JP7285566B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a game machine, a predetermined effect may be performed by the effect executing means. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-200001 describes performing an effect in which a plurality of volleyball players appear.

JP 2016-96970 A

By the way, an event that occurs late in the development process or manufacturing process of the game machine or at a time when it is difficult to change the contents of the game production, such as after sale, may cause inconvenience to the current contents of the game production. Specifically, for example, there is a possibility that an unexpected event may cause the player to feel uncomfortable with the contents of the installed presentation. In such a case, there is a risk that the entertainment will decrease due to the effect being performed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in amusement in games.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising an effect executing means capable of executing an effect using an image display means capable of displaying a predetermined image on a display unit,
The production executing means is
an effect can be executed on the display unit based on a set effect setting among a plurality of effect settings including a first effect setting and a second effect setting;
In both the first effect setting and the second effect setting, a specific effect in which a specific target appears can be executed,
When it is the second effect setting, it is easier to display the specific image at the specific location of the specific target in the specific effect than when it is the first effect setting,
When the first effect setting is set , the specific image may be displayed in a non-specific place different from the specific place in the specific effect,
In the second effect setting, by displaying the specific image at the specific location, the visibility of the specific target is lower than when the specific image is not displayed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in interest in gaming.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; (A) is a diagram of a function setting menu screen, and (B) is a diagram of a prohibition effect setting screen. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of power-on processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring 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; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; 6 is a flowchart of function setting processing; 6 is a flowchart of function setting processing; It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production|presentation flow of special figure fluctuation production|presentation. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a production flow in dance reach fluctuations in normal setting and prohibited setting; This is a normal coin effect selection table. This is a cut-in effect selection table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing how dance reach is performed; It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that coin production|presentation is performed. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing how a cut-in effect is performed; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a display unit;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first start winning device 11D is stationary. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball enters. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is the lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 1. Also, when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D has an actuatable electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where 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 a game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加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 (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot enter the second starting port 12.

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 (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is positioned slightly to the right of the left end of the specific region 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific region 16 directly above it). When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be 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".

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the main control board 100 has a game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and a game CPU 102 for clearing information stored in the game RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose. The RAM clear switch 119 is provided at a position that cannot be operated from the outside when the game machine frame 2 is in the closed state. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 119 can be operated when the game machine frame 2 is open. That is, the RAM clear switch 119 can be operated by a setter such as an employee of the game arcade, and is not usually operated by a player.

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

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

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

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

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

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 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 a prize ball sensor for counting the game balls, and a detection signal by the prize ball sensor is output to the payout control board 170 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various lamps S1 connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, etc., and each lamp is made to emit light. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, light emission color, etc., also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-2-2. Judgment of jackpot pattern type Judgment of jackpot pattern type determines the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) using a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. It is a decision for It is possible to associate the content of the big win, in other words, the constituent elements of the big win including the game privilege given to the player, for each type of the big win symbol.

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

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

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

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination determines whether or not to generate a reach with a special figure fluctuation effect described later using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. It is a decision for

The reach determination table can be 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.

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

3-2-4. Toku-zu fluctuation Toku-zu fluctuation pattern determination uses a fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) of special symbols as shown in FIGS. pattern), and is performed in both cases where the result of the jackpot judgment 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 fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and production flow (production content) of special figure fluctuation production, it is possible to include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination. As a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table 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 possible to associate 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. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the variable display of special figure 2 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing.

And each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can also be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, 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 1 used in the time saving state There is a 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, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) can be further 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.

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

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

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

3-2-5. Prefetching determination The pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using a prefetching determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the obtained special figure-related random number. For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be 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.

In addition, the look-ahead determination table can be 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. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

3-3. Jackpot game

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

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

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

Also, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 or using only one of them.

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

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in a round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening and closing member with the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage") The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V long open pattern is called "V long big hit". On the other hand, a big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short open pattern is called "V short big hit".

3-4. game state

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, in the time-saving state, it is easier to win a win than in the non-time-saving state. There are three points about the game related to the normal figure, which are set to be advantageous to the player. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them.

In addition, the game state after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is a "low-probability low-base game state" in which the normal probability state and the non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the hit determination is performed, but the jackpot determination is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are 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.

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 hit" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area can be provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and as this button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. , an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The button operation prompting image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and a button operation valid period. and an image representing the remaining time (operation 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. Thereafter, when the special button 41 is pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, FIG. 4, the on-board movable device 55 operates, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display portion 50a, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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.

4-5. Function Setting Next, the function setting will be described. The function settings are basic settings related to the contents of the presentation. In this embodiment, when the function setting is changed, the image of the "function setting menu" shown in FIG. 23A is displayed on the display section 50a. The function settings include settings related to hall codes, settings related to RTC effects, and settings related to illegal effects. By selecting each setting item when the image of the "function setting menu" is displayed, it is possible to perform settings related to hole codes, settings related to RTC effects, settings related to prohibited effects, and the like. Each setting item can be selected using the normal button 40 or the like. Then, for example, by selecting the setting related to the hall code, it is possible to set such as displaying an image corresponding to the game hall (hall) in which the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed. Also, by selecting settings related to the RTC presentation, it is possible to perform settings such as performing content presentation according to the calendar and time.

In addition, when the prohibition effect setting is selected in the "function setting menu" image, in this embodiment, the screen of the "prohibition effect setting menu" shown in FIG. 23(B) is displayed on the display section 50a. In settings related to prohibition effects, it is possible to select targets (prohibition targets) that are difficult for the player to recognize from among multiple targets appearing in effects that can be executed on the pachinko machine PY1. Become. Specifically, when the setting content of the prohibition effect setting is the normal setting (no prohibition), the first, second, and third characters can appear in the effect as usual. On the other hand, if there is a target selected as a prohibition target (a target turned ON), the setting content of the prohibition effect setting becomes the prohibition setting. When the setting content of the prohibition effect setting is the prohibition setting (there is a prohibition), the visibility of the prohibition object may be set lower than in the normal setting in the effect in which the prohibition object appears. Also, the execution frequency of the effect in which the prohibited object appears may be set lower than in the case of the normal setting. This point will be described in detail later.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27. FIG. 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. 24 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, a power-on process (S001), which will be described later, is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

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

[2. Power-on processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the power-on processing (S001), first, permission setting for access to the game RAM 104 is performed (S011). As a result, information can be written to or read from the game RAM 104 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 119 has been operated (whether it is ON or not) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 119 is ON (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), then it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power failure flag is a flag that indicates the occurrence of power failure, and is a flag that is turned ON in power failure monitoring processing (see FIG. 27), which will be described later.

If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), there is a possibility that the power has not been cut off normally, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power-off flag is ON (YES in S013), the checksum is calculated (S014) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power-off (see step S2902 in FIG. 27) ( S015). If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are not normal, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

In step S016, processing for setting the work area of the game RAM 104 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the game ROM 103 and set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S021.

Also, in step S018, all the game information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared (S018). After that, the game control microcomputer 101 initializes the work area of the game RAM 104 (S019). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the RAM has been cleared to the sub-control board 120 (S020). And it progresses to step S021. In step S021, as other initial settings, for example, settings of the game CPU 102, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

[3. 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. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main-side timer interrupt processing ( S005) is completed and the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a power-off monitoring process (S108), which will be described later, executes other processes (S109), and terminates the main-side timer interrupt process (S005). As other processing (S109), a timer provided in the game RAM 104 is updated. Further, as other processing (S109), 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. 24), 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.

[3-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection process (S104), the general winning opening sensor process, the gate sensor process, the second starting opening sensor process, the first starting opening sensor process, the first big winning opening sensor process, the second big winning opening sensor process, the specific area Sensor processing is performed sequentially. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

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

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage part 106 provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 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 start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start sensor. 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), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. be. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. Moreover, 2nd prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 relation random number and the 2nd prefetching determination table (refer FIG. 13). In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start sensor. When it is determined that 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), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area be. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. Moreover, 1st prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 relation random number and the 1st prefetching determination table (refer FIG. 13). 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 the game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor 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.

[3-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol standby process, normal symbol variation process, normal symbol determination process, and auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

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

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

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

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

[3-3. 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 .

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

In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state (Fig. 10 ( A) See) and, to perform a big hit determination to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot pattern is determined using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot pattern type determination table (see FIG. 10 (B)). The jackpot pattern type determination is performed. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern decision processing is the processing which is done after special figure 2 decision processing. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 12), the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined. In addition, the determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. And to generate a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the reach determination, information of the special figure variation time associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern, etc. included. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 indicator 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2.

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

In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related 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 (Fig. 10 ( A) See) and, to perform a big hit determination to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot pattern is determined 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 (see FIG. 10 (B)). The jackpot pattern type determination is performed. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, and the special figure 1 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 11), the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined. In addition, the determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (the number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 1, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the reach determination, information about the result of the jackpot type determination, and the special figure 1 It was associated with the variation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 indicator 81a is caused to start the variable display of the special figure 1.

