JP7281163B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in gaming machines, determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and special games or the like that are advantageous to the player are performed based on the result of the determination. Also, the result of the determination may be expressed with various effects on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display installed in the gaming machine. For example, Patent Literature 1 below describes a game machine that displays a battle scene between a hero character and a monster character on a variable display device, and displays an effect that the player who eliminates the opponent's vitality graph wins.

JP-A-2006-95333

By the way, there is room for improvement in the presentation performed in the game machine in order to increase the interest in the game.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Effect means including sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound and display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display unit;
an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect using the effect means;
A gaming machine comprising a determination means for determining whether or not to set a special game state advantageous to the player,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect in which the visual field range displayed on the display unit can be changed within a specific image wider than the visual field range,
In the specific effect, a specific display expressing a predetermined motif can be displayed at a predetermined position of the specific image, and a specific sound corresponding to the specific display can be output by the sound output means,
After the specific effect, it is possible to execute a subsequent effect in which a motif related to the specific display displayed within the field of view in the specific effect appears,
As the specific production,
As the specific display, a first specific display expressing a first motif and a second specific display expressing a second motif different from the first motif can be displayed at different positions, and the first specific display and the a first specific effect capable of outputting the specific sound corresponding to each of the second specific displays ;
As the specific display, a second specific effect is executed in which the first specific display can be displayed, the second specific display is not displayed, and the specific sound corresponding to the first specific display can be output. is possible and
The first specific effect and the second specific effect can suggest that the possibility of entering the special game state is different,
After the first specific effect, a first subsequent effect in which the first motif and the second motif appear can be executed as the subsequent effect,
After the second specific effect, as the subsequent effect, a second subsequent effect in which the first motif appears but the second motif does not appear can be executed,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, after the second specific effect, the subsequent effect in which the first motif does not appear and the second motif appears is not executed.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of amusement through performance.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a select button; 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 the search production of 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; 4 is a flowchart of switch processing; 4 is a flowchart of search table processing; (A) is an example of a select button, (B) is an example of a sub-search table, and (C) is an example of a search background image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production|presentation flow of the special figure fluctuation|variation production|presentation based on the characteristic part of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of search production|presentation, and each production|presentation flow of a search production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the specific example at the time of the start of three-person search production|presentation. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific example of the visual field range when the first teammate character is found in the three-person search effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of a field of view range when a second teammate character is found in a three-person search effect; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific example of a field of view range when a third teammate character is found in a three-person search effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of the effect of discovering the first ally character; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of a presentation effect for discovering a second teammate character; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of a third teammate character discovery effect; It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a battle effect that can be performed after the three-person search effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example at the time of the start of two-person search production|presentation. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a battle effect that can be performed after the two-person search effect. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the volume of each sound data for each divided area when the visual field range is near the center; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the volume of each sound data for each divided area when the visual field range is near the right end; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the volume of each sound data for each divided area when the visual field range is near the left end;

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 6. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). In addition, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

As shown in 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. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1.

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

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. . Furthermore, a select button 42 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 at a location beside the normal button 40 .

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.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the select button 42. As shown in FIG. The select button 42 of this embodiment is a cross key that enables selection in four directions (up, down, left, and right). That is, the select button 42 has an up button 43 , a down button 44 , a left button 45 and a right button 46 .

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

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

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

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

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" ) and the variable display of special figure 1. 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" ) and the variable display of special figure 2. 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. 4, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail. Inside the second big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning hole 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward is provided. It is

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

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

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

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Only in a 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, as shown in FIG. 3, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, two game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning holes are ejected 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. 5, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 indicator 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure that is variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. In addition, the display device 8 has a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of special figures 1 pending (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 indicator 81a is suspended), which will be described later. And the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b which displays the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number that the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b is withheld) which will be described later is included.

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

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

The special figure indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery by its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays "□□■■□□■■" (□: lighting, ■ : off), the jackpot pattern consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure indicator 81 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 determination 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) can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation", and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". In addition, the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number are collectively referred to as "special figure relation random number".

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is not being executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number". 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. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device, such as one configured with a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (electro luminescence) display, as long as it can display an image. may The directions indicated by the up button 43, the down button 44, the left button 45, and the right button 46 of the select button 42 correspond to the up, down, left, and right directions of the display section 50a of the image display device 50, respectively. In other words, for example, when an effect image that can be operated by the select button 42 is displayed on the display unit 50a, it is possible to perform operation inputs up, down, left, and right in the effect image with each button of the select button 42.

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. 6(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. 7 and 8. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, 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 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100 , or a backup power supply circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120 .

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

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

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

Various sensors and 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 . Further, the firing device 72 is connected with a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting solenoid 72s so that the game ball is shot with the strength according to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the shooting volume knob 72b. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

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

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

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

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

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, 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, a special button detection switch 41a, and a select button detection switch 42a. 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. The select button detection switch 42a is a group of detection switches for the select buttons 42 (the upper button 43, the lower button 44, the left button 45, and the right button 46). That is, the select button detection switch 42a includes an upper button detection switch 43a and a lower button detection switch 44a for detecting that the upper button 43, the lower button 44, the left button 45, and the right button 46 of the select button 42 are pressed, respectively. , a left button detection switch 45a, and a right button detection switch 46a. Each detection switch 40a, 41a, 42a outputs a signal to the sub-control board 120 according to the detected content. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55m for driving the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56m for driving the under-board movable device 56, and a frame drive motor for driving 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 and emission color, also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16. FIG. The tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 16 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" to 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" that will be described later, 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 a general pattern start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (normal pattern lottery, variable display of general pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 9A, normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern 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. 10(A). The hit determination table is associated with game states, which will be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time-saving hit determination table) used in a non-time-saving state and a hit determination table (time-saving hit determination table) used in a time-saving state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 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. 10(B). The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12. - 特許庁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 win 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, and performs the series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of the special figure, jackpot game, game state setting). Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for judging the jackpot symbol type. A reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. The random number is also called judgment information. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

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

In each jackpot determination table, a judgment value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot and loss, which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 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. 11(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. 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.

