JP7277979B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

In a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the entry of a ball into a start hole, and based on the result of the determination. , a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player is executed. In the gaming machine described in this document, the performance symbols are variably displayed based on the result of determination as to whether or not the game is a big hit, and are stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the determination result. When the jackpot game is executed, after the performance symbol becomes ready-to-win, a predetermined ready-to-win performance is performed, and double eyes indicating winning of the jackpot are stopped and displayed.

JP 2019-088989 A

By the way, there is still room for improvement in the variable display of the performance symbols as described in Patent Document 1 in order to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
special game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the determination ;
an effect executing means capable of executing a variable effect that variably displays a plurality of effect symbols in each of the plurality of areas and stops and displays in a manner that indicates the result of the determination;
A gaming machine in which the special game is executed when the combination of the effect symbols stopped and displayed in each area in the variable effect is a specific combination,
The plurality of production designs include a first production design and a second production design different from the first production design,
In the normal game state , when reach is formed with the first performance symbol in the variable performance, the degree of expectation that the specific combination is displayed in the variable performance is the first degree of expectation. , an expectation level that the specific combination is displayed in the variable performance when the reach is formed with the second performance symbols in the variable performance is a second expectation level lower than the first expectation level. the law of nature,
When the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, the degree of expectation that the specific combination is displayed in the variable performance when reach is formed with the second performance symbol in the variable performance is The gaming machine is characterized in that, when reach is formed with the first performance symbol in the variable performance, the degree of expectation for displaying the specific combination in the variable performance is equal to that of the expected degree.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through the performance.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a ready-to-win determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is a reach determination table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. A variation pattern determination table related to the feature part of the pachinko game machine PY1, (A) is a special figure variation pattern determination table in a low probability non-time saving state excluding 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, (B) is a time saving It is a special figure variation pattern determination table in the low probability untime saving state for 20 rotations after the end of the state. A variation pattern determination table related to the feature part of the pachinko game machine PY1, (A) is a special figure variation pattern determination table in a high probability time saving state, (B) is a special figure variation pattern determination table in a low probability time saving state is. It is the table|surface explaining the production|presentation design used for fluctuation|variation production|presentation. It is a performance symbol determination table for establishing reach in variable performance. (A) is a table showing the relationship between the types of performance symbols forming reach and the degree of expectation for big win, and (B) is a table showing the relationship between the degree of expectation for big win in each game state. (A) is a table for explaining production modes and types of stages, and (B) is a table for explaining entry conditions and end conditions for special stages. It is a lottery table for stage change (change to fruit character town stage) after reaching out of reach. It is a lottery table for notifying the appearance of a fruit character. It is a figure explaining the kind of reach production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the specific example of SP reach A. FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the stage change after reach out. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the stage change after completion|finish of a time saving state. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of a fruit character appearance notice;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered. In addition, it is possible to provide two large winning devices, such as the first large winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a sorting device, depending on the playability. Also, although the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D are provided, depending on the playability, only the first big winning device 14D may be used, or only the second big winning device 15D may be used. It is possible to use It should be noted that in the case of the configuration using only the first big winning device 14D, the processing related to the second big winning device 15D is not performed, and in the case of the configuration using only the second big winning device 15D, , the first big winning device 14D is not performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. It should be noted that the image display device 50 may be composed of a plurality of liquid crystal displays or EL (Electronic Display) as long as it is capable of displaying images.
Other display devices may also be used, such as those configured with a Luminescence display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in a section at the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period (operation valid period) during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, shown in FIG. As shown, an effect (operation promoting effect) for prompting the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the operation promotion effect, an operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The operation prompting image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and the remaining time of the operation valid period. (operation valid period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to pressing of the special button 41 during the operation effective period, or after the operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display portion 50a, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation prompting effect for prompting the operation of the operation means (operation unit) such as the special button 41 and the normal button 40 is also called an operation instruction effect. In the operation prompting effect to prompt the operation of the normal button 40, an image simulating the normal button 40 (special button image), an image representing the operation mode of the normal button 40, and an operation prompting image including an image representing the operation effective period are displayed. displayed in the section 50a.

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

In the look-ahead effect, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "missing", the pending icon HA may be displayed as "*" as a so-called fake effect. Thus, the look-ahead effect in which the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed in a special mode (“☆” in this embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“◯” in this embodiment) is called a pending change effect. Further, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as pending display. In this embodiment, as the pending display, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed, but the configuration may be such that only the pending icon HA is displayed and the icon TA is not displayed. In addition, the timing of performing the suspension display of the special mode in the suspension change effect may be the time of the start winning that triggers the suspension display, or the shift display of the suspension display (the display area of the suspension icon HA It may be changed), or it may be during execution of the special figure variation corresponding to the pending display (when displayed as the icon TA). In addition, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of pending display.

In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the look-ahead effect is not limited to changing the display mode of the pending icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. As the look-ahead effect other than the pending change effect, for example, there is a so-called continuous notice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the input process, the operation of the player's operable operation units such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a is detected, and depending on the detection result, a command is set or production data is created. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at the timing suitable for the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process, etc., which will be described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, based on the data for effects created in the input process, the later-described effect data creation process, etc., the movable bodies such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated at a predetermined timing to perform a movable body effect. drive data is output. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

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

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

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

7. Characteristic Portion of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Characteristic portions of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail below.

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

As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" or "jackpot pattern" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the first start port 11). Any of the symbols 2” can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" at a rate of 60% and "jackpot pattern 2" at a rate of 40%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the second start port 12), either "jackpot symbol 3" or "jackpot symbol 4" It is possible to determine whether More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 3" at a rate of 60% and "jackpot pattern 4" at a rate of 40%.

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

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

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

Next, game states that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 changes the game state after the jackpot game, even when any jackpot game of "jackpot game 1", "jackpot game 2", "jackpot game 3" and "jackpot game 4" is executed. Set to the time saving state (high base state). Further, when either the "jackpot game 1" or the "jackpot game 3" is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, while the "jackpot game 2" or the "jackpot game 2" is set. When any one of the jackpot games of the game 4' is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the normal probability state. That is, after "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3", control to a high probability high base game state (high probability state and short time state), and after "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 4", Control to low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state). Incidentally, when "jackpot pattern 1" and "jackpot pattern 3" are won, the game state after the jackpot game becomes a high probability state, so these jackpot patterns are called "probable variable jackpot". Also, when "big win pattern 2" and "big win pattern 4" are won, the game state after the big win game becomes normal probability state, so these big win patterns are called "normal big win".

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

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

It should be noted that the jackpot game state can be said to be a game state more advantageous than the normal game state regardless of the type of jackpot symbol. Also, the "high-probability high-base game state", which is one of the high-probability states, can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability high-base game state", which is one of the normal-probability states. In this specification, a game state that is advantageous to the player is sometimes referred to as an advantageous game state. In addition, the jackpot game state may be called a special game state, and the high probability state and the time saving state may be called a privilege game state.

<Reach determination> Next, the reach determination will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and performs a variable performance of a loss with a reach that makes the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 a reach, or a loss without a reach that does not make a reach. Decide whether to perform a variable production of. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 101 selects reach presence at a rate of 30% in reach determination in a low probability non-time saving state (normal game state), and reach at a rate of 70% Select none. In addition, in the high probability time saving state (high probability high base game state), reach presence is selected at a rate of 10% in reach determination, and reach absence is selected at a rate of 90%. In addition, in the low-probability short-time state (low-probability high-base gaming state), reach presence is selected at a rate of 20% in the reach determination, and reach-free is selected at a rate of 80%. That is, the probability that the reach is established in the loss fluctuation is the highest in the low probability non-working time saving state, the next highest low probability working time saving state, and the lowest high probability working time saving state. Therefore, the jackpot expectation degree at the time of reach establishment for each game state is basically in the relationship of "reach in low probability non-time-saving state < reach in low probability short-time state < reach in high probability short-time state" .

<Special figure variation pattern> Next, the special figure variation pattern determination will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 uses the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 (A) to determine the special figure variation pattern (special figure 1 variation Pattern and special figure 2 variation pattern) is determined. Also, for 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern is determined using the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30(B). Moreover, in a high probability time saving state, a special figure variation pattern is determined using a special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31(A). Also, in the low probability time saving state, the special figure variation pattern is determined using the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31(B). In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the jackpot pattern type determination, the result of the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern random number Based on, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern and the special figure 2 variation pattern. In the pachinko game machine PY1, a common special figure variation pattern determination table is used for the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, but different special figure variation pattern determination tables may be used.