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

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

[3-3-2. 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.

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

[3-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is played using a jackpot game control table (see FIG. 14). After shifting to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in accordance with the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of jackpot type determination.

[3-3-5. 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.

[3-4. Power interruption monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the power-off monitoring process (S108), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S2901), and if there is no input (NO in S2901), this process ends. The power-off signal is a signal that is input to the game control microcomputer 101 when the power supply voltage begins to drop due to power failure. If a power-off signal is input in step S2901 (YES in S2901), a checksum is calculated and stored in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 (S2902), and a power-off flag is turned on (S2903). Then, prohibition of access to the game RAM 104 is set (S2904). This makes it impossible to write or read information to or from the game RAM 104 . After that, loop processing is performed without returning to the main side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 26).

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. 28 to 33. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the control of the effect by the following effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[1. Sub control main processing]
The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001 to S4005). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power interruption flag (the flag that is turned ON when the power is interrupted) is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are normal (S4001). If the determination result is NO, that is, if the sub-side power cutoff flag is not ON, or if the content of the effect RAM 124 is not normal even if the sub-side power cutoff flag is ON, the effect RAM 124 is initialized. (S4002) and proceeds to step S4005.

On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4001), that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is turned ON due to power failure, but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are maintained normally, then the RAM It is determined whether or not a clear notification command has been received (S4003). If the RAM clear notification command is received (YES at S4003), the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 is cleared. Therefore, the RAM clear flag is turned ON (S4004), the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is cleared (S4002), and the process proceeds to step S4005. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4003), the process advances to step S4005 without executing steps S4004 and S4002.

In step S4005, other initial settings are made. In the other initial settings, for example, settings of the effect CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed. Also, if the sub-side power-off flag is ON, it is turned OFF.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4006), and random number update processing is executed (S4007). In the random number update process (S4007), 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 (S4008). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound) along with various effects performed by the image control board 140, and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or).

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4009). Thereafter, steps S4006 to S4009 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. 29, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, the operation of the player-operable operation unit such as the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a is detected, and switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal. In the light emission data output process, light emission data is generated in order to cause the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light at a timing that matches the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process, which will be described later. is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, based on the performance data created in the performance data creation process, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body performance that operates the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at a predetermined timing. do. 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. As shown in FIG. 30, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), first, a received command analysis process (S4301), which will be described later, is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed to store the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process in the effect RAM 124 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, a function setting process (S4303), which will be described later, and a switch process (S4304) for setting the display contents of the display unit 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4304) are performed.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53), and creates voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) and its Other processes such as outputting and updating random numbers for determining various effects are executed (S4305).

[3-1. Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the fluctuation start command is received from the main control board 100 (S4401), and if received, the fluctuation Effect start processing (S4402) is performed. In the fluctuation production start process (S4402), the fluctuation start command is analyzed, and a fluctuation production pattern is selected based on the analysis result. In addition, the effect pattern as the stop pattern and the notice effect are also selected. Then, a variable performance start command for starting the variable performance with the selected performance contents is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 100 (S4403), and if received, performs fluctuation production end processing (S4404). In the fluctuation production end processing (S4404), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and a fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command is received from the main control board 100 (S4405), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4406). In the opening effect selection process (S4406), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting the opening performance in the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 100 (S4407), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4408). In the round effect selection process (S4408), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect in the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the main control board 100 (S4409), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410). In the ending effect selection process (S4410), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag (the flag indicating that the RAM was cleared when the power was turned on) is ON (S4412). If the RAM clear flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S4415. On the other hand, if the RAM clear flag is ON, measurement of the set period of function setting is started (S4413), and the RAM clear flag is turned OFF (S4414). The setting period for function setting is a period during which a game hall employee or the like can call up a setting screen for prohibition effects. In other words, the setting period of the function setting is a period during which the effect control microcomputer 121 receives an instruction to display the setting screen of the prohibition effect. In this embodiment, this set period is set to 30 seconds. In other words, in this embodiment, the setting period of the function setting is within a predetermined period after the power is turned on. Note that the length of the setting period for function setting can be changed as appropriate.

In step S4415, as other processing, processing based on a received command other than the above commands (for example, processing for performing V passage notification based on a V passage command indicating V passage, etc.) is performed. Then, the received command analysis processing ends.

[3-2. Function setting processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the function setting process (S4303), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the setting screen display flag is ON (S5001). The setting screen display flag is a flag indicating that a setting screen such as the "function setting menu" screen (Fig. 23(A)) or the "prohibition effect setting" screen (Fig. 23(B)) is being displayed. , is a flag that is turned on in step S5005, which will be described later.

If the setting screen display flag is not ON (NO in S5001), then it is determined whether or not it is in a predetermined period (function setting setting period) after the RAM is cleared (S5002). As described above, this period is set to 30 seconds in this embodiment. If it is not within the predetermined period after clearing the RAM (NO in S5002), this processing ends immediately. On the other hand, if it is within the predetermined period after the RAM is cleared (YES in S5002), then it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting screen calling operation (also called a display operation) has been performed (S5003). In this embodiment, the setting screen calling operation is to press the normal button 40 five times in succession. Of course, it is possible to appropriately change what kind of operation the setting screen calling operation is performed.

If the setting screen calling operation has not been performed in step S5003, this processing is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the setting screen calling operation has been performed (YES in S5003), setting screen display processing (S5004) is performed. In the setting screen display process (S5004), a display command for controlling the display unit 50a to display the "function setting menu" screen is set in the output buffer. After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns on the setting screen display flag (S5005), and finishes this process.

Note that the image control board 140 that has received the display command set in step S5004 causes the display unit 50a to display the image of the "function setting menu". When the image of the "function setting menu" is displayed on the display unit 50a, a setting person such as an employee of the game arcade can select an arbitrary setting item from among various setting items. Among these setting items, there is an item of "setting of prohibition effect" for making settings related to prohibition effect.

In step S5001 of the function setting process (FIG. 32), if the setting screen display flag is ON, as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the item "set prohibition effect" is selected (S5006). In other words, it is determined whether or not an operation to select the setting item of "prohibition effect setting" is performed while the function setting menu screen shown in FIG. 23(A) is being displayed. This selection operation is performed by operating a predetermined operating unit (operating means) that moves the cursor image so that the cursor image is aligned with the image (selection icon) in the selection column of "To setting screen" of the prohibition effect setting, and the cursor image is displayed. This is performed by a predetermined operating section (operating means) for selecting the matching image in the selection field. It should be noted that these selection operations can be performed by an operation unit such as the normal button 40 that can also be operated by the player.

If no selection operation has been performed in step S5006, the process immediately proceeds to step S5008. On the other hand, if it has been done (YES in S5006), a prohibition effect setting screen display process (S5007) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5008. In the prohibition effect setting screen display process (S5007), a display command for controlling the display unit 50a to display the prohibition effect setting screen shown in FIG. 23B is set in the output buffer. The image control board 140 that has received the display command set in step S5007 displays the image shown in FIG. 23B on the display unit 50a.

When the image of the prohibition effect setting shown in FIG. 23B is displayed on the display unit 50a, the setter such as the employee of the game arcade can set the prohibition effect. Specifically, it is possible to set whether the first, second, and third characters that may appear in the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1 are prohibited (ON) or not (OFF). is. People who are not prohibited (OFF setting) can appear in the production as usual, and people who are prohibited (ON setting) are produced so that their exposure to the production is lower than usual. be done.

In step S5008, it is determined whether or not ON setting for the first person has been selected. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation has been performed to turn the setting item of "first person" to "ON" while the prohibition effect setting screen shown in FIG. 23B is being displayed. If the ON setting of the first person is not selected in step S5008, the process immediately proceeds to step S5010. On the other hand, if an operation has been performed to select ON setting for the first person, first person ON setting information indicating that the first person is prohibited is set in a predetermined storage area (S5009). , the process proceeds to step S5010.

In step S5010, it is determined whether or not the OFF setting for the first person has been selected. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation has been performed to turn off the setting item of "first person" while the prohibition effect setting screen shown in FIG. 23B is being displayed. If the first person's OFF setting is not selected in step S5010, the process immediately proceeds to step S5012. On the other hand, if the first person's OFF setting is selected, first person OFF setting information indicating that the first person is not prohibited is set in a predetermined storage area (S5011), The process advances to step S5012.

In step S5012, it is determined whether or not the ON setting for the second person has been selected. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation has been performed to turn the setting item of "second person" to "ON" while the prohibition effect setting screen shown in FIG. 23B is being displayed. If an operation to select ON setting for the second person has not been performed in step S5012, the process immediately proceeds to step S5014. On the other hand, if an operation has been performed to select ON setting for the second person, second person ON setting information indicating that the second person is prohibited is set in a predetermined storage area (S5013). , the process proceeds to step S5014.

