JP7298935B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, identification information is variably displayed, and when a specific result is derived from the variable display, a specific game capable of acquiring game media may be executed.

After the specific game is executed, the first game state or the second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state may be entered (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2019-181254 A

However, the improvement of the game amusement for the gaming machine that may enter the first game state or the second game state more advantageous to the player than the first game state after the execution of the specific game capable of acquiring the game medium. There is still room for improvement in order to achieve

The game machine according to the present invention is
The game area in which the game ball can flow down is provided with a start area in which the game ball can win, and a variable winning area that can be changed between a normal mode and a specific mode in which the game ball can win more easily than the normal mode,
Game execution means for variably displaying identification information, executing a specific game capable of acquiring game media when a specific result is derived from the variable display, and setting a predetermined game state after the specific game. and,
Equipped with production execution means,
The predetermined game state includes a first game state and a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state,
The game execution means may set the variable winning area to the specific mode in the specific game,
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the second game state may occur,
When a second condition is satisfied while the first condition is satisfied, the game execution means can execute variable display of the identification information according to the satisfaction of the second condition,
the first condition is that the variable display of the identification information is not executed;
The second condition is that the game ball enters the starting area,
The effect execution means may execute the specific effect in response to the fact that the second condition is met even though the first condition is not met while the variable display of the identification information is being executed. , in a specific period of the specific game, when the game balls enter the variable winning area in a specific number, the specific effect is executed.
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
The game area in which the game ball can flow down is provided with a start area in which the game ball can win, and a variable winning area that can be changed between a normal mode and a specific mode in which the game ball can win more easily than the normal mode,
Game execution means for variably displaying identification information, executing a specific game capable of acquiring game media when a specific result is derived from the variable display, and setting a predetermined game state after the specific game. and,
Equipped with production execution means,
The predetermined game state includes a first game state and a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state,
The game execution means is
The right to variably display the identification information can be reserved up to a predetermined number,
In the specific game, the variable winning area may be the specific mode,
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the second game state may occur,
When a second condition is satisfied while the first condition is satisfied, the game execution means can execute variable display of the identification information according to the satisfaction of the second condition,
the first condition is that the number of rights at that time is less than the predetermined number;
The second condition is that the game ball enters the starting area,
The effect execution means may execute the specific effect in response to the fact that the second condition is met even though the first condition is not met while the variable display of the identification information is being executed. , in a specific period of the specific game, when the game balls enter the variable winning area in a specific number, the specific effect is executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decline in amusement in a game.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view for explaining the standby state of the board movable body, (B) is a front view for explaining the moving state of the board movable body, and (C) is a front view for explaining the rotating state of the board movable body. It is a front view of display devices. It is a rear view of the pachinko game machine according to the basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the effect control board side. (A) is a table showing normal figure-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special figure-related determination information. (A) is a configuration example of a hit determination table, (B) is a configuration example of a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a configuration example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is a configuration example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of a ready-to-win determination table. It is a configuration example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a configuration example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a structure of the 1st look-ahead determination table. It is a structural example of a 2nd look-ahead determination table. (A) is a configuration example of a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a configuration example of a game state setting table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demonstration video, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a third normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for probability variation, (E) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening production, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round production, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending production. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a production design, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a production design display area. It is a diagram showing an example of a special figure variation effect of no reach loss. It is a diagram showing an example from the start of the special figure fluctuation production until reaching reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of L reach. FIG. 24 is a continuation of FIG. 23, showing an example of L reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 26 is a continuation of FIG. 25 showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 26 is a continuation of FIG. 26, showing an example of SP reach. It is a figure showing an example of movable body production|presentation. It is a figure showing an example of operation production. It is a figure showing an example of a pending|holding production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a pending icon change notice; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a pending icon change notice; It is a flowchart of game control main processing. It is a flowchart of game control side timer interrupt processing. 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; FIG. 36 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing, and is a diagram representing a continuation of FIG. 35 ; 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 special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing. It is a flow chart of special design variation processing. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flow chart of production control main processing. 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; FIG. 47 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, and is a diagram continuing from FIG. 46 ; It is a figure showing the specific example of the production|presentation design specific production|presentation. It is a figure showing the specific example of the production|presentation design specific production|presentation. It is a figure showing the specific example of the production|presentation design specific production|presentation. It is a figure showing the example of introduction production|presentation. It is a figure showing the specific example of probability variation suggestion production. It is a figure showing the example of introduction production|presentation. It is a figure showing the specific example of probability variation suggestion production. It is a figure showing the example of specific suspension change production. It is a figure showing the example of specific suspension change production. It is a figure which shows the structural example of each scenario determination table regarding specific said change production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the structural example of each scenario determination table regarding specific said change production|presentation. It is a figure which shows the structural example of each scenario determination table regarding specific said change production|presentation. It is a figure showing the example of the specific said change production|presentation. It is a figure showing the example of the specific said change production|presentation. It is a figure showing the example of the specific said change production|presentation.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is the premise of the characterizing portion of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In the following, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes will be omitted or abbreviated. Sometimes.

1. Mechanical Configuration of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY refer to the left, right, up and down directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY. In addition, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY to the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY to the pachinko gaming machine PY. ,explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY includes a game board unit YU including a game board 1 and a game machine frame 2 housing the game board unit YU. The game machine frame 2 includes a frame-shaped outer frame 21 fixed to the game parlor, an inner frame 22 attached to the outer frame 21 and to which the game board unit YU is attached, and a front frame 22 rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. a door 23;

The outer frame 21, the inner frame 22, and the front door 23 have substantially the same outer peripheral shape when viewed from the front. An inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21 .

The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22 . The front door 23 includes a frame-like front frame 23m in which a substantially vertically long rectangular large opening is formed approximately in the center, and a transparent plate 23t fitted in the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 included in the game board unit YU faces the transparent plate 23t. The transparent plate 23t is formed of a transparent synthetic resin plate in a substantially vertically long rectangular shape. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY is installed in the game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. can. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate may be used instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate. It is sufficient that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY through the transparent plate 23t.

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude of the force (shooting strength) applied to the game ball to shoot the game ball. Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k.

An upper plate 34 protruding forward greatly and a lower plate 35 arranged directly below the upper plate 34 are provided at the lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. A first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided in the center of the front side of the upper plate 34. - 特許庁An operating portion of the first effect button 40k protruding from the upper surface of the upper plate 34 is formed in a hemispherical shape. Further, a supply ball storage hole 34A for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34. As shown in FIG. Further, the upper surface of the lower plate 35 is provided with a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing surplus game balls that cannot be stored in the supplied ball storage hole 34A.

Further, an upper decorative body 31, a right decorative body 32, and a left decorative body 33 projecting forward are provided on the upper side, the right side, and the left side of the front transparent plate 23t of the front frame 23m. On the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31, a pair of two speakers 52 capable of outputting sound, specifically, a speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a speaker 52R arranged on the right side, face downward and extend in a predetermined horizontal direction. They are placed side by side at a distance. In addition, a second effect button 41k that can be pressed downward is provided at the lower portion of the right decorative body 32. As shown in FIG. The operating portion of the second production button 41k is shaped like a bar. Furthermore, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided from the right decorative body 32 to the front right portion of the upper plate 34 and from the left decorative body 33 to the front left portion of the upper plate 34 .

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

Next, the game board unit YU will be explained using FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a board performance unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1. - 特許庁First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A generally circular opening 1A is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1 when viewed from the front.

A substantially ring-shaped center decoration 61 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 so as to protrude forward along the opening 1A. Further, outside the center decoration 61, an outer rail 62 formed in a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decoration 61 and an outer rail 62 between the left portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decoration 61 are provided. 62 and a curved inner rail 63 substantially parallel to the center decorative body 61 are formed.

A game area 6 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 by a center decoration 61, an outer rail 62, an inner rail 63, and the like. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and other areas by the center decoration 61, the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63. As shown in FIG. A region surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a launching region 7 through which the launched game ball can travel toward the playing region 6 .

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY. The game area 6 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown). The game nail is suitable for the game ball entering the game area 6 and flowing down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the big winning opening 14, etc. It constitutes a route that guides to

A general winning device 10</b>D is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 6 . The general prize winning device 10D is formed with a general prize winning port 10 that allows game balls to enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the general winning hole 10 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, a first starting winning device 11D is provided directly below the center of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. The first start winning device 11D is formed so that a game ball can enter the first start opening 11. - 特許庁The first starting prize winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the first starting hole 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A warp portion 61w is formed from the left side of the center decorative body 61 to the lower end thereof, through which a game ball is passed. An entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side of the center decoration 61. As shown in FIG. The game ball entering the warp portion 61w passes through the inside of the warp portion 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61s on which a game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp portion 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61. As shown in FIG. At the tip of the stage 61s, a downward guiding portion 61y for guiding the game ball downward is provided. A first starting port 11 is provided directly below the downward guiding portion 61y.

Immediately below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a second starting winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided. The electric chew 12D is formed with a second starting port 12 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed state and an open state by an electric-tube opening/closing member 12k provided in the electric-tube 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k.

The electric tube opening/closing member 12k is formed of a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can protrude forward from a retracted state in which the front end surface is flush with the game area 6.例文帳に追加When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes vertically to the game area 6, and the second start opening 12 is opened so that a ball can be entered. Specifically, the vertical portion erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k receives the game ball and guides it to the second starting port 12 from the horizontal portion.

In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 61 . The gate 13 is configured to allow passage of game balls. Even if the game balls pass through the gate 13, the prize balls are not paid out. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

A big winning device 14D is provided on the right side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6 and downstream of the gate 13 . The big winning device 14D is formed with a big winning opening 14 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The big prize opening 14 takes a closed state and an open state by an AT opening/closing member 14k provided in the big prize winning device 14D. That is, the big winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k.

The AT opening/closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially oblong rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the big winning opening 14. As shown in FIG. A horizontal rotating shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around its rotation axis so that the upper end of the AT opening/closing member 14k falls forward. When the AT opening/closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening/closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, and the big winning opening 14 is opened so that a ball can be entered.

In this way, the game ball can enter the big winning hole 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (one in the basic embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the big winning hole 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, below the big winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed obliquely downward to the left, and a guide path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second start port 12 is formed in the game area 6 (the front surface of the game board 1). It is provided so as to protrude forward from the A game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide path 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12 , but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11 .

In addition, the entry of the game ball into the first start hole 11, the second start hole 12, the big winning hole 14, and the general winning hole 10, and the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 are collectively referred to as the first starting hole 11, The second starting gate 12, the big prize gate 14, the general prize gate 10, and the "winning" to the gate 13 are collectively called.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6B on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting".

In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot right-handed. Such a flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a large number of game nails (not shown).

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

In addition, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

Next, the board effect unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described. The board effect unit EU is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. An image display device 50 and a board moving device 55 are attached to the board effect unit EU.

The image display device 50 is composed of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and has a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 is arranged several centimeters behind the game board 1 .

The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k has a laterally long plate-shaped elevating member 55k2 maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided in the center of the elevating member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55 k is arranged between the game board 1 and the image display device 50 . The movable board body 55k is arranged at the initial position, and in the standby state, the lower end portion of the movable board body 55k, specifically the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1, is slightly downward from the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. positioned. That is, the board movable body 55k is arranged so that only a portion of the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is visible to the player in the standby state, and the majority thereof is invisible (see FIG. 3A).

Then, the board movable body 55k can be lowered as a whole from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, and can be raised from the operating position to return to the initial position (see FIG. 3(B)). The predetermined operating position is a position where the board movable body 55k is positioned substantially in the center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. Here, the predetermined working position can be appropriately set, and whether the board movable body 55k is positioned above or below the approximate center of the opening 1A in a front view. good.

Further, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in a front view about a rotating shaft formed in the front-rear direction at its center (see FIG. 3(C)). The rotary motion of the rotating member 55k1 can be executed when the plate movable body 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, when it is held at the operating position, and when it moves from the operating position to the standby position.

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

Next, the display devices 8 arranged to the right of the vertical center of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (parts other than the game area 6) will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 8 includes a special symbol 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 2 ) is variably displayed, and a normal pattern display 82 that variably displays a normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") is included. In addition, the display device 8 includes a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number described later, and a special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b that displays the special figure 2 reservation number described later. .

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is performed. Also, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is performed. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, the special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as "special figure", and the special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as "special figure lottery". Also, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as "special figure indicator 81". Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. The stop-displayed special figure (stopped special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed special figure is a predetermined specific special figure, a big winning game with the opening of the big winning opening 14 is performed.

The special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b represents the special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special lottery is a jackpot, the final result will be "□□■■□□■■" (□: lights up, ■: lights out) to the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th from the left. An LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot pattern and represents a jackpot. Also, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the rightmost LED is finally lit up like "■■■■■■■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be extinguished as a lost pattern.

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed over a predetermined variation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lit so that the light flows repeatedly from left to right. Note that the mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure may not be performed immediately. Specifically, it is a case where the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12 during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or during the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure are suspended based on the winning prize. This suspended special figure lottery and variable display of the special figure are referred to as "special figure reservation".

For the special figure reservation, the special figure 1 lottery reserved based on the winning to the first start opening 11, and the "special figure 1 reservation" representing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the winning to the second start opening 12 There is a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on, and a "special figure 2 reservation" representing a variable display of the special figure 2. And, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a displays the number of special figure 1 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 1 lottery and special figure 1 variable display. On the other hand, the special figure 2 reservation display 83b displays the number of special figure 2 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 lotteries and the number of special figure 2 variable displays.

It is also possible to set or not set the upper limit to the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations. Also, when providing an upper limit to the number of special figure 1 reservation and the number of special figure 2 reservation, the number of special figure 1 reservation and the number of special figure 2 reservation may be the same or different. In addition, in the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4".

Each of the special figure 1 pending indicator 83a and the special figure 2 pending indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure 1 pending and special figure 2 pending Display the number of FIG. 1 pending and special figure 2 pending. In the following, the number of special figure 1 reservations is called "special figure 1 reservation number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 reservations is called "special figure 2 reservation number (U2)". In addition, "special figure 1 reservation number" and "special figure 2 reservation number" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". Furthermore, "special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a" and "special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

In addition, the variable display of the general pattern is executed when the general pattern lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the gate 13 is performed. Then, the variable display of the general pattern informs the result of the general pattern lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The stopped normal map (stop normal map) is identification information representing the result of the normal map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern, an auxiliary game with opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the general pattern indicator 82 represents the general pattern corresponding to the result of the general pattern lottery, that is, the result of the general pattern lottery. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs are finally lit like "□□" (□: lighting, ▪: lighting off). This lighting mode is a winning pattern and represents a winning. In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, only the right LED lights up like "■□" in the end. This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a lost pattern.

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY, there is a game control board 100 for performing control (progress of the game) related to a game in which a game profit can be obtained. Power is supplied to the performance control board 120 for controlling the performance, the image control board 140 for controlling the image, the payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of the game balls, and each board 100, 120, 140, 170. A power supply board 190 is attached.

A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . By turning ON/OFF the power switch 191, the power is turned on/off.

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 PY according to a program. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. It should be noted that games that can obtain game profits to be controlled by the game control board 100 include special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of game state to be described later, normal figure lottery, and variable display of general figure. , Auxiliary games, etc.

The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game memory. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing game control main processing, game control side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, in the game ROM 103, a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a game state setting table, a hit determination table, an auxiliary A game control table and the like are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage unit 105 . Here, the special figure reservation storage unit 105 will be described. As described above, when there is a prize to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 of the game ball, a special figure reservation can occur, but if a special figure reservation is possible, that is, the number of special figure reservations When the upper limit has not been reached, based on this winning prize, judgment information consisting of various random numbers for performing a special lottery or the like is acquired. And this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as special figure reservation. In the following, the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 11 of the game ball is referred to as "special figure 1 related determination information", and is acquired by winning the second starting port 12 of the game ball. The determination information that is to be referred to as "special figure 2 related determination information". Also, the special figure 1 related determination information and the special figure 2 related determination information are collectively referred to as "special figure related determination information".

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special figure 1 reservations is set to "4". Also, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4".

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

Various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, and a large winning opening sensor 14a. .

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

In addition, various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. 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.

It should be noted that the type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

The game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The card unit CU and the payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and the ejection device 72 is also connected. The card unit CU is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY, and is a device that enables ball lending based on information such as the inserted prepaid card.

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

A shooting device 72 is a device for shooting game balls. A handle 72k is included in the shooting device 72 and constitutes an operating section or an input section that receives an operation for causing the shooting device 72 to shoot a game ball. The handle 72k is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with the handle 72k by a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the player's contact with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 via the launch control circuit 175.

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

In addition, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the game control board 100 , the effect control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100 .

In addition, the connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 is possible. 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 PY according to a program. The performance control board 120 can be positioned as a performance control section that controls the performance together with the image control board 140, the audio control circuit 161, and the sub-drive board 162, which will be described later. However, the effect control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and uses the effect device (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, and board movable body 55k, etc.) for game effects, customer waiting effects, and operation promotion. It is sufficient if the performance and the like can be controlled.

The effects to be controlled by the effect control board 120 include game effects (special figure fluctuation effects, pending effects, jackpot game effects, etc.), customer waiting effects, and operations of the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. It includes an operation prompting presentation that prompts an operation during a valid period (operation valid period).

The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores programs and the like for controlling performance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, a performance RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

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

The effect RAM 124 includes a starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 for storing a starting winning command to be described later, a symbol designation command storage unit 126 for storing a symbol designation command to be described later, and a special figure fluctuation start command to be described later. A variation start command storage unit 127 is provided.

An image control board 140 is connected to the performance control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50 on the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. to do Incidentally, the connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both transmission of signals from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the effect control board 120. two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50 and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 146 and VDP (Video Display Processor) 144 . All or part of these electronic components may be configured in one chip.

The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically characters, items, patterns, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images to be displayed on the image display device 50. (including patterns) and image data such as background images) are stored.

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

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

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, through the voice control circuit 161 from the speaker 52 voice, music, and Outputs sound effects, etc.

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

Also, the performance control board 120 is connected to various sensors serving as input units and various actuators serving as drive sources via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the effect control board 120 . In addition, the effect control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various switches connected to the effect control board 120 include a first effect button sensor 40a and a second effect button sensor 41a. The first effect button sensor 40a detects that the first effect button 40k is pressed. The second effect button sensor 41a detects that the second effect button 41k is pressed. The 1st production|presentation button sensor 40a and the 2nd production|presentation button sensor 41a will output the signal according to the content of the detection to the production|presentation control board 120, if it detects that each was operated.

The type and number of switches connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the type and number of actuators connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various actuators connected to the effect control board 120 include a board movable body rotation motor 55m1 and a board movable body lifting motor 55m2. The disk movable body rotation motor 55m1 can drive the rotating member 55k1 to rotate the rotating member 55k1. The movable board body lifting motor 55m2 can lift or lower the lifting member 55k2. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2 via the sub-drive board 162. .

In addition, hereinafter, the operation of the "rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2" may be collectively referred to as "the operation of the board movable body 55k". Further, rotating the rotating member 55k1 and lowering or raising the lifting member 55k2 are also referred to as "rotating, lowering, or raising the board movable body 55k."

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100 and the like. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53, and controls the frame lamp 53 according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. 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.

It should be noted that the CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162 formed of a board. In this case, the CPU may be caused to control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like and control the operation of the board movable body 55k. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

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

3-1. Games Related to Universal Figures First, games related to universal charts will be described. The pachinko game machine PY can execute a normal pattern lottery when the shot game ball passes through the gate 13. - 特許庁When the general pattern lottery is performed, the general pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the general pattern (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the normal map is also called "losing universal map" in order to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern, which will be described later.

When the winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the losing normal figure is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. Also, in the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition".

The pachinko game machine PY performs a series of games such as the variable display of the normal pattern and the auxiliary game based on the establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition, the acquisition of the general pattern related determination information and the general pattern lottery. can be done. As shown in FIG. 8A, normal pattern random numbers are included in the general pattern related determination information to be acquired. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a hit determination. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) using a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 9(A), for example. The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, which will be described later. When associated with the game state, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving hit determination table).

In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number determination value) is appropriately distributed to the hit and loss that are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY collates the acquired normal symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and performs hit determination as to whether it is a hit or a miss. If the result of the hit determination is hit, the hit pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

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

Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state), the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving There is a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (shorter normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used when in the state.

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

Then, the variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the normal pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the normal pattern.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of the general pattern, and as a display result (the result of the general pattern lottery), it is executed when the winning design is stopped and displayed (derived). In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 12D is opened

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. The pachinko game machine PY controls an auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table. Auxiliary game components are stored in the auxiliary game control table. For example, as shown in FIG. 9(C), it is possible to associate the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) with the auxiliary game control table. That is, it is possible to associate the auxiliary game component with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). It should be noted that the specific contents of each element such as the number of times of opening and the opening time can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY can vary the opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time during which it is difficult to win the game ball such as 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, for example, it is longer than the first opening time, such as opening twice for 2.5 seconds with an interval (closed) of 1.0 seconds, and the game ball wins the electric chew 12D. The electric tube 12D is opened only for a second opening time that is easy to set.

In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also called "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time in each auxiliary game is the total time in that auxiliary game. It may be configured as follows.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY can execute the special figure 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 variable display (stopped display after performing the variable display) is performed on the special figure 1 display device 81a to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 1 includes a big winning pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit and a loss.

When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. Further, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the game based on the winning is terminated without the big winning game being played.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY can execute the special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12.例文帳に追加When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed in the special figure 2 display device 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 2 includes a big hit pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 2 lottery include a big hit and a loss.

When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. Furthermore, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

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

The pachinko game machine PY carries out a series of games such as variable display of special figures and jackpot games based on acquisition of special figure-related determination information and performing special figure lottery when starting conditions are met. And, in order to perform the variable display of the special figure, various determinations are made for the special figure related determination information. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure related determination information to be acquired includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number and a special figure variation pattern random number.

The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded. Next, each determination performed using the special figure-related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment uses a jackpot judgment table to determine whether it is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed), in other words, whether it is a jackpot or a loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the jackpot determination table can be provided in association with the later-described game state. Specifically, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal probability state described later (hereinafter referred to as a "normal probability jackpot determination table") and a jackpot determination table used in a high probability state described later (hereinafter , "High Probability Jackpot Judgment Table").

In each jackpot determination table associated with the game state, the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is distributed. The pachinko game machine PY collates the acquired special symbol random number with a jackpot determination table associated with the game state to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table.

It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the method of distributing the special symbol random number determination value for the determination results of the jackpot probability and various jackpot determinations.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination Jackpot pattern type determination determines the type of jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern type) using a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of the jackpot symbol with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot (contents advantageous to the player) composed of the game benefits given to the player.

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

A plurality of types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY collates the acquired jackpot design type random number with the jackpot design type determination table to determine the type of the jackpot design. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The type of the special figure 1 jackpot pattern and the special figure 2 jackpot pattern can be set as appropriate, but for example, like the jackpot pattern type determination table shown in FIG. As a result, three types of jackpot patterns, jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern B, and jackpot pattern C, are provided. can be provided. Then, like the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. ing. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination is, for example, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. to decide.

The reach determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with the gaming state, for example, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state, and a reach determination table (time-saving reach) used in the time-saving state. decision table).

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "no reach (not generate reach)", which is the result of reach determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table, and determines whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated).

As shown in FIG. 10 (C), the number of reach random number determination values determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" can be different between the reach determination table for non-time saving and the reach determination table for time saving. It is possible. In the following, the result of the reach judgment performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is called "with reach (generating reach)" is called "losing with reach", and "no reach ( It does not generate reach)” is sometimes called “no reach”. In addition, "losing without reach" is sometimes referred to as "losing", and "losing with reach" is sometimes referred to as "losing reach".

3-2-4. Special Figure Variation Pattern Judgment In the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, regardless of whether the result of the jackpot judgment is a big hit or a loss, for example, a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern Judgment table) is used to determine the variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) of the variable display of the special figure.

The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time, the so-called "scale", and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production (production contents), it is also possible to include identification information regarding the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the type and number of special figure variation patterns.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning caused by the special figure variation pattern determination was performed It is possible to associate with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the variable display of special figure 2 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing.

And each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Specifically, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table is used when the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) and the time saving state used in the non-time saving state There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used when the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving state There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 1 pending number. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the number of special figure 2 reservations. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used for .

And, the variation display of the special figure of the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination is performed by the special figure display device 81 . After the variable display of the special figure, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the result of the variable special figure display (the result of the special symbol lottery), the variable display of the next special figure is not performed immediately, and the next special figure is continuously displayed. , a jackpot game is executed.

Also, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure variation performance as shown in the third column from the right of the table of FIGS. 11 and 12. Here, a typical production that constitutes the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern will be described.

There are normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle production as productions constituting the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production.

