection with winning a prize. As winning commands, a first starting port command generated by winning a game ball in the first starting port 11, a second starting port command generated by winning a game ball in the second starting port 12, and a game ball A gate command generated by passing through the gate 13, a first big winning port command generated by the game ball winning the first big winning port 14, and a game ball winning the second big winning port 15 There are a first big prize winning port command generated by the above, a general winning port command generated when a game ball wins the general winning port 10, and the like.

9-3-2. Special Figure Commands Special figure commands are generated in connection with the actions of the first special figure and the second special figure. As a special figure command, a special figure variation pattern command generated by determining the variation pattern of the special figure, a special figure stop pattern command generated by determining the stop pattern of the special figure, variable display of the special figure There are special figure start commands generated by the start of, special figure confirmation commands generated by special figure stop display, and the like.

9-3-3. General map commands General map commands are generated in relation to general map actions. The normal map command includes a normal map start command generated by starting the variable display of the normal map, a normal map determination command generated by the stop display of the normal map, and the like.

9-3-4. Hold command The hold command is generated in relation to the increase or decrease in the number of holds of special figure 1 hold, special figure 2 hold and general figure hold, special figure 1 generated by the increase in the number of special figure 1 reservations as a hold command Reserved increase command, Special figure 1 reserved decrease command generated by reducing the number of special figures 1 reserved, Special figure 2 reserved increase command generated by increasing the number of special figures 2 reserved, Generated by decreasing the number of special figures 2 reserved There is a special figure 2 hold decrease command, a general figure hold increase command generated by an increase in the normal figure hold number, a general figure hold decrease command generated by a decrease in the normal figure hold number, etc.

9-3-5. Jackpot Game Command Jackpot game commands are generated in association with jackpot game actions. As jackpot game commands, there are an OP command generated at the start of OP, a round command generated at the start of each round game, an ED command generated at the start of ED, and the like.

9-3-6. Small winning game command A small winning game command is generated in relation to the operation of a small winning game. The small winning game command includes a pre-opening IT command generated by starting the pre-opening IT, a post-opening IT command generated by starting the post-opening IT, and the like.

9-3-7. Auxiliary game command Auxiliary game command is generated in relation to the operation of the auxiliary game. As the auxiliary game command, there is an auxiliary game start command generated by starting the auxiliary game.

9-3-8. Game State Commands Game state commands are generated in relation to the current game state. As game state commands, a normal probability command generated by the game state being a normal probability state, a high probability command generated by the game state being a high probability state, and a game state being a non-time saving state There are a non-time-saving command to be executed, a time-saving command generated by the game state being the time-saving state, and a jackpot command generated by the game state being the jackpot game state.

9-4. Effect Control Unit The effect control unit 120 includes a performance control microcomputer 121 . The effect control microcomputer 121 includes, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various effects (effect mode, special figure fluctuation effect, pending effect, advance notice effect, etc.). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance input section 121a and a performance storage section 121b. The performance input unit 121a inputs commands for performance output from the main control unit 100, operation information of the normal button 40, operation information of the special button 41, and the like. The effect storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM and a RAM, and stores a table for selecting an advance notice effect and the like, effect data generated according to the execution of the effect, and the like.

Various productions are mainly executed based on production commands and operation information input by the production input unit 121a. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes various effects by referring to the table and effect data stored in the effect storage unit 121b.

<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.

1. Variation Pattern First, the variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 in the configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment (hereinafter also simply referred to as the embodiment) will be further described with reference to FIG. In addition to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the present embodiment.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines the variation pattern of the special figure based on the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. Specifically, there are two types of variation patterns in the case where the gaming state is a non-time saving state and the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "jackpot", the variation pattern "THP051" added to the above "THP002". .

"THP051" is a variation pattern in which SPSP reach in a successful mode is performed through reach, N reach and SP reach after normal variation. However, during the execution of SPSP ready-to-win, an expectation degree suggesting effect, which will be described later, is executed. This variation pattern "THP051" is also called "SPSP jackpot variation".