<<Special figure fluctuation pattern determination in low probability non-time-saving state>> The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 1" or "jackpot pattern 3" (that is, if it is determined to be a "variable jackpot"), it is possible to determine any one of "THP001" to "THP004" as a special figure variation pattern. It is possible. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the allocation rate (selection rate) of the special figure variation pattern within a range that does not interfere with the game. This is the same for special figure variation patterns other than "THP001" to "THP004".

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is "jackpot design 2" or "jackpot pattern 4" in the low-probability non-time-saving state excluding 20 rotations after the end of the time-saving state (that is, "normal jackpot" If it is determined that there is), it is possible to determine any one of "THP005" to "THP008" as a special figure variation pattern.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, when it is determined that "losing" and "with reach" in the low probability non-time saving state except for 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, as a special figure fluctuation pattern, "THP011" ~ " THP014" can be determined.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that "losing" and "no reach" in the low-probability non-time-saving state except for 20 rotations after the end of the time-saving state, "THP021", " It is possible to determine one of the three types of "THP022" and "THP023". Which of these three types of special figure fluctuation patterns is determined is assigned by the special figure reservation number (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number). If the special figure pending number is 0 to 2, the special figure variation pattern with a relatively long special figure variation time is likely to be determined, and if the special figure pending number is 3 to 4, the special figure variation time A relatively short Toku-zu variation pattern is easily determined.

Here, the special figure 1 variation patterns "THP001", "THP005", and "THP011" are variations in which SP reach A is executed through N reach (SPA variation), and the SPA variation based on the jackpot is "SPA jackpot variation , and the SPA fluctuation based on the loss is called "SPA loss fluctuation." In addition, the special figure 1 variation patterns "THP002", "THP006", and "THP012" are variations in which SP reach B is executed through N reach (SPB variation), and the SPB variation based on the jackpot is "SPB jackpot variation". The SPB fluctuation based on the loss is called "SPB loss fluctuation". In addition, the special figure 1 variation patterns “THP003”, “THP007”, and “THP013” are variations (L variation) in which L reach (long reach) is performed after N reach, and L variation based on the jackpot is “L It is called "jackpot fluctuation", and the L fluctuation based on the loss is called "L loss fluctuation". In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP004", "THP008", and "THP014" is a variation (N variation) that does not develop into SP reach or L reach although N reach is executed, N variation based on the jackpot It is called "N jackpot fluctuations", and the N fluctuations based on the loss are called "N loss fluctuations". The SP reach A is an example of a special effect, and the SP reach B and L reach are examples of other special effects.

In addition, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP021" is a "normal A loss fluctuation" in which the fluctuation production ends in 10 seconds without the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach, and "THP022" is the production pattern EZ1. , EZ2 and EZ3 are "normal B loss fluctuation" in which the variable performance ends in 7 seconds without becoming a reach, and "THP023" is a variable performance in which the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 do not become a reach and the variable performance is 4 seconds. It is a "normal C loss variation" that ends with. In addition, the reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols that is variably displayed remains. It is a state (for example, "7↓7" state) that is a combination of performance symbols indicating that the game state will be advantageous to the player (for example, that the game state will be a jackpot game state).

In this form, as shown in FIG. 30(A), the selection ratio of the special figure variation pattern when the jackpot is won has a relationship of SPA jackpot variation > SPB jackpot variation > L jackpot variation > N jackpot variation . On the other hand, the selection ratio of the special figure variation pattern in the case of loss with reach is in the relationship of SPA jackpot variation <SPB jackpot variation <L jackpot variation <N jackpot variation. That is, in the present embodiment, the expected degree of jackpot for each reach effect has a relationship of SP reach A>SP reach B>L reach>N reach. Especially in this form, since the probability that the SPA loss variation is selected in the case of loss is extremely low, the SP reach A functions as an effect with an extremely high degree of expectation for a big hit.

In addition, in this form, when the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 1 or jackpot pattern 3) is won, the probability that SP reach A is selected is higher than when the normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 2 or jackpot pattern 4) is won. high, and the probability of SP reach B being selected is low. Therefore, the SP reach A functions as a production with a higher possibility of winning a variable jackpot than the SP reach B, and the SP reach B has a higher possibility of winning a normal jackpot than the SP reach A. function as

<<Special figure variation pattern determination within 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state>> The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. Or when it is determined that it is a jackpot pattern 3), it is possible to determine "THP091" or "THP092" as a special figure variation pattern. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, within 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, when it is determined that it is a normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 2 or jackpot pattern 4), as a special figure variation pattern, "THP093" or " THP094" can be determined. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 can determine "THP095" or "THP096" as a special figure variation pattern when it is determined that there is a loss and reach within 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state. be. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, within 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, when it is determined that there is no loss and no reach, according to the selection ratio according to the number of special figures pending, as a special figure fluctuation pattern "THP097 or "THP098".

Here, the special figure 1 variation patterns "THP091", "THP093", and "THP095" are variations (SPC variation) in which SP reach C is executed immediately when reaching reach, and the SPC variation based on the jackpot is "SPC jackpot variation and the SPC fluctuation based on the loss is called "SPC loss fluctuation". In addition, special figure 1 variation pattern "THP092", "THP094", "THP096" is a variation (SPD variation) in which SP reach D is executed immediately when it becomes a reach, and the SPD variation based on the jackpot is "SPD jackpot variation" The SPD variation based on the loss is called "SPD loss variation". In addition, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "THP097" is a "normal D loss fluctuation" in which the fluctuation production ends in 13 seconds without the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach, and "THP098" is the production pattern EZ1. , EZ2, and EZ3 are "normal E loss fluctuations" in which the fluctuation effect ends in 6 seconds without becoming a reach.

In this way, in this form, in the low-probability non-time-saving state within 20 rotations after the end of the time-saving state, a selection criterion different from the low-probability non-time-saving state of other periods (special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) Based on, Select a special figure variation pattern. Therefore, in the low-probability short-time state within 20 rotations after the end of the time-saving state, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time that is different from the low-probability short-time state in other periods A variation pattern with a longer variation time) is selected. In addition, in the low probability non-working time saving state within 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, if it is easy to select a variation pattern of a different variation time from the low probability non-working time condition of the other period, the variation pattern of a different variation time may not be selected.

<<Special figure variation pattern determination in high probability short working hours state and low probability short working hours state>> The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. ), it is possible to determine "THP031" or "THP032" as a special figure variation pattern. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "THP033" or "THP034" as a special figure variation pattern when it is determined that it is a normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 2 or jackpot pattern 4) in a high probability time saving state. Is possible. Moreover, the microcomputer 101 for game control can determine "THP041" or "THP042" as a special-figure variation pattern, when it determines with loss and reach presence in a high probability time saving state. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, in the high-probability time-saving state, when it is determined that there is no loss and no reach, according to the selection ratio according to the number of special figure reservations, as a special figure variation pattern, "THP051" or "THP052" can be determined.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), in the low probability time-saving state, when it is determined to be a probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 1 or jackpot pattern 3), as a special figure variation pattern, It is possible to determine "THP061" or "THP062". In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "THP063" or "THP064" as a special figure variation pattern when it is determined that it is a normal jackpot (jackpot pattern 2 or jackpot pattern 4) in a low probability time saving state. Is possible. Moreover, the microcomputer 101 for game control can determine "THP071" or "THP072" as a special-figure variation pattern, when it determines with loss and reach presence in a low probability time saving state. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, when it is determined that there is no loss and no reach in the low probability time saving state, according to the selection ratio according to the number of special figure reservations, "THP081" or "THP082" as a special figure variation pattern. can be determined.

Here, the special figure 1 variation patterns "THP031", "THP033", "THP061", and "THP063" are "SPA jackpot variations" in which SP reach A is executed immediately when reaching, "THP041" and " THP071” is a “SPA loss variation” in which SP reach A is executed immediately when reaching reach. In addition, the special figure 1 variation patterns "THP032", "THP034", "THP062", and "THP064" are "SPB jackpot variations" in which SP reach B is executed immediately when reaching reach, "THP042" and "THP072 ”is “SPB loss variation” in which SP reach B is executed immediately when reach is reached. In addition, the special figure 1 variation patterns "THP051" and "THP081" are "shortened A loss variation" in which the variation production ends in 6 seconds without the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach, and "THP052" and "THP082" is a "shortened B loss variation" in which the variation performance ends in 3 seconds without the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach.

As shown in FIGS. 31(A) and (B), in the high-probability short working hours state and the low-probable short working hours state, a variation pattern with a short fluctuation time is more likely to be selected than the low-probable short working hours state.