The normal fluctuation indicates that the stop-displayed performance symbols have started to fluctuate, and each one of the performance symbols is displayed variably at such a high speed that it is difficult to recognize, and the variable display of the special symbols has started. It is a performance to do. Then, the special figure fluctuation production related to the loss fluctuation without reach (the part from the start of the fluctuation of the production pattern to the stop of the fluctuation), and the part until the reach is established (confirmed) in the special figure fluctuation production where the reach occurs is normal fluctuation It may consist of

N reach, immediately after the reach is established (confirmed) through normal fluctuation, for example, the production pattern that constitutes the reach is temporarily stopped at that position for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). The production pattern slows down, and it is a production that fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The expectation of a big hit suggested by N reach is higher than normal variation and lower than L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special figure fluctuation performance ends with N reach, the remaining one performance pattern that fluctuates at the low speed is stopped. In the case of losing, the remaining one production pattern is stopped with a production pattern different from the production pattern constituting the ready-to-win. When the special figure fluctuation performance is not completed with N reach, the remaining one performance pattern fluctuates again at high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach and SP reach while the reach is maintained.

The L reach can be executed both when a big win is made and when a loss is made, and is an effect suggesting whether or not a big win game state will be entered, suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win game state. Furthermore, the L reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer time than the N reach, suggesting that the expectation of the big win is higher than the N reach. Even in the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the production pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position that does not hinder the background image more than in the case of the N reach (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later). At the upper left of the display section 50a, in a state where the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the L-reach dedicated background image (L-reach dedicated video is played). Note that in the L-reach mode, a 2DCG animation image is mainly displayed on the display section 50a. As for the content of the L reach, a video of a scene different from the game related to the SP reach, which will be described later, is displayed, such as special training for the main character to acquire a special move.

The SP reach can be executed both at the time of a big hit and at the time of a loss, and is an effect suggesting whether or not a big win game state will occur, suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win game state. Furthermore, the SP reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer time than the L reach, suggesting that the expectation of the big win is higher than the L reach. Even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the production pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position that does not hinder the background image more than in the case of the N reach (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later). At the upper left of the display section 50a, in a state where the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the SP reach-only background image (the SP reach-only video is played). In SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the effect content of the SP reach, an image of a scene in which the team to which the main character belongs and the team to which the main character's rival belongs is displayed.

A battle production|presentation is production|presentation which can be performed, for example after a reach in a time-saving state, and is production|presentation which suggests that a big-hit expectation degree is higher than normal fluctuation|variation. Even in the battle production, the established reach is maintained, but the production patterns that make up the reach are reduced and predetermined positions (upper right of)), it switches to a background image dedicated to battle production (a video dedicated to battle production flows). Also, in the battle effect, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display section 50a.

In addition, in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and the "state where the reach is maintained" in the battle production, the production patterns constituting the reach in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle production are displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition to the state in which it is visible in the display unit 50a, for example, it includes a state in which the effect pattern constituting the reach is difficult or invisible for a predetermined period of time in relation to the dedicated background image. Also, the contents of normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the production that constitutes the special figure fluctuation production is not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

Further, as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern can be named by associating the big hit determination result and the effect contents of the special figure variation effect. . And, the special figure fluctuation pattern concerning the big hit may be collectively referred to as "big hit fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern concerning the loss as "losing fluctuation".

In addition, regardless of the jackpot determination result, the special figure variation pattern in which SP reach is performed is "SP reach variation", the special figure variation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L reach variation", and the special figure variation in N reach The special figure variation pattern that the production ends may be collectively referred to as "N reach variation". In addition, the loss variation with reach is sometimes referred to as “loss variation with reach”, and the loss variation without reach is collectively referred to as “normal loss variation”.

3-2-5. Look-ahead determination The pachinko gaming machine PY can perform look-ahead determination using a look-ahead determination table as shown in, for example, FIGS. be. The look-ahead determination table includes the type of starting opening related to the starting winning (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12), in other words, the type of special figure displayed variably according to the starting winning (special figure 1/special figure 2). That is, in the look-ahead determination table, the first look-ahead determination table (FIG. 13) in the case where the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed by winning the first start opening 11, and the second start opening 12 winning the special figure There is a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 14) for the case where 2 variable display is performed. The prefetching determination based on the first prefetching determination table is also referred to as "first prefetching determination", and the prefetching determination based on the second prefetching determination table is also referred to as "second prefetching determination".

The look-ahead determination table can also be associated with later-described game states (normal game state/high-probability high-base game state/low-probability high-base game state). That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (normal game state lookahead determination table) used in the normal game state and a lookahead determination table used in the high probability high base game state (high probability high base game state look-ahead determination table) and a look-ahead determination table used in the low-probability high-base game state (low-probability high-base game state look-ahead determination table).

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the high-probability high-base game state, and the first look-ahead determination table used in the low-probability high-base game state. The first look-ahead determination table used, the second look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state, the second look-ahead determination table used in the high-probability high-base game state, and the low-probability high-base game state and a second look-ahead determination table used for

In addition, by the prefetching determination using the prefetching determination table shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the special figure variation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure performed by the winning to the starting ports 11 and 12 is specified. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the look-ahead determination result before the variable display of the special figure based on the winning prize is performed. In the process of specifying the special figure variation pattern, the propriety of the jackpot is also specified as a look-ahead determination result.

And, the look-ahead judgment result containing the information about the special figure fluctuation pattern etc. is associated with the start winning command. As will be described later, the start winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a result of the prefetch determination along with its generation. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is specified as the prefetch determination result. For example, information on the type of jackpot symbol can also be included in the look-ahead determination result.

As described above, the special figure is variably displayed on the special figure display device 81 by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination. Then, in the variable display of the special symbols, when the big winning symbols are stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special symbol lottery), the variable display of the next special symbols is not carried out, and the big winning game is executed continuously. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Jackpot game The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the big winning port 14, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game. It includes an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending.

In addition, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. Also, hereinafter, the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) round game is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is also called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Then, the pachinko game machine PY controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table. The jackpot game control table can be set for each type of jackpot symbol. That is, it is possible to associate the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol type. One type or a plurality of types of jackpot games can be set.

The jackpot game control table stores elements (jackpot game components) that constitute the jackpot game. The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning opening 14 in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the big winning opening to be opened, and the time to close until the next opening. (closing time), opening time (opening time), and ending time (ending time).

Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY can control a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15(A), for example. That is, it is possible to set the types of jackpot games and jackpot game components for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. 15(A). Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 15(A) will be described.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol A (hereinafter also referred to as "first jackpot game"), ten round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol B (hereinafter also referred to as "second jackpot game"), five round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the second jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol C (hereinafter also referred to as "third jackpot game"), five round games are performed. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the third jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern D (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth jackpot game"), ten round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol E (hereinafter also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), round games are performed six times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol F (hereinafter also referred to as "sixth jackpot game"), six round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the sixth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning hole 14 elapses, The winning opening 14 is closed and the round game ends. Also, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be changed as appropriate.

Also, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 15(A), which type of jackpot game is executed is determined by the type of jackpot symbol, but the jackpot game is executed in a different method. You can do so. For example, a device that can be distributed to two winning ports is provided in the game area 6, and when one winning port is won, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed. Either a jackpot game consisting of round games larger than the number or a jackpot game consisting of round games smaller than a predetermined number may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Game State Next, a game state that can be controlled by the pachinko game machine PY will be described. The pachinko game machine PY has a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is executed and a non-jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is not executed. The non-jackpot game state includes a normal game state that is a basic base game state and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. Elements that are "advantageous to the player" related to the specific game state include the probability of a big win and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 . That is, the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second start port 12 can be associated with the specific game state.

Advantageous to the player with regard to the probability of a big win means that the probability of a big win is higher than in the normal game state, and it becomes easier to win a big win. In addition, the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player when the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal game state, and the second starting port 12 is opened per unit time. It means it takes longer.

The specific game state includes a first specific game state in which both the jackpot probability and the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time are advantageous to the player, and a second specific game state in which only the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player. It is possible to set three types of a specific game state and a third specific game state in which only the open time per unit time of the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player. It should be noted that it is also possible to mount some of the three types of specific game states without mounting all of these three types of specific game states on the pachinko gaming machine PY.

Here, as a partial game state focusing on the jackpot probability, a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal game state and is advantageous to the player is called a "high-probability state". On the other hand, the state in which the jackpot probability is the normal probability in the normal game state and the jackpot probability is not advantageous to the player is called "normal probability state".

In addition, as a partial game state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal game state, A state in which the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is called a "time-saving state." On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal game state, and the state in which the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is not advantageous to the player is called "non-time-saving". state.

Here, the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state will be described in detail. As described above, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the time saving state is a state in which it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than the non-time saving state. Here, the specific method for making it easy to win the 2nd starting mouth 12 in a time saving state rather than a non-working time saving state is demonstrated.

For example, the time saving state can be made easier to win the second starting port 12 in the time saving state by making the normal figure fluctuation time easier to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state let it be decided. As a result, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time increases in the time saving state. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the normal drawing lottery per unit time The greater the number of executions, the longer the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time.

In addition, by setting the time saving state to a state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier to win the second start port 12 in the time saving state. . For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is 5.0 in total in one auxiliary game. Open for seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the normal figure fluctuation time are the same, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time is equal, so once The longer the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game, the longer the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time.

Furthermore, by setting the time saving state to a state in which it is more likely to be determined as winning in the winning determination as compared with the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier to win the second starting port 12 in the time saving state. For example, as described above, in the non-time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 6600/65536 in the hit determination, whereas in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 59936/65536 in the hit determination. . In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the opening time and normal figure fluctuation time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the probability that it will be determined as a hit in the hit determination is high. , the number of hit determinations per unit time increases, so the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time increases.

Thus, in the time saving state, winning is easier than in the non-time saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. By satisfying the three conditions, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, and winning to the second starting port 12 can be facilitated. As a result, the so-called "base", which is the ratio of the number of balls won to the number of balls fired, is high. Therefore, in the time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed compared to the normal game state. That is, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time-saving state.

In addition, in a time saving state, you may make it meet only a one part condition, without meeting all the three conditions for opening time per unit time of the 2nd starting port 12 to become long. Ultimately, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time saving state, and the winning to the second start port 12 should be facilitated.

Also, in the time saving state, such as making it easier to select a special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time compared to the non-time saving state, the number of times the special figure variable display is executed per unit time is small, or special The average of the figure fluctuation time may be made low. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure suspension is digested becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure suspension) is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In the following, each specific game state is associated with the content of the advantage for the player, the first specific game state is referred to as "high probability high base game state", and the second specific game state is referred to as "high probability low Base game state” and the third specific game state are also referred to as “low probability high base game state”. Furthermore, the normal game state is also referred to as "low probability low base game state".

Therefore, the low probability low base gaming state can be said to be a gaming state controlled in the normal probability state and non-time saving state. Similarly, the low probability high base game state is normal probability state and time saving state, the high probability low base game state is high probability state and non time saving state, and the high probability high base game state is high probability state and time saving state. It can be said that there is a game state.

Thus, the pachinko gaming machine PY can be controlled in a low-probability low-base game state, a low-probability high-base game state, a high-probability low-base game state, a high-probability high-base game state, and a jackpot game state. In the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is also advantageous to the player because the jackpot 14 is open for a long time and a large amount of game balls can be obtained. Therefore, the jackpot game state and the specific game state can also be called "advantageous game state" which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state.

The high-probability high-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state are game states that are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability state. be. In addition, the high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the ease of winning the second start port 12 is higher than the non-time-saving state. It is in play state. Furthermore, in the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the jackpot game state opens the jackpot 14 in which the number of prize balls per winning is greater than the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. It is a game state more advantageous to the player than the state.

Also, when the power of the pachinko game machine PY is turned on, the normal game state is set first. Also, the jackpot game state is set by performing the stop display of the jackpot symbols. On the other hand, the specific game state is set when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is executed. Next, the setting of the specific game state will be explained.

3-5. Setting of Specific Game State The pachinko gaming machine PY can newly set a specific game state upon completion of the jackpot game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and progressed in the specific game state. The duration of this specific game state can be set appropriately. For example, the specific game state can be continued until the next big hit is won. Also, it is possible to limit the period during which the specific game state can be continued.

When the duration of the specific game state is limited, the specific game state can be terminated when the end condition for the duration is met. Then, when the specific game state ends, the normal game state can be set. Further, as for the high-probability high-base game state, when the end condition is established, the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability low-base game state can be set. In this case, the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state may be continued until the next big win is won. Also, the same or different end conditions may be provided for the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state, and when the end condition is established, the normal game state may be set.

Also, the termination condition for the continuation period of the specific game state can be appropriately set. As the termination condition, for example, the number of executions of the special figure variable display can be set. In addition, not limited to the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the elapsed time after the jackpot game, the number of game balls shot after the jackpot game, the number of passages to the gate 13 after the jackpot game, or whether to end the specific game state An end condition can be set such as derivation of the result of termination in a lottery (so-called “drop lottery”) to determine whether or not. Furthermore, these elements may be set as the termination condition independently or may be set in combination.

These end conditions may be set identically for all specific game states that can be set after the jackpot game, or set for some of the specific game states that can be set. You can Furthermore, the end condition may be changed for each specific game state.

Furthermore, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot pattern type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. The game may be controlled by the state. Here, this high-probability high-base game state can be continued until a jackpot is won without providing an end condition. Furthermore, the game may be controlled in a low-probability high base game state after the end of the big-hit game relating to the big-hit symbol C and the big-hit symbol E. Here, an end condition can be provided for this low-probability high-base game state, and the end condition can be set to a special figure variable display of 100 times. It should be noted that the relationship between this jackpot type symbol and the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, presence/absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

Further, paying attention to the game profit of the jackpot, the jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state after the jackpot game is also called "high probability jackpot". Furthermore, a jackpot in which a game progresses in a high-probability state and a time-saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "probable variable jackpot". In addition, the jackpot in which the game progresses in the normal probability state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is also called "time saving jackpot".

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 32. FIG. Incidentally, the pachinko game machine PY is associated with a story of baseball by the main character and the enemy character as a theme for presentation.

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

In the customer waiting production mode, a special figure variable display is performed in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure variable display and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demonstration animation G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Settings related to effects include setting the volume of sound output from the speaker 52, setting the brightness of the display section 50a, and setting the frequency of effects to be executed. It should be noted that the setting items related to effects can be set as appropriate. It is also possible to prevent the setting screen G101 from being displayed by the player's operation from the customer waiting demonstration video G100.

The normal production mode can be set in the "low probability low base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is in the normal game state. Further, it is possible to provide a plurality of subordinate production modes belonging to the normal production mode. For example, a first normal effect mode, a second normal effect mode, a third normal effect mode, and the like can be provided as lower-level effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode.

In addition, below, the production|presentation mode of the hierarchy of the lower rank which belongs to production|presentation mode is also called "production stage." Along with that, the first normal production mode is also called "first normal production stage", the second normal production mode is also called "second normal production stage", and the third normal production mode is also called "third normal production stage". say. In addition, unless there are special circumstances, basically after the power of the pachinko game machine PY is turned on, the production mode set when the special figure fluctuation display is started for the first time is the first normal production stage ( 1st normal production mode). However, the type of effect mode that is set first is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate.

When a plurality of production stages belonging to the normal production mode are provided in this manner, the production stages can be repeatedly switched in order when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set as appropriate. For example, the switching condition can be set so that the special figure variable effect is performed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot. Furthermore, as a switching condition, it is also possible to set that a specific effect such as a special figure variation effect based on SP reach loss variation is executed.

In addition, as will be described later, reach may occur in the special figure fluctuation production, but the special figure fluctuation production is established for the entire section of the special figure fluctuation production when the reach does not occur, and the reach when the reach occurs. It can be divided into a front part before the reach and a rear part after the reach is established when the reach occurs. The former part is composed of the above-mentioned "normal variation".

Then, in the front part of the first normal effect stage, the background image (FIG. 17A: first normal background image G111) mainly representing the scenery of the city is displayed on the display section 50a. In the front part of the second normal effect stage, the background image (FIG. 17B: second normal background image G112) mainly representing the ground of the baseball field is displayed on the display section 50a. In the front part of the third normal production stage, a background image (FIG. 17C: third normal background image G113) mainly representing the inside of the restaurant is displayed on the display section 50a. On the other hand, in the latter part of the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and in the normal effect mode A dedicated background image is displayed according to the type of reach.

The dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the normal production mode may be a background image common to the normal production mode regardless of the type of production stage, or may be a different background image for each production stage.

In addition, the normal production mode can be set even in the "high probability low base game state", and the normal production mode may be a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state. Alternatively, it may be set only in the "high-probability low base game state", a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be provided. Furthermore, in the low-probability low-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state that occur under certain conditions, a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be set.

The probability variation production mode can be set in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability high base game state. In the first part of the probability variation production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. . Also, in the latter part of the variable probability production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the variable probability production mode is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode can be set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is either the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability high-base game state, and is at least time-saving. It is a production mode indicating that it is in a state. In the former part of the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. . In addition, in the latter part of the time saving production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time saving production mode is displayed.

It should be noted that the time-saving production mode is set only in the low-probability high base game state, and can also be a production mode indicating that it is in the low-probability high base game state.

In addition, for either or any one of the variable probability production mode and the short production time production mode, as in the normal production mode, a plurality of production stages for the production mode are further provided, and when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the production stage is switched. You can do it.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot performance mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18A, an opening image G1 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and a right-hand shot image G2 prompting "right-hand shot" are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening production is displayed. In addition, during the opening, a background image (opening background image G200) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed on the display unit 50a as a jackpot opening effect in the background of the opening image G1 and the right-handed image G2. .

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, as shown in FIG. 18(B), during the round game in the jackpot game, the display unit 50a continuously displays the right shot image G2 from the opening and the round image indicating the number of rounds. A round effect is performed in which G3 and a number-of-balls image G4 suggesting the number of balls paid out are displayed. In addition, during the round game, as a round effect, the display unit 50a displays a background image (background for round An image G201) is displayed, and BGM corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is output from the speaker 52.例文帳に追加

Furthermore, during the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the display unit 50a indicates the ending image G5 indicating the production mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls. A jackpot ending production is performed in which a total winning ball number image G6 is displayed. In addition, during the ending, a background image (ending background image G202) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed in the background of the ending image G5 and the total number of winning balls image G6 on the display unit 50a as a jackpot ending effect. be done.

In the following, the jackpot opening effect, the round effect, and the jackpot ending effect are collectively referred to as "jackpot game effect" as the effect executed in the big win game. That is, a big hit game effect is performed in the big win effect mode.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko machine PY has a special figure variation pattern and a special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed.

In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variable display of performance symbols, the game stops after the performance symbols are varied. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. And, basically, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production design.

It should be noted that, in the special figure variation effect performed by the display unit 50a, it is possible to use an image other than the variation display of the effect symbol. Furthermore, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display unit 50a, a special effect device using various production devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board movable device 55, a first production button device 40, and a second production button device 41 It is possible to perform figure variation effects.

Next, the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a will be described in the special figure variation effect executed according to the special figure variable display. The production pattern is also identification information for indicating the special figure lottery result, and is provided in a plurality of types. In detail, one of the constituent elements of the performance design constitutes identification information for indicating the special figure lottery result, and a plurality of types of performance design are provided according to the difference in the identification information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19(A), it is possible to configure nine performance symbols by configuring the performance symbols from numbers 1 to 9. Then, the production design including the number "1" is set as the production design G10a. Similarly, the performance symbols including numbers "2" to "9" are designated as performance symbols G10b to G10e. For the sake of convenience, when dealing with individual production designs without distinction, they are collectively referred to as "production designs G10".

Also, the number portions of the production symbols G10c and G10g related to "3" and "7" are red, and "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and The number portions of the effect symbols G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i of "9" are blue. That is, a color is included in the component of the production pattern G10. It should be noted that the configuration of the production pattern G10 and what the identification information is set to may be changed as appropriate. For example, other components such as characters associated with each number may be added to the production pattern G10.

Next, the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol G10 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 19(B), the left side, the center and the right side of the display unit 50a are divided into three substantially evenly in the horizontal direction. It can be a region 50b3. A production design G10 is displayed in each of the left production design area 50b1, the middle production design area 50b2, and the right production design area 50b3.

Mainly, in the first stage part of the special figure fluctuation production, the production design G10 displayed in the left production design area 50b1 is collectively referred to as "left production design EZ1", and the production design G10 displayed in the middle production design area 50b2. The effect symbol G10 displayed in the right effect symbol area 50b3 is collectively referred to as "the middle effect symbol EZ2" and the "right effect symbol EZ3". That is, in the left production design area 50b1, the middle production design area 50b2, and the right production design area 50b3, the production design G10 consisting of the numbers 1 to 9 is commonly displayed, but the production design in the relative display position. When distinguishing G10, it is described as a left effect symbol EZ1, a middle effect symbol EZ2, and a right effect symbol EZ3.

In addition, as will be described later, in the special figure fluctuation production, the variation display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, but finally, the special figure lottery result (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type, reach determination result) is shown. The stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in the mode. Then, when notifying a big hit as a result of the special lottery, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed so that three performance symbols G10 with the same number are arranged side by side (so-called "double eyes"). Therefore, hereinafter, the effect pattern G10 composed of the same numbers constituting the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 stopped and displayed when informing a big win is referred to as a "big win effect pattern". For example, when the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed as "7.7.7", the jackpot production pattern is "production pattern G10g", and when they are stopped as "9.9.9", the jackpot production pattern is " production pattern G10i”. Further, the jackpot effect design may be abbreviated by the number included in the effect design. For example, if the big-hit production pattern is "production pattern G10g", the big-hit production pattern is "7", and if the big-hit production pattern is "production pattern G10i", the big-hit production pattern is "9". In addition, as will be described later, in the special figure fluctuation production, the special figure lottery result is completely shown when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed. However, basically, in the middle of the special figure fluctuation production, before the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (temporary stop display). This is because the contents of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed once may be changed. For example, after the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode showing a certain jackpot (relatively disadvantageous to the player), they are changed to a mode showing another jackpot (relatively advantageous to the player). may be Therefore, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (before being changed) in such a manner that the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 initially indicate a big hit, the performance symbols G10 consisting of the same numbers constituting the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3. Also referred to as "jackpot effect pattern".

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation performance, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, but in the middle of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are the same number performance symbols G10. Reach may be performed with a temporary stop display (temporary stop display). As will be described later, the ready-to-win is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering a jackpot gaming state, and by performing the ready-to-win, the chance for the big win is increased. Therefore, the effect symbol G10 composed of the same numbers constituting the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 related to reach is called "ready-to-win effect symbol". For example, when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the effect symbol G10a of "1", the ready-to-win effect symbol becomes "effect symbol G10a", and the temporary stop display is performed with the effect symbol G10a of "3". , the ready-to-win production pattern is "production pattern G10c". Further, the ready-to-win production pattern may be abbreviated by the number included in the production pattern. For example, if the ready-to-win performance symbol is "performance symbol G10a", the ready-to-win performance symbol is abbreviated as "1", and if the ready-to-win performance symbol is "performance symbol G10c", the ready-to-win performance symbol is abbreviated as "3".

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, a small pattern area 50c for variably displaying a small pattern can be provided in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end portion of the display portion 50a. In the small design area 50c, the small design can be variably displayed according to the variable display of the special symbol. The design of the small pattern can be appropriately set, but for example, the number part of the effect pattern G10 can be reduced as it is.

In addition, in FIG. 19(B), the left effect pattern region 50b1, the middle effect pattern region 50b2, the right effect pattern region 50b3, and the small pattern region 50c are indicated by dashed lines. These are shown to represent the ranges of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

In addition, as described above, there are normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects as effects that constitute the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect. Some of these are described here.

4-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started. Next, normal variation will be specifically described. As small patterns, left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 corresponding to left effect pattern EZ1, middle effect pattern EZ2, and right effect pattern EZ3 are variably displayed in the small pattern area 50c.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20(A), in the display section 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol are displayed. The symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of the special figure, when the variable display of the special figure is started, FIG. 20 (B) As shown in , the special figure fluctuation effect is started along with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the middle and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 is started.

The display mode of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 can be made different from the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. For example, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed by scrolling the respective performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed by scrolling the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. It is also possible to change the position one after another at a fixed position. Incidentally, the display mode of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 may be made the same.

Further, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed at a high speed immediately after the variable display is started. While the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed at high speed, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically background images such as the background images G111 to G114. is displayed with transparency for easy viewing.

Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is a special figure variation pattern of no reach loss (for example, normal loss variation), the end of the variable display of the special figure (special figure stop display), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in the losing eyes peculiar to the reachless losing (so-called "breaking eyes").

For the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. As shown in 20(D), the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. Temporarily stop (temporary stop) at the center position.

Finally, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) while lined up in the horizontal direction at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, are completely completed all at once, as shown in FIG. 20(F). , and the stop is confirmed (the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed). When the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) are completely stopped by loose stitches, that is, when the final stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, three small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is stopped all at once with the same loose stitches as the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed.