On the other hand, the game state is a non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing", and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the above "THP012" and "THP013" , and the variation pattern "THP061".

"THP061" is a variation pattern in which SPSP reach is performed in a failure mode through reach, N reach and SP reach after normal variation. However, during the execution of SPSP ready-to-win, an expectation degree suggesting effect, which will be described later, is executed. This fluctuation pattern "THP061" is also called "SPSP loss fluctuation".

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 has one type of variation pattern, "THP051", when the game state is a non-time-saving state and the result of the jackpot determination of the second special figure is "jackpot".

On the other hand, there is one type of variation pattern, "THP021", when the game state is a non-time-saving state and the result of the jackpot determination of the second special figure is "losing".

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 has one type of variation pattern, "THP051", when the game state is the time-saving state and the result of the jackpot determination of the second special figure is "jackpot".

On the other hand, when the game state is the time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination of the second special figure is "loss" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", there is one type of variation pattern, "THP061".

Furthermore, when the game state is the time saving state, the result of the second special jackpot determination is "losing", and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", the above "THP021" and "THP022" are two variations. There are types.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 has one type of variation pattern, "THP051", when the game state is the time-saving state and the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "jackpot".

On the other hand, when the game state is the time saving state and the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing", there is one type of variation pattern, "THP021".

FIG. 18 shows distribution rates (execution probabilities) of variation patterns in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation pattern with the distribution rate shown in FIG. 18(A). In addition, in the non-time saving state, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the game control microcomputer 101 distributes the distribution rate shown in FIG. 18 (B) to select a variation pattern.

According to FIG. 18A, the distribution rate value of the variation pattern "THP051" is "92%", which is greater than the distribution rate value (8%) of the variation pattern "THP002". Therefore, most of the case where the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is a jackpot in a non-time saving state will proceed to SPSP reach including the expectation degree suggestion production. Therefore, when progressing to SPSP reach, it is possible to make the player aware that there is a high possibility that the "jackpot game" will be executed after that. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "jackpot" in the non-time-saving state, after the execution of SP reach, the SPSP performance is not executed, and the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggest the jackpot. In rare cases, the stop display is performed in the stop mode. Therefore, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win after the execution of the SP reach, the player who expects the execution of the SPSP performance after the execution of the SP reach is surprised. is possible, and it is possible to surprise and delight the player.

Further, according to FIG. 18(B), the total value of the distribution rate of the fluctuation patterns "THP012" and "THP013" (95 %) is larger. Therefore, it is possible to make the player aware that the "jackpot game" may be executed after the SP effect is performed after the SP effect.

2. Effect Next, various effects in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 22. FIG. The production control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can execute the "expectation degree suggestion production" in the special figure fluctuation production.

2-1. Expectation Level Suggestion Effect The expectation level suggestion effect of the present embodiment will be described. The degree-of-expectation suggesting effect is a effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win. In the present embodiment, the expectation degree suggesting effect is performed during execution of the SPSP effect of the special figure variation effect.

This expectation suggesting effect consists of an opening effect, a pre-stage effect and a post-stage effect. The opening effect is a effect for notifying that execution of the expectation level suggesting effect has started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, in the center of the display unit 50a is a character image G120 of the character string "expectation level suggestive effect", and below the character image G120 is the character string "Aim for the timing and press the effect button". !!” character image G121. When such an opening performance is executed, the player can recognize that execution of the expectation degree suggesting performance has started, and can also recognize in advance that the performance button 40 will be required to be operated after this.

In this embodiment, the opening effect is performed during the first execution period (specifically, for 2 seconds). Then, the execution of the opening effect ends with the end of the first execution period.