<Types of Effect Symbols> Next, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 which are variably displayed in the variable effect will be described. When the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a special figure variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) from the game control microcomputer 101, the variation effect is started. In the variable performance, three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are variably displayed. Specifically, the left performance symbol area 50b1 variably displays the left performance symbol EZ1, the medium performance symbol area 50b2 variably displays the medium performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance symbol area 50b3 variably displays the right performance symbol EZ3. (See FIG. 17). Then, according to the stop display of the special symbols, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in a stop mode showing the result of the special symbol determination processing. Note that the definite stop display means a complete stop, not a so-called “temporary stop display”. Temporary stop display refers to a state in which the effect pattern has a variable speed of "0", but is moving in such a manner that it sways on the spot, is repeatedly enlarged and reduced, and is not completely stopped. The order of the temporary stop display in the variable effect is, in principle, in the order of left effect symbol EZ1→right effect symbol EZ3→middle effect symbol EZ2.

The left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3 each include seven number patterns from "1" to "7". A stop mode (rolling number) in which all of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are composed of the same number symbols is a jackpot stop mode (double eyes, corresponding to a specific combination) indicating a jackpot winning, and each of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. A stop mode in which EZ2 and EZ3 are not composed of the same number symbols is a loss stop mode (loss) indicating a loss. In the losing stop mode, only the middle effect pattern EZ2 is composed of different number patterns from the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3, and the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are composed of different number patterns. There is a non-reach losing eye. It should be noted that the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for indicating the result of the special figure determination process can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 32, among the number patterns "1" to "7", the four odd patterns "1", "3", "5" and "7" belong to the first production pattern group. , "2", "4", and "6" belong to the second effect symbol group. Double eyes ("1 1 1" "3 3 3" "5 5 5" "7 7 7") using the production pattern (odd number design) belonging to the first production pattern group , It may be stopped and displayed only when the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 1 or jackpot pattern 3) is won. That is, the display of doubles of the performance symbols belonging to the first performance symbol group functions as a suggestion that the probability variable jackpot is won. On the other hand, double eyes (“2 2 2” “4 4 4” “6 6 6”) using the production pattern (even number pattern) belonging to the second production pattern group are usually Even when the jackpot (jackpot pattern 2 or jackpot pattern 4) is won, even when the probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 1 or jackpot pattern 3) is won, the display may be stopped. In other words, the double display of the performance symbols belonging to the second performance symbol group usually functions as a suggestion that there is a possibility of winning the jackpot.

In addition, if the reach mode for each number pattern is shown in the form of "left production pattern EZ1, middle production pattern EZ2, right production pattern EZ3", the reach form using "1" is "1 ↓ 1" ”(“↓” indicates that it is fluctuating), the reach mode using “3” is “3 ↓ 3”, and the reach mode using “5” is “5 ↓ 5 ”, the reach mode using “7” is “7 ↓ 7”, the reach mode using “2” is “2 ↓ 2”, and using “4” The form of reach is "4.↓.4", and the form of reach using "6" is "6.↓.6".

<Lottery for Determining Effect Symbols> Next, the lottery for determining the effect symbols in the case of establishing a ready-to-win in the variable effect will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 33, in the non-time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) received from the game control microcomputer 101. If the figure fluctuation pattern is either THP001-004 and THP091-092, that is, if it is a jackpot fluctuation based on the probability variable jackpot winning, select "1" at a rate of 7% and "3" at a rate of 25% Select by percentage, select "5" at a rate of 15%, select "7" at a rate of 50%, select even symbols ("2", "4", "6") at a rate of 1% each do. It should be noted that the ready-to-win is formed by using the performance symbols selected in the lottery for determining the performance symbols.

Also, in the non-time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is any one of THP005 to 008 and THP093 to 094, that is, In the case of a jackpot variation based on a normal jackpot winning, "2" is selected at a rate of 30%, "4" is selected at a rate of 30%, and "6" is selected at a rate of 40%.

Also, in the non-time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 121 is, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is any one of THP011 to 014 and THP095 to 096, that is, If it is a loss change with reach, select "1" at a rate of 13%, select "2" at a rate of 25%, select "3" at a rate of 6%, and select "4" at 25%. %, select "5" with a percentage of 10%, select "6" with a percentage of 20%, and select "7" with a percentage of 1%.

In this way, in this form, the selection ratio of each production pattern in the case of "probability variation jackpot" in the non-time saving state is "7" > "3" > "5" > "1" > "2" · "4" · There is a relationship of "6". In addition, the selection ratio of each production pattern in the case of the "normal jackpot" in the non-time-saving state has a relationship of "6">"2"·"4". In addition, the selection ratio of each production pattern in the case of “losing with reach” in the non-time saving state is “2”, “4” > “6” > “1” > “5” > “3” > “7” in a relationship. That is, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34(A), the degree of expectation for the jackpot of each production pattern in the non-time saving state is "7">"3">"5">"1">"6">"2 ”・“4”. In other words, in this form, if the reach pattern is an odd pattern (7, 3, 5, 1), even if it is any pattern, if the reach is reached with an even pattern (2, 4, 6) Expectations for the jackpot are higher. In addition, when the odd-numbered symbols indicate the winning of the jackpot, the probability variable jackpot is determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when odd-numbered symbols result in a ready-to-win state, it is possible to make the player strongly expect to win a jackpot.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the reach of "7" among the odd symbols is very rarely displayed based on the variation of losing, and is most likely to be displayed in the variation based on the probability variable jackpot (see FIG. 33). Therefore, the reach of "7" functions as an effect with an extremely high expectation for a big hit compared to the reach of other odd-numbered symbols (1, 3, 5). It should be noted that the degree of jackpot expectation according to the type of production pattern (reach pattern) that has become a reach can be set as appropriate if it has the same relationship as this form, but for example, "7" (the most expected 80% expectation (reliability) to win the jackpot with the reach of "3" (the second most expected pattern), 20% of the expectation to win the jackpot with the reach of "3" (second highest expected pattern), "5 ” (the 3rd highest expected pattern) is 10% expected to win the jackpot, and 8% is expected to win the jackpot with the reach of “1” (the 4th highest expected pattern). Among the odd-numbered patterns, the expectation of the jackpot (first expectation) of the production pattern (first production pattern) with the highest expectation is the production pattern (second production pattern) with the second highest expectation. The degree of expectation for the big hit (second degree of expectation) is three times or more, and the degree of expectation for the big hit of the production pattern with the second highest degree of expectation is the degree of expectation for the big hit of the production pattern with the third highest degree of expectation (the third production pattern). (Third expectation) is about twice as high as the third highest expected performance pattern, and the fourth highest expected performance pattern (fourth performance pattern). It is desirable that the difference from the expected degree of In other words, it is desirable to configure such that the difference in the degree of expectation increases as the degree of expectation increases. By providing a performance pattern with a remarkably high degree of expectation (symbol of "7" in the present embodiment), it is possible to make the player expect a lot when reaching with the performance pattern, and a performance pattern with a medium level of expectation. By providing ("3" pattern in this embodiment), it is possible to give a sufficient sense of expectation even if the most expected effect pattern does not reach the target. In addition, it is desirable that the difference between the first expectation level and the second expectation level is three times or more the difference between the second expectation level and the third expectation level.

In addition, in this form, although even-numbered patterns have lower expectations for jackpots than odd-numbered patterns, if the even-numbered patterns reach the "6" pattern, the "2" or "4" patterns will reach the reach. The player can expect to win a big hit more than in the case of winning (see FIG. 34(A)). As a result, it is possible to enjoy it moderately even if it becomes a reach with an even number pattern. In addition, the expectation of each even-numbered pattern is, for example, the expectation (reliability) of winning the jackpot with the reach of “6” (the pattern with the higher expectation) is 6%, and “2” or “4” ( The expectation (reliability) of winning the jackpot with the reach of the pattern with the lowest expectation is 3%. It is desirable to make it about twice the jackpot expectation degree of the lower production pattern. This is because if there is an appropriate difference between the expectations of the two, the player can have expectations when reaching with the performance symbol (symbol of "6" in this embodiment) with the higher expectation.

Next, the determination lottery of the production pattern in the case of establishing reach in the variable production of the time saving state (high probability time saving state and low probability time saving state) will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) received from the game control microcomputer 101. Special figure If the variation pattern is one of THP031-032 and THP061-062, that is, if it is a jackpot variation based on the probability variable jackpot winning, ``3'', ``5'', and ``7'' among the odd patterns are each 25% Select by percentage, select "1" at a percentage of 22%, and select even symbols (2, 4, 6) at a percentage of 1% each.

In addition, in the time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is any one of THP033 to 034 and THP063 to 064, that is, normal In the case of a jackpot change based on a jackpot winning, "2" is selected at a rate of 30%, "4" is selected at a rate of 30%, and "6" is selected at a rate of 40%.

In addition, in the time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is any one of THP041 to 042 and THP071 to 072, that is, reach If there is a loss change, select "1" at a rate of 5%, select "2" at a rate of 35%, select "4" at a rate of 35%, and select "6" at 25% and do not select "3", "5" or "7".