It should be noted that the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped means that the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 do not move greatly as in the case of scroll display, but sway slightly or reciprocate slightly on the spot. Therefore, strictly speaking, the state in which the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed is different from the state in which the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed. A definitive stop indication may be broadly referred to as a “stop indication”. Also, in the example of FIG. 20, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the production patterns are stopped in the order of the left production pattern EZ1 → right production pattern EZ3 → middle production pattern EZ2, but the order of stopping ( method) is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

4-2-2. Reach Next, establishment of reach will be described. Even if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, N loss fluctuation) with reach, basically in the same manner as the case of no reach described above, in the display unit 50a, As shown in FIG. 21(A), the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 21(B), the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also started.

After that, after a predetermined period of time has passed, as shown in FIG. As shown in 21(D), the right performance symbols EZ3 related to the same number "5" are aligned horizontally at substantially the center position in the vertical direction and are temporarily stopped (provisionally stopped), and ready-to-win is established. When reach is established, an image (image suggesting reach establishment) G11 indicating that reach is established is displayed. Incidentally, even if the reach is established with the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

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

In this way, the entire period of the special figure fluctuation production in the case of no reach loss and the interval from the start of the special figure fluctuation production to the establishment of the reach when reach occurs can be made normal fluctuation. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on the special figure variation pattern. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute various announcement effects such as a so-called "pseudo-continuation", a cut-in announcement, a line announcement, etc. until the ready-to-win is established. Alternatively, it is possible to plunge into a so-called "zone" until reach is established.

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

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

When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss variation), from the state where the reach is established, the middle production pattern EZ2 is provisionally at the vertical direction approximately center position Stop (temporary stop) at the end and stop display of the production pattern indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), a middle production pattern consisting of numbers ("4" in FIG. 22 (C-1)) different from the numbers constituting the reach EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state. Stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed.

In addition, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) are completely stopped by the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, 3 The two small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped all at once with the same losing pattern with reach as the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3, and the stop display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. Note that the content of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

When the special figure fluctuation production does not end with N reach, as shown in FIG. Reach may develop (switch) to L reach or SP reach.

4-2-4. L reach Pachinko game machine PY can perform L reach after N reach. The L reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the special lottery being a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. It should be noted that even in the L reach, established reach is maintained, for example, as shown in FIG. Moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display portion 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display portion 50a) that does not overlap the small symbol area 50c in the portion 50a.

Further, at the start of the L reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a background image exclusively for the L reach (L reach background image G114) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The L-reach background image G114 is composed of a moving image in which a predetermined Three is deployed. The content of the story of the moving image related to the L-reach background image G114 can be set as appropriate, but in the basic embodiment, the main character confesses to a girl.

When the L-reach background image G114 is displayed, first, as shown in FIG. 23A, the scene starts with the main character waiting for a girl at a certain meeting place. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23B, a girl appears at the meeting place. At this time, at substantially the center of the display portion 50a, as the middle effect pattern EZ2, the effect pattern of the number "5" forming the reach and the effect pattern of the number "4" not forming the reach appear. Then, it rotates slowly so that it comes out from the back side to the front side and then returns to the back side.

While the production pattern of number "4" and the production pattern of number "5" are continuously rotated, the three related to the background image G114 for L reach advances. Then, as shown in FIG. 23(C), the main character confesses to the girl. At this time, at the approximate center of the display part 50a, the effect pattern of the number "5" which constitutes the reach and the effect pattern of the number "4" which does not constitute the reach mutually repel the opponent. collide with. Since the production pattern of the number "5" constitutes the reach, and the production pattern of the number "4" does not constitute the reach, the production pattern of the number "4" is flipped off and the production pattern of the number "5" is replaced. If it remains, the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating a big win is established, while if the performance symbol of the number "5" is flipped away and the performance symbol of the number "4" remains, the performance of the mode indicating reach-losing. The stop display of the symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is established. Therefore, the scene of FIG. 23(C) is the final stage of the L-reach, and a production suggesting a big hit (jackpot suggesting production) is executed or a production suggesting a loss (loss suggesting production) is executed. It constitutes a branch point (so-called “hit-lose branch point”) where it branches.

At the win-lose branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is the jackpot variation (L jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. After the display, as shown in FIG. 24(B-1), the main character who is pleased with the successful confession is displayed, and the speaker 52 outputs a predetermined sound effect. At this time, together with the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 of the number "5" constituting the reach, the medium effect pattern EZ2 of the number "5" constituting the reach are temporarily stopped at the center of the display part 50a. displayed in the form. That is, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big win.

The display of the main character who is pleased with the successful confession and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitutes a jackpot suggestive effect. After the big hit suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 24 (C-1), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in a manner indicating the big win.

On the other hand, after the winning branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a loss variation with reach (L loss variation), the background image G114 for L reach is displayed without a jackpot suggestion effect. As shown in 24(A-2), the display unit 50a displays a close-up of a girl with a sad expression, and then, as shown in FIG. 24(B-2), she fails to confess and is disappointed. Shows the main character. At this time, along with the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 of the number "5" which constitutes the reach, the middle production pattern EZ2 of the number "5" which does not constitute the reach is temporarily stopped in the center of the display part 50a. is displayed. That is, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating reach-losing.

The display of the main character, who is disappointed because he failed to confess, constitutes a production suggesting failure. After the loss suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 24(C-2), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with the losing eyes for ready-to-win.

4-2-5. SP reach In addition, the pachinko game machine PY can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the special lottery being a "big win" is higher than the L reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. It should be noted that even in SP reach, established reach is maintained, for example, as shown in FIG. Moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display portion 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display portion 50a) that does not overlap the small symbol area 50c in the portion 50a.

Further, at the start of the SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 25A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (SP reach background image G115) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The SP reach background image G115 is composed of a moving image in which a predetermined Thule develops. The content of the story of the moving image related to the SP reach background image G115 can be set as appropriate, but in the basic embodiment, the main character and an enemy character who are rivals of the main character face each other. ing. The main character is a baseball pitcher, and the enemy character is a baseball batter, and the two characters face each other in a baseball game as the pitcher and the batter.

When the SP reach background image G115 is displayed, first, as shown in FIG. 25A, an enemy character appears, and then, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G11 indicating that SP reach has started is displayed. The SP reach start title image G11 is composed of a title image G11a representing the title of the SP reach "In FIG. be.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25C, a scene in which the main character and the enemy character are facing each other is displayed. After that, in the SP reach background image G115, as shown in FIG. 26(A), the main character throws the ball, and as shown in FIG. As shown in C), the enemy character starts swinging the bat. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 26(D), the ball and the bat approach each other, and the confrontation between the main character and the enemy character is about to be settled. This scene constitutes a branching point (win-lose branching point) at which the main character wins and suggests a big win in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter, or loses and suggests a loss.

After this win-lose branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a big hit variation (SP jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. After winning the confrontation, as shown in FIG. 27(B-1), the main character who strikes out the enemy character and shouts on the mound is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. be done. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

The display of the main character screaming after winning the confrontation and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute the big win suggestive presentation. After the big hit suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (C-1), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in a manner indicating the big win.

27 ( As shown in A-2), the enemy character hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 27 (B-2), the main character is disappointed on the mound. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating reach loss.

The display of the main character who is disappointed after being defeated in the confrontation constitutes the production suggesting failure. After the losing indication effect, as shown in FIG. 27(C-2), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with the losing eyes for ready-to-win.

Next, the movable body production and the operation production performed in the special figure fluctuation production will be described. The movable body production and the operation production are the above-mentioned SP reach, L reach, and N reach, and even when they are performed as part of these productions in the form of being incorporated in the jackpot game production, etc., and independently of these productions. may be performed. First, the movable body production will be described.

4-3. Movable body effect The pachinko game machine PY is capable of performing a movable body effect involving the action of the movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure variation effect or a jackpot game effect. The movable body production is, for example, a production using a movable device such as the board movable device 55, and functions as a production that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit or development to SP reach.

For example, when the movable body production functions as a production that suggests development to SP reach, as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), the board movable device 55 is activated, and the board movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position in a front view, and held at that position for a predetermined time. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G13 associated with the operation of the board movable body 55k is also displayed on the entire display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, the effect image G13 is erased, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, it develops into SP reach. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation.

4-4. Operation Effect Next, the operation effect will be described. The pachinko game machine PY provides an operation promotion effect and an operation result effect according to the operation of the first effect button 40k, the second effect button 41k, etc. at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure fluctuation effect or a big hit game effect. It is possible to perform operation effects including The operation promotion performance is a performance that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result performance is a performance that is performed in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion performance. It works as a performance.

For example, as described above, when the hit-drop branch point is reached in L reach or SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the first effect button 40k is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period , as shown in FIG. 29A, an effect (operation prompting effect) for prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k is performed.

In the operation promotion effect, a first effect button operation promotion effect image G12 is displayed on the display section 50a. The first effect button operation promotion effect image G12 includes an image (operation target image) G12a representing the first effect button 40k to be operated, and an image (pressing An operation image) G12b and an image (operation valid period remaining time image) G12c representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (operation valid period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k.

Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G12c is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Note that FIG. 29B shows a state in which the effective operation period has occurred and 1/3 of the effective operation time has elapsed.

Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a jackpot variation (SP jackpot variation), after the first production button 40k is pressed in the operation valid period, or the first production button in the operation valid period After the remaining time of the operation valid period expires without the operation of 40k, the operation result presentation is performed.

As an operation result presentation, for example, as shown in FIG. rotates for a predetermined time. In this way, the operation result presentation also includes the movable body presentation. Further, at this time, an effect image G13 associated with the movement of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display section 50a as an operation result presentation. Then, as shown in FIG. 29(D), the effect image G13 is erased, the rotation of the rotary member 55k1 is stopped, and the board movable body 55k rises, thereby completing the operation result presentation. When the operation result production ends, a jackpot suggestion production is performed.

On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a reach loss variation (SP loss variation), even if the first production button 40k is pressed during the operation valid period, or the first production button 40k is pressed. Even if the remaining time of the performance button operation effective period expires without being performed, the operation result performance is not performed, and the failure suggesting performance is performed.

Note that the operation result presentation is not limited to the operation of the board movable device 55 and the display of the effect image G13, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation performance is not limited to the special figure variation performance, and can be executed in the big hit performance as well.

4-5. Look-Ahead Effect Next, a look-ahead effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display that is the target of the special figure reservation will be described. The pachinko game machine PY is capable of performing a look-ahead performance for the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension in which the big hit determination is not performed based on the result of the look-ahead determination at any timing of the special figure variation performance. . The look-ahead performance is a performance suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win with respect to the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve, and functions as a performance for expecting a big win from before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the reserve. As an example of the look-ahead effect, there is a pending change notice using a pending effect representing a special figure pending. Here, the suspension effect and the suspension change notice performed in the normal effect mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 30A, the suspension effect is performed in a suspension display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a substantially central section of the lower end of the display section 50a. The reserved display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the reserved display area 50d into four substantially evenly in the horizontal direction. That is, in the reservation display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are arranged in order from the left end to the right end.

In the first area 50d1, the special figure 1 variable display is performed first based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation, which occurs first among the special figure 1 reservations being reserved. A pending icon representing the special figure 1 pending is displayed. Similarly, in the second area 50d2 to the fourth area 50d4, based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation, which occurs second to fourth in the reserved special figure 1 reservation A hold icon representing the special figure 1 hold in which the special figure 1 variable display is performed in the 2nd to 4th is displayed.

In the following, the special figure 1 reservation corresponding to the reservation icon displayed in the first area 50d1 is referred to as "special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 1". Similarly, the second area 50d2, the third area 50d3, and the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the fourth area 50d4 "reserved order 2 special figure 1 hold", "reserved order 3 of It is called "special figure 1 reservation" and "special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 4". That is, for the existing special figure 1 reservation, it is called "reservation order 1" to "reservation order 4" in the order of occurrence.

Further, the variable display area 50e is formed to the left of the reserved display area 50d. In the variable display area 50e, the icon representing the special figure 1 variable display that is currently being executed is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d, and strictly speaking, the "hold effect" corresponding to the special figure 1 hold is not included, but the display of the pending icon and the display of the relevant icon are related, so below, the display of the pending icon and the display of the relevant icon will be collectively referred to as “suspended effect”. . Also, the pending icon and the icon are collectively referred to as an "icon". Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation display during execution indicated by the icon is also referred to as "the fluctuation".

In FIG. 30(A), the reserved display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are indicated by dashed lines, and the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are indicated by broken lines. It is shown to show the ranges of the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 and the variable display area 50e, and is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the holding effect will be described. In the following description, variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is during the special figure 1 variable display (during the special figure variation production), and the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is "2". Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 30(B), in the first area 50d1 (not shown), the special figure 1 suspension that occurred first among the currently suspended special figure 1 suspension (reservation order 1 special figure 1 suspension) is displayed, and in the second region 50d2 (not shown), the special figure 1 suspension that occurred next to the special figure 1 suspension represented by the suspension icon HA2 (reservation order 2 A pending icon HA3 representing special figure 1 pending) is displayed. In addition, the icon HA1 representing the special figure 1 variable display that is currently being executed is displayed in the variable display area 50e (not shown). Note that the display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 30B is the normal mode.

In this way, in the suspension effect, they are displayed side by side from the left end of the suspension display area 50d to the right in the order in which the special figure 1 suspension has occurred. That is, the variable display of the reserved special symbols, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbols based on the special symbol related determination information stored in the special symbol suspension storage unit 105 is individually displayed with a suspension icon. be.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the icon HA1 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 suspension representing the suspension icon HA2, the suspension icon HA2 and the suspension icon HA3 are shifted. Specifically, the pending icon HA2 displayed in the first region 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display region 50e (not shown), and the pending icon HA3 displayed in the second region 50d2 (not shown) is disabled. It moves to the illustrated first area 50d1. That is, the suspended icon HA2 and the suspended icon HA3 that have been displayed are shifted one by one to the left. This is because the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the pending icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 pending represented by the pending icon HA3 is the first special figure 1 pending among the currently pending special figures 1 pending. This is to adapt the pending icon HA2 and the pending icon HA3 to the situation in accordance with the special figure variable display to be started next.

In addition, since the pending icon HA2 displayed in the variable display area 50e represents the special figure 1 variable display being executed, it becomes the icon HA2 when displayed in the variable display area 50e. That is, as the words before "icon", the icon displayed in the reserved display area 50d is "reserved", and the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is "relevant". In other words, when the pending icon is displayed, if the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol is established for the special symbol pending indicated by the pending icon, the variable display of the special symbol related to the establishment of the starting condition is started. A corresponding pending icon is displayed as the icon.

Note that when the reserved icon changes to the relevant icon, in other words, when the icon moves from the reserved display area 50d to the variable display area 50e, the size of the icon may remain the same or may be enlarged. In FIG. 30(C), the icon is enlarged approximately twice when moving from the reserved display area 50d to the variable display area 50e.

Then, from this situation, when the game ball enters the first start port 11 and special figure 1 suspension occurs, as shown in FIG. An icon HA4 is displayed in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown).

In this way, when the special figure 1-related random number is acquired by winning the first starting port 11, one common icon is displayed. This icon is erased when the special figure 1 variable display based on the winning prize ends, but while it is displayed, the state in which the special figure 1 variable display is placed (suspended state and running state) , it will exist under different names (pending icon and the icon in question).

By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes win/fail information and special figure variation pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY can display the pending icon in a normal mode or a special mode based on the win/fail information and the special figure variation pattern information. Displaying the suspension icon in a special mode is called "suspension notice".

When the display mode of the pending icon is a special mode, i.e., when the pending notice is given, the player can expect to win a big win by variable display of the special pattern corresponding to the pending icon. Next, a specific example of a hold notice will be described. As a specific example of the pending notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon HA4 shown in FIG. 30(E) is the special mode.

As one type of pending notice, it becomes a special mode immediately after the pending icon is displayed. There are types. For example, as shown in FIG. 31(A), from the situation (situation of FIG. 30(D)) before the pending icon HA4 is displayed, the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, similarly to the case of FIG. 30(E), in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension, the suspension icon HA4 of the normal mode is displayed in the above-described second region 50d2 (not shown). In the drawing, the hold icon in the normal mode appears to be completely stationary, but in reality, basically, even if it is made completely stationary, the display position does not move. It may be configured so as to sway lightly on the ground.

Then, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 31(B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 31(B)) (hold notice is performed). In the example of FIG. 31, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after being displayed, but it may be displayed in the special mode to eliminate the period of display in the normal mode.

As another type of pending notice, there is a pending notice type that becomes a special mode when the pending icon moves, in other words, a pending notice type in which a pending icon change notice is performed during the shift of the special figure 1 hold. For example, as shown in FIG. 32(A), from the situation (situation of FIG. 30(D)) before the pending icon HA4 is displayed, the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, as shown in FIG. 32(B), in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension, the second region 50d2 (not shown) of the normal mode (white in FIG. 32(B)) is displayed as the suspension icon HA4. to be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 32(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the icon HA2 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of special symbols (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 suspension represented by the suspension icon HA3, it is displayed in the first area 50d1 as shown in FIG. The suspended icon HA3 thus moved moves to the relevant variable display area 50e (not shown), and the suspended icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 moves to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 32(D)) (hold notice is performed). .

Moreover, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of special modes related to the pending advance notice so that the degree of expectation for a big win differs depending on the type of the special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon is associated with the color of the pending icon, and white, green, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the pending icon. Here, white is the normal aspect and green, red, and gold are special aspects. The degree of expectation for a big win indicated by the display mode of the pending icon can be set to increase in the order of white<green<red<gold.

In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. In addition, the look-ahead effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA. It is possible to execute using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the operation by the device 55 . Furthermore, as the effect mode of the look-ahead effect, in addition to the effect mode that continues without interruption until the special figure fluctuation display is started after being executed, such as a pending icon change notice by the pending icon HA, the effect pattern is stopped. It is also possible to adopt an effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as each time the display is performed or each time the variable display of the effect symbols is started.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Game Control Main Processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 42. FIG. It should be noted that the flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. A plurality of processes in the flowchart can be executed in parallel or changed in execution order as appropriate within a range in which the contents of the processes are not inconsistent.

In addition, counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104 . The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes a game control main processing program shown in FIG. 33 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt time management) circuit) are set.

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

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). During the interruption permission, it is possible to execute the game control side timer interruption process (S005). The game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, until the next game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, by normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) Various random number counter values are updated repeatedly. It should be noted that, if an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 when the interrupt is disabled, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004). .

[Game control side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (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), the game control microcomputer 101 captures the detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the surplus ball storage hole 35A, and uses it as the lower tray fullness data for the game. stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the game control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter value of various random numbers related to the general figure-related determination information and the special figure-related determination information includes the execution period of the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing ( After the end of S005), it is performed in both the period until the next game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107) and terminates the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. Further, as other processing (S107), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first start hole 11, the prize ball counter for the second start hole 12, the prize ball counter for the big win hole 14, and the prize ball counter for the general win hole 10 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170.例文帳に追加Then, when a prize ball signal is transmitted, update processing is performed to subtract "1" from the prize ball counter associated with the signal.

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

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. FIG. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If the game ball has not entered the general winning hole 10 (NO at S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if the game ball has entered the general winning hole 10 (YES at S201), a predetermined number of game balls General winning hole prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of the general winning hole 10 (“3” in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the general winning hole 10 .

In step S203, 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. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S203), whether or not the normal operation status = 1, which will be described later, in other words, whether either the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is being performed It is determined whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO at S204), proceed to step S207, and if the normal operation status is 1 (YES at S204), the counter value of the normal design random number counter (label-TRND-F) (S205), the obtained general pattern random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86 provided in the game RAM 104 (S206), and step S207 proceed to

In step S207, 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. If the game ball has not entered the second start port 12 (NO at S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has entered the second start port 12 (YES at S207), the predetermined A second starting hole prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second start hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the second start hole 12 (“2” in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the second start hole 12 .

Next, the special figure 2 reservation number (specifically, the number of the counter (special figure 2 reservation number counter) that counts the special figure 2 reservation number provided in the game RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more It is determined whether or not there is (S209). If the special figure 2 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S209), the process proceeds to step S214, but if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "4" or more (is less than "4") ( NO in S209), special figure 2 reservation number addition processing is performed (S210). In the special figure 2 reservation number addition process, "1" is added to the special figure 2 reservation number counter, and the special figure 2 reservation number indicated by the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is increased by "1".

Subsequently, special pattern random number counter (label - TRND-T), jackpot pattern type random number counter (label - TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label - TRND-RC) and special pattern variation pattern random number counter (label - TRND- HP) to acquire the special figure 2 related determination information consisting of, and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S211).

Next, a second prefetch determination process is performed (S212). In the second look-ahead determination process, the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (S213).

Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 11a. If the game ball has not entered the first start port 11 (NO at S214), the process proceeds to step S221, and if the game ball has entered the first start port 11 (YES at S214), the predetermined A first starting opening prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S215). In the first start hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the first start hole 11 ("4" in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the first start hole 11.

Next, the special figure 1 reservation number (specifically, the number of the counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) that counts the number of special figure 1 reservations provided in the game RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more (S216). If the special figure 1 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the special figure 1 reservation number is not "4" or more (less than) (NO in S216 ), special figure 1 reservation number addition processing is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 reservation number addition process, "1" is added to the special figure 1 reservation number counter, and the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a is increased by "1".

Subsequently, special pattern random number counter (label - TRND-T), jackpot pattern type random number counter (label - TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label - TRND-RC) and special pattern variation pattern random number counter (label - TRND- HP) to acquire the special figure 1 related determination information consisting of, and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S218).

Next, a first prefetch determination process is performed (S219). In the first look-ahead determination process, the first look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservations in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (S220).

In step S221, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning hole 14, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a. When the game ball has not entered the big winning hole 14 (NO at S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and when the game ball has entered the big winning hole 14 (YES at S221) It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided big winning opening winning counter is equal to or greater than "9" (S222). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winning big winning openings 14 in one round game of the big winning game. It should be noted that the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game ends. In the basic embodiment, the number of winnings (prescribed number of winnings) to the big winning opening 14 related to the winning balls in one round game is set to "10". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

If the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is "11" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated, and the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "11" or more, that is, less than "11". If so (NO in S222), the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is incremented by "1" (S223), and the big winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), ending the sensor detection process. In the big winning hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the big winning hole 14 (“9” in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the big winning hole 14 .

A sensor other than the sensors 10a to 14a is provided as a sensor capable of detecting the game ball, and based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor, processes other than the processes shown in FIGS. 35 to 36 are performed. Also good.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a description will be given of normal operation processing relating to the control of the normal map display 82 and the electric chew 12D. As shown in FIG. 37, the processing relating to the normal map display 82 and the electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (steps). "Normal operation status=1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", normal design standby processing (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", normal design variation processing (S1103) is performed, When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. "Normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal design standby process (S1102), hit determination is performed based on the normal design random number stored in the normal design reservation storage unit 86. Furthermore, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current game state, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined, and the normal pattern fluctuation display of the normal pattern fluctuation time corresponding to the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal pattern display 82. and change the normal operation status to "2". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation start command according to the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal pattern fluctuation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern fluctuation time has elapsed since the normal pattern fluctuation display being executed started (whether or not the normal pattern fluctuation display is terminated). If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has passed, the normal figure stop display is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The normal design determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed. In the normal pattern determination process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the normal pattern being executed started (whether to end the stop display of the normal pattern) or not), and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. If it is not a winning pattern (if the stopped normal pattern is a losing pattern), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the auxiliary game.

Auxiliary game control processing (S1105) is processing that is performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special action processing]
Next, the special operation processing regarding the control of the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, the processing relating to the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D is divided into five statuses (steps). "Special action status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "special action status" (S1501).

When the "special action status" is "1", the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502), and when the "special action status" is "2", the special symbol variation. Processing (S1503) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "3", a special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4", jackpot game control Processing (S1505) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "5", game state setting processing (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby when the special symbol variable display and the jackpot game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be detailed later.

Special design fluctuation processing (S1503) is the processing which is done when the special design is indicated fluctuatingly. The special symbol variation processing will be detailed later.

The special symbol determination process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special design confirmation processing will be described in detail later.

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. A game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game according to a jackpot game control table by performing jackpot game control processing. The special action status is changed to "5" when the jackpot game ends. In addition, when each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . Also, when all the round games are finished and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the jackpot pattern related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The state in which the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special action status "4" and controls the jackpot game is the "jackpot game state", and the fact that the special action status "4" is set is the "jackpot game state”.