The pre-stage effect of the expectation level suggesting effect is performed by switching from the execution of the opening effect after the execution of the opening effect. This pre-stage effect is a effect of displaying a meter image G122 whose display mode changes on the display section 50a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19B, on the right side of the display section 50a is a meter image G122 extending in the vertical direction, and in the center of the display section 50a is a button image G123 imitating the normal button 40, a character This is an image effect showing a character image G124 showing the line "Aim and press!" and a period display image G125. The meter image G122 is an image suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win. The button image G123 and the character image G124 are images that prompt the player to operate (press) the effect button 40 at the timing when the display mode of the meter image G122 becomes the desired mode. Also, the period display image G125 is an image indicating the button operation effective period of the effect button 40 (specifically, 4 seconds). Specifically, the end of the colored portion moves from the left to the right to notify that the valid period of button operation has passed (decreased).

There are four types of display modes of the meter image G122 of the present embodiment: a first display mode, a second display mode, a third display mode, and a fourth display mode. The first display mode is a mode in which one segment image SG is displayed below the frame of the meter image G122 shown in FIG. 20(A). The meter image G122 in the first display mode is also particularly referred to as "first meter image G122A". The second display mode is a mode in which two segment images SG are displayed below the frame of the meter image G122, as shown in FIG. 20(B). The meter image G122 in the second display mode is also particularly referred to as a "second meter image G122B". The third display mode is a mode in which three segment images SG are displayed below the frame of the meter image G122, as shown in FIG. 20(C). The meter image G122 in the third display mode is also particularly referred to as a "third meter image G122C". The fourth display mode is a mode in which four segment images SG are displayed below the meter image G122 within the frame, as shown in FIG. 20(D). The meter image G122 in the fourth display mode is also specifically referred to as "fourth meter image G122D".

In this embodiment, the meter image G122 is sequentially displayed in a plurality of types of display modes during execution of the pre-stage effect. Specifically, during execution of the pre-stage effect, the display mode of the meter image G122 is switched in the order of “first display mode”→“second display mode”→“third display mode”→“fourth display mode”. That is, during execution of the pre-stage effect, the first meter image G122A shown in FIG. 20A, the second meter image G122B shown in FIG. 20B, the third meter image G122C shown in FIG. 20C, and FIG. The fourth meter image G122D shown in (D) is switched and displayed in this order. After the display of the fourth meter image G122D shown in FIG. 20(D), the display is switched to the first meter image G122A shown in FIG. 20(A). Thus, during the execution of the pre-stage effect, from the start of the display of the first meter image G122A to the display of the second meter image G122B, the display of the third meter image G122C, and the end of the display of the fourth meter image G122D. The meter image G122 is repeatedly displayed sequentially in four different display modes with the period as one cycle.

The cycle in which the meter image G122 is sequentially displayed in the four types of display modes has a first cycle and a second cycle longer than the first cycle. The first period in this embodiment is "0.4 seconds" and the second period is "0.8 seconds". In the case of the first period, the display period of the first meter image G122A, the display period of the second meter image G122B, the display period of the third meter image G122C, and the display period of the fourth meter image G122D in the first period are Both are the same 0.1 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of the second period, the display period of the first meter image G122A, the display period of the second meter image G122B, the display period of the third meter image G122C, and the display period of the fourth meter image G122D within the second period. Both periods are the same, 0.2 seconds. The second period is longer than the first period, and the display period of the meter image G122 in each display mode in the second period is longer than the display period of the meter image G122 in each display mode in the first period. It's becoming Therefore, the change in the display mode of the meter image G122 repeated in the second period is slower than the change in the display mode of the meter image G122 repeated in the first period. It is easy to distinguish each display mode of the meter image G122 displayed on 50a.

In the present embodiment, the repetition cycle of the meter image G122 at the start of execution of the pre-stage effect is the first cycle. In other words, the display mode of the meter image G122 is always repeated in the first period when the execution of the pre-stage effect is started. Then, when the number of repetitions of the display mode of the meter image G122 reaches a predetermined number of times (specifically, three times) from the start of execution of the preceding stage effect, the first period is switched to the second period, and the first period is changed to the second period. is not switched to the second period.

