JP7297313B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, SP reach may be executed, and in SP reach, a jackpot pattern mode (advantageous mode) that is an advantageous result for the player, or a disadvantageous result for the player A lost pattern mode (disadvantage mode) is shown. Further, in the SP reach, there are provided a weak SP reach and a strong SP reach with a higher possibility of showing a jackpot pattern mode than the weak SP reach. Therefore, players are expected to perform strong SP reach rather than perform weak SP reach.

JP 2005-058457 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not an effect (for example, strong SP reach) that is likely to show a relatively advantageous aspect, but an effect that is likely to show a relatively disadvantageous aspect (for example, When the weak SP reach) is executed, the player becomes discouraged and greatly reduces his or her willingness to play. Therefore, there is room for improvement so that the player's willingness to play can be enhanced even when an effect with a relatively high possibility of showing a disadvantageous mode is executed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of increasing the desire to play.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
In a game machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a pre-performance showing a first advantageous mode that is an advantageous result for the player or a first unfavorable mode that is a disadvantageous result for the player,
At a predetermined branch timing, it is possible to execute a post-effect showing a second advantageous mode that is an advantageous result for the player or a second disadvantageous mode that is a disadvantageous result for the player,
While executing the post-effect when the first advantageous mode is indicated in the pre-effect, without executing the post-effect when the first disadvantageous mode is indicated in the pre-effect,
As the pre-effect, there are a case of executing a first pre-effect and a case of executing a second pre-effect in which the first advantageous mode is more likely to be shown than the first pre-effect,
As the post-effect, there are a case of executing a first post-effect and a case of executing a second post-effect in which the second advantageous mode is more likely to be shown than the first post-effect,
When the first advantageous mode is indicated in the first pre-effect, the second post-effect is easier to execute than when the first advantageous mode is indicated in the second pre-effect. ,
The second disadvantageous mode suggests that the same disadvantageous result is obtained in either the first post-production or the second post-production, while the first post-production or the second post-production The gaming machine is characterized in that any of the second advantageous modes suggests that the same advantageous result will be obtained .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to increase the willingness to play.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a perspective view showing the structure of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. (A) is a big hit type determination table, and (B) is a table showing the opening mode of the big winning opening. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a ready-to-win determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table. It is an electric chew opening pattern determination table. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessary product processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. It is a figure which shows transition of each enemy character's SP reach. It is a figure which shows transition of each rush acquisition challenge production. It is a variation effect pattern selection table for weak SP reach B. In a modification, it is a figure which shows transition of each development fan effect. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing transition of each enemy character's SP reach in a modified example.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 corresponds to the left-right direction of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. do.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the embodiment has a game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21 and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame that forms the outer shell of the pachinko game machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22, and is a vertically rectangular frame on which the later-described game board 1 is attached. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 and has a vertical rectangular shape to protect the game board 1 . The front door 23 is a portion facing the player, and is decorated with various decorations.

The game machine frame 2 is configured with a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 by the hinge portion 24, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23. It's becoming An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that the player can visually recognize a game area 6, which will be described later. Although the transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, it may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be one that allows the game area 6 to be visually recognized from the front.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball hitting means) for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, and a hitting ball supply tray (for storing game balls). An upper tray) 34 and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) for outputting sound.

A game board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the game machine frame 2 . As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 surrounded by a rail member 62 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k flows down. Also, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of board lamps 54 for decoration. In the game area 6, a plurality of game pegs for guiding game balls are projected. The game board 1 is formed by integrating a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit arranged on the rear side (a unit for attaching various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness, etc., which will be described later). It is.

An image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6 . Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has a production design display area for performing variable display of production design EZ (decorative design) synchronized with variable display of the first special design and the second special design described later. . Incidentally, the effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called the effect symbol variation effect. The production pattern fluctuation production is sometimes called "decorative pattern fluctuation production" or simply "variation production".

The effect symbol display area is composed of three effect symbol display areas, for example, "left", "middle" and "right". A left performance symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol EZ2 is displayed in the medium performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right performance symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols EZ consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed by a first special symbol indicator 81a and a second special symbol indicator 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a miss, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a separate pattern such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 50 rather than by the first special figure display device 81a or the second special figure display device 81b. In addition, the position of the effect symbol display area may not be fixed. Further, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 50 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like. 50a. In addition, in the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image are displayed in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a pending icon display area for displaying a pending icon HA (effect pending image) according to the number of stored first special figure pending and second special figure pending, which will be described later. By the display of the pending icon HA, the storage number of the first special figure pending displayed in the first special figure pending display 83a described later, the second special shown in the second special pending display 83b described later It is possible to clearly indicate to the player the number of stored figures that are reserved.

A center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50 . At the bottom of the center frame 61, a stage 61s capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11 described later is formed. A warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage 61s from the exit. A plate movable body 55k that can move up and down is provided on the upper portion of the center frame 61. As shown in FIG. The board movable body 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to an effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, there is provided a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting opening 11 in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always constant. The first starting hole 11 is also referred to as a first ball-in hole, a fixed ball-in hole, a first starting prize-winning hole, or a first starting area. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also called first ball entry means, fixed ball entry means, or first start prize winning device. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.).

Further, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (normal electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 12D having the second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting hole 12 is also referred to as a second ball entry hole, a variable ball entry hole, a second starting winning hole, or a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, or a second starting winning device. Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 triggers a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery).

The electric chew 12D has an electric chew opening/closing member 12k (ball opening/closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by operating the electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric tuning opening/closing member 12k is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 12s, which will be described later. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12, and when it is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加Become. That is, the second starting hole 12 is a starting hole in which the ease with which a game ball enters can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier for the ball to enter the second starting port when the electric chew opening and closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, 2 It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the starting hole.

Also, on the right side of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a big winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a big winning port 14 is provided. The special winning opening 14 is also called a special winning opening. The big winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The big winning device 14D has an AT opening/closing member 14k (special winning opening opening/closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the big winning opening 14 by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s, which will be described later. A game ball can enter the big winning opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in an open state.

A gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame 61 . The gate 13 is also called a passage opening or a passage area. Passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is a trigger for execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquisition and determination) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Furthermore, a plurality of general prize winning openings 10 are provided in the lower portion of the game area 6 . Also, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging out of the game area 6 game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning openings.

In this way, the game area 6 in which various winning holes are arranged includes a left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side. There is. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right hitting. In the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the right hand. , the second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general prize winning port 10, an electric tube 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. A player can aim to win a prize to the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. In addition, since no gate is arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric tube 12D will not be opened when the player is hitting to the left.

On the other hand, a gate 13, a general prize winning port 10, a big prize winning device 14D, an electric tube 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the second flow path R2. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13, or win a prize in the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the big winning opening 14. can.

Also, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 8 include a first special symbol display device 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal map display 82 for variably displaying (normal map) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2. In addition, the normal pattern is also called a general pattern.

In addition, in the display device 8, the first special figure suspension display 83a that displays the number of storage of the operation suspension (first special figure suspension) of the first special figure display 81a, the operation suspension of the second special figure display 81b (Second special figure suspension) 2nd special figure suspension display 83b for displaying the number of memories, and normal figure suspension display 84 for displaying the number of operation suspension (normal figure suspension) of the normal figure display 82 is

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 as a trigger. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Moreover, the 1st special figure indicator 81a and the 2nd special figure indicator 81b may be generically called the special figure indicator 81. As shown in FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83. In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively referred to as special figure reservation.

In the special figure display device 81, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is performed. Notify the results. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (a special pattern of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed specific special pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won) is selected. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed to open the big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery by its lighting mode. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lights up, ●: lights out) 1, 2, from the left A jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In addition, if the game is lost, a lost pattern is displayed in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lost design is not a specific special design. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It is a mode. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when there is a winning (entering a ball) of a game ball into the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the value of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (numerical information , determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. Specifically, if the winning to the first start port 11 is stored as the first special figure reservation, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a described later, and if the winning to the second start opening 12 is the second special It is stored in the later-described second special figure suspension storage unit 105b as figure suspension. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable display of the special symbols. Even if a prize is won during execution of a special game, the right of a jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

And the number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Specifically, each special figure reservation indicator 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol variably (variably displaying) and then stop-displaying it. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 12 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Auxiliary game is played to make it possible. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays normal symbols according to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●○", in which only the right LED lights up. A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. It should be noted that the normal losing design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 described later as normal pattern reservation. memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal design random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the normal design variable display is performed to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, a prize is won. Even if there is, with a predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage.

And the number of such normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 84 . Specifically, the normal map hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal map reserves by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map reserves.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 (main control board) for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, and effects executed as the game progresses. Effect control board 120 (sub-control board) for controlling related, payout control board 170 and the like for controlling payout of game balls. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later.

In addition, the sub-control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and can control the game effect using the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 600, board lamp 54, board movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.) Just do it.

The pachinko game machine PY1 also has a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) inputs 24 VAC power from the outside, and supplies various voltages (5 VDC, 12 VDC, 18 VDC, 24 VDC, and 37 VDC) necessary for the operation of the pachinko game machine PY1 based on the 24 VAC power supply. is generated. The power board 190 supplies the generated power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies the other devices via these boards.

A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192, when the power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1, to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later. to supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100 or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided in the effect control board 120 .

As shown in FIG. 6, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "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 (game control means) includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, etc., a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing stored programs and a game I/O (Input/Output) port 118 for inputting/outputting data and signals are included. The game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure suspension storage unit 105 (first special figure suspension storage unit 105a and second special figure suspension storage unit 105b) and normal figure suspension storage unit 106 . Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110 . Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a special winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided in the first starting hole 11 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12a is provided in the second starting hole 12 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided inside the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided in the general winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 .

As solenoids, an electric tuning solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 includes a special figure indicator 81 (first special figure indicator 81a and second special figure indicator 81b), a general figure indicator 82, a special figure reservation indicator 83 (first special figure reservation display Device 83a and second special figure reservation indicator 83b), and general figure reservation indicator 84 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. , and a launcher 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175 . Launcher 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 card unit CU connected to the pachinko game machine PY1 to release the prize balls. or pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73 a for counting, and a detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73 a is output to the payout control board 170 .