The game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting the game state to be controlled after the big win game when the big win game ends. For example, when controlling in a high probability state after a jackpot game, a high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the high probability state. Furthermore, at this time, if the duration of the high-probability state is limited, the duration is also set. For example, if the end condition of the high probability state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number (hereinafter referred to as "high probability specified number of times") is set in the high probability remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104 . In addition, when controlling in the time saving state after the jackpot game, the time saving flag is turned ON in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the time saving state. Furthermore, at this time, when limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration is also set. For example, when the end condition of the time saving state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number (hereinafter referred to as "time saving specified number of times") is set to the time saving remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state command indicating a game state after the jackpot game in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the game state setting process.

[Special symbol standby process]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (S1601). If the special figure 2 pending number is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the special figure It is determined whether or not the number of 1 pending is "0" (S1608). And, if the special figure 1 pending number is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, It is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES at S1618), the special symbol waiting process is finished, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO at S1618), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , turns on the customer waiting flag (S1620), and ends the special symbol standby process.

Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" but the special figure 1 reservation number is not "0" (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related determination information, but the first start When there is one or more storage of special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to winning to mouth 11, special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) are performed.

In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the special symbol random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is read out first, and based on the jackpot determination table associated with the game state. Then, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit determination).

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type random number is read out and the jackpot pattern type is determined based on the first jackpot pattern type determination table (jackpot pattern type determination). Then, the jackpot pattern data representing the jackpot pattern type is set in a special buffer provided in the game RAM 104, and the pattern designation command indicating the jackpot pattern type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加

Also, if the result of the big hit determination is "losing", the losing design data representing the losing is set in the special figure buffer, and the design designation command representing the losing is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current non-time saving state (S1651). If it is a non-time-saving state (YES in S1651), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time-saving state (S1652), then proceed to step S1654, If it is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1651), time-saving After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big win determination result is "big win". If it is not a big hit (NO in S1654), the process proceeds to step S1655, and if it is a big hit (YES in S1654), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (S1659), the process proceeds to step S1660.

In step S1655, the game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In the reach determination, the reach random number is read, and the reach random number is compared with the reach determination table corresponding to the current game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) to determine whether there is reach or not.

The game control microcomputer 101 then determines whether or not the result of reach determination in step S1655 is "with reach" (S1656). If there is a reach (YES in S1656), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss with reach from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658) Then proceed to step S1660, if there is no reach (NO in S1656), check the current special figure 1 pending number, step S1652 or step S1653 in either special figure 1 variation pattern determination table From select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss according to the number of special figure 1 reservations (S1657) and then proceed to step S1660.

The game control microcomputer 101, in step S1660, reads out the special figure variation pattern random number, and compares the special figure variation pattern random number to the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659, Perform special figure 1 variation pattern determination to determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 variation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 variation pattern to the output buffer (S1661), and special figure variation according to the determined special figure 1 variation pattern Time is set to the special action timer (S1662), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

It should be noted that the special action timer is updated by 4 ms in other processes in the game control side timer interrupt process. In addition, the special figure 1 variation start command to be set includes information on the type of special symbol (that it is special figure 1) and the special figure variation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) Contains information on the results (information on the special figure fluctuation pattern, including information on the presence or absence of reach and special figure fluctuation time).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 1 indicator 81a to start the variation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). .

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a to the side where it is read from the current position, and special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a To clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the first reservation in (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 reserved number counter (S1613), and changes the special figure 1 reserved number indicated by the special figure 1 reserved indicator 83a by decreasing it by "1" ( S1614), and changes the special action status to "2" (S1615).

The game control microcomputer 101 subsequently determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), and if it is ON (YES in S1616), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1617), and special symbol standby processing is performed. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is finished without executing step S1617.

Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, the storage of special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 is one or more If there is, special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are performed. Special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are basically the same processing content as special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) .

Special figure 2 determination processing (S1602), except that the table used in the jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination table, and the table used in the jackpot symbol type determination is the second jackpot symbol type determination table. Since it is the same processing as the special figure 1 determination processing (S1609), the description is omitted. Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) is basically the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process ( Since this is the same processing as in S1610), the description is omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 2 indicator 81b to start the variation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure variation pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b to the side where it is read from the current position, and special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b To clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the 4th reservation in (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 reservations are digested in the order they were reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 reserved number counter (S1606), and changes the special figure 2 reserved number indicated by the special figure 2 reserved indicator 83b by decreasing "1" (S1607 ), change the special action status to "2" (S1615), and proceed to step S1616.

In the basic embodiment as described above, the variable display of special symbols based on the special figure 1 reservation is performed only when the special figure 2 reservation is "0" (YES in S1601). That is, the digestion of Toku-zu 2 pending is executed with priority over the digestion of Toku-zu 1 pending. And in the basic embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 reservation makes it easier for the player to win a big winning pattern that is more profitable than the lottery based on the special figure 1 reservation. In addition, the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation may be executed with priority over the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation. In addition, the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation and the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation may be performed in the order in which the reservation occurred regardless of the type of special figure.

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbols, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has passed (special It is determined whether or not the operation counter=0) (S1701). If the special symbol variation display is not terminated (NO in S1701), the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is terminated (YES in S1701), the special symbol variable display is performed on the special symbol display device 81. is terminated, and a special symbol corresponding to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or losing special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer at step S1602 or step S1609 is stopped and displayed (S1702).

Subsequently, a preset special figure determination time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special operation timer (S1703), and a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol fluctuation display is finished is output to the buffer. (S1704), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbols in the special symbol determination process (S1504), that is, the special symbol determination time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special It is determined whether or not operation counter=0) (S1751). If the special symbol stop display is not terminated (NO in S1751), the special symbol determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol stop display is terminated (YES in S1751), the current normal probability state (high probability flag is OFF) (S1752).

If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), it proceeds to step S1757, and if it is in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), it is in the time saving state (the time saving flag is ON). It is determined whether or not (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time saving state (NO in S1753), it proceeds to step S1757. "1" is subtracted from the value of the time saving remaining number counter that measures the number of times (time saving remaining number of times) (S1754), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the time saving remaining number counter (time saving remaining number of times) is not "0" (NO in S1755), proceed to step S1757. YES), it is made to shift from a time saving state to a non-time saving state (a time saving flag is turned OFF) (S1756), and it progresses to step S1757.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 confirms the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1757), and determines whether or not the special symbol that is currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. (S1758). If it is not a jackpot pattern (NO in S1758), the special action status is changed to "1" (S1762), the special pattern determination process is finished, and if it is a jackpot pattern (YES in S1758), the gaming state is reset ( The normal game state is set.Specifically, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number counter and the time saving remaining number counter are set to "0" (S1759).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1760), changes the special action status to "4" (S1761), and ends the special symbol determination process. The game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table corresponding to the jackpot symbol type in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the jackpot game preparation process. In addition, a jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening corresponding to the stopped jackpot pattern is in progress is turned on in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (jackpot game starts) is set according to the type of the jackpot pattern. set the time from when the player is done to the start of one round) in the special action timer. Furthermore, according to the type of the jackpot pattern, an opening command indicating the type of the jackpot pattern is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The opening command corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol indicates that the jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) corresponding to the type of the stop-displayed jackpot symbol is started.

6. Control of production by production control board 120 [Production control main processing]
Next, the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 43 to 47. FIG. It should be noted that the flowchart for controlling the effects described below is an example. A plurality of processes in the flowchart can be executed in parallel or changed in execution order as appropriate within a range in which the contents of the processes are not inconsistent.

Also, counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 below are provided in the RAM 124 for effect. The performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the performance control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the performance ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY is powered on.

As shown in the figure, in the effect control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. It should be noted that the random numbers for effect determination include various random numbers for determining the contents of effects such as random numbers for stop symbol pattern determination and special figure variation effect pattern determination random numbers, which will be described later.

As an example of a method for updating the determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the production RAM 124 of the production control board 120 (for example, a special figure fluctuation production start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening production start command, a round production start, which will be described later) command, ending effect start command, etc.) to the image control board 140.

The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects), and the sub-drive board. Via 162, the frame lamp 53 is lit (executing various effects by light emission), and the board movable body 55k is operated (executing various effects by action). In addition, various productions include a special figure fluctuation production, a jackpot game production (big hit opening production, round production, jackpot ending production), a customer waiting production, an operation production, and a look-ahead production.

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

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the receive buffer of the effect RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 1 ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 first performs input processing (S4101) in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates the first effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the first effect button sensor 40a. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates second effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the second effect button sensor 41a.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs the light emission data created in the light emission data creation process (S4203) in the 10ms timer interrupt process described later in order to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing suitable for the image effect. is output to the sub-drive board 162 . That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs mobile device control processing (S4103). In the movable device control process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates or outputs drive data (data for driving the movable board 55k) in order to drive the movable board 55k at a predetermined timing. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 drives the board movable body 55k in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs timer update processing (S4104). In the timer update process, in order to manage and control the time relating to various predetermined effects, various timers provided in the effect RAM 124 to be described later are updated. In this process, the timer provided in the effect RAM 124 is updated by 1 msec.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4105), and ends the 1ms timer interrupt processing.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process, first performs a received command analysis process for analyzing the command stored in the receive buffer at step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis processing will be described in detail in the basic embodiment described later.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S4202). In the audio control process, based on the effect content indicated by the special figure fluctuation effect data set in the effect RAM 124, etc., the audio data (data for controlling the output of the sound from the speaker 52) is created and sent to the audio control circuit 161. is output.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data creation processing (S4203). In the light emission data creation process, the light emission data is created based on the effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect data set in the effect RAM 124 and the like.

[Receive command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47. FIG. Production control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process, first, from the game control board 100 start winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) received or not, in other words, received starting winning command It is determined whether or not the data is stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES at S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302.

In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs start winning process in response to the game ball winning the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12. FIG. In the start winning process, the received starting winning command is stored in the starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 in the RAM 124 for performance. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute a look-ahead effect indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit. The look-ahead effect includes, in addition to the pending notice of displaying the pending icon in a special mode, a continuous notice effect performed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of special symbols. When it is determined to execute these look-ahead effects, a look-ahead effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the pre-reading effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 outputs a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and the display section 50a of the image display device 50 performs a look-ahead effect using the image. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control according to the content of the prefetch effect indicated by the prefetch effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the image control board 140 is performing the prefetch effect. A sound is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (performs the prefetch effect by the sound), and the frame lamp 53 is emitted via the sub-drive board 162 (performs the prefetch effect by light emission), and the board movable body It is possible to activate 55k (perform a look-ahead effect by action).

In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the design designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the design designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the design designation command is not received (NO at S4303), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4305. is stored in the pattern designation command storage unit 126 (S4304).

In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command is stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure fluctuation start command is not received (NO in S4305), while proceeding to step S4307, if the special figure fluctuation start command is received (YES in S4305), the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production are determined. , Special figure fluctuation production start processing (S4306) for starting the special figure fluctuation production is performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 first stores a special figure fluctuation start command in the special figure fluctuation start command storage unit 127 in the production RAM 124 in the special figure fluctuation production start processing. Next, based on the contents of the stop special figure indicated by the pattern designation command already stored in step S4304 (type of jackpot pattern, loss special figure) and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command, the effect symbol EZ1 to be stopped and displayed to EZ3, and the stop symbol pattern determination table for determining the stop symbol to determine the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with special figures and special figure variation patterns. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special figure and the special figure variation pattern. In each stop design pattern determination table, a plurality of production designs EZ1 to EZ3 and small designs KZ1 to KZ3 are provided with random number values for stop design pattern determination (stop design pattern determination) so as to have a predetermined allocation rate (%). value) are distributed. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as the stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number.

The performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number with the selected stop symbol pattern table in the stop symbol pattern determination, and determines the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 to be stopped and displayed. Then, data representing the determined performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for performance. For example, a combination of performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so that the special figure variation pattern is a reach-less loss variation, so-called "separate eyes". In addition, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is reach and loss fluctuation, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same, and the middle production pattern EZ2 is different from them. A KZ3 combination is selected. Furthermore, if the special figure variation pattern is a big hit variation, a combination of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so that it becomes a so-called "double eye" according to the production mode and the type of the big hit pattern. .

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 selects a special figure fluctuation production pattern in which the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production are associated based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the staying production mode and the special figure fluctuation start command. A special figure variation performance pattern determination table for performing special figure variation performance pattern determination to be determined is selected. A plurality of special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. In each special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table, one or more special figure fluctuation production pattern has a random number value for special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment (special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment value) are distributed. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number counter as a special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment random number, and special figure based on the acquired special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment random number. Variation performance pattern determination is performed.

In the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination, the production control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number with the selected special figure fluctuation production pattern table, determines the special figure fluctuation production pattern, and determines. Data representing the special figure fluctuation production pattern (special figure fluctuation production pattern data) is set in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124, and a special figure fluctuation production start command indicating the special figure fluctuation production pattern is stored in the output buffer of the production RAM 124. set.

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined amount from the image ROM 142. The effect image is read out, and the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 performs a special figure variation effect by the image.

In addition, the special figure fluctuation production start command includes information regarding the production flow associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command. In addition, in addition to the special figure fluctuation production by the image performed by the image display device 50, the special figure fluctuation production start command includes the special figure fluctuation production by the sound output from the speaker 52, the special figure by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 53 The contents of the figure fluctuation production and the contents of the special figure fluctuation production by the action performed by the board movable body 55k are included.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, while the special figure fluctuation production by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed, the special figure fluctuation production contents indicated by the special figure fluctuation production start command transmitted to the image control board 140 In response, output the sound from the speaker 52 through the voice control circuit 161 (execute the special figure fluctuation effect by the sound), and emit the frame lamp 53 through the sub-drive board 162 (special figure by light emission (performs the variation performance), and operates the board movable body 55k (performs the special figure variation performance by the action).

In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is stored in the reception buffer. Production control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4307), while proceeding to step S4309, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4307), special figure fluctuation A special figure fluctuation production end process (S4308) for ending the production (stopping the variable display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 and performing stop display) is performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special figure fluctuation stop command in the special figure fluctuation production end processing, and appropriately ends the special figure fluctuation production based on the analysis result (production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and small pattern KZ1 To stop the fluctuation display of ~KZ3) to set the special figure fluctuation production end command to the output buffer of the production RAM124. When the image control board 140 receives the special figure variation effect end command, it ends the special figure variation effect being executed (stops the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 being changed).

In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command is stored in the reception buffer. If the game state command is not received (NO in S4309), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4311, and if the game state command is received (YES in S4309), the game state command is analyzed. , to specify the game state represented by the game state command, and perform a game state setting process for setting the game state (S4310).

The effect control microcomputer 121 sets a game state flag corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state command in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 in the game state setting process. For example, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “00H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the normal game state. Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “01H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the high probability high base game state. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “02H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the low probability high base game state.

In step S4311, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer waiting command (NO at S4311), it proceeds to step S4313, and if it has received the customer waiting command (YES at S4311), the customer waiting production standby process is performed. (S4312), the received command analysis process ends.

In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the waiting time (customer waiting effect waiting time: for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect pattern to the start of the customer waiting effect as the customer waiting effect. Set a timer. Note that the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not this waiting time has passed. output buffer.

In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the opening command (NO in S4313), while proceeding to step S4315, if the opening command has been received (YES in S4313), the jackpot associated with the start of the opening of the jackpot game Opening effect start processing is performed (S4314).

The performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the opening command in the jackpot opening performance start processing, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot opening performance corresponding to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed based on the analysis result. If it is to be executed, the performance content of the jackpot opening performance (jackpot opening performance pattern) is selected, and a jackpot opening performance start command for starting the jackpot opening performance in the selected jackpot opening performance pattern is output from the performance RAM 124. set in the buffer.

In step S4315, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the round number designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the round number designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the round number designation command is not received (NO in S4315), while proceeding to step S4317, if the round number designation command is received (YES in S4315), the round production start processing is performed along with the start of the round game. (S4316).

In the round effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number designation command, determines whether or not to execute the round effect corresponding to the round game to be started from now on, and executes the round effect if it is to be executed. (round performance pattern) is selected, and a round performance start command corresponding to the selected round performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the ending command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the ending command is stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO at S4317), while ending the received command analysis process, if the ending command has been received (YES at S4317), the jackpot ending effect start processing accompanying the start of the jackpot game ending ( After performing S4318) and effect mode setting processing (S4319), the received command analysis processing ends.

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the ending command in the jackpot ending effect start processing, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending effect according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed from now on, and executes it. The performance contents of the jackpot ending performance (jackpot ending performance pattern) are selected, and a jackpot ending performance start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

In addition, in the effect mode setting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the effect mode after the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the jackpot pattern indicated by the ending command (the effect mode is set). control).

For example, when the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot pattern A or the jackpot pattern D, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the variable probability production mode suggesting a high probability high base game state. Then, a performance mode flag indicating the variable probability performance mode is turned on in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and a variable probability performance mode start command indicating setting of the variable probability performance mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance. When the probability variable effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. , the background image G120 for probability variation is displayed as the background image, and BGM for probability variation is output as BGM.

When the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern C, or jackpot pattern E, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects either a high-probability high-base game state or a low-probability high-base game state. Set a time-saving production mode that is difficult to determine or impossible to determine. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns ON the effect mode flag indicating the time saving effect mode in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and outputs a time saving effect mode start command indicating that the time saving effect mode is set to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. set to When the time-saving production mode start command set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. , the time saving background image G130 is displayed as the background image, and the time saving BGM is output as the BGM.

<First Embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment according to the present invention described above. In the following, differences from the basic embodiment of the first embodiment are mainly described. In addition, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as in the basic embodiment, or similarly corresponding configurations.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, the upper limit value of the special figure 2 hold is set to "0". That is, even if the game ball wins the second start port 12 when the special figure variable display is being executed or the jackpot game is being executed, the special figure 2 lottery (jackpot determination, special 2 variable display) is not reserved. Along with that, in the special figure 2 special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, if the jackpot judgment result is a loss and the reach judgment result is no reach, if the special figure fluctuation time is 4000 ms if it is a non-time saving state 2 variation pattern (THP58: normal C loss variation) is determined, if the non-time saving state special figure 2 variation pattern (THP65: shortened B loss variation) of 3000ms special figure variation time is determined.

In addition, in the first embodiment, even if the game ball wins in the second starting port 12 while the special figure variable display is being executed or the jackpot game is being executed, the special figure 2 corresponding to the winning In order not to reserve the right to execute the lottery (jackpot determination, special figure 2 variable display), the game control microcomputer 101, in step S209 of the sensor detection process (S104), special figure variable display and jackpot game It is determined whether one of the is being executed, and here, if it is determined that either one is being executed, in a situation where the right to execute the variable display of special figure 2 cannot be reserved (special When the condition for generating the right to execute the variable display in FIG. After setting in the buffer, the process proceeds to step S214, and if it is determined that none of them has been executed, step S210 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S211. Incidentally, the electric chewover winning command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S101).

Next, the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the variable probability production mode will be described. Production control microcomputer 121, based on the special figure variation start command (special figure 2 variation start command) related to the received special figure 2, the special figure 2 variation display corresponding to the special figure 2 variation start command is executed When there is, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is executed. Here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 when the special figure 2 variation pattern is a loss variation without reach (shortened B loss variation) will be described.

In the first embodiment, when the stop display of the special figure 2 related to the loss is performed, the definite stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 as in the basic embodiment is not executed, and the performance symbol EZ1 ~ EZ3 are not shown. And, even when the variable display of the special figure 2 is started, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are not displayed.

From the start of the variable display of the special figure 2 to the end (stop after the special figure 2 starts to fluctuate), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed as the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 on the display unit 50a. A performance pattern specific performance that appears easily visually and then disappears (cannot be visually recognized) is executed. Therefore, when the stop display of the special figure 2 is performed, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 have already disappeared, and after the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 have disappeared, they cannot appear until the stop display of the special figure 2 is performed. However, the state in which the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 disappear continues, and the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are not displayed even when the stop display of the special figure 2 is performed.

Also, in the pachinko game machine PY1, since the special figure 2 suspension cannot occur, after the stop display of the special figure 2 related to the loss is executed, the next game ball is won in the second start port 12. Special figure 2 variable display is not executed. During that time, the state in which the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 disappear from the display section 50a continues. Then, after that, when the game ball wins the second start port 12 and the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the winning is started, similarly, the variable display of the special figure 2 is started and then ended ( During the period from when the special figure 2 starts to fluctuate until it stops), a performance symbol specific performance is executed in which the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear and then disappear as the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 on the display unit 50a. .

Also, when the variation display of the special figure 2 related to the shortened B loss variation is performed, if the production pattern specific production is executed, the production pattern EZ1 to EZ3 is the special figure 2 lottery result (no reach loss) Appears in the manner shown. Specifically, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 arranged in the horizontal direction to form a so-called "separate pattern" are temporarily stopped and displayed at substantially the center of the display section 50a in the vertical direction. Here, the temporary stop display refers to a state in which the three horizontally arranged performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 stagnate and sway slightly in the vertical center of the display section 50a. However, within the range where the player can easily see that the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 form a mode indicating the result of the special 2 lottery (losing without reach), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 when appearing Behavior is not limited. Therefore, the position where the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stagnant is not limited to the substantially center in the vertical direction of the display section 50a. Also, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may disappear without stagnation after appearing.

Further, in the performance symbol specific effect, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 disappear, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 move in a predetermined direction while shrinking, and disappear from the display section 50a as they are. Specifically, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 arranged in the horizontal direction are stagnant at the center of the display section 50a in the vertical direction, and then gradually shrink so as to be sucked into the center of the upper end portion of the display section 50a in the horizontal direction. Moves straight upwards, and then disappears out of the frame. Incidentally, the behavior of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 related to the performance symbol specific performance disappear is not limited. For example, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be linearly moved downward and out of the frame while the size is maintained. Also, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be framed out of the display section 50a so as to scatter in mutually different directions. Further, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may gradually improve in transparency while being stagnant at that position, and finally disappear.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 48 to 50, a specific example of the performance symbol specific effect executed in the display section 50a in the variable probability effect mode will be described. However, since the performance symbol specific effects shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 are specific examples, specific displayed contents such as images are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 and may be changed as appropriate. 48 to 50, the display of the probability variation background image G120 displayed on the display unit 50a in the probability variation effect mode is omitted.

FIG. 48(A) shows the state of the display section 50a when the special figure 2 variable display is not performed. As shown in FIG. 48 (A), when the variable display of the special figure 2 is not performed, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 stopped and displayed according to the stop display of the last executed special figure 2 continue is displayed. In FIG. 48(A), the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss. Also, when the variable display of the special figure 2 is not performed, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are not displayed.

Figure 48 (B) shows the state of the display unit 50a when the variable display of special figure 2 is started from the situation shown in Figure 48 (A), Figure 48 (C), and Figure 48 (D) It is the appearance of the subsequent display section 50a in the variable display of the special figure 2, and represents the continuation of FIG. 48(B). In the variable probability performance mode, when the variable display of the special figure 2 is started, a special performance is executed to more effectively attract the performance symbol specific performance. The special performance is executed to make the appearance of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 related to the performance symbol specific performance look natural and to make them stand out. As shown in FIG. 48B, the special effect consists of displaying a special effect image G31 associated with the special effect. In addition, according to the start of the variable display of the special figure 2, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also started.

As shown in FIGS. 48(B) to 48(D), the special effect image G31 is composed of a moving image (animation). Specifically, in the special effect image G31, first, five bombs appear from the center of the lower end of the display section 50a in the left-right direction, vigorously flying upward and spreading radially. Next, in the special effect image G31, five bombs explode and smoke rises around the five bombs. Subsequently, the smoke associated with the special effect image G31 fades.

Here, in the special effect, when the smoke associated with the special effect image G31 fades, the effect pattern specific effect is started. Specifically, in the fading smoke related to the special effect image G31, in the vertical center of the display unit 50a, temporary stop display is performed in a manner indicating a no-reach failure, and a state of being lined up in the horizontal direction is produced. Patterns EZ1 to EZ3 appear gradually.

FIGS. 49(A) to 49(C) represent the continuation of the situation shown in FIG. 48(D). As shown in FIG. 49(A), the special effect ends when the smoke associated with the special effect image G31 completely disappears, and the effects are stopped and displayed in a state of being horizontally aligned to indicate no reach and lose. The symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear completely.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 49(B) to 49(C), in the production pattern specific production, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 appear completely and then are sucked into the upper end portion of the display section 50a in the horizontal direction substantially in the center. Like, move up while shrinking. In addition, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 move upward, an effect image G32 is displayed that enhances the atmosphere led to the center of the upper end portion of the display section 50a in the left-right direction.

Figure 50 (A) to Figure 50 (D) represents the continuation of the situation shown in Figure 49 (C), Figure 50 (C) is the end of the variable display of special figure 2 started in Figure 48 (B) Represents the state of the display unit 50a when it is stopped and displayed, and FIG. 50(D) shows the state of the display unit 50a in a situation where the next special figure 2 variable display is not started there is The performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 moved upward while shrinking disappear as they are, as shown in FIG. 50(A). When the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 disappear, the performance symbol specific performance is completed. In addition, when the performance symbol specific effect ends, the variable display of the special figure 2 executed when the performance symbol specific effect was started is continuously executed.

