JP7318969B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko game machines, which are a kind of game machines, there are those provided with a movable body, such as the game machine described in Patent Document 1. In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, it is possible to execute an effect of moving the movable body.

JP 2008-228801 A

In a game machine provided with a movable body, it is desired to improve interest by enabling execution of an effect to appropriately move the movable body.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is configured to be able to suspend execution of a variable game triggered by the entry of a game ball into a start hole, and is carried out by the entry of a game ball into the start hole. In a game machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after a variable game is ended when a jackpot lottery is won, a movable body, an operation control means for controlling the movement of the movable body, a display means, and a display means are controlled. and display control means for displaying, the display means being capable of displaying a combination of effect symbols of the effect symbols of the plurality of symbol rows when the variable game is not being executed, and when the variable game is being executed. It is possible to display a performance game in which performance symbols of a plurality of symbol rows are variably displayed, and in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols for a big win is accompanied by the end of a variable game executed based on winning a big win in a big win lottery. is displayed, and a combination of performance symbols that is not selected is displayed upon completion of a variation game that is executed based on the fact that the player did not win the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. It is possible to operate, and if the game ball does not enter the starting hole while the movable body is performing the specific action, before and after the specific action, the display means When the displayed performance symbol combination is the same and the game ball enters the starting hole while the movable body is performing the specific action, the display means displays before and after the specific action. There are cases where the performance symbol combination to be performed is different, and when the game ball enters the starting port while the movable body is performing the specific action, and the execution is suspended with the ball entering as a trigger When the variation game that is played is a variation game that results in a big win, there is a case where a combination of performance symbols for a big win is displayed on the display means at a timing after the specific action is finished, and the movable body is: When the specific action is performed, it is configured to move to the front side of the display means. The gist is that a part or all of it becomes invisible .

The game machine includes sound output means, sound control means for controlling the sound output means, and operable operation means, and a sound output from the sound output means by operating the operation means. at least a part of the sound other than the specific sound is output, and when the movable body is performing the specific action and the specific sound is the sound output When outputting from the means, the volume may not be adjusted even if the operation means is operated .

The game machine includes sound output means, sound control means for controlling the sound output means, and operable operation means, and during at least a part of the period during which the movable body performs the specific action, , the volume may be adjusted by operating the operating means .

According to this invention, interest can be improved.

It is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows a game board. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing the relationship between the internal movable body and the effect symbol combination displayed on the effect display device when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between the initial motion of the movable body and the output of the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound; (a) to (d) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device and the operation of the internal movable body when the freeze effect is executed. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device and the operation of the internal movable body when the freeze effect is executed. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between the specific action of the internal movable body, the premium sound, and the volume adjustment in the freeze effect; (a) to (g) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device and the operation of the internal movable body when the freeze effect is executed.

An embodiment of a game machine will be described below. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes an outer frame Y1, a middle frame Y2, and a front frame Y3. The outer frame Y1 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game arcade. The middle frame Y2 is supported on the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1 so that it can be opened and closed. A game board unit including a game board YB is fixed to the middle frame Y2. The front frame Y3 is openably and closably supported on the front side of the middle frame Y2 so as to cover the front surface of the game board YB. A protective glass for protecting the game board YB is supported on the front frame Y3. The protective glass covers the entire opening of the front frame Y3. In this embodiment, the outer frame Y1 corresponds to the support member, and the middle frame Y2 and the front frame Y3 correspond to the door member. Since the front frame Y3 forms the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the player can touch it. On the other hand, since the game board YB is covered with protective glass, it is impossible for the player to touch it. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a locking mechanism Y4 for regulating the opening of the middle frame Y2 and the front frame Y3 and canceling the regulation. For example, it is possible to unlock the middle frame Y2 and the front frame Y3 by operating the locking mechanism Y4 using a frame key managed by the manager of the game arcade.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD on the front side of the front frame Y3. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle HD. Thus, the shooting handle HD is configured to be able to instruct the shooting of the game ball.

The front frame Y3 is provided with a decorative lamp La that performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) that causes the built-in light emitter to emit light, blink, and extinguish. The front frame Y3 is provided with a speaker Sp for executing an effect of outputting various sounds (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect). For example, sounds output from the speaker Sp include background sounds and fluctuating sounds. The background sound (so-called BGM) is, for example, sound output from the speaker Sp regardless of the progress of the game. In this embodiment, the decorative lamp La corresponds to a light emitting means capable of emitting light. In this embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to sound output means capable of outputting sound. Further, the front frame Y3 is provided with an up button UB and a down button DB that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the buttons UB and DB correspond to operable operation means.

An upper movable body 80 is provided on the upper part of the pachinko game machine 10 . The upper movable body 80 is provided on the front frame Y3. The upper movable body 80 can be displaced between the original position P1a and the effect position P1b. That is, the upper movable body 80 is configured to be operable between the original position P1a and the effect position P1b. The upper movable body 80 operates by receiving power from the first effect actuator EA1 (shown in FIG. 4). In the pachinko game machine 10, the upper movable body 80 has a gear mechanism for transmitting the power of the first effect actuator EA1. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, the power of the first effect actuator EA1 operates the upper movable body 80 via the gear mechanism. Thus, the upper movable body 80 is an operable movable body. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a first original position sensor GS1 (shown in FIG. 4) capable of detecting the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 is positioned at the original position P1a.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area YBa is defined on the board surface of the game board YB when viewed from the front. The game board YB has a guide passage 19 that guides the game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD to the game area YBa. The game board YB is provided with a return prevention valve 20 that prevents the game ball hit to the game area YBa from returning to the guide passage 19. - 特許庁A game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD is guided by the guide passage 19, passes through the anti-return valve 20 located at the most downstream position of the guide passage 19, and reaches the game area YBa. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area YBa flows down the game area YBa.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display panel 22. - 特許庁The information display panel 22 has a special symbol display portion 22a. The special symbol display unit 22a displays a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the special symbols are finally fixed and stopped. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special game as a variable game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a big hit lottery, which will be described later.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols that can be fixed and displayed in the special symbol display section 22a include a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. In the special game, the player can recognize the big win when the big win symbols are fixed and stopped. In the special game, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the winning. In this embodiment, when a big win is won, a big win game is provided (occurred) after the special game targeted for the win is finished. That is, in this embodiment, when a big win is won in the big win lottery, a big win game is given after the variable game is finished.

The information display panel 22 has a special hold display section 22b. The special pending display part 22b recognizably displays the number of special games whose execution is pending because the starting condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met (hereinafter referred to as "special pending number").

The information display panel 22 has a normal symbol display portion 22c. The normal symbol display section 22c displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the normal symbols are finally determined and stopped. Normal symbols that can be fixed and displayed on the normal symbol display portion 22c include at least normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In the normal game, when the normal winning symbols are fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the normal winning. In the normal game, when the normal losing pattern is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the normal losing. The information display panel 22 also has a normal hold display section 22d. The normal pending display part 22d recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). .

In the pachinko game machine 10, an effect display device 11 having an image display section GH is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. As one of the effects, the effect display device 11 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image simulating a predetermined character or characters. In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 corresponds to display means.

The game board YB is provided with an internal movable body 90 as a movable body. The internal movable body 90 can be displaced between an original position P2a and an effect position P2b. That is, the internal movable body 90 is configured to be operable between the original position P2a and the rendering position P2b. The internal movable body 90 operates by receiving power from the second effect actuator EA2 (shown in FIG. 4). In the pachinko game machine 10, the internal movable body 90 has a gear mechanism for transmitting the power of the second effect actuator EA2. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, the power of the second effect actuator EA2 operates the internal movable body 90 via the gear mechanism. Thus, the internal movable body 90 is an operable movable body. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second original position sensor GS2 (shown in FIG. 4) capable of detecting the internal movable body 90 when the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the original position P2a. In the pachinko game machine 10, there is an internal movable body 90 among the movable bodies provided on the game board YB.