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the shooting device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the shooting volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the shooting solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is shot with an intensity corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 72b. In this pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds.

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands to the effect control board 120 . The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 . That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "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 storing a program for controlling performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 and a performance I/O port 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is connected with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161 (audio control circuit), and a sub-drive board 162 (sub-drive circuit). The image display device 50 is connected to the image control board 140 , and the speaker 600 is connected to the audio control board 161 . Also, the sub-drive board 162 is connected with the board lamp 54 , the board movable body 55 k and the frame lamp 212 .

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control means) of the effect control board 120 transmits the image display device 50 to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100. let it take control. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. I have. The image ROM 142 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers and symbols (including production patterns), background images and the like. Image data is stored.

Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 600 via the sound control board 161 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 600 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 600 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 or the sound CPU provided in the image control board 140 may execute sound control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. . Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp drive data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. to control. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission pattern data.

Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the board movable body 55k via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. FIG. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 55k, and according to the operation pattern data, drives and controls the motor for driving the board movable body 55k. I do. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamps and the drive control of the board movable body 55k. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

Also, the effect control board 120 is connected with an input section detection sensor (effect button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the input unit 40k (see FIG. 1) is pressed. When the input section 40k is pressed down, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the input section detection sensor 40a. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed down, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the select button detection sensor 42a.

6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are not the only ones provided. Except for the game control board 100, any plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as one board, and one board shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Explanation of Big Wins, etc. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big wins" and "losses" as a result of the big win lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of the "big win", the special figure display 81 stops displaying the "big win pattern". At the time of "missing", the special symbol display 81 stops displaying the "losing symbol". When a big win is won, a "jackpot game" for opening the big prize opening 14 is executed in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special symbol (type of the big win). A jackpot game is also called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), the opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and the ending after the final round game ends. (also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning hole between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. 8(A). As shown in FIG. 8A, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. There is a variable jackpot and a normal jackpot. The variable probability jackpot is a jackpot that controls the game state after the jackpot game to a high probability state, which will be described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

More specifically, when the special figure 1 lottery (first special symbol lottery) wins the "probable variation big hit", the first special figure display 81a "special figure 1 _ jackpot symbol 1" is stopped and displayed. When the "normal jackpot" is won, "special picture 1_jackpot pattern 2" is stop-displayed on the first special picture display device 81a. In the following, the type of jackpot for which "special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1" is stop-displayed will be referred to as "10R probability variable jackpot 1". In the case of "10R probability variable jackpot 1", "11H" is set as the special stop pattern data, and in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. Open for 0 seconds. On the other hand, the type of jackpot for which "special figure 1_jackpot pattern 2" is stop-displayed will be called "4R normal jackpot 1". In the case of "4R normal jackpot 1", "12H" is set as the special stop pattern data, and in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. Open for 0 seconds.

In addition, when the special figure 2 lottery (second special symbol lottery) wins the "variable probability big hit", the second special figure display 81b stops displaying "special figure 2_jackpot symbol 1", "Normal When the "big win" is won, "special figure 2_jackpot pattern 2" is stop-displayed on the second special figure display 81b. In the following, the type of jackpot in which the "special figure 2_jackpot pattern 1" is stop-displayed will be referred to as "10R probability variable jackpot 2". In the case of "10R probability variable jackpot 2", "21H" is set as the special stop pattern data, and in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. Open for 0 seconds. On the other hand, the type of jackpot for which the "special figure 2_jackpot pattern 2" is stop-displayed will be called "6R normal jackpot 2". In the case of "6R normal jackpot 2", "22H" is set as the special stop pattern data, and in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. Open for 0 seconds.

Even if any jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to an electric support control state (high base state), which will be described later. The electric support control state continues until the next jackpot winning when controlled in accordance with the high probability state. On the other hand, when it is controlled along with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of electric support (time saving number of times) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support means the upper limit execution number of times of variable display of special symbols in the electric support control state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8(A), the allocation rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 is 80% for the probability variable jackpot and 20% for the normal jackpot. However, if the normal jackpot (4R normal jackpot 1) is won based on the special drawing 1, a jackpot game with 4 rounds is executed, while the normal jackpot (6R) is executed based on the special drawing 2. The lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous for the player than the lottery of the special figure 1 in that the jackpot game of 6 rounds is executed when the normal jackpot is won. ing.

Here, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not a big win is made is performed based on the ``random number for the jackpot'', and the lottery for the type of the winning jackpot is performed based on the ``random number for the winning type''. As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The winning type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the winning type random number, the random number obtained based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 includes "reach random number" and "variation pattern random number".

The ready-to-win random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a ready-to-win in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the big hit determination is a loss. A reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols that is variably displayed remains, and a jackpot is won depending on which symbol the variably displayed performance symbols are stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") that is a combination of the shown production patterns. Note that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if they are slightly swaying within the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. Random numbers acquired based on passing through the gate 13 include normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 9(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

4. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special figure indicator 81 and the normal figure indicator 82 of the pachinko game machine PY1 respectively have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table that has more values of jackpot random numbers that are determined to be a jackpot than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10(A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special figure indicator 81 (that is, the stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher.

Moreover, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 is operating is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-working time saving state". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than the non-time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special figure display 81 operates, it becomes easy to select a short variable time as the variable display of the special symbol compared to when it is not operating. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure indicator 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal figure indicator 82 are designed to operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 81 . That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function of the normal figure display 82 operate|moves in a time saving state, and do not operate|move in a non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal design random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is determined using a normal design hit determination table that is larger than the normal design hit determination table used in the non-time saving state, and the hit determination (normal design determination) is performed ( See FIG. 10(C)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal pattern indicator 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 82 becomes a normal winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of normal symbols is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 10(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is activated.

When the probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the normal map display 82 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increase function of the electric chew 12D are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and game balls 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. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being performed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric sapo control state or an easy ball entry state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-entering easy state.

A high base state may not be one in which all of the above functions are active. That is, operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal map display 82, the variation time shortening function of the normal map display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. Therefore, it is sufficient that the power tube 12D can be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variable jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. That is, in this form, the high-probability-high base state substantially continues until the next jackpot election. It should be noted that the end condition of the high-probability-high base state may be only that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, ie, low probability state), time saving state and high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state, the non-time saving state, and the low base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as "normal game state". Also, the state during execution of the special game (jackpot game) is referred to as "special game state (jackpot game state)". Further, a state in which at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is controlled will be referred to as a "privilege game state".

In a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting to the right. This is because it is easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state due to the electric sapo control, and it is easier to win the second start opening 12 than to win the first start opening 11. . Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 13 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is struck to the right to enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by striking to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than winning the second starting port 12. It is because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 27. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 . The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 13 from the game ROM 103 when the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial settings, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, game CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, various flags, status and counters, etc. reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are updated by adding one. When each random number counter value 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. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, it is executed, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various counters by normal design / special design main random number update processing (S003) Value update processing is repeatedly executed. If 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).

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in main-side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors (first start sensor 11a, second start sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, big prize The detection signals detected by the mouth sensor 14a, general prize winning mouth sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 6) are read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as winning ball information. Also, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower tray full data.

The normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. ) until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005)).

After normal design/special design main random number update process (S103), sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), and special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S107) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S107), based on the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls described later, the second special-figure reservation display 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or based on the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls described later It controls the display mode which shows the number of the 1st special figure reservation indicator 83a. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 13), and when the 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 commands set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), a gate passage process, which will be described later, is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the process skips the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 12a (S203). When the game ball has not won the second start port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but when the game ball has won the second start port 12 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Whether the number of pending balls (the number of second special figure pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special figure pending provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) (S204). Then, if the number of special 2 pending balls has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the number of special 2 pending balls is less than "4" (in S204 NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls of special figure 2 (S205).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing is done (S206). In the special figure 2 random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation Obtain the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 9 (A)), the obtained random values of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the current special figure 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b corresponding to the number of reservation balls.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting hole 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a (S207). When the game ball has not won the first start port 11 (NO in S207), the process is finished, but when the game ball has won the first start port 11 (YES in S207), the special figure 1 is reserved. Whether the number of balls (the number of the first special figure reservation, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure reservation provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) Judge (S208). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (NO in S208) ), and add "1" to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls (S209).

Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S210) is performed, and this processing ends. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), like the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , Obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 9 (A)), and obtain the obtained random value It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a corresponding to the current number of special figure reservation balls among the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate passing process (S202), the number of normal pattern reserved balls (the number of normal pattern reservations, specifically a counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the game RAM 104 value) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal design reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal design reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal design reserved balls (S302), and normal design random number acquisition processing is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, see FIG. 9(B)) is acquired, and the acquired random value is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106 of the game RAM 104. Among them, it is stored in a storage area according to the current number of normal design reserved balls.

[Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs sensor detection processing (S104) and then normal operation processing (S105) (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the power chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S403). If the variable display of normal symbols is not in progress (NO in S403), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

In step S404, if the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is not "0" (NO in S404), hit determination processing is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is read, and the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 10(C) is used. It is determined whether it hits or not. Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set the normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "general figure losing symbol" is set, and if "hitting", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S407). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S407), referring to the normal design fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 7 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by one (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each general pattern reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 is shifted by one from the current position to the side to be read, and the memory corresponding to the fourth reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 Clear the area (storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, it is made to be digested in the order in which the general map reservation was reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to inform the effect control board 120 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

If it is during the fluctuation display of the normal design in the above step S403 (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S411), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for informing the effect control board 120 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

Also, if the stop display of the normal design is in progress at step S402 described above (YES at S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set at step S414 has passed (S415). If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S416)), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern during the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 12) during the non-time-saving state is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S417, the electric chew 12D is operated (S418).

Also, if the electric chew 12D is in operation in the above step S401 (YES in S401), then it is determined whether or not the operation time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is ended (S420).