In this way, in this form, the selection ratio of each production pattern in the case of "probability variation jackpot" in the time saving state is "3", "5", "7"> "1"> "2", "4", " 6” relationship. In addition, the selection ratio of each effect symbol in the case of the "normal jackpot" in the time-saving state has a relationship of "6">"2"·"4". In addition, the selection ratio of each production pattern in the case of “losing with reach” in the time saving state is the relationship of “2”, “4”> “6”> “1”> “3”, “5”, “7” It is in. That is, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34A, even in the time saving state, as in the non-working time saving state, even in any odd pattern, the expected degree of big hit is higher than in any even pattern.

In addition, in this form, the reach of "7", the reach of "3", and the reach of "5" in the time saving state are not displayed based on the loss variation, but are displayed only based on the hit variation of the probability variable jackpot. (See FIG. 33). That is, the reach in these performance symbols means winning the jackpot (functions as notification of confirmation of winning the jackpot). In other words, in the time-saving state (high probability time-saving state, low probability time-saving state), the reach of "7" is higher than the non-time-saving state, and the reach of "3" and "5" The degree of expectation for the jackpot of the reach of "7" is also high to the same degree as the reach of "7" (it is treated the same as the reach of "7", see FIGS. 34(A) and (B)). As described above, in this embodiment, when the game state is changed, the degree of expectation for the big hit is changed according to the type of the production pattern. As in the case where 7" is displayed in a stopped state, players can look forward to the formation of a ready-to-win game or to win a big win, thus enhancing the amusement of the game.

In addition, in this form, as described above, the time saving state is less likely to reach based on the loss fluctuation than the non-working time saving state, and the high probability time saving state is more likely than the low working time saving state even in the time saving state. Reach is difficult to establish based on the change of loss (see FIG. 29). Therefore, each jackpot expectation level of "1" reach, "2" reach, "4" reach, and "6" reach (that is, the jackpot expectation level of reach in the production pattern that is not determined to win the jackpot) is Time-saving state (high-probability short-time state, low-probability short-time state) is higher than low-probability non-short-time state, and high-probability short-time state is higher than low-probability short-time state (Fig. 34 (B )reference). In this way, in this form, the reach is formed in a more advantageous situation for the player (it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous than the non-time-saving state, and the high-probability time-saving state is more advantageous than the low-probability time-saving state) Even if it is the same production pattern, the expectation of a big hit is higher when it is done. Therefore, when the ready-to-win state is established in an advantageous situation, the player can enjoy the result of the variable presentation with more leeway, and the game interest is improved. In addition, the reach jackpot expectation in each production pattern can be set as appropriate, for example, the reach jackpot expectation of “1” is 8% in the low probability non-time-saving state, 25% in the low probability time-saving state, and high It changes to 80% in the short working hours state, and the hit expectation of "6" reach is 6% in the low working short working hours state, 15% in the low working working hours state, and 65% in the high working short working hours state. 2” and “4” reach jackpot expectations vary from 3% in low-probability short-time state, 8% in low-probability short-time state, and 50% in high-probability short-time state. It is desirable to increase the difference in the degree of jackpot expectation between the low-probability short working hours state and the high-probable short working hours state rather than the difference in the high-probability short working hours state. The reach in the high-accuracy time-saving state (the most advantageous game state for the player in this form) can make the player have expectations regardless of the performance pattern, and the game interest can be improved. is.

In addition, in the present embodiment, even if the probability variable jackpot is won, even numbered symbols are selected with a small probability (see FIG. 33). As a result, even when even-numbered symbols are ready-to-win, or even-numbered symbols are stopped and displayed, it is possible to expect to be controlled to a high-probability state. In this case, the notification of the probability variation jackpot (probability variation promotion effect) may be performed during the fluctuation time of the special figure, may be performed during the stop time, or may be performed during the jackpot game. Alternatively, it may be executed during the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game.

<Production Mode (Stage)> Next, the production mode (stage) will be described. Pachinko game machine PY1, as described above, when it is in the low probability non-shortening state (low probability low base game state), it is set to the normal production mode. The normal effect mode includes a first normal effect mode in which a normal daytime background image G102 (FIG. 16(B-1)) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a normal effect mode in which a normal background image G103 (FIG. 16(B-2) in the evening) is displayed on the display unit 50a. ) is displayed, and there is a third normal effect mode in which the normal nighttime background image G104 (FIG. 16(B-3)) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 35(A), the first normal effect mode is also called a daytime mountain stage because the daytime normal background image G102 representing the daytime mountain scenery is displayed. The second normal effect mode is also called an evening mountain stage because the normal evening background image G103 representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed. In addition, the third normal effect mode is also called a night mountain stage because the nighttime normal background image G104 representing the mountain scenery at night is displayed. That is, in the present specification, the terms "production mode" and "stage" are synonymous. The daytime mountain stage, the evening mountain stage, and the night mountain stage correspond to the normal stage. Although a plurality of types of normal stages are provided in this embodiment, only one type may be provided.

Note that the production mode is a division of production, that is, a mode of production using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the board lamp 54, and the frame lamp 53. Various production elements (characters, items, background images, production patterns, pending icons, etc.) displayed on the device 50 are different. The BGM output from 52 is different.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as described above, when the high probability time-saving state (high probability high base gaming state), the probability variation background image G105 (FIG. 16 (B-4)) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Set to the variable production mode. As shown in FIG. 35(A), the probability variation production mode is also called a space stage because the probability variation background image G105 representing the universe is displayed.

In addition, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a time saving background image G106 (FIG. 16 (B-5)) on the display unit 50a when it is in the low probability time saving state (low probability high base game state). Set to the time saving production mode. As shown in FIG. 35A, the time saving production mode is also called an empty stage because the time saving background image G106 representing the sky is displayed.

In addition, when the pachinko machine PY1 pulls the SPA loss fluctuation when it is set to the normal production mode in the low probability non-time saving state, the normal production mode (midday stage, evening It may be changed from either the mountain stage or the night mountain stage) to the "out of reach production mode". In the out-of-reach effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays a fruit character town background image G90 (see FIG. 40C) showing a predetermined character (fruit character) flying around the city on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 35(A), the post-outreach production mode is also called a fruit character town stage because the fruit character town background image G90 is displayed. The fruit character town stage corresponds to the first special stage. In addition, in FIG. 40C, as images of fruit characters, a lemon character image G60, an apple character image G61, and a strawberry character image G62 are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 35(B), the entry conditions for the fruit character town stage include that it is decided to change the stage in the stage change lottery performed by the production control microcomputer 121 at the start of the SPA loss variation. . Also, the end condition of the fruit character town stage is that the number of executions of the variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation) in the stage reaches a predetermined number (20 times).

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 changes to the "immediate time saving performance mode" according to the transition from the time saving state to the low probability non-working time saving state. In the time-saving immediate effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the display unit 50a to display a fruit character forest background image G91 ( (see FIG. 41(D)) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 35(A), the production mode immediately after the reduction in working hours is also called a fruit character forest stage because the fruit character forest background image G91 is displayed. The fruit character forest stage corresponds to the second special stage. In FIG. 41(D), a lemon character image G64, an apple character image G65, and a strawberry character image G66 are displayed as images of fruit characters.

As shown in FIG. 35(B), the entry condition of the fruit character forest stage is to shift from the time saving state to the low probability non-working time saving state. Also, the end condition of the fruit character forest stage is that the number of executions of the special symbol variation display (special symbol variation) in the stage reaches a predetermined number (20 times).

In this way, in this form, when the loss is notified in SP reach A, and when the time saving state ends and returns to the low probability non-time saving state (normal game state), a common motif (fruit character) It is set to the stage (production mode). The reason why this is done is as follows. In other words, the player is disappointed when the loss is reported in the SP reach A and when the time saving state ends and the game returns to the normal game state. Therefore, in this form, when a failure is reported in SP reach A, a special stage called "fruit character town stage" that is set only in such a situation is set to relieve the disappointment and the desire to play. We are striving to maintain In addition, even when the time saving state ends and the game returns to the normal game state, it is set to a special stage called "Fruit Character Forest Stage", which is set only in such a situation, so that disappointment can be alleviated and the desire to play. We are striving to maintain

By the way, in both of these situations, it is possible to set stages with different motifs (for example, a fruit character on one side and an enemy character on the other side). However, if the stages have different motifs, it may be difficult for the player to understand the significance of both stages. Therefore, in this form, the stage that is changed when a loss is notified in SP Reach A and the stage that is set when returning to the normal game state from the time saving state are set as stages with a common motif. The game machine is designed so that the significance of both stages can be easily understood by the player. In general, in a game machine, if the effects become complicated and it becomes difficult to convey the significance of the effects, this leads to a decrease in the enjoyment of the games. Therefore, as in this embodiment, various effects can be executed and the effects are associated with each other, which contributes to the improvement of the game interest.