FIG. 21 shows a period switching selection table for selecting whether or not to switch the repetition period of the meter image G122 during execution of the preceding stage effect. Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbols (first special pattern, second special pattern) is "big hit", the production control microcomputer 121 performs the preceding stage production cycle with the apportionment ratio shown in FIG. to switch from the first period to the second period. In this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", the distribution rate (probability) that the cycle switches from the first cycle to the second cycle is "80%". higher than the distribution rate ("20%") that does not switch to . Therefore, when the result of the big win determination is a big win, the period tends to change to a relatively long one.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbols (first special pattern, second special pattern) is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the cycle is switched from the first cycle to the second cycle. The distribution rate (probability) is "25%", which is lower than the distribution rate ("75%") that does not switch from the first period to the second period. Therefore, when the result of the big win determination is a loss, the cycle is less likely to change to a relatively long one. Moreover, when the result of judging a big hit is a big hit, the period tends to change to a relatively long one, whereas when the result of judging a big hit is a loss, the period is relatively long. difficult to change to For this reason, when the result of the big win determination is a big win, the repetition cycle of the meter image G122 in the pre-stage effect tends to change to a relatively longer cycle than when the result is a loss. Therefore, when the repetition cycle of the meter image G122 is switched during the execution of the preceding stage effect, the player can expect to win a big win.

Moreover, in the present embodiment, when the first period is switched to the second period longer than the first period during the execution of the first-stage effect, the player who has been watching the display mode of the meter image G122 repeatedly in the first period In addition, when the display mode of the meter image G122 is repeated in the second cycle, it is possible to create an illusion that the eyes have become accustomed to and have caught up with the change in the display mode. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the operation of the effect button 40 .

The execution of the preceding stage effect of the present embodiment ends when the player operates (presses) the normal button 40 within the button operation valid period indicated by the period display image G125. Further, even if the player does not operate (press) the normal button 40 within the valid period of button operation, the execution ends when the valid period of button operation expires.

Returning to FIG. 19(C), the post-stage effect of the expectation degree suggesting effect is performed on the display section 50a after the execution of the pre-stage effect, switching from the execution of the pre-stage effect. This post-stage effect is an effect in which the display unit 50a continues to display the meter image G122 in the display mode that was displayed at the end of execution of the pre-stage effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19C, the meter image G122 in the first display mode, the second display mode, the third display mode, or the fourth display mode and the display section 50a are displayed on the right side of the display section 50a. This is an image effect showing a character image G126 indicating the degree of expectation in the center of .

Specifically, when the display mode displayed at the end of execution of the preceding stage effect is the "first display mode", in the subsequent subsequent stage effect, the meter image G122 in the first display mode (first meter image G122A), As the character image G126, a first character image G126A of the character string "expectation level 20%" is shown (see FIG. 22A). Further, when the display mode displayed at the end of execution of the preceding stage effect is the "second display mode", in the subsequent subsequent stage effect, the meter image G122 in the second display mode (second meter image G122B) and the character image are displayed. As G126, a second character image G126B of the character string "expectation level 40%" is shown (see FIG. 22(B)). Further, when the display mode displayed at the end of execution of the preceding stage effect is the "third display mode", in the subsequent subsequent stage effect, the meter image G122 (the third meter image G122C) in the third display mode and the character image As G126, a third character image G126C of the character string "Expectation 60%" is shown (see FIG. 19C). Then, when the display mode displayed at the end of execution of the pre-stage effect is the "fourth display mode", in the subsequent post-stage effect, the meter image G122 in the fourth display mode (fourth meter image G122D) and the character image are displayed. As G126, the fourth character image G126D of the character string "expectation level 80%" is shown (see FIG. 22C).

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the execution of the preceding stage effect is terminated by the operation of the effect button 40 by the player during the execution of the preceding stage effect, or even if the execution of the preceding stage effect is terminated without operating the effect button 40, Post-stage production is executed. Then, during the execution of the front-stage production, when the player operates the production button 40 to end the execution of the front-stage production, the meter image G122 is displayed in the display mode when the production button 40 is operated in the rear-stage production. Further, when the performance button 40 is not operated during execution of the preceding stage performance and the execution of the preceding stage performance ends, the meter image G122 is shown in the display mode at the end of the preceding stage performance in the latter stage performance.