[Special Action Processing] After the normal action processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special action processing (S106) (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 18, in the special operation process (S106), the processing relating to the special figure display 81 and the big winning device 14D is divided into four stages, and "special operation statuses 1, 2, 3, 4" are added to each stage. are assigned. Then, when the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1302), and the "special action status" is "2". In case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304) is performed, and if "special operation status" is "3" (both NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305) , Special symbol determination processing (S1306) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4" (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), special electric accessory processing (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol standby processing (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0". is determined (S1401). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1407). And, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES at S1415), this process is terminated, and if it is not ON (NO at S1415), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer waiting flag is turned ON ( S1417), this process ends.

In step S1401, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1401), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 (special figure 2 reservation information ), if there is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reservation information of special 2, If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 start port 11 (reservation information of special figure 1), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure to be described later 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a (S1411). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) Information and information (information including information on fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) is included.

When proceeding to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process ends. As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1401). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1501 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the game RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) Read the stored jackpot random number counter value. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a of the game RAM 104 is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first item of the first special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10(A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (jackpot judgment It is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the value "1" to "210") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether it is a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (jackpot judgment value is "1" to "1660") out of the big hit judgment table (Fig. 10 (A)) It is determined whether or not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "jackpot", the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special figure stop pattern data (see FIG. 8A) corresponding to the hit type is stored in the hit type buffer provided in the game RAM 104. (S1508) to end the process. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is "losing", the special figure stop design data (01H) corresponding to the losing design is set (S1508) and the process ends.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) are the same because the flow of processing is the same A collective description will be given with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) first determines whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON). (S1601).

If it is not a time-saving state (NO in S1601), ie, if it is a non-time-saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), with reference to the non-time-saving state jackpot normal table (part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and jackpot of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value A variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-value of T1) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 11, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

In the variable performance of the pachinko game machine PY1, SP (Super Reach) can be executed in addition to Do Not Disturb and Normal Reach. The misalignment is a variable effect in which the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is stopped and displayed in a separate pattern (for example, "458"). Normal ready-to-win is a variable effect in which the development effect is not executed after forming the above-described ready-to-win, and the remaining effect symbol that continues to be displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed. The SP reach is a variable effect in which the development effect is executed after forming the above-described reach, and the change time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach. Thus, in this embodiment, a variation pattern is selected so that Dohazure, normal reach, and SP reach can be executed.

In SP reach, distribution ratios of various variation patterns are set so that the degree of winning expectation (degree of expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than in normal reach (see FIG. 11). Therefore, when the player sees the SP reach with a long fluctuation time, it can be understood that the winning expectation is higher than that of the normal reach. Here, the SP reach includes types of weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach. Distribution ratios of various variation patterns are set in the order of weak SP reach A→weak SP reach B→strong SP reach so that the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot increases. Therefore, the player can understand that the winning expectation is very high by looking at the strong SP reach, and can understand that the winning expectation is somewhat high by looking at the weak SP reach B, and the weak SP reach. Looking at A, it can be understood that the expectation of winning is not very high.

In step S1602 shown in FIG. 21, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random number value (S1604). In addition, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the reach establishment random number is "1" to "30" if it is a non-time saving state, and is "1" to "10" if it is a time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when losing than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure pending by making it possible to select more short reach no loss with short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of reach loss, there is reach loss table during the non-time saving state (non-out of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 With reference to the time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1605).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of reach no loss, the reach no loss table during the non-time saving state (out of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 The part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and reach-less loss) is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1606). At the time of loss without reach, the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "3" or "4", a variation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "0" to "2" is selected. (See FIG. 11).

Also in step S1601, if it is determined that the gaming state is a time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. The part corresponding to the time saving state among the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1602 to S1606 (S1607 to S1611).

That is, if it is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 11 (S1608). Also, if there is a reach loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. 11 and the loss with reach (S1610). Moreover, if it is a reach-less loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the portion corresponding to the reach-less loss in the time saving state of FIG. 11 (S1611).

In addition, in the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of shortening variation according to the number of pending balls when there is no reach It works when the number of held balls is "2" to "4". That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. In addition, the fluctuation time as shortening fluctuation is shorter during the time saving state than during the non-working time saving state. That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table such that the variation time is shorter than the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 21, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and this process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and sent to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S101).

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S1304), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 11 See) has passed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1802), and the special action status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols with the symbols (jackpot symbols or losing symbols) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is finished.

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11) (S1901). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1901), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) corresponding to the type of jackpot won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of a round counter that counts the number of unit open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds corresponding to the type of jackpot won. Note that the setting of the release pattern (the set of data corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

After step S1904, the game control microcomputer 101 performs game state reset processing (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and if the time saving flag is ON, it is turned OFF. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special action status is set to "4" (S1908), and this processing ends.

Also, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the jackpot game is not started, so the special action status is set to "1" (S1909), and this process is finished.

[Playing State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the playing state management processing (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" Judge (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result of step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009.

In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), decrement the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the time saving state by 1 (S2006), and determine whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), turn off the time saving flag (S2008) and proceed to step S2009. If the determination result of step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009. In step S2009, a game state designation command including information on the current game state (information on whether the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing ends.

[Special Electric Accessory Process (Big Win Game)] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special electric accessary process (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot game in progress has completely opened the jackpot 14 .

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 14 is open (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether the time has come to open the big winning port 14, that is, whether the time for opening the jackpot game has passed and the time has come for the start of opening in the first round game, or Then, it is determined whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once-closed big winning port 14 is reopened has passed and the opening start time has arrived (S2203).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, the big winning hole 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8B) corresponding to the type of big win (S2204).

In the following step S2205, round designation command transmission determination processing is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2205), it is determined whether or not the opening of the large winning opening 14 in step S2204 is the first opening during one round game, and if so, the jackpot game being executed A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in step S2205, the round designation command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening 14 is open (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the conditions for closing the large winning opening 14 are established (S2206). In this form, the closing condition is that the number of prizes to be won into the big winning hole 14 in the round game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (8 per 1R in this form), or the time to close the big winning hole 14 (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has passed since the opening of the big winning opening 14) is satisfied. Then, if the conditions for closing the big winning opening 14 are not established (NO in S2206), the process is finished.

On the other hand, if the condition for closing the big winning opening 14 is satisfied (YES in S2206), the big winning opening 14 is closed (blocked) (S2207). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game ends due to the closing of step S2207 (S2208). If one round game has not ended (NO in S2208), this process ends. On the other hand, when one round game ends (YES in S2208), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2209), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2210). . If it is not "0" (NO at S2210), the process ends as it is to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2210), as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game, a jackpot ending command is set (S2211), and a jackpot ending is started (S2212). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2213), and the process ends.

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed (S2214). If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2216), and the special action status is set to "1" (S2217). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special action process (see FIG. 18). After that, a game state setting process (S2218), which will be described later, is performed, and this process ends.

[Playing State Setting Processing] As shown in FIG. 27, in the gaming state setting processing (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a variable jackpot (stopped pattern is special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1 or special figure 2_jackpot pattern 1, FIG. 8 ( A)) is determined (S2301). If it is not a probability variable jackpot (NO in S2301), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2306), the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2307), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes the normal probability state, time saving state and high base state (that is, low probability high base state). This low-probability-high base state ends when either condition is established that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next jackpot is won.

On the other hand, if it is a probability variable jackpot in step S2301, the probability variable flag is turned ON (S2302), and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2303). And "10000" is set to the variable probability counter (S2304), "10000" is set to the time saving counter (S2305), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game becomes a high-probability state, a time-saving state, and a high-base state (that is, a high-probability-high-base state). This high-probability-high base state will continue until the next jackpot is substantially won. Since it is almost impossible that the variable display of the special symbol is executed until the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time reduction counter change from "10000" to "0", the probability variable flag and the time reduction flag will start the next jackpot game. This is because it is not turned off until It should be noted that the high probability state may be continued until the next jackpot is won by using only the probability variation flag without providing the probability variation counter.

In step S2308, the game state specifying command including information on the current game state (information on whether the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing ends.

6. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 121 [Sub Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 33. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 . The effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 28 from the effect ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, setting of CPU 122 for effect, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 124 for effect. That is, if the power cutoff signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 124 for effects are not normal even if the power cutoff signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 124 for effects is initialized, but the power cutoff signal is generated due to a power failure or the like. is turned ON but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is not initialized. Incidentally, if the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters and the like are reset. Also, these steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include random numbers for determining the effect pattern for determining the effect pattern, random numbers for determining the variable effect pattern lottery for determining the variable effect pattern, random numbers for determining the previous effect for determining various advance effects, etc. There is The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. 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 game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process ( S4006 ), various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect associated with the jackpot game, round effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 50 according to the command. In addition, along with execution of various effects by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161, and outputs the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp via the sub-drive board 162. 212 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 55k is driven. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Receiving interrupt processing] Receiving interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the fact that the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed. As shown in FIG. 29, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101). This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing] 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 30, in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the input detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4305) in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010) described later is sub-driven in order to make the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. Output to substrate 162 . That is, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (board movable body drive data) is created and output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing suitable for performance such as SP reach and big win performance. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

After the drive control process (S4203), the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process ends.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing] 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 31, in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, received command analysis processing, which will be described later, is performed (S4301).

Subsequently, switch state acquisition processing is performed to store the switch data created in the input processing (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) in the effect RAM 124 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Then, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302), the switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 50a is performed (S4303).

Subsequently, voice control processing (S4304) is performed. In the audio control process (S4304), audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 610) is created, output to the audio control board 161, time management of audio production, and the like are performed. As a result, the speaker 610 outputs a sound that matches the performance to be executed. Then, other processing such as updating random numbers for various effects is executed (S4305), and this processing ends.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 32, in the received command analysis processing (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a game state designation command is received from the game control board 100 (S4401). ), and if received, mode status setting processing is performed (S4402). In the mode status setting process (S4402), the received game state designation command is analyzed, and the value of the mode status is set based on the game state information included in the game state designation command. The value of the mode status is set to "1" if it is a normal game state, is set to "2" if it is a high probability high base state, and is set to "3" if it is a low probability short time state. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 can grasp the current game state.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) is received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if received Variation production start processing, which will be described later, is performed (S4404).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) is received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if received Fluctuation production end processing is performed (S4406). In the fluctuation production end processing (S4406), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the output buffer of the production RAM124.