In addition, when the performance symbol specific effect is completed, the auxiliary image G33 is displayed at the substantially center of the upper end of the display portion 50a in the left-right direction, in other words, from the point where the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 have disappeared. The auxiliary image G33 represents something like a flame crawling on the ground. It extends along the edge of the display section 50a while wavy in two directions, rotating and counterclockwise. . Hereinafter, a series of display from the appearance of this auxiliary image G33 until the heads of the two split images related to the auxiliary image G33 collide with each other will be referred to as "auxiliary effect".

As shown in FIG. 50(C), after the supplementary image G33 appears, until the split objects related to the supplementary image G33 collide with each other, in other words, while the supplementary effect is being executed. Then, in response to stop display in the mode of showing the end of the fluctuation display of the special figure 2, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stop-displayed in the manner of showing reach no loss. In other words, the auxiliary effect is continuously executed without interruption across the stop display of the mode showing the loss of the special figure 2 and the stop display of the mode showing the no reach loss of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3.

Also, as shown in FIG. 50(C), when the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are not displayed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 50(D), even after the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are not displayed. In other words, the disappearance of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that have appeared in the middle of the variable display of the special figure 2 is maintained across the stop display of the mode showing the loss related to the variable display of the special figure 2. .

It should be noted that the auxiliary effect continues to be repeatedly executed until the next variable display of the special figure 2 is started. As described above, the divided auxiliary image G33 extends along the edge of the display section 50a. Connect. While the connected state is maintained, immediately after that, the auxiliary image G33 is divided into two, clockwise and counterclockwise, from the approximate center in the left-right direction of the upper end of the display section 50a, and is displayed at the edge of the display section 50a. The auxiliary image G33 is divided into two halves, and the leading ends of the auxiliary image G33 collide with each other at substantially the center in the left-right direction of the lower end portion of the display section 50a. After that, the behavior of the auxiliary image G33 continues to be repeatedly executed until the variable display of the special figure 2 is started next time. In this way, after the variable display of the special figure 2 is finished, the next variable display of the special figure 2 is not started. It is possible to mitigate the fact that it has not been executed/progressed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when 1.0 seconds have passed since the variable display of the special figure 2 is started, the production design specific production is started. Also, the performance pattern specific performance is performed over one second. That is, the production time of the production pattern specific production is 1.0 seconds.

Next, the pachinko game machine PY1 is a special figure 2 variable display in the probability variation production mode and a special figure 2 variable display in the probability variation production mode. The suggestive production will be explained. The variable-probability suggesting effect is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering a high-probability high-base gaming state.

As described above, in the first embodiment, it is not possible to reserve the right to execute the special figure 2 variable display. Therefore, even if the game ball wins the second starting port 12 while the special figure 2 variable display is being executed, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 2 variable display according to the winning. I can't. And in the first embodiment, when the variable display of the special figure 2 is being executed in the probability variable production mode, the game ball to the second start port 12 that cannot execute such a special figure 2 variable display A probability variation suggesting effect may be executed by winning a prize.

Further, as described in the basic embodiment, the number of winning balls (prescribed winning number) to the big winning opening 14 related to the winning balls in one round game is set to ten. In other words, when 10 game balls enter the big winning hole 14 in one round game, no prize balls can be obtained even if the player wins more in the round game. And, in the first embodiment, in the jackpot game executed with the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed in the special figure 2 variable display in the probability variable production mode, the game ball big winning opening 14 in which such prize balls cannot be won. There is a case where a probability variation suggestive effect is executed by winning a prize.

The probability variation suggestion production includes a first probability variation suggestion production that suggests that a high probability high base game state will be entered, and a second probability variation that suggests that there is a possibility that the high probability high base game state may or may not occur. There is a suggestive production. Therefore, if during the variable display of the special figure 2, the first probability variation suggestive effect can be executed when the special figure 2 variable display related to the jackpot pattern D or the jackpot pattern E is being executed, but other than that It is not executed when the special figure 2 variable display is being executed. On the other hand, the second probability variation suggesting effect can be executed when the special figure 2 variation display including the special figure 2 variation display related to the jackpot symbol D or the jackpot symbol E is being performed. Also, if the jackpot game is in progress, the first probability variation suggestive effect can be executed when the fourth jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game are being executed, but the sixth jackpot game other than that is executed. is not executed when On the other hand, the second probability variation suggestive effect can be executed when the fourth jackpot game, the fifth jackpot game, and the sixth jackpot game are being executed.

In addition, before the variable probability suggesting effect is executed, an introductory effect suggesting that the variable probability suggesting effect is executed is executed. The introduction performance differs in performance mode between when the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed and when the jackpot game is executed. However, when the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed and when the jackpot game is executed, the type of the probability variation suggestion production that is executed after that (first probability variation suggestion production, second probability variation suggestion Effect), the effect mode of the introductory effect is the same.

Next, an example of control and processing for the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to execute the variable probability suggesting effect and the introduction effect will be described. Since the description here is only an example, the contents of the control and processing are not limited and may be changed appropriately as long as the variable probability suggestive effect and the introduction effect can be executed without contradiction.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the electric chewover winning command may be transmitted to the effect control board 120 . When the production control microcomputer 121 receives the electric chewover winning command, it determines whether or not the variable display of the special figure 2 is being executed, and when it is determined that the variable display of the special figure 2 is being executed , perform electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination for determining whether or not to execute probability variation suggestion performance.

The electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination is executed with reference to an electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table. Although the illustration of the configuration example of the electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table is omitted, the electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table is the jackpot determination result related to the variation display of the special figure 2 being executed, the jackpot symbol type, and the special It is associated with the figure fluctuation pattern. In addition, since the symbol designation command indicating the jackpot symbol type is transmitted to the performance control board 120 and stored in the symbol designation command storage unit 126, the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the variation display of the special figure 2 related to the jackpot variation. When it is, the jackpot symbol type is specified by the symbol specifying command.

As an electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table, an electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table (first electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table) associated with a jackpot variation related to a jackpot symbol D or a jackpot symbol E, a jackpot symbol Electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table (second electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table) associated with jackpot variation related to F, electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution associated with battle loss variation (see FIG. 12) Judgment table (third electric chew probability/variable suggestion effect execution judgment table), electric chew probability/variable suggestion effect execution judgment table (fourth electric chew probability/variable suggestion effect execution judgment table) associated with reach loss fluctuation (see FIG. 12), There is an electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table (fifth electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table) associated with shortened B loss variation.

Each electric chew probability variation suggesting performance execution determination table is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for executing the probability variation suggesting performance and not executing the probability variation suggesting performance is a predetermined selection rate. As the predetermined selection rate, the selection rate for execution is 50% in the first electronic chew probability variable suggestion effect execution determination table, and the selection rate for execution is 35% in the second electronic chew probability variable suggestion performance execution determination table. %, the selection rate for execution is 25% in the third electronic chew probability variable suggestive effect execution determination table, and the selection rate for execution is 5% in the fourth electric chew probability variable suggestive effect execution determination table. Yes, and the selection rate for execution is 0% in the fifth electric chew probability variation suggesting effect execution determination table. Therefore, when the variation display of the special figure 2 of the shortened B loss variation is being executed, the probability variation suggesting effect and the introduction effect are not executed.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the electric chew probability variation suggestion performance execution determination, it determines whether or not the determination result is "execute probability variation suggestion performance", and whether it is "execute probability variation suggestion performance" Then, based on the jackpot determination result, the jackpot pattern type, and the special figure variation pattern, the type of probability variation suggestion production (first probability variation suggestion production, second probability variation suggestion Execution of electric chew probability variation suggestion performance type determination for determining performance).

The electric chew probability variation suggestion effect type determination is executed with reference to an electric chew probability variation suggestion effect type determination table. Although illustration of a configuration example of the electric chew probability variation suggestion performance type determination table is omitted, the electric chew probability variation suggestion performance type determination table is a big hit determination result related to the variation display of the special figure 2 being executed, a jackpot symbol type, and a special It is associated with the figure fluctuation pattern. Specifically, as an electric chew probability variation suggestion performance type determination table, an electric chew probability variation suggestion performance type determination table (first electric chew probability variation suggestion performance type determination table), an electric chew probability variation suggestion production type determination table (second electric chew probability variation suggestion production type determination table) associated with the jackpot variation related to the jackpot pattern F, an electric Chew probability variation suggestion performance type determination table (third electric chew probability variation suggestion performance type determination table), electric chew probability variation suggestion performance type determination table (fourth electric chew probability variation suggestion performance type determination table).

Each electric chew probability variation suggesting effect type determination table is appropriately configured such that the selection rate for the first probability variation suggestion effect and the second probability variation suggestion effect is a predetermined selection rate. As a predetermined selection rate, the selection rate for the first electric chew probability variable suggestion effect type determination table is 50%, and the selection rate for the second probability variable suggestion effect is 50%. Similarly, in the second electronic chew probability variable suggestion effect type determination table, the selection rate for the first probability variable suggestion effect is 0%, and the selection rate for the second probability variable suggestion effect is 100%. Further, in the third electric chew probability variation suggesting effect type determination table, the selection rate for the first probability variation suggesting effect is 0%, and the selection rate for the second probability variable suggesting effect is 100%. Further, in the fourth vibe look-ahead type determination table, the selection rate for the first probability variation suggestive effect is 0%, and the selection rate for the second probability variation suggestion effect is 100%. In the variation display of the special figure 2 other than the variation display of the special figure 2 of the jackpot pattern D and the jackpot pattern E that triggers the fourth jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game in which the high probability high base game state is reached after the jackpot game This is because executing the 1 probability variation suggesting effect deceives the player.

When the production control microcomputer 121 executes the electric chew probability variation suggestion production type determination, the probability variation suggestion production (first probability variation suggestion production or second probability variation suggestion production) based on the winning to the second start port 12, and the introduction production In order to execute it, a variable probability suggestive effect start command indicating the content of the effect is set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. The variable probability suggestion effect start command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004).

When the image control board 140 receives the variable probability suggestion effect start command, the display unit 50a first executes the introduction effect associated with the winning of the second start port 12, and then the electric chew probability variable suggestion effect. A variable probability suggestion effect (a first variable probability suggestion effect or a second variable probability suggestion effect) in which the result of the type determination is reflected is appropriately executed.

In the basic embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101, in step S222 of the sensor detection process (S104), when it determines that the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is "11" or more (the big winning in the round game If the number of winning balls into the mouth 14 has reached the specified winning number), the sensor detection processing is finished as it is. A command (AT over winning command) indicating that a game ball has won in the big winning opening 14 is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 when the condition for generating the winning ball is not established, and then the sensor Finish the detection process. In addition, the AT over winning command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S101).

When receiving the AT over winning command, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether any one of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game is being executed, and determines which of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game. is being executed, an AT probability variation suggesting performance execution determination is performed for determining whether or not to execute a probability variation suggesting performance.

The AT probability variation suggesting effect execution determination is executed with reference to an AT probability variation suggesting effect execution determination table. Although illustration of a configuration example of the AT probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table is omitted, the AT probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table is associated with the type of the jackpot game being executed. In addition, since the opening command which can identify the classification of a big-hit game is transmitted to the production|presentation control board 120, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control specifies the classification of a big-hit game by an opening command.

As the AT probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table, the AT probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table (first AT probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table) associated with the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game, and the sixth jackpot game. There is an AT probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table (second AT probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table).

Each AT probability variation suggesting effect execution determination table is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for executing the probability variation suggesting effect and not executing the probability varying suggesting effect becomes a predetermined selection rate. As the predetermined selection rate, the selection rate for execution is 70% in the first AT probability variation suggesting effect execution determination table, and the selection rate for execution is 30% in the second AT probability variation suggestion performance execution determination table.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the AT probability variation suggestion performance execution determination, it determines whether the determination result is "execute the probability variation suggestion performance", and if it is "execute the probability variation suggestion performance" Subsequently, based on the type of the jackpot game being executed, AT probability variation suggestion performance type determination is executed for determining the probability variation suggestion performance type (first probability variation suggestion performance, second probability variation suggestion performance).

The AT probability variation suggestion effect type determination is executed with reference to the AT probability variation suggestion effect type determination table. Although illustration of a configuration example of the AT probability variation suggestion effect type determination table is omitted, the AT probability variation suggestion effect type determination table is associated with the type of the jackpot game being executed. Specifically, as the AT probability variation suggestion production type determination table, the AT probability variation suggestion production type determination table (first AT probability variation suggestion production type determination table) associated with the fourth jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game, and the sixth There is an AT probability variation suggestion performance type determination table (second AT probability variation suggestion performance type determination table) associated with the jackpot game.

Each AT probability variation suggesting effect type determination table is appropriately configured such that the selection rate for the first probability variation suggesting effect and the second probability variation suggesting effect becomes a predetermined selection rate. As a predetermined selection rate, in the first AT probability variation suggesting effect type determination table, the selection rate for the first probability variation suggesting effect is 80%, and the selection rate for the second probability changing suggesting effect is 20%. Similarly, in the second electronic chew probability variable suggestion effect type determination table, the selection rate for the first probability variable suggestion effect is 0%, and the selection rate for the second probability variable suggestion effect is 100%. This is because if the first probability variation suggestive effect is executed in the sixth jackpot game in which the low-probability high base game state is entered after the jackpot game, the player is deceived.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the AT probability variation suggestion performance type determination, the probability variation suggestion performance (first probability variation suggestion performance or second probability variation suggestion performance) based on the winning to the big winning opening 14, and the introduction performance are executed. For this purpose, a variable probability suggestive effect start command indicating the contents of the effect is set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. The variable probability suggestion effect start command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004).

When the image control board 140 receives the probability variation suggestion effect start command, the display unit 50a first executes the introduction effect associated with the winning to the big winning opening 14, and then the AT probability variation suggestion effect type determination. Probability variation suggestion performance (first probability variation suggestion performance or second probability variation suggestion performance) reflecting the result of (1) is appropriately executed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 51 to 54, a specific example of the variable probability suggestive effect and the introduction effect will be described.

First, using FIGS. 51 to 52, the probability variation suggesting effect when the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed in the probability variation effect mode, and the introduction effect will be described. As described above, in the probability variation production mode, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear while the variable display of the special figure 2 related to the reachless loss is being executed, and then disappear before being stopped. Then, the display contents of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the case of a loss that causes a reach or in the case of a big hit can be set as appropriate, but for example, in the scenes of FIGS. Instead of rising and disappearing after the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 of the mode showing the loss appear, it consists of the same type of production patterns G10, and is aligned in the left and right direction with a middle production pattern EZ2 left. After the appearance of the production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3, in other words, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 showing that the ready-to-win has been established may rise and disappear.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), when the variable display of the special figure 2 is being executed, after the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 rise and disappear, the electric tuner Suppose that it is determined that the over winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 and the probability variation suggesting effect is executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 51(B), as an introductory effect associated with winning a prize in the second starting port 12, a first introductory effect image G40a is associated with the second starting port 12 on the display unit 50a. displayed in the

The first introduction effect image G40a represents a flash, and the central portion of the flash is displayed at the lower end of the display section 50a and directly above the second start port 12. As shown in FIG. In this way, the position directly above the second starting opening 12 at the lower end of the display section 50a is the position closest to the second starting opening 12 in the display section 50a. It corresponds to the part associated with the mouth 12 . Also, at this time, the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 constituting the probability variation suggesting effect is displayed on the display section 50a. The specific display content and display position of the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 can be set as appropriate, but in the first embodiment, the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 represents a vertically long rectangular lamp, It is displayed in the upper left corner of the display section 50a.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 51(C), the first introduction effect image G40a disappears. Then, while the first introductory effect image G40a is disappearing, the introductory effect is formed from the part where the central part of the flash related to the first introductory effect image G40a is displayed, and the probability variation suggestive effect is formed. Immediately after the second probability variation suggestive effect image G42 appears, it moves to a predetermined position in the display section 50a. The specific display content of the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 and the predetermined position to be moved can be set as appropriate, but in the first embodiment, the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 represents a butterfly, and the display unit It moves to approximately the center in the vertical and horizontal directions of 50a and stays at that position for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Further, the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 reaches a predetermined position of the display section 50a at the timing when the first introduction effect image G40a completely disappears.

Thus, after the first introductory effect image G40a is displayed at the location associated with the second starting port 12 of the display unit 50a, the first introductory effect image G40a disappears, and the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 is displayed. A series of effects from appearance to movement to a predetermined position on the display section 50a constitutes an introductory effect associated with winning a prize at the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加Immediately after this, the probability variation suggesting effect is continuously and integrally executed.

Here, when the first probability variation suggesting effect is executed, as shown in FIG. It moves toward G41, collides with the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 as it is, and disappears. Then, as shown in FIG. 52(B-1), the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 representing the lamp is illuminated. In this way, the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 moved to a predetermined position of the display unit 50a moves toward the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41, collides with the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 as it is, disappears, and the lamp A series of effects until the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 that represents emits light constitutes the first probability variation suggesting effect. Then, when the light emission of the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 is performed for a predetermined time (for example, two seconds), the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 disappears as shown in FIG. The suggestive performance ends.

On the other hand, when the second probability variation suggestion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 52 (A-2), the second probability variation suggestion effect image G42 moved to a predetermined position on the display unit 50a As in the case, it moves toward the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41, but the trajectory is changed by the trouble of the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41, and the frame is out of the display unit 50a without colliding with the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41. and disappear. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-2), the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 representing the lamp is in the same extinguished state as before the movement of the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 to the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41. is maintained. In this way, although the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 moved to a predetermined position of the display unit 50a moves toward the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41, it disappears without colliding with the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41, A series of effects until the first definite variable suggesting effect image G41 representing the lamp is kept turned off constitutes the second definite variable suggesting effect. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 is out of the frame, the first probability variation suggesting effect image G41 disappears, so that the The second probability variation suggestion production ends.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54, the probability variation suggestive effect and the introduction effect when the jackpot game is being executed will be described.

For example, as shown in FIG. 53 (A), when the round image G3 indicating the number of rounds is displayed and the round game is being executed, the AT over winning command is transmitted to the production control board 120 and the probability variation suggesting production is executed. Suppose that it is determined. In this case, as shown in FIG. 53(B), as an introductory effect associated with winning a prize in the large winning opening 14, a second introductory effect image G40b is displayed at a position associated with the large winning opening 14 on the display section 50a. to be displayed.

Like the first introductory effect image G40a, the second introductory effect image G40b also represents a flash, but unlike the first introductory effect image G40a, the lower right corner of the lower end of the display unit 50a, in other words, the display The central portion of the flash is displayed at the position where the straight line connecting the center of the portion 50a and the big prize opening 14 intersects with the lower end portion of the display portion 50a. As described above, since the right corner of the lower end of the display section 50a is the position closest to the large winning opening 14 in the display section 50a (see FIG. 2), the position is the large winning opening 14 in the display section 50a. corresponds to the location associated with . Also, at this time, as in the case of the introduction effect associated with the winning of the second starting port 12, the first variable probability suggesting effect image G41 is displayed in the upper left corner of the display section 50a.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 53(C), the second introduction effect image G40b disappears. Then, while the second introductory effect image G40b is disappearing, the introductory effect and the definite variable suggestive effect are formed from the part where the central part of the flash related to the second introductory effect image G40b was displayed. Immediately after the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 appears, it moves to a predetermined position in the display section 50a and stays at that position for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). The second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 reaches a predetermined position on the display section 50a at the timing when the second introduction effect image G40b completely disappears.

In this way, after the second introduction effect image G40b is displayed at the place associated with the large winning opening 14 of the display unit 50a, the second introduction effect image G40b disappears and the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 appears. Immediately after that, a series of effects up to the movement to a predetermined position on the display section 50a constitutes an introductory effect associated with winning a prize to the big prize winning opening 14.例文帳に追加

Then, immediately after this, the probability variation suggestion production, specifically the first probability variation suggestion production or the second probability variation suggestion production is executed continuously and integrally with the introduction production, but the production of the probability variation suggestion production after this The content is the same as the first variable probability suggesting effect or the second variable probability suggesting effect based on the winning to the second starting port 12 (see FIG. 54).

In addition, the introduction production and the production time of the probability variation suggestion production can be set as appropriate, but in the first embodiment, the time from the start of the introduction production to the end of the probability variation suggestion production is set to 3 seconds. ing. In the introductory effect, the time from appearance to disappearance of the first introductory effect image G40a and the second introductory effect image G40b (introductory effect image G40) is set to 1 second. Further, the second probability variation suggesting effect image G42 stagnates at a predetermined position of the display unit 50a for a predetermined time (1 second), but this stagnation may be included in the introduction effect or the probability variation suggesting effect. Moreover, you may position with the production|presentation which connects the introductory production|presentation and the probability variation suggestive production|presentation.

Next, the pachinko game machine PY1, in the normal production mode, will be described special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect for notifying the change in response to the change in the number of special figure 1 reservations. Although detailed description is omitted, in the first embodiment, the operable first effect button 40k is configured to vibrate. Vibration of the first production button 40k is executed by the production control microcomputer 121 in the same manner as the operation of the board movable body 55k. Further, a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect is provided with a counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) for counting the special figure 1 reservation number. Then, the production control microcomputer 121 can specify the special figure 1 reservation number by checking the special figure 1 reservation number counter.

As described above, when the special figure 1 reservation number is newly generated by winning the first start port 11, in other words, when the special figure 1 reservation number increases by one, the first look-ahead determination result is obtained by the game control microcomputer 101 A first starting prize winning command indicating the determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 120 .

Upon receiving the first start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the start winning process, and stores the first start winning command received in the start winning process in the start winning command reserve storage unit 125 in the effect RAM 124. Remember. Then, the production control microcomputer 121 adds "1" to the counter value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter when the first start winning command is stored.

In addition, when the production control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command) related to the special figure 1, it performs special figure fluctuation start processing, and transfers the special figure 1 fluctuation start command to the production RAM 124 Stored in a special figure 1 fluctuation start command storage unit 127. Then, the production control microcomputer 121 subtracts "1" from the counter value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter when the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is stored.

Here, the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect is a special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect (first reservation number change notification effect) that notifies that the special figure 1 reservation number has increased from 2 to 3 , Special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect (second reservation number change notification effect) to notify that the special figure 1 reservation number has increased from 3 to 4, and special figure 1 reservation number from 4 to 3 There is a special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect (third reservation number change notification effect) that notifies that it has decreased.

Since the reception of the first start winning command means that the special figure 1 reservation number has increased by one, the performance control microcomputer 121 stores the first start winning command in the start winning time process and performs the special figure. When the counter value of the 1 reservation number counter is "1" added, if the counter value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter is "3", the first reservation number change notification effect is executed, and the special figure If the counter value of the 1 reservation number counter is "4", the second reservation number change notification effect is executed. On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, which means that the number of special figure 1 reservations has decreased by one, so the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is issued in the special figure fluctuation start process. When storing and subtracting "1" from the counter value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter, if the counter value of the special figure 1 reservation number counter is "3", execute the third reservation number change notification effect do.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the first reservation number change notification effect, the second reservation number change notification effect, and the third reservation number change notification effect by vibrating the first effect button 40k. The first holding number change notification effect is composed of vibration in the first vibration mode of the first effect button 40k, and the second holding number change notification effect is composed of vibration in the second vibration mode of the first effect button 40k, The third pending number change notification effect is composed of the vibration of the first effect button 40k in the third vibration mode.

The first vibration mode, the second vibration mode, and the third vibration mode are different from each other. The specific contents of each vibration mode can be set as appropriate. The third mode of vibration consists of two continuous vibrations of 0.5 seconds with a 1-second rest in between.

In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121, when at least two or more special figure 1 reservation number change notification performances are likely to be executed, gives priority to the one that is executed first, and the special figure 1 reservation number that can occur later Regulates the execution of the change notification effect. As such a situation, for example, when the special figure 1 reservation number is 2, the game ball enters the first start port 11 and the first reservation number change notification effect is started, then the first reservation number When the game ball enters the first start port 11 before the end of the change notification performance, the game ball enters the first start port 11 when the number of special figure 1 reservations is 3 and the second reserve. After the number change notification effect is started, before the second reservation number change notification effect ends, if the special figure 1 variable display is started, the special figure 1 variable display is started and the special figure 1 reservation number is A game ball may enter the first start port 11 after the third reservation number change notification effect is started and before the third reservation number change notification effect is completed. In such a case, the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the previously started special figure 1 reservation number change notification performance to the end, and does not execute another special figure 1 reservation number change notification performance from the middle.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute a look-ahead effect using the vibration of the first effect button 40k. This pre-reading preview effect is hereinafter referred to as "vibration pre-reading". Vibration lookahead can be executed (at the time of valid first start winning) according to winning the first start opening 11 when the number of special figure 1 reservations is less than the upper limit (4 pieces).