<Lottery for Change to Fruit Character Town Stage> Next, the lottery for change to the fruit character town stage by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described. When the normal production mode is set in the low probability non-time saving state, the production control microcomputer 121, as shown in FIG. In the case of the SPA loss variation (THP011), 65% of the time it is decided to change the stage, and 35% of the time it is decided not to change the stage. On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is SPB loss variation (THP012), L loss variation (THP013), N loss variation (THP014), 100 Decide not to change the stage at the rate of %.

That is, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is set to the normal production mode, N reach, L reach, SP reach B, and SP reach A may be executed as the reach production, and among these reach productions, the biggest hit is achieved. Only when SP reach A with a high degree of expectation is executed and a failure is reported, a change to the fruit character town stage may be executed. This is for the following reasons. In other words, when SP reach A with a high degree of expectation for a big win is executed, it is thought that the player will have high hopes for winning a big win. considered to be particularly strong. Therefore, in this embodiment, only when a failure is reported in the ready-to-win performance that is likely to make such a disappointment stronger, the change to the fruit character town stage is executed in order to suppress the decline in the desire to play. . Further, by setting the change to the fruit character town stage to be executed only when a failure is reported in the SP reach A, the change to the "fruit character town stage" occurs frequently. This prevents the player from feeling like one of the normal stages. If this point is not taken into consideration, the stage may be set to the fruit character town stage after the failure is notified by the reach effect other than SP reach A.

<Lottery for advance notice effect> Next, the lottery for the notice effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 when the normal effect mode is set in the low-probability short-time state will be described. In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is set to the normal production mode in the low-probability short-time state, when the normal fluctuation is started, various advance notice productions can be executed. The advance notice effect functions as a effect to make the player expect the establishment of reach or to suggest the degree of expectation for a big hit. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing various types of advance notice effects, but here, the execution lottery of the fruit character appearance notice, which is one of the advance notice effects, will be described. As the notice effect other than the notice of the appearance of the fruit character, a known notice effect such as a chance-up notice or a step-up notice can be appropriately adopted.

The fruit character appearance notice (equivalent to a specific effect) is a notice effect that is executed when the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start to change. This is an effect of passing through (see FIG. 42(B)). The lottery for the advance notice of the appearance of the fruit character is performed based on the table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 37, the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SPA jackpot fluctuation" (THP001, THP005) or "SPB jackpot fluctuation". In the case of (THP002, THP006), it is determined that the fruit character appearance notice should be executed at a rate of 40%, and not executed at a rate of 60%.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "L jackpot variation" (THP003 or THP007), at a rate of 30% It decides to execute the fruit character appearance notice, and decides not to execute it at a rate of 70%. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "N jackpot variation" (THP004 or THP008), at a rate of 20% It decides to execute the fruit character appearance notice, and decides not to execute it at a rate of 80%.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SPA loss variation" (THP011) or "SPB loss variation" (THP012) decides to execute the fruit character appearance notice at a rate of 7%, and decides not to execute it at a rate of 93%. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "L loss variation" (THP013), the fruit character at a rate of 5% It decides to execute the appearance notice, and decides not to execute it at a rate of 95%. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "N loss variation" (THP014), the fruit character at a rate of 3% It decides to execute the appearance notice, and decides not to execute it at a rate of 97%.

In this way, the fruit character appearance notice is very rarely executed based on the fluctuation of the loss, and is moderately executed based on the fluctuation of the big win. Therefore, the fruit character appearance notice functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the jackpot game will be executed (that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is high). Thus, in this form, when the normal production mode (normal stage) is set, a fruit character appearance notice may be executed as a production that suggests a high possibility that a jackpot game will be executed. . Therefore, a player who has played this machine (this pachinko game machine PY1) for a long time experiences that the announcement of the appearance of a fruit character is often executed when a jackpot is won. As a result, it can be expected that they will have a positive impression of the "fruit character". For such players, it can be expected that the ``fruit character town stage'' and ``fruit character forest stage'' with fruit character motifs will naturally come to be imagined as stages where they can expect to win a jackpot. . As a result, it can be expected that the above-described effect of suppressing the decrease in desire to play will be strengthened.

By the way, in this specification, the explanation of the notice effects other than the notice of the appearance of the fruit character (known chance-up notice and step-up notice) is omitted. It is assumed that this is executed as an advance notice effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than other advance notice effects. It should be noted that the fruit character appearance notice need not be one with the highest degree of expectation for a big win among various notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

By the way, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control performs a process at the time of a fluctuation start command reception, when it determines with receiving the special figure fluctuation start command in a reception command analysis process (S4201). In this fluctuation start command reception processing, first, a fluctuation performance pattern selection process is performed, and then a notice performance selection process is performed. In the fluctuation production pattern selection process, the production pattern (sub fluctuation pattern) of the fluctuation production is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command. And in the notice effect selection processing, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command, the notice effect (fruit character appearance notice, other notice effect) to be performed along with the variation effect is selected. Information on the advance notice effect selected in the advance notice effect selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 and transmitted to the image control board 140 in the advance notice effect start command. The image control board 140 that has received the notice effect start command displays the designated notice effect image on the display section 50a. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 controls the production means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable device, input device, etc.) related to the advance notice production based on the information of the advance notice production stored in the production RAM 124. Control accordingly.

<Concrete Example of Characteristic Effect> Next, an execution example of a characteristic effect in the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays effect images on the display unit 50a in various effects such as a variable effect, and according to the display of the effect images, a light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 , sound effects using the speaker 52, movable body effects using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, operation effects using the input devices (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like.

<<Ready-to-reach effect>> First, specific examples of various ready-to-reach effects will be described. SP reach A, as shown in FIG. 38A, is a battle reach (battle effect) in which a predetermined ally character and a first enemy character battle. In the SP reach A, first, an image G80 of a friend character, a first enemy character G81, and an image G83 suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit of the ready-to-win effect are shown (see FIG. 38A). A scene in which an attack is launched on the enemy character of is displayed. Then, the game branches to either a victory effect (success effect) indicating that the ally character has won or a defeat effect (failure effect) indicating that the ally character has been defeated (win-lose branch). The winning effect (successful effect) functions as a winning effect suggesting that a jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, the defeat effect (failure effect) functions as a failure effect suggesting that the jackpot game is not executed. The winning effect is executed based on the SPA big win variation, and the defeat effect is executed based on the SPA losing effect.

SP reach B is a battle reach (battle effect) in which a predetermined ally character and a second enemy character battle, as shown in FIG. 38(B). In SP reach B, first, an image G80 of a friend character, an image G82 of a second enemy character, and an image G83 suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit in the reach effect are shown (see FIG. 38B). A scene in which the second enemy character is attacked is displayed. Then, it branches to either a victory effect (winning effect) or a defeat effect (loss effect). This suggests the result of the special drawing lottery (that is, winning or losing). The winning effect is executed based on the SPB big win variation, and the defeat effect is executed based on the SPB losing variation.

Also, the L reach is a story reach (story production) in which a predetermined ally character goes to meet the heroine character, as shown in FIG. 38(C). In the L reach, the friendly character is shown riding a horse and heading to meet the heroine (see FIG. 38(C)). Alternatively, it branches to one of the failure effects (failure effects) indicating that it was not possible to meet (win/fail branch). This suggests the result of the special drawing lottery (that is, winning or losing). Incidentally, the success effect is executed based on the L jackpot variation, and the failure effect is executed based on the L loss variation.

<<SP reach A>> Next, a specific example of SP reach A will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in SP Reach A, first, an image or the like indicating that a predetermined ally character and a first enemy character will battle each other is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 39(A)). Then, an image showing how the ally character and the first enemy character are fighting each other is displayed on the display section 50a (not shown). Before the win-lose branch, an image is displayed on the display section 50a indicating that the ally character will attack the first enemy character (FIG. 39(B)).

If the SP reach A being executed is the SP reach A executed based on the SPA jackpot fluctuations (THP001, THP005, see FIG. 30(A)), a success effect (winning As an effect), a victory image (including an image of the friendly character being happy and a background image G85 for success) showing that the ally character has won over the first enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbol EZ1 is displayed. , EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating that a big win has been won (FIG. 39(C)). Incidentally, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are still being variably displayed. Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as "double eyes" (FIG. 39). (D)).

On the other hand, if the SP reach A being executed is SP reach A executed based on the SPA loss variation (THP011, see FIG. 30 (A)), following the production of FIG. 39 (B), failure production ( As a defeat effect), a defeat image (including an image in which the ally character is sad and a background image for failure G86) showing that the ally character has been defeated by the counter of the first enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a. At the same time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "ready-to-miss failure" suggesting failure (FIG. 39(E)).