In step S5014, it is determined whether or not the OFF setting for the second person has been selected. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation has been performed to turn off the setting item of "second person" while the prohibition effect setting screen shown in FIG. 23(B) is being displayed. If the operation to select the OFF setting of the second person has not been performed in step S5014, the process immediately proceeds to step S5016. On the other hand, if an operation has been performed to select the OFF setting of the second person, second person OFF setting information indicating that the second person is not subject to prohibition is set in a predetermined storage area (S5015), The process advances to step S5016.

In step S5016, it is determined whether or not ON setting for the third person has been selected. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation has been performed to set the setting item of "third person" to "ON" while the prohibition effect setting screen shown in FIG. 23B is being displayed. If an operation to select ON setting for the third person has not been performed in step S5016, the process immediately proceeds to step S5018. On the other hand, if an operation has been performed to select ON setting for the third person, third person ON setting information indicating that the third person is prohibited is set in a predetermined storage area (S5017). , the process proceeds to step S5018.

In step S5018, it is determined whether or not the OFF setting for the third person has been selected. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation has been performed to turn off the setting item of "third person" while the prohibition effect setting screen shown in FIG. 23(B) is being displayed. If an operation to select OFF setting for the third person has not been performed in step S5018, the process immediately proceeds to step S5020. On the other hand, if the third person's OFF setting is selected, third person OFF setting information indicating that the third person is not prohibited is set in a predetermined storage area (S5019), Proceed to step S5020. These ON/OFF operations of the first person, second person, and third person are performed by operating a predetermined operation unit (operation means) to change the image in the prohibition object column for each person to an "OFF" image or an "ON" image. ” is an operation of switching to one of the images.

In step S5020, a determination is made as to whether or not resetting of prohibited objects, which removes all of the first, second, and third persons from prohibited objects, has been selected. In other words, it is determined whether or not an operation to select a setting item of "Reset", which is prohibited, has been performed while the prohibition effect setting screen shown in FIG. 23B is being displayed. If it is determined in step S5020 that no operation has been performed to select reset of the prohibited object, the process immediately proceeds to step S5022. On the other hand, if an operation to select resetting of the prohibited object is performed, the first person OFF setting information indicating that the first person is not prohibited and the second person OFF indicating that the second person is not prohibited Setting information and third person OFF setting information indicating that the third person is not prohibited are set in a predetermined storage area (S5021), and the process proceeds to step S5022. This reset operation for prohibited objects is an operation of selecting the "reset" image in the prohibited object column shown in FIG. 23B by operating a predetermined operation unit (operation means).

In step S5022, it is determined whether or not a setting end operation for ending the setting of the prohibition effect has been performed. This prohibition effect setting ending operation is an operation of selecting the "cancel" or "determine" column shown in FIG. 23(B) by operating a predetermined operating unit (operating means).

If it is determined in step S5022 that the prohibition effect setting end operation has not been performed, the process immediately proceeds to step S5025. On the other hand, if the prohibition effect setting end operation has been performed, then it is determined whether or not the setting of the prohibition effect has been updated (that is, whether or not "Confirm" has been selected on the screen shown in FIG. 23B). ) is determined (S5023). If the prohibition effect setting has not been updated, the process immediately proceeds to step S5025. On the other hand, if updated (YES in S5023), the first person ON/OFF setting information, the second person ON/OFF setting information, and the third person ON/OFF setting information are stored in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. (S5024), and proceeds to step S5025. As described above, power is supplied to the effect RAM 124 even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. Therefore, the ON/OFF setting information for the first person, the ON/OFF setting information for the second person, and the ON/OFF setting information for the third person are held even when the power is cut off. Further, when the prohibition effect setting end operation is performed, the screen of the "function setting menu" shown in FIG. 23(A) is displayed again.

In step S5025, it is determined whether or not a setting end operation for ending the display of the function setting menu screen has been performed. This operation is an operation of selecting the "end setting" column shown in FIG. 23(A) by operating a predetermined operation unit (operation means).

If the end operation of the function setting menu has not been performed in step S5025, this processing ends immediately. On the other hand, if the function setting menu has been terminated, the setting screen termination process (S5026) is performed, the setting screen display flag is turned OFF (S5027), and this process ends. In the setting screen end processing (S5026), a display command for ending the image display of the function setting menu shown in FIG. 23A is set in the output buffer. It should be noted that the image control board 140 that has received the display command set in step S5026 ends the image display of the function setting menu and causes the display unit 50a to display the normal game effect image. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, normal game effects are restricted during the period in which the setting screen display flag is ON. Specifically, for example, when the game ball wins the first start opening 11 during the period in which the setting screen display flag is ON, the display unit 50a displays variable effects such as production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. will not run. That is, during the period in which the setting screen display flag is ON, the image of the "function setting menu" and the image of the "prohibition effect setting menu" are given priority over the images related to the normal game effect as the display on the display unit 50a. displayed. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately perform function setting and prohibition effect setting.

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

First, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 variation pattern using the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the non-time saving state is set, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the reach determination result and the special figure variation pattern random number Based on, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 34, as the special figure 1 variation pattern, it is possible to determine eight special figure 1 variation patterns of "THP001" to "THP008". Whether to determine which special figure 1 variation pattern is distributed by the special figure variation pattern random number.

If the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it is possible to determine three types of "THP001" to "THP003" as the special figure 1 variation pattern. Of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns, "THP001" is easier to determine than other special figure 1 variation patterns.

If the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" and the result of the reach judgment is "with reach", it is possible to determine three types of "THP004" to "THP006" as the special figure 1 variation pattern. be. Of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns, "THP006" is most likely to be determined.

If the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", it is possible to determine 23 types of "THP007" and "THP008" as the special figure 1 variation pattern. . Whether to determine which of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns is assigned by the number of special figure 1 reservations. If the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine "THP007" of 13000 ms with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time, and if the special figure 1 reservation number is 3 to 4, the special figure “THP008” with a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms is easily determined.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 34 to 38, according to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101, the special figure variation production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 will be described. 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 performance such as "L reach" or "dance reach" after that, it also functions as a performance suggesting that there is a possibility that the reach performance will 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. Development production This is a production that may be performed after "N Reach". Since "L reach" or "dance reach" may develop after that, it functions as an effect suggesting that "L reach" or "dance reach" will be performed. In addition, since it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" than when the special figure fluctuation effect ends with "N reach", the jackpot game is performed more than when it ends with "N reach" It functions as a production that suggests that there is a high possibility of being caught.

E. L reach It is a production that is sometimes performed after "N reach". After "N Reach", it may be executed through development production. 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. In addition, since it is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" than when the special figure fluctuation effect ends with "N reach", the jackpot game is performed more than when it ends with "N reach" It functions as a production that suggests that there is a high possibility of being caught.

F. Dance Reach This is a performance that is sometimes performed after "N Reach". After "N Reach", it may be executed through development production. It consists of a dance production in which a plurality of characters appear and perform dances, and a win-lose production that follows. 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. In addition, since it is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" than "L reach", it functions as an effect that suggests that the possibility of a jackpot game being performed is higher than "L reach". .

G. Coin production Sometimes performed in the dance production of "Dance Reach", this is a production in which a coin image appears. As types of coin effects, there are normal coin effects and prohibited coin effects. Since the normal coin effect may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big win", it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a jackpot game being played. The prohibited coin presentation may be performed when the characters in the dance presentation of "Dance Reach" include prohibited objects. In other words, the prohibited coin effect is not performed when the prohibited effect setting is the normal setting in which the prohibited object is not set. On the other hand, the prohibited coin effect may be performed when the prohibited object appears when the prohibited effect setting is the prohibited setting in which the prohibited object is set.

H. Cut-in production Sometimes performed at the end of the dance production of "Dance Reach", an image emphasizing a predetermined character is inserted so as to overlap the image of the dance production. 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.

Next, the production flow of the main special figure fluctuation production will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the effect flow, and according to the display of the effect image, the light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the speaker. 52 can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 34, the special figure 1 variation pattern includes "dance jackpot variation" and "dance loss variation" in which dance reach is performed (sometimes collectively referred to as "dance reach variation"). Also, the special figure 1 variation pattern includes "L jackpot variation" and "L loss variation" in which L reach is performed (hereinafter collectively referred to as "L reach variation"). In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern includes "N jackpot variation" and "N loss variation" in which N reach is performed at the end (hereinafter collectively referred to as "N reach variation").

In the special figure variation production of which the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance reach variation", as shown in FIG. ” is executed.

In the special figure variation production with the special figure 1 variation pattern "L reach variation", as shown in FIG. 35 (B), "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "development production" → "L reach ” is executed.