When the player operates the effect button 40 during execution of the pre-stage effect and the post-stage effect is executed, it is possible for the player to confirm whether or not the meter image G122 is displayed in the intended display mode. It's becoming

This post-stage effect is executed for the remaining period obtained by subtracting the execution period of the pre-stage effect from the second execution period (specifically, 7 seconds). The execution ends when the remaining period ends.

<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 cycle is switched from the first cycle to the second cycle during the execution of the first stage performance of the expectation level suggesting performance, the first stage performance attracts the player's attention more than when the first cycle does not change. is possible, and it is possible to encourage the player to operate the effect button 40 together with the character image G124.

(2) In addition, when the cycle is switched from the first cycle to the second cycle, which is relatively long, during execution of the pre-stage effect, the display mode of the meter image G122 shown in the pre-stage effect is changed according to the player's desire. It is easy for the player to operate the production button 40 at the timing of the display mode. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably encourage the player to operate the effect button 40 together with the character image G124.

(3) In addition, when the period is switched from the first period to the second period during the execution of the preceding stage effect, the player is encouraged to operate the effect button 40 while making the player expect a big win. It is possible.

<Modified Example of Basic Embodiment and First Embodiment>
Modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment or 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, the normal button 40 is used as the "operation means" according to the present invention, but the special button 41 may be used as the operation means. Further, buttons other than the normal button 40 and the special button 41 may be used as the operating means.

Further, in the first embodiment, the display section 50a made up of the 3D liquid crystal display is used as the "display section" according to the present invention. However, it may also be a display unit composed of, for example, a 2D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or an LED lamp.

Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, the meter image G122 was made into the "specific display" which concerns on this invention. However, a display other than the meter image G122 may be used as the specific display. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 23, a composite image G151 including a plurality of images displayed together on the display unit 50a may be used as the specific display. In this case, the display mode shown in FIG. 23A, the display mode shown in FIG. 23B, the display mode shown in FIG. 23C, and the display mode shown in FIG. do. 23(A), 23(B), 23(C), and 23(D). displayed in order of Further, from the start of display of composite image G151 (first composite image G151A) in the display mode shown in FIG. 23A, composite image G151 (second composite image G151B) in the display mode shown in FIG. and display of composite image G151 (third composite image G151C) in the display mode shown in FIG. G151D) is defined as a period until the end of the display.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the four types of display modes are defined as "a plurality of display modes" according to the present invention. However, a plurality of display modes may be used, and may be two display modes, three display modes, or five or more display modes.

Further, in the first embodiment, the display mode of the meter image G122 (specific display) is changed from "first display mode" to "second display mode" to "third display mode" to "fourth display mode" to "first display mode". It was configured to switch in the order of "display mode". In other words, the configuration is such that the specific display changes in one pattern. However, for example, the display mode of the specific display is "first display mode" → "second display mode" → "third display mode" → "fourth display mode" → "third display mode" → "second display mode". →“First display mode”→“Second display mode”→“Third display mode” . . . . In other words, a configuration may be adopted in which the change of the specific display is switched "back and forth" (two patterns).

Further, in the first embodiment, there are two types of cycles, the first cycle and the second cycle. However, it may be configured to have three or more types of cycles.

In addition, in the first embodiment, during execution of the first stage effect (first effect), after the player operates the effect button 40 (operating means), the execution is immediately switched to the second stage effect (second effect). However, during the execution of the first effect, after the player operates the operation means, it may be possible to switch to the execution of the second effect via a predetermined period of time. As the predetermined period, there is a period from when the player operates the operating means until the internally selected display mode is displayed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the cycle can be changed once during the execution of the pre-stage effect (first effect). However, the cycle may be changed two or more times during execution of the first effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, it is configured such that it can be changed in a relatively long period during execution of the first stage effect (first effect). However, it may be configured such that it can be changed in a relatively short period during execution of the first effect. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can change to a relatively short period after changing to a relatively long period during execution of the 1st production|presentation once. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can change to a relatively long period after changing to a relatively short period during execution of the 1st production|presentation once.

Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, the jackpot game was made into the "special game" which concerns on this invention. However, a small winning game or an auxiliary game may be a special game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the game machine is provided with one "display section". However, for example, the game machine may have a plurality of display units.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the first cycle is more easily switched from the first cycle to the second cycle during the execution of the pre-stage effect in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss in the big win determination result. However, for example, it may be configured such that switching from the first cycle to the second cycle during execution of the pre-stage effect is more difficult in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss as a result of the big win determination. Further, for example, regardless of whether the result of the big win determination is a loss or a big win, the change from the first cycle to the second cycle may be the same during the execution of the pre-stage effect. Further, for example, the easiness of change from the first period to the second period during execution of the pre-stage effect may be configured not to depend on the result of the big win determination.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the SPSP reach is configured to include the expectation degree suggesting effect including the former stage effect (first effect) and the latter stage effect (second effect). However, among the special figure fluctuation effects, for example, normal fluctuation, reach, SP reach, and other effects other than SPSP reach may include expectations suggesting effects. Also, while the expectation level suggesting performance is always executed during the execution of the SPSP ready-to-win game, the expectation level suggesting performance may be executed sometimes and not during the execution of the SPSP ready-to-win game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the display time of each display mode is the same, but the display time of each display mode may be made different from each other.

In addition, in the first embodiment, whether or not to switch from the first period to the second period is determined by lottery, referring to the result of the big hit determination and the period switching selection table shown in FIG. 21 . However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the first period is switched to the second period when the result of the jackpot determination is "big win" without lottery, and the first period is not switched to the second period when the result is "losing". good. Also, the distribution ratio (probability) values shown in the periodic switching selection table are examples, and other values may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, even if the execution of the first effect is terminated by the operation of the effect button 40 (operating means) by the player during the execution of the preceding stage effect (first effect), there is no operation of the operating means. Even when the execution of the first effect is completed, the meter image G122 is shown in one display mode among a plurality of display modes in the latter stage effect (second effect). However, during the execution of the first effect, if the execution of the first effect ends due to the operation of the operating means by the player, the meter image G122 is displayed in one of the plurality of display modes in the second effect. Although shown, the second effect may not be executed when the execution of the first effect is completed without an operation of the operating means.

Further, in the first embodiment, the meter image (specific display) of the latter stage effect (second effect) is displayed in the display mode at the end of execution of the previous stage effect (first effect) regardless of the result of the big hit determination. It was configured. However, regardless of the operation timing of the effect button 40 (operating means) by the player, and regardless of the end timing of execution of the first effect, the display mode of the specific display of the second effect is selected according to the result of the jackpot determination. It may be configured to be

Also, the time shown in each execution period (first execution period to second execution period) shown in the first embodiment is an example, and other times may be used. Also, the time shown in the operation effective period shown in the first embodiment is an example, and other time may be used.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low-probability low-base game state" and the "high-probability low-base game state". ” and the “high probability low base game state” may be displayed with different backgrounds. For example, in the "high-probability low base game state", a background including an image suggesting the high-probability state may be displayed.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, only the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. Other symbols may be variably displayed on the display section 50a. In this case, it is preferable to make the sizes of the other symbols smaller than the sizes of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, only the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. In parallel with EZ3, on a display device other than the image display device 50, other symbols may be variably displayed. For example, a dedicated LED for variably displaying other symbols may be installed on the game board 1 so that the dedicated LED blinks during the variably displaying performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the first special figure and the second special figure are not variably displayed at the same time, and only one of them is variably displayed. They may be variably displayed at the same time.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the progress of the game and the effect are controlled by separate control units, but the progress of the game and the effect may be controlled by one control unit. . For example, both the game progress and effects may be controlled only by the main control unit 100 .

