JP7292696B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a conventional gaming machine, a determination is made based on acquired determination information, and a special game (jackpot game) can be executed based on the result of the determination. A player can win a large number of prize balls by winning game balls in a big winning opening in a round game of a special game.

In addition, along with the special game, various effects are performed based on the determination result of the determination information. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, a special effect (“holding continuous effect”) is performed when determination information for winning a jackpot has already been acquired during a special game. .

JP 2012-152241 A

However, the special effect described in Patent Literature 1 is a effect for simply notifying the occurrence of a so-called "holding series". Therefore, there is room for further improvement in such presentation.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect;
Acquisition means for acquiring judgment information;
a first determination means for performing a first determination as to whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is to be executed based on the acquired determination information when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
special game execution means for executing the special game when the result of the first determination by the first determination means is execution of the special game;
A second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not the special game is to be executed based on the acquired determination information before the predetermined condition is established;
The special game includes a round game in which a ball can be entered into a specific ball entrance, and an opening from the start of the special game to the start of the round game,
The production executing means is
capable of executing a suggestive display suggesting that the special game is being executed;
The acquisition means is
It is possible to obtain first determination information as the determination information, and to obtain second determination information after the first determination information,
The suggestive display includes a special suggestive display suggesting that the special game will be executed according to the result of the second determination based on the second determination information, in addition to the fact that the special game is being executed. included,
The special suggestion display includes a first special suggestion display executable during the opening and a second special suggestion display executable during the round game,
When the special game is being played according to the result of the first determination based on the first determination information, the first special suggestive display is displayed during the opening of the special game, and the first special indication is displayed during the round game. 2 There are times when special suggestive indications are made ,
When the first special suggestive display is performed during the opening of the special game performed based on the first determination information, and the second special suggestive display is performed during the round game, after that, The suggestive display may not be performed during the opening of the special game performed according to the result of the first determination based on the second determination information, and the second special suggestive display may be performed during the round game. ,
The second special suggestive display is characterized in that it is a reduced form of the first special suggestive display .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the presentation.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is a front view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. 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 rear board movable device is in a standby state, (B) is a front view of the production unit when the rear board lower movable device is activated, and (C) is a board rear upper movable device. It is a front view of the unit for production|presentation when a device operates, (D) is a front view of the unit for production|presentation when a board rear lower movable device and a board rear upper movable device operate|move. 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 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 specific example of customer waiting production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the first display effect, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the first round effect, and (C) is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the ending effect. be. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of no reach loss. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example from the start of the special figure fluctuation production until it becomes a reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when the stop display of the production|presentation design which shows loss from N reach is performed, and the case where the stop display of the production|presentation design which shows a big hit is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation (development production|presentation). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. FIG. 25 is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 24 ; FIG. 26 is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 25 ; FIG. 27 is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 26 ; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a detailed jackpot symbol type determination table. It is a detailed jackpot game control table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the first win count announcement effect; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the second winning number announcement effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the third winning number announcement effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the second display effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the third display effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a second round effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a third round effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an ending effect, (B) to (E) are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of a connecting effect, and (F) is an opening accompanying a jackpot game by a "holding group" It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation. 10 is a timing chart showing the flow of effects relating to the number-of-acquisition notice effect, the hitting-to-the-right notification effect, the title display effect, and the connecting effect. 10 is a timing chart showing the flow of effects relating to the number-of-acquisition notice effect, the hitting-to-the-right notification effect, the title display effect, and the connecting effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment (first embodiment) of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing 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 6. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). In addition, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU, which will be described later, is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via hinges 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board attachment frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. 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 corresponds to the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball to shoot the game ball (the amount that the launching device 72, which will be described later, drives the launching solenoid 72s). attached. 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 a “hemispherical 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 "sword-shaped 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. there is

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

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

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

Directly below the center of the inner wall portion 1B in the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting port 11 with an open top is provided. At the lower left of the first starting port 11, there is provided a second starting port 12 whose right side is open. On the right side of the second starting port 12, a second starting winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D that enables or disables the entry of a ball into the second starting port 12 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 formed of a tongue-shaped piece of a substantially oblong rectangular shape that descends obliquely downward to the left in a plan view. The left end of the upper surface of the electric chew opening/closing member 12 k is positioned to the right of the lowest point of the second starting port 12 in a plan view. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is housed behind the game board 1 so that its tip (front side surface) is normally located in the game area 6, that is, around the front surface of the game board 1 (in a normal state). The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can move (advance and retreat) in the front-rear direction from the stored state. Then, when the special state is entered, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k moves forward. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k moves forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k becomes a guiding path to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is retracted behind the game area 6, it is almost impossible to let the game ball enter the second start hole 12 because there is no guiding path. In this way, the protruding state of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is also referred to as the second starting port 12 or the “open state” of the electric chew 12D. can enter the ball. On the other hand, the state in which the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is housed is also referred to as the second starting port 12 or the "closed state" of the electric tube 12D. In this manner, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k. In addition, the second start port 12 or the fact that the electric chew 12D is in the "open state" is also called "the electric chew 12D opens", and the fact that the electric chew 12D is in the "closed state" is called "the electric chew 12D is open." It is said to be closed.

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, two general winning holes 10 are provided on the left side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. In addition, one general prize winning opening 10 is provided on the right side of the electric chew 12D. 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, a gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided on the diagonally lower right side of the opening 1A of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 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.

In addition, on the right side of the first start-up winning device 11D in the game area 6 and directly under the gate 13, there is provided a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning opening 14 formed therein. It is

The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that takes 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 consists of a flat plate having a substantially oblong rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the first prize winning opening 14.例文帳に追加Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k can rotate about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k rotates, the normal AT opening/closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, catches the falling game ball, and makes the ball enter the first big winning hole 14. - 特許庁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, immediately below the first big winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed obliquely downward to the left, and a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second start opening 12 is provided in the game area 6 (on the game board 1). It is provided so as to protrude forward from the front surface). A game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guiding stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加

A second big winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") in which a second big winning hole 15 is formed diagonally above the gate 13 and the first big winning hole 14 in the game area 6, in other words, on the upstream side. is provided. The second big winning device 15D has an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k is a rod-shaped body that has a wing-like shape when viewed from the front, and is normally held at an attitude of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, and closes the second prize winning opening 15. The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be rotated about 70 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls to the left and can assume 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. 4, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail. Inside the second big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning hole 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward is provided. It is

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

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

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

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Only in the final round game (16R) of the jackpot game, which will be described later, 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, as shown in FIG. 3, substantially at the bottom of the game area 6, there are two outlets for discharging out of the game area 6 game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning holes. A mouth 19 is provided.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow down 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 prize 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

A game ball that does 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) is out. It is guided to the mouth 19 and discharged. Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

In addition, a display device 8 is arranged below and to the left of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 indicator 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure that is variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. In addition, the display device 8 has a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of special figures 1 pending (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 indicator 81a is suspended), which will be described later. And the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b which displays the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number that the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b is withheld) which will be described later is included.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 as a trigger. Also, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, 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 judgment (example of information) 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 figure is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure If a prize is won during execution or during execution of a jackpot game, the variable display of special symbols (or the right of a special 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.

In addition, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the normal map is variably displayed 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, under the 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. The production unit 1U includes an image display device (corresponding to production means) 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "front panel movable device") 55, a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "back panel movable device") 56, and A third board movable device (hereinafter referred to as “logo accessory device”) 57 is mounted.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, two 20-inch 3D liquid crystal displays, and has a display section (corresponding to predetermined display means) 50a capable of displaying a 3D image.

The board front movable device 55 further includes, for example, board front upper movable devices 55UL and 55UR arranged above the board front movable device 55D, and board front lower movable device 55D arranged below. The front upper left movable device 55UL is configured to be movable, and includes a front upper left movable body 55ULk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration on the front portion thereof. The front upper movable device 55UR includes a front upper right movable body 55URk which is configured to be movable and whose front portion is mainly decorated with a three-dimensional decoration. The front lower movable device 55D includes a front lower movable body 55Dk which is configured to be movable and mainly has a three-dimensional decoration on the front surface thereof.

The post-board movable device 56 further includes, for example, a post-board upper movable device 56U arranged on the upper side and a post-board lower movable device 56D arranged on the lower side. The board rear upper movable device 56U includes a board rear upper movable body 56Uk which is configured to be movable and which is planarly decorated. The lower board rear movable device 56D includes a lower rear board movable body 56Dk which is configured to be movable and which is planarly decorated.

The logo accessory device 57 is provided with a logo movable body 57k on the front side of which the logo type "L.O.G.O" of the main character "logo", which is the theme of the pachinko game machine PY1, is applied. 57k is configured to be able to rise and fall planarly along display portion 50a.

FIG. 6(A) schematically shows how the upper rear board movable body 56Uk and the lower rear board movable body 56Dk are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not in operation. The upper rear board movable body 56Uk and the lower rear board movable body 56Dk can move vertically along the surface of the image display device 50 on a plane substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction (they can move up and down). be). Then, when the respective drive sources of the upper rear board movable device 56U and the lower rear board movable device 56D are driven, the upper end of the lower rear board movable body 56Dk is positioned around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 in a front view. (See FIG. 6(B)). On the other hand, the board rear upper movable body 56Uk moves downward (falls) so that its lower end is positioned around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 6C). As a result, the upper rear plate movable body 56Uk and the lower rear plate movable body 56Dk are joined and united in the vertical direction around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front, and a pattern is formed on each surface. (design, design) are united as a whole, representing the face of the main character, which is the theme of the pachinko game machine PY1 (see FIG. 6(D)). At this time, since most of the image display device 50 is covered with the combined upper board rear movable body 56Uk and lower rear board movable body 56Dk, the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, jackpot game effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 , a customer waiting effect, and an operation promotion effect that prompts the user to operate the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41 during an effective period (operation valid period). A “sub-control board”) 120 and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls are provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1 . The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls games. Further, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section for controlling effects together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151 and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. Note that the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and a game effect using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 57, etc.) , the customer waiting effect and the operation promoting effect can be controlled.

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

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

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 clears information stored in the game RAM 104 to the game CPU 102. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for enabling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for monitoring payout. The payout control board 170 is connected to 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. A launcher 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175 . The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

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

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

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

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

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 I/O port section 138 for performance 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 sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can both transmit signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmit signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. Two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 also 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. ing. Further, a CGROM 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing the image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144 are provided. 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. This display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, the order of priority of display, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

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

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

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

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a hemispherical button detection switch 40a and a sword-shaped button detection switch 41a. The hemispherical button detection switch 40a detects that the hemispherical button 40 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 41a detects that the sword-shaped 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.

Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a left frame movable motor 58Lm, a right frame movable motor 58Rm, a front upper movable motor 55Um, a front lower movable motor 55Dm, and a rear upper movable motor. 56Um, a rear lower movable body motor 56Dm and a logo movable body motor 57m. The left frame movable body motor 58Lm can drive the left frame movable device 58L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 58Rm can drive the right frame movable device 58R to perform a predetermined operation. The front upper movable body motor 55Um can drive the front upper movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk to perform predetermined operations. The front lower movable body motor 55Dm can drive the front lower movable body 55Dk to slide it on the display section 50a. The board rear upper movable body motor 56Um can drive the board rear upper movable body 56Uk to slide it on the display section 50a. The lower rear board movable body motor 56Dm can drive the lower rear board movable body 56Dk to slide it on the display section 50a. The logo movable body motor 57m can drive the logo movable body 57k to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates motion pattern data that determines the motion modes of the upper front board movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk, the lower front board movable body 55Dk, the upper rear board movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear board movable body 56Dk. , the lamp control circuit 151 controls the operations of the front upper movable bodies 55ULk and 55URk, the front lower movable body 55Dk, the rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the rear lower movable body 56Dk. The performance control microcomputer 121 also creates motion pattern data that determines the motion mode of the logo movable body 57k, and controls the motion of the logo movable body 57k via the lamp control circuit 151. FIG.

The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include frame lamps 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and board lamps 54 (back board upper point light emitting device 54Ua, board rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, A rear lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, and creates light emission pattern data according to the light emission pattern data. Light emission of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 is controlled. 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 is made to control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, etc., and the operation control of the front board movable device 55, the rear board movable device 56, the logo accessory device 57, the frame movable device 58, and the like. may Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM. Also, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16. FIG.

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 variable display of the general pattern, or the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "establishment of the general 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. 9A, normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern 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. 10(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 the non-time-saving state and a hit determination table (time-saving hit determination table) used in the 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. 10(B). The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

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. 10(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. 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. 9B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

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

In each jackpot determination table, a judgment value of a special symbol random number (corresponding to judgment information, also called a special symbol random number value) is distributed to the jackpot and loss, which are the results of the jackpot judgment. The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with a big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the probability of winning the jackpot.

3-2-2. 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. 11(B), the allocation rate of the jackpot pattern type by the jackpot pattern type determination for the special pattern 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot pattern A and 50% for the jackpot pattern B, and for the special pattern 2 It is possible for the jackpot pattern C to make the distribution rate of the jackpot pattern type determined by the jackpot pattern type determination 100%. In this way, in the special figure 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first start port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second start port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type Different fractions are possible.

3-2-3. Reach 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. 11 (C) when the result of the big hit determination is a loss 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. 11(C), it is possible to change the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. is. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is referred to as "losing with reach", and "no reach (not generating reach)". )” is sometimes called “no reach”.

3-2-4. Toku-zu 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. 12) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the variable display of special figure 2 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing.

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 fluctuation 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 in FIGS.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 12 to 13, 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 gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using a prefetching determination table as shown in FIG. 14 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. 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 prefetching determination table includes a prefetching determination table (non-time-saving prefetching determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a prefetching determination table (time-saving prefetching 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 there is 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 and second jackpot 15), and the time between the start of the jackpot game and the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. In addition, below, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning holes (first big winning hole 14 and second big winning hole 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. 15 after the stop display of the special figure. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As jackpot games, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15, from 1R to 15R, the round game in which the first big winning hole 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big winning hole 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), 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 second is performed. will be Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the large winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 has not elapsed. end the round game.

Concretely, in the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 15, the round game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 1R to 8R. Also, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a round game from 9R to 15R. Furthermore, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game A is substantially a jackpot game of 9R.

In addition, in the jackpot game B, the round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as the round game from 1R to 8R. Also, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a round game from 9R to 15R. Furthermore, a round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game B is substantially a jackpot game of 8R.

Furthermore, in the jackpot game C, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a round game from 1R to 15R. Also, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game C is substantially a jackpot game of 16R.

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. 4(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".

That is, the jackpot game A and the jackpot game C shown in FIG. 15 are the V long jackpots, while the jackpot game B is the V short jackpot. Therefore, in the 16R round game of the jackpot game A and the jackpot game C, it is possible to cause the game ball that enters the second big winning hole 15 to enter the specific area 16 . On the other hand, in the 16R round game of the jackpot game B, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second big winning hole 15, and entering the specific area 16 is substantially impossible. In addition, in this embodiment, the jackpot game C which is a V long jackpot includes two types of jackpot games C (jackpot game C1, jackpot game C2) to be described later.

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. Pachinko machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 16, "low probability low base game state (low probability low base state)", "low probability high base game state (low probability high base state)" state (high-probability-low base state)", "high-probability-high-base game state (high-probability-high base state)" and "jackpot game state". 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. 12 and 13). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of special figure suspension becomes faster, and effective winning to the starting opening (winning that can be stored as special figure suspension) 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 big win without significantly reducing the number of game balls in possession. 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. 17 to 28. 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 probability variable production mode, a time saving 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”. Configurable when not set. That is, it is an effect mode indicating that it is in a standby state in which the special figure fluctuation effect is not performed. A customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen for setting the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 17(B). G101 is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, brightness setting of the 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. 18A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a; As shown in FIG. 18(B), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a; In addition, 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 production is performed. Further, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal front-stage performance mode before reach is established and a normal rear-stage performance mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the normal front stage effect mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A custom background image will be displayed. Also, a special effect mode may be provided that is set only in the "high probability low base game state".

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. 18(D), 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 reach is established and a probability variation rear stage performance mode after 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. 18(E), a background image representing the sky (background image for time saving G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, in the time saving production mode, there are a time saving front stage production mode before the reach is established and a time saving rear stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation production. 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 effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19A, an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and a right-hand shot image prompting "right-hand shot" are displayed on the display unit 50a. An opening effect is performed in which G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19B, the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. A round performance will be held. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19(C), the display unit 50a displays an ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game, and a total number of prize balls paid out. An ending effect is performed in which the number-of-balls image G112 is displayed.

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

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

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production, in addition to the fluctuation display of the production pattern, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, various movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, the sword type It is possible to perform an effect using various effect devices such as the button 41 .

4-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area In the display section 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. A region 50b3) may be provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying a left effect symbol (corresponding to a predetermined effect symbol) EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle effect design area 50b2 and the right effect design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect design (corresponding to a predetermined effect design) EZ2 and the right effect design (corresponding to a predetermined effect design) EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, a small pattern area 50c can be provided in a section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the left small pattern KZ1, the middle and small pattern KZ2, and the right small pattern KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed.

In addition, in FIG. 20(A), the left production design area 50b1, middle production design area 50b2, right production design area 50b3 and small design area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left production design area 50b1, It is described to represent the ranges of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3 and the small symbol area 50c, and is 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, as shown in FIG. 20(B), the variable display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started along with the start, and the left small pattern KZ1 and the medium and small pattern KZ2 are started. And the variable display of the right small pattern KZ3 is started. Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is a special figure variation pattern of no reach loss (for example, normal loss variation), the end of the variable display of the special figure (special figure stop display), the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with a losing streak (so-called “break streak”) peculiar to the reach-less losing. Toward the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 20(C), the left performance symbol EZ1 is temporarily stopped at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 20(D). , the right performance symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped at approximately the vertical center position, and further, as shown in FIG. 20(E), the middle performance symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the approximately vertical center position. Finally, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a state of being horizontally aligned at the vertical center position, completely stop all at once, as shown in FIG. 20(F). The stop is confirmed (the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed). When the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 which have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped by loose stitches, that is, when the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped all at once at the same loose stitches, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

In the example of FIG. 20, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left performance design EZ1→right performance design EZ3→middle performance design EZ2. The mode of stopping is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern with reach and loss (for example, N loss variation), in the same way as the case of no reach described above, in the display unit 50a, FIG. As shown in (A), the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed. 21(B), the variable display of the special symbols is started, and as shown in FIG. The variable display of KZ3 is started. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 21(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the number "5" is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 21(D), the same number The right performance symbol EZ3 consisting of "5" is horizontally aligned at a substantially central position in the vertical direction and temporarily stopped, resulting in a ready-to-win (reach-to-win occurs or is established). Even if the ready-to-win state is established in the production pattern, the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 is continued.

In the example of FIG. 21, when the ready-to-win is established, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left performance symbol EZ1→the right performance symbol EZ3, but the mode of temporary stop is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. can be done. Also, the number of the production pattern that constitutes the ready-to-win is not limited to "5". Further, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Also, the direction in which the performance symbols constituting the ready-to-win are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

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

When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21(D), N reach is performed from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 22A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N-reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22(B), the middle effect symbol EZ2 that is displayed (scrolled) at high speed in the normal mode gradually decelerates.

When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss variation), from the state where the reach is established, the middle production pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the vertical direction approximately center position. Then, the stop display of the production pattern indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), a middle production pattern consisting of numbers ("4" in FIG. 22 (C-1)) different from the numbers constituting the reach EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. Stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed with the eyes. In addition, when the temporarily stopped performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are completely stopped with the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed, three small The symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are stopped all at once with the same loss with reach as the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot (for example, N jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. The middle production pattern EZ2 consisting of the same number is temporarily stopped at the vertical direction approximately center position, and with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. The temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the stop display of the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2 and the right performance symbol EZ3 is performed with a winning combination peculiar to the jackpot such as double eyes. Further, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped with a hit peculiar to the big hit, that is, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed, three small symbols KZ1 are displayed. , KZ2 and KZ3 are stopped all at once with the same hits peculiar to the big win as the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 is also performed. The content of N reach 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 of the lottery result of the special lottery being a "big hit" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

After the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, the enemy character A appears, and the image shown in FIG. ), a scene in which the main character and the enemy character A are facing each other is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, an image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the SP reach has started is displayed in the center of the display section 50a. The SP reach start title image G1 is composed of a title image G11 representing the title of the SP reach ""Destroy the enemy A!"

Then, the SP reach battle progresses further, and as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25C, when a close-up of the profile of enemy character A is displayed, as shown in FIG. We have a scene to say. This scene constitutes a turning point (victory turning point) at which the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, after this winning/losing branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. , the main character in a special state standing tall after winning the battle is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. - 特許庁At this time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. In this way, the display of the main character transformed into the special state of winning the battle and standing upright and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitute the performance of notifying the big win (big win reporting performance). After that, as shown in FIG. 27(B), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

On the other hand, after the winning/losing branch point, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the SP loss fluctuation), the background for SP reach without the big hit notification production being performed In the image G113, a loss notification effect is performed in which an image of the main character losing the battle is displayed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22(C-1), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the losing eye, and as shown in FIG. 22(D-1), the losing eye is produced. Symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed. The content of the SP reach is not limited to the content in which characters battle each other, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

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 jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the lottery result of the special lottery. For example, the execution probability of N reach is 10% when the lottery result of the special lottery is "losing", and 100% when the lottery result of the special lottery is "jackpot", SP reach If the execution probability is 4% when the lottery result of the special lottery is "losing", and 100% when the lottery result of the special lottery is "jackpot", the expectation of SP reach is It is possible to set higher than the N reach jackpot expectation. 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 lottery result of the special lottery is ``losing'', and the lottery result of the special lottery. If is 20% in the case of "jackpot", the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the lottery result of the special lottery is "losing", and the lottery result of the special lottery is "jackpot" If it is 30% in the case of , it is possible to set the SP reach B jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach A jackpot expectation. Thus, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the lottery result of the special figure lottery, it is possible to set the degree of expectation for the big hit.