The vibe look-ahead includes a first vibe look-ahead and a second vibe look-ahead that suggests a higher possibility of a big win (game state advantageous to the player) than the first vibe look-ahead. The first vibration lookahead consists of one continuous vibration for 2.5 seconds, and the second vibration lookahead consists of one continuous vibration for 5.0 seconds.

When the first start winning command is received, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the vibration prefetching based on the first prefetch determination result indicated by the first start winning command in the start winning process. Execute prefetch execution determination.

The vibration prefetch execution determination is executed with reference to a vibration prefetch execution determination table. Although illustration of the configuration example of the vibe prefetch execution determination table is omitted, the vibe prefetch execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as a vibe prefetch execution determination table, SP big hit fluctuation and vibe prefetch execution judgment table (1st vibe prefetch execution judgment table) associated with SP big hit fluctuation and L big hit fluctuation Correspond to SP loss fluctuation and L loss fluctuation Attached vibe prefetch execution determination table (second vibe prefetch execution determination table), vibe prefetch execution determination table (third vibe prefetch execution determination table) associated with N loss variation, and normal loss variation There is a vibration prefetch execution determination table (fourth vibration prefetch execution determination table).

Each vibe prefetch execution determination table is configured appropriately so that the selection rate for execution of the vibe prefetch and non-execution of the vibe prefetch is a predetermined selection rate. As the predetermined selection rate, the selection rate for execution is 30% in the first vibration prefetch execution determination table, the selection rate for execution is 20% in the second vibration prefetch execution determination table, and the third In the vibration prefetch execution determination table, the selection rate for execution is 10%, and in the fourth vibration prefetch execution determination table, the selection rate for execution is 5%.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the vibration prefetch execution determination, it determines whether the determination result is "execute the vibration prefetch", and if it is "execute the vibration prefetch", then, Based on the first look-ahead determination result indicated by the first start winning command, a vibe look-ahead type determination that determines the type of vibe look-ahead (first vibe look-ahead, second vibe look-ahead) is executed.

Vibration prefetch type determination is executed with reference to a vibration prefetch type determination table. Although illustration of the configuration example of the vibe prefetch type determination table is omitted, the vibe prefetch type determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as a vibe prefetch type determination table, SP big hit fluctuation and vibe prefetch type judgment table (first vibe prefetch type judgment table) associated with SP big hit fluctuation and L big hit fluctuation Correspond to SP loss fluctuation and L loss fluctuation Attached vibe prefetch type determination table (second vibe prefetch type determination table), vibe prefetch type determination table (third vibe prefetch type determination table) associated with N loss variation, and normal loss variation Associated with There is a vibration prefetch type determination table (fourth vibration prefetch type determination table).

Each vibe lookahead type determination table is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for the first vibe lookahead and the second vibe lookahead is a predetermined selection rate. As the predetermined selection rate, in the first vibe lookahead type determination table, the selection rate for the first vibe lookahead is 30%, and the selection rate for the second vibe lookahead is 70%. Similarly, in the second vibe lookahead type determination table, the selection rate for the first vibe lookahead is 50%, and the selection rate for the second vibe lookahead is 50%. Further, in the third vibe prefetch type determination table, the selection rate for the first vibe prefetch is 95%, and the selection rate for the second vibe prefetch is 5%. Further, in the fourth vibe prefetch type determination table, the selection rate for the first vibe prefetch is 100%, and the selection rate for the second vibe prefetch is 0%.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the vibe prefetch type determination, it vibrates the first effect button 40k in a manner corresponding to the determination result to execute the vibe prefetch.

Here, when the vibe look-ahead is being executed, the processing when the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect is started will be described. In the pachinko game machine PY1, both the vibrator look-ahead and the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect are constituted by the vibration of the first effect button 40k. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the first vibe look-ahead is being executed, when there is a change in the special figure 1 reservation number that constitutes the start condition of the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect, specifically increased the number of reserved special figures 1 from 2 to 3, increased the number of reserved special figures 1 from 3 to 4, and decreased the number of reserved special figures 1 from 4 to 3 In this case, the vibration of the first effect button 40k is once stopped to end the first vibrator prefetching, and the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect related to the established start condition is started. On the other hand, the production control microcomputer 121, when the second vibe look-ahead is being executed, if there is a change in the special figure 1 reservation number that constitutes the start condition of the special figure 1 reservation number change notification production, the second 2 Vibe look-ahead is continued and executed to the end, and the execution of the special figure 1 reservation number change notification performance related to the established start condition is stopped. This suggests that the second vibe look-ahead has a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the first vibe look-ahead, and this is information that the player wants to know more than the change in the special figure 1 pending number.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will explain the look-ahead effect using an icon (suspended icon, the icon) that can be executed in the normal effect mode. Hereinafter, this look-ahead effect will be referred to as "specific hold change notice". The specific suspension change notice is an effect in which the display content of the icon (suspension icon) displayed on the display unit 50a is gradually completed toward the final display content, which is the final display content. The final display content consists of multiple types of components, and in the specific pending change notice, the components related to the final display content are gradually added to the pending icon to gradually complete the final display content. go. The component added with a specific pending change notice is part of the final display content. Therefore, in the specific pending change notice, components that have been completed as parts (partially completed with respect to the final display content) are added step by step.

In the first embodiment, the final display content related to the specific pending change notice is composed of a picture. The constituent elements that make up the final display content composed of a picture include a first constituent element that is a line drawing related to the background, a second constituent element that is a line drawing related to the character, and a There is a third component consisting of color.

Also, in the first embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start opening 11 when the number of special figure 1 reservations is 3, a specific reservation change notice may be executed based on the winning. That is, even if the game ball wins the first start opening 11 when the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 to 2, the specific reservation change notice is not executed based on the winning. Then, when the specific hold change notice is executed, the first component when the hold order of the special figure 1 hold number (specific hold change notice target hold) that is the target of the specific hold change notice changes from 4 to 3 is added, the second component is added when the pending order changes from 3 to 2, and the third component is added when the pending order changes from 2 to 1.

Furthermore, there are a plurality of types of each of the background related to the first component, the character related to the second component, and the color related to the third component. Specifically, the backgrounds for the first component include a school classroom (first background), a school ground (second background), and a baseball stadium (third background). Characters related to the second component include the main character (first character), the main character's lover (second character), and the main character's teacher (third character). Furthermore, as the colors related to the third component, there are a monochromatic white character (first color), a monochromatic red character (second color), and a rainbow color (third color). Note that although the first to third colors are different in the color of the character, the colors of the portions other than the character are common to each, and are appropriately colored.

Each type related to the first component, each type related to the second component, and each type related to the third component can all be combined with each other, and the combination forms the final display content. be. In addition, as each type related to the first component, the third background suggests that there is a high possibility that the player will be in a more advantageous state (jackpot) than the first background and the second background, and the second background suggests that the player is more likely to be in an advantageous state (jackpot) than the first background. Similarly, the third character suggests that the player is more likely to be in an advantageous state (jackpot) than the first and second characters, and the second character suggests that the player is more likely to win than the first character. It suggests that there is a high possibility that it will be in an advantageous state (jackpot). In addition, the third color suggests that the player is more likely to be in an advantageous state (jackpot) than the first color and the second color, and the second color suggests that the player is more likely than the first color. It suggests that there is a high possibility of becoming an advantageous situation (jackpot).

When the first start winning command is received, the effect control microcomputer 121 confirms the special figure 1 reservation number after updating the special figure 1 reservation number counter in the start winning process, and the special figure 1 reservation number by the winning When it is determined that there are four, a specific suspension change notice execution determination for determining whether or not to execute a specific suspension change notice is executed based on the first look-ahead determination result indicated by the first start winning command.

The specific suspension change notice execution determination is executed with reference to a specific suspension change notice execution determination table. Although illustration of a configuration example of the specific hold change notice execution determination table is omitted, the specific hold change notice execution determination table is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. Specifically, as a specific hold change notice execution determination table, a specific hold change notice execution decision table (first specific hold change notice execution decision table) associated with SP jackpot fluctuation and L jackpot change, SP loss change, And a specific hold change notice execution determination table (second specific hold change notice execution determination table) associated with L loss fluctuation, a specific hold change notice execution determination table (third specific hold change notice execution determination table) associated with N loss change execution determination table), and a specific suspension change notice execution determination table (fourth specific suspension change notice execution determination table) associated with the normal loss variation.

Each specific suspension change notice execution determination table is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for executing the specific suspension change notice and not executing the specific suspension change notice is a predetermined selection rate. As the predetermined selection rate, the selection rate for execution is 35% in the first specific suspension change notice execution determination table, and the selection rate for execution is 25% in the second specific suspension change notice execution determination table. Yes, the selection rate for execution is 16% in the third specific suspension change notice execution determination table, and the selection rate for execution is 8% in the fourth specific suspension change notice execution determination table.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the specific hold change notice execution determination, it determines whether the determination result is "execute the specific hold change notice", and "executes the specific hold change notice". If so, subsequently, background type determination for determining the type (first background, second background, third background) of the first component (background) based on the first look-ahead determination result indicated by the first start winning command to run.

Background type determination is executed with reference to a background type determination table. Although the illustration of the configuration example of the background type determination table is omitted, the background type determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as the background type determination table, the background type determination table (first background type determination table) associated with the SP jackpot variation and the L jackpot variation, the SP loss variation, and the L loss variation Background type determination table (background type determination table), background type determination table (third background type determination table) associated with N loss variation, and background type determination table (fourth background type determination table) associated with normal loss variation decision table).

Each background type determination table is configured appropriately so that the selection rate for the first background, the second background, and the third background is a predetermined selection rate. As predetermined selection rates, in the first background type determination table, the selection rate for the first background is 15%, the selection rate for the second background is 30%, and the selection rate for the third background is 55%. Similarly, in the second background type determination table, the selection rate for the first background is 25%, the selection rate for the second background is 35%, and the selection rate for the third background is 40%. Further, in the third background type determination table, the selection rate for the first background is 35%, the selection rate for the second background is 40%, and the selection rate for the third background is 25%. In the fourth background type determination table, the selection rate for the first background is 50%, the selection rate for the second background is 35%, and the selection rate for the third background is 15%.

After executing the background type determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently determines the type of the second component (character) (first character, second character , third character).

Character type determination is executed with reference to a character type determination table. Although the illustration of the configuration example of the character type determination table is omitted, the character type determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as a character type determination table, a character type determination table (first character type determination table) associated with SP jackpot variation and L jackpot variation, SP loss variation, and L loss variation associated with A character type determination table (second character type determination table), a character type determination table (third character type determination table) associated with N loss variation, and a character type determination table (fourth character type determination table) associated with normal loss variation character type determination table).

Each character type determination table is configured appropriately so that the selection rate for the first character, the second character, and the third character is a predetermined selection rate. As the predetermined selection rates, in the first character type determination table, the selection rate for the first character is 25%, the selection rate for the second character is 30%, and the selection rate for the third character is 45%. Similarly, in the second character type determination table, the selection rate for the first character is 30%, the selection rate for the second character is 35%, and the selection rate for the third character is 35%. In the third character type determination table, the selection rate for the first character is 45%, the selection rate for the second character is 40%, and the selection rate for the third character is 15%. In the fourth character type determination table, the selection rate for the first character is 60%, the selection rate for the second character is 35%, and the selection rate for the third character is 5%.

After executing the character type determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently determines the type of the third component (color) (first color, second color , third color) is performed.

Color type determination is executed with reference to a color type determination table. Although the illustration of the configuration example of the color type determination table is omitted, the color type determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as the color type determination table, the color type determination table (first color type determination table) associated with the SP jackpot variation and the L jackpot variation, the SP loss variation, and the L loss variation Associated with A color determination table (second color type determination table), a color type determination table associated with N loss variation (third color type determination table), and a color type determination table associated with normal loss variation (fourth color type determination table).

Each color type determination table is configured appropriately so that the selection rate for the first color, the second color, and the third color is a predetermined selection rate. As the predetermined selection rates, in the first color type determination table, the selection rate for the first color is 20%, the selection rate for the second color is 70%, and the selection rate for the third color is 10%. Similarly, in the second color type determination table, the selectivity for the first color is 35%, the selectivity for the second color is 60%, and the selectivity for the third color is 5%. In the third color type determination table, the selection rate for the first color is 85%, the selection rate for the second color is 15%, and the selection rate for the third color is 0%. Further, in the fourth color type determination table, the selection rate for the first color is 100%, the selection rate for the second color is 0%, and the selection rate for the third color is 0%.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the color type determination, the display content reflecting the determination result of the background type determination, the determination result of the character type determination, and the determination result of the color type determination is the final display content. In order to execute the notice, a specific pending change notice start command indicating the display contents is set in the transmission buffer of the effect RAM 124 . The specific pending change notice start command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004).

When the image control board 140 receives the specific hold change notice start command, the image control board 140 then appropriately executes the specific hold change notice. For example, when the image control board 140 first receives the special figure variation effect start command after starting the specific pending change notice, the hold icon related to the specific pending change notice is shifted by one so as to approach the icon. In addition, in the suspension icon, a first component (first background, second background, or third background) indicated by the specific suspension change notice start command is added. After that, when the image control board 140 receives the second special figure fluctuation effect start command, the holding icon related to the specific holding change notice is further shifted by one so as to approach the icon, and at the holding icon, A second component (first character, second character, or third character) indicated by the specific hold change notice start command is added. Furthermore, after that, when the image control board 140 receives the third special figure variation effect start command, the pending icon related to the specific pending change notice is further shifted by one so as to approach the icon, and the pending icon , the third component (first color, second color, or third color) indicated by the specific hold change notice start command is added. Here, the display content of the hold icon related to the specific hold change notice is completed and becomes the final display content. Then, after that, when the image control board 140 receives the fourth special figure variation effect start command, it shifts the hold icon related to the specific hold change notice to the icon.

Next, a specific example of specific hold change notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56. FIG. In FIG. 55, an icon (specific target icon) corresponding to the specific hold change notice target hold appears, and then the special figure 1 hold disappears, in other words, the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold is reduced by one. It shows how the specific target icon moves accordingly. It should be noted that in FIG. 55, display of pending icons such as production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and images other than the icons are omitted.

As described above, the specific hold change notice can be executed for the special figure 1 hold (specific hold change notice target hold) newly generated when the special figure 1 hold number is 3. FIG. 55 (A) is a diagram showing the state when the specific hold change notice is started for the special figure 1 hold newly generated when the special figure 1 hold number is 3, and FIG. 55 (B ) is a diagram showing the display position of the specific target icon when the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold changes from 4 to 3, and FIG. FIG. 55D is a diagram showing the display position of the specific target icon when the order changes from 3 to 2, and FIG. It is a diagram showing the display position of the icon, FIG. 55 (E) is a diagram showing the display position of the specific target icon when the special figure 1 variable display corresponding to the specific hold change notice target hold is started.

In FIGS. 55(A) to 55(E), the pending icon HA14 (the icon HA14) represents the specific target icon subject to the specific pending change notice. Also, the forms of the icons HA10 to HA13 shown in FIGS. 55(A) to 55(E) (single white circles) represent the normal forms of the icons in the entire suspension effect. On the other hand, the form of the hold icon HA14 (single white horizontally long rectangle) represents a special form associated with the specific hold change notice. However, the display mode of the pending icon shown in FIGS. 55(A) to 55(E) represents the display content at the start of the specific pending change notice to which the component related to the final display content is not added. .

As shown in FIGS. 55 (A) to 55 (B), after the specific hold change notice is started, the digestion of the first special figure 1 reservation is performed (special figure 1 variable display is started) , When the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold changes from 4 to 3, the specific target icon HA14 shifts (moves) by one toward the icon, and the special figure 1 hold of the hold order 3 It becomes a pending icon that represents

As shown in FIGS. 55(B) to 55(C), after the specific hold change notice is started, the second special figure 1 reservation is digested (special figure 1 variable display is started) , When the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold changes from 3 to 2, the specific target icon HA14 is further shifted (moved) by one more toward the icon, and the special figure 1 hold of the hold order 2 It becomes a pending icon representing .

As shown in FIGS. 55 (C) to 55 (D), after the specific hold change notice is started, the third special figure 1 reservation is digested (special figure 1 variable display is started) , When the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold changes from 2 to 1, the specific target icon HA14 is further shifted (moved) by one more toward the icon, and the special figure 1 hold of the hold order 1 It becomes a pending icon representing .

As shown in Figure 55 (D) to Figure 55 (E), after the specific hold change notice is started, digestion of the fourth special figure 1 reservation is performed (special figure 1 variable display is started) , When the special figure 1 variable display related to the specific hold change notice target hold is started, the specific target icon HA14 is further shifted (moved) toward the icon by one and becomes the icon.

Also, in the specific hold change notice, the first component is added when the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold changes from 4 to 3, and the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold changes from 3 to 2. 55(B) to 55 ( D) does not show this. Therefore, with reference to FIG. 56, a description will be given of how each component is added in the specific hold change notice. 56, the specific target icon HA14 displayed in FIG. 55 is extracted and illustrated.

FIG. 56A is a diagram showing the state of the specific target icon H14 immediately after the specific pending change notice is started, in other words, immediately after the specific target icon H14 is displayed at the position corresponding to the pending order 4, FIG. (B) is immediately after the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold changes from 4 to 3, in other words, the specific target icon H14 moves from the position corresponding to the hold order 4 to the position corresponding to the hold order 3. FIG. 56(C) is a diagram showing the state of the specific target icon H14 immediately after, immediately after the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold changes from 3 to 2, in other words, the specific target icon H14 is changed to the hold order 3 FIG. 56(D) is a diagram showing the state of the specific target icon H14 immediately after moving from the corresponding position to the position corresponding to the hold order 2, and FIG. Immediately after, in other words, immediately after the specific target icon H14 moves from the position corresponding to the reservation order 2 to the position corresponding to the reservation order 1, FIG. Immediately after the hold change notice target hold is digested and the special figure 1 variable display corresponding to the hold is started, in other words, the special figure 1 variable display (the 14 is a diagram showing the state of the specific target icon H14 immediately after being moved to the position corresponding to the change). FIG. In the specific example shown in FIG. 56, the type of the first component is the third background (baseball stadium), the type of the second component is the first character (main character), and the second component is the second color (single red color).

As shown in FIG. 56A, immediately after the specific pending change notice is started, the specific target icon HA14 is empty like an unused canvas. Then, when the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold becomes 3, as shown in FIG. is added (the third background (baseball stadium) is drawn).

Next, when the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold becomes 2, as shown in FIG. is superimposedly added to the third background image G51 (the first character (main character) is superimposedly drawn on the first component). Subsequently, when the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold becomes 1, as shown in FIG. In addition to being added to the image G52 (colored with a second color (single red)), a color corresponding to the type of the background is added to the specific target icon HA14 other than the first character image G52, although not shown. is appropriately colored, and the display content related to the specific hold change notice is completed and becomes the final display content.

Finally, when the special figure 1 variable display corresponding to the specific hold change notice target hold is started, as shown in FIG. HA14 is enlarged while maintaining the aspect ratio.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will explain the notice effect using the icon that can be executed in the normal effect mode. Hereinafter, this notice effect will be referred to as a "specific pertinent change notice". In the specific change notice, in the display unit 50a, when the first effect moves to the icon, the effect content of the first component that constitutes the icon may change, and the second effect may move to the icon. This is an effect in which the content of the effect of the second component that constitutes the icon may change depending on the action.

The first component related to the specified change notice is configured in the form of the icon, and the second component related to the specified change notice is configured in the color of the icon. Also, the first effect body and the second effect body that act on the icon are composed of predetermined characters displayed on the display section 50a. Specific display contents of the predetermined character will be described later.

Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, the specific said change notice is performed based on the special figure fluctuation|variation pattern which concerns on the fluctuation|variation display of the special figure 1 corresponding to the said icon, when the said icon is a normal aspect. The first component (form) related to the specified change notice includes a first form (baseball hardball), a second form (home base), and a third form (trophy). In addition, the second component (color) related to the specific pertinent change notice includes a first color (single green color), a second color (single red color), and a third color (single gold color).

In addition, each of the change of the first component and the change of the second component in the specified relevant change notice is performed step by step. That is, the first component changes stepwise in the order of the first form, the second form, and the third form after the circle (normal form) according to the normal mode. Therefore, there is no sudden change to the second form or the third form after the normal mode, and no change to the third form after the first form. Similarly, after the single white color (normal color) according to the normal mode, the color gradually changes in the order of the first color, the second color, and the third color. Therefore, there is no sudden change to the second or third color after the normal mode, and no change to the third color after the first color.

Further, the specific change notice is an effect that increases the possibility of a big win (game state advantageous to the player) by being executed. For each of the first constituent element and the second constituent element, the degree of possibility of a game state (jackpot) advantageous to the player is associated according to the type thereof. Specifically, as each type related to the first component, the third form suggests that there is a high possibility that the game state (jackpot) will be more advantageous to the player than the first and second forms. , the second form suggests that there is a higher possibility of a game state (jackpot) more advantageous to the player than in the first form. Similarly, the third color suggests that the game state (jackpot) is more advantageous to the player than the first color and the second color, and the second color suggests that the game is more likely than the first color. It suggests that there is a high possibility that the game state (jackpot) will be advantageous to the player.

Production control microcomputer 121, when receiving the special figure fluctuation start command related to special figure 1, in the special figure fluctuation start process, after determining the special figure fluctuation production pattern, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command , a specific pertinent change notice execution determination for determining whether or not to execute the specific pertinent change notice is executed.

The specific pertinent change notice execution determination is executed with reference to the pertinent specific pertinent change notice execution determination table. Although illustration of a configuration example of the specific change notice execution determination table is omitted, the specific change notice execution determination table is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. Specifically, as the specific change notice execution determination table, the specific change notice execution decision table (first specific change notice execution decision table) associated with the SP jackpot fluctuation and the L jackpot change, the SP loss change, And a specific change notice execution determination table (second specific change notice execution determination table) associated with L loss variation, a specific change notice execution determination table (third specific change notice execution determination table) associated with N loss change execution determination table), and a specific pertinent change notice execution determination table (fourth specific pertinent change notice execution determination table) associated with normal A loss variation.

Each of the specified pertinent change notice execution determination tables is configured appropriately so that the selection rate for executing the specified pertinent change notice and for not executing the specifed pertinent change notice is a predetermined selection rate. Specifically, each specific pertinent change notice execution determination table is configured to execute, as the pertinent change notice, both form (first component) and color (second component). element), only color (second component) change, and neither morphology (first component) nor color (second component) change. is configured appropriately so that the selectivity for the is a predetermined selectivity. Note that, in the first embodiment, executing both the first form and the second form, executing only the first form, and executing only the second form can be performed broadly. included in doing

As a predetermined selection rate, in the first specific pertinent change notice execution determination table, the selection rate for execution is 25%. % and only the second form is 2.5%. In the second specific pertinent change notice execution determination table, the selection rate for executing is 20%, of which 12% is for executing all of them, 4.0% for only the first form, and 4.0% for the second form. Morphology alone is 4.0%. In the third specific pertinent change notice execution determination table, the selection rate for executing is 12%, of which 2.0% is for executing all of them, and 5.0% for only the first form, Only the second form is 5.0%. In the fourth specific hold change notice execution determination table, the selection rate for execution is 6%. Of these, 1.0% are both, 2.5% are only the first type, and 2.5% are only the second type.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the specific change notice execution determination, it determines whether or not the determination result includes "executing the change of form", and "executing the change of form". is included, then, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command, the type of the first component (form) (first form, second form, third form) is determined Execute the form type determination to be performed.

The form type determination is executed with reference to the form type determination table. Although illustration of the configuration example of the form type determination table is omitted, the form type determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as a form type determination table, a form type determination table (first form type determination table) associated with SP jackpot fluctuation and L jackpot fluctuation, SP loss fluctuation, and L loss fluctuation Associated with A form type determination table (second form type determination table), a form type determination table (third form type determination table) associated with N loss variation, and a form type determination table (third form type determination table) associated with normal A loss variation 4 form type determination table).

Each form type determination table is configured appropriately so that the selection rate for the first, second, and third forms is a predetermined selection rate. As predetermined selection rates, in the first mode type determination table, the selection rate for the first mode is 15%, the selection rate for the second mode is 30%, and the selection rate for the third mode is 55%. Similarly, in the second mode type determination table, the selection rate for the first mode is 25%, the selection rate for the second mode is 35%, and the selection rate for the third mode is 40%. Further, in the third mode type determination table, the selection rate for the first mode is 35%, the selection rate for the second mode is 40%, and the selection rate for the third mode is 25%. Further, in the fourth mode type determination table, the selection rate for the first mode is 50%, the selection rate for the second mode is 35%, and the selection rate for the third mode is 15%.

After executing the form type determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently determines whether or not the determination result of the specific change notice includes "executing the color change", To execute" is included, subsequently, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the type of the second component (color) (first color, second color , third color) is executed.