Special figure 1 variation pattern is special figure fluctuation production of "N reach fluctuation", as shown in FIG. be.

In the special-figure variation performance in which the special-figure 1 variation pattern is "normal A-loss variation", as shown in FIG.

Further, in the "dance reach" of the "dance reach variation", the "dance performance" and the "hit-lose performance" are performed in this order. Furthermore, in the "dance reach", a "coin effect" and a "cut-in effect" may be performed. In this embodiment, the "coin effect" and the "cut-in effect" are set respectively in the normal setting in which no prohibited objects are set for the characters appearing in the effect on the pachinko machine PY1, and in the prohibited setting in which the prohibited objects are set. The contents may differ depending on the time of setting.

The 'coin presentation' includes a 'normal coin presentation' and a 'prohibited coin presentation'. "Normal coin effect" is performed in the normal setting (Fig. 36(A)) where no prohibited object is set, and in the case of the prohibited setting (Fig. 36(B)) where the prohibited object is set. It is also used in dance performances. The "prohibited coin effect" is not performed in the normal dance effect, but may be performed in the prohibited dance effect. That is, when the prohibition effect setting is the normal setting, the "normal coin effect" may be performed. On the other hand, when the prohibition effect setting is the prohibition setting, the "prohibited coin effect" may be performed, and the "normal coin effect" may also be performed. In addition, the "normal coin presentation" may be performed multiple times during the dance presentation.

Next, the normal coin effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 can select whether or not to execute the "normal coin effect" using the normal coin effect selection table shown in FIG. In addition, the "normal coin presentation" may be executed multiple times. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute three times with many patterns. That is, there are a pattern in which the "normal coin effect" is performed three times, a pattern in which the "normal coin effect" is performed twice, and a pattern in which the "normal coin effect" is performed once. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine in which pattern (the number of times of execution) the "normal coin effect" is executed using the normal coin effect selection table shown in FIG.

The effect control microcomputer 121 can select the "normal coin effect" by referring to the special figure 1 variation pattern. Specifically, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance jackpot variation" (THP001), the execution of 3 times of "normal coin effect" is 35%, the execution of 2 times of "normal coin effect" is 30%, Execution of one "ordinary coin presentation" is selected at a rate of 25%, and non-execution of the "ordinary coin presentation" is selected at a rate of 10%. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance losing variation" (THP004), the execution of three "normal coin effects" is 15%, the execution of two "normal coin effects" is 20%, and one time Execution of the "normal coin presentation" is selected at a rate of 25%, and non-execution of the "normal coin presentation" is selected at a rate of 40%.

That is, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance jackpot variation", the setting is such that the "normal coin effect" is more likely to be executed than the "dance loss variation". Therefore, the "regular coin effect" functions as a effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of a big win. Furthermore, the pattern of "normal coin effect" with a large number of executions is set to be more likely to be executed when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "dance big hit fluctuation" than when it is "dance loss fluctuation". Therefore, it can be suggested that the greater the number of times the "normal coin presentation" is executed, the higher the possibility of a big win. It should be noted that the selection ratio indicated by the normal coin effect selection table shown in FIG. 37 can be changed as appropriate.

Next, a cut-in effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 can select whether or not to execute the "cut-in effect" using the cut-in effect selection table shown in FIG. In addition, there are a plurality of types of "cut-in effects". Specifically, different characters can appear in the “cut-in effect” depending on the type. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine the type of "cut-in effect" using the cut-in effect selection table shown in FIG.

The production control microcomputer 121 can select "cut-in production" by referring to the special figure 1 variation pattern. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 of this embodiment refers to different cut-in effect selection tables according to the setting contents of the prohibition effect setting.

Specifically, when the prohibition effect setting is the normal setting, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the cut-in effect selection table (normal setting) shown in FIG. 38(A). And when it is normal setting, if the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance jackpot variation" (THP001), the execution of the first person's "cut-in effect" is 40%, and the second person's "cut-in effect" Execution is selected at a rate of 35%, execution of the third person's "cut-in effect" at a rate of 15%, and non-execution of the "cut-in effect" at a rate of 10%. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance loss variation" (THP004), the execution of the first person's "cut-in effect" is 5%, the second person's "cut-in effect" is executed 10%, Execution of the "cut-in effect" of the three persons is selected at a rate of 20%, and non-execution of the "cut-in effect" is selected at a rate of 65%.

In other words, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance jackpot variation", the setting is such that "cut-in effect" is more likely to be executed than when "dance loss variation". Therefore, the "cut-in effect" functions as a effect suggesting a high possibility of a big win. Furthermore, in the normal setting, in the order of the first person's "cut-in effect"> the second person's "cut-in effect"> the third person's "cut-in effect", the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance loss variation" It is set to be easier to execute when it is "dance jackpot fluctuation" than when it is. For this reason, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of a big win is high in the order of the first person's "cut-in effect">the second person's "cut-in effect">the third person's "cut-in effect". In addition, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested by the second person's "cut-in production" is higher than that suggested by the third person's "cut-in production". It is close to the suggested jackpot expectation.

FIGS. 38B to 38D are cut-in effect selection tables used when the prohibition effect setting is the prohibition setting. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the cut-in effect selection table (prohibition setting: first person) shown in FIG. 38B when the prohibition setting is for the first person. Then, when the first person is set to be prohibited, if the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance jackpot variation" (THP001), the execution of the second person's "cut-in effect" is 75%, the third Execution of the "cut-in effect" of the person is selected at a rate of 15%, and non-execution of the "cut-in effect" is selected at a rate of 10%. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance loss variation" (THP004), the execution of the second person's "cut-in effect" is 15%, the third person's "cut-in effect" is executed 20%, " "Cut-in effect" is selected at a rate of 65%.

That is, when the prohibition setting is for the first person to be prohibited, the first person's "cut-in effect" is not selected and executed. In addition, when the prohibition setting is for the first person to be prohibited, the selection ratio of the second person's "cut-in effect" is increased by the amount of the selection ratio of the first person's "cut-in effect" in the normal setting. It is set higher than when it was set. That is, when the prohibition setting is set to prohibit the first person, the "cut-in effect" of the second person is executed instead of the "cut-in effect" of the first person.

Further, when the prohibition setting is for the second person, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the cut-in effect selection table (prohibition setting: second person) shown in FIG. 38(C). Then, when the second person is the prohibited setting, the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance jackpot variation" (THP001), the execution of the first person's "cut-in effect" is 75%, the third Execution of the "cut-in effect" of the person is selected at a rate of 15%, and non-execution of the "cut-in effect" is selected at a rate of 10%. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance loss variation" (THP004), the execution of the first person's "cut-in effect" is 15%, the third person's "cut-in effect" is executed 20%, " "Cut-in effect" is selected at a rate of 65%.

That is, when the prohibition setting is for the second person to be prohibited, the second person's "cut-in effect" is not selected and executed. In addition, when the prohibition setting is for the second person to be prohibited, the selection ratio of the first person's "cut-in effect" is increased by the amount of the selection ratio of the second person's "cut-in effect" in the normal setting. It is set higher than when it was set. That is, when the prohibition setting is set to prohibit the second person, the "cut-in effect" of the first person is executed instead of the "cut-in effect" of the second person.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the cut-in effect selection table (prohibition setting: third person) shown in FIG. 38D when the prohibition setting is for the third person. Then, when the third person is the prohibited setting, if the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance jackpot variation" (THP001), the execution of the first person's "cut-in effect" is 40%, the second Execution of the "cut-in effect" of the person is selected at a rate of 50%, and non-execution of the "cut-in effect" is selected at a rate of 10%. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance loss variation" (THP004), the execution of the first person's "cut-in effect" is 5%, the second person's "cut-in effect" is executed 30%, " "Cut-in effect" is selected at a rate of 65%.

In other words, when the prohibition setting is for the third person to be prohibited, the "cut-in effect" of the third person is not selected and executed. In addition, when the prohibition setting is for the third person to be prohibited, the selection ratio of the second person's "cut-in effect" is increased by the amount of the selection ratio of the third person's "cut-in effect" in the normal setting. It is set higher than when it was set. That is, when the prohibition setting is set to prohibit the third person, the "cut-in effect" of the second person is executed instead of the "cut-in effect" of the third person.

In this way, when the prohibition is set, the "cut-in effect" in which the prohibited object appears is replaced by the "cut-in effect" in which the prohibited object does not appear. In addition, the "cut-in effect" to be executed as an alternative is selected from among the cut-in effects in which prohibited objects do not appear, and those in which the degree of expectation for big wins is relatively close to the "cut-in effect" in which prohibited objects appear. It is said that As a result, even when an effect in which a prohibited object appears is replaced with another effect due to the prohibition setting, it is possible to create an effect configuration with little sense of incongruity regarding the degree of expectation for a big win. It should be noted that the selection ratio indicated by each cut-in effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 can be changed as appropriate.