When the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the effect position P2b, the internal movable body 90 is positioned on the front side of the effect display device 11 . That is, when the player views the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the front while the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the performance position P2b, the internal movable body 90 is positioned between the player and the performance display device 11. It will be done. In this way, the internal movable body 90 as a movable body is configured to move to the front side of the effect display device 11 when it moves.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first starting port 12 as a starting port. The first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11 in the game area YBa. The first starting port 12 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 12. As shown in FIG. For example, the first starting port 12 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board YB, and the first starting sensor SE1 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the condition for starting the special game can be established, and the payout condition for the prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a second starting port 13 as a starting port. The second starting port 13 is located at the lower right side of the effect display device 11 in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the starting ports include a first starting port 12 and a second starting port 13 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 13. As shown in FIG. For example, the second starting port 13 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board YB, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the condition for starting the special game can be established, and the payout condition for the prize ball is established. The second starting port 13 has a first variable member 16 . The first variable member 16 has an open state where it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 13 or can be entered, and an open state where it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 13 (or enter the ball). closed) and operable. The first variable member 16 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). In the following description, opening the first variable member 16 means opening the second start port 13, and closing the first variable member 16 means opening the second start port 13. It may say "closed". In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special game when a game ball enters the starting holes 12 and 13 as a trigger. In this specification, for example, "when a game ball enters the starting holes 12 and 13" means that a game ball enters both the first starting hole 12 and the second starting hole 13. However, it is intended that the game ball enters either the first start port 12 or the second start port 13.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 14. - 特許庁The big winning opening 14 is located on the right side of the effect display device 11 in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects game balls that enter the big winning hole 14. As shown in FIG. For example, the big winning hole 14 is connected with a ball passage for guiding the entering game ball to the back side of the game board YB, and the count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. The big winning opening 14 has a second variable member 17 . The second variable member 17 is operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 14 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 14 . The second variable member 17 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). When the second variable member 17 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the big winning opening 14 is permitted. When the second variable member 17 is in the closed state, entry of game balls into the big winning opening 14 is not permitted. In the following description, the open state of the second variable member 17 is indicated as "opening of the large winning opening 14", and the closed state of the second variable member 17 is indicated as "closing of the large winning opening 14". may indicate that

The pachinko game machine 10 has a gate 18. - 特許庁The gate 18 is positioned to the right of the effect display device 11 in the game area YBa. The gate 18 always has a gate opening that is open so that game balls can be entered. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the condition for starting the normal game can be established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 36. - 特許庁In this embodiment, game balls that have not entered the first starting hole 12, the second starting hole 13, or the big winning hole 14 are discharged from the out hole 36 to the outside of the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area YBa. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a ball entry opening (so-called general winning opening or A winning opening called a normal winning opening may be provided.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, resulting in an advantageous gaming state. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 13 is higher than in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electrical support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 increases, resulting in an advantageous game state. When in the high base state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second starting port 13 is higher than in the low base state.

For example, the high base state is realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls of the first control to the third control described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. can. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 16 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the first variable member 16 in one normal per game, control to make more than the time of the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 16 in the normal per game At least one control of making the open time of is longer than that in the low base state. Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, average variation time) more likely to be shorter than in the low base state. When the variation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes a so-called "variation time shortening state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. A plurality of kinds of jackpot patterns are classified into first jackpot patterns and second jackpot patterns. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and there are a plurality of types of jackpots. A game state after the end of the jackpot game may be determined for a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. In the following description, a jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern is referred to as "first jackpot game", and a jackpot game based on the second jackpot pattern is referred to as "second jackpot game".

In the big-hit game, first, an opening performance for notifying the start of the big-hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed in which the jackpot 14 is opened after the opening period ends. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In one round game, the big winning opening 14 is until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins or the second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. , is opened. In the round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending performance for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending period ends.

The jackpot patterns classified as the first jackpot patterns and the jackpot patterns classified as the second jackpot patterns are set with a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is 10 times. Further, it is determined that the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols are controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbols are determined to be controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game ends. Also, the big win patterns classified as the first big win patterns are determined to be controlled to a high base state after the end of the big win game until the next big win game is awarded. In addition, for the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbols, after the jackpot game is over, a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of the special game is finished, or the upper limit It is stipulated that the high base state is controlled until the jackpot game is awarded before the special game of the number of times is finished.

In the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 11 in the present embodiment, patterns for effects (hereinafter referred to as "effect patterns") are variably displayed in a plurality of rows, and finally the combination of the effect patterns is fixed and displayed. There is a production pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game). Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a performance game using performance symbols. The production pattern is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is also called "decorative pattern" or "decorative pattern". The effect game is played by vertically variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows. In the following description, "first column" is referred to as "left column", "second column" as "middle column", and "third column" as "right column". Also, in the following description, the "left row effect pattern" is referred to as "left pattern Z1", the "middle row effect pattern" is referred to as "middle pattern Z2", and the "right row effect pattern" is referred to as "right pattern Z3". show. In each symbol row, as a general rule, performance symbols imitating numbers "1" to "8" are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started at the same timing as the special game is started or at a timing after the special game is started. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect game while the special game is being executed. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixed and stopped displayed in the special game is fixed and stopped. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are fixed and stopped-displayed, the big-hit pattern combination is fixed and stopped-displayed in the effect game. For example, a jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777", in which all lines have the same production symbol. That is, in the present embodiment, the big-hit symbol combination (big-hit performance symbol combination) is a performance symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all the symbol rows are the same.

Further, when the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the winning symbol combination is fixed and stopped in the effect game. For example, the missing symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "323" or "426" in which at least one row of performance symbols is different from the other rows of performance symbols. That is, in the present embodiment, the lost pattern combination (loose effect pattern combination) is a effect pattern combination in which the effect pattern of at least a part of the plurality of pattern rows is different from the effect symbols of the other pattern rows. . In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbol is once stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a state different from the fixed stop display, such as "shaking stop state".

As described above, in the performance game, the combination of symbols of the big win is fixed and stopped at the end of the special game executed based on the winning of the big win in the big win lottery, while the big win is not won in the big win lottery. With the end of the special game executed based on this, the missing symbol combination is fixed and stopped. That is, in the performance game, the combination of performance symbols for the big win is displayed at the end of the variable game executed based on the winning of the big win in the big win lottery, while the combination of performance symbols for the big win is displayed based on the fact that the big win has not been won in the big win lottery. With the end of the variable game that is executed by the above, the missing effect symbol combination is displayed. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, the performance display device 11 displays a performance symbol combination of performance symbols of a plurality of symbol rows during at least a part of the period when the special game is not executed. As described above, the effect display device 11 can display the effect symbol combination of the effect symbols of the plurality of symbol rows when the special game is not being executed. Furthermore, as described above, the effect display device 11 can display an effect game in which the effect symbols of a plurality of symbol rows are variably displayed while the special game is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the display means is capable of displaying a combination of effect symbols based on the effect symbols of the plurality of symbol rows when the variable game is not being executed, and can display the plurality of symbols when the variable game is being executed. It is possible to display an effect game in which the effect symbols of the row are variably displayed.