The color type determination is executed with reference to the color type determination table. Although the illustration of the configuration example of the color type determination table is omitted, the color type determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, as the color type determination table, the color type determination table (first color type determination table) associated with the SP jackpot variation and the L jackpot variation, the SP loss variation, and the L loss variation The attached color determination table (second color type determination table), the color type determination table (third color type determination table) associated with N loss variation, and the color type determination table associated with normal loss variation There is a color type determination table (fourth relevant color type determination table).

Each of the color type determination tables is configured appropriately so that the selection rate for the first color, second color, and third color is a predetermined selection rate. As the predetermined selection rate, in the first relevant color type determination table, the selection rate for the first color is 20%, the selection rate for the second color is 70%, and the selection rate for the third color is 10%. . Similarly, in the second relevant color type determination table, the selection rate for the first color is 35%, the selection rate for the second color is 60%, and the selection rate for the third color is 5%. In the third relevant color type determination table, the selection rate for the first color is 85%, the selection rate for the second color is 15%, and the selection rate for the third color is 0%. Further, in the fourth relevant color type determination table, the selection rate for the first color is 100%, the selection rate for the second color is 0%, and the selection rate for the third color is 0%.

In this way, by performing the determination of execution of the specified change notice, the form type determination, and the color type determination, what display content will the icon finally have when the specified change notice is executed? is determined. That is, the type of form (normal form, first form, second form, third form) and the type of color (normal color, first color, second color, third color) that are the results derived by each determination is the final display content (final display content) of the icon related to the specific change notice.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 then follows the process of changing from the normal mode to the final display content (scenario: Scenario determination is performed to determine morphology and color change process).

Scenario determination is executed with reference to a scenario determination table. Configuration examples of the scenario determination table are shown in FIGS. 57 to 59. FIG. The scenario determination table is associated with the final display content including the combinations of forms and colors derived as the determination results of the specific pertinent change notice execution determination, form type determination, and color type determination. Each scenario determination table shown in FIGS. 57 to 59 is configured appropriately so that each scenario (form/color change process) is selected with substantially the same probability. 57 to 59, each scenario (form/color change process) described in each scenario (form/color change process) is "normal form, 1st form, 2nd form, 3rd form." 1st form, 2nd form, 3rd form", and ``Common color, 1st color, 2nd color, 3rd color'' indicates ``Normal color, 1st color, 2nd color, 3rd color''. ing.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the scenario determination, it executes the specific change notice that the normal mode changes to the final display content according to the scenario according to the determination result by the action of the first effect body or the second effect body. In order to do so, a specific relevant change notice start command indicating the content of the production is set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 124 for production. The specified change notice start command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004).

When the image control board 140 receives the specified change notice start command, immediately after the special figure 1 fluctuation display is started, the display unit 50a appropriately executes the specified change notice.

Next, a specific example of the specific pertinent change notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 60 to 62. FIG. FIGS. 60 to 62 show how the first effect and the second effect are moved and how the icon changes in the particular change notice. In FIGS. 60 to 62, the display of images other than the images constituting the specific pertinent change notice, such as the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3, is omitted.

In the first embodiment, the first effect image G61 constitutes the first effect image G61 that acts on the icon in order to change the first component (form) of the icon in the specific change notice. A second effect body that performs an action on the icon in order to change the second component (form) of the icon in the specific change notice is composed of a second effect body image G62.

The specific display contents of the first effect image G61 and the second effect image G62 can be set as appropriate. The body image G62 is composed of a girl B who supports the main character. Also, the first effect image G61 composed of the girl A performs an action of hiding the icon with a first flag image G63 representing a flag as an action for the icon. On the other hand, the second effect image G62 composed of the girl B performs an action of hiding the icon with a second flag image G64 representing a flag as an action for the icon.

60(A-1), FIG. 60(B-1), and FIG. 60(C-1) are diagrams showing the action of the first effect body image G61, which is the first effect body, with respect to the icon. 60(A-2), FIG. 60(B-2), and FIG. 60(C-2) are diagrams showing the action of the second effect body image G62, which is the second effect body, with respect to the icon.

As shown in FIG. 60, in the specific change notice, the first effect image G61 and the second effect image G62 are positioned on the left and right sides of the icon (the icon HA10 in FIG. 60) that is the target of the specific change notice. It is displayed so as to be sandwiched on both sides. The states shown in FIGS. 60A-1 and 60A-2 represent normal standby states in which the first effect image G61 and the second effect image G62 are not moving. there is At this time, the first flag image G63 associated with the first effect image G61 is hidden behind the icon HA10, just as the girl A is holding the flag hidden. On the other hand, the second flag image G64 related to the second effect image G62 is hidden behind the icon HA10, as the girl B also has the flag hidden.

When the first effect image G61 performs an action, the icon HA10 is hidden by a first flag image G63 representing a flag, as shown in FIG. 60(B-1). Then, as shown in FIG. 60(C-1), it returns to the original standby state. On the other hand, when the second effect image G62 performs an action, the icon HA10 is hidden by a second flag image G64 representing a flag, as shown in FIG. 60(B-2). Then, as shown in FIG. 60(C-2), it returns to the original standby state. In FIG. 60, the icon HA10 does not change after the action of the first effect image G61 or the action of the second effect image G62. Change.

As described above, specific hold change notice can be executed for special figure 1 hold of hold order 4. FIG. 60 (A) is a diagram showing the state when specific hold change notice is started for special figure 1 hold of hold order 4, and FIG. 60 (B) is related to specific hold change notice target hold FIG. 60(C) is a diagram showing the display position of the specific target icon when the hold order changes from 4 to 3, and FIG. FIG. 60D is a diagram showing the display position of the target icon, and FIG. 60D is a diagram showing the display position of the specific target icon when the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold is changed from 3 to 2; 60(E) is a diagram showing the display position of the specific target icon when the hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold is changed from 3 to 2. FIG.

FIG. 61 is a diagram showing how the icon HA10 changes due to the specific hold change notice. Here, the final display content of the icon HA10 is the second form and the second color, and the changing process is normal mode/normal color→first form/normal color→second form/normal color→second form. - It changes in the order of 1st color -> 2nd form - 2nd color. In this case, as shown in FIG. 61, from the state where the icon HA10 in the normal mode (normal form/normal color) is displayed (FIG. 61(A)), the first effect image G61 is first displayed on the icon HA10. In response, an action is performed to hide it with the first flag image G63 (FIG. 61(B)), and when this action is canceled, the color is maintained in the normal color, but the form changes to the first form (baseball hardball). The changed icon HA10 appears (FIG. 61(C)).

Next, the first effect image G61 again performs the action of hiding the icon HA10 in the first form/normal color with the first flag image G63 (FIG. 61(D)), and the action is canceled. Then, the icon HA10 whose color is maintained in normal color but whose form has changed to the second form (home base) appears (FIG. 61(E)).

Subsequently, the second effect image G62 performs an action to hide the icon HA10 in the second form and normal color with the second flag image G64 (FIG. 61(F)), and when the action is canceled, The icon HA10, which is held in the second form but whose color has changed to the first color (green), appears (FIG. 61(G)).

Finally, the second effect image G62 performs an action to hide the icon HA10 of the second form and first color with the second flag image G64 (FIG. 61(H)), and when the action is canceled, , the icon HA10 whose form is held in the second form but whose color has changed to the second color (red) appears (FIG. 61(I)). Since the final display content of the specified change notice illustrated in FIG. 61 is the second form and the second color, the specified change notice ends here. Therefore, when a predetermined time (for example, 3.0 seconds) elapses after the icon HA10 of the second form/second color appears, the specific change notice ends, and the first effect image G61 (the first flag image G63) and the second effect image G62 (including the second flag image G64) disappear.

FIG. 61 is also a diagram showing how the icon HA10 changes due to the specific hold change notice. In this case, the final display contents of the icon HA10 are the normal form and the first color, and the changing process changes in the order of normal form/normal color→normal form/first color. In this case, as shown in FIG. 61, from the state where the icon HA10 in the normal mode (normal form/normal color) is displayed (FIG. 61(A)), the second effect image G62 is displayed with respect to the icon HA10. 61(B)), and when this action is canceled, the form is maintained in the normal form, but the color changes to the first color (baseball hardball). The corresponding icon HA10 appears (FIG. 61(C)).

In this way, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with the operable, more specifically, vibrable first effect button 40k, and is capable of withholding up to a predetermined number (four) of rights to variably display the special figure 1. Among them, in response to the change in the number of special figures 1 reservation (the number of special figures 1 reservations), which is the right, the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect for notifying the change is executed by the first production button 40k. there is something Therefore, for example, a player who generally pays the most attention and does not see the display unit 50a that can recognize the number of special figures 1 pending, even for a player who is looking at a smartphone etc. Since the one-reserved number can be recognized, the usability of the game machine can be improved and the disadvantage suffered by the player can be suppressed.

In addition, as the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect, there is a first reservation number change notification effect that notifies the change from 2 to 3 less than 4, which is the upper limit value of the special figure 1 reservation number. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize that the special figure 1 reserved number is approaching the upper limit value with a margin, and furthermore, the disadvantage that the player suffers can be suppressed. Furthermore, as a special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect, there is a second reservation number change notification effect that notifies a change from 3 to 4, which is 1 less than the upper limit of 4 special figure 1 reservations. Therefore, it is possible to make use of the game property in which the upper limit value related to the special figure 1 reserved number is provided, improve the game interest, and suppress the disadvantage suffered by the player. In addition, as a special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect, there is a third reservation number change notification effect that notifies a change from 4 to 3, which is 4 or less, which is the upper limit value of the special figure 1 reservation number. Therefore, it is possible to make the player shoot more game balls, thereby improving the interest in the game and suppressing the disadvantage suffered by the game parlor. Furthermore, the production mode (vibration mode) of the first holding number change notification effect, the production mode (vibration mode) of the second holding number change notification production, and the production mode (vibration mode) of the third holding number change notification production Since they are different from each other, the production effect of the special figure 1 reservation number change notification production can be enhanced.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a game in which game balls, which are game media, can be obtained, more specifically, after a jackpot game, a low-probability high-base game state and a low-probability high-base game state are more advantageous to the player. A high-probability high-base game state may occur, and the same high-probability high-base game state may occur when the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed and when the jackpot game is executed. Since it is possible to execute the variable probability suggesting performance suggesting that, the player can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner that the high-probability high-base game state will be entered, and the game interest is improved and the high-probability high-base game state is entered. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the performance effect of the performance suggesting that there is a possibility.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the first condition that the variable display of the special figure 2 is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed is satisfied, the game ball is placed in the second start port 12. When the second condition of winning is satisfied, the second condition is satisfied although the first condition is not satisfied while the variable display of the special figure 2 can be executed according to the establishment of the second condition. Depending on the probability variation suggesting production is executable. Therefore, it is possible to make the player positively shoot the game ball, thereby enhancing the interest in the game and suppressing the disadvantage suffered by the game parlor. In addition, in one round game of the jackpot game, when the prescribed number of game balls enter the big prize winning port 14 and the number of prize balls cannot be obtained even if more prizes are won, the number of balls is one larger than the prescribed number of winning prizes. If you win more than that, it is possible to execute the probability variation suggesting effect according to the winning. Therefore, it is possible to make the player positively shoot the game ball, thereby enhancing the interest in the game and suppressing the disadvantage suffered by the game parlor.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, before the variable probability suggesting effect is executed, an introduction effect suggesting that the variable probability suggesting effect will be executed is executed. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the probability variation suggesting effect. Furthermore, the introduction effect is executed according to the winning to the second start opening 12 and when executed according to winning to the big winning opening 14, in other words, it is executed with the variable display of the special figure 2. Since the mode of presentation differs depending on whether the game is executed or when the jackpot game is executed, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the situation. Furthermore, when executed in response to winning to the second starting opening 12, it is executed at a position near the second starting opening 12 corresponding to the second starting opening 12 in the display unit 50a, and winning to the big winning opening 14 When it is executed according to , it is executed at a position close to the big prize winning opening 14 corresponding to the big winning opening 14 on the display section 50a, so that the player can easily recognize the situation.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, in the specific hold change notice, the display content on the display unit 50a is gradually completed toward the final display content, which is the final display content. It is possible to draw attention to the pending icon, which is the target of the change notice, and to improve the amusement of the game. In addition, the final display content related to the specific pending change notice consists of multiple types of components (first component, second component, and third component), and the specific pending change notice is added in stages. By continuing, the final display content is gradually completed, so that it is possible to sharpen the specific suspension change notice and improve the production effect of the specific hold change notice.

Further, since the final display content related to the specific hold change notice is composed of a picture, it is possible to improve the performance effect of the specific hold change notice. Furthermore, as components related to the specific hold change notice, a first component consisting of a line drawing related to the background, a second component consisting of a line drawing related to the character, and a background and a third component consisting of colors related to the character , and in the specific pending change notice, either the first component or the second component is added first, then either the first component or the second component is added, and further Since the third component is added next, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the hold icon, which is the target of the specific hold change notice, and to improve the amusement of the game. In addition, the addition of the component related to the specific hold change notice is executed when the variable display of the new special figure 1 is started, in other words, when the hold icon that is the target of the specific hold change notice is shifted (moved) Therefore, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the addition and to make it easier to notice the addition, thereby suppressing deterioration of the performance effect.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the icon includes a first component and a second component, and is operable with respect to the icon. There are two effects (second effect image G62), and in the specific change notice, the effect content of the first component can be changed by moving the first effect to the icon, and the second effect is Since the performance content of the second component can be changed by operating the icon, the change is easy to understand, the performance effect of the specific change notice is improved, and the amusement of the game is improved. In addition, since the first component is the shape and the second component is the color, the change is easy to understand, the performance effect of the specific change notice is improved, and the amusement of the game is improved.

In addition, the form after the change of the form of the first component includes the first form and the second form, and the form after the change of the color of the second component has the first color and the second color. There are, as combinations of forms and colors related to the icon that can be displayed in the specific notice of change, the first form and first color, the first form and second color, the second form and first color, and the second form and Since there is a second color, it is possible to prevent monotony of the specific pertinent change notice. Further, in the specific pertinent change notice, when the specific image made up of the combination of the first form and the first color is displayed, the first form changes to the second form by the first effect acting on the icon. The first color changes to the second color and the first form and the first color change when the icon changes to a combination of the second form and the first color, and when the second effect moves to the icon. Since the icon may be a combination of two colors, it is possible to prevent the specific change notice from becoming monotonous. A predetermined theme, specifically a baseball story, is associated with the pachinko machine PY1. ), it is possible to improve the presentation effect of the particular change notice.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the special figure 2 is displayed in a variable manner, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 can be displayed in the display unit 50a, and when the special figure 2 is displayed in a variable manner, the production Since it is possible to execute the performance pattern specific performance to make the patterns EZ1 to EZ3 appear easily visually and then make them difficult to visually recognize, or more specifically, to disappear, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are given an impact to the player to improve the game interest. Attention can be drawn to EZ3. The production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that have become difficult to see due to the production pattern specific production, and the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that have disappeared in detail, are displayed in a variable manner when the production design specific production is executed. Since the disappearing state is continued until the time of playing, it is possible to suppress the complication of the performance symbol specific performance. When the variable display of the next special figure 2 is not started after the stop display of the special figure 2 is performed, the disappearing state of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 related to the special figure 2 is continued, and the game is stagnant. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game by making it difficult for the player to have the impression that the player is playing the game.

In addition, when the performance symbol specific performance is executed while the variable display of the special figure related to the loss is being executed, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear in a manner indicating the loss, so the appearance of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3. , and enhances the performance effect of the performance pattern specific performance. Further, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear in the performance symbol specific performance, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are substantially stagnant at a predetermined center position in the display part 50a, so that the appearing performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are made easy to understand. , the production effect of the production pattern specific production can be enhanced. In addition, in the performance pattern specifying performance, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 disappear, they move in a predetermined upward direction while shrinking and disappear from the display part 50a as they are, so that the sense of incongruity with the disappearance is alleviated and the performance symbols are specified. The production effect of the production can be enhanced.

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Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described. It should be noted that it is also possible to appropriately combine the modification examples described below.

In the first embodiment, the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect is executed using the first effect button 40k, but the effect device that executes the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect is limited to the first effect button 40k It may be changed as appropriate. For example, the second effect button 41k may be configured to vibrate, and may be executed by vibrating the second effect button 41k. Also, the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k may be configured to be reciprocable in the vertical direction, and the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect may be executed by the reciprocating motion. Alternatively, the inside of the first effect button 40k is configured to be visible, a light emitting device is arranged inside the first effect button 40k, and the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect is executed by the light emission of the light emitting device. Also good. Further, the operation of the board movable body 55k, the light emission of the frame lamp 53, or the output of a predetermined voice/sound effect from the speaker 52 may be used to execute the special figure 1 pending number change notification effect.

Also, as the special figure 1 reservation number change notification production, the first reservation number change notification production, the second reservation number change notification production, and the third reservation number change notification production are executed, but only some of them can be executed. Furthermore, the production mode of the first holding number change notification effect, the production mode of the second holding number change notification production, and the production mode of the third holding number change notification production are different from each other, but some or all of them You can make them the same. Alternatively, the effect device that performs the first reservation number change notification effect, the effect device that performs the second reservation number change notification effect, and the effect device that performs the third reservation number change notification effect are the same, but some of them , or they may all be different.

In addition, the change in the special figure 1 reservation number to be notified of the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect may be changed as appropriate without being limited to the first embodiment. For example, when the special figure 1 reservation number changes from 1 to 2 or when the special figure 1 reservation number changes from 3 to 2, the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect may be executed. Furthermore, the upper limit value of the special figure 1 reservation number is not limited to 4 and may be changed as appropriate. Along with that, the change in the special figure 1 reservation number to be notified of the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 may be configured to be able to be reserved, and the change in the special figure 2 reserved number may be notified like the special figure 1 reserved number change notification production in the probability variable production mode or the time saving production mode. .

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, when the first holding number change notification effect, the second holding number change notification effect, and the third holding number change notification effect are executed in duplicate, it was executed first The one that is likely to be executed later is canceled, but it is also possible to cancel the one that is being executed earlier and give priority to the one that is to be executed later. Alternatively, the later execution may be delayed so that the earlier and later ones are completely executed. Also, when the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect is being executed, if the second vibe look-ahead is executed, the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect is stopped on the way, but the second vibe look-ahead is executed Alternatively, the special figure 1 reservation number change notification effect may be executed to the end and then the second vibrator look-ahead may be executed. Furthermore, when the special figure 1 pending number change notification effect is being executed, if the first vibe look-ahead is executed, the first vibe look-ahead is not performed, but like the second vibe look-ahead, the special figure 1 hold The number change notification effect may be stopped halfway and the first vibe look-ahead may be executed, or the special figure 1 pending number change notification effect may be executed to the end and then the first vibe look-ahead may be performed. .

In the first embodiment, when the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed and when the jackpot game is executed, the same probability variation suggestion that suggests the possibility of becoming a high probability high base game state The effect is executed, but the suggestion target is not limited to the high-probability high-base game state, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, after the jackpot game, it may become a normal game state or a low probability high base game state. The same effect may be executed to suggest that there is a possibility of entering the base game state. Also, after the jackpot game, it may become a normal game state or a high probability low base game state. The same effect may be executed to suggest that there is a possibility of entering the base game state. Furthermore, the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game in which round games are executed a first number of times, and a second jackpot game in which round games are executed a second number of times greater than the first number of times. Possibility that the second number of round games will be performed when the second variation display is being performed and before the first number of round games in the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game are completed. You may make it perform the same production which suggests that there exists.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable probability indication effect are executed in the jackpot game executed by the stop display of the jackpot symbol in the variable display of the special figure 2 in the variable probability effect mode. However, in the jackpot game executed by the variable display of the special figure 1 and the stop display of the jackpot pattern in the variable display of the special figure 1 in the normal performance mode, a game state advantageous to the player such as a probability variation suggestive effect is obtained. You may make it perform the production|presentation which suggests that it may become.

Also, in the first embodiment, when the right to execute the special figure 2 variable display cannot be generated, the probability variation suggestive effect can be executed by the game ball winning the second start port 12, but this execution You can change the conditions. For example, when the special figure 2 variable display is being performed, a predetermined number of game balls are fired, and when the special figure 2 variable display is being performed, a predetermined number of game balls pass through the gate 13 When the special figure 2 variable display is executed, the predetermined number of game balls enter the general winning opening 10 to shoot, the execution condition of the probability variable suggestive effect in the special figure 2 variable display You can do it.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, it is possible to execute a probability variation suggesting effect by winning a game ball in the big winning opening 14 when it is not possible to win a prize ball in a round game, but this execution condition is changed. Also good. For example, in the opening, round game, or ending, a predetermined number of game balls are shot, a predetermined number of game balls are shot when they pass through the gate 13, and a predetermined number of game balls enter the general winning slot 10. It is possible to set the execution condition of the probability variation suggesting effect in the jackpot game to be to shoot.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as the probability variation suggestion effect, two types of the first probability variation suggestion effect and the second probability variation suggestion effect can be executed, but only one of them may be executable. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the first probability variation suggestion effect image G41 is displayed as the introductory effect and the probability variation suggestion effect, and the display mode of the first probability variation suggestion effect image G41 is one type, but a plurality of displays There are modes, and depending on the display mode, the degree of expectation for the execution of the first variable probability suggesting effect suggesting that it is advantageous to the player may differ. Further, the degree of expectation for execution of the first variable probability suggesting effect suggesting that the first variable probability suggesting effect is advantageous to the player may differ depending on the direction, trajectory, or speed of movement of the first variable probability suggesting effect image G41. Furthermore, even if there are a plurality of types of display modes such as the color and size of the introduction effect image G40, and the degree of expectation for execution of the first variable probability suggesting effect suggesting that it is advantageous for the player varies depending on the type. good.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the display position of the introductory effect image G40 differs between the introductory effect executed in the variable display of the special figure 2 and the introductory effect executed in the jackpot game, but the effect contents are basically the same. However, the presentation contents may be different. Also, the introductory effect may not be executed.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the performance symbol specific effect, after the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 stagnate for a while in the approximate center of the display section 50a, but they do not stagnate, but the performance symbols EZ1 are aligned at first. ∼ EZ3 may be moved in a predetermined direction while moving at a speed that is easily visible. In this case, the moving speed may be gradually increased. In addition, in the performance symbol specific effect, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 move upward after appearing, but the direction of movement is not limited to the upward direction and may be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, in the performance symbol specific effect, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may move in different directions so as to diffuse after appearing. Also, when the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 disappear, they may disappear without being reduced in size.

In addition, in the performance symbol specific effect, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 disappear with movement when disappearing, but they may disappear while gradually increasing transparency without movement. Furthermore, in the performance symbol specific effect, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have appeared disappear at the end, but they may be made invisible instead of disappearing. In this case, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be difficult to see due to their high transparency, or they may be difficult to view due to their small size.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the production pattern specific effect is executed with the variable display of the special figure 2 that cannot be reserved, but the right to execute the variable display of the special figure 2 can be reserved. The special figure 2 variable display may be made to perform the production design specific production. Although it is executable in the variable probability production mode, it may be executable in the time reduction production mode. Further, in the first embodiment, the performance symbol specific performance can be executed in the variable probability performance mode, but may be executable in the time saving performance mode. Alternatively, with the variable display of special figure 1, the production design specific production may be executed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the auxiliary image G33 is displayed in accordance with the disappearance of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the performance symbol specific effect, but the specific display contents of the auxiliary image G33 may be changed as appropriate. . However, it is desirable that the auxiliary image G33 continues to move even after the stop display of the special figure 2 ends. Also, the auxiliary image G33 may not be displayed after the performance symbol specific effect. Furthermore, the special effect image G31 is displayed before the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear in the effect symbol specific effect, but the specific display contents of the special effect image G31 may be changed as appropriate. However, it is desirable that the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that appear by the special effect image G31 are hidden. Further, the special effect image G31 may not be displayed before the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear in the effect symbol specific effect.

Furthermore, even in the variable display of the special figure 2 related to the variation of the big hit, the production pattern specific production can be executed, and in this case, as in the case of the first embodiment, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 appeared in the mode of showing the big hit. Afterwards, it may be arranged such that it stops substantially at the center of the display section 50a and then disappears while rising. Then, as soon as it disappears, a stop display of the jackpot pattern may be performed and a jackpot game may be started. After disappearing, after about 10 seconds, a jackpot notification performance consisting of operation of the board movable body 55k accompanied by display of the effect image is executed, then the jackpot pattern is stopped and the jackpot game is started. You can do so.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the specific suspension change notice, the first to third components are added, but the number of components related to the specific suspension change notice is not limited to three, but two or four. You may change it suitably, such as one or more. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the final display content is composed of a picture, but the final display content is not limited to a picture and may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the first component is composed of the background, the second component is composed of the character, and the third component is composed of the color, but the contents of each component are not limited to those of the first embodiment. can be changed as appropriate. For example, the final display content may be a human face. In this case, the displayed content of the icon when it appears is a human face without the eyes, nose, and mouth, the first component is the mouth, the second component is the nose, and the third component is the face. may be configured by eyes.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the specific hold change notice, each time the hold order of the specific hold change notice target hold is decreased by one, the component is added. You may change suitably without being restricted. For example, at various timings such as the timing at which the stop display of special figure 1 is performed, the timing at which reach is established, the timing at which SP reach or L reach develops, and the timing at which a predetermined notice effect is executed, a specific hold change notice A component may be added to the target hold.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the specific reservation change notice is executed only for the special figure 1 reservation of the reservation order 4, but the reservation order 3, the reservation order 2, or the special figure 1 reservation of the reservation order 1 may also be enabled to execute specific pending change notices. In this case, as explained in the first half of the previous paragraph, the component is added even at a timing other than the timing at which the hold order of the specific hold change notice target hold is reduced by one, and the special figure corresponding to the specific hold change notice target hold The final display content may be completed at the timing when the variable display of 1 is started. Alternatively, the specific pending change notice may be started with any component added from the beginning.