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

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

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if received, performs ending effect selection processing (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 performs other processing (S4413) based on received commands other than the above commands (for example, processing for performing customer waiting production based on the reception of the customer waiting command, normal symbol fluctuation Based on the reception of the start command processing for performing the normal figure fluctuation effect) is performed, and the received command analysis processing (S4301) is finished.

[Variation Production Start Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the variation production start processing (S4404), the production control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the fluctuation start command (S4501). In the variation start command, the information of the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 20), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process and the special figure 2 variation pattern It contains information on the variation pattern set in the selection process (see FIGS. 21 and 22), information specifying the current game state, and the like. In addition, the information which the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control acquired here can be suitably utilized also in the process performed after this.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the mode status value currently set (S4502). Subsequently, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable performance are selected (S4503). Specifically, a random number for determining the performance symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from among a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, a performance symbol is selected by determining the acquired performance symbol determination random number using the selected table. As a result, a combination (for example, "777", etc.) of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 executes a variation production pattern selection process (S4504). In the variation production pattern selection process (S4504), one is selected from among a plurality of tables classified according to the type of production mode corresponding to the value of the mode status and the type of variation pattern, based on the analysis result of the variation start command. select one table. Then, a variable performance pattern is selected by determining the acquired variable performance pattern lottery random number using the selected table. Once the variable production pattern is determined in this way, the time of the variable production, the variable display mode of the production pattern, the presence or absence of the reach production, the contents of the reach production, the presence or absence of the production button production (SW production), the contents of the production button production, the production development configuration, The details of the content of the variable production, such as the type of background of the production pattern, are determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a notice effect selection process (S4505). In the notice effect selection process (S4505), a random number for deciding the notice effect is obtained, and one table is selected from among a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. do. Then, the selected table is used to determine the obtained random number for determining the announcement effect, thereby selecting the announcement effect. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as a so-called step-up notice effect or a chance-up notice effect is determined.

After that, the variable production start command for starting the selected production pattern, the variable production pattern and the advance notice production is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 (S4506), and this processing is finished. When the variable effect start command set in step S4606 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variable effect synchronized with the variable display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a.

7. Features of Rendering of this Embodiment Next, features of rendering of this embodiment will be described. In this form, enemy character SP reach may be executed as SP reach. Enemy character SP reach (pre-production) is a battle SP reach where the main character and the enemy character fight, and if the main character wins against the enemy character, it is suggested that the main character wins the jackpot, while the main character is defeated by the enemy character. Then, a mistake is suggested. This enemy character SP reach is executed when the variation patterns P2 and P12 (see FIG. 11) indicating weak SP reach B are selected. Therefore, when it is controlled in the normal game state, there is a case where the enemy character SP reach is executed, and when it is controlled in the time saving state (high probability high base state, low probability high base state), Enemy character SP reach is never executed. In addition to enemy character SP reaching, story reaching, mini character SP reaching, etc. may be executed as SP reaching.

As shown in FIG. 34, the enemy character SP reach includes a first enemy character SP reach (first pre-production), a second enemy character SP reach, and a second enemy character SP reach, depending on the type of enemy character the main character fights. There are four types of 3 enemy character SP reach and a 4th enemy character SP reach (second pre-production). Each enemy character SP reach has a different degree of expectation for winning the jackpot. It is set so that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high.

Also, in each enemy character SP, before the main character fights the enemy character, an enemy character introduction image showing the enemy character to be fought is displayed on the display screen 50a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34A-1, in the first enemy character SP reach, a first enemy character introduction image T1 showing the first enemy character is displayed. Further, when the first enemy character introduction image T1 is displayed, a first winning expectation degree suggesting image X1 indicating "winning expectation level 1 * (one star)" is also displayed. By displaying the first enemy character introduction image T1 and the first winning expectation suggestion image X1, the player can see the enemy character SP reach with the lowest winning expectation among the four types of enemy character SP reach. It makes things easier to grasp.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34A-2, in the second enemy character SP reach, a second enemy character introduction image T2 showing the second enemy character is displayed. Further, when the second enemy character introduction image T2 is displayed, a second winning expectation degree suggestion image X2 indicating "winning expectation degree 2 (two stars)" is also displayed. By displaying the second enemy character introduction image T2 and the second winning expectation suggestion image X2, the player can see the enemy character SP reach with the second lowest winning expectation among the four types of enemy character SP reach. It is easy to understand that it is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34A-3, in the third enemy character SP reach, a third enemy character introduction image T3 showing the third enemy character is displayed. Further, when the third enemy character introduction image T3 is displayed, a third winning expectation degree suggestion image X3 indicating "winning expectation degree 3 (three stars)" is also displayed. By displaying the third enemy character introduction image T3 and the third winning expectation suggestion image X3, the player can see the enemy character SP reach with the second highest winning expectation among the four types of enemy character SP reach. It is easy to understand that it is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34A-4, in the fourth enemy character SP reach, a fourth enemy character introduction image T4 showing the fourth enemy character is displayed. Further, when the fourth enemy character introduction image T4 is displayed, a fourth winning expectation level suggestion image X4 indicating "winning expectation level 4 (four stars)" is also displayed. By displaying the fourth enemy character introduction image T4 and the fourth winning expectation suggestion image X4, the player can see the enemy character SP reach with the highest winning expectation among the four types of enemy character SP reach. It makes things easier to grasp.

When each enemy character SP reach is executed, if the main character wins the enemy character of the corresponding enemy character SP reach, as shown in FIG. A victory image WI indicating that the player has won is displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34(C-1), stop display is performed in a jackpot stop mode (for example, "444") in which the effect symbol EZ is double. In this way, the display of the winning image WI and the stop display of the effect symbol EZ in the jackpot stop mode enable the player to grasp the winning of the jackpot. It should be noted that the "win image WI" corresponds to the "first advantageous aspect".

On the other hand, when the main character is defeated by the enemy character of the corresponding enemy character SP Reach, as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34(C-2), the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in a losing stop mode (for example, "434"). In this way, the display of the loss image LO and the stop display of the performance symbol EZ in the losing mode allow the player to grasp the loss. It should be noted that the "defeat image LO" corresponds to the "first disadvantageous mode".

By the way, when the enemy character SP reach is executed, the player who grasps the execution of the third enemy character SP reach and the fourth enemy character SP reach has a relatively high expectation of winning the jackpot, and feels exhilarated. remember. However, the player who grasps the execution of the first enemy character SP reach and the second enemy character SP reach is disappointed because the expectation of winning the jackpot is relatively low. In particular, when the player sees the first enemy character introduction image T1 and the first winning expectation suggestion image X1 by executing the first enemy character SP reach, the player has the impression that he or she will lose anyway. There is a risk that you will not enjoy SP reach to the end. In this way, it is necessary to make improvements so that the player's desire to play is not reduced when the first enemy character SP reach with low expectation of winning the jackpot is executed.

Therefore, in this form, when the enemy character SP reach suggests winning the jackpot (see FIG. 34 (B-1) and FIG. 34 (C-1)), the enemy character SP reach with a low expectation of winning the jackpot The setting is such that the higher the number, the higher the possibility that a predetermined game privilege will be given to the player. Here, the predetermined game privilege (privilege relating to the profit of the game) of the present embodiment means winning the 10R probability variable jackpot. Specifically, it is winning a 10R jackpot with a large number of rounds, and winning a probability variable jackpot controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game.

Thus, in this form, when winning a jackpot through the enemy character SP reach, the jackpot is won in the order of 4th enemy character SP reach < 3rd enemy character SP reach < 2nd enemy character SP reach < 1st enemy character SP reach. As a type of 10R probability variable jackpot 1 is likely to be elected. In other words, the higher the winning expectation in enemy character SP reach, the harder it is to win 10R probability variable jackpot 1, and the lower the winning expectation in enemy character SP reach, the easier it is to win 10R probability variable jackpot 1. .

Next, a description will be given of the jackpot effect when the jackpot is won through the enemy character SP reach. In any of the four types of enemy character SP reach, in the subsequent big win game, a rush acquisition challenge effect (see FIG. 35) is executed as a big win effect. It should be noted that the rush acquisition challenge effect is a jackpot effect that is executed only when the enemy character SP reach is executed, and is not executed through effects other than the enemy character SP reach.

The rush acquisition challenge production (post production) is an production showing whether or not the acquisition challenge to the 10R probability variable jackpot 1 is successful. In other words, the rush acquisition challenge effect is a effect indicating whether the type of the winning jackpot is 10R probability variable jackpot 1 or 4R normal jackpot 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, in the rush acquisition challenge production, the first rush acquisition challenge production (after the first 2nd rush acquisition challenge production, 3rd rush acquisition challenge production, and 4th rush acquisition challenge production (second post-production).

In each rush acquisition challenge production, the possibility of winning 10R variable jackpot 1 is different, 1st rush acquisition challenge production < 2nd rush acquisition challenge production < 3rd rush acquisition challenge production < 4th rush acquisition challenge It is set so that the possibility of winning the 10R probability variable jackpot 1 is increased in the order of presentation. Here, the possibility of winning the 10R probability variable jackpot 1 means the possibility of giving a predetermined game privilege, and is hereinafter referred to as "reward expectation" as appropriate.