The jackpot pattern combination includes a jackpot pattern combination (“777”) composed of performance symbols imitating the number “7” and a jackpot pattern composed of performance symbols imitating numbers other than “7”. There is a combination (eg, "111", "222") and . In the following description, a combination of jackpot symbols composed of performance symbols imitating the number "7" will be referred to as a "special performance symbol combination", and a jackpot symbol combination composed of performance symbols imitating numbers other than "7" will be referred to as "special performance symbol combination". The symbol combination is shown as "non-special effect symbol combination". In the pachinko game machine 10, when the big win is won and the first big win game is provided after the special game is finished, both the special performance symbol combination and the non-special performance symbol combination are confirmed and stopped in the performance game. can be On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the big win is won and the second big win game is provided after the special game is finished, the special effect symbol combination is not fixed and stopped and displayed in the effect game, and the non-special effect is performed. The symbol combination is fixed and displayed. In other words, the special performance symbol combination among the symbol combinations for the big win is configured to be fixed and stopped in the performance game only when the first big win game is given out of the first big win game and the second big win game. .

In the production game, the display mode of the production pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode (ready-to-win is formed), and the ready-to-win production may be performed. In the ready-to-win mode, a pattern row imitating the same number is temporarily displayed in a specific pattern row (for example, the left row and the right row) among a plurality of rows, and a pattern row different from the specific pattern row ( For example, the production pattern of the middle row) is continuously variably displayed. The ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect patterns are different. The ready-to-win production includes a normal ready-to-win production and a super ready-to-win production performed after the start of the normal ready-to-win production. During execution of the special game, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win may be higher than when only the normal ready-to-win effect is executed. The ready-to-win effect is executed during execution of the special game.

Here, based on FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), the relationship between the internal movable body 90 and the effect symbols of each symbol row displayed on the effect display device 11 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3(a), when the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the original position P2a, all of the effect symbols of each symbol row displayed on the effect display device 11 are visible when viewed from the front. is. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3(b), when the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the effect position P2b, at least part of the effect symbols of each symbol row displayed on the effect display device 11 is displayed. Not visible. In particular, when the performance symbol combination is displayed temporarily or fixedly and stopped on the performance display device 11, and the performance symbols of all the symbol rows are displayed, the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the performance position P2b. , the production patterns of all the pattern rows become invisible. That is, if the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the effect position P2b while the effect symbol combination is displayed temporarily or fixedly on the effect display device 11, the left symbol Z1, the middle symbol Z2 and the right symbol All of Z3 becomes invisible. In this way, during at least a part of the period during which the internal movable body 90 operates, part or all of the performance design becomes invisible in a front view. It should be noted that, for example, when the effect symbols of at least a part of the symbol rows are variably displayed in the effect display device 11, the effect symbols are variably displayed even when the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the effect position P2b. A part of the production pattern of the pattern row that is displayed may be made visible.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the speaker Sp can be adjusted. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume of the background sound can be adjusted, but the volume of the initialization notification sound and the backup return notification sound, which will be described later, cannot be adjusted. In this embodiment, "adjusting the volume" can also be regarded as "adjusting the output intensity of the sound". The pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the volume can be adjusted by operating the upper button UB or the lower button DB. In this manner, the present embodiment is configured to be able to adjust the volume of at least part of the sounds output from the sound output means by operating the operation means. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the sound volume can be adjusted from four levels. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, when the maximum volume within the volume adjustable range is not reached, the volume can be raised by one step when the up button UB is operated. . Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the volume is adjustable and the minimum volume is not reached within the volume adjustable range, the volume can be lowered by one step when the down button DB is operated. . For example, when the volume is adjusted, a setting sound (hereinafter referred to as a volume adjustment sound) that can identify that the volume has been adjusted may be output from the speaker Sp. Furthermore, the volume adjustment sound may differ in sound (for example, scale) according to the volume after adjustment.

Next, based on FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a main substrate 40 as a main control section. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 has a sub-board 50 as a sub-control section. The sub-board 50 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 50 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp La, a sound effect by the speaker Sp, and a display effect by the effect display device 11 . The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are arranged on the back side of the game board YB. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 50 . In the pachinko game machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 50 can be said to be arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 50 . The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that control information can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50 .

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a power supply unit 60 . The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main substrate 40 and the sub substrate 50 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the ON state. Therefore, power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started by performing an operation to switch the power switch 60a to the ON state. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function is a function that backs up (internally retains) various information even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and restores based on the various retained information when the power supply is started. . In the pachinko game machine 10, the main board 40 has a backup function, while the sub board 50 does not have a backup function.

First, the main substrate 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41 , a main ROM 42 and a main RWM 43 . The main substrate 40 also has an RWM clear switch CS. The main CPU 41 performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main CPU 41 .

The main ROM 42 stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. For example, the main ROM 42 stores a big-hit determination value used for a big-hit lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high probability value and a common value. Only the common value of the common value and the high probability value is used in the jackpot lottery in the low probability state, while both the common value and the high probability value are used in the jackpot lottery in the high probability state. For example, the main ROM 42 stores a big-hit symbol determination value used for determining the big-hit symbol. The big-hit symbol determination value includes a first big-hit symbol determination value for determining the first big-hit symbol and a second big-hit symbol determination value for determining the second big-hit symbol. For example, the main ROM 42 stores multiple types of variation patterns. A variation pattern is associated with a variation time (special game variation time) from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the variation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. Variation patterns include, for example, a big hit variation pattern and a losing variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is associated with the production contents of the production game such that after the ready-to-win production, the final jackpot pattern is determined and stopped to be displayed. Loss fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern without loss reach and a fluctuation pattern with loss reach. The non-losing reach variation pattern is associated with, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the losing symbol by the effect pattern without going through the ready-to-win effect. The fluctuation pattern with the losing reach is associated with the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the losing symbol combination through the ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the effect game.

The main RWM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . Information stored by the main RWM 43 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. As shown in FIG. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via ports. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 through the drive circuit. A first actuator A<b>1 and a second actuator A<b>2 are connected to the main substrate 40 . The main CPU 41 can control the operations of various actuators A1 and A2 via a drive circuit.

The main CPU 41 is configured to receive an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch CS is turned on. The RWM clear switch CS is configured to be operable to instruct initialization of various backed-up information.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51 , a sub-ROM 52 and a sub-RWM 53 . For example, the sub CPU 51 performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a control program (sub control program) of the sub CPU 51 . The secondary ROM 52 stores a secondary control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores display effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 11 . The sub ROM 52 stores light emission effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp La. The secondary ROM 52 stores sound effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker Sp.

The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be capable of storing various information rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . Information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The sub-board 50 is connected with the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 . The sub CPU 51 can control the decoration lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 through the drive circuit. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the decoration lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 as the effect execution means, thereby realizing the function as the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. Further, in this embodiment, by controlling the decoration lamp La as the light emitting means by the sub CPU 51, the function as light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means is realized. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp as the sound output means, thereby realizing a function as sound control means for controlling the sound output means. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 11 as the display means, thereby realizing a function as display control means for controlling the display means.

A first effect actuator EA1 and a second effect actuator EA2 are connected to the sub board 50 . The sub CPU 51 can control the operations of various effect actuators EA1 and EA2 via a drive circuit. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the operation of the internal movable body 90 as the movable body by controlling the operation of the second effect actuator EA2, thereby realizing the function of the operation control means. An upper button UB is connected to the sub-board 50 . The sub CPU 51 is configured to receive a detection signal output when the up button UB is operated via a port. A lower button DB is connected to the sub-board 50 . The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to receive, via a port, a detection signal that is output when the down button DB is operated. A first original position sensor GS1 and a second original position sensor GS2 are connected to the sub-board 50 . The sub CPU 51 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by various original position sensors GS1 and GS2 via ports.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be explained.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 50 . The power supply unit 60 supplies power to the boards 40 and 50 through power supply lines. The power unit 60 has a power switch 60a. When an operation to switch the power switch 60a from the off state to the on state is performed, power supply to each of the substrates 40 and 50 is started. On the other hand, when the power switch 60a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, the power supply to the substrates 40 and 50 is interrupted.