Next, the "dance reach" executed in the special figure fluctuation production will be described. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute "dance reach" when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance jackpot variation" and "dance loss variation". “Dance Reach” suggests whether or not a plurality of persons (first person, second person, and third person) can dance and coordinate their movements.

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing how "dance reach" is performed. When "dance reach" is started, as shown in FIG. 39(A), a plurality of persons (first person X, second person X, A scene in which the person Y and the third person Z) start dancing is displayed on the display section 50a. As a result, the dance production is started. In addition, the display unit 50a indicates that the purpose of the dance performance is to have all the first person X, the second person Y, and the third person Z appearing in the same dance motion. In the started dance presentation, a plurality of characters are shown performing a plurality of dance motions in unison.

Then, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance jackpot variation", in the final stage of the dance production, as shown in FIG. perform the final dance motions in unison on the display section 50a. After that, in the hit/lose effect, as shown in FIG. 39(C), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display section 50a in a manner suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes).

On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is "dance loss variation", in the final stage of the dance production, as shown in FIG. The display section 50a shows how one person performs the last dance motion incorrectly. After that, in the win-lose effect, as shown in FIG. 39(E), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display section 50a in a manner suggesting a loss (so-called loose pattern).

Next, the "coin effect" executed in the dance effect will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute "normal coin production" and "prohibited coin production" in "dance reach" when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "dance jackpot fluctuation" and "dance losing fluctuation". As described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the "normal coin effect", and the prohibition effect setting is set to "normal setting" or "prohibition setting". , may run. On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "prohibited coin effect" when the prohibited effect setting is set to "prohibited setting", and executes the "prohibited effect setting" when set to "normal setting". don't run Here, with reference to FIG. 40, a description will be given of how both the "normal coin presentation" and the "prohibited coin presentation" are performed in the dance presentation. In other words, a description will be given of how the "normal coin effect" is performed in the dance effect when the "prohibited effect" is set. Also, a case where the prohibited object in the "prohibited setting" is the first person X and the "normal coin presentation" is performed three times will be described.

Figures 40(A), 40(B), and 40(C) show how the dance performance progresses in this order. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the "normal coin effect" three times in three scenes shown in FIGS. 40(A), 40(B) and 40(C). FIG. 40(A) shows how the first "normal coin effect" is performed, FIG. 40(B) shows how the second "normal coin effect" is performed, and FIG. ) shows that the third “normal coin presentation” is performed.

In the first "normal coin effect", a normal coin image GT1 is displayed on the display section 50a (Fig. 40(A)). In the second “normal coin effect”, the normal coin image GT2 is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 40(B)). In the third "normal coin effect", a normal coin image GT3 is displayed on the display section 50a (Fig. 40(C)). In the "normal coin presentation", normal coin images are displayed at positions that do not overlap characters. Also, in this embodiment, the normal coin image is displayed at a different position in each of the three "normal coin effects". Furthermore, in this embodiment, the sizes of the normal coin images displayed in the three "normal coin effects" are the same. In addition, in the pattern of performing the "normal coin effect" twice, any two of the "normal coin effects" in the three scenes shown in FIGS. 40A, 40B, and 40C You should do one. In addition, in the pattern of performing one "normal coin effect", any one of the "normal coin effects" in the three scenes shown in FIGS. You should do one.

The effect control microcomputer 121 performs the "prohibited coin effect" for the first person X while the first person X, who is prohibited, appears. That is, in all of the scenes of FIGS. 40(A), 40(B), and 40(C), the prohibited first person X appears. Then, in the "prohibited coin presentation", a prohibited coin image GK is displayed at a position that covers the face of the first person X who is subject to prohibition. Then, when the position of the face of the first person X moves within the display section 50a, the forbidden coin image GK also moves so as to follow the movement. Specifically, in the scene of FIG. 40(A), the forbidden coin image GK is displayed at the position of the face of the first person X located in the center, and in the scene of FIG. 41(B), the first person X located on the left side is displayed. The prohibited coin image GK is displayed at the position of the face of . As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the first person X who is prohibited. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the player who recognizes the prohibited first person X from becoming uncomfortable. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

In addition, in the dance production of this embodiment, the first person X is not always displayed in a fixed size, and may be displayed in a large size or in a small size. That is, the area of the face of the first person X that occupies the display section 50a may differ during the dance performance. In the "prohibited coin presentation" of the present embodiment, the size of the prohibited coin image GK can be changed according to the area of the face of the first person X occupying the display section 50a. That is, when the area of the face of the first person X occupying the display unit 50a is large, the large prohibited coin image GK is displayed to hide the large face of the first person X, and the first person X occupying the display unit 50a is displayed. When the area of the face of X is small, a prohibited coin image GK small enough to hide the small face of the first person X is displayed. As a result, the area hidden by the prohibited coin image GK can be made as small as possible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the dance performance from being hindered by the prohibited coin image GK. Although the first person X is displayed, when the face of the first person X cannot be recognized, specifically, for example, a scene in which the first person's face appears extremely small, a hat, or the like. The prohibited coin image GK may not be displayed in a scene where most of the face is hidden or a scene where the back is displayed.

Here, a specific example has been described in which the first person X is prohibited, but when the second person Y is prohibited, the third person Z is prohibited. Also when the prohibition setting is made, the “prohibited coin presentation” can be executed with the display target of the prohibited coin image GK as the prohibited target. Also, the prohibited coin image GK is apparently of the same kind as the normal coin images GT1 to GT3. Since the prohibited coin image GK and the normal coin images GT1 to GT3 are coin images of the same type, it is possible to reduce discomfort caused by displaying the prohibited coin image GK at the position of the person's face. . Therefore, it is possible for the player to play the game without being conscious of the appearance of the forbidden object, and it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of the forbidden object and losing interest. is.

Next, the "cut-in effect" executed in the dance effect will be described. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute "cut-in production" in "dance reach" when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is "dance jackpot fluctuation" and "dance loss fluctuation". As described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects three types of "cut-in effects": the first person's "cut-in effect", the second person's "cut-in effect", and the third person's "cut-in effect". Patterns can be executed.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing how the "cut-in effect" is performed. The "cut-in effect" of this form may be executed at the end of the dance effect. Note that the "cut-in effect" may be executed at different timings. In the "cut-in effect" of the first person, the first cut-in image GC1 shown in FIG. 41(B) is displayed on the display section 50a at the end of the dance effect (FIG. 40(A)). The first cut-in image GC1 is an image in which the first person X appears. In the “cut-in effect” of the second person, the second cut-in image GC2 shown in FIG. 41(C) is displayed on the display section 50a at the end of the dance effect (FIG. 40(A)). The second cut-in image GC2 is an image in which the second person Y appears. In the "cut-in effect" of the third person, the third cut-in image GC3 shown in FIG. 41(D) is displayed on the display section 50a at the end of the dance effect (FIG. 40(A)). The third cut-in image GC3 is an image in which the third person Z appears. Note that the "cut-in effect" may not be performed.

When the prohibition effect setting is the normal setting, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the "cut-in effect" of the first person in which the first cut-in image GC1 is displayed and the second person in which the second cut-in image GC2 is displayed. and the "cut-in effect" of the third person in which the third cut-in image GC3 is displayed (see FIG. 38A). On the other hand, when the prohibition effect setting is a prohibition setting, it is possible to change the execution ratio of the "cut-in effect", which has multiple patterns, from the normal setting according to the prohibition target related to the prohibition setting. is. Specifically, when the prohibition setting is set to prohibit the first person X, the possibility of executing the “cut-in effect” of the first person is lower than when the normal setting is performed, and the “cut-in effect” of the second person is less likely to be executed. There is a high possibility of executing "In effect" (see FIG. 38(B)). Further, when the prohibition target is the second person Y, the possibility of executing the "cut-in effect" of the second person is lower than in the case of the normal setting, and the "cut-in effect" of the first person is less likely. (see FIG. 38(C)). In addition, when the prohibition target is the third person Z, the possibility of executing the "cut-in effect" of the third person is lower than in the case of the normal setting, and the "cut-in effect" of the second person is low. (see FIG. 38(C)). Therefore, even in the "cut-in effect", it is possible to prevent the player who recognizes the prohibited person from becoming uncomfortable. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

Next, an image displayed on the display unit 50a will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays different images in a plurality of layers including the first layer to the fifth layer, so that the images can be superimposed and displayed on the display unit 50a. Here, "dance reach" will be described as an example. Among the first to fifth layers, the first layer, which is the lowest layer, can display a background image GH dedicated to dance reach, which is a background image. Images of a first person X, a second person Y, and a third person Z performing dance motions in a dance production can be displayed on the second layer, which is a higher layer than the first layer. In the third layer, which is a higher layer than the second layer, it is possible to display coin images related to the "coin effect" such as the normal coin image GT3 and the forbidden coin image GK. The fourth layer, which is a higher layer than the third layer, can display an image related to the "cut-in effect" such as the first cut-in image GC1. Effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the like can be displayed on the fifth layer, which is a layer higher than the fourth layer.