In the rush acquisition challenge presentation, before the challenge to acquire the rush (acquisition of 10R probability variable jackpot 1) is performed, an ally character introduction image showing the ally character to be challenged is displayed on the display screen 50a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35A-1, in the first rush acquisition challenge effect, a character image RG indicating "Get the rush!" and a first ally character introduction image indicating the first ally character W1 is displayed. Further, when the first teammate character introduction image W1 is displayed, a first reward expectation level suggestion image Y1 indicating "reward expectation level 1* (one star)" is also displayed. By displaying the first ally character introduction image W1 and the first reward expectation suggesting image Y1, the player is presented with the rush acquisition challenge production with the lowest reward expectation among the four types of rush acquisition challenge productions. It makes things easier to grasp.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35A-2, in the second rush acquisition challenge presentation, a character image RG indicating "Get the rush!" and a second ally character introduction image W2 indicating the second ally character are displayed. be done. Further, when the second teammate character introduction image W2 is displayed, a second reward expectation level suggesting image Y2 indicating "reward expectation level 2 (two stars)" is also displayed. By displaying the second ally character introduction image W2 and the second reward expectation degree suggesting image Y2, the player is presented with a rush acquisition challenge presentation with the second lowest reward expectation among the four types of rush acquisition challenge presentations. It is easy to understand that it is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35A-3, in the third rush acquisition challenge effect, a character image RG indicating "Get the rush!" and a third ally character introduction image W3 indicating the third ally character are displayed. be done. Further, when the third teammate character introduction image W3 is displayed, a third reward expectation level suggestion image Y3 indicating "reward expectation level 3 (three stars)" is also displayed. By displaying the third ally character introduction image W3 and the third reward expectation suggesting image Y3, the player is presented with a rush acquisition challenge presentation with the second highest reward expectation among the four types of rush acquisition challenge presentations. It is easy to understand that it is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35A-4, in the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect, a character image RG indicating "Get the rush!" and a fourth ally character introduction image W4 indicating the fourth ally character are displayed. be done. Further, when the fourth teammate character introduction image W4 is displayed, a fourth reward expectation level suggestion image Y4 indicating "reward expectation level 4 (four stars)" is also displayed. By displaying the fourth ally character introduction image W4 and the fourth reward expectation suggesting image Y4, the player is presented with the rush acquisition challenge production with the highest reward expectation among the four types of rush acquisition challenge productions. It makes things easier to grasp.

When each rush acquisition challenge effect is executed, if the corresponding ally character succeeds in the challenge to acquire the rush, as shown in FIG. is displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 35(C-1), as the round effect, a 10 round effect corresponding to the 10R probability variable jackpot 1 is executed. In this way, the display of the success image SU and the execution of the 10-round effect make it possible for the player to know that the 10R probability variable jackpot 1 has been won. Note that the "successful image SU" corresponds to the "second advantageous aspect".

On the other hand, when the corresponding ally character fails the challenge to obtain the rush, as shown in FIG. to be displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 35(C-2), as a round effect, a 4-round effect corresponding to the 4R normal jackpot 1 is executed. In this way, the display of the failure image FA and the execution of the effect for the 4th round make it possible for the player to know that the 4R normal jackpot 1 has been won. That is, it is possible to grasp that the 10R probability variable jackpot 1 (10 round jackpot game and high probability state) could not be obtained. Note that the "failure image FA" corresponds to the "second disadvantageous aspect".

Here, in this form, as described above, the higher the winning expectation in the enemy character SP reach, the harder it is to win the 10R probability variable jackpot 1, and the lower the winning expectation in the enemy character SP reach, the 10R probability variable jackpot 1. It is set to be easy. Therefore, the enemy character SP reach with a low winning expectation, when winning a jackpot, a rush acquisition challenge effect with a high reward expectation (10R probability variable jackpot 1) is executed. ing.

Specifically, when the jackpot is won through the first enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34 (A-1) (see FIGS. The fourth rush acquisition challenge effect shown in 35(A-4) is executed, and no other rush acquisition challenge effect is executed. Also, when the jackpot is won through the second enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34(A-2), the third rush acquisition challenge effect shown in FIG. The challenge production is never executed.

Also, when the jackpot is won through the third enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34(A-3), the second rush acquisition challenge effect shown in FIG. 35(A-2) is executed, and other rushes are acquired. The challenge production is never executed. Also, when the jackpot is won through the fourth enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34(A-4), the first rush acquisition challenge effect shown in FIG. The challenge production is never executed.

In this way, in this embodiment, when the first enemy character SP reach and the second enemy character SP reach are executed, the player is discouraged by the low expectation of winning the jackpot. can hold out hope that a rush earning challenge with high reward expectations will be performed. In particular, even if the first enemy character SP reach, which has the lowest expectation of winning among the enemy character SP reach, is executed, if the jackpot is won, the possibility of winning the 10R variable jackpot is the highest. A rush acquisition challenge production is executed. Therefore, it is possible to let the player fully enjoy the reach of the first enemy character SP to the end by making the player think that he will lose anyway, but also by making him strongly hope for the subsequent game privilege (10R probability variable jackpot 1). It is possible. In other words, even if the probability of winning is low, it is possible to give the player a sense of urgency until the determination of success or failure is clearly shown, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in the desire to play. .

Here, in this embodiment, the relationship between the winning expectation level and the reward expectation level is shown in an easy-to-understand manner during execution of the enemy character SP reach. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34(A-1), when the first enemy character introduction image T1 is displayed in the first enemy character SP reach, "winning expectation 1 ★ (one star)" is displayed. and a fourth reward expectation degree suggestion image Y4 indicating "reward expectation level 4 (four stars)" are displayed. As a result, although the first enemy character SP reach has the lowest expectation of winning among the four enemy character SP reach, the reward expectation when winning the jackpot (10R probability variable jackpot 1) ) is the highest can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34(A-2), when the second enemy character introduction image T2 is displayed in the second enemy character SP reach, the second enemy character indicating "winning expectation 2 (two stars)" is displayed. A 2-win expectation degree suggestion image X2 and a third reward expectation degree suggestion image Y3 indicating "reward expectation degree 3 *** (three stars)" are displayed. As a result, although the second enemy character SP reach has the second lowest winning expectation among the four enemy character SP reach, the reward expectation when winning the jackpot (10R probability variable jackpot 1) It is possible to clearly show to the player the relationship of having the second highest gender.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34(A-3), when the third enemy character introduction image T3 is displayed in the third enemy character SP reach, "winning expectation 3 (three stars)" is indicated. A third winning expectation level suggestion image X3 and a second reward expectation level suggestion image Y2 indicating "reward expectation level 2 (two stars)" are displayed. As a result, although the third enemy character SP reach has the second highest winning expectation among the four enemy character SP reach, the reward expectation when winning the jackpot (10R probability variable jackpot 1) It is possible to clearly show to the player the relationship of having the second lowest gender.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34(A-4), when the fourth enemy character introduction image T4 is displayed in the fourth enemy character SP reach, "winning expectation 4 (four stars)" is displayed. and a first reward expectation degree suggestion image Y1 indicating “reward expectation degree 1 * (one star)” are displayed. As a result, although the 4th enemy character SP reach has the highest expectation of winning among the 4 enemy character SP reach, the reward expectation when winning the jackpot (10R probability variable jackpot 1) ) is the lowest can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Next, the control from reaching the enemy character SP to executing the rush acquisition challenge effect will be described. When the enemy character SP reach is executed, first, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation patterns P2 and P12 (see FIG. 11) indicating weak SP reach B by special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1409). will have to choose. Incidentally, when the game control microcomputer 101 selects a variation pattern other than the variation patterns P2 and P12 (see FIG. 11), the enemy character SP reach is not executed. Then, a variation start command including variation patterns P2 and P12 indicating weak SP reach B is transmitted to the effect control board 120. - 特許庁Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 executes the fluctuation production start process (S4404) in the received command analysis process (S4301), and analyzes the fluctuation start command including the fluctuation patterns P2 and P12 (S4501).

Then, the production control microcomputer 121, in the fluctuation production pattern selection process of step S4504, when it is determined that the information of the fluctuation patterns P2 and P12 indicating the weak SP reach B is included in the analyzed fluctuation start command, Using the variable performance pattern selection table for weak SP reach B shown in FIG. 36, a variable performance pattern is selected. Here, as shown in FIG. 36, in the case of the variation pattern P2 indicating the weak SP reach B jackpot, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the type of hit as the variable jackpot (10R variable jackpot 1) or normal jackpot (4R Which of the normal jackpots 1) is referred to based on the information included in the variable start command.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern P2 indicating the weak SP reach B jackpot and the probability variable jackpot, among the tables shown in FIG. Then, one of the variable performance patterns Q1 to Q4 is selected using the obtained variable performance pattern lottery random number. When one of the variable effect patterns Q1 to Q4 is selected, not only the type of enemy character SP reach but also the rush acquisition challenge effect as a big win effect is determined. For example, when the variable effect pattern Q1 is selected, the first enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34(A-1) is executed, and the battle victory effect shown in FIG. 34(B-1) is executed. Then, as the jackpot effect, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect shown in FIG. 35(A-4) is executed, and the challenge success effect shown in FIG. 35(B-1) is executed. Therefore, in this case, the effect for 10 rounds shown in FIG. 35 (C-1) is executed, and the player has won the 10R probability variable jackpot.

In addition, in the case of the variation pattern P2 indicating the weak SP reach B jackpot and the normal jackpot, among the tables shown in FIG. Then, one of the variable performance patterns Q11 to Q14 is selected using the obtained variable performance pattern lottery random number. When one of the variable effect patterns Q11 to Q14 is selected, not only the type of enemy character SP reach but also the rush win challenge effect as the big win effect is determined. For example, when the variable effect pattern Q12 is selected, the second enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34(A-2) is executed, and the battle victory effect shown in FIG. 34(B-1) is executed. Then, as a jackpot effect, a third rush acquisition challenge effect shown in FIG. 35(A-3) is executed, and a challenge failure effect shown in FIG. 35(B-2) is executed. Therefore, in this case, the 4-round effect shown in FIG. 35(C-2) is executed, and the player wins the 4R normal jackpot 1.

On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern P12 indicating weak SP reach B loss, referring to the table corresponding to "variation pattern P12" among the tables shown in FIG. , one of the variable performance patterns Q21 to Q24 is selected. For example, when the variable effect pattern Q23 is selected, the third enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34(A-3) is executed, and the battle defeat effect shown in FIG. 34(B-2) is executed. In this way, when any one of the variable performance patterns Q21 to Q24 is selected, the rush win challenge performance is not executed as the jackpot performance because it is a loss.