The contents of control executed by the main CPU 41 and the sub CPU 51 will be described below.
First, the power-on process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
When the main CPU 41 is activated by activation processing at the start of power supply, it first performs power-on processing. In the power-on process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the main RWM 43 is initialized according to the operating state of the RWM clear switch CS at the start of power supply. Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines whether the RWM clear switch CS has been turned on at the start of power supply. When the main CPU 41 receives an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch CS is turned on, it determines that the RWM clear switch CS is turned on. If it is determined that the RWM clear switch CS has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main CPU 41 performs main RWM clear processing to restore a state in which the game can be played. In the main RWM clear process, the main CPU 41 initializes game information backed up in the main RWM 43 . In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as initial command) instructing startup by initialization in the output buffer. The control information (control command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 in subsequent interrupt processing. After that, the main CPU 41 terminates the power-on process.

If it is not determined that the RWM clear switch CS has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main CPU 41 performs recovery processing. In the return processing, the main CPU 41 confirms whether or not the backed up various information is normal, and if normal, performs the return processing based on the backed up various information, and returns to a state in which it is possible to play a game. Let When the recovery process is performed based on the backed-up various information, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a recovery command) for instructing recovery based on the backed-up various information, and at the time of recovery (electric power control information (hereinafter referred to as a state designation command) that designates the control state of (corresponding to when the supply is cut off) is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, if the backed-up various information is not normal, the main CPU 41 performs main RWM clear processing to return to a state in which the game can be played. When the main RWM clear process is performed, the main CPU 41 stores the initial command in the output buffer. In the return process, when the return command or the initial command is stored in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 finishes the return process and ends the power-on process.

Next, the special symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the starting ports 12 and 13 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 or the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter referred to as input determination ). When the determination result of the input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (hereinafter referred to as reservation determination). . If the determination result of the suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the special suspension count and updates it. The main CPU 41 also controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated special pending number. The main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a pending number command) that can specify the updated special pending number in the output buffer. Further, when the determination result of the suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RWM 43 . At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the storage order can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information in the main RWM 43, the execution of the special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game when a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 as a trigger. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. For example, the random number is a big hit determination random number used in a big win lottery, a special symbol determination random number used to determine a big hit pattern, a reach determination random number used in a reach lottery, and a variation pattern determination random number used to determine a variation pattern. After storing the random number information in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 performs prefetch command generation processing. After performing the look-ahead command generating process, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol input process.

Here, the prefetch command generation process and the prefetch command generated in the prefetch command generation process will be described.
Prefetch commands are classified into first to fifth prefetch commands. The first look-ahead command is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value. The second look-ahead command is generated when the jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and the special symbol determination random number matches the first jackpot symbol determination value. The third look-ahead command is generated when the jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and the special symbol determination random number matches the second jackpot symbol determination value. The fourth look-ahead command is generated when the jackpot determination random number matches the common value and the special symbol determination random number matches the first jackpot symbol determination value. The fifth look-ahead command is generated when the jackpot determination random number matches the common value and the special symbol determination random number matches the second jackpot symbol determination value.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command based on at least some of the random numbers for judging the big hit and the random number for determining the special symbol acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the output buffer. In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command classified as a first look-ahead command when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match the high probability value or the common value. In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 41 classifies the command as a second look-ahead command when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and the acquired special symbol determination random number matches the first jackpot symbol determination value. Generate lookahead commands. In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 41 classifies the command as a third look-ahead command when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and the acquired special symbol determination random number matches the second jackpot symbol determination value. Generate lookahead commands. In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 41 classifies the command as a fourth look-ahead command when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the common value and the acquired special symbol determination random number matches the first jackpot symbol determination value. Generate lookahead commands. In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 41 classifies the command as the fifth look-ahead command when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the common value and the acquired special symbol determination random number matches the second jackpot symbol determination value. Generate lookahead commands. Then, in generating the prefetch command, the main CPU 41 generates the prefetch command that can specify the number of special reservations, and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when generating a prefetch command classified as the first prefetch command when the special reserve number is "3" in the prefetch command generation process of the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines that the special reserve number is "3". A prefetch command classified as a identifiable first prefetch command is generated.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied (hereinafter referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the big win game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, and makes a negative determination when the big win game or the special game is in progress. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. When the special pending number is 0, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a demo command) that can specify a standby state. Incidentally, the main CPU 41 does not store the demonstration command in the output buffer until the special game is executed after the demonstration command is stored in the output buffer. That is, the demo command is stored in the output buffer only once during the period from when the special pending number becomes 0 until the special game is executed.

When the special pending number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the special pending number stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated special pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a pending count command that can specify the updated special pending count. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 reads the random number information stored first among the random number information from the main RWM 43 . After reading the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 . Then, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery using the value of the jackpot determination random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . The big-hit determination value used in the big-hit lottery differs depending on whether the state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, a big win lottery is performed with the entry of game balls into the starting holes 12 and 13 as a trigger.

Then, when the big win is won in the big win lottery, the main CPU 41 uses the value of the special symbol determination random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the value of the big win symbol determination value to select the big win symbol to be fixed and displayed in the special game. decide. Determination of the jackpot pattern corresponds to determination of the jackpot type. Also, when a big win is won in the big win lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a big win variation pattern using a variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the read random number information. Also, when the big win is not won in the big win lottery (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be fixed and displayed in the special game and the winning variation pattern. For example, when a big hit is not won in a big win lottery, the main CPU 41 performs a reach lottery, determines a fluctuation pattern with a loss reach when the reach lottery is won, and does not have a loss reach when the reach lottery is not won. A variation pattern may be determined. It should be noted that the main CPU 41 may determine special symbols and variation patterns using various random number values that can be specified from the read random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify the determined special symbol (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) and control information that can specify the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern designation command) in the output buffer, End the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 41 performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 41 counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, the main CPU 41 stores a game end command for finalizing and stopping the symbol combination by the performance symbols in the output buffer.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs a big win lottery, thereby realizing a function as a big win lottery means for performing a big win lottery. Further, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol, thereby realizing the function of jackpot type determination means for determining the jackpot type.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 executes a big win process and gives a big win game after fixing and stopping the big win symbols in the special game. In the big-hit process, the main CPU 41 specifies the kind of the big-hit game based on the big-hit symbol (that is, the kind of the big-hit) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 41 starts control to award the specified big win game after the big win special game ends. The main CPU 41 gives a big win game by executing a big win process. Thus, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a big win lottery, a big win game is awarded after the special game is finished.

In the jackpot process, the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer. After storing the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 counts the opening period (opening time). Further, when the opening period has passed, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 14 according to the opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After the round game is started, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 14 when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is established, and ends the round game. . The main CPU 41 repeats the processing for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 41 stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started. Further, the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game ends. When the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer, it counts the ending period (ending time). Then, when the ending period elapses, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot process.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
After the first jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag stored in the main RWM 43 to a value that can be specified to control to the high probability state. When the probability state flag is set to a value capable of specifying control to the high-probability state, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability state command) capable of specifying the high-probability state to an output buffer. store in Further, after the second jackpot game is over, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag stored in the main RWM 43 to a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state. Further, when the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value capable of specifying control to the low-probability state, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability state command) capable of specifying the low-probability state. Store in the output buffer.