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

There are multiple types of jackpot patterns, and in each jackpot pattern type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot pattern type random number (jackpot pattern type random number) is distributed to the jackpot pattern type that is the result of the jackpot pattern type determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 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. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

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

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment is for determining whether or not to generate a reach with a special figure fluctuation effect described later according to a 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 a reach is generated) by determining the acquired random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 11(C), the number of reach random numbers determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" differs between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. In addition, it is possible to change the probability of being determined to have reach as appropriate. Below, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is called "loss with reach", and "no reach (not generate reach)". This is sometimes called "no reach".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be called by a name associated with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production. be. For example, the special figure variation pattern related to the jackpot is referred to as "jackpot variation". 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 variation pattern that the special figure variation effect ends with N reach is called "N jackpot variation". 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. In addition, when collectively referring to the SP big hit and the SP loss fluctuation, it is called SP fluctuation.

In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern which relates to the big hit where the special figure fluctuation production ends immediately after the reach is called “reach immediate jackpot fluctuation”. On the other hand, the special figure variation pattern related to the loss that the special figure variation production ends immediately after reach is called "immediate loss variation".

3-2-5. Prefetching Determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination according to a prefetching determination table as shown in FIG. 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. 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, The type and opening time of the big winning opening to be opened, the time to be closed until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), etc. are included. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15 after the stop display of the special figure.

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

The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 15 is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that has been won is the jackpot pattern A (see FIG. 11(B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that has been 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. 4(B)) for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening 15 is started. Therefore, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). In this way, in combination with a certain operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a certain opening and closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening and closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big win game, the game ball is placed in the specific area in the big win game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering 16.

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the time saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-working time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability (eg, 59936/65536) higher than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) determined to be a hit in the non-time saving state (FIG. 10(A)). Therefore, the time-saving state has a larger number of hit determinations per unit time.

Thus, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, and the game balls are likely to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. That is, the time-saving state is a ball-entering support state in which the ball-entering by the electric chew 12D is supported. 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. 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. 17 to 24. 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. 17A-1, a customer waiting demonstration animation 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. 17(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. 17B-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. 17(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a; As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (normal nighttime background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure fluctuation effect is performed once or more times. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal front-stage performance mode before reach is established and a normal rear-stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the normal front stage effect mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A custom background image will be displayed. Also, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B-4, a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the probability variation performance mode includes a probability variation front stage performance mode before the reach is established and a probability variation rear stage performance mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the variable probability front stage effect mode, the probability variable background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the variable probability latter stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when a special figure variation performance is being performed in the "low-probability high-base game state", and is a performance mode indicating a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B-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 production mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening production is performed in which a winning image G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17(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. 17(C-3), the ending image G111 suggesting the production mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls are indicated on the display unit 50a. A jackpot ending effect 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. 18A, it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed.

In FIG. 18(A), the left effect pattern region 50b1, the middle effect pattern region 50b2, the right effect pattern region 50b3, and the small pattern region 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect pattern region 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. 18 (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 variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss variation", as shown in FIG. 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. 18(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. 19 (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 regard to the stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggesting a failure, the loose stitches when the ready-to-win is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches", and the loose stitches when the ready-to-win is established are referred to as "reach-separate stitches". . 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. 20(B), an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only production is reached, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 20 (C-1), the display unit At 50a, an effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character (ally character) wins the battle and stands tall) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a stop mode (so-called big win) suggesting a big win. Double eyes) to 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, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. ) is performed, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose 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.

In addition, in the SP reach of this form, a search effect is performed before the battle effect. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a search effect. In the search effect, as shown in FIG. 21, a search background image GT is displayed as a background image. The search background image GT is one of the SP reach background images G113. Furthermore, in the search effect, it is possible to display the first friend character CM1, which is a friend character, and the enemy character CT, which is an enemy character.

FIG. 21 shows a visual field range SH that is displayed on the display unit 50a. The visual field range SH has a smaller area than the search background image GT. Therefore, in the search rendering, the entire range of the search background image GT is not displayed on the display section 50a at the same time, but only the range within the visual field range SH is displayed. In the search effect, the up button 43, the down button 44, the left button 45, and the right button 46 of the select button 42 can be used to move the visual field range SH up, down, left, and right within the range of the search background image GT. As a result, in the search effect, the player can use the select button 42 to perform a search operation for finding the first teammate character CM1 or the like. As a result, in the SP reach of this form, a new interest is provided in which a battle effect is executed in which the ally character found in the search effect participates.

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 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the big hit determination is "losing", and 30% when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit", It is possible to set the SP reach B's jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach A's 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 that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special lottery was a "jackpot" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is an effect for making the player expect a big win. function as In addition, the execution time of the ready-to-win effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the ready-to-win effect of the SP ready-to-win (FIGS. 12 and 13). Therefore, in the reach effect of the L reach, for example, a shorter moving image than the reach effect of the SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the ready-to-win effect of the L-to-win can be changed as appropriate. In addition, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the ready-to-reach production of SP reach is executed expansively after the ready-to-reach production of L reach.

4-3. Suspended Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a suspended icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 22(A). The pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4, depending on the special figure 1 pending number or the special figure 2 pending number, each A pending icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 22A, it is possible to provide an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

It should be noted that the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the pending icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number, or a display area that displays only one of them. 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. 22 (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 production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a 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. 23(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. In addition, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss variation), it is possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called fake effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 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. 24 (A) 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. Then, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display portion 50a (that is, from the original position to the operating position), suggesting the expectation of a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

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. 25 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. 9A and 9B 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. 26, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), first, the output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B includes the execution period of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main-side timer interrupt processing ( S005) is completed and the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

After the special operation process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107). 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. 25), 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 opening sensor is generated.

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

In the second starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special symbol 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. Moreover, 2nd prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 relation random number and the 2nd prefetching determination table (refer FIG. 14). In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 loss, 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 caused to start variable display of the special figure 2.

Special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 2 determination processing and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 relationship random number of the first area is special. It is cleared from the FIG. 2 reservation storage unit 105b. In this way, the 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 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, the symbol specifying command may include information indicating the type of the missing symbol.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, and the special figure 1 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern determination table, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit determination is loss, reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. In addition, the determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (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 being 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. It is cleared from the FIG. 1 reservation storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, to generate a special figure 1 reservation number command representing the special figure 1 reservation number after the processing.