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. 28(A). Suspended icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4, depending on the special figure 1 reservation number or the special figure 2 reservation number , the respective display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 can display the pending icon HA. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 28A, it is possible to provide an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

It should be noted that the number of display areas 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.例文帳に追加The pending effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

For example, 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, and as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed. 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 fluctuation effect is completed and a new special figure fluctuation 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. , and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "1".

4-4. Notice Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is a effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, the input devices 40, 41, etc., and the result of the jackpot determination and the special figure. It is possible to suggest the result of fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 57 and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is a effect that activates the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58, and it is possible to suggest in advance the development of the subsequent effect (for example, SP reach).

For example, if the result of special figure variation pattern determination is SP jackpot variation or SP losing variation, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), first board front mobile device 55 is activated, the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk are combined to cover the main character in the normal state displayed on the display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 23(B), the rear-board movable device 56 is actuated, and the upper-board movable body 56Uk and the lower-post-board movable body 56Dk are united to form a normal state displayed on the display section 50a. and the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk and the front lower movable body 55Dk which are united and integrated to cover the main character in the normal state. Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk temporarily return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, a black image is displayed (blacked out) over the entire display section 50a as if it were turned off, suggesting that the SP reach will develop.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23(D), the front movable device 55 is operated again, and the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk, and the front lower movable body 55Dk are united, The upper rear board movable body 56Uk and the lower rear board movable body 56Dk that are united and integrated are covered. Then, as shown in FIGS. 23(E) to 23(F), the front-board movable device 55 and the rear-board movable device 56 return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body production is an example of a development production.

Note that the movable body presentation is not limited to suggestions for developing SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N reach losing variation), it is possible to perform a movable object effect as a so-called false effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 provides an operation effect including an operation promotion effect using the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 and an operation result effect corresponding to the operation of the hemispherical button 40 and the sword-shaped button 41 as the advance notice effect. It is possible. The operation performance is a performance in which the player operates the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41, and it is possible to suggest that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner indicating a big win.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25C, in SP reach, a period during which the operation of pressing the sword-shaped button 41 is valid (sword-shaped button operation valid period) occurs. Then, as shown in FIG. 26A, an effect for prompting the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 (sword-shaped button operation prompting effect) is performed. In the sword-shaped button operation prompting effect, a sword-shaped button operation prompting image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The sword-shaped button operation prompting image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressing operation image) G32 representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword. and an image (operation valid period remaining time image) G33 representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (sword button operation valid period) related to the operation of the pattern button 41 . 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. FIG. 26B shows a state in which the sword-shaped button operation effective period has occurred and 1/3 of the sword-shaped button operation effective period has elapsed.

Thereafter, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation valid period, or the sword-shaped button 41 is operated during the sword-shaped button operation valid period. After the remaining time of the operation effective period has run out without being done, and before the variable display of the special figure ends, the operation result production (big hit suggestion production) is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26(C), the operation result effect is that the front front movable device 55 is operated to operate the front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front upper right movable body 55URk, and the front upper left movable body 55URk. The lower movable body 55Dk is united, and the rear board movable device 56 is operated to unite the upper rear board movable body 56Uk and the lower rear board movable body 56Dk, thereby integrating them. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is "losing", the effect button is displayed even if the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, or the sword-shaped button 41 is not pressed. Even if the remaining time of the operation effective period expires, before the variable display of the special figure ends, an operation result presentation (losing suggestive presentation) is performed in which the front board movable device 55 and the rear board movable device 56 are not operated.

Note that the operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the front-board movable device 55 and the rear-board movable device 56, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Also, when the result of the big win determination is “losing”, it is possible to perform the same operation result effect as when the result of the big win determination is “big win” as a so-called fake effect.

4-4-3. Prefetching effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing a prefetching effect for the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension in which the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The look-ahead effect can suggest in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

For example, if the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. to display.

In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. 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. Also, when the result of the prefetch determination is "loss", it is possible to perform the same prefetch effect as when the result of the prefetch determination is "big win" as a so-called fake effect.

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

[1. Main control main processing]
The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B are updated by adding 1 to them. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. At least some of the random numbers may be so-called hardware random numbers generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

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

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), first, the output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next time (see FIG. 29), and an interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005). etc.

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

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

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

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

In the first starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), 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. 14). In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, based on the special figure 2 relation random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed, and 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, special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed, and special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift processing 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. 11 ( 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 jackpot pattern type 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. 11 (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. 13), 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 obtained. Then, 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. 11 ( 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. 11 (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. 12), 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 made to start the variable display of the special figure 1.

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

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

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

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

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is played using a jackpot game control table (see FIG. 15). After shifting to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in accordance with the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of jackpot type determination.

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

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. 31 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. 31 from the effect ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

When the random number update process ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). 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 lighting effects by emitting light), and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 are operated (various movable body perform a performance).

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

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

[2.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 32, 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, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a or the sword-shaped button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, light emission data is generated in order to cause the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light at a timing that matches the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process, which will be described later. is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control processing, based on the performance data created in the performance data creation processing, drive data is generated in order to perform a movable body performance that operates the movable devices such as the mobile devices 55, 56, 57, and 58 at a predetermined timing. to output In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

[3.10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 33, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), and effect data creation processing (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.). I do. In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

7. Description of Characteristic Points of the First Embodiment Below, a more detailed explanation will be added regarding the characteristic points of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), when a so-called "holding series" is performed after execution of a jackpot game, a suggestion display suggesting the "holding series" is performed. "Holding series" means that there is a special figure reservation stored during the execution of the jackpot game that is determined to be a jackpot, and based on the special figure reservation, a new jackpot game is continuously played after the execution of the jackpot game. to be executed. Strictly speaking, the variable display of the special figure is interposed several times (one or more and four times or less) between the two jackpot games that are executed.

7-1. Jackpot Symbol Type Determination Table First, the jackpot symbol type determination table in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the jackpot symbol type determination of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 34 is used to determine the jackpot symbol type.

Specifically, a big hit design C1, a big hit design C2 and a big hit design D are provided as the big hit designs determined by the big hit design type determination in the special figure 2. - 特許庁In this embodiment, the distribution ratios of the jackpot pattern C1, the jackpot pattern C2 and the jackpot pattern D in the special figure 2 are set to "30%", "40%" and "30%" respectively (see FIG. 34).

7-2. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 35, the jackpot game of the present embodiment includes five types of jackpot games: jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C1, jackpot game C2 and jackpot game D.

Specifically, in the jackpot game A, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 1R to 8R. Also, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a round game from 9R to 15R. Furthermore, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game A is substantially a jackpot game of 9R.

In the jackpot game B, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a round game from 1R to 8R. Also, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a round game from 9R to 15R. Furthermore, a round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game B is substantially a jackpot game of 8R.

In the jackpot game C1, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a round game from 1R to 15R. Also, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game C1 is substantially a jackpot game of 16R.

In the jackpot game C2, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a round game from 1R to 4R. Then, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a round game from 5R to 15R. Furthermore, the same round game as the jackpot game C1, in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum, is performed as a 16R round game. That is, the jackpot game C2 is a substantial 5R jackpot game.

In the jackpot game D, a round game is performed from 1R to 4R in which the first big prize winning port 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and a round game is performed in which the first big prize winning port 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second. It is performed from 5R to 15R. Then, a round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed at 16R. That is, the jackpot game D is substantially a 4R jackpot game.

The jackpot game A is a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot pattern A described above. In other words, when the big win of the big win pattern A is won in the special figure lottery, the big win game A is executed after the special figure is variably displayed. Similarly, the jackpot game B is a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot pattern B, the jackpot game C1 to the jackpot pattern C1, the jackpot game C2 to the jackpot pattern C2, and the jackpot game D to the jackpot pattern D. .

7-3. Transition of game state In the present embodiment, among the various jackpot games described above, the game state immediately after execution of jackpot game A, jackpot game C1 and jackpot game C2 is controlled to a high probability high base game state. On the other hand, the game state immediately after execution of the jackpot game B and the jackpot game D is controlled to a low probability high base game state.

Therefore, for example, in the special figure 1 lottery in the low probability low base gaming state (normal gaming state), if the type "jackpot pattern A" jackpot is won, immediately after the execution of the jackpot game A accompanying the winning, the game The state becomes a high probability high base game state. In other words, the game state is switched from the normal game state to the high probability high base game state before and after the jackpot game A is executed. Therefore, when the jackpot of the jackpot pattern A is won, the subsequent game state is switched to a state advantageous to the player. That is, it becomes a high base state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and it becomes easier to generate an effective prize to the start opening. Therefore, the player can aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game without reducing the number of game balls. Moreover, since the probability is high, it is easy to win the next jackpot without reducing the number of game balls.

In addition, in the special figure 2 lottery in the high probability high base game state, if the type is "jackpot pattern C1" (or "jackpot pattern C2"), the jackpot game C1 (or jackpot game Immediately after execution of C2), the game state becomes a high probability high base game state. In other words, the game state is not switched before and after the execution of the jackpot game C1. Therefore, even after winning the jackpot of the jackpot pattern C1 (or jackpot pattern C2), the player can continue to be in an advantageous state. That is, even after winning the big win, it is easy to win the next big win without reducing the number of game balls.

On the other hand, in the special figure 2 lottery in the high-probability high-base game state, if the jackpot of the type "jackpot pattern D" is won, immediately after the jackpot game D accompanying the winning, the game state is the low-probability high-base game. become a state. That is, the game state is switched from the high-probability high-base game state to the low-probability high-base game state before and after the jackpot game D is executed. Therefore, when the player wins the big win of the big win pattern D, the player can aim for the big win under the smooth progress of the game without reducing the number of game balls too much. However, after winning the jackpot, it is difficult to win the jackpot.

In addition, in the special figure 1 lottery in the normal game state, when the jackpot of the type "jackpot pattern B" is won, immediately after the jackpot game B accompanying the winning, the game state becomes the low probability high base game state. . That is, the game state is switched from the normal game state to the low-probability high-base game state before and after the jackpot game B is executed. Therefore, when the jackpot of the jackpot symbol B is won, the subsequent game state is switched to a state advantageous to the player. That is, it becomes a high base state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and it becomes easier to generate an effective prize to the start opening. Therefore, the player can aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game without reducing the number of game balls.

Also, in the special figure 2 lottery in the low-probability high-base gaming state, if the type is "jackpot pattern C1" (or "jackpot pattern C2"), the jackpot game C1 (or jackpot game Immediately after execution of C2), the game state becomes a high probability high base game state. That is, the game state is switched from the low-probability high base game state to the high-probability high base game state before and after the execution of the jackpot game C1. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, the subsequent game state is switched to an advantageous state for the player. In other words, when the player wins the jackpot pattern C1 (or the jackpot pattern C2), the player can aim for the jackpot while the game progresses smoothly without reducing the number of game balls too much. It has become. And it is easy to win the next jackpot without reducing the number of game balls too much.