After the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 sets the base state flag stored in the main RWM 43 to a value that can be specified to control to the high base state. When the main CPU 41 sets the base state flag to a value capable of specifying control to the high base state, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command) capable of specifying the high base state to the output buffer. store in Further, the main CPU 41 causes the main RWM 43 to store information capable of specifying control to the high base state until the next big winning game is awarded after the first big winning game is finished. After the second jackpot game is finished, the main CPU 41 causes the main RWM 43 to store 100 times, which corresponds to the upper limit number of special games to be controlled to the high base state, as the remaining number of special games to give the high base state. After the end of the second big winning game, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the remaining number of special games to give the high base state each time the special game is executed. When the number of remaining special games that provide the high base state becomes 0, the main CPU 41 controls the base state flag to the low base state upon completion of the special game in which the number of remaining times becomes 0. Set an identifiable value. When the main CPU 41 sets the base state flag to a value capable of specifying control to the low base state, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying the low base state to the output buffer. store in Incidentally, the main CPU 41 sets a probability state flag with a value that can specify control to the low probability state and a value that can specify control to the low base state in the base state flag, respectively, during the jackpot game.

Next, normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 18 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 18, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 18, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normal pending number. The main CPU 41 also stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) that can specify the updated normal pending number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40 and causes the main RWM 43 to store random number information based on the acquired random numbers. In this case, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information in such a manner that it is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when the normal winning game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. When the number of normal reservations is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. In this process, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal reservations is displayed. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command capable of specifying the updated normal pending number.

Next, the main CPU 41 reads from the main RWM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 . Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not to win a normal win based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . This processing corresponds to a normal winning lottery (normal winning determination) for determining whether or not a normal winning. For example, the main CPU 41 may perform a normal winning lottery so that the probability of winning a normal winning is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. In the case of normal winning, the main CPU 41 determines the normal winning symbols to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After that, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. For example, the main CPU 41 may determine a shorter time as the variable time of the normal game in the high base state than in the low base state (or may make it easier to determine a short time). It should be noted that the main CPU 41 may be configured to determine the variable time of the normal game by determining a normal variation pattern in which the variable time of the normal game is determined. Ordinary fluctuation patterns may be stored in the main ROM 42 .

Then, the main CPU 41 executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Concretely, the main CPU 41 starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the main CPU 41 causes the information display panel 22 to derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process. to control. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores, in the output buffer, control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started when the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, normal hit processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
After the normal winning game is finished, the main CPU 41 performs normal winning processing. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 41 starts control to give a normal winning game depending on whether it is in the high base state or the low base state. In the normal winning process, when in the high base state, the main CPU 41 controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 13 is opened in the open manner in the high base state. When in the low base state, the main CPU 41 controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 13 is opened in the opening mode in the low base state.

Next, various processes performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
First, the control performed by the secondary CPU 51 at the start of power supply will be described.
The secondary CPU 51 performs various settings (initial settings) required at the start of the power supply along with the start of the power supply. After completing the various settings, the secondary CPU 51 waits until the main CPU 41 inputs various control information output during the power-on process. The secondary CPU 51 starts up earlier than the main CPU 41 .

When the sub CPU 51 receives the initialization command, the sub CPU 51 performs initialization return processing. The initialization return process is a process that is performed when the power supply is started, and is a process that initializes the backed-up information and returns to a state in which a game can be played. In the initialization return process, the sub CPU 51 reads out information indicating the contents of the initial state effect from the sub ROM 52, performs activation by initialization based on the information, activates to the initial state, and is ready to play a game. bring back. Also, in the initialization return process, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so that the initialization notification is performed. For example, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so that a sound including the voice "initializing" (hereinafter referred to as an initialization notification sound) is output from the speaker Sp to give an initialization notification. The initialization notification sound is continuously output from the speaker Sp until a predetermined return notification time elapses. In addition, for example, the sub CPU 51 may cause the effect display device 11 to display an image including character information of "initializing", and control the effect display device 11 so that initialization notification is performed.

On the other hand, when the secondary CPU 51 receives the return command, the secondary CPU 51 performs backup return processing. The backup return process is a process that is performed when power supply is started, and is a process that returns to a state in which the game can be played based on the backed up information. In the backup return process, the secondary CPU 51 is activated based on the return command and the state designation command, is activated in the backup state, and returns to the state in which the game can be played. In addition, in the backup restoration process, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so that the backup notification is performed. For example, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so as to output a sound including the voice "recovering" (hereinafter referred to as backup recovery notification sound) from the speaker Sp so that backup notification is performed. The backup return notification sound is continuously output from the speaker Sp until a predetermined return notification time elapses. In addition, for example, the sub CPU 51 may cause the effect display device 11 to display an image including text information of "returning" and control the effect display device 11 so that backup notification is performed.

In addition, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect display device 11 to display a predetermined specific return-time effect symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as an initial symbol) when performing the initialization return process and the backup return process. The initial pattern may be different between when the initialization return process is performed and when the backup return process is performed. The initial pattern in this embodiment is a pattern combination in which at least one row of performance symbols is different from the other rows of performance symbols. That is, the initial pattern is a combination of performance symbols in which the performance symbols of at least some of the plurality of symbol rows are different from the performance symbols of the other symbol rows. For example, the initial design is a performance design combination such as "876" and "523". By the way, the initial design may be a part of the performance design combination of the design combinations that are lost. That is, in the effect game, there may be cases where the same effect symbol combination as the initial symbol is fixed and stopped. Also, the initial design may be a performance design combination that is not included in the missing design combination. That is, in the effect game, the same effect symbol combination as the initial symbol may not be fixed and displayed.

Next, control related to initial motions of various movable bodies will be described.
The sub CPU 51 performs initial operation processing for performing initial operations of various movable bodies 80 and 90 when power supply is started. In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the internal movable body 90 can perform an initial operation when power supply is started. Initial operations of the various movable bodies 80 and 90 are confirmation operations of the various movable bodies 80 and 90 following the start of power supply. In the initial operation process, the secondary CPU 51 performs control for initial operation of the upper movable body 80 and control for initial operation of the internal movable body 90 .

In the control for initializing the upper movable body 80, the sub CPU 51 controls the first effect actuator EA1 so that the upper movable body 80 performs the initial movement. The sub CPU 51 monitors the transition of the detection signal from the first home position sensor GS1. The sub CPU 51 continues to receive the detection signal from the first original position sensor GS1 from the start of the initial operation of the upper movable body 80 until the first operation period has elapsed. It is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the first effect actuators EA1. Further, the sub CPU 51 does not input the detection signal from the first original position sensor GS1 until the first operation period has elapsed after the start of the initial operation of the upper movable body 80, and the sub CPU 51 outputs the detection signal again. When the input stops, it is determined that at least one of the upper movable body 80 and the first effect actuator EA1 has become abnormal. Within the first operation period, the secondary CPU 51 controls the first effect actuator EA1 in the direction in which the upper movable body 80 moves to the effect position P1b over half the time of the first operation period. , the first effect actuator EA1 is controlled in the direction in which the upper movable body 80 moves to the original position P1a. That is, when the upper movable body 80 and the first effect actuator EA1 are normal, the upper movable body 80 moves from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b and then moves from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a. When it is determined that at least one of the upper movable body 80 and the first effect actuator EA1 is abnormal, the sub CPU 51 stops the first effect actuator EA1 and the operation of the upper movable body 80 is abnormal. Information that can specify this (hereinafter referred to as first movable body error information) is stored in the sub RWM 53 . When the first movable body error information is stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 does not operate the upper movable body 80 during execution of various effects. A situation in which the first movable body error information is stored in the secondary RWM 53 corresponds to a situation in which a movable body error related to the upper movable body 80 occurs. Incidentally, the first movable body error information stored in the sub RWM 53 is erased when the power supply is interrupted. Also, the time that becomes the first operation period is set to be longer than the time required for the initial operation of the upper movable body 80 to normally end. For example, the time of the first action period is set to be longer than the time required for the upper movable body 80 to move from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b and then move from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a. .