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

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

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the currently stopped and displayed special symbol is a big winning symbol, the game state is shifted to a big winning game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, it generates a high-probability end command indicating transition to the normal-probability state. In addition, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost pattern and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. And the time saving end command which shows transition to 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. 27 to 31. 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. Through the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or). In this way, various productions (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, operation production, look-ahead 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 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 28, 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, switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the operation detection signal for the operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a, the special button detection switch 41a, and the select button detection switch 42a. do. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at the timing suitable for the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process, etc., which will be described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control 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. 29, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), effect data creation processing (S4204), switch state Acquisition processing (S4205) and switch processing (S4206) are sequentially performed.

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.). I do. In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. For example, in the 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 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. In the switch state acquisition process (S4205), the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Based on the switch data stored in the RAM 94, the next switch process (S4206) is performed.

[4. Switch processing]
In the switch process (S4206), as shown in FIG. 30, first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special button detection switch 41a is ON (S4301). More specifically, it is determined whether switch data stored in the RAM 94 includes switch data based on the detection signal of the special button detection switch 41a in the above-described switch state acquisition process (S4205). If the special button detection switch 41a is ON (YES in S4301), then it is determined whether or not it is within the operation valid period of the special button 41 related to the operation effect (S4302). Then, if it is within the valid operation period of the special button 41 (YES at S4302), drive data for operating the on-board movable device 55 is set in a predetermined output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4303), and the process proceeds to step S4304. On the other hand, if NO is determined in either step S4301 or S4302, the process proceeds to step S4304.

In step S4304, it is determined whether or not the select button detection switch 42a is ON. That is, the select button detection switch 42a (up button detection switch 43a, down button detection switch 44a, left button detection switch 45a, right button detection switch 46a) is stored in the switch data stored in the RAM 94 in the switch state acquisition process (S4205) described above. It is determined whether or not there is switch data based on the detection signal of . If the select button detection switch 42a is ON (YES in S4304), then it is determined whether or not it is within the operation effective period of the select button 42 related to the search effect (S4305). If it is within the effective period of operation of the select button 42 (YES in S4305), the select button operation command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4306), and search table processing (to be described later) is performed (S4307). finish. The select button operation command set in the RAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the next command transmission processing (S4004). Further, the image control board 140 moves the visual field range SH based on the received select button operation command in the search effect. On the other hand, if NO is determined in either step S4304 or S4305, this processing ends.

[4. Search table processing]
In the search table process (S4307), first, as shown in FIG. 31, the effect control microcomputer 121 operates the sub search table STT (FIG. 32(B)) (S4401). The sub search table STT is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control microcomputer 121 . The sub-search table STT is a coordinate plane (X-axis and Y-axis) corresponding to the search background image GT (FIG. 32(C)) relating to the search effect. Also, the visual field area SHA is arranged in the sub-search table STT. The visual field area SHA is movable within the sub-search table STT, and corresponds to the visual field range SH displayed on the display section 50a during the search performance. Then, when the select button 42 (FIG. 32A) is operated within the operation effective period related to the search effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 sub-searches the visual field area SHA based on the operation of the select button 42. Move within the table STT. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the position even when the visual field range SH moves within the search background image GT in the search effect by the processing (S4401) for operating the sub-search table STT. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the viewing area SHA is within the teammate character discovery area (S4402), following the operation of the sub search table STT (S4401). In the sub-search table STT, a first teammate character discovery area CMA, which is one of the teammate character discovery areas, is arranged as hatched in FIG. 32(B). The first ally character discovery area CMA corresponds to the first ally character CM1 displayed during the search presentation. That is, the first teammate character discovery area CMA is a range in which the first teammate character CM1 is displayed within the visual field range SH that moves in correspondence with the visual field area SHA when the visual field area SHA exists inside it. It is defined. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 of this embodiment determines that the visual field area SHA is within the first teammate character discovery area CMA when the entire visual field area SHA overlaps the first teammate character discovery area CMA (S4402). YES), the found display command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4403), and this processing ends. On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 121 of this embodiment determines that the visual field area SHA is not within the first teammate character discovery area CMA when even a portion of the visual field area SHA does not overlap with the first teammate character discovery area CMA. (NO in S4402), and this process ends without setting the discovery display command (S4403). For example, if there is a period during which the first ally character CM1 is not displayed (a period during which the first ally character CM1 cannot be found) even if the visual range SH moves to the position where the first ally character CM1 is displayed, The setting or non-setting of the first teammate character discovery area CMA may be performed according to the display or non-display of the first teammate character CM1. In addition, when an ally character other than the first ally character CM1 appears, an ally character discovery area may be provided for each ally character.

The found display command set in the RAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the next command transmission processing (S4004). Also, the discovery display command is a command for displaying a discovery display on the display unit 50a based on the discovery of a teammate character in the search effect. This discovery display will be described in detail later.

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), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), switch process (S4206), etc.) is executed so that selection A special figure variation effect corresponding to the sub-variation pattern 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. Note that one of the features of the pachinko game machine PY1 is the search effect in which the visual field range SH can be changed by operating the select button 42. FIG.

Using FIGS. 33 to 44, according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101, the special figure variation production that can be executed by the performance control microcomputer 121 will be described. First, the main effects that the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute in the special figure variation effect will be described.

A. Normal variation It is a production that may be performed according to the start of the variable display of the special figure. Since it is performed first in the special figure fluctuation production, it functions as a production that suggests that the special figure fluctuation production has been started.

B. Reach This is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol after the "normal variation". Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it functions as an effect that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since it may develop into a reach production such as "character reach" or "match reach" after that, it also functions as a production that suggests that a reach production may be performed.

C. N Reach This is an effect that may be performed after "Reach" is established. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

D. Character reach This is an effect that may be performed after "N reach", and is a reach effect in which an effect is performed according to the type of player. Since it is more likely to be played when the result of the big win determination is "big win" than when it is "losing", it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that a big win game will be played. In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when it develops to "character reach" after "N reach" than when it ends with "N reach", it is possible to play a jackpot game more than "N reach". It also functions as a production that suggests a high degree of sexuality.

E. Developing production This is a production that may be performed after the "N reach", and is a premonitory production showing the state before the battle of the characters. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it functions as an effect that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since the "battle reach" is performed after that, it also functions as an effect suggesting that the "battle reach" will be performed.

F. Battle Reach This is a rendition performed after the "development rendition", and is a reach rendition showing how the characters are battling. Since it is more likely to be played when the result of the big win determination is "big win" than when it is "losing", it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that a big win game will be played. In addition, since it is easier for a jackpot game to be played when “N reach” develops into “battle reach” than when “N reach” develops into “character reach”, “battle reach” is “ It also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "character reach".