Then, when the "coin effect" is performed, the coin image is displayed on the third layer. Specifically, for example, the normal coin image GT3 and the forbidden coin image GK are displayed on the third layer. When performing only the "normal coin effect", any one of the normal coin images GT1 to GT3 should be displayed on the third layer, and the prohibited coin image GK should not be displayed. Further, when performing only the "prohibited coin effect", the prohibited coin image GK may be displayed on the third layer, and the normal coin images GT1 to GT3 may not be displayed. It should be noted that the image related to the "normal coin effect" and the image related to the "prohibited coin effect" may be displayed on different layers. Further, when performing a "cut-in effect", any one of the first cut-in image GC1, the second cut-in image GK2, and the third cut-in image GK3 is displayed on the fourth layer.

8. Effect of the Embodiment As described above in detail, the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the above embodiment uses the image display device 50 capable of displaying the effect image on the display unit 50a to execute the effect control microcomputer. 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 selects a normal setting, in which no prohibited object is set, or any one of the first person, the second person, and the third person, for the prohibition effect setting, which is one of the basic settings of the effect. It is possible to set a prohibition setting in which a person is set as a prohibition target. Then, based on the setting contents of the prohibition effect setting, the effect can be executed on the display section 50a. In addition, when the normal setting is used, a dance effect in which the images of the first person, the second person, and the third person can be displayed may be executed in a mode that does not accompany the forbidden coin effect. When the prohibition setting is set, a dance performance accompanied by a prohibition coin performance may be executed to make the face part of the image of the person set as the prohibition object more difficult to see than the dance performance under the normal setting. For example, due to circumstances that occur after the pachinko game machine PY1 is manufactured, a predetermined person appearing in the dance performance may become an NG object that gives an unpleasant impression to the player. In such a case, in this pachinko game machine PY1, by changing the setting of the NG object to the prohibited object in the prohibited performance setting, it is difficult for the player to recognize the NG object set as the prohibited object in the dance performance. It is possible to Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to execution of an effect in which an NG object appears.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 displays a forbidden coin image GK as a concealment image for hiding the face portion of the forbidden object image in a dance production involving a prohibited coin production. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent the player from recognizing the appearance of the prohibited object.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 always displays the prohibited coin image GK in the dance production under the prohibition setting. That is, in the dance performance under the prohibition setting, the dance performance without the prohibition coin performance is not executed. Therefore, the prohibition setting can more reliably prevent the player from recognizing the appearance of the prohibited object.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 is less likely to select and execute a cut-in production in which a prohibited person appears when the prohibition setting is made than when the normal setting is made. On the other hand, there is a high possibility that a cut-in effect other than a cut-in effect in which a prohibited person appears will be selected and executed. Specifically, when the prohibition target is the first person, the execution ratio of the cut-in effect for the first person is reduced, and the execution ratio of the cut-in effect for the other persons is increased. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the NG target set as the prohibited target by the cut-in effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to execution of an effect in which an NG object appears.

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a game control microcomputer 101 for judging a big hit. Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute cut-in effects for the first person, cut-in effects for the second person, and cut-in effects for the third person as cut-in effects. The cut-in effect of the second person has a greater difference in the degree of expectation for the big win from the cut-in effect of the first person than the cut-in effect of the third person. Furthermore, the difference between the selection probability when the second person's cut-in effect is set to the normal setting and the selection probability when the first person is set to be prohibited is the same as the selection probability when the third person's cut-in effect is set to the normal setting. This is greater than the difference between the selection probability and the selection probability when the prohibition setting is set to prohibit the first person. That is, in a prohibited setting in which any one of the first, second, and third characters is prohibited, the cut-in effect other than the prohibited cut-in effect is selected by reducing the probability of selection of the prohibited cut-in effect. Among the in-effects, the probability of selection of those having a degree of expectation for big wins close to that of the cut-in effect to be prohibited is increased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the expectation of a big win in the cut-in effect from being greatly different between the prohibition setting and the normal setting. Therefore, it is possible to make the cut-in effect executed with the prohibition setting less uncomfortable with respect to the degree of expectation for the big win.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 does not select a cut-in production in which a prohibited person appears when the prohibition is set. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent a decrease in interest due to execution of an effect in which an NG object appears.

Also, when the prohibition setting is made, the effect control microcomputer 121 is more likely to display the prohibited coin image GK on the face of the prohibited object than when it is the normal setting. Furthermore, when normal settings are used, normal coin images GT1 to GT3 may be displayed in places different from the characters' faces. The prohibited coin image GK and the normal coin images GT1 to GT3 are apparently the same kind of coin image. As a result, it is possible to cause the normal coin images GT1 to GT3 to function as images for camouflage that can prevent the forbidden coin image GK from being conspicuous. Therefore, in setting prohibitions, it is possible to play the game without being conscious of the presence of prohibited objects, and it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest due to being aware of the prohibited objects. is.

Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 may display the normal coin images GT1 to GT3 even when the prohibition is set. As a result, it is possible to prevent the prohibited coin image GK from being conspicuous and to prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 can execute the dance production in a manner in which the prohibited coin image GK is not displayed when the normal setting is selected. on the other hand. When the prohibition setting is set, the execution is not performed in a manner in which the prohibition coin image GK is not displayed. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent a decrease in interest due to the player's awareness of the prohibited object.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 may change the size of the prohibited coin image GK in accordance with the change in the face size of the prohibited person. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest due to the player's awareness of the prohibited object, and it is possible to prevent the decrease in interest in the dance performance due to the dance performance being too hidden. can be suppressed.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 can display the position of the prohibited coin image GK while following the position of the face of the prohibited person. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming less interested in the game due to the player's awareness of the prohibited object.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 tends to display the normal coin image GK as the degree of expectation for the big win is higher. As a result, it is possible to reduce discomfort caused by the coin image being displayed during the dance performance. That is, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity with the display of the forbidden coin image GK. Therefore, even with the prohibition setting, it is possible to play the game without being conscious of the appearance of the prohibition object, and it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of the prohibition object and losing interest. It is possible.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 restricts game effects such as normal variations in a state in which the prohibition effect setting is being performed in which the image of the "prohibition effect setting menu" is displayed. Therefore, even when a prize is won in the first starting port 11 while the prohibition effect is set, the prohibition effect can be appropriately set.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 operates the RAM clear switch 119 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, and receives a command for clearing the memory of the game RAM 104 from the game control microcomputer 101 for a predetermined period ( If the normal button 40 is pressed five times in succession (YES in step S5002 of the function setting process (S4303)) within the set period of the function setting) (YES in S5003), the prohibition effect setting is set. It is possible to shift to a changeable state. In other words, if a predetermined signal is input based on a predetermined operation within a predetermined period after power-on, the state can be shifted to a state in which the prohibition effect setting can be changed. As a result, a person who is not intended by the owner or manager of the pachinko game machine PY1, for example, a player who plays a normal game, cannot easily change the prohibition effect setting. For example, if there is no NG object, it is desirable to use the normal setting as much as possible because it is difficult to recognize the prohibited object with the prohibition setting. This is because the dance production can be appropriately enjoyed. Also, for example, if the prohibition setting has been made due to the presence of an NG target, it is not preferable for the player to change the setting to the normal setting. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the pachinko game machine PY1 from becoming uninteresting due to unintended setting changes, etc. by the owner or manager of the pachinko game machine PY1.