Here, when it is decided not to change the stage in the above-mentioned "lottery for change to the fruit character town stage" (see FIG. 36), the background image of the display unit 50a is changed to the normal daytime background image G102 (see FIG. 36). Returning to the background image of the normal stage displayed before execution of SP reach A), production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed with "reach losing eyes" ( FIG. 39(F)).

<Change to Fruit Character Town Stage> On the other hand, if it is decided to change the stage in the above-mentioned "change lottery to fruit character town stage", as shown in FIGS. , after the failure effect (failure effect), the background image of the display section 50a is changed to the fruit character town background image G90 (that is, the stage is changed to the fruit character town stage), and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small Symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as "reach-losing".

Then, after that, while the fruit character town stage is set, the variable presentation is executed (FIG. 40(C)). Note that the fruit character town stage continues until the special figure variation is executed 20 times at maximum (see FIG. 35(B)). When the special figure variation is performed 20 times in the fruit character town stage, the normal stage (daytime mountain stage, evening mountain stage, or night mountain stage) is set after that.

Here, the fruit character street stage will be described. In the fruit character town background image G90 displayed on the fruit character town stage, as shown in FIG. An image G60 of a lemon character, an image G61 of an apple character, and an image G62 of a strawberry character are included. By displaying the fruit character town background image G90 in this manner, it is possible to give the player a fantastic impression different from that before the stage change in the fruit character town stage. In addition, although explanation by illustration is omitted, in the fruit character town stage, the aspect of the production pattern, the aspect of reach production executed as each reach production such as SP reach A, the aspect of advance notice production, etc. are set in the normal stage. It's different when it's being done. Depending on the stage difference, it is possible to appropriately set what and how to change various effect elements such as effect patterns and background images.

<Change to Fruit Character Forest Stage> Next, the case of setting to the fruit character forest stage will be described. FIG. 41(A) shows the display unit 50a at the time of the final variation in the low-probability short working hours state (that is, the 100th special figure variation which is the upper limit number of times of the short working hours state). In this situation, the time-saving production mode (empty stage) is set, and while the time-saving background image G106 representing the sky is being displayed on the display unit 50a, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed. . In addition, during the empty stage, a remaining number suggestion display G94 that suggests the number of remaining special figure fluctuations in the time saving state is displayed in the lower right part of the display unit 50a.

In the final variation in the low-probability short-time state (empty stage), when the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the missing eyes, the empty stage end image ("Empty stage end" character Image) G95 is superimposed and displayed in front of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (FIG. 41(B)). After that, the empty stage end image G95 continues to be displayed on the display section 50a until the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed (FIG. 41(C)). As a result, the player is shown that the empty stage ends with this variable effect.

Then, the next variable effect, that is, the variable effect of the first rotation after returning to the low-probability short-time state (normal game state) is started while the fruit character forest background image G91 is displayed (Fig. 41 (D )). That is, the production control microcomputer 121 ends the empty stage together with the end of the final variation of the low-probability short working hours state, and changes to the fruit character forest stage. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the fruit character forest stage in response to receiving the time saving end command from the game control microcomputer 101, and displays the fruit character forest background image G91 on the display unit 50a. . Note that the fruit character forest stage continues until the special figure variation is executed 20 times at maximum (see FIG. 35(B)). After 20 special figure variations are executed in the fruit character forest stage, the normal stage (daytime mountain stage, evening mountain stage, or night mountain stage) is set.

Here, the fruit character forest stage will be described. In the fruit character forest background image G91 displayed in the fruit character forest stage, as shown in FIG. A character image G64, an apple character image G65, and a strawberry character image G66) are included. The fruit character images (lemon character image G64, apple character image G65, strawberry character image G66) included in the fruit character forest background image G91 are included in the fruit character town background image G90 (FIG. 40(C)). They represent the same characters as the fruit character images (lemon character image G60, apple character image G61, strawberry character image G62). However, the clothing of each character is changed to a pattern corresponding to the stage, and the display position of each character is changed to a position corresponding to the stage. A slight difference in each character between both stages is allowed as long as it can be recognized as a common motif.

As described above, in this embodiment, the fruit character forest stage in which the same motif (fruit character) as the fruit character town stage is displayed on the display unit 50a is set only for the special figure variation of 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state. This makes it possible to give the player a fantastic impression, similar to the fruit character town stage. In addition, the fruit character forest stage encourages the player to continue playing the game by giving the player a new desire to play the game, similar to the fruit character town stage.

Although not illustrated, the fruit character forest stage displays specially designed production patterns. Also, in the fruit character forest stage, a special figure variation pattern with a different variation time is selected from when the fruit character town stage is set (see FIG. 30). Then, when the ready-to-win effect is executed, a ready-to-win effect specific to the fruit character town stage such as SP reach C and SP reach D is executed. The specific effects of the SP reach C and SP reach D can be appropriately set, for example, the types of teammate characters are different from those of the SP reach A and SP reach B. Depending on the stage difference, it is possible to appropriately set what and how to change various effect elements such as effect patterns and background images.

<<Fruit Character Appearance Notice>> Next, the fruit character appearance notice will be described. As shown in FIG. 42 (A), when the variable display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started in a situation that is set to the normal production mode (here, the daytime mountain stage) in a low probability non-time saving state, As shown in FIG. 42B, a fruit character appearance notice may be executed in which a fruit character (here, an apple character) passes through the lower portion of the display section 50a from right to left. As described above, the fruit character appearance notice is executed as an effect with a high degree of expectation that the big win game will be executed (FIG. 37).

Therefore, when the fruit character appearance notice is executed as shown in FIG. 42(B), the player has high hopes for winning the jackpot. In addition, by experiencing the experience of being notified of a jackpot winning in a variable performance in which the fruit character appearance notice is executed, the player has the impression that the fruit character is a character that can expect to win a jackpot. can be expected. As a result, it can be expected that the player will have the impression that the above-mentioned "fruit character town stage" and "fruit character forest stage" are stages that are likely to win the jackpot.

It should be noted that after the fruit character appearance notice is executed in the variable effect, for example, as shown in FIG. In the ready-to-win swing, while the left performance symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the same number symbol as the left performance symbol EZ1 is slowly moved toward the stop position and displayed as the right performance symbol EZ3. That is, whether or not the same number pattern as the left production pattern EZ1 is temporarily stopped as the right production pattern EZ3 is displayed (whether or not it becomes a ready-to-win game) is encouraged. Then, after reaching the target, when reaching reach (Fig. 42(D)), it develops into reach performance such as N reach.

8. Effects of the Embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the performance symbols (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) forming the reach are in a high probability state. Depending on whether it belongs to the first production pattern group (odd number design) that suggests that the The expectation for the display of , that is, the expectation for the execution of the jackpot game is different (see FIG. 34(A)). In other words, depending on the attribute of the production pattern (ready-to-win pattern) that forms the reach in the variable production, the expectation that the big winning game will be executed will differ. Therefore, an improvement in amusement is expected.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the high probability state will not be reached when the odd-numbered pattern (that is, the effect pattern that is advantageous for the player) indicating the high probability state is reached. Execution of the jackpot game can be expected more than when a certain even number symbol becomes ready (see FIG. 34(A)). Therefore, it is possible to excite the player's feelings when reach is established. Therefore, an improvement in amusement is expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the odd-numbered symbols suggesting a high probability state also have different expectations for big wins (see FIG. 34(A)). As a result, the player pays attention to which symbol among the odd-numbered symbols is the ready-to-win. It will get even more exciting. Therefore, it is expected that the amusement of the game will be further improved.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, even between odd-numbered symbols, the degree of expectation at the time of reach is divided into three or more stages (see FIG. 34(A)). As a result, the enjoyment of paying attention to which production pattern establishes the ready-to-win state is enhanced, and further improvement of the game interest can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the reach is formed with "3" or "5" (predetermined production pattern) in the normal game state (first game state), When the reach is formed with "3" or "5" in the case of the time saving state or the low probability time saving state (the second game state more advantageous to the player than the first game state), the jackpot expectation degree are different (see FIGS. 33 and 34(A)). Therefore, even with the same production pattern, since the degree of expectation when ready-to-win is formed according to the game state changes, improvement in game interest can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the expected degree of reach formation in the normal game state (first game state) is higher than "3" or "5" (predetermined production pattern) as the production pattern. It has "7" (specific production pattern), and in the high-probability short-time state and low-probability short-time state (second game state), reach is formed with "3" and "5" (predetermined production pattern). The degree of expectation in the case of being made is equal to the degree of expectation in the case of forming a reach with "7" (specific production pattern) (see FIGS. 33 and 34 (A)). Therefore, symbols such as ``3'' and ``5'', which were not positioned as more special than ``7'', can be used in production as special symbols like ``7'' due to changes in the game state. Therefore, a player who knows this can feel a sense of exhilaration when a reach is formed with "3" or "5", and an improvement in amusement in the game can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the expected degree of jackpot when reach is established with production patterns (1, 2, 4, 6) other than "3", "5", and "7" is a high probability time saving state (First privilege game state) is higher than the low probability short working hours state (second privilege game state more disadvantageous to the player than the first privilege game state) (see FIG. 34 (B)). That is, the degree of expectation for a big win is higher for a reach in a more advantageous situation for the player. This makes it possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when it is notified that the jackpot gaming state will not occur in the SP reach A (special effect), the stage is changed to the fruit character town stage (see FIG. 40). It can be expected that the feeling of disappointment caused by the notification that the jackpot game state will not be established will be relieved and that the change of mood will be promoted. As a result, an improvement in amusement in games can be expected.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if it is notified that the jackpot game state will not occur in the performance (other special performance) other than SP reach A such as SP reach B and L reach, the player can enter the fruit character town stage. No changes are made. That is, the change to the fruit character town stage is performed only when the ready-to-win performance with a particularly high degree of expectation for a big hit is missed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect such as alleviation of disappointment from weakening due to the change to the fruit character town stage becoming commonplace.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when returning from the time-saving state to the normal game state, control is performed to the fruit character forest stage (see FIG. 41), so that the disappointment caused by returning to the normal game state can be mitigated.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the fruit character town stage is controlled when it is notified that the SP reach A will not enter the jackpot game state, and the control is performed when the time saving state returns to the normal game state. 40(C) and 41(D)). Therefore, it is easy for the player to recognize the significance of both stages (they are stages for alleviating feelings of disappointment, etc.).