G. Battle production This is an production performed in the “battle reach”, and is an production in which the characters battle. In addition, the win or loss of the battle in the battle production suggests that the big win game will be played or that the game is lost, so it functions as a production that suggests whether or not the big win game will be played.

H. Search effect This effect is performed in the “Battle Reach”, and is an effect that enables a search for finding a character to fight. Further, since the "battle effect" may be performed after that, it functions as an effect suggesting that the "battle effect" will be performed. In addition, since the possibility of the big win game being played differs depending on the characters found in the search performance, it also functions as a performance suggesting whether or not the big win game will be played (expectation for the big win game to be played).

Next, the production flow of the main special figure fluctuation production will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 displays the production image on the display unit 50a in the special figure fluctuation production, and according to the display of the production image, the light emission production using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the speaker 52 are used. It is possible to perform the sound production and the

In the special figure variation performance where the special figure 1 variation pattern is "SP jackpot variation" and "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. A production flow composed of "Production" → "Battle Reach" is executed. In the "development production", the "movable body production" may be performed, and in the "battle reach", the "search production" and the "battle production" may be carried out.

In the special figure variation performance in which the special figure 1 variation pattern is "L jackpot variation" and "L loss variation", as shown in FIG. Reach” is executed. In this special figure variation production, "movable body production", "search production", and "battle production" are not performed.

In the special figure variation performance of the special figure 1 variation pattern "N jackpot variation" and "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. A production flow is executed. In this special figure variation production, "movable body production", "search production", and "battle production" are not performed.

Next, the “search effect” executed in battle reach will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute any one of a "three-person appearance search effect", a "two-person appearance search effect", and a "one-person appearance search effect" as the "search effect". be. First, as shown in FIG. 34A, in the ``three-person appearance search effect'', three characters, ie, a ``first ally character'', a ``second ally character'', and a ``third ally character'' appear during the search effect. do. In addition, while the "first ally character" appears (is displayed) during the period of the search effect, the "second ally character" and the "third ally character" do not appear ( (hidden) period. Specifically, the "second ally character" and the "third ally character" do not appear together at the beginning of the search presentation, and thereafter, the "second ally character" and the "second ally character" appear during the search presentation. 3 friendly characters" appear in this order. That is, the "second ally character" and the "third ally character" have a period during which they cannot be found during the search presentation.

As shown in FIG. 34B, in the "two-person appearance search effect", two of the "first ally character" and the "second ally character" appear during the search effect. Further, while the "first ally character" appears during the period of the search effect, the "second ally character" does not appear at the beginning of the search effect, and after that, the search effect appears. It is designed to appear during the performance. In the "single appearance search effect", as shown in FIG. 34(C), only the "first ally character" appears during the search effect. Also, the "first ally character" appears during the period of the search effect.

In the search effect, the larger the number of teammate characters that can be found, the easier it is for the jackpot game to be played thereafter. That is, since the jackpot game is more likely to be played when the "two-person appearance search effect" is performed than when the "one-person appearance search effect" is performed, the "two-person appearance search effect" is It functions as an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than the "one-person appearance search effect". In addition, since the jackpot game is more likely to be performed when the "three-person appearance search effect" is performed than when the "two-person appearance search effect" is performed, the "three-person appearance search effect" It functions as an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than in the "two-person appearance search effect". Furthermore, the appearance of the "second ally character" functions as an effect suggesting that the possibility of a jackpot game being played is higher than the appearance of the "first ally character". In addition, the appearance of the "third ally character" functions as an effect suggesting that the possibility of a jackpot game being played is higher than the appearance of the "second ally character".

Next, how the "battle reach" is performed will be described. First, the "battle reach" when the "three-person appearance search effect" is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 42. FIG. As shown in FIG. 35, at the start of the "three-person appearance search effect" of this embodiment, the position of the visual field range SH is set near the center of the search background image GT. Also, an enemy character CT is arranged near the center of the search background image GT. Therefore, only the enemy character CT is displayed on the display section 50a at the start of the "three-person appearance search effect".

On the other hand, the arrangement of the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3, which are images of the first ally character, the second ally character, and the third ally character, respectively, is as shown in FIG. The position is close to the outer edge of the background image GT. Further, as described above, the second ally character CM2 and the third ally character CM3 do not actually appear at the start of the “three-person appearance search effect”. Therefore, at the start of the "three-person appearance search effect", the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 are not displayed on the display section 50a.

FIG. 36 shows that the select button 42 has been operated and the visual field range SH has been moved to a position where the first ally character CM1 can be discovered. After that, by operating the select button 42, the visual field range SH can be moved to a position where the second ally character CM2 and the third ally character CM3 can be found, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, respectively. Then, when the visual field range SH is moved to the position shown in FIG. 37 while the second ally character CM2 is appearing, the second ally character CM2 can be found. Further, when the visual field range SH is moved to the position shown in FIG. 38 while the third ally character CM3 is appearing, the third ally character CM3 can be found.

Here, as described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment is capable of grasping the position of the visual field range SH from the sub-search table STT in the search effect, and the position of the first ally character CM1 within the visual field range SH. is displayed. Further, when the first ally character CM1 is displayed within the visual field range SH, the image control board 140 is caused to perform a discovery presentation in which a discovery display is displayed on the display section 50a.

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing how the first teammate character CM1 discovery effect is performed in the search effect. As shown in FIG. 39(A), when the visual field range SH is moved and the first ally character CM1 is displayed on the display unit 50a, a scope image is displayed as a discovery effect as shown in FIG. 39(B). GS is displayed. The scope image GS is displayed in an arrangement superimposed on the first ally character CM1. With this scope image GS, it is possible to appropriately inform the player that the first teammate character CM1 has been found. Further, after displaying the scope image GS, as shown in FIG. 39C, as a discovery effect, a first teammate character appearance image GC1 is displayed. The first teammate character appearance image GC1 is displayed as a so-called cut-in image so that the image of the first teammate character is inserted in the foreground of the display section 50a. With this first ally character appearance image GC1, it is possible to appropriately inform the player that the first ally character CM1 has been discovered.

This discovery effect is the same for the second ally character and the third ally character. That is, when the visual field range SH moves and the second ally character CM2 is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 40(A)), the scope image GS is displayed as a discovery effect (FIG. 40(B)). , the second teammate character appearance image GC2 is displayed (FIG. 40(C)). Further, when the visual field range SH is moved and the third ally character CM3 is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 41(A)), a scope image GS is displayed as a discovery effect (FIG. 41(B)). , the third teammate character appearance image GC3 is displayed (FIG. 41(C)).