9. MODIFIED EXAMPLE Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the embodiment 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.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the characters appearing in the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1 are the first, second, and third persons. However, for example, the number of characters may be two or four or more. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example was explained in which the object appearing in the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a person. However, objects that can be set as prohibited objects are not limited to people. For example, the target that appears in the production may include a predetermined character, and the character may be set as a prohibited target. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example of displaying a coin image (prohibited coin image) as a concealed image that conceals the face of a prohibited person has been described. However, for example, the concealed image is not limited to the coin image, and other types of images may be used. Further, for example, the coin image (prohibited coin image, normal coin image) is not limited to one type, and may have a plurality of types. Further, for example, in the prohibition setting, it is sufficient to make the face of a person who is a prohibition object difficult to see, and it is not always necessary to hide it with a concealment image. Also, for example, the hidden image does not necessarily have to hide the part of the prohibited face. In other words, it is sufficient that the concealed image is made difficult to recognize the prohibited object, and that the characteristic part of the prohibited object that can be recognized as the prohibited object is difficult to visually recognize. Also, for example, a coin image may be displayed on the person's face even when the setting is normal. Also, in the above embodiment, the coin image is displayed in a layer different from the layer in which the person's image is displayed. However, the coin image may be displayed, for example, on a layer in which a person's image is displayed. That is, for example, among an image having both a coin image and an image of a person and an image having an image of a person and not having a coin image, the image to be displayed in the effect may be set according to the setting contents of the prohibition effect setting. It may be a configuration that can be selected based on.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been explained that the concealment image is always displayed on the part of the face to be prohibited in the prohibition setting. However, for example, in the prohibition setting, it is sufficient that the frequency of displaying the hidden image on the prohibited face is higher than in the normal setting. No need. Further, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the concealment image (the forbidden coin image GK) is displayed in the dance performance when the forbidden rule is set. However, when the prohibition is set, the hide-and-seek image may be displayed in other effects as well. Further, in this case, the type of concealment image displayed in another effect may be different from the concealment image displayed in the dance effect. For example, a prohibited coin image GK may be displayed as a concealed image in dance production, and a predetermined icon different from the prohibited coin image GK may be displayed as a concealed image in L reach. Further, the normal coin image may also be displayed in an effect other than the dance effect. As a result, the concealed image may more strongly function as a camouflage image. Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been explained that the more the coin image is displayed, the higher the expectation for the big win. That is, it has been explained that a function capable of suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win is added to the normal coin image. However, for example, other functions may be added to the normal coin image. For example, the normal coin image may be added with a function that allows points to be acquired by being displayed. Furthermore, the configuration may be such that the player can receive a predetermined profit according to the acquired points. Specifically, for example, based on the acquired points, the types of effects and the types of music played in the effects may differ, or functions such as increasing the types of effects and music may be added. Also, in such a case, a function of adding acquired points may be added to the prohibited coin image GK.

Further, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the cut-in effect in which the prohibited person appears is not executed when the prohibition is set. However, when it is a prohibited effect, the execution frequency of a cut-in effect in which a prohibited person appears may be made lower than in the normal setting. Further, in the above embodiment, the cut-in effect in which only one person appears has been described as an example, but the cut-in effect may be one in which a plurality of people appear. Also, for example, in the above embodiment, the cut-in effect was described as an example, but effects other than the cut-in effect are also applicable. In other words, for an effect with a plurality of patterns, when the prohibition is set, the execution frequency of the pattern in which the prohibited person appears is reduced, and the execution frequency of the pattern other than the pattern in which the prohibited person appears is increased. Is possible. Specifically, for example, when there are a plurality of patterns of different characters appearing in the dance production, if the setting is prohibited, the execution frequency of the dance production in which the prohibited person appears is reduced, and the prohibited person appears. It is also possible to increase the execution frequency of dance performances that do not appear.

Further, for example, when the prohibition setting is set, a hide-and-see image may be applied to the cut-in effect. However, in the case where the appearing person is displayed large as in cut-in production, the hidden image also becomes large, which may cause a sense of incongruity in the production. In addition, when the number of people appearing at the same time is small, as in a cut-in effect, there is a possibility that the display of the hide-and-seek image may cause a sense of incongruity in the effect. Therefore, for productions with a large number of characters appearing or a production with a small number of characters appearing at the same time, it tends to be preferable to lower the execution frequency of patterns in which prohibited objects appear and increase the execution frequency of other patterns. be. On the other hand, in a presentation with a small number of characters appearing or a presentation with a large number of characters appearing at the same time, it tends to be preferable to reduce the visibility of the prohibited object that appears by using a concealment image. Also, in the above embodiment, an example in which only one person is set as a prohibited subject has been specifically described. However, for example, a plurality of prohibited objects may be set.

Further, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the game effects performed on the display section 50a, such as the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, are completely restricted during the setting of the prohibited effects. However, for example, during the prohibition effect setting, the image of the "prohibition effect setting menu" may be displayed on the frontmost layer in the display section 50a, and the game effect may be displayed on the rear layer. However, even in such a case, the effect control microcomputer 121, for example, during the prohibition effect setting, even if an operation effect prompting the operation of the normal button 40 is performed in the game effect, the normal button in the game effect It is preferable to limit the operation effect of 40 and control the operation input of the normal button 40 as the input related to the prohibition effect setting. This is because it is possible to appropriately set the prohibition effect. That is, during the prohibition effect setting, all or at least a part of the game effects to be executed according to the game associated with the winning of the game ball or the like may be restricted. Note that the game effects include, for example, effects performed on the display unit 50a according to the game, operation effects prompting the operation of the normal button 40 according to the game, movable body effects for operating a predetermined movable body according to the game, and the like. is included. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game effect is described as a effect corresponding to the progress of the game by the game control microcomputer 101, such as a special figure variation effect, a hold effect, a jackpot game effect, or the like. However, the game effects may include effects other than those related to the prohibition effect setting performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 . Specifically, for example, a customer waiting effect that can be executed when neither special figure 1 reservation nor special figure 2 reservation is in a state, and after the end of the special figure fluctuation effect, display until the customer waiting effect is started It is also possible to set an effect that can be executed in a state in which a normal game is possible, such as a background image that is displayed, as a game effect, and limit at least a part of the game effect during the prohibition effect setting. Therefore, specifically, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121 may restrict all processes other than the process related to the prohibition effect setting during the prohibition effect setting. In addition, for example, the effect control microcomputer 121, during the setting of the prohibition effect, executes the processing related to the prohibition effect setting and the processing related to the fluctuation and stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, and performs all other operations. It may limit the processing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration example has been described in which the owner or administrator of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can change the setting of the prohibition effect setting. However, the manufacturer of the pachinko game machine PY1 may be able to change the setting of the prohibition effect setting. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 may be capable of changing the setting of the prohibition effect setting in response to the input of a predetermined signal that can be input by the manufacturer. Specifically, for example, in the pachinko game machine PY1, before shipment, the manufacturer connects to the sub-control board 120 a board that can change the setting of the prohibited effect setting, and the sub-control board 120 is connected from the board. A configuration in which a signal for starting a setting change of a prohibition effect setting can be input to the effect control microcomputer 121 may be employed. Also, for example, the pachinko game machine PY1 is connected to the sub-control board 120 by the manufacturer before shipment, by connecting a board capable of changing the setting of the prohibition effect setting, and controlling the effect control microcomputer of the sub-control board 120 from the board. 121 may be configured such that a signal designating a prohibited object can be input.

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 In addition, 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). In this way, game control and effect control are performed by different boards, but they may be configured to be performed by one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board. Also, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mahjong game machine.

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Above Embodiments The above embodiments show the following inventions (Inventions A1 to A6, Inventions B1 to B6, and Inventions C1 to C8). In the following description of the invention, corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

The game machine according to invention A1 is
A game machine (pachinko game machine) provided with an effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using an image display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined image on a display portion (display portion 50a) PY1),
The production executing means is
Based on a set effect setting among a plurality of effect settings including a first effect setting (normal setting) and a second effect setting (prohibited setting), effect can be executed on the display unit,
When the first effect setting is set, a first specific effect (dance effect with normal settings) capable of displaying images of specific objects (first person, second person, third person) may be executed,
When the second effect setting is set, at least a part of the image of the specific object (prohibited object among the first person, the second person, and the third person) is a second specific effect that is more difficult to see than the first specific effect. It is characterized in that a production (a dance production with a prohibition setting) may be executed.

Conventionally, in a game machine, a predetermined effect may be performed by the effect executing means. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-96970 describes performing an effect in which a plurality of volleyball players appear. However, due to events that occur late in the development process or manufacturing process of the game machine, or at a time when it is difficult to change the content of the presentation, such as after sales, the current content of the presentation becomes inconvenient, and such presentation is executed. There is room for improvement because there is a possibility that the interest may decrease due to this. Then, the gaming machine of this configuration, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-96970, "out of a plurality of effect settings including the first effect setting and the second effect setting, the set effect setting Based on this, it is possible to execute an effect on the display unit, and when the first effect setting is set, a first specific effect capable of displaying the image of the specific target may be executed, and when the second effect setting is set, the specific effect can be executed. At least part of the target image may execute a second specific effect that is more difficult to see than the first specific effect." That is, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the appearance of the specific target by making it difficult to see the part that causes a decrease in interest by changing the effect setting. As a result, the gaming machine with this configuration can solve the problem of "capable of suppressing a decline in interest in gaming" (provides an effect). Furthermore, the gaming machine with this configuration can appropriately deal with a situation where a specific target cannot appear in an effect due to a change in contract or the like.

The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The effect executing means can display an image (coin image) that hides at least part of the image of the specific target in the second specific effect, thereby making it difficult to see.

With this configuration, it is possible to more reliably prevent the player from recognizing the appearance of the specific target in the second specific effect.

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The effect executing means is characterized by not executing the first specific effect when the second effect is set.