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, from the time when it is controlled to the normal stage, the notice effect (prediction of fruit character appearance) related to the fruit character, which is a motif common to the special stages, enters a jackpot game state. It is executed as an effect with a high degree of expectation (Fig. 42(B)). Therefore, when controlled to the "Fruit Character Town Stage" or "Fruit Character Forest Stage" with fruit character motifs, it is possible to make the players feel that they can expect to enter a jackpot game state, which improves the enjoyment of the game. It is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, when it is set to the "fruit character forest stage" (that is, until the 20th turn after the end of the time saving state), when it is set to the "fruit character town stage" The special figure fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined according to a different selection criterion (judgment table) from (when it is in a low-probability non-time-saving state except for the 20th rotation after the end of the time-saving state), and a different variation time is selected (See FIG. 30). Therefore, even if both stages have a common motif, it is difficult for the player to confuse the stages.

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

In the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1 is configured as a so-called pattern probability variable machine (a game machine that controls to a high probability state based on winning a probability variable jackpot), but a so-called V probability machine A game machine that controls to a high probability state based on the game ball passing through a specific area) and a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine (not only executing a jackpot game when winning a jackpot in a special drawing lottery, It may be configured as a gaming machine capable of executing a jackpot game based on passage to a specific area in the big winning opening. In the case of a one-type and two-type mixed machine, the time-saving state corresponds to a privilege game state in which it is likely to be determined that a jackpot game is to be executed. Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine PY1 is configured as a so-called variable probability loop machine (a game machine in which a high probability state continues until the next jackpot game is executed when controlled to a high probability state), but a so-called ST machine ( It may be configured as a high-probability state game machine). In this case, the high probability state corresponds to the privilege game state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the aspect of the effect pattern is set to Arabic numerals "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7", but it can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, the mode of the production pattern may be the Chinese numerals "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7", the alphabet (A to Z, etc.), or the icon of a predetermined character. may

In the above embodiment, the odd-numbered design reach jackpot expectation level is higher than the even-numbered design reach jackpot expectation level, but it may be lower. In addition, even among the odd patterns, there was a difference in the degree of expectation for the jackpot, such as "Reach of 7>Reach of 3>Reach of 5>Reach of 1". If the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than the case where the reach is applied with the even numbered patterns, there is no need to provide a difference in the degree of expectation for a big hit between the odd numbered patterns. Also, even if there is a difference in the expected jackpot between odd-numbered patterns, it is not necessary to provide a difference in the expected jackpot for all the production patterns. The difference in the expected jackpot level can be set to 3 levels, such as "reach", or the difference in the expected jackpot level can be set to 2 levels, such as "reach of 7 > reach of 3, reach of 5, reach of 1". . However, it is preferable to provide three or more levels of difference in the degree of expectation for a big win from the viewpoint of improving the amusement of the game. This is because it is more interesting to pay attention to which of the odd-numbered symbols has the ready-to-win effect.

In addition, in the above-described form, SP reach B and L reach (both special effects) can be executed as reach effects other than SP reach A (special effect). One type of reach effect may be used.

In the above embodiment, characters (fruit characters) are common motifs of the first special stage (fruit character town stage) and the second special stage (fruit character forest stage), but common motifs are items and backgrounds. , image color, or other effect elements. Specifically, for example, in both the first special stage and the second special stage, an orange border may be displayed on the display section 50a, and the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 may emit orange light. In this case, orange is the representative color of the stage, and both stages have orange as a common motif. It should be noted that the motif can be said to be the main production element that expresses the stage.

Also, in the above form, the fruit character appearance notice is a normal stage (when it is a low-probability non-time-saving state excluding 20 fluctuations after the end of time-saving). It may be configured to be executed in a special stage (fruit character town stage) or a second special stage (fruit character forest stage). In this case, the degree of expectation for the big win of the fruit character appearance notice should be made different between the normal stage and the special stage. Specifically, for example, when set to a special stage, the execution probability of the fruit character appearance notice is higher than when set to a normal stage, but the expectation of a big hit is lower. should be configured to With this configuration, it is possible for a player who has never seen a fruit character appearance notice on a normal stage to be able to see a fruit character appearance notice on a special stage, thereby improving the amusement of the game. be.

In the above form, in the high-probability short-time state and low-probable time-saving state, the expectation level when the reach is established with the production pattern of "3" or "5", the expectation when the reach is established with the production pattern of "7" However, the expectation level when the reach is established with the production pattern of "3" or "5" is almost the same as the expectation level when the reach is established with the production pattern of "7" (for example, one is If the expected jackpot is 70% and the other is expected to be jackpot 63%, 77%, etc.), it does not have to be exactly the same.

Also, in the above form, only the 16R probability variable jackpot was provided as the type of "probable variable jackpot" that can be elected based on the special drawing 2 lottery, but in addition to the 16R probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3), for example, 4R A probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 5) may be provided. And in this case, it is suggested that the “7” Zoro, which has the highest jackpot expectation during reach in the low-probability short-time state, is elected to the 16R probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3) in the short-time state. ("7" double eyes are 16R confirmed), and when the time saving state is reached, the expectation of the jackpot at the time of reach is the same as "7". A configuration that functions as a suggestion that the jackpot symbol 5) has been won may be used (the number of doubles of "3" and "5" is definite or almost definite for 4R). The jackpot game based on the 4R probability variable jackpot is called the first special game, and the jackpot game based on the 16R probability variable jackpot is called the second special game more advantageous to the player than the first special game.

Also, in the above form, the jackpot expectation when reach is established with production patterns other than "3", "5" and "7" Although the configuration is higher than the second privilege game state), in the case of a so-called ST machine, it is preferable to configure as follows. That is, the jackpot expectation degree when the reach is established in the production pattern other than "3", "5", and "7" is the first half of the ST period (the game period which is a high probability time saving state) (for example, up to 100 times out of ST160 times ) is higher than the second half (remaining 60 times). In this case, the first half of the ST period in the high-probability short working hours state corresponds to the first privilege game state, and the second half of the ST period in the high-probability short working hours state corresponds to the second privilege gaming state.

Also, in the above form, the jackpot expectation when reach is established with production patterns other than "3", "5" and "7" 2nd privilege game state), but it may be configured to be higher in the low-probability short-time state (second privilege game state) than in the high-probability short-time state (first privilege game state).

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

In the above-described form, the special figure 2 determination process is performed preferentially over the special figure 1 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 2 is performed preferentially over the variation display of the special figure 1). Special figure 1 determination processing is performed preferentially over special figure 2 determination processing (variation display of special figure 1 is performed preferentially than variation display of special figure 2) It may be configured. In this case, the special figure 1 lottery should be a lottery that is more advantageous than the special figure 2 lottery and makes it easier to win a big hit.