After all of the first ally character, the second ally character, and the third ally character are discovered and the third discovery effect is performed, the "battle effect" is started. In the "battle effect", first, as shown in FIG. 42(A), a ready-to-reach image is displayed on the display section 50a in a manner indicating that the SP ready-to-win has started. In the ready-to-win image in the "battle effect" after the "three-person appearance search effect", the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 discovered in the search effect are displayed. Furthermore, in the "battle effect" in which three ally characters appear, the ready-to-win mode is achieved for three sets of number combinations. A so-called 3-line reach image is shown. After that, as shown in FIG. 42B, a "battle effect" is performed in which the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 battle the enemy character CT. Then, in the case of "SP jackpot change", as shown in FIG. 42(C), the display unit 50a displays an effect suggesting a jackpot by the winning teammate character, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed. A stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called parallel) that suggests a big win. On the other hand, in the case of "SP Loss Variation", as shown in FIG. 42(D), the winning enemy character performs an effect suggesting a loss, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop suggesting a loss. Stop display is performed in a manner (so-called loose stitches). In this embodiment, even if all of the first, second, and third ally characters cannot be found during the predetermined period specified in the "three-person appearance search effect," A "battle effect" is executed in which all three ally characters appear.

Next, the "battle reach" when the "two-person appearance search effect" is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44. FIG. As shown in FIG. 43, in this embodiment, the position of the visual field range SH is set near the center of the search background image GT even at the start of the “two-person appearance search effect”. Therefore, at the start of the “two-person appearance search effect”, only the enemy character CT is displayed on the display section 50a, and the first ally character CM1 and the second ally character CM2 are not displayed. there is Note that the "search effect for two-person appearance" is the same as the "search effect for three-person appearance" except that the third teammate character cannot be found.

After all of the first ally character and the second ally character are discovered and the second discovery effect is performed, the "battle effect" is started. In the "battle effect", first, as shown in FIG. 44(A), a ready-to-reach image is displayed on the display section 50a in a manner indicating that the SP ready-to-win has started. In the reach image in the "battle effect" after the "two-person appearance search effect", the first ally character CM1 and the second ally character CM2 discovered in the search effect are displayed. Furthermore, in the "battle effect" in which two ally characters appear, the ready-to-win mode is achieved for two sets of number combinations. A so-called two-line reach image is shown. After that, as shown in FIG. 44(B), a "battle effect" is performed in which the first ally character CM1 and the second ally character CM2 battle with the enemy character CT. Then, in the case of "SP jackpot change", as shown in FIG. 44(C), the display unit 50a displays an effect suggesting a jackpot by the winning teammate character, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed. A stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called parallel) that suggests a big win. On the other hand, in the case of "SP Loss Variation", as shown in FIG. 44(D), the winning enemy character performs an effect suggesting a loss, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop suggesting a loss. Stop display is performed in a manner (so-called loose stitches). Note that, in this embodiment, even if the first ally character and the second ally character cannot all be found during the predetermined period specified in the "two-person appearance search effect", the two ally characters will eventually appear as described above. "Battle production" that also appears will be executed.

Note that even when the “one-person appearance search effect” is performed, the “two-person appearance search effect” and the “three-person appearance search effect” are performed, except that neither the second ally character nor the third ally character can be found. is the same as if Further, in this embodiment, even if the first ally character cannot be found during the predetermined period specified in the ``single appearance search presentation'', the ``battle presentation'' in which the first ally character appears is executed.

Next, the sound effect in the search effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 45 to 47. FIG. FIG. 45(A) shows the position of the visual field range SH, and FIG. 45(B) shows the volume at the position of the visual field range SH. As shown in FIG. 45(B), in this embodiment, each of the divided regions X (X1 to X11) obtained by dividing the search background image GT in the left-right direction (X-axis direction) into a plurality of divided regions X is a source of generation. The sound data SX (SX1 to SX11) are set as follows. Therefore, the sound data SX for each divided area X can be reproduced. This sound data SX is stored in the performance ROM 123 .

Moreover, the production control microcomputer 121 of this embodiment can adjust the volume of the sound data SX for each sound data SX. Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can reproduce the sound data SX of the divided area X closer to the center of the visual field range SH while adjusting the volume so as to be larger. That is, in FIG. 45 where the visual field range SH is positioned near the center, the sound data SX6 of the divided area X6 where the visual field range SH is positioned at the center is reproduced with the largest volume. Furthermore, the volume of the sound data SX7 and SX8 of the divided areas X7 and X8 located in order on the right side of the divided area X6, although included in the visual field range SH, decreases in this order. The same applies to the sound data SX4 and SX5 of the divided areas X4 and X5 located on the left side of the divided area X6. As a result, the sound emitted from the image in the center of the visual field range SH is reproduced with a higher volume, and it is possible to give the player a sense of realism.

Further, in this embodiment, the sound data SX outside the visual field range SH can also be reproduced. That is, the reproduction range of the sound data SX is wider than the visual field range SH. Specifically, in FIG. 45 where the visual field range SH is located near the center, the volume of the sound data SX9, SX10, and SX11 of the divided areas X9, X10, and X11 located in order on the right side of the visual field range SH is not zero. . Also, for the outside of the visual field range SH, the sound data SX of the divided area X closer to the center of the visual field range SH is reproduced with a larger volume. That is, the volume of sound data SX9, SX10, and SX11 decreases in this order. The same applies to the sound data SX1, SX2, and SX3 of the divided areas X1, X2, and X3 located on the left side of the visual field range SH. As a result, it is possible to enhance the sense of realism in the search performance in which the visual field range SH can be moved.

Further, in this embodiment, the rate of decrease in the volume of the sound data SX, which decreases with the distance from the center of the visual field range SH, is larger outside the visual field range SH than inside the visual field range SH. Specifically, for example, a divided area X8 included at the right end of the visual field range SH and a divided area X7 included in the visual field range SH and adjacent to the divided area X8 on the side near the center of the visual field range SH. The difference between the sound data SX ((sound data SX7)-(sound data SX8)) is small. On the other hand, compared to this, the difference ((sound data SX8)-(sound data SX9)) is large. This makes it possible to focus the player's attention on the visual field range SH while enhancing the realism of the search performance.