Also, the timing at which the final display content is completed is not limited to the timing at which the variable display of the special figure 1 corresponding to the specific hold change notice target hold is started, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the timing, the specific hold change notice target hold is in a situation where the hold order 1 to hold order 3, and the timing before the variable display of the special figure 1 starts and the specific hold change notice target hold It may be the timing in the middle of the variable display after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has passed since the variable display of the corresponding special figure 1 is started.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the specific hold change notice is executed when the specific hold change notice target hold occurs, in other words, when the hold icon corresponding to the hold is displayed. It may be started at a predetermined timing after the object suspension occurs. For example, the hold icon corresponding to the specific hold change notice target hold is initially displayed in a normal mode, and then executed at the timing when the hold order related to the hold is decreased by one or when the hold occurs At a predetermined timing of the variable display of the special figure 1, the normal mode may be changed to a special mode (holding icon HA14 in FIG. 50(A)) representing a canvas to which no component is added.

In addition, as an effect in which the components are added step by step toward the final display content, a specific pending change notice using the pending icon is executed based on the first look-ahead determination result, but instead of the pending icon, There is an effect in which an image exclusively used for rendering, in which the constituent elements are added step by step toward the final display content, appears on the display unit 50a, and the image is used to add the constituent elements in stages toward the final display content. It may be executed.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the specific pending change notice is executed based on the first look-ahead determination result related to the special figure 1 suspension, but the variable display of the special figure 2 can be configured to be suspended, and the probability variable production mode and In the time saving production mode, based on the result of the second look-ahead determination related to the special figure 2 reservation, production may be executed in which the constituent elements are added step by step toward the final display content.

In addition, as a production in which the components are added step by step toward the final display content, a specific pending change notice is executed based on the first look-ahead determination result, but based on the special figure variation pattern according to special figure 1 Then, in the variation display of the special figure 1 related to the special figure variation pattern, an effect in which the constituent elements are added step by step toward the final display content may be executed. Alternatively, based on the special figure variation pattern related to the special figure 2, in the variation display of the special figure 2 related to the special figure variation pattern, the effect in which the components are added step by step toward the final display content is executed You can let it be. In these cases, such an effect may be executed using the icon. Alternatively, when the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are executed, in the display unit 50a, at a predetermined timing, an image dedicated to the specific pending change notice appears, and then at a plurality of timings. The constituent elements may be sequentially added.

Furthermore, an effect in which components are added step by step toward the final display content may be executed in the jackpot game. In this case, for example, the component may be added at the timing when a predetermined round game is executed.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the specific pending change notice, the final display content is completed by gradually adding already completed components. It is not limited to the first embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, from a state in which there are no elements constituting the final display content, such as the pending icon HA14 shown in FIG. , 5 seconds), and when the background (first component) is completed, the character, which is the second component, is drawn continuously over a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). When the character (second component) is completed, finally the third component is gradually painted over a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). You can do it. In this case, the completion of the first component and the start of formation of the second component, and the completion of the second component and the start of formation of the third component may be separated by a predetermined period, or may be performed immediately. It may be performed continuously. In the former case, for example, as in the first embodiment, the start of formation of the second component and the start of formation of the third component are, for example, one hold order related to the specific hold change notice target hold It may be performed at a predetermined timing such as decreasing. In the latter case, from a state in which there are no elements constituting the final display content, the final display content is gradually completed without stopping in the middle.

Also, the specific hold change notice may be executed in accordance with the action of a predetermined character. For example, like the specific pertinent change notice, a predetermined character is displayed near the hold icon corresponding to the specific hold change notice target hold, and the character draws a picture on the hold icon for final display. The contents may be completed step by step or continuously and gradually over a predetermined period of time.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the specific pertinent change notice, the first effect image G61 and the second effect image G62 performing an action with respect to the icon, which is the target of the notice, are girls related to the main character. However, the specific contents of the first effect image G61 and the second effect image G62 are not limited to those in the first embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first effect body image G61 and the second effect body image G62 may be characters other than girls, animals, tools, vehicles, etc. One and the other of these may be operable movable bodies such as the board movable body 55k. may be configured with

Furthermore, in the specific pertinent change notice, the first effect image G61 and the second effect image G62 that perform an action with respect to the icon that is the target of the notice are composed of images displayed on the display section 50a. However, one and the other of these may be composed of operable movable bodies such as the disk movable body 55k. In this case, for example, the movable body is housed on the back side of the game board 1 in a normal standby state so that it cannot be visually recognized, but when the specific change notice is executed, the player can visually recognize the movable body on the front side of the display unit 50a. You may make it appear so that it may become easy. In addition, when movable bodies are used as the first effect body and the second effect body related to the specific change notice, the movable body may appear to move directly to the icon when viewed from the front. Alternatively, an image may be displayed as if something is protruding from the end of the movable body, and the image may appear to move the icon.

In addition, in the specified change notice, the first and second constituent elements of the icon can be changed. good. For example, there may be three types of configuration, color, and size as components that can be changed by the specific change notice. In this case, three types of effects corresponding to each component may perform actions on the icon. Alternatively, two types of effects may be made to act on the icon, one effect changing one component, and the other effect changing the remaining two components. Also, one component changes with the action of one of the effects, another component changes with the action of the other effect, and the remaining one component changes with the action of the one effect. It may be changed according to any of the actions of the other effect object.

In addition, in the specific change notice, the effect content of the first component (form) and the effect content of the second component (color) that constitute the icon can be changed. Alternatively, an effect may be performed in which the effect content of the first component and the effect content of the second component constituting the pending icon are changeable. In this case, as in the case of the specific pertinent change notice, a first effect image G61 and a second effect image G62 are displayed on the left and right sides of the hold icon corresponding to the special figure 1 hold related to the first look-ahead determination result. may be displayed.

Also, based on the special figure variation pattern according to the special figure 1, a plurality of constituent elements of the image are executed using the icon, which can be changed by the operation of a plurality of production bodies associated with each constituent element. However, instead of the icon, an image dedicated to the effect appears on the display unit 50a, and the plurality of components constituting the image can be changed by the actions of the plurality of effects associated with the components. You can make it so.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the first component and the second component do not change at the same time, but the first effect image G61 and the second effect image G62 operate together on the icon, The component and the second component may change at the same time. In addition, although the first effect image G61 and the second effect image G62 act on the icon together, only one of the first component and the second component may be changed. Furthermore, although the first effect image G61 and the second effect image G62 act together on the icon, there may be cases where both the first component and the second component do not change. Also, the first effect image G61 may move to the first component, but the first component may not change. Similarly, the second effect image G62 may move to the second component, but the second component may not change.

Further, in the first embodiment, the number of types of the first component and the number of types of the second component after change in the specific change notice are both three, but may be two or four or more. . Furthermore, the number of types of the first component and the number of types of the second component after the change may be different in the specific change notice.

Also, in the first embodiment, the normal form does not change to the second or third form, but the normal form may change to the second or third form. Furthermore, the first form may be changed to the third form. Similarly, the normal color may change to a second color or a third color. Furthermore, the first color may be changed to the third color. In other words, the stage relating to the possibility of a game state advantageous to the player may be changed to a level two or more levels higher.

Furthermore, the specific change notice may be executed in the probability variation production mode or the time saving mode based on the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 2 and the second look-ahead determination result. Alternatively, like the particular change notice, a plurality of components of the image may be changed by actions of a plurality of effects associated with the respective components, and an effect may be executed in the jackpot game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as a prefetch effect using the hold icon, for example, the hold icon is displayed in a mode representing the lower part of the second effect button 41k, and the image representing the upper part of the second effect button 41k is displayed. After that, the image representing the upper part of the second effect button 41k is united with the pending icon representing the lower part of the second effect button 41k, and the second effect button 41k is displayed. The image representing the entire second effect button 41k is completed, and the image representing the upper part of the second effect button 41k slips past the pending icon representing the lower part of the second effect button 41k, resulting in a failure in combination. may be executed, and the former may be arranged to increase the possibility of a game state advantageous to the player.

7. Other Modifications Next, other modifications of the basic embodiment and the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described below. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY according to the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be referred to as "pachinko gaming machine PY, etc.".

In the pachinko game machine PY or the like, the display unit 50a is used to variably display the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in order to notify the result of the special drawing lottery. (Slot machine)”, a special figure lottery result may be notified by arranging a drum on which a pattern is displayed and by variably displaying the drum.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY, etc., the big winning opening 14 can be opened in the big winning game, but a winning area that can be opened in the big winning game may be provided in addition to the big winning opening 14 .

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY, etc., when a specific jackpot symbol type is determined, the game always progresses in a high-probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting conditions for the high-probability state may be changed. For example, in addition to the big winning device 14D, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and into which game balls can enter when opened is provided at a position where the game balls can reach in the game area 6, and a second big winning device is provided at a position where the game balls can reach. In a predetermined round game, when the game ball that has entered the second big winning device by opening the second big winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, a high probability state occurs with the end of the big winning game. may be set.

In this case, for example, a specific jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second big winning device opens for an easy time (for example, 29.5 seconds), and the second big winning device A non-specific jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern that makes it difficult to set a high probability state) that opens for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. In addition, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the winning game balls can pass, and a distribution device for distributing the game balls to the specific area and the non-specific area is provided. Although the opening time of the second big prize device is the same, the combination of the opening mode of the second big prize device and the operation mode of the sorting device makes it easy to set the high probability state and the high probability state. It is also possible to provide a jackpot pattern that is difficult to set.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY or the like, the game control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the performance control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As shown by 120, the control of the game and the control of the presentation are performed by different substrates, but they may be configured to be performed by one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

In addition, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as arrange ball machines and mammoth ball game machines, reel-type game machines (so-called "slot machines"), and the like.

8. Inventions Disclosed in the Aforedescribed Embodiments The following Inventions A to E are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the explanations of the inventions A to E, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for the following inventions A1 to A5, Invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B6, Invention C is a generic term for the following inventions C1 to C5, and Invention D is a generic term for the following inventions C1 to C5. , and invention E is a general term for inventions E1 to E6 below.

In addition, according to the invention A, the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254 has an effect of improving amusement in a game with respect to the problem 1 described below. In the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254, identification information such as special symbols is variably displayed, and when a specific result is derived from the variable display, an advantageous game state is brought to the player. In such a gaming machine, it is possible to reserve the right to variably display the identification information up to a predetermined number. However, there is still room for improvement in order to reduce the disadvantage suffered by the player with respect to the gaming machine that can reserve the right to variably display identification information up to a predetermined number. Therefore, the first task is to provide a novel gaming machine that reduces the disadvantages suffered by the player.

In addition, according to the invention B, the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254 has the effect of improving amusement in the game with respect to the problem 2 described below. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254, identification information is variably displayed, and when a specific result is derived from the variable display, a specific game in which game media can be obtained may be executed. After the specific game is executed, the first game state or the second game state more advantageous to the player than the first game state may be entered. However, the improvement of the game amusement for the gaming machine that may enter the first game state or the second game state more advantageous to the player than the first game state after the execution of the specific game capable of acquiring the game medium. There is still room for improvement in order to achieve Therefore, the second task is to provide a novel gaming machine that enhances amusement in games.

In addition, according to the invention C, the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254 has the effect of improving the game interest with respect to the problem 3 described below. In the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254, when the identification information is variably displayed and a specific result is derived from the variably displayed result, the game state may be advantageous to the player. Then, when the variable display of the identification information is executed or when the game state is advantageous to the player, a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit, and an effect of changing the display mode of the predetermined image is executed. I have something to do. However, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the amusement of games in gaming machines that may execute an effect that changes the display mode of a predetermined image. Therefore, the third task is to provide a novel gaming machine that enhances the amusement of the game.

In addition, according to the invention D, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181256 has an effect of improving amusement in a game with respect to the problem 4 described below. In the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181256, when the identification information is variably displayed and a specific result is derived from the variable display, the game state may be advantageous to the player. Then, when the variable display of the identification information is executed or when the game state is advantageous to the player, a predetermined image is displayed on the display unit, and a predetermined effect object moves to the predetermined image. By doing so, an effect of changing the display mode of a predetermined image may be executed. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve game interest in gaming machines that may execute an effect of changing the display mode of a predetermined image by the action of a predetermined effect body. Therefore, the fourth task is to provide a novel gaming machine that enhances the amusement of the game.

In addition, according to the invention E, the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181256 has an effect of improving amusement in a game with respect to the problem 5 described below. In the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181256, when the identification information is variably displayed and a specific result is derived from the variable display, the game state may be advantageous to the player. Then, when the variable display of the identification information is executed, an effect of displaying the effect symbols on the display unit may be executed. However, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the enjoyment of the game, with regard to the gaming machine that may execute the effect of displaying the effect symbols on the display unit when the variable display of the identification information is being executed. Therefore, the fifth task is to provide a novel gaming machine that enhances the amusement of the game.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The game machine according to invention A1 is
The identification information (special figure 1) is variably displayed, and when a specific result (stop display of the jackpot pattern) is derived from the variable display, an advantageous game state (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state) advantageous to the player ), a game execution means (game control microcomputer 101),
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121),
With an operable movable body (first effect button 40k),
In a gaming machine in which the game executing means can reserve the right to variably display the identification information up to a predetermined number (four),
A game characterized in that, in response to a change in the number of rights, the effect execution means may execute a notification effect (holding number change notification effect) for notifying the change using the movable body. machine.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The change in the number of rights related to the notification effect is a change from a first number (two) less than the predetermined number to a second number (three) one greater than the first number. Characteristic game machine.

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or A2,
The change in the number of rights related to the notification effect is a change from a third number (four) that is equal to or less than the predetermined number to a fourth number (three) that is one smaller than the third number. Characteristic game machine.

8-1-4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
A gaming machine, wherein the change in the number of rights related to the notification effect is a change from a fifth number (three), which is one smaller than the predetermined number, to the predetermined number.

8-1-5. Invention A5
The game machine according to invention A5 is
A gaming machine according to invention A4 that cites invention A3 that cites invention A2,
When changing from the first number to the second number, when changing from the third number to the fourth number, and when changing from the fifth number to the predetermined number , wherein the operation mode of the movable body related to the notification performance is different.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The game machine according to invention B1 is
When the identification information (special figure 2) is variably displayed, and a specific result (stop display of the jackpot pattern) is derived from the variable display, a specific game (jackpot game) capable of acquiring game media is executed, and the specific game is executed. A game execution means (game control microcomputer 101) that may enter a predetermined game state after a game;
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121),
The predetermined game state includes a first game state (low-probability high-base game state) and a second game state (high-probability high-base game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (variable probability suggesting effect) that suggests that the second gaming state may occur,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific performance is executed when the variable display of the identification information is executed, and the specific performance is executed when the specific game is executed.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The game executing means establishes the second condition (winning the second starting port 12) when the first condition (the variable display of the special figure 2 and the jackpot game is not executed) is established. Then, it is possible to execute variable display of the identification information according to the establishment of the second condition,
The effect execution means may execute the specific effect in response to the fact that the second condition is satisfied although the first condition is not satisfied while the identification information is being variably displayed. A gaming machine characterized by:

8-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
A starting area (second starting port 12) in which the game ball can win is provided in the game area where the game ball can flow down,
the first condition is that the variable display of the identification information is not executed;
The gaming machine, wherein the second condition is that the game ball enters the starting area.

8-2-4. Invention B4
The gaming machine according to invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
A starting area (second starting port 12) in which the game ball can win is provided in the game area where the game ball can flow down,
The game execution means is capable of withholding up to a predetermined number (four) of rights to variably display the identification information,
the first condition is that the number of rights at that time is less than the predetermined number;
The gaming machine, wherein the second condition is that a game ball enters the starting area.

8-2-5. Invention B5
The gaming machine according to invention B5 is
A gaming machine according to invention B3 or B4,
The game area is provided with a variable winning area (large winning opening 14) that can be changed between a normal mode and a specific mode in which game balls are easier to win than the normal mode,
The game execution means may set the variable winning area to the specific mode in the specific game,
The production execution means executes the specific production in response to a specific number (11 or more) of the game balls entering the variable winning area during a specific period (one round game machine) in the specific game. A gaming machine characterized in that there is a

8-2-6. Invention B6
The gaming machine according to invention B6 is
A gaming machine according to invention B5,
The effect executing means is capable of executing an introductory effect ( ) suggesting that the specific effect may be executed, and then executing the specific effect,
The game machine is characterized in that the performance mode of the introductory performance when the game ball enters the starting area is different from the performance mode of the introductory performance when the game ball enters the variable winning area.

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
Equipped with a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production using a display unit (display unit 50a) capable of displaying an image,
The effect execution means may execute a specific effect (specific pending change notice) in which the display content is gradually completed toward the final display content (picture), which is the final display content, on the display unit. A gaming machine characterized by:

8-3-2. Invention C2
The game machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The final display content consists of multiple types of components (background, characters, colors),
The game machine is characterized in that the specific effect is gradually completed toward the final display content by adding the constituent elements step by step.

8-3-3. Invention C3
The game machine according to invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1 or C2,
The gaming machine, wherein the final display content is composed of a picture.

8-3-4. Invention C4
The game machine according to invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to invention C3 citing invention C2,
The constituent elements include a first constituent element consisting of a line drawing relating to the background, a second constituent element consisting of a line drawing relating to the character, and a third constituent element consisting of the color relating to the background and the character,
In the specific effect, either one of the first component and the second component is added first, then the other of the first component and the second component is added, and further A gaming machine characterized in that the third component may be added next.

8-3-5. Invention C5
The game machine according to invention C5 is
A gaming machine according to invention C3 or C4 citing invention C2,
The identification information (special figure 1) is variably displayed, and when a specific result (stop display of the jackpot pattern) is derived from the variable display, an advantageous game state (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state) advantageous to the player ) further includes a game execution means (game control microcomputer 101),
The game execution means can reserve the right to variably display the identification information,
A gaming machine, wherein the addition of the component related to the specific effect is performed in accordance with a decrease in the number of rights.

8-4-1. Invention D1
The gaming machine according to invention D1 is
Equipped with a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production using a display unit (display unit 50a) capable of displaying an image,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect (specific change notice) including display of a specific image (the icon) on the display unit,
The specific image includes a first component (morphology) and a second component (color),
There are a first effect (first effect image G61) and a second effect (second effect image G62) that can operate with respect to the specific image,
In the specific effect, the effect content of the first component element can be changed by moving the first effect body to the specific image, and the second effect effect can be changed by moving the second effect body to the specific image. A game machine characterized in that the content of presentation of a constituent element is changeable.

8-4-2. Invention D2
The gaming machine according to invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1,
A gaming machine, wherein the first component is configured in a form related to the specific image, and the second component is configured in a color related to the specific image.

8-4-3. Invention D3
The gaming machine according to invention D3 is
A gaming machine according to invention D2,
The first component has a first form and a second form,
the second component has a first color and a second color;
As a combination of the first component and the second component related to the specific image that can be displayed in the specific effect, the first form and the first color, the first form and the second color, and the second A gaming machine characterized by having a form and the first color, and having the second form and the second color.

8-4-4. Invention D4
The gaming machine according to invention D4 is
A gaming machine according to invention D3,
In the specific effect, when the specific image made up of the combination of the first form and the first color is displayed, the first effect is performed by moving the first effect body to the specific image. By changing to the second form and becoming the specific image consisting of the combination of the second form and the first color, and by moving the second effect body to the specific image, the first color is changed to the first color. A gaming machine characterized in that there is a case where the image changes to two colors and becomes the specific image composed of a combination of the first form and the second color.

8-4-5. Invention D5
The gaming machine according to invention D5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions D1 to D4,
A predetermined theme is associated with the game machine,
A gaming machine, wherein each of the first effect body and the second effect body is composed of characters (girl A and girl B related to the main characters) related to the predetermined theme.

8-5-1. Invention E1
The gaming machine according to invention E1 is
Determination (jackpot determination) of whether or not to make an advantageous game state (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state) advantageous to the player, and identification information (special figure 2) based on the result of the determination A game execution means (game control) that may stop display in a manner indicating the result of the determination after the variable display, and if the identification information is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that the advantageous game state is to be set, the advantageous game state may be set. microcomputer 101) for
A gaming machine comprising effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of displaying effect symbols (effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3) on a display unit (display unit 50a) when the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. ,
The performance executing means is capable of executing a performance pattern specific performance that makes the performance symbols appear to be easily recognizable and then difficult to be visually recognized when the variable display of the identification information is being executed. machine.

8-5-2. Invention E2
The game machine according to invention E2 is
A gaming machine according to invention E1,
The performance pattern that has become difficult to see due to the performance pattern specific performance continues to be difficult to see until the identification information, which has been variably displayed when the performance pattern specific performance is executed, is stopped and displayed. A game machine characterized by

8-5-3. Invention E3
The gaming machine according to invention E3 is
A gaming machine according to invention E2,
The game machine is characterized in that, after the stop display of the identification information is performed, if the next variable display of the identification information is not started, the state in which the performance symbols are difficult to see continues.

8-5-4. Invention E4
The game machine according to invention E4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions E1 to E3,
When the performance symbol specific effect is executed while the variable display of the identification information is being performed when the determination result is that the advantageous game state is not set, the performance symbol is the determination result. A gaming machine characterized by appearing in the manner shown.

8-5-5. Invention E5
The gaming machine according to invention E5 is
A gaming machine according to invention E4,
The game machine is characterized in that when the performance symbols appear in the performance symbol specific performance, the performance symbols substantially stagnate at a predetermined position on the display section.

8-5-6. Invention E6
The gaming machine according to invention E6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions E1 to E5,
A game machine characterized in that, in the performance pattern specific performance, when the performance pattern becomes difficult to see, it moves in a predetermined direction while shrinking and becomes difficult to see as it is.

PY, PY1 Pachinko machine 1 Game board 6 Game area 6A Left game area 6B Right game area 11 First start port 11a First start port sensor 12 Second start port 12a Second start port Sensor 14 Large winning opening 14a Large winning opening sensor 40 First effect button device 40k First effect button 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 52 Speaker 53 Frame lamp 55 Board movable device 55
55k... Board movable body 55k
100... game control board 101... game control microcomputer 120... production control board 121... production control microcomputer 140... image control board

Claims (2)

The game area in which the game ball can flow down is provided with a start area in which the game ball can win, and a variable winning area that can be changed between a normal mode and a specific mode in which the game ball can win more easily than the normal mode,
Game execution means for variably displaying identification information, executing a specific game capable of acquiring game media when a specific result is derived from the variable display, and setting a predetermined game state after the specific game. and,
Equipped with production execution means,
The predetermined game state includes a first game state and a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state,
The game execution means may set the variable winning area to the specific mode in the specific game,
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the second game state may occur,
When a second condition is satisfied while the first condition is satisfied, the game execution means can execute variable display of the identification information according to the satisfaction of the second condition,
the first condition is that the variable display of the identification information is not executed;
The second condition is that the game ball enters the starting area,
The effect execution means may execute the specific effect in response to the fact that the second condition is met even though the first condition is not met while the variable display of the identification information is being executed. and executing the specific effect in response to a specific number of game balls winning in the variable winning area during a specific period of the specific game. The game area in which the game ball can flow down is provided with a start area in which the game ball can win, and a variable winning area that can be changed between a normal mode and a specific mode in which the game ball can win more easily than the normal mode,
Game execution means for variably displaying identification information, executing a specific game capable of acquiring game media when a specific result is derived from the variable display, and setting a predetermined game state after the specific game. and,
Equipped with production execution means,
The predetermined game state includes a first game state and a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state,
The game execution means is
The right to variably display the identification information can be reserved up to a predetermined number,
In the specific game, the variable winning area may be the specific mode,
The effect executing means is a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the second game state may occur,
When a second condition is satisfied while the first condition is satisfied, the game execution means can execute variable display of the identification information according to the satisfaction of the second condition,
the first condition is that the number of rights at that time is less than the predetermined number;
The second condition is that the game ball enters the starting area,
The effect execution means may execute the specific effect in response to the fact that the second condition is met even though the first condition is not met while the variable display of the identification information is being executed. and executing the specific effect in response to a specific number of game balls winning in the variable winning area during a specific period of the specific game.

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