Here, as shown in FIG. 36, in the case of the variation pattern P12 indicating weak SP reach B loss, variation effect pattern Q24 (fourth enemy character SP reach)<variation effect pattern Q23 (third enemy character SP reach) )<variation effect pattern Q22 (second enemy character SP reach)<variation effect pattern Q21 (first enemy character SP reach). In other words, when the battle defeat effect indicating the failure is executed, it is executed in the order of fourth enemy character SP reach < third enemy character SP reach < second enemy character SP reach < first enemy character SP reach. They are sorted according to frequency. Therefore, it is set so that the probability of winning the jackpot increases in the order of first enemy character SP reach <second enemy character SP reach <third enemy character SP reach <fourth enemy character SP reach.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36, a variation pattern P2 indicating a weak SP reach B jackpot, and in the case of a variable probability jackpot, a variation production pattern Q4 (fourth enemy character SP reach → first rush acquisition challenge production) < Variation production pattern Q3 (third enemy character SP reach ⇒ second rush acquisition challenge production) <variation production pattern Q2 (second enemy character SP reach ⇒ third rush acquisition challenge production) <variation production pattern Q1 (first enemy character SP The allocation rate is set to increase in the order of reach ⇒ fourth rush acquisition challenge effect). In other words, when winning the 10R variable jackpot 1, the execution frequency is increased in the order of the 1st rush acquisition challenge performance ⇒ 2nd rush acquisition challenge performance ⇒ 3rd rush acquisition challenge performance ⇒ 4th rush acquisition challenge performance are distributed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36, a variation pattern P2 indicating a weak SP reach B jackpot, and in the case of a normal jackpot, a variation production pattern Q11 (first enemy character SP reach ⇒ fourth rush acquisition challenge production ) <Varying production pattern Q12 (2nd enemy character SP reach ⇒ 3rd rush acquisition challenge production) <Variation production pattern Q13 (3rd enemy character SP reach ⇒ 2nd rush acquisition challenge production) <Variation production pattern Q14 (4th enemy The distribution rate is set to increase in the order of character SP reach ⇒ first rush acquisition challenge effect). In other words, when winning the 4R normal jackpot 1, the execution frequency is increased in the order of the 4th rush acquisition challenge effect ⇒ 3rd rush acquisition challenge effect ⇒ 2nd rush acquisition challenge effect ⇒ 1st rush acquisition challenge effect are distributed.

As described above, by using the variable effect pattern selection table for weak SP reach B shown in FIG. It is set so that the lower the expectation, the easier it is to win the 10R probability variable jackpot 1. In other words, if the jackpot is won through the enemy character SP reach, the order of 4th enemy character SP reach < 3rd enemy character SP reach < 2nd enemy character SP reach < 1st enemy character SP reach, 10R probability variable jackpot 1 increase the chances of being elected to

8. Effects of the present embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as the enemy character SP reach, when the first enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. The player thinks that the possibility of the battle victory effect shown in FIG. However, if the battle victory effect is executed with the first enemy character SP reach, as shown in FIG. 35(A-4), the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect with high reward expectation is executed. Therefore, even a player who has grasped the execution of the first enemy character SP reach can be motivated to play by making him/her greatly expect the execution of the subsequent fourth rush acquisition challenge effect.

Further, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the battle victory effect is executed with the first enemy character SP reach, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect with a high reward expectation (see FIG. 35 (A-4)) ) is surely executed, and the rush acquisition challenge performance having a lower reward expectation than the fourth rush acquisition challenge is not executed. Therefore, the player who grasps the execution of the first enemy character SP reach has a strong sense of anticipation for the battle victory effect, and it is possible to heighten the desire to play the game.

Further, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the enemy character SP reach, which has a higher winning expectation than the first enemy character SP reach, is executed, even if the battle victory effect is executed, the reward expectation is increased. The high 4th rush acquisition challenge presentation is not executed. In other words, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect with the highest reward expectation is executed only when the first enemy character SP reach with the lowest winning expectation is executed. Therefore, the player who grasps the execution of the first enemy character SP reach can expect the execution of the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect that is not executed in the other enemy character SP reach, and the player will be motivated to play. It is possible to increase

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the first enemy character SP reach, which has the lowest expectation for winning the jackpot, is executed as the enemy character SP reach, the player can execute the jackpot game. Be discouraged because you think the chances are low. However, if a battle victory effect (see FIG. 34 (B-1)) that suggests that the first enemy character SP reach is determined to be a hit is executed, a 10R probability variable jackpot (predetermined game privilege ) is most likely to be given, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect is executed. Therefore, even a player who grasps the execution of the first enemy character SP reach can greatly expect the 10-round jackpot game and the high-probability state after that, and increase the willingness to play. be.

9. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above configuration, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above form, when the battle victory effect (see FIG. 34 (B-1)) is executed in the enemy character SP reach (see FIGS. 34 (A-1) to (A-4)), the rush acquisition challenge Effects (see FIGS. 35A-1 to 35A-4) are executed. On the other hand, as in the modification described below, in the development incitement production (see FIGS. 37 (B-1) to (B-4)), the development success production (see FIG. 37 (C-1)) When executed, enemy character SP reach (see FIGS. 38A-1 to 38A-4) may be executed.

In the modified example, the development-promoting production (pre-production) is a production for inciting whether or not the reach is developed into the enemy character SP reach after the formation of the reach. It is to be noted that, when a reach is formed, the development fanning effect is not necessarily executed, and a fanning effect for developing an SP reach other than the enemy character SP reach may of course be executed. As shown in FIG. 37 , the development inciting effect includes a first development inciting effect (first pre-effect) and a first pre-effect, depending on the possibility of developing into an enemy character SP reach (hereinafter referred to as “expectation level of development”). , a second development stimulating performance, a third development stimulating performance, and a fourth development stimulating performance (second pre-development performance). The degree of expectation for development is set to increase in the order of the first development stimulating effect<second development stimulating effect<third development stimulating effect<fourth development stimulating effect.

In each development-inspiring production, a development-inviting image HO in which the main character challenges a specific mission is displayed on the display screen 50a. The development inciting image HO is for inciting whether or not the character will develop into an enemy character SP reach. It should be noted that, as shown in FIGS. 37B-1 to 37B-4, the development hype image HO is an image commonly displayed in each development effect. Here, as shown in FIG. 37(A), each developmental stimulus effect is started after the reach is formed, and accompanying the display of the developmental stimulus image HO, the An image suggesting the degree of expectation for the enemy character is displayed. The development expectation level suggesting image suggests the possibility of developing into an enemy character SP reach. It suggests the possibility that

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37(B-1), in the first development-inviting effect, a first development-expectation suggesting image indicating “development-expectation level 1 * (one star)” is displayed together with the development-inviting image HO. X11 is displayed. This makes it easy for the player to grasp that the development stimulus effect with the lowest degree of expectation for development is the one among the four types of development stimulus performances. Furthermore, in the first development-inciting effect, a fourth enemy character expectation level suggestion image Y14 indicating "enemy character expectation level 4 (four stars)" is displayed. As a result, the player is provided with 1 enemy character SP reach with a high probability of winning (i.e., the fourth enemy character SP reach) when the enemy character SP reach is executed among the four types of development stimulating effects. It is possible to let the user know that the number is likely to be executed. It should be noted that, in the modified example, when the enemy character SP reach is executed after the first development inciting effect, the fourth enemy character SP reach, which has the highest probability of winning, is not always executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37(B-2), in the second development-inviting effect, a second development-expectation suggesting image X12 indicating "development-expectation level 2 (two stars)" is displayed together with the development-inviting image HO. is displayed. This makes it easy for the player to understand that this is the second-lowest degree of expectation for development among the four types of stimulating development effects. Furthermore, in the second development-inciting effect, a third enemy character expectation level suggestion image Y13 indicating "enemy character expectation level 3 (three stars)" is displayed. As a result, when the enemy character SP reach is executed, the player has 2 enemy character SP reach with a high probability of winning (i.e., the fourth enemy character SP reach) among the four types of development inciting effects. It is possible to grasp the most likely to be executed. It should be noted that, in the modified example, when the enemy character SP reach is executed after the second development inciting effect, the third enemy character SP reach, which has the second highest probability of winning, is not always executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37(B-3), in the third development hype effect, the development hype image HO and the third development expectation suggestive image indicating "development expectation 3 (three stars)" are displayed. X13 is displayed. This makes it easy for the player to understand that this is the second-highest degree of expectation for development among the four types of development-inciting effects. Furthermore, in the third development-inciting effect, a second enemy character expectation level suggesting image Y12 indicating "enemy character expectation level 2 (two stars)" is displayed. As a result, when the enemy character SP reach is executed, the player has 2 enemy character SP reach with a high probability of winning (i.e., the fourth enemy character SP reach) among the four types of development inciting effects. It is possible to grasp that it is difficult to execute first. It should be noted that, in the modified example, when the enemy character SP reach is executed after the third inciting effect, the second enemy character SP reach, which has the second lowest probability of winning, is not always executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 37(B-4), in the fourth development hype production, along with the development hype image HO, a fourth development expectation level indication indicating "development expectation level 4 (four stars)" is indicated. Image X14 is displayed. This makes it easy for the player to understand that the development-enhancement performance has the highest degree of expectation for development among the four types of development-enhancement performance. Furthermore, in the fourth development inciting effect, a first enemy character expectation level suggestion image Y11 indicating "enemy character expectation level 1 * (one star)" is displayed. As a result, the player is provided with 1 enemy character SP reach with a high probability of winning (i.e., the fourth enemy character SP reach) when the enemy character SP reach is executed among the four types of development stimulating effects. It is possible to grasp that it is difficult to execute the number. It should be noted that, in the modified example, when the enemy character SP reach is executed after the fourth development inciting effect, the first enemy character SP reach, which has the lowest probability of winning, is not always executed.

When each development effect is executed, if the main character succeeds in a specific mission, as shown in FIG. be done. Thus, by displaying the development success image SUU, it is possible for the player to grasp that the development to the enemy character SP reach has succeeded. After that, as shown in FIG. 38, enemy character SP reach is started. Note that the "successful development image SUU" corresponds to the "first advantageous aspect".