Also, the sound data SX includes friend character sound data whose source is the friend character. Specifically, the sound data SX10 of the divided area X10 in which the first teammate character CM1 is located includes the first teammate character sound data CMS1 generated from the first teammate character CM1. The sound data SX6 of the divided area X6 in which the second teammate character CM2 is located includes the second teammate character sound data CMS2 generated from the second teammate character CM2. The sound data SX2 of the divided area X2 where the third teammate character CM3 is located includes the third teammate character sound data CMS3 generated from the third teammate character CM3. Therefore, when the field of view range SH approaches each teammate character, the volume of the teammate character sound data generated from the teammate character whose field of view range SH has approached increases. As a result, in the search effect, it is possible to assist in discovering a teammate character positioned outside the visual field range SH.

FIG. 46 shows the case where the visual field range SH is positioned near the right end of the search background image GT. Also when the visual field range SH is moved to the vicinity of the right end of the search background image GT (FIG. 46A), as described above, the sound data SX of the divided area X closer to the center of the visual field range SH , is reproduced while adjusting the volume to be large (FIG. 46(B)). Also, FIG. 47 shows a case where the visual field range SH is positioned near the left end of the search background image GT. Also when the visual field range SH is moved to the vicinity of the left end of the search background image GT (FIG. 47(A)), as described above, the sound data SX of the divided area X closer to the center of the visual field range SH , is reproduced while adjusting the volume to be large (FIG. 47(B)). As shown in FIGS. 46(B) and 47(B) , when the visual field range SH moves to the vicinity of the edge in the horizontal direction of the search background image GT, the edge opposite to the edge where the visual field range SH is located The volume of the sound data SX of the divided area X is zero. This is because setting the volume of the sound data SX in the divided area X which is somewhat away from the visual field range SH to zero can rather enhance the sense of realism.

8. Effect of the Embodiment As described above in detail, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment can display a predetermined effect image on the display unit 50a by using the image display device 50, the image display device 50, and the like. It is provided with a microcomputer 121 for control of executable effect, a select button 42 that can be operated and input by the player, and the like. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute a search effect in which the image display device 50 can display the search background image GT in a range wider than the visual field range SH displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, in the search effect, based on the operation input of the select button 42, the visual field range SH can be varied within the range of the search background image GT. As a result, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a search effect that allows the player to operate the display range of the display section 50a by operating the select button 42, which is a new effect that has not existed in the past. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of game interest through new presentations.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 at predetermined positions of the search background image GT in the search effect. It is possible. As a result, in the search performance, it is possible to provide the player with a new interest that has not existed in the past, that the player can find the teammate character.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 has a first friend character CM1, a second friend character CM2, a third friend character CM2, a third friend character CM2, and a Do not display character CM3. Therefore, it is possible to make the player more actively participate in the search performance.

Further, the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment has a game control microcomputer 101. As shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine whether or not to enter a special game state such as a jackpot game state that is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state, which is a normal game state. In addition, based on the determination of the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute SP jackpot fluctuations and SP loss fluctuations, which are special figure fluctuation effects, and battle reach (SP Reach), it is possible to execute a search effect. Also, in the search effect, the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, the third ally character CM3, and the like are displayed. Battle ready-to-win is an effect that can suggest that the possibility of entering the jackpot gaming state is higher when this is executed than when it is not executed. Therefore, the player can play the game while anticipating the battle reach in which the search effect is performed. Therefore, in the Battle Reach that the player has been waiting for, it is possible to execute a new search effect that has not existed in the past, and to further improve the game interest.

Further, the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment includes speakers 52 (left speaker 52L, right speaker 52R). Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute a search effect for moving the visual field range SH displayed on the display unit 50a based on the operation input of the select button 42. FIG. In the search performance, the sound output from the speaker 52 can be adjusted in correspondence with the image of the visual field range SH displayed on the display section 50a. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a high sense of realism in a new search performance that has not existed in the past.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the first friend character CM1, the second friend character CM2, the third friend character CM2, and the third friend character CM1, which are arranged at predetermined positions of the search background image GT, by the speaker 52 in the search effect. First teammate character sound data CMS1, second teammate character sound data CMS2, and third teammate character sound data CMS3 corresponding to teammate character CM3 can be output. Furthermore, even when the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 are outside the visual field SH, even when the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 are outside the visual field SH, the first ally character sound data CMS1 and the It is possible to output 2nd teammate character sound data CMS2 and 3rd teammate character sound data CMS3. Therefore, in the search effect, it is possible to make it easier to find the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 that are out of view.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls that the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 are within the field of view SH in the search effect when the state is outside the field of view. The volume of each of the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 may be made smaller than when they are positioned within the field of view. As a result, it is possible to concentrate the player's attention on the visual field range SH while enhancing the realism of the search performance.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, in the search effect, the closer the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 outside the visual field, the closer to the visual field range SH. It is possible to increase the volume of each of the first teammate character sound data CMS1, the second teammate character sound data CMS2, and the third teammate character sound data CMS3. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the visual field range SH has approached any one of the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3.

Further, the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment includes an image control board 140 capable of controlling the display of the image display device 50 under the control of the performance control microcomputer 121. FIG. The image control board 140 is capable of executing a search effect in which the image display device 50 can display a search background image GT in a range wider than the visual field range SH displayed on the display section 50a. Moreover, the effect control microcomputer 121 can cause the image control board 140 to vary the visual field range SH based on the operation input of the select button 42 in the search effect. Therefore, it is possible to execute a new search performance that has not existed in the past, in which the player can participate and operate the range displayed on the display unit 50a.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the image control board 140 can display the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 at predetermined positions of the search background image GT in the search effect. , the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the positions of the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 in the search background image GT.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs image control based on the fact that the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 are displayed within the visual range SH. It is possible to display discovery displays related to the displayed first ally character CM1, second ally character CM2, and third ally character CM3 on the substrate 140 . As a result, the player can easily recognize that the first ally character CM1, the second ally character CM2, and the third ally character CM3 searched for in the search performance have been found.