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 Invention A is disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the description of the invention A, 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. The invention A is a general term for inventions A1 to A3 below.

The game machine according to invention A1 is
an operation means (normal button 40) operable by the player;
a display unit (50a);
Provided with a production execution means (production control unit 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a first effect (preceding effect of expectation degree suggesting effect) that sequentially shows a specific display (meter image G122) in a plurality of display modes at a predetermined cycle (first cycle, second cycle),
It is possible to execute a second effect (post-stage effect of expectation level suggesting effect) showing the specific display in one display mode of the plurality of display modes,
When the operation means is operated during execution of the first effect on the display unit, after the operation, the execution of the first effect is switched to the execution of the second effect,
displaying an operation prompting display (character image G124) prompting the player to operate the operation means during execution of the first effect;
The game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) is characterized in that the predetermined cycle may change during execution of the first effect on the display unit.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the predetermined cycle changes during the execution of the first effect, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the first effect more than when it does not change, and the operation prompting display is provided. At the same time, it is possible to encourage the player to operate the operating means.

The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined cycle may change to a relatively long cycle during execution of the first effect.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the predetermined period changes to a relatively long period during the execution of the first effect, the specific display mode shown in the first effect becomes the desired display mode. It becomes easy for the player to operate the operating means at the appropriate timing. Therefore, it is possible to encourage the player to operate the operating means together with the operation prompting display more reliably.

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
special symbol display means (display devices 8) capable of stop-displaying special symbols in a predetermined stop mode after the variable display;
Special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing a jackpot game) for executing a special game (jackpot game Wα etc.)
When the special symbol is stop-displayed in the first stop mode (jackpot Wα symbol, etc.) as the predetermined stop mode, the special game is executed, and the special symbol is stop-displayed in the second stop mode as the predetermined stop mode. If the special game is not executed,
The production executing means is
There are times when the first effect is executed during the variable display of special symbols,
When the special symbol is stop-displayed in the first stop mode, the special symbol is stop-displayed in the first stop mode in the first effect performed during the variable display immediately before the stop display. The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined cycle is likely to change to a relatively long cycle.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the predetermined period changes to a relatively long period during the execution of the first effect, the player is expected to win a big win, and the player operates the operation means. It is possible to incite the operation.

8... Indicators (special pattern display means)
40... Normal button (operation means)
50a... Display unit 100... Main control unit 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Effect control unit (effect executing means)
121... Production control microcomputer G122... Meter image (specific display)
G124: Character image (operation prompting display)
PY1: Pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (2)

an operation means that can be operated by a player;
a display unit;
and a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a first effect that repeats in a predetermined cycle that the specific display is sequentially displayed in a plurality of display modes,
It is possible to execute a second effect showing the specific display in one of the plurality of display modes,
When the operation means is operated during execution of the first effect on the display unit, after the operation, the execution of the first effect is switched to the execution of the second effect,
displaying an operation prompting display prompting the player to operate the operation means during execution of the first effect;
A gaming machine characterized in that there are times when said predetermined cycle changes from a relatively short one to a long one and times when said predetermined cycle does not change during execution of said first effect on said display unit. . The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
special symbol display means capable of stop-displaying the special symbols in a predetermined stop mode after the variable display;
a special game execution means for executing a special game,
When the special symbol is stop-displayed in a first stop mode as the predetermined stop mode, the special game is executed, and when the special symbol is stop-displayed in a second stop mode as the predetermined stop mode. is the special game is not executed,
The production executing means is
There are times when the first effect is executed during the variable display of the special symbols,
The case where the special symbol is stop-displayed in the first stop mode is more likely than the case where the special symbol is stop-displayed in the second stop mode in the first effect performed during the variable display immediately before the stop display. A game machine characterized in that the predetermined cycle is easily changed from a relatively short one to a long one .

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