On the other hand, when the main character fails in a specific mission, as shown in FIG. 37(C-2), a development failure image FAA indicating development failure is displayed on the display screen 50a as a development failure effect. In this way, by displaying the development failure image FAA, it is possible for the player to grasp that the development to the enemy character SP reach has failed. After that, the enemy character SP ready-to-win is not executed, and the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in a losing stop mode (for example, "424"). In this modification, basically, after the development failure effect is executed, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in a losing stop mode. However, after the unsuccessful development effect is executed, in extremely rare cases, a reach effect different from the enemy character SP reach effect (for example, story reach) may be executed through the resurrection effect. It should be noted that the "unsuccessful development image FAA" corresponds to the "first disadvantageous aspect".

As shown in FIG. 38, the enemy character SP reach (post-production) executed after the developmental stimulus effect is substantially the same as the enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. 34, so detailed description thereof is omitted. However, unlike the enemy character SP reach shown in FIG. The second reward expectation degree suggesting image Y2, the third reward expectation degree suggesting image Y3, and the fourth reward expectation degree suggesting image Y4) are not displayed.

In the modified example, "first enemy character SP reach" corresponds to "first post-production", and "fourth enemy character SP reach" corresponds to "second post-production". Also, the "victory image WI" indicated by the enemy character SP reach corresponds to the "second advantageous aspect", and the "defeat image LO" indicated by the enemy character SP reach corresponds to the "second disadvantageous aspect".

As described above, in the modified example, in the case where the enemy character SP reach is executed after the development hype effect, the jackpot is won in the order of the 4th development hype effect<the 3rd development hype effect<the 2nd development hype effect<the 1st development hype effect. Enemy character SP reach with a high expectation of winning is easily executed. In other words, the higher the development expectation in the development incitement production, the easier it is to execute an enemy character SP reach with a low winning expectation. is set so that it can be easily executed.

Therefore, according to the modified example, when the first development incitement effect or the second development incendiary effect is executed in the development incendiary effect executed after the reach, the player has a level of development expectation for the enemy character SP reach. Even though they are discouraged by the fact that it is low, if the development success effect is executed, they can expect that the enemy character SP reach with a high probability of winning will be executed. In particular, even if the first development agitation production with the lowest development expectation is executed among the development agitation productions, if it develops into enemy character SP reach, the fourth enemy character with the highest probability of winning It can be made to think that SP reach is likely to be executed. Therefore, while making the player think that it will not develop into an enemy character SP reach anyway, by making the player strongly hope for an enemy character SP reach that is highly expected to win after that, the first development agitation production is performed. You can enjoy it till the end. In other words, even if the development inciting performance with a low degree of expectation for development can be given to the player, a sense of urgency can be given until the success or failure of the development is clearly shown, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in the desire to play. .

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In the above mode, the lower the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach (pre-production), the higher the expectation of the reward rush acquisition challenge production (post-production) is executed. In addition, in the modified example, the lower the degree of development expectation in the development-inciting production (pre-production), the easier it is to execute the enemy character SP reach (post-production) with high winning expectation. However, the relationship between the pre-effect and the post-effect is not limited to the above-described effect, and can be changed as appropriate.

For example, it is possible to execute a step-up announcement performance that can be developed step by step for each step, and the winning expectation is set to be higher as the number of developed steps increases. Then, when the number of steps developed in the step-up notice performance (pre-performance) is small, a rush acquisition challenge performance (post-performance) with a high degree of reward expectation may be executed when a big win is won.

Further, for example, a pseudo-continuous effect (pseudo-continuous advance notice effect) capable of executing variable display of the effect symbol EZ a plurality of times can be executed, and the greater the number of times of variable display of the effect symbol EZ (the number of re-fluctuations), the higher the winning expectation. set as Then, as the number of times of re-fluctuation in the pseudo-continuous performance (pre-performance) decreases, the rush acquisition challenge performance (post-performance) with high reward expectation may be executed when a big win is won.

In the above form, the lower the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach, the higher the possibility that a 10R variable jackpot 1 will be granted as a predetermined game privilege (reward expectation). Rush acquisition challenge production is executed. bottom. However, the predetermined game privilege is not limited to the 10R probability variable jackpot 1, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in a gaming machine (so-called "V certain machine") that can shift to a high probability state after a big winning game by passing a game ball through a specific area provided inside the big winning opening, a predetermined game privilege is A game ball may pass through a specific area provided inside the big winning opening.

Also, for example, a small winning game may be won in a lottery of special symbols, and a small winning game of opening a big winning opening when winning a small winning can be executed. Furthermore, in this case, a gaming machine (so-called "two-type machine" or "one-type two-type mixed machine") that can win a jackpot game by passing a game ball through a specific area provided inside the big winning hole Configure as In this case, the predetermined game privilege may be that the game ball wins a small win that can pass through a specific area provided inside the big winning hole. Also, for example, in a gaming machine that may win a small win in a special symbol lottery and is controlled to a non-time-saving state when the number of times a small win is won in the time-saving state reaches a specific number of times, a predetermined game privilege is It is good also as setting many times (the above-mentioned specific number of times) winning a small hit before it shifts to a non-time-saving state.

Further, for example, a predetermined game privilege may be controlled in a time-saving state after a big hit game. Further, for example, the predetermined game privilege may be winning a jackpot with a large number of times of time saving. Moreover, for example, it is good also as setting many limiter frequency|counts which are the continuous frequency|counts controlled by a high probability state or a time saving state for a predetermined|prescribed game privilege. Further, for example, the predetermined game privilege may be winning a jackpot in which a jackpot game with a large number of rounds is executed, or winning a jackpot controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game.

In addition, for example, in a gaming machine that is controlled to a time-saving state when the number of consecutive times that a special symbol lottery does not result in a big win (so-called “continuous number of times of losing”) reaches a predetermined number of times in the normal game state, a predetermined game privilege The number of times may be set to be small.

In the above form, when the first enemy character SP reach wins the jackpot, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect is always executed, and when the second enemy character SP reach wins the jackpot, the third rush acquisition challenge. The production is always executed, and when the third enemy character SP reach wins the jackpot, the second rush acquisition challenge production is always executed, and when the fourth enemy character SP reach wins the jackpot, the first rush. Made it so that the acquisition challenge animation is always executed. However, when a big hit is won in the first enemy character SP reach, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect is most likely to be executed among the four enemy character SP reach (the first rush acquisition challenge effect is executed first). (hard to be abused). Also, when a big win is won in the second enemy character SP reach, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect is second most likely to be executed in the four enemy character SP reach. Also, when a big win is won in the third enemy character SP reach, the fourth rush acquisition challenge performance is made difficult to be executed second among the four enemy character SP reach. Also, when a big hit is won in the fourth enemy character SP reach, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect is the least likely to be executed among the four enemy character SP reach (the first rush acquisition challenge effect is executed the most). easy).

In the above form, when the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect is executed, there is a possibility (reward Although the level of expectation) was set to be the highest, the predetermined game privilege was not always given. However, when the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect is executed, a predetermined game privilege (10R probability variable jackpot 1) may always be given. In this case, when a big win is won in the first enemy character SP reach, the fourth rush acquisition challenge effect (second post-effect) is always executed, and the provision of a predetermined game privilege seems to be confirmed. You can do it.

In the above form, when the first rush acquisition challenge effect is executed, there is a possibility (reward The degree of expectation) is set to be the lowest, but a predetermined game privilege may be provided. However, when the first rush acquisition challenge effect is executed, a predetermined game privilege (10R probability variable jackpot 1) may not always be given. In this case, even if the jackpot is won in the fourth enemy character SP reach, the first rush acquisition challenge effect (first post-effect) is always executed, and the predetermined game privilege is not always granted. good.

In the above configuration, when the fourth enemy character SP reach (second pre-effect) is executed, the probability of winning is set to be the highest among the four enemy character SP reach. I made it possible in some cases. However, when the fourth enemy character SP reach (second pre-effect) is executed, the effect may be such that winning the jackpot is confirmed.

In the above mode, there are four types of enemy character SP reach (pre-production), as shown in FIG. However, the types of enemy character SP reach (preliminary effects) are not limited to four types, and can be changed appropriately as long as there are at least two types. The pre-performance is not limited to the ready-to-win effect such as the SP ready-to-win, and may be a pre-reach effect before reaching the ready-to-win.

In the above mode, there are four types of rush acquisition challenge effects (post effects), as shown in FIG. However, the types of rush acquisition challenge effects (post effects) are not limited to four types, and can be changed as appropriate if there are at least two types or more. The post-performance is not limited to the jackpot performance executed during execution of the jackpot game like the rush acquisition challenge performance, but may be executed as a variable performance before the jackpot game is started. .

In the above modification, when the development is performed in the first development inciting effect, the fourth enemy character SP reach is most likely to be executed among the four enemy character SP reach (the first enemy character SP reach is the first to be executed). hard to be done). Further, in the case of development by the second development inciting production, the fourth enemy character SP reach is second most likely to be executed among the four enemy character SP reach. In addition, when the development is performed by the third development inciting production, the fourth enemy character SP reach is made difficult to be executed second among the four enemy character SP reach. Also, in the case of development in the fourth development inciting production, among the four enemy character SP reach, the fourth enemy character SP reach is the least likely to be executed (the first enemy character SP reach is the most likely to be executed). made it However, when the character develops in the first development inciting production, the fourth enemy character SP reach is always executed, and in the case of development in the second development inciting production, the third enemy character SP reach is always executed, and the third enemy character SP reach is always executed. The second enemy character SP reach may be always executed when the character develops in the development inciting effect, and the first enemy character SP reach may always be executed when the character develops in the fourth development inciting effect.

In the above modified example, when the fourth enemy character SP reach is executed, the probability of winning is set to be the highest among the four enemy character SP reach (post-production), but there is also the possibility of losing. I made it possible. However, when the fourth enemy character SP reach is executed, the big win may always be won. In this case, if the game develops in the first developmental fanning effect, the fourth enemy character SP reach (second post-effect) may be executed without fail to confirm the winning of the jackpot.