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.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the search effect is described as displaying at least one teammate character in the search background image, which is the specific image. However, for example, a pattern in which the friendly character is not displayed and cannot be found may be provided. In this case, for example, the battle effect may not be executed after the search effect.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which the visual field range displayed on the display unit of the image display device can be moved up, down, left, and right with respect to the search background image, which is the specific image. However, for example, the visual field range may be movable only in the vertical direction with respect to the search background image. Further, for example, the visual field range may be movable only in the horizontal direction with respect to the search background image. Further, for example, the viewing range may be movable in only one of upward, downward, leftward, and rightward directions with respect to the search background image. Further, for example, the specific image whose visual field range is variable may be three-dimensional instead of two-dimensional. Therefore, the viewing range may be variable in the depth direction of the specific image. In addition, by being able to move the visual field range in the depth direction, it is possible to further enhance the presence of the search effect.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the initial position of the teammate character is not arranged within the field of view range, and the teammate character is not displayed at the start of the search effect. However, the teammate character may be displayed within the field of view at the start of the search effect. However, in this case, the interest of searching for a teammate character in the search performance may be lost. Therefore, from the viewpoint of keeping the search effect highly interesting, it is preferable that the teammate character is not displayed within the visual field range at the start of the search effect. In addition, when the ally character is displayed within the visual field range at the start of the search performance, it is preferable to function as a so-called confirmation performance, informing that the jackpot game will be played after that.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the search effect with the larger number of displayable teammate characters functions as the effect suggesting that the possibility of the jackpot game being played is higher. However, it may be reversed. That is, the search effect with the smaller number of displayed ally characters may function as an effect suggesting that there is a higher possibility that a big winning game will be played. Also, for example, the search effect is not a effect that suggests the possibility of a jackpot game being played depending on the number of displayable teammate characters, but even if the number of displayable teammate characters is constant, , it may be an effect suggesting the possibility of a jackpot game being played.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the position of the teammate character in the search effect is fixed. However, the ally character may move during the search rendering. Also, for example, in the above embodiment, the arrangement of the plurality of teammate characters in the search effect is explained as different positions. However, the ally character may be displayed at the same position.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the search rendering has been described as being capable of moving the visual field range in the vertical and horizontal directions of the display unit. However, the search effect may include a mode in which the visual field range can be moved in the depth direction of the display unit. Further, for example, the search effect may include a mode in which enlarged display and reduced display are possible. Further, for example, in the above-described form, the search effect and the battle effect, described an example applied to the special figure 1 variation pattern, in addition, for example, it is also possible to apply to the special figure 2 variation pattern.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the search effect is described as searching for an ally character. However, the predetermined display searched for in the search performance may be other. For example, it may be an enemy character. Also, it may be an object instead of a character. Furthermore, it may be characters or the like. Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the visual field range movable effect is described as a search effect of searching for a predetermined display. However, for example, it may be produced in a mode of avoiding a predetermined display.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, in the search effect, a case is described in which divided areas are set only in the horizontal direction of the search background image. However, for example, divided regions may be set in the vertical direction of the search background image. Further, for example, divided regions may be set for both the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the search background image. Even in such a case, similar to the above-described case of setting divided areas in the left-right direction, sound data can be prepared for each divided area in a similar manner.

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.

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

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

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

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

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions A to C have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1:
production means including display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined production image on a display section (display section 50a);
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production using the production means,
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising operation means (select button 42) that allows an operation input by a player,
The production executing means is
The display means can execute a specific effect (search effect) capable of displaying a specific image (search background image GT) wider than the visual field range (visual field range SH) displayed on the display unit,
A game machine, wherein in the specific effect, the visual field range can be changed based on an operation input of the operation means.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, various effects are performed using display means such as a liquid crystal display. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333 describes a game machine that displays a battle scene between a hero character and a monster character on a variable display device, and performs an effect in which the player who loses the vitality graph of the opponent wins. there is However, there is still room for improvement in terms of presentation using the display means in order to improve the amusement of the game. The gaming machine of this configuration is capable of executing a specific effect capable of displaying a specific image in a wider range than the visual field range displayed on the display unit, in contrast to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333. In addition, in the specific effect, the field of view range can be changed based on the operation input of the operation means." That is, the gaming machine of this configuration can perform a new specific effect that has not existed in the past, in which the player can change the visual field range. It is possible to solve the problem of "providing a game machine" (to produce an effect).

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can display a predetermined suggestive display (first teammate character CM1 or the like) at a predetermined position of the specific image in the specific effect.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the player can search for the suggestive display, avoid the suggestive display, and the like in the specific effect. As a result, it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means may not display the suggestive display in the initial visual field range of the specific image in the specific effect.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the suggestive display is not made within the initial visual field range, so that the player can be made to more actively participate in the specific effect.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to Invention A2 or Invention A3,
Determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to set a special game state (jackpot game state, etc.) advantageous to the player,
The effect executing means can execute the specific effect based on the result of the determination,
The gaming machine, wherein the suggestive display is a display that suggests that the possibility of entering the special game state is higher when it is displayed than when it is not displayed.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the game can proceed advantageously with the suggestive display, so it is possible to make the player actively participate in the specific performance with a sense of anticipation.

Invention B1:
effect means including sound output means (speaker 52) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, and display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display portion (display portion 50a);
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production using the production means,
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising operation means (select button 42) that allows an operation input by a player,
The production executing means is
Based on the operation input, it is possible to execute a specific effect (search effect) for changing the effect image displayed on the display unit,
The game machine, wherein in the specific effect, the sound output from the sound output means can be adjusted in accordance with the change of the image displayed on the display section.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, various effects are performed using display means such as a liquid crystal display. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333 describes a game machine that displays a battle scene between a hero character and a monster character on a variable display device, and performs an effect in which the player who loses the vitality graph of the opponent wins. there is However, there is still room for improvement in terms of presentation using the display means in order to improve the amusement of the game. The game machine of this configuration is capable of executing a specific effect of changing the effect image displayed on the display unit based on the operation input, as compared with the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333. Also, in the specific effect, the sound output from the sound output means can be adjusted in response to the change of the image displayed on the display unit." That is, the gaming machine of this configuration can change the image displayed on the display unit based on the player's operation, and can also adjust the sound output from the sound output unit in response to the change of the image. It is possible to perform a new specific effect that has not existed in the past, thereby solving the problem of ``providing a game machine that contributes to improving the interest in games through the effect'' (provides an effect) Is possible.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
In the specific effect, the effect execution means can display a specific image (search background image GT) having a wider range than a visual field range (view field range SH) displayed on the display unit, and can perform an operation input of the operation means. A gaming machine characterized in that the visual field range can be varied based on.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the visual field range displayed on the display unit can be moved within a wider specific image by the player's operation. As a result, it is possible to execute a specific effect with a sense of realism, and to further improve the amusement of the game.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to Invention B2,
In the specific effect, the effect executing means generates a specific sound (first sound data SX10 including friendly character sound data CMS1) can be output, and the specific sound can be output even when the specific position is located outside the visual field range. Characteristic game machine.