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

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

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

Also, not all jackpot game states may be configured to correspond to the "special game state advantageous to the player". For example, the jackpot game state scheduled to be controlled to a high probability state after that corresponds to a "special game state advantageous to the player", or a jackpot capable of winning a relatively large number of prize balls such as substantially 16R. The game state may be configured to correspond to a "special game state advantageous to the player".

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4. Invention B is a general term for inventions B1 to B5 below.

Invention A1:
Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player (processing related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101);
Special game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the determination (processing related to execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101);
A game state control means (processing related to game state setting by the game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to a privilege game state (high probability state) that is likely to be determined to execute the special game,
A plurality of production patterns (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) are variably displayed in each of the plurality of regions (left production pattern region 50b1, middle production pattern region 50b2, right production pattern region 50b3), and each A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) in which the special game is executed when the combination of the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the area is a specific combination (double eyes),
In the plurality of performance symbols in a predetermined game state (normal game state), a first performance symbol group (odd number symbol: 1 3, 5, 7) and a second effect symbol group (even number symbols: 2, 4, 6) that may not enter the privilege game state,
In the variable display, when the reach is formed by the performance symbols included in the first performance symbol group and when the reach is formed by the performance symbols included in the second performance symbol group, the specific A gaming machine characterized in that the degree of expectation (the degree of expectation for a big win) for displaying a combination is different (see FIG. 34(A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the performance symbols forming the ready-to-win state belong to the first performance symbol group suggesting that the privilege game state will be entered, or the second performance symbols that may not lead to the privilege game state. Depending on whether it belongs to the group, the expectation for the display of a specific combination, that is, the expectation for the execution of the special game, differs. Therefore, an improvement in amusement is expected.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
In the variable display, when the reach is formed by the production patterns (1, 3, 5, 7) included in the first production pattern group, the production pattern (2 A gaming machine characterized in that the degree of expectation is higher (see FIG. 34(A)) than when reach is formed in 4.6).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the ready-to-win state is reached with the effect pattern that suggests the privilege game state (that is, the effect symbol that is advantageous for the player), the effect that the privilege game state may not be entered. Expectations for execution of the special game can be expected more than when reaching reach with the symbol. Therefore, it is possible to excite the player's feelings when the ready-to-win state is established. Therefore, an improvement in amusement is expected.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The degree of expectation varies depending on which of the performance symbols included in the first performance pattern group the reach is formed (the expectation of the jackpot is "Reach of 7>Reach of 3>Reach of 5> A game machine characterized by the fact that there is a relationship of "reach of 1").

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the degree of expectation for execution of the special game is different even between the performance symbols belonging to the first performance symbol group suggesting the privilege game state. Therefore, when a ready-to-win state is formed with highly anticipated performance symbols, the player's feelings become even more exciting. Therefore, it is expected that the amusement of the game will be further improved.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to Invention A3,
The first production pattern group includes a first production pattern (7) in which the degree of expectation when reach is formed is the first degree of expectation (for example, about 80%), and A second performance pattern (3) that is a lower second expectation (for example, about 20%) and a third performance design that is a third expectation (for example, about 10%) lower than the second expectation (5) A game machine characterized by comprising:

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, at least three different expectations are set even for the performance symbols belonging to the first performance symbol group. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of determining which production pattern will achieve the ready-to-win, and further improvement of the game amusement can be expected.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of the game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-088989, it is determined whether it is a big hit based on the ball entering the start port, A jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player is executed based on the result of the determination. In the gaming machine described in this document, the performance symbols are variably displayed based on the result of determination as to whether or not the game is a big hit, and are stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating the determination result. When the jackpot game is executed, after the performance symbol becomes ready-to-win, a predetermined ready-to-win performance is performed, and double eyes indicating winning of the jackpot are stopped and displayed. However, there is still room for improvement with respect to the variable display of the effect symbols as described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2019-088989 in order to improve the interest of the game.

The above-described invention A is a gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-088989, in which "a first effect symbol group that suggests entering a privilege game state after a special game ends, and a privilege game state that does not occur. There is a second production pattern group that is possible, and when the reach is formed with the production patterns included in the first production pattern group in the variable display, and the reach is formed with the production patterns included in the second production pattern group. is formed, the degree of expectation for displaying a specific combination suggesting that a special game will be executed is different." As a result, each invention of invention A can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game through presentation" (provides an action and effect).

Invention B1:
Determination means for determining whether or not to make a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player (processing related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101);
Special game state control means for controlling the special game state based on the result of the determination (processing related to control of the jackpot game state by the game control microcomputer 101);
With production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a special effect (for example, SP reach A) for notifying whether or not the special game state will be entered,
A gaming machine characterized by being able to change to a first special stage (fruit character town stage, FIG. 40(C)) different from a normal stage when it is notified that the special game state will not be entered in the special performance. (Pachinko machine PY1).

According to the game machine of this configuration, when it is notified that the special game state will not be entered in the special performance, the change to the first special stage is performed, so that the disappointment caused by the notification that the special game state will not be entered is made. It can be expected to alleviate the feeling of being depressed and promote a change of mood. As a result, it can be expected to improve the amusement of the game.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The effect control means can execute other special effects (for example, SP reach B, L reach) different from the special effect as effects for notifying whether or not the special game state will be entered,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the special performance is a performance with a higher degree of expectation for the special game state than the other special performances.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, by changing to the first special stage, it is possible to alleviate the strong disappointment when notifying that the special game state will not be entered in the special performance with high expectation of the special game state, It is possible to suppress the decrease in motivation to play.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to Invention B2,
Privilege game state control means (process related to control of time-saving state by game control microcomputer 101) which is more advantageous to the player than normal game state and can be controlled to a privileged game state (time-saving state) different from the special game state. with
The effect control means controls a second special stage (fruit character forest stage, FIG. 41(D)) different from the normal stage and the first special stage in accordance with the transition from the privilege game state to the normal game state. ) is a game machine characterized by controlling to

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when returning from the privilege game state to the normal game state, control is performed to the second special stage, so that it is possible to alleviate the disappointment caused by returning to the normal game state. becomes.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to Invention B3,
The gaming machine, wherein the first special stage and the second special stage have a common motif (fruit character).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the first special stage is controlled when it is notified that the special game state will not be entered in the special performance, and the second stage is controlled when the privilege game state returns to the normal game state. 2 special stages are related by a common motif, it is easy for the player to recognize the significance of both stages (they are stages for alleviating feelings of disappointment, etc.).

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to Invention B4,
When the normal stage is controlled, the production control means may execute a specific production related to the common motif (announcement of fruit character appearance, FIG. 42(B)),
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect in the normal stage is executed as an effect with a high degree of expectation for the special game state (see FIG. 37).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the specific performance related to the common motif is executed as a performance with a high degree of expectation for the special game state from the time when it is controlled to the normal stage, the second having the motif is executed. When controlled to the 1st special stage or the 2nd special stage, it is possible to make the player feel that he/she can expect to enter the special game state, and to improve the amusement of the game.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of the game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-088989, it is determined whether it is a big hit based on the ball entering the start port, Based on the result of the determination, it is controlled to a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, whether or not a special game state is entered is notified by executing a predetermined effect such as battle reach based on the result of determination as to whether or not the game is a big win. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the interest of the game with respect to the execution of the effect for notifying whether or not the special game state is entered as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-088989.

The above-described invention B is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2019-088989. It is possible to change to a first special stage that is different from ". As a result, each invention of invention B can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game through presentation" (provides an action and effect).

PY1 Pachinko machine 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 101 Game control microcomputer 121 Production control microcomputer EZ1 Left production pattern EZ2 Middle production pattern EZ3 Right production pattern G60 Lemon character image G61 Apple Character image G62... Strawberry character image G64... Lemon character image G65... Apple character image G66... Strawberry character image G90... Fruit character town background image G91... Fruit character forest background image G102... Normal daytime background image G106... Time saving background image

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
special game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the determination ;
an effect executing means capable of executing a variable effect that variably displays a plurality of effect symbols in each of the plurality of areas and stops and displays in a manner that indicates the result of the determination;
A gaming machine in which the special game is executed when the combination of the effect symbols stopped and displayed in each area in the variable effect is a specific combination,
The plurality of production designs include a first production design and a second production design different from the first production design,
In the normal game state , when reach is formed with the first performance symbol in the variable performance, the degree of expectation that the specific combination is displayed in the variable performance is the first degree of expectation. , an expectation level that the specific combination is displayed in the variable performance when the reach is formed with the second performance symbols in the variable performance is a second expectation level lower than the first expectation level. the law of nature,
When the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, the degree of expectation that the specific combination is displayed in the variable performance when reach is formed with the second performance symbol in the variable performance is The game machine is characterized in that, when a ready-to-win state is formed with the first performance symbols in the variable performance, the degree of expectation for displaying the specific combination in the variable performance is equal to that of the expected degree.

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