On the other hand, in the special figure 2 lottery in the low-probability high-base game state, if the jackpot type "jackpot pattern D" is won, immediately after the jackpot game D accompanying the winning, the game state is the low-probability high-base game. become a state. In other words, the game state does not change before and after the jackpot game D is executed. Therefore, even after winning the big win, it is easy to win the next big win without reducing the number of game balls.

7-4. Special Figure Variation Next, the special figure variation pattern determination in the present embodiment will be further described. In this embodiment, using the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (FIG. 12) and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (FIG. 13) described above, the variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure (special figure variation pattern) is determined .

As described above, after the execution of the jackpot game, it is always controlled to the time saving state, so after the execution of the jackpot game, the determination table of the "time saving state" until a predetermined condition is satisfied (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment for time saving table, and time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table) will be used. It should be noted that the predetermined condition is that if the jackpot game is jackpot game B or jackpot game D, the variable display of the special figure is performed 100 times after the jackpot game, or the variable display is performed 100 times. Winning a jackpot and shifting to a jackpot game state before the game is played. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is jackpot game A, jackpot game C1 or jackpot game C2, the next jackpot is won and the state shifts to the jackpot game state.

Furthermore, different determination tables are used for a predetermined number of times (specifically, "four times") immediately after the execution of the jackpot game, and for the fifth and subsequent times. Specifically, the special figure variation patterns up to four times after execution of the jackpot game are selected from P81, P82 and P83 shown in FIG. 12, or P91, P92 and P93 shown in FIG. Further, the special figure variation pattern after the fifth time after execution of the jackpot game is configured to be selected from P11 to P16 shown in FIG. 12 or P61 to P66 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, all the special figure fluctuation patterns up to four times after execution of the jackpot game have a special figure fluctuation time of "3000" ms. That is, any special figure fluctuation time is the same. Therefore, regardless of the result of the special figure lottery, it is possible to perform each special figure variation (variable display of special figure) up to four times after execution of the big winning game over the same time. Moreover, since the special figure fluctuation time of "3000" ms is a relatively short time, each special figure fluctuation can be quickly digested up to four times after the execution of the jackpot game. It is possible to shorten the period of special figure fluctuation for the batch.

7-5. Production Subsequently, in addition to the main production described above, various productions that can be executed during the normal production mode, the time-saving production mode, the probability variable production mode, and the jackpot production mode will be described. Such effects include the following "acquisition number announcement effect", "title display effect", "right hitting notification effect", "round effect" and "connection effect".

7-5-1. Acquisition Number Announcement Effect First, the acquisition number announcement effect (corresponding to profit display) will be described with reference to FIG. The acquisition number notice effect is a effect for informing the total number of prize balls to be paid out in the jackpot game.

In other words, when the jackpot game is the jackpot game A, the acquisition number notice effect of notifying "1350" as the total number of prize balls to be paid out is executed. In addition, in the case of the jackpot game B, an acquisition number announcement presentation of notifying "1200" is executed. Furthermore, in the case of the jackpot game C1, an acquisition number announcement performance for informing "2400" is executed. Moreover, in the case of the jackpot game C2, an acquisition number announcement presentation of notifying "750" is executed. In addition, in the case of the jackpot game D as well, as in the case of the jackpot game C2, the winning number announcement performance of notifying "750" is executed.

In this embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when one game ball wins is set to "15 balls" in both of the big winning openings 14 and 15.例文帳に追加Further, when opening the big winning openings 14 and 15, the opening of the big winning openings 14 and 15 is terminated when a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) is reached. Therefore, the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out per one round game is set to "150", and based on the substantial number of round games shown in FIG. The total number of prize balls was set as above.

There are three types of acquisition number announcement effects, namely, "first acquisition number announcement effect", "second acquisition number announcement effect", and "third acquisition number announcement effect". The execution timings of the "first acquisition number announcement effect", the "second acquisition number announcement effect", and the "third acquisition number announcement effect" are different.

That is, the first acquisition number notice effect is the effect that is executed during the special figure 2 fluctuation of the probability variation effect mode. Specifically, it is performed after the temporary stop of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production accompanying the fluctuation of the special figure display device 81. That is, during the variable probability effect mode, after the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the second winning number notice effect and the third winning number notice effect are effects executed during the opening of the jackpot game. The second winning number notice effect is an effect executed during the opening of the jackpot game by the first "holding run", and the third win number notice effect is the effect of the second "holding run" jackpot game. It is a production performed during the opening.

In addition, the above-described first winning number notice effect is an effect indicating the content of the effect corresponding to the type of the jackpot game after suggesting the possibility that the jackpot game to be executed is the jackpot game C1.

Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 36B, a sword-shaped button image G31, an operation effective period remaining time image G33, and an image G120 representing a character string "Aim for MAX (2400pt)!" are displayed. It is displayed on the part 50a. This makes it possible for the player to expect that the jackpot game may actually be the jackpot game C1 of 16R. Therefore, the player can operate the sword-shaped button 41 with anticipation, and can show a high degree of interest in the acquisition number announcement effect.

When the jackpot game to be executed is the jackpot game C1, the effect shown in FIG. 36(B) is performed, and then the first win number notice effect is performed with the effect content indicating that the jackpot game C1 is being performed. That is, after the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, or after the sword-shaped button 41 is not operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period expires, as shown in FIG. Then, an image G121 representing the character string "Congratulations, let's win 2400 points!" is displayed on the display unit 50a. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot game is substantially the jackpot game C1 of 16R. Therefore, the player can be sure that the number of winning balls that can be obtained is a relatively advantageous jackpot game.

On the other hand, when the jackpot game is the jackpot game C2 or the jackpot game D, after the effect shown in FIG. An advance notice will be given. That is, after the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, or after the sword-shaped button 41 is not operated and the remaining time of the operation effective period expires, as shown in FIG. Then, an image G122 representing the character string "Let's get 750 points!" is displayed on the display unit 50a. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot game is actually a 5R jackpot game.

In contrast to the first acquisition number announcement effect, the second acquisition number announcement effect notifies ``2400'' as the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out in the jackpot game (jackpot game C1) by the ``holding group'', and two times. The effect is to report "4800" as the total number of prize balls to be paid out in the jackpot game C1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37A, an image G137 representing the character string "+2400pt" and an image G138 representing the character string "Get 4800pt!" are displayed on the display unit 50a.

The second winning number announcement effect using the image G137 can suggest to the player that the jackpot game by the "reservation group" is the jackpot game C1. Furthermore, by the second acquisition notice effect using the image G138, the jackpot game by the "holding group" and the jackpot game prior to the jackpot game (hereinafter also simply referred to as the "prior jackpot game") are combined. It is possible to quickly grasp the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out for one round.

In addition, the third acquisition number notice effect notifies the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out in the jackpot game (jackpot game C1) by the "holding series" of "2400", and the payout schedule of the jackpot game C1 for three times. The production is such that "7200" is announced as the total number of prize balls. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37B, an image G137 representing the character string "+2400pt" and an image G139 representing the character string "Get 7200pt!" are displayed on the display unit 50a.

It is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot game by the "reservation group" is the jackpot game C1 by means of the third winning number announcement effect using the image G137. Furthermore, by the third acquisition notice effect using the image G139, the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out for three times, which is the sum of the jackpot game by the "holding group" and the two jackpot games preceding the jackpot game. can be grasped quickly.

7-5-2. Title Display Effect Next, the title display effect (corresponding to suggestive display) will be described with reference to FIGS. 19A and 38. FIG. The title display effect is an effect for suggesting that execution of a jackpot game is started. In this embodiment, the title display effect may be executed as an opening effect during the jackpot effect mode. Therefore, when the title display effect is executed, it is possible to inform the player of the start of the jackpot game.

There are three types of title display effects with different display modes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19(A), a first display effect of displaying a title image G107A including the character string "big win" and as shown in FIG. 38(A), the character string "maximum big win" and a title image G131A including the character string "premium jackpot" as shown in FIG. 38(B), and a rainbow image G132 arranged behind the title image G131A. There is a third display effect for displaying . The first display effect and the second display effect correspond to the normal suggestive display, and the third display effect corresponds to the special suggestive display.

The first display effect is performed when the jackpot game is jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C2, or jackpot game D. The second display effect is an effect that can be performed when the jackpot game is the jackpot game C1. The third display effect is performed when the jackpot game is the jackpot game C1, and when the jackpot game C1 is executed by the “retained group” after the jackpot game (jackpot game C1) is executed. Therefore, when the jackpot game to be started is the jackpot game C1, there are times when the second display effect is performed, when the third display effect is performed, and when the title display effect is not performed.

In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the title display effect is selected at the start of execution of the jackpot game. Furthermore, when the title display effect is executed, the type (display mode) of the title display effect is selected.

Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot game to be started to be executed is the jackpot game C1 by the “retained series”. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game to be started to be executed is the jackpot game C1 by the "reservation group" based on whether or not the connection effect described later is performed along with the variable display of the immediately preceding special figure. do.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the title display effect is not executed in the case of the jackpot game C1 by the “holding series”, the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the jackpot game whose execution is started is the jackpot game by the “holding series”. If it is C1, non-execution of the title display effect is selected. As a result, the title display effect is not executed at the opening of the jackpot game C1 which is started to be executed. On the other hand, if the big winning game to be started is not the big winning game C1 by the "reservation group", the execution of the title display effect is selected.

When the execution of the title display effect is selected, the effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently selects the type of title display effect to be executed. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game whose execution is started is the jackpot game C1. If it is a jackpot game C1, then it is determined whether or not there is a "reservation run". Specifically, for example, based on the second start winning command (result of the second look-ahead determination) from the main control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101), it is determined whether or not there is a "holding series". That is, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is a "holding group" only for the special figure reservation of the special figure 2. As a result, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, a "retained ream" is likely to occur based on the special figure reserving stored in the high base state.

The effect control microcomputer 121 selects the third display effect as the title display effect to be executed when it is determined that there is a "holding group". As a result, the third display effect is executed at the opening of the jackpot game C1 in which the "holding series" occurs after execution. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no "reserved group", the second display effect is selected as the title display effect to be executed. As a result, the second display effect is executed at the opening of the jackpot game C1 in which the "holding series" does not occur after execution.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the jackpot game to be started is not the jackpot game C1, it selects a title display effect of a type corresponding to the type of the jackpot game to be started. Specifically, when the jackpot game to be started is jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C2, or jackpot game D, the first display effect is selected as the title display effect. Further, when the jackpot game to be started is the jackpot game C1, the second display effect is selected.

Thus, when the title display effect is executed, the player can grasp the game contents of the jackpot game being executed from the display mode of the title display effect. Moreover, when the second display effect is executed as the title display effect, the player can grasp that the jackpot game being executed is actually the jackpot game C1 of 16R. In other words, the player can rejoice at the start of the jackpot game in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is the largest.