In the control for initializing the inner movable body 90, the sub CPU 51 controls the second effect actuator EA2 so that the inner movable body 90 performs the initial motion. The sub CPU 51 monitors the transition of the detection signal from the second home position sensor GS2. When the sub CPU 51 continues to receive the detection signal from the second original position sensor GS2 from the start of the initial operation of the internal movable body 90 until the second operation period has elapsed, the internal movable body 90 and It is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the second effect actuators EA2. Further, the sub CPU 51 does not input the detection signal from the second original position sensor GS2 until the second operation period has elapsed after the start of the initial operation of the internal movable body 90. When the input stops, it is determined that at least one of the internal movable body 90 and the second effect actuator EA2 has become abnormal. Within the second action period, the sub CPU 51 controls the second effect actuator EA2 in the direction in which the internal movable body 90 moves to the effect position P2b over half the time of the second action period. over time, the second effect actuator EA2 is controlled in the direction in which the internal movable body 90 moves to the original position P2a. That is, when the internal movable body 90 and the second effect actuator EA2 are normal, the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b, and then moves from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a. Then, when it is determined that at least one of the internal movable body 90 and the second effect actuator EA2 is abnormal, the sub CPU 51 stops the second effect actuator EA2 and the operation of the internal movable body 90 is abnormal. Information that can specify this (hereinafter referred to as second movable body error information) is stored in the sub RWM 53 . When the second movable body error information is stored in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 does not operate the internal movable body 90 during execution of various effects. A situation in which the second movable body error information is stored in the sub RWM 53 corresponds to a situation in which a movable body error related to the internal movable body 90 occurs. Incidentally, the second movable body error information stored in the sub RWM 53 is erased when the power supply is interrupted. Also, the time of the second operation period is set to be longer than the time required for the internal movable body 90 to normally complete the initial operation. For example, the time of the second motion period is set to be longer than the time required for the internal movable body 90 to move from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b and then move from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a. .

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, the upper movable body 80 and the inner movable body 90 are included in the movable bodies to be subjected to the initial motion. In the pachinko game machine 10, movable body errors regarding various movable bodies 80 and 90 are detected based on detection signals from various original position sensors GS1 and GS2. In the pachinko game machine 10, by initializing the movable bodies 80 and 90 with the start of power supply, the movable bodies 80 and 90 operate after confirming that the movable bodies 80 and 90 operate normally. A performance is performed. In this way, by operating the movable bodies 80 and 90 that have been confirmed to operate normally, the effect of operating the movable bodies 80 and 90 can be executed normally, and the interest can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the sub CPU 51 performs control for initial operation of the upper movable body 80 when power supply is started, and then performs control for initial operation of the inner movable body 90 . Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the upper movable body 80 is being initialized, an initialization notification sound or a backup return notification sound is output. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the upper movable body 80 moves from the original position P1a to the performance position P1b and then moves from the performance position P1b to the original position P1a, the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is output. be. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the internal movable body 90 is being initialized, an initialization notification sound or a backup return notification sound may be output. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b and then moves from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a, the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is output. may occur.

In the pachinko game machine 10, initial patterns are displayed when the upper movable body 80 is initially operated. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the initial pattern is displayed when the upper movable body 80 moves from the original position P1a to the performance position P1b and then moves from the performance position P1b to the original position P1a. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, initial patterns are displayed when the internal movable body 90 is initially operated. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the initial pattern is displayed when the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the performance position P2b and then moves from the performance position P2b to the original position P2a. However, regardless of whether the upper movable body 80 is being initially operated or the inner movable body 90 is being initially operated, if a game ball enters the start openings 12, 13, an effect display is performed. A performance game is executed in the device 11 . In this case, when the effect game is finished, the effect display device 11 may display a different effect symbol combination from the initial symbol. That is, when the initial pattern is displayed when the upper movable body 80 is initially operated, if the game ball does not enter the starting ports 12 and 13 during the initial operation, the upper movable body 80 The same initial pattern is displayed before and after the period from when the body 80 moves from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b to when it moves from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a. On the other hand, when the initial pattern is displayed when the upper movable body 80 is initially operated, when the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 during the initial operation, the upper movable body 80 Before and after the period from moving from the original position P1a to the original position P1b to moving from the original position P1b to the original position P1a, different performance symbols may be displayed. Similarly, when the initial pattern is displayed when the internal movable body 90 is initially operated, if the game ball does not enter the starting ports 12 and 13 during the initial operation, the internal The same initial pattern is displayed before and after the period from when the movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b to when it moves from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a. On the other hand, when the initial pattern is displayed when the internal movable body 90 is initially operated, if a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 during the initial operation, the internal movable body 90 Before and after the period from the original position P2a to the original position P2b to the original position P2a after moving from the original position P2a to the original position P2a, different performance symbols may be displayed.

Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the sound volume cannot be adjusted when the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is output. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the upper movable body 80 moves from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b and then moves from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a, the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is output. When the button UB, DB is operated, the volume cannot be adjusted. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b and then moves from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a, the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound While the sound is being output, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the buttons UB and DB are operated.

In principle, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the volume can be adjusted while the special game is being executed. However, during the initial operation of the movable bodies 80 and 90, the sound volume cannot be adjusted during the period in which the initialization notification sound or the backup restoration notification sound is output. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB during execution of the special game, the upper movable body 80 moves from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b, and then changes to the effect position. The volume cannot be adjusted during part or all of the period of movement from P1b to original position P1a. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB during execution of the special game, the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b, and then the effect is produced. The volume may not be adjustable during part or all of the movement from the position P2b to the original position P2a. The situation in which the special game is executed when the movable bodies 80 and 90 are in the initial motion is, as described above, when the player enters the start ports 12 and 13 while the movable bodies 80 and 90 are in the initial motion. A ball may enter.

Next, state processing performed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
The sub-RWM 53 stores information that can specify the game state. The information that can specify the game state stored in the secondary RWM 53 includes information that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary probability state flag). The information stored in the secondary RWM 53 and capable of specifying the game state includes information capable of specifying which of the high base state and the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary base state flag). When the low-probability state command is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value that can identify the low-probability state to the secondary probability state flag. When the high-probability state command is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value capable of specifying the high-probability state to the secondary probability state flag. When the low base state command is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value capable of specifying the low base state to the secondary base state flag. When the high base state command is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value capable of specifying the high base state to the secondary base state flag.

Next, the big hit effect processing performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp and the effect display device 11 so that the big win effect is executed during the big win game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 so that the opening effect is executed. When a round command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 so that the round effect is executed. When an ending command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect is executed. Also, the sub CPU 51 operates the upper movable body 80 during the jackpot game. Specifically, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the opening command, it moves the upper movable body 80 from the original position P1a to the effect position P1b. Then, when the ending period has passed since the ending command was input, the sub CPU 51 moves the upper movable body 80 from the effect position P1b to the original position P1a. As a result, the upper movable body 80 is positioned at the effect position P1b during the giving of the jackpot game.