With this configuration, the second effect setting can more reliably prevent the player from recognizing the appearance of the specific target.

The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
The image of the specific target is characterized by being an image of a specific person or a specific character.

With this configuration, it is possible to deal with a specific target that is likely to cause an event that causes inconvenience in the content of the presentation.

The game machine according to invention A5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A4,
Having a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling a game,
The production executing means is
Based on the production setting, it is possible to execute a game production (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, jackpot game production, etc.) that is an production according to the game,
In a specific state in which the setting of the effect setting can be changed (during prohibition effect setting), at least a part of the game effect may be restricted,
In the non-specific state, which is not the specific state, the game effect can be executed without restriction.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to unintentional setting changes, etc., made by the owner or manager of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine according to invention A6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A5,
The effect executing means can change the setting of the effect in response to the input of a predetermined signal that can be input by the manufacturer.

In this configuration, the manufacturer can easily change the settings.

The game machine according to invention B1 is
A game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) comprising a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production,
The production executing means is
An effect can be executed based on a set effect setting among a plurality of effect settings including a first effect setting (normal setting) and a second effect setting (prohibited setting),
When it is the second effect setting, than at the time of the first effect setting,
There is a low possibility of selecting and executing a specific production (cut-in production where prohibited objects appear),
It is characterized in that there is a high possibility of selecting and executing a non-specific effect (a cut-in effect different from a cut-in effect in which a prohibited object appears) different from the specific effect.

Conventionally, in a game machine, a predetermined effect may be performed by the effect executing means. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-96970 describes performing an effect in which a plurality of volleyball players appear. However, due to events that occur late in the development process or manufacturing process of the game machine, or at a time when it is difficult to change the content of the presentation, such as after sales, the current content of the presentation becomes inconvenient, and such presentation is executed. There is room for improvement because there is a possibility that the interest may decrease due to this. Then, the gaming machine of this configuration, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-96970, "out of a plurality of effect settings including the first effect setting and the second effect setting, the set effect setting When the second effect is set, the possibility of selecting and executing the specific effect is lower than when the first effect is set, and the non-specific effect different from the specific effect is selected. The difference is that there is a high possibility that In other words, it is possible to reduce the execution frequency of an effect that causes a decrease in interest and increase the execution frequency of other effects by changing the effect setting. As a result, the gaming machine with this configuration can solve the problem of "capable of suppressing a decline in interest in gaming" (provides an effect). Furthermore, the gaming machine with this configuration can appropriately deal with a situation where a specific target cannot appear in an effect due to a change in contract or the like.

The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The specific production is a production in which a specific target appears,
The non-specific effect is characterized in that the specific object does not appear.

In this configuration, the second effect setting can prevent the player from recognizing the specific target.

The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention B1 or Invention B2,
Determining means for determining whether a special game state advantageous to the player is provided,
The production executing means is
As the non-specific effects, a first non-specific effect and a second non-specific effect can be executed,
The first non-specific effect has a smaller difference from the specific effect than the second non-specific effect with respect to the degree of expectation for the special game state,
The difference between the selection probability when the first non-specific effect is the first effect setting and the selection probability when the second effect setting is the first effect setting when the second non-specific effect is the first effect setting is greater than the difference between the selection probability of and the selection probability of the second effect setting.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the big win expectation levels of the first non-specific effect and the second non-specific effect from being greatly different between the first effect setting and the second effect setting. Therefore, it is possible to make the first non-specific effect and the second non-specific effect executed in the second effect setting less uncomfortable with respect to the degree of expectation for the big win.

The gaming machine according to invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B3,
The effect execution means is characterized by not selecting the specific effect when the second effect is set.

In this configuration, since the effect that causes a decrease in interest is not executed in the second effect setting, it is possible to more reliably suppress the decrease in interest in the game.

The gaming machine according to invention B5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B4,
Having a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling a game,
The production executing means is
Based on the production setting, it is possible to execute a game production (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, jackpot game production, etc.) that is an production according to the game,
In a specific state in which the setting of the effect setting can be changed (during prohibition effect setting), at least a part of the game effect may be restricted,
In the non-specific state, which is not the specific state, the game effect can be executed without restriction.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to unintentional setting changes, etc., made by the owner or manager of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine according to invention B6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B5,
The effect executing means can change the setting of the effect in response to the input of a predetermined signal that can be input by the manufacturer.

In this configuration, the manufacturer can easily change the settings.

The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
A game machine (pachinko game machine) provided with an effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using an image display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined image on a display portion (display portion 50a) PY1),
The production executing means is
Based on a set effect setting among a plurality of effect settings including a first effect setting (normal setting) and a second effect setting (prohibited setting), effect can be executed on the display unit,
When it is the second effect setting, it is easier to display the specific image (coin image) in the specific part (the part of the person's face) than when it is the first effect setting,
The specific image may be displayed at a non-specific location different from the specific location when the first effect setting is selected.

Conventionally, in a game machine, a predetermined effect may be performed by the effect executing means. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-96970 describes performing an effect in which a plurality of volleyball players appear. However, due to events that occur late in the development process or manufacturing process of the game machine, or at a time when it is difficult to change the content of the presentation, such as after sales, the current content of the presentation becomes inconvenient, and such presentation is executed. There is room for improvement because there is a possibility that the interest may decrease due to this. Then, the gaming machine of this configuration, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-96970, "out of a plurality of effect settings including the first effect setting and the second effect setting, the set effect setting Based on this, it is possible to execute an effect on the display unit, and when the second effect setting is set, the specific image is more likely to be displayed at the specific location than when the first effect setting is set, and when the first effect setting is set, The specific image may be displayed in a non-specific location different from the specific location." That is, it is possible to cause the specific image displayed in the non-specific portion to function as a camouflage image capable of preventing the specific image displayed in the specific portion from being conspicuous. Therefore, in the second effect setting, it is possible to play the game without being conscious of the appearance of the specific part. As a result, the gaming machine with this configuration can solve the problem of "capable of suppressing a decline in interest in gaming" (provides an effect). Furthermore, the gaming machine with this configuration can appropriately deal with a situation where a specific target cannot appear in an effect due to a change in contract or the like.

The game machine according to invention C2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
The effect executing means may display the specific image in the non-specific portion even when the second effect is set.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific image displayed at the specific location from being conspicuous.

The game machine according to invention C3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention C1 or Invention C2,
The production executing means is
The specific effect in which the specific place appears can be executed in a non-specific mode in which the specific image is not displayed at the specific place when the first effect setting is selected, and the non-specific mode when the second effect setting is selected. It is characterized in that it does not run in

With this configuration, when the second effect setting is used, it is possible to more reliably prevent a decrease in interest due to the player's awareness of the specific location.

The game machine according to invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C3,
The specific portion may vary in size,
The effect executing means can display the specific image in a size corresponding to the size of the specific location.

With this configuration, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest due to the player's awareness of the specific part, and to prevent the decrease in interest in the effect due to the content of the effect being too hidden. can be suppressed.

The game machine according to invention C5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C4,
The position of the specific portion may be different,
The effect executing means can display the specific image at a position corresponding to the position of the specific portion.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest due to the player's awareness of the specific location.

The game machine according to invention C6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C5,
It is characterized in that the higher the number of display times of the specific images displayed in the non-specific locations, the higher the possibility that the player will obtain a profit.

With this configuration, it is possible to reduce discomfort caused by the specific image being displayed during the presentation. That is, it is possible to reduce discomfort caused by the specific image being displayed at the specific location.

The gaming machine according to invention C7 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C6,
Having a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling a game,
The production executing means is
Based on the production setting, it is possible to execute a game production (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, jackpot game production, etc.) that is an production according to the game,
In a specific state in which the setting of the effect setting can be changed (during prohibition effect setting), at least a part of the game effect may be restricted,
In the non-specific state, which is not the specific state, the game effect can be executed without restriction.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to unintentional setting changes, etc., made by the owner or manager of the gaming machine.

The game machine according to invention C8 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C7,
The effect executing means can change the setting of the effect in response to the input of a predetermined signal that can be input by the manufacturer.

In this configuration, the manufacturer can easily change the settings.

PY1... Pachinko game machine 1... Game board 50... Image display device 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Production control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising an effect executing means capable of executing an effect using an image display means capable of displaying a predetermined image on a display unit,
The production executing means is
an effect can be executed on the display unit based on a set effect setting among a plurality of effect settings including a first effect setting and a second effect setting;
In both the first effect setting and the second effect setting, a specific effect in which a specific target appears can be executed,
When it is the second effect setting, it is easier to display the specific image at the specific location of the specific target in the specific effect than when it is the first effect setting,
When the first effect setting is set , the specific image may be displayed in a non-specific place different from the specific place in the specific effect,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the second effect setting, the specific image is displayed at the specific location, thereby lowering the visibility of the specific target than when the specific image is not displayed.

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