Furthermore, when the third display effect is executed as the title display effect, the player will notice that the jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game C1, and that the jackpot game C1 is followed by a "holding run". It is also possible to grasp that. In other words, the third display effect allows the player to be convinced in advance (before execution) that the big win game C1 will be executed by the "reservation group". Therefore, not only the start of the jackpot game with the largest number of winning balls, but also the execution of two jackpot games including the start of the jackpot game can give great satisfaction. In other words, the player can enjoy a moment of bliss for a while after seeing the third title.

It should be noted that the title display effect is not executed during the opening of the jackpot game (jackpot game C1) by the "retained group". Therefore, it is difficult for the player to notice the start of the execution of the jackpot game C1 by the "holding series", and the player feels as if the "previous jackpot game" is followed by the "holding series". It is possible to recognize.

7-5-3. Right hitting notification effect The right hitting notification effect (corresponding to start effect) will be described with reference to FIGS. 19, 38 and 39. FIG. The right hitting notification effect is an effect for suggesting the start of execution of a jackpot game and informing the player to perform a right hitting according to the start. This hitting to the right notification effect is performed along with the execution of the jackpot game (opening, round game and ending).

Specifically, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIGS. 19(A), 38(A) and 38(B), a right-handed hitting image G108A displayed in the upper right part of the display unit 50a is used. Image rendering is performed. On the other hand, during the round game and ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), FIG. 19 (C), FIG. 39 (A), FIG. An image effect is performed using a right-handed shot image G108B displayed in the upper right portion of the display section 50a. The right shot image G108B is a reduced display of the right shot image G108A.

The player can grasp that execution of the jackpot game has been started by such a right-handed informing effect. In addition, it is possible to make the player aware that the game is to be played by hitting to the right when the jackpot game is executed, so that the player can surely obtain the profits obtained by the jackpot game.

7-5-4. Round effect The round effect (corresponding to suggestive display) will be described with reference to FIGS. 19(B) and 39. FIG. The round effect is a effect for suggesting that a round game is in progress. In the present embodiment, in the case of a winable mode, that is, a round game in which the opening time is 29.5 seconds at maximum and the big winning openings 14 and 15 are opened, a round effect is executed along with the round game. Therefore, when the round effect is performed, it is possible to inform the player that the big winning openings 14 and 15 are open for winning.

There are three types of round effects with different display modes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19(B), a first round effect of displaying an image G107B including the character string "jackpot" and as shown in FIG. 39(A), including the character string "maximum jackpot" There is a second round effect of displaying the image G130B. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 39(B), there is a third round effect in which an image G131B including the character string "premium jackpot" is displayed. Note that the first round effect using the image G107B and the second round effect using the image G130B correspond to the normal suggestive display, and the third round effect using the image G131B corresponds to the special suggestive display.

The image used in each round effect is similar to the title image used in the title display effect described above. That is, the image G107B of the first round effect is a reduced display of the title image G107A of the first display effect (see FIG. 19A). The image G130B of the second round effect is a reduced display of the title image G130A of the second display effect (see FIG. 38A). Furthermore, the image G131B of the third round effect is a reduced display of the title image G131A of the third display effect (see FIG. 38B).

The first round effect is performed when the jackpot game being executed is jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C2, or jackpot game D. The second round effect is an effect that can be performed when the jackpot game is the jackpot game C1. The third round effect is performed when the jackpot game is the jackpot game C1, and when the jackpot game C1 is executed by the "retained group" after the jackpot game is executed. Therefore, when the jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game C1, there are times when the second round effect is performed and times when the third round effect is performed.

Therefore, when the second round effect is executed as the round effect, the player can grasp that the jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game C1. In addition, when the third round effect is executed as the round effect, the player can grasp that the jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game C1, and also grasps that there is a "holding run". It is possible to In other words, the third round effect enables the player to be convinced in advance (before execution) that the "holding group" will execute the jackpot game C1.

7-5-5. Connection Effect The connection effect will be described with reference to FIG. 40 . The connection effect is a special effect performed during special figure fluctuation between the "previous big win game" and the big win game by the "holding group".

Specifically, after execution of the ending effect associated with the ending of the jackpot game (“previous jackpot game”) shown in FIG. An image effect is performed in which the entire area is in a blackout state. As a result, after the execution of the ending effect, it is possible to surprise the player who thought that the normal special figure variation effect would be executed, and to give the player a great surprise.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 40(C), the blackout state ends, and a character image G133 of the head of the character doll and a character image G133 positioned to the left of the character image G133 are displayed in the lower right portion of the display section 50a. An image rendering is performed to display a graphic image G134 in the shape of a balloon. The graphic image G134 contains the character string "NO! NO!". By performing such an image effect, the blackout state was not due to a failure (malfunction) of the gaming machine, and a different effect from the normal special figure fluctuation effect is performed. This can be notified to the player, and the player can be relieved.

Next, as shown in FIG. 40(D), an image effect is performed in which a character image G133 and a "balloon"-shaped graphic image G135 are displayed. The graphic image G135 contains a character string "because it is a premium jackpot...". By performing such an image effect, the player can re-recognize that the title display effect of the executed jackpot game was the third display effect, that is, the effect of displaying "premium jackpot". there is

Next, as shown in FIG. 40(E), an image effect is performed in which a character image G133 and a "balloon"-shaped graphic image G136 are displayed. The graphic image G136 contains a character string "The fun continues!". By performing such an image effect, it is possible to inform the player that the big winning game by the "holding group" will be executed soon.

The connection effect of this embodiment is started together with the variable display of the special figure immediately after the jackpot game. Therefore, along with the start of execution of the connecting effect, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is performed as the special figure variable effect in the upper left part of the display section 50a (see FIG. 40(B)). In addition, even during execution of the connecting effect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed in the upper left portion of the display section 50a (see FIGS. 40(C) and 40(D)).

Then, the connecting effect ends with the stop display of the special figure showing the big winning pattern corresponding to the big winning game by the "holding group". Therefore, along with the end of the connecting effect, in the upper left part of the display unit 50a, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed as a special figure variation effect in a manner indicating a big hit (for example, doubles of "5"). becomes (see FIG. 40(E)). In addition, in the special figure variation effect immediately before the execution of the jackpot game by the "holding series", the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed without displaying the temporary stop of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a manner indicating the jackpot. It is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the jackpot.

After the connecting effect, the execution of the big winning game (big winning game C1) by the "holding group" is started. As an opening effect accompanying the opening of the jackpot game, for example, the second winning number notice effect shown in FIG. 37(A) or the third winning number notice effect shown in FIG. 37(B) is executed. The acquisition number announcement effect shown in FIG. 40(F) is the second acquisition number announcement effect.

In addition, in the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the connection effect is selected at the end of the execution of the "previous jackpot game". Then, when the connecting effect is to be executed, the execution period of the connecting effect is further selected.

In detail, the production control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the connection production is to be executed. Concretely, for example, when there is a "holding group", execution of a connecting effect is selected, and when there is no "holding group", non-execution of a connecting effect is selected.

After selecting the execution of the connection effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the execution period of the connection effect.

In this embodiment, a connection effect is performed during the execution period of the variable display of the special figure between the "previous jackpot game" and the jackpot game by the "holding group". Therefore, the execution period of the connection effect differs depending on the number of variable display of the special figure until the execution of the jackpot game by the "holding series".

For example, after the execution of the "previous jackpot game", in the case of a special drawing reservation related to the jackpot pattern corresponding to the jackpot game by the "reservation group", the special drawing reservation to be digested first, the "previous jackpot game" and " A variable display of the special figure is performed once between the jackpot game by "Holding Ream". In the same way, after the "preceding jackpot game", if the second special reserve is the special reserve corresponding to the jackpot game by the "retained party", the variable display of the special prize is performed twice. become. In addition, when the special figure reservation to be digested third after the "previous jackpot game" is the special figure reservation corresponding to the jackpot game by the "reservation group", the variable display of the special figure is performed three times. Furthermore, after the "previous jackpot game", if the fourth special reserve is a special reserve regarding the jackpot pattern corresponding to the jackpot game by the "reservation group", the variable display of the special prize is performed four times. become.

As described above, after the jackpot game, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure up to four times has the same special figure fluctuation time (P81 to P83 shown in FIG. 12, or P91 to P91 shown in FIG. P93). Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121, after the execution of the "preceding jackpot game", if the special figure reservation digested first corresponds to the jackpot game by the "reservation group", the execution period is "3 seconds". Select the connection performance of In the same way, if the special hold that is digested second after execution corresponds to a jackpot game by "holding ren", the connection effect of "6 seconds" is applied, and the special hold that is digested third after execution is If it corresponds to the jackpot game by ``reservation ream'', a connection performance of ``9 seconds'' is performed, and if the special figure reservation digested fourth after execution corresponds to the big win game by ``reservation ream'' Each of the connecting effects of "12 seconds" is selected.

Specifically, in this embodiment, for example, by varying the execution period of the image effect showing the blackout state shown in FIG.

7-6. Flow of Effect Next, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), the above-mentioned win number notice effect (first win count notice effect, second win count notice effect), right hitting notice effect, title The flow of the display effect and the effect relating to the connecting effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42. FIG.

7-6-1. Case where two jackpot games are continuously performed by “holding consecutive”. explain. In this case, the previous big winning game C1 is called "first big winning game", and the later big winning game C1 (big winning game C1 by "holding series") is called "second big winning game".

In addition, regarding the second jackpot game in this case, of the total "three" special figure reserves stored by the start of the first jackpot game, the one that is consumed third after the execution of the first jackpot game. It is assumed that (that performs variable display) is a special figure reservation related to the jackpot symbol C1 corresponding to the second jackpot game. Therefore, during the period between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, variable display of the special figure (special figure 2) is performed three times.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 41, the temporary stop time of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 associated with the variable display of the special figure 2 that will stop and display the jackpot pattern C1 corresponding to the first jackpot game is "time t01. ”. Also, the execution start time of the first jackpot game is set to "time t02" (see FIG. 41). Just before this time t02, the special figure 2 will be stop-displayed with the jackpot symbol C1.

The start time of the variable display of the special figure 2 immediately after the execution of the first jackpot game (first time) is set to "time t03" (see FIG. 41). Immediately before this time t03, execution of the first jackpot game ends. In addition, after the execution of the first jackpot game, the variable display of the first special figure is particularly referred to as the first special figure variable display. In addition, the start time of the special figure variable display (referred to as the second special figure variable display) after the first special figure variable display (referred to as the second special figure variable display) is "time t04", and the special figure variable display after the second special figure variable display The start time of (referred to as the third special figure variable display) is set to "time t05", and the execution start time of the second jackpot game is set to "time t06". Just before the time t06, as a stop mode of the third special figure variable display, the special figure 2 is stop-displayed in the jackpot symbol C1.

The above-mentioned first winning number notice effect is executed during the variable display of the special figure 2 that wins the jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game. Specifically, after the display of the mode indicating the temporary stop of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 of the special figure fluctuation production (Fig. 36 (A)), the stop display (Fig. 36(D)).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 36(A), this pachinko game machine PY1, during the variable display of the special figure 2 that has won the jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game, the production symbols EZ1 and EZ2 of the special figure fluctuation production , EZ3 are temporarily stopped at the second number of "5". Therefore, the player can grasp that he/she has won a big win through such a mode of temporary stop of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

However, in the present embodiment, when the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 form a double pattern of one type of symbol, it suggests that the jackpot will be won, but the type of the jackpot that was won is suggested. do not have. For example, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 show doubles, the winning jackpot is the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot game C1 or the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot game C2. The corresponding jackpot cases are also included. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine the type of the winning jackpot at the point of time when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped.

Therefore, after the mode indicating the temporary stop of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is displayed, the above-described first winning number announcement effect is executed. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player of the information about the winning jackpot. That is, by displaying the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out according to various jackpot games on the display unit 50a, it is possible to indicate to the player which jackpot game will be executed. Therefore, the player tends to pay attention to the first winning number announcement effect that provides information that allows the type of the jackpot game to be determined.

Moreover, since the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out is displayed, the player can quickly visually grasp whether the game is a relatively advantageous jackpot game or not.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 41, during the execution of the first jackpot game, a title display effect and a hitting to the right notification effect are performed. Among these, the title display effect is executed as an opening effect accompanying execution of the first jackpot game (see FIG. 41).

In addition, as described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of title display effect at the start of execution of the first jackpot game. In the case shown in FIG. 41, the third display effect (FIG. 38(B)) is selected as the title display effect. Therefore, as the opening effect of the first jackpot game shown in FIG. 41, the third display effect is executed.

Since the title image G131A shown in FIG. 38(B) is used in this third display effect, it is possible to suggest the occurrence of the "holding series" during the execution of the first jackpot game. In other words, it is possible to suggest execution of the second big winning game before execution during execution of the first big winning game. Therefore, the player can be sure that the second jackpot game will be executed at the opening of the first jackpot game. That is, at the start of the first jackpot game C1, it is already possible to be sure that two jackpot games C1 (round games for 32 rounds) will be executed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the first jackpot game with the utmost excitement.

In addition, a right hitting notification effect is performed along with the execution of the first jackpot game (see FIG. 41). That is, during the opening of the first jackpot game, the image G108A shown in FIGS. 19(A), 38(A) and 38(B) is used. On the other hand, during the round game and during the ending, the image G108B shown in FIGS. 19(B), 19(C), 39(A) and 39(B) is used.

Therefore, the player can recognize the start of execution of the first jackpot game by the right-handed notification effect using the image G108A shown in FIG. 19A and the like. Moreover, since the image G108A is relatively larger than the image G108B, it is possible to make the display during the opening (at the start of execution) stand out more than the display during the round game or the ending of the first jackpot game. Thus, it is possible to reliably inform the player of the start of execution of the first jackpot game.

Furthermore, by executing the right-handed informing effect using the images G108A and G108B, it is possible to make the player aware that the first big-hit game is right-handed during the execution of the first big-hit game. The player can surely obtain the profit that can be obtained.

Subsequently, during the variable display of the special figure between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, a connecting performance is performed (see FIG. 41).

That is, over the first special figure variable display, the second special figure variable display and the third special figure variable display (that is, from the start of the first special figure variable display to the end of the third special figure variable display), FIG. The image effects shown in (B) to (E) of FIG. 40 are performed in series.

As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the connection performance rather than the execution of the special figure 2 variable display (the first special figure variable display, the second special figure variable display and the third special figure variable display). there is That is, it is possible to prevent the player from paying attention to the variable display that is performed from the end of the first jackpot game to the start of the second jackpot game by executing the connecting effect.

In addition, in the present embodiment, unlike during the variable display of the special figure 2 that has won the jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game, during the third special figure variable display that has won the jackpot corresponding to the second jackpot game, the above-mentioned The first acquisition number announcement effect as described above is not performed. In other words, unlike the first jackpot game, immediately before the execution of the second jackpot game, in addition to the execution of the connection effect, the acquisition number notice effect is not executed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the series of connecting performances without being disturbed, and the player's attention is not directed to the variable display performed from the end of the first jackpot game to the start of the second jackpot game. It is possible to

In addition, in this embodiment, unlike during the variable display of the special figure 2 that has won the jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game, during the third special figure variable display, the production pattern of the special figure fluctuation effect (small pattern KZ1, KZ2, KZ3) are stopped without temporarily stopping. As a result, it is difficult for the player to pay attention to the small symbol area 50c of the display section 50a during the execution of the connecting effect. Therefore, the player can concentrate on the series of connection effects, and the player's attention is not directed to the variable display performed from the end of the first jackpot game to the start of the second jackpot game. It is possible to

Next, as shown in FIG. 41, during the second jackpot game, the second acquisition number announcement effect shown in FIG. Among these, the second winning number notice effect is executed as an opening effect accompanying the execution of the second jackpot game (see FIG. 41).

Therefore, it is possible to suggest to the player that the second jackpot game being executed is the jackpot game C1. Furthermore, since the image G138 shown in FIG. 37(A) is used, the player can quickly grasp the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out for two rounds of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. is possible. Therefore, the player can easily imagine the number of winning balls of the two big winning games at the time when execution of the second big winning game is finished, and can enjoy the second big winning game in a good mood.

In addition, as in the first jackpot game, the player can recognize the start of execution of the second jackpot game by the right hitting notification effect using the image G108A. Moreover, since the image G108A is a display larger than the image G108B, it is possible to reliably inform the player of the start of execution of the second jackpot game.

Furthermore, by executing the right-handed informing effect using the images G108A and G108B, it is possible to make the player aware that the second big-hit game is being played right-handed, and the player can play the second big-hit game. It is possible to obtain the profits that come with it.

7-6-2. When 3 times of jackpot games are continuously performed by "holding consecutive" Next, using FIG. 42, after the execution of the jackpot game C1, 2 times of "holding consecutive" occurs, and 2 times of new jackpot games A case where C1 is continuously executed will be described. In this case, the earliest jackpot game C1 is the "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game C1 next to the first jackpot game (jackpot game C1 by the first "holding series") is the "second jackpot game". , the second big winning game C1 (the second big winning game C1 by the "holding series") is referred to as the "third big winning game".

In addition, for the second jackpot game in this case, among the total "three" special figure reservations stored by the start of the first jackpot game, immediately after the execution of the first jackpot game (first) It is assumed that what is digested (that performs variable display) is a special figure reservation related to the jackpot symbol C1 corresponding to the second jackpot game. Furthermore, for the third jackpot game, among the total "four" special figure reservations stored by the start of the second jackpot game, the one that is digested second after the second jackpot game is executed is the second jackpot game. It is assumed that the special figure reservation is related to the jackpot symbol C1 corresponding to the 3 jackpot game. Therefore, in the period between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the variable display of one special figure (special figure 2), and the period between the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game , the variable display of two special figures is performed respectively.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 42, the temporary stop time of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 associated with the variable display of the special figure 2 that will stop and display the jackpot pattern C1 corresponding to the first jackpot game is "time t11. ”. Also, the execution start time of the first jackpot game is set to "time t12" (see FIG. 42). Immediately before this time t12, the special figure 2 is stop-displayed with the jackpot symbol C1.

The start time of the variable display of the special figure 2 immediately after the execution of the first jackpot game (first time) is set to "time t13" (see FIG. 42). Immediately before this time t13, execution of the first jackpot game ends. In addition, after execution of the first jackpot game, the variable display of the first special figure is particularly referred to as the fourth special figure variable display. Also, the execution start time of the second jackpot game is set to "time t14". Just before the time t14, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol C1 as the stop mode of the fourth special figure variable display.

Then, the start time of the variable display of the special figure 2 immediately after the execution of the second jackpot game (first time) is set to "time t15" (see FIG. 42). Immediately before this time t15, execution of the second jackpot game ends. In addition, after execution of the second jackpot game, the variable display of the first special figure is particularly referred to as the fifth special figure variable display. In addition, the start time of the special figure variable display (referred to as the sixth special figure variable display) after the fifth special figure variable display is "time t16", and the execution start time of the third jackpot game is "time t17". and Just before the time t17, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol C1 as the stop mode of the sixth special figure variable display.

The first winning number notice effect executed immediately before the first jackpot game shown in FIG. 42, and the title display effect, right-handed notification effect and round effect executed during the execution of the first jackpot game are shown in FIG. is the same as the case shown in That is, after the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 of the special figure fluctuation production are temporarily stopped, until the stop display indicating the stop of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, shown in FIGS. A first winning number announcement effect is executed. Then, the third display effect shown in FIG. 38(B) is performed as the opening effect of the first jackpot game, and the third round effect shown in FIG. 39(B) is performed as the round effect. Also, during the execution of the first jackpot game, a right-handed informing effect shown in FIG. 38(B) and the like is executed.

Subsequently, during the variable display of special symbols between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, a connecting performance is performed as in the case of FIG. 41 (see FIG. 42). That is, during the execution period of the fourth special figure variable display, the image effects shown in FIGS. 40(B) to 40(E) are performed in series.

However, in the case shown in FIG. 42, the variable display of the special figure between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game is one time of the fourth special figure variable display, so the execution period is "3 seconds". A connecting performance is performed.

41, in the case shown in FIG. 42, during the fourth special figure variable display in which the jackpot corresponding to the second jackpot game is won, the above-described first acquisition number notice effect is performed. Not done. In other words, unlike the first jackpot game, immediately before the execution of the second jackpot game, in addition to the execution of the connection effect, the winning number notice effect is not executed. Furthermore, during the fourth special figure variable display, the performance symbols (small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3) of the special figure variation performance are stopped without being temporarily stopped.

Next, during the second jackpot game, as in the case of FIG. 41, the above-described second acquisition number announcement effect and right hitting notification effect are performed. The second winning number notice effect is executed as an opening effect accompanying execution of the second jackpot game (see FIG. 42).

Subsequently, during the variable display of the special symbols between the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game, a connection effect is performed, as in the variable display of the special symbols between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. (See FIG. 42). That is, during the execution period of the fifth special figure variable display and the sixth special figure variable display, the image effects shown in FIGS. 40(B) to 40(E) are performed in series.

In addition, since the variable display of the special figure between the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game is two times, the fifth special figure variable display and the sixth special figure variable display, the execution period is "6 seconds". A performance is held.

Also, during the variable display of the sixth special figure that has won the jackpot corresponding to the third jackpot game, the first Acquisition number announcement effect is not executed. In other words, unlike the first jackpot game, immediately before the execution of the third jackpot game, in addition to the execution of the connection effect, the winning number announcement effect is not performed. Furthermore, during the sixth special figure variable display, the performance symbols (small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3) of the special figure variation performance are stopped without being temporarily stopped.

Next, during the third jackpot game, the above-mentioned third acquisition number announcement effect and right hitting notification effect are performed. The third winning number notice effect is executed as an opening effect accompanying execution of the second jackpot game (see FIG. 42).

8. Effects of the First Embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. don't run Therefore, it is possible to indicate to the player that the second jackpot game will be played following the first jackpot game. That is, it is possible to make it appear to the player that the round game (16R) of the first jackpot game and the round game (16R) of the second jackpot game are added to a large number (32R) of round games to be continuously performed. It's becoming Therefore, for the first jackpot game accompanied by the third display effect, the size of the first jackpot game exceeds the number of round games of the normal first jackpot game, that is, the jackpot game of a scale exceeding the expectation of the player is performed. It is possible to feel it, and it is possible to improve interest.

Further, as described above, by not executing the title display effect when the second jackpot game is performed, the second jackpot game is shown to be performed following the first jackpot game. 19 (A) and the like), it is possible to notify the start of the second jackpot game. Therefore, the player can feel as if an unexpected big win game has been played, and can surely grasp the start of execution of the second big win game by executing the right-handed informing effect. It's becoming

Also, when the third round game using the image G131B shown in FIG. It is possible to grasp that it is a jackpot game. In addition, the player can be sure before execution that another big winning game C1 (second big winning game) will be continuously played after this big winning game C1. Thus, it is possible to enhance interest.

It should be noted that, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, when the second round game using the image G130B shown in FIG. It is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot game is not continuously performed after the jackpot game.

Also, as shown in FIG. 42, when performing the same display as the second round game using the image G130B shown in FIG. It is possible to make the player aware that the jackpot game is being executed continuously.

Moreover, in such a case, the player can be sure before execution that another big winning game C1 (third big winning game) will be continuously played after the second big winning game. It has become.

In addition, there are two types of acquisition number announcement effects, a first acquisition number announcement effect and a second acquisition number announcement effect, which have different execution timings. That is, the second winning number notice effect is performed during the opening of the jackpot game (for example, the second jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot won in the special lottery up to a predetermined number of times (4 times) after the first jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the first winning number notice performance is performed immediately before execution of a jackpot game (for example, a first jackpot game) corresponding to a jackpot won in a special lottery during the other period. As a result, the player can enjoy a variety of performances for notifying the number of wins, and it is possible to increase interest in the performance.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41, the first win number announcement effect is performed after temporary stop of the effect symbols in a mode suggesting execution of the big win game (first big win game). Therefore, the player can grasp the game profit of the jackpot game to be executed before the jackpot game is executed.

In addition, when the second jackpot game is executed, the title display effect is not performed with the opening of the second jackpot game (see FIG. 41). Therefore, it is possible to make it appear as if the second big winning game is played following the previous first big winning game. Moreover, since the second winning number announcement performance shown in FIG. 37A is performed during the execution of the opening of the second jackpot game, the game profit of the second jackpot game is played during the execution of the second jackpot game. It is possible to suggest to the person.

Further, as described above, there are two types of variable production, one involving temporary stop of production symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 and one involving no temporary stop of production symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3. That is, for example, in the variable performance in the case of winning the jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are completely stopped after temporarily stopping, while between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game 3, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop without temporarily stopping (see FIG. 41). As a result, the player can enjoy a variety of changing performances during the game, which can enhance the interest of the player.

In addition, in the variable performance immediately before the execution of the first jackpot game, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped in a manner suggesting the execution of the first jackpot game, and after the temporary stop, the third display performance is performed ( See Figure 41). Regarding the fact that the first jackpot game is executed by temporarily stopping the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in such a manner, the third display production causes the holding series to occur after the first jackpot game. It is possible for each person to comprehend. That is, the player can grasp step by step the two jackpot games (the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game) that are continuously executed.

9. Modification Next, a modification of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. In addition, technical features in the above-described first embodiment and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate if they are not described as essential in this specification.

In the above-described first embodiment, the title display effect is configured to be executed as an opening effect associated with the opening of the jackpot game. However, it may be possible to execute the title display effect during the variable display of the special figure immediately before the execution of the jackpot game (special game). Specifically, for example, after the temporary stop of the production pattern of the special figure fluctuation production accompanying the variable display of the special figure, during the period until the stop of the production pattern, there is a configuration that can execute the title display production.

Further, in the first embodiment, the second display effect or the third display effect suggests the jackpot game C1 which is a jackpot game substantially 16R, and the first display effect suggests a jackpot game which is a jackpot game other than substantially 16R. A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C2 and jackpot game D are suggested. In other words, the production content suggested by the title display production is the substantial number of rounds of the jackpot game (special game). However, the content of the effect may be, for example, a game state after execution of a special game, other than the actual number of rounds.

Further, in the first embodiment, the second round effect using the image G130B or the third round effect using the image G131B suggests the jackpot game C1 which is a jackpot game of substantially 16R, and the image G107B is used. In the 1st round presentation, the big winning game A, the big winning game B, the big winning game C2 and the big winning game D which are the big winning games other than 16R substantially are suggested. That is, like the title display effect, the effect content suggested by the round effect using a predetermined image is the substantial number of rounds of the special game. However, the content of the effect may be, for example, a game state after execution of a special game, other than the actual number of rounds.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a game including a configuration that suggests a plurality of types of jackpot games (special games) with one aspect of the title display effect (for example, the first display effect). I took the opportunity. However, the gaming machine may be provided with a configuration suggesting one type of special game with one mode of title display effect. Further, the game machine may be provided with a configuration suggesting one type of special game with a round effect using an image of one display mode.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the right-handed hitting notification effect (start effect) using the images G108A and G108B displayed on the display section 50a is provided. However, other than the effect using such an image, for example, a lamp effect using a frame lamp or a board lamp may be used. Specifically, for example, when the execution of the special game is started, there is an effect of lighting or blinking a board lamp arranged at least one of the big winning opening and its vicinity. Further, for example, when the execution of the special game is started, there is an effect of lighting or blinking a frame lamp arranged near the big winning opening.

Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration is such that the round effects using the images G107B, G130B, and G131B are executed in all rounds. However, the configuration may be such that the round effect is executed in some rounds.

Further, in the first embodiment, the third round effect using the image G131B is executed during execution of the second jackpot game shown in FIG. That is, during execution of the second jackpot game shown in FIG. 42, the same image as the image G131B used in the round effect during execution of the first jackpot game is used. However, during execution of the second jackpot game, an image similar to the image used in the round effect during execution of the first jackpot game may be used. Moreover, the structure using a non-similar thing may be sufficient.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out in the number-of-acquisition advance notice effect is set as the game profit of the jackpot game (special game). However, the game profit may be the substantial number of rounds of the special game. Moreover, it is good also as a game state after execution of a special game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the period from the end of the jackpot game (special game) to the time when the determination is made up to "4" times is defined as the "specific condition". However, a value other than "4" (one of "1" to "3" or a value of "5" or more) may be used.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the aspect of the effect symbol suggesting that the jackpot game (special game) is executed is "double", but it is not limited to "double". For example, a "chance eye" formed by a predetermined combination of a plurality of performance symbols may be used as a mode of performance symbols suggesting execution of a special game.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the first winning number notice effect is executed after the temporary stop of the effect symbols accompanying the variable display of the special figure immediately before the execution of the jackpot game (special game). However, it may be configured to be executed at the time of temporary stop of such effect symbols or before the stop.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the configuration is such that the second winning number notice effect can be executed as the opening effect of the big win effect associated with the opening of the second big win game (special game). However, it may be a round effect or an ending effect of a jackpot game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the title display effect can be executed as the opening effect of the big win effect accompanying the opening of the big win game (special game). However, it may be configured to be executed after the temporary stop of the effect symbols associated with the variable display of the special symbols immediately before execution of the special game.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, when the jackpot game to be executed is the jackpot game C1 and the "retained series" occurs after that, the third display effect and the third round effect using the image G131B are performed. executed. However, the jackpot game to be executed may be a jackpot game other than the jackpot game C1. In addition, only when the jackpot game by the "holding series" is the jackpot game C1, the third display effect, the third round effect using the image G131B, and the connecting effect are executed. However, when the jackpot game by the "holding series" is a jackpot game other than the jackpot game C1, the third display effect, the third round effect using the image G131B, and the connecting effect may be executed.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the type of title display effect is selected at the start of execution of the "previous jackpot game". However, the configuration may be such that the type of title display effect is selected during the variable display of the special figure before execution of the "preceding jackpot game". Also, the type of title display effect may be selected during execution of the "previous jackpot game" (for example, during the opening).

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, only the special figure reservation of the special figure 2 is configured to determine the presence or absence of the "reservation group". However, in addition to the special figure reservation of the special figure 2, it may be configured to determine whether or not there is a "reservation group" for the special figure reservation of the special figure 1. In the case of such a configuration, regardless of the game state in which special figure suspension is stored, it is possible to make the gaming machine capable of generating "suspension series".

Also, in the above-described first embodiment, the transition effect is managed by the scenario, but it may be a effect that does not depend on the scenario. Specifically, for example, the connection effect may be divided into a plurality of sections, and the content of the effect for each section may be determined along with the execution of the connection effect.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, for example, between two jackpot games (first jackpot game and second jackpot game) shown in FIG. 41, a connection effect is executed. In other words, the configuration is such that the jackpot performance and connection performance associated with the first jackpot game and the jackpot performance associated with the second jackpot game are sequentially performed. However, the jackpot effect accompanying the first jackpot game, the connection effect, and the jackpot effect accompanying the second jackpot game may be a series of effects related to the effect content. In other words, a series of effects may be executed over these two jackpot games. According to such a configuration, since it is difficult for the player to notice between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the player can feel as if a jackpot game of a scale exceeding expectations was performed. is.

Furthermore, in addition to the above series of effects, at least one effect of the title display effect, the right-handed notification effect, the round effect using the predetermined image, and the winning number notice effect may be executed. .

In addition, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the pachinko game machine PY1, which is called "first type" and "digi-pachi", is shown as a game machine. However, there are so-called "third-class" and "proprietary" pachinko machines, as well as so-called "first-class" pachinko machines and "second-class" pachinko machines. It may be a pachinko game machine called "one type and two types mixed". Also, during the period of ST (special time), a pachinko game machine called a so-called "ST machine" in which the winning probability is controlled to a high probability state may be used.

"The establishment of the first condition" refers to the case where the game ball wins (enters the ball) to the starting port and the special figure reservation number for the winning starting port does not reach the upper limit. In addition, "satisfaction of the second condition" refers to the case where the special figure pending number is not "0" after the variable display of the special figure that was previously performed is finished.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above-described Embodiments The above-described embodiments show inventions of the following means. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect using effect means (image display device 50) including predetermined display means (display unit 50a);
Acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special symbol random number) by establishment of the first condition (out of the sensor detection process of step S104, the game control microcomputer 101 for acquiring special symbol related random numbers),
By the establishment of the second condition, the first determination means (out of the special operation process of step S106) that performs the first determination of whether or not the special game (jackpot game) that is advantageous to the player is executed based on the acquired determination information , a game control microcomputer 101) that executes a special symbol standby process;
When the result of the first determination by the first determination means is the execution of the special game, the special game execution means for executing the special game (out of the special operation process of step S106, the jackpot game control process is executed game control microcomputer 101),
Before the second condition is established, second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not the special game is to be executed based on the acquired determination information (executing prefetch determination in the sensor detection process of step S104) and a game control microcomputer 101),
The production executing means is
When the result of the first determination based on the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means is execution of the special game, a suggestive display is performed using the predetermined display means when the special game is executed. (Title display effect) may be performed,
When performing the suggestive display, when performing the normal suggestive display (first display effect etc.) suggesting execution of the special game, and in the second determination information acquired after the first determination information and performing a special suggestive display (third display effect) that suggests that the special game will be executed continuously based on the result of the second determination based on
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that when the special suggestive display is performed, the suggestive display is not performed when the special game based on the second determination information is executed. .

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, no suggestive display is performed when the special game based on the second determination information is executed, so the special game based on the second determination information is performed following the previous special game. It is possible to make it look like Therefore, the player can feel that the special game with the special suggestive display has been played on a scale exceeding the expectation, and the interest can be improved.

The invention according to means A2 is
The gaming machine according to means A1,
The special game includes a plurality of types of special games with different game contents,
The suggestive display is a display that suggests the game content,
The production executing means is
When execution of the special game is started, there is a case where a start effect (right-handed notification effect) that suggests the start of the special game is executed along with the suggestive display,
When the start effect is executed together with the special suggestive display, when the execution of the special game based on the second determination information is started, the start effect is executed without the suggestive display. A game machine characterized by:

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the special game based on the second determination information is started by executing the start performance while making it appear that the special game based on the second determination information is performed following the previous special game. It is possible to inform Therefore, the player can feel that an unexpected special game has been played, and can grasp the start of execution of the special game based on the second determination information.

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect using effect means (image display device 50) including predetermined display means (display unit 50a);
Acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special symbol random number) by establishment of the first condition (out of the sensor detection process of step S104, the game control microcomputer 101 for acquiring special symbol related random numbers),
By the establishment of the second condition, the first determination means (out of the special operation process of step S106) that performs the first determination of whether or not the special game (jackpot game) that is advantageous to the player is executed based on the acquired determination information , a game control microcomputer 101) that executes a special symbol standby process;
When the result of the first determination by the first determination means is the execution of the special game, the special game execution means for executing the special game (out of the special operation process of step S106, the jackpot game control process is executed game control microcomputer 101),
Before the second condition is established, second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not the special game is to be executed based on the acquired determination information (executing prefetch determination in the sensor detection process of step S104) and a game control microcomputer 101),
The special game includes a plurality of types of special games with different game contents,
The production executing means is
When the first determination based on the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means is execution of the special game, a suggestive display (image G107B) is performed using the predetermined display means during execution of the special game. There are times when a round production using etc. is performed,
When performing the suggestive display, when performing the normal suggestive display (such as the first round effect using the image G107B) suggesting the game content, and when performing the second determination information obtained after the first determination information. a special suggestive display (third round effect using image G131B) suggesting that the special game will be continuously executed based on the result of the second determination based on the determination information; and A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the special suggestive display is performed during execution of the special game, the player can continuously perform another special game after the special game being executed. It is possible to be certain before execution.

The invention according to means B2 is
The gaming machine according to means B1,
The production executing means is
A game characterized in that when the special suggestive display is performed, the normal suggestive display may be performed without performing the special suggestive display during execution of the special game based on the second determination information. machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the normal suggestive display is performed during the execution of the special game based on the second determination information, the special game is not continuously executed after the special game being executed. It can be suggested to the player.

The invention according to means B3 is
The gaming machine according to means B1,
The production executing means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the special suggestive display is performed, the same display as the special suggestive display may be performed even during execution of the special game based on the second determination information.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the same display as the special suggestion display is performed during execution of the special game based on the second determination information, the special game is executed continuously with the previous special game. It is possible to make the player aware of this.

The invention according to means B4 is
The gaming machine according to means B3,
The production executing means is
During execution of the special game based on the second determination information, based on the result of the second determination based on third determination information acquired after the second determination information, the special suggestion display This gaming machine is characterized in that the same display is sometimes performed.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the same display as the special suggestive display is performed during the execution of the special game based on the second determination information, the player can perform another special game after the execution of the special game. It is possible to be sure before execution that one special game (special game based on the third determination information) will be continuously played.

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1 is
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect using effect means (image display device 50) including predetermined display means (display unit 50a);
Judgment means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing special symbol standby processing among special operation processing in step S106) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player;
When the result of the determination by the determination means is the execution of the special game, the special game execution means for executing the special game (out of the special operation process of step S106, the game control microcomputer for executing the jackpot game control process 101) and
The special game includes a plurality of types of special games with different game profits,
The production executing means is
When the result of the determination is the execution of the special game, the predetermined display means may be used to display a profit suggesting the game profit (acquisition number advance notice effect) when the special game is executed. can be,
If the result of the determination under a specific condition is execution of the special game, the profit display may be performed after the special game starts to be executed,
A gaming machine (pachinko) characterized in that, when the result of the determination is execution of the special game when the specific condition is not met, the profit display may be performed before the special game is executed. It is a gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, there are a plurality of profit display timings, and it is possible to improve interest.

The invention according to means C2 is
The gaming machine according to means C1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific condition is a period from the end of the special game to the execution of the determination a predetermined number of times.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the determination result in the period from the end of the special game until the predetermined number of determinations is performed is the execution of the special game, and the determination result in the other period is the special game. It is possible to make the timing of the profit display different between the execution of .

The invention according to means C3 is
The gaming machine according to means C1 or means C2,
The production executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a variable effect in which the predetermined effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are varied and then stopped in a manner suggesting the result of the determination,
When the profit display is performed before the special game is executed, the profit display is performed after temporarily stopping the performance symbols in a manner suggesting that the special game is executed in the variable performance. It is a game machine characterized by performing.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the profit display is performed after the temporary stop of the performance symbols in the mode suggesting the execution of the special game, so that the player can play the special game to be executed before the execution of the special game. It is possible to grasp the profit.

The invention according to means C4 is
The gaming machine according to means C3,
Acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special symbol random number value) by establishment of the first condition (out of the sensor detection process of step S104, game control microcomputer 101 for acquiring special symbol related random number),
The determination means is
The determination is made based on the acquired determination information when a second condition different from the first condition is established,
Prior to the establishment of the second condition, prior determination means for performing a preliminary determination of whether or not the special game is executed based on the acquired determination information (a game that executes a prefetch determination in the sensor detection process of step S104 Equipped with a control microcomputer 101),
The production executing means is
When the determination result based on the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means is execution of the special game, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in a manner suggesting that the special game is executed. Later, a suggestive display (title display effect) may be performed using the predetermined display means,
When performing the suggestive display, when performing the normal suggestive display (first display effect etc.) suggesting execution of the special game, and in the second determination information acquired after the first determination information and performing a special suggestive display (third display effect) that suggests that the special game will be executed continuously based on the result of the preliminary determination based on
When the special suggestive display is performed, the profit display is performed during execution of the special game without performing the suggestive display when the special game based on the second determination information is performed. It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, no suggestive display is performed when the special game based on the second determination information is executed, so the special game based on the second determination information is performed following the previous special game. It is possible to make it look like Moreover, since the profit is displayed during execution of the special game, it is possible to suggest the game profit of the special game during execution of the special game based on the second determination information.

<Means D>
The invention according to means D1 is
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
Acquisition means for acquiring determination information (special symbol random number) by establishment of the first condition (out of the sensor detection process of step S104, the game control microcomputer 101 for acquiring special symbol related random numbers),
By the establishment of the second condition, determination means for determining whether or not a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player is executed based on the acquired determination information (special symbol standby in the special operation process of step S106) A game control microcomputer 101) that executes processing,
When the result of the determination by the determination means is the execution of the special game, the special game execution means for executing the special game (out of the special operation process of step S106, the game control microcomputer for executing the jackpot game control process 101) and
The production executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a variable effect in which the predetermined effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are varied and then stopped in a manner suggesting the result of the determination,
When the determination result based on the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means is execution of the special game, the special game is executed during the variable performance based on the determination result. There are times when the production pattern is temporarily stopped in a manner suggesting
When the result of the determination based on the second determination information acquired after the first determination information is the execution of the special game, during the variable performance based on the result of the determination, the performance symbol is not temporarily stopped.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to provide the variable performance with the temporary stop of the performance symbols and the one without the temporary stop of the performance symbols. As a result, the player can enjoy a variety of varying performances during the game, which can improve the interest.

The invention according to means D2 is
The gaming machine according to means D1,
Prior to the fulfillment of the second condition, based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, prior determination means (of the sensor detection process of step S104, Equipped with a game control microcomputer 101) that executes prefetch determination,
The production executing means is
When the result of the determination based on the acquired first determination information is execution of the special game, after temporarily stopping the performance symbol during the variation performance, before based on the second determination information The gaming machine is characterized in that a special suggestive display (third display effect) suggesting that the special game will be continuously executed is sometimes performed based on the result of pre-determination.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the temporary stop of the performance symbols in the mode suggesting the execution of the special game and the subsequent special suggestion display allow the player to step by step about the two special games that are continuously executed. It is comprehensible.

50... Image display device (producing means)
50a... Display unit (predetermined display means)
100... Main control board 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Sub control board (effect executing means)
121... Production control microcomputer EZ1... Left production pattern (predetermined production pattern)
EZ2: Medium production design (predetermined production design)
EZ3...Right production pattern (predetermined production pattern)
PY1: Pachinko machine

Claims (1)

an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect;
Acquisition means for acquiring judgment information;
a first determination means for performing a first determination as to whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is to be executed based on the acquired determination information when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
special game execution means for executing the special game when the result of the first determination by the first determination means is execution of the special game;
A second determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not the special game is to be executed based on the acquired determination information before the predetermined condition is established;
The special game includes a round game in which a ball can be entered into a specific ball entrance, and an opening from the start of the special game to the start of the round game,
The production executing means is
capable of executing a suggestive display suggesting that the special game is being executed;
The acquisition means is
It is possible to obtain first determination information as the determination information, and to obtain second determination information after the first determination information,
The suggestive display includes a special suggestive display suggesting that the special game will be executed according to the result of the second determination based on the second determination information, in addition to the fact that the special game is being executed. included,
The special suggestion display includes a first special suggestion display executable during the opening and a second special suggestion display executable during the round game,
When the special game is being played according to the result of the first determination based on the first determination information, the first special suggestive display is displayed during the opening of the special game, and the first special indication is displayed during the round game. 2 There are times when special suggestive indications are made ,
When the first special suggestive display is performed during the opening of the special game performed based on the first determination information, and the second special suggestive display is performed during the round game, after that, The suggestive display may not be performed during the opening of the special game performed according to the result of the first determination based on the second determination information, and the second special suggestive display may be performed during the round game. ,
The gaming machine , wherein the second special suggestive display is a reduced form of the first special suggestive display .

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