Next, prefetch command storage processing performed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
When the prefetch command is input, the sub CPU 51 stores the input prefetch command in the sub RWM 53 . At this time, the secondary CPU 51 stores the prefetch commands in the secondary RWM 53 so that the storage order of the prefetch commands can be specified according to the special pending number that can be specified from the prefetch commands. Further, when the end command is input, the sub CPU 51 erases the prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the special game stored in the sub RWM 53 .

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 so that the effect game and the effect associated with the effect game are performed. Specifically, when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input, the sub CPU 51 performs control to execute the effect game. That is, the sub CPU 51 determines the symbol combination of the effect symbols to be finally fixed and displayed in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. The sub CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols for a big win when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big win symbol. At this time, when the special pattern that can be specified from the pattern command is the first big winning pattern, the sub CPU 51 determines the big winning pattern combination from the special performance pattern combination and the non-special performance pattern combination. On the other hand, when the special pattern that can be specified from the pattern command is the second big winning pattern, the sub CPU 51 determines the big winning pattern combination from among the non-special performance pattern combinations excluding the special performance pattern combination. Further, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub CPU 51 determines a missing symbol combination. When performing a ready-to-win effect because the ready-to-win condition is established, the sub CPU 51 preferably determines a combination of symbols that include a ready-to-win game. In the present embodiment, the ready-to-win condition is established when a variation pattern for ready-to-win effect is specified.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device 11 so as to variably display the performance symbols. That is, the sub CPU 51 starts the effect game. The variation pattern specification command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Then, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 11 so as to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols at a predetermined timing. After that, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 11 so as to fix and stop displaying the symbol combination of the effect symbols with the input of the game end command as a trigger. Incidentally, when executing the ready-to-win effect, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 11 to temporarily stop and display the left and right row effect symbols so that the ready-to-win effect is formed at a predetermined timing during the special game. do. In addition, the sub CPU 51 may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, and may perform control so that the symbol combination is fixed and displayed when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, control related to volume adjustment performed by the sub CPU 51 will be described.
The secondary RWM 53 stores information (hereinafter referred to as volume information) that can specify the level of volume that is set among the levels that can be set as the volume. The sub CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so that the sound effect is executed at a level of volume that can be specified from the volume information. In a situation where the volume can be adjusted, if an operation signal is input from the upper button UB and the volume level that can be specified from the volume information has not reached the upper limit, the secondary CPU 51 increases the volume level by one. It is increased, and the level of volume after the increase is updated to identifiable volume information. Similarly, in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, the secondary CPU 51 receives an operation signal from the down button DB and if the volume level that can be specified from the volume information has not reached the lower limit, the volume level is decremented by one, and the level of volume after the decrement is updated to identifiable volume information.

Next, among the effects that can be executed in the pachinko game machine 10, the freeze effect in which the internal movable body 90 operates will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a freeze effect may be executed during execution of the special game. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the freeze performance is executed, the expectation of big win is higher than when the freeze performance is not executed. When the freeze effect is executed, the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b and then moves from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a. In this embodiment, the movement of the internal movable body 90 from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b and then the movement from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a corresponds to the specific movement of the movable body. That is, the movable body in this embodiment can perform a specific action. In the following description, the action of the internal movable body 90 moving from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b and then moving from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a in the freeze effect is simply referred to as "the internal movable body 90 performs a specific action." and indicate. Incidentally, as described above, the internal movable body 90 that performs the specific action is the target of the initial action. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the sub CPU 51 controls the initial movement of the internal movable body 90 that moves from the original position P2a to the performance position P2b and then moves from the performance position P2b to the original position P2a when power supply is started. configured as possible.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a special game is started, a freeze effect is executed when a part of specific effect symbol combinations out of the missing symbol combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11.例文帳に追加Sometimes. Here, "at the start of the special game, when some specific effect symbol combinations out of the missing symbol combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11" means that a specific effect symbol combination was displayed in the previous effect game. It means the time when the performance symbol combination is fixed and stopped displayed on the performance display device 11. - 特許庁

In the present embodiment, the specific effect symbol combination is a effect symbol combination composed of effect symbols classified into the same type among a plurality of types of effect symbols, and at least a part of the plurality of symbol rows. The performance symbol combination of the symbol row is different from the performance symbols of the other symbol rows. In this embodiment, the performance symbols simulating odd numbers and the performance symbols simulating even numbers are classified into different types. In the present embodiment, the specific effect pattern combination is the effect symbol combination composed only of the effect symbols simulating odd numbers and the effect symbol combination composed only of the effect symbols simulating even numbers. In addition, at least a part of the effect pattern combination composed only of the effect symbols simulating odd numbers and the effect pattern combination composed only of the effect symbols simulating even numbers may be a specific effect symbol combination. . In addition, for example, it is assumed that the plurality of types of performance symbols includes a plurality of types of performance symbols having a green motif and a plurality of types of performance symbols having a red motif. At this time, for example, a production pattern with a green motif and a production pattern with a red motif may be classified into different types. In this case, at least a part of the performance symbol combination composed only of the performance symbols having the green motif and the performance symbol combination having the red motif may be the specific performance symbol combination.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the specific effect symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11, the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b, and then from the effect position P2b. It may move to the original position P2a. That is, in the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol rows, at least some of the symbol rows are different in performance symbols from the other symbol rows. , the movable body may perform the specific motion. Note that, in the pachinko game machine 10, even when a specific effect symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11, there are cases where the freeze effect is executed and cases where the freeze effect is not executed. .

Here, based on FIGS. 6(a) to 6(d), an example of display contents of the effect display device 11 and the operation of the internal movable body 90 when the freeze effect is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6(a), when a specific effect symbol combination is fixed and stopped and displayed in the previous effect game, and the freeze effect is executed during the current effect game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 performs the effect of each symbol row. A freeze effect is executed before the variable display of patterns is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6(b), in the pachinko game machine 10, when the freeze effect is executed and the internal movable body 90 operates, and the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the effect position P2b, the front view is , the performance symbols of all the symbol rows become invisible. In this manner, the internal movable body 90 is configured to move to the front side of the effect display device 11 when performing a specific action. In this embodiment, during at least part of the period during which the internal movable body 90 performs the specific action, part or all of the performance design is invisible in front view.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6(c), in the pachinko game machine 10, when the game ball does not enter the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action, the internal movable body When 90 moves to the original position P2a and the specific action ends, the same effect symbol combination as before the start of the specific action is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. - 特許庁Thus, when the game ball does not enter the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action, temporary stop display is displayed on the effect display device 11 before and after the specific action. The effect pattern combination to be performed is the same. That is, when the game ball does not enter the starting hole while the movable body is performing the specific action, the effect symbol combination displayed on the display means is the same before and after the specific action.

After that, as shown in FIG. 6(d), in the pachinko game machine 10, after the freeze effect is finished by the end of the specific action, the variable display of the effect symbols of all rows is started, and the effect game is started. . When the freeze effect is executed, the time from the start of the special game to the start of the effect game is longer than when the freeze effect is not executed. Incidentally, the timing at which the special game is started is the same between when the freeze effect is executed and when the freeze effect is not executed.

Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, the internal movable body 90 moves to the original position P2a and the specific action is performed. When the game ends, there is a case where the performance symbol combination different from that before the start of the specific action is temporarily stopped and displayed on the performance display device 11. - 特許庁In other words, when the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action, the effect pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 before and after the specific action. Combinations may vary. That is, when a game ball enters the starting hole while the movable body is performing a specific action, the effect symbol combination displayed on the display means may differ before and after the specific action.

However, when the game ball enters the starting holes 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, and the special game whose execution is suspended with the ball entering as a trigger is a big hit. In the case of the special game, the winning symbol combination may be temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 at the timing after the specific action is completed. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the starting holes 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, and the special game whose execution is suspended with the ball entering as a trigger is a big hit. In the case of the special game, there is a case where the big winning symbol combination is temporarily displayed on the effect display device 11 at the timing after the specific action is finished. That is, when a game ball enters the starting hole while the movable body is performing a specific action, and when the game ball enters the starting hole, the variation game in which the execution is suspended due to the ball entering is a variation game that becomes a big hit. In some cases, at a timing after the end of the specific action, the combination of performance symbols for a big win may be displayed on the display means.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the type of the jackpot symbol combination temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 at the timing after the specific action of the internal movable body 90 is completed depends on the type of the jackpot game to be provided thereafter. may differ. Specifically, it is specified that the special game whose execution is suspended while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action is a big win special game, and that the first big win game is awarded after the end of the special game. If possible, either the special effect symbol combination or the non-special effect symbol combination may be temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing after the specific action is completed. On the other hand, when it is possible to specify that the special game whose execution is suspended while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action is a big win special game, and that the second big win game is awarded after the end of the special game. , there is a case where the non-special effect symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing after the specific action is completed. In other words, when it is possible to specify that the special game whose execution is suspended while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action is a big win special game, and that the second big win game is awarded after the end of the special game. , the special effect symbol combination is not temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing after the specific action is finished. As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of the jackpot effect symbol combination displayed on the display means at the timing after the specific action is completed may differ depending on the type of jackpot game awarded thereafter.

Here, based on FIGS. 7(a) to 7(f), an example of a case in which different effect symbol combinations are temporarily displayed before and after the internal movable body 90 performs a specific action will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7(a), when a specific effect symbol combination is fixed and stopped displayed in the previous effect game, and the freeze effect is executed during the current effect game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 performs the effect of each symbol row. A freeze effect is executed before the variable display of patterns is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the freeze effect is executed and the internal movable body 90 operates, and the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the effect position P2b, the front view , the performance symbols of all the symbol rows become invisible.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7(c), in the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, the internal movable body 90 After moving to the original position P2a and the specific action is completed, there is a case where the effect display device 11 temporarily stops and displays a different effect symbol combination from before the start of the specific action. In this way, when the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action, the performance display device 11 temporarily stops and displays before and after the specific action. The production pattern combination may be different. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 7(d), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game whose execution is suspended while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action is a special game for a big win, the specific action is performed. When is finished, there is a case where the big hit symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 thereafter. Further, as shown in FIG. 7(e), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special game whose execution is suspended while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action is a special game in which the special game is a big win. When the first jackpot game is awarded after the end of the game, the special effect symbol combination may be temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 after the specific action is finished.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7(f), even if different effect symbol combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed before and after the specific action, the pachinko game machine 10 terminates the freeze effect when the specific action ends. After that, the variable display of the effect symbols of all rows is started, and the effect game is started.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a premium sound may be output from the speaker Sp with the start of the special game. The premium sound is output from the speaker Sp only when the special game whose execution is started is a special game that results in a big win and the first big win game is awarded after the special game is finished. The effect of outputting the premium sound from the speaker Sp can be said to be a so-called premier effect or a premium effect.

Premier sound is not subject to volume adjustment. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the buttons UB and DB are operated to adjust the volume, the volume of the premium sound is not adjusted. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume of the output of at least some of the sounds output from the speaker Sp, excluding the premium sound. In this embodiment, the premium sound corresponds to the specific sound.

Here, based on FIG. 8, the relationship between the specific action of the internal movable body 90 in the freeze effect, the premium sound, and the volume adjustment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the premium sound is output with the start of the special game, the tone can be adjusted during the period before the premium sound is output (in FIG. 8, "Volume adjustable" ). On the other hand, when the premium sound is output, the volume cannot be adjusted during the period in which the premium sound is output (indicated as "volume adjustment not possible" in FIG. 8). At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the freeze effect is executed and the internal movable body 90 performs a specific action, the sound volume cannot be adjusted while the premium sound is being output. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, even during the period in which the freeze effect is executed and the internal movable body 90 performs the specific action, the sound volume can be adjusted in the period after the output of the premium sound is finished. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the internal movable body 90 performs the specific action, the premium sound may be output from the speaker Sp.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is, in principle, configured so that the volume can be adjusted while the special game is being executed. However, the sound volume cannot be adjusted during the period in which the premium sound is output while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action. That is, in this embodiment, the volume can be adjusted by operating the operation means during execution of the variable game. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the movable body is performing the specific action and when the specific sound is being output from the sound output means, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the operation means is operated. be.

Note that, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the freeze effect is executed when the premium sound is not output, the volume is adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB during the entire period in which the internal movable body 90 performs the specific action. It is possible. In this embodiment, when the freeze effect is executed when the premium sound is output, the premium sound is output during a part of the period during which the internal movable body 90 performs the specific action. However, when the freeze effect is executed when the premium sound is output, the premium sound may be output during the entire period during which the internal movable body 90 performs the specific action. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the volume by operating the buttons UB and DB during the execution of the special game, while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, part or The volume may not be adjustable during the entire period. That is, in the present embodiment, while the volume can be adjusted by operating the operation means during execution of the variable game, the volume can be adjusted during part or all of the period when the movable body is performing the specific action. may be non-adjustable.

Here, the control related to the freeze effect will be described.
When the variation pattern specifying command is input, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect symbol combination that has already been temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 is a specific effect symbol combination. The effect symbol combination that has already been temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 is mainly the effect symbol combination that was determined and stopped in the previous effect game. Then, if the effect symbol combination that has already been stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 is not a specific effect symbol combination, the sub CPU 51 does not decide to execute the freeze effect. On the other hand, when the performance symbol combination that has already been stopped and displayed on the performance display device 11 is a specific performance symbol combination, the sub CPU 51 performs a freeze lottery to determine whether to execute the freeze performance. The sub CPU 51 decides to execute the freeze performance when the freeze lottery is won, and does not decide to execute the freeze performance when the freeze lottery is not won.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the freeze performance is executed, the expectation of big win is higher than when the freeze performance is not executed. For example, the winning probability of the freeze lottery differs depending on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command. For example, the winning probability of the freeze lottery when the big hit variation pattern can be specified is higher than the winning probability of the freeze lottery when the loss variation pattern can be specified. Furthermore, for example, the winning probability of the freeze lottery in the case of being able to identify the variation pattern with the loss reach is higher than the winning probability of the freezing lottery in the case of being able to identify the variation pattern without the loss reach.

When winning the freeze lottery, the sub CPU 51 causes the internal movable body 90 to perform a specific operation. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 controls the second effect actuator EA2 so that the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b and then moves from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a.

In this embodiment, not only during the period during which the internal movable body 90 is caused to perform the specific operation, when the execution of the special game is suspended when a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13, the sub CPU 51 A read-ahead command is entered. When the sub CPU 51 inputs a look-ahead command during the period in which the internal movable body 90 is caused to perform the specific action, it performs a pattern change lottery for determining whether to change the performance pattern combination before and after the specific action. The sub CPU 51 decides to make the performance pattern combination different before and after the specific action when the pattern change lottery is won, and to make the performance pattern combination different before and after the specific action when the pattern change lottery is not won. don't