In the above form, by using the variable effect pattern selection table for weak SP reach B shown in FIG. It is set so that the lower the winning expectation is, the easier it is to win the 10R probability variable jackpot 1. However, the method of setting such that the lower the expectation of winning in the enemy character SP reach, the easier it is to win the 10R probability variable jackpot 1, is not limited to the above-described method, and can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, enemy character SP reach may be executed when a variation pattern other than P2 and P12 indicating weak SP reach B is selected. Incidentally, the enemy character SP reach (pre-production) may be executed in a game state other than the normal game state (high-probability-high base state, low-probability-high base state, etc.).

In the above embodiment, the rush acquisition challenge effect (post effect) is executed according to the type of variation pattern (variation pattern P2, P12). However, the method for executing the rush acquisition challenge effect is not limited to the method described above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the rush acquisition challenge effect may be executed when the effect control microcomputer 121 draws lots for the type of jackpot effect.

In the above embodiment, the game machine is configured to determine the transition to the high-probability state based on the type of winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a game machine that controls to a high probability state by In addition, in the above-described form, once it is controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called variable loop type gaming machine) that continues to control the high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Also, it may be configured as a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine, a falling machine (a game machine in which control of a high-probability state is terminated by a lottery), or a splash type game machine. In other words, the invention shown in this specification can be preferably applied to gaming machines with various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machines.

Also, as a special game, a small winning game (a special game in which the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. A state in which a small winning game is being executed is called a small winning game state.

In addition, there may be a plurality of (for example, two) large winning openings (large winning devices). In this case, a first big winning hole, a first big winning hole sensor capable of detecting a game ball that has won the first big winning hole, a second big winning hole, and a game that has won the second big winning hole The game machine is provided with a second big winning hole sensor capable of detecting a ball.

In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are obtained as random numbers (determination information) obtained based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, but only one random number , and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big win, the type of win, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine is controlled to a jackpot game state (special game state) under the control condition that the jackpot has been won and the special symbol indicating that has been stop-displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary type game machine, pachislot game machine).

Also, any type of slot machine may be used. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A-type slot machine) that increases the number of medals obtained by winning a big bonus or regular bonus, the state in which the big bonus or regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special game state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the medals acquired during a special game period such as ART (Assist Replay Time) or AT (Assist Time) that can frequently win small roles, the state during ART or AT corresponds to the special game state. In addition, in normal machines, the control condition for the special game state is that after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, each combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus is placed on the activated pay line. It is to be derived and displayed as a reel display result. Also, in the ART machine and AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is, for example, after winning the execution lottery of ART or AT, reaching the activation timing of ART or AT by digesting the prescribed number of games. be.

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.

The invention according to means 1 is
In a game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) equipped with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a pre-production (enemy character SP reach) showing a first advantage mode (victory image WI), which is a result advantageous to the player, or a first disadvantage mode (defeat image LO), which is a disadvantageous result for the player. and
It is possible to execute a post-effect (rush win challenge effect) showing a second advantageous mode (success image SU) that is an advantageous result for the player or a second disadvantageous mode (failure image FA) that is a disadvantageous result for the player. and
While executing the post-effect when the first advantageous mode is indicated in the pre-effect, without executing the post-effect when the first disadvantageous mode is indicated in the pre-effect,
As the pre-effect, a first pre-effect (first enemy character SP reach) is executed; There is a case where the pre-production of 2 (fourth enemy character SP reach) is executed,
As the post-production, when the first post-production is executed (first rush acquisition challenge production), the possibility that the second advantageous mode is shown (reward expectation) is higher than the first post-production. There is a case where the post production of 2 (4th rush acquisition challenge production) is executed,
When the first advantageous mode is indicated in the first pre-effect, the second after-effect is easier to execute than when the first advantageous mode is indicated in the second pre-effect. It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first pre-effect is executed as the first pre-effect, the player believes that the possibility of the first advantageous mode being shown is lower than that of the second pre-effect. As a result, the desire to play is reduced. However, if the first advantageous mode is shown in the first pre-rendering, the possibility of showing the second advantageous mode is higher than the case where the first advantageous mode is shown in the second pre-rendering. The second post-effect is likely to be executed. Therefore, even a player who has grasped the execution of the first pre-effect can increase his desire to play by making him expect the execution of the second post-effect after that.

The invention according to means 2 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1,
The production control means is
When the first advantageous mode (victory image WI) is shown in the first pre-effect (first enemy character SP reach), the first post-effect (first rush acquisition challenge effect) is not executed. On the other hand, the gaming machine is characterized by executing the second post-effect (fourth rush acquisition challenge effect).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first advantageous mode is shown in the first pre-performance, the second post-performance that is highly likely to show the second advantageous mode is reliably performed as the post-performance. executed. Therefore, the player who has grasped the execution of the first pre-effect has a strong sense of anticipation for the display of the first advantageous mode, and it is possible to heighten the willingness to play the game.

The invention according to means 3 is
In the gaming machine according to means 2,
The production control means is
When the first advantageous mode (victory image WI) is shown in the second pre-effect (fourth enemy character SP reach), the second post-effect (fourth rush acquisition challenge effect) is not executed. On the other hand, the gaming machine is characterized by executing the first post-effect (first rush acquisition challenge effect).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second pre-effect is executed, the second post-effect is not executed even if the first advantageous mode is shown. In other words, the second post-effect is executed only when the first pre-effect is executed. Therefore, the player who grasps the execution of the first pre-effect can expect the execution of the second post-effect, which is not executed in the second pre-effect, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced. It is possible.

The invention according to means 4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a special game when it is determined to be a hit in the hit determination process,
The first advantageous mode (victory image WI) is a mode that suggests that the win has been determined in the win determination process (see FIG. 35 (B-1)),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the first unfavorable mode (defeat image LO) is a mode suggesting that the hit determination process has determined that the winning game is lost (see FIG. 35(B-2)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the first pre-effect is executed, the player thinks that the special game is less likely to be executed than the second pre-effect and is disappointed. However, if the first advantageous mode is shown in the first pre-effect, the second advantageous mode is displayed as the subsequent second effect rather than the case where the first advantageous mode is indicated in the second pre-effect. is likely to be displayed, the second post-effect is likely to be executed. Therefore, even a player who feels that the possibility of executing a special game due to the first pre-effect is low can maintain his/her willingness to play until the result is finally shown.

The invention according to means 5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The second advantageous mode (success image SU) is a mode suggesting that a predetermined game privilege (10R probability variable jackpot 1) can be awarded to the player (see FIG. 35 (B-1)). ,
A game characterized in that the second disadvantageous mode (failure image FA) is a mode suggesting that the predetermined game privilege cannot be given to the player (see FIG. 35 (B-2)). machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, even if the first pre-effect is executed, if the first advantageous mode is indicated, then the second pre-effect indicates the first advantageous mode. A second post-effect, in which a predetermined game privilege is likely to be imparted to the player, is likely to be executed. Therefore, even a player who has grasped the execution of the first pre-effect can be made to greatly expect to obtain a predetermined game privilege in the future, thereby increasing the player's willingness to play the game.

By the way, like the game machine described in JP-A-2005-058457, there is a possibility that a relatively disadvantageous aspect is shown instead of an effect (for example, strong SP reach) that is likely to show a relatively advantageous aspect. When an effect with a high SP (for example, a weak SP reach) is executed, the player becomes discouraged and greatly reduces his motivation to play. Therefore, there is room for improvement so that the player's willingness to play can be enhanced even when an effect with a relatively high possibility of showing a disadvantageous mode is executed. Therefore, the invention according to the above-described means 1 to 5 is a game machine described in JP-A-2005-958457, in which the effect control means executes the post-effect when the first advantageous mode is suggested in the pre-effect. On the other hand, when the first unfavorable mode is suggested in the pre-effect, the post-effect is not executed, and the first pre-effect is executed as the pre-effect. There is a case of executing a second pre-effect that is highly likely to be shown, and a case of executing the first post-effect as a post-effect, and a possibility that a second advantageous aspect is shown rather than the first post-effect. There is a case where the second post-effect with high probability is executed, and when the first advantageous mode is indicated in the first pre-effect, it is better than the case where the first advantageous mode is indicated in the second pre-effect. is also different in that it is easy to execute the second post-effect. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of increasing the desire to play (provides a working effect).

PY1... Pachinko game machine 50... Image display device 50a... Display screen 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Production control microcomputer

Claims (5)

In a game machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
It is possible to execute a pre-performance showing a first advantageous mode that is an advantageous result for the player or a first unfavorable mode that is a disadvantageous result for the player,
At a predetermined branch timing, it is possible to execute a post-effect showing a second advantageous mode that is an advantageous result for the player or a second disadvantageous mode that is a disadvantageous result for the player,
While executing the post-effect when the first advantageous mode is indicated in the pre-effect, without executing the post-effect when the first disadvantageous mode is indicated in the pre-effect,
As the pre-effect, there are a case of executing a first pre-effect and a case of executing a second pre-effect in which the first advantageous mode is more likely to be shown than the first pre-effect,
As the post-effect, there are a case of executing a first post-effect and a case of executing a second post-effect in which the second advantageous mode is more likely to be shown than the first post-effect,
When the first advantageous mode is indicated in the first pre-effect, the second post-effect is easier to execute than when the first advantageous mode is indicated in the second pre-effect. ,
The second disadvantageous mode suggests that the same disadvantageous result is obtained in either the first post-production or the second post-production, while the first post-production or the second post-production A gaming machine characterized in that any of the second advantageous modes suggests that the same advantageous result will be obtained . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production control means is
A gaming machine characterized in that when the first advantageous mode is shown in the first pre-effect, the first post-effect is not executed, but the second post-effect is executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The production control means is
A gaming machine characterized in that when the first advantageous mode is indicated in the second pre-effect, the second post-effect is not executed, but the first post-effect is executed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A game control means capable of executing a special game when it is determined to be a hit in the hit determination process,
The first advantageous mode is a mode that suggests that the hit determination process has determined that a hit has occurred,
The gaming machine, wherein the first disadvantageous mode is a mode suggesting that the hit determination process has determined that the game has failed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The second advantageous mode is a mode suggesting that a predetermined game privilege can be given to the player,
The gaming machine, wherein the second disadvantageous mode is a mode suggesting that the predetermined game privilege cannot be granted to the player.

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