In the game machine with this configuration, by outputting the specific sound even when the specific image is out of the visual field range, it is possible to further enhance the sense of realism of the specific effect and to find the specific image by moving the visual field range. Assistance is possible.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to Invention B3,
In the specific effect, the effect executing means may make the volume of the specific sound smaller in the out-of-view state than in the in-view state in which the specific position is located within the visual field range. A gaming machine characterized by:

In the game machine with this configuration, by reducing the volume of the specific sound when it is outside the field of view, it is possible to enhance the sense of realism of the specific performance and to concentrate the player's attention within the field of view. is.

Invention B5:
A gaming machine according to Invention B3 or Invention B4,
The game machine is characterized in that, in the specific effect, the effect executing means can increase the volume of the specific sound as the specific position in the out-of-field-of-view state is closer to the visual field range.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to further enhance the sense of realism of the specific effect, and to appropriately assist the player in finding the specific image by moving the visual field range.

Invention B6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B3 to B5,
Determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to make a special game state advantageous to the player,
The effect executing means can execute the specific effect based on the result of the determination, and can display a predetermined suggestive image (first ally character CM1, etc.) at the specific position in the specific effect. can be,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific image is a display that suggests that the special game state is more likely to occur when the specific image is displayed than when the specific image is not displayed.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the game can proceed advantageously with the specific image, so that the player can participate in the specific effect more positively and with expectation. Also, at that time, the player can search for the specific image by relying on the specific sound, so the stress of the player searching for the specific image can be reduced.

Invention C1:
production means including display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined production image on a display section (display section 50a);
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling a predetermined production using the production means,
an image control means (image control board 140) capable of performing control to display an effect image on the display means based on the control by the effect control means;
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising operation means (select button 42) that allows an operation input by a player,
The image control means can execute a specific effect (search effect) capable of displaying a specific image (search background image GT) having a wider range than the visual field range (visual field range SH) displayed on the display unit by the display means. and
The game machine, wherein the effect control means is capable of causing the image control means to vary the field of view range in the specific effect based on the operation input of the operation means.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, various effects are performed using display means such as a liquid crystal display. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-95333 describes a game machine that displays a battle scene between a hero character and a monster character on a variable display device, and performs an effect in which the player who loses the vitality graph of the opponent wins. there is However, there is still room for improvement in terms of presentation using the display means in order to improve the amusement of the game. In addition, the gaming machine of this configuration has the following features, in contrast to the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2006-95333, "the image control means causes the display means to display a specific image in a range wider than the visual field range displayed on the display unit. A displayable specific effect can be executed, and in the specific effect, the effect control means can cause the image control means to vary the visual field range based on the operation input of the operation means. ing. That is, the gaming machine of this configuration can perform a new specific effect that has not existed in the past, in which the player can change the visual field range. It is possible to solve the problem of "providing a game machine" (to produce an effect).

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
The game machine, wherein the effect control means can grasp the position of the visual field range in the specific image based on the operation input of the operation means in the specific effect.

In the game machine having this configuration, the effect control means can grasp the position of the visual field range controlled by the image control means, so that it is possible to perform control corresponding to the visual field range. As a result, it is possible to provide more diverse presentations, and to further improve the amusement of the game.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to invention C2,
The image control means is capable of displaying a predetermined specific display at a predetermined position of the specific image in the specific effect,
The game machine, wherein the effect control means can grasp the position of the specific display in the specific image in the specific effect.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the effect control means can grasp the position of the specific display controlled by the image control means, so that, for example, it is possible to grasp whether or not the specific display is within the visual range. becomes. As a result, it is possible to provide more diverse presentations, and to further improve the amusement of the game.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to invention C3,
Based on the fact that the specific display is displayed within the field of view, the effect control means causes the image control means to display related displays (scope image GS, first ally character appearance image GC1, etc.) related to the specific display. ) can be displayed.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to allow the player to appropriately recognize that the specific display is displayed within the visual range by the related display.

Invention C5:
The gaming machine according to Invention C3 or Invention C4,
Determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to set a special game state (jackpot game state, etc.) advantageous to the player,
The effect control means can execute the specific effect based on the result of the determination,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific display is a display that suggests that the special game state is more likely to occur when it is displayed than when it is not displayed.

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the game can proceed advantageously with the specific display, so that the player can participate in the specific effect more positively and with expectations.

PY1 Pachinko machine 42 Select button 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 52 Speaker 101 Game control microcomputer 121 Effect control microcomputer 140 Image control board GT Search background image SH Visual field range

Claims (3)

Effect means including sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound and display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect image on a display unit;
an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect using the effect means;
A gaming machine comprising a determination means for determining whether or not to set a special game state advantageous to the player,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect in which the visual field range displayed on the display unit can be changed within a specific image wider than the visual field range,
In the specific effect, a specific display expressing a predetermined motif can be displayed at a predetermined position of the specific image, and a specific sound corresponding to the specific display can be output by the sound output means,
After the specific effect, it is possible to execute a subsequent effect in which a motif related to the specific display displayed within the field of view in the specific effect appears,
As the specific production,
As the specific display, a first specific display expressing a first motif and a second specific display expressing a second motif different from the first motif can be displayed at different positions, and the first specific display and the a first specific effect capable of outputting the specific sound corresponding to each of the second specific displays ;
As the specific display, a second specific effect is executed in which the first specific display can be displayed, the second specific display is not displayed, and the specific sound corresponding to the first specific display can be output. is possible and
The first specific effect and the second specific effect can suggest that the possibility of entering the special game state is different,
After the first specific effect, a first subsequent effect in which the first motif and the second motif appear can be executed as the subsequent effect,
After the second specific effect, as the subsequent effect, a second subsequent effect in which the first motif appears but the second motif does not appear can be executed,
The game machine is characterized in that, after the second specified effect, the subsequent effect in which the second motif does not appear without the first motif appearing is not executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production executing means is
The game machine is characterized in that, as the first subsequent performance, a performance in which the first motif and the second motif appearing are related to each other can be executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 ,
Equipped with an operation means that allows a player to input an operation,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means can change the field of view range in the specific effect based on an operation input of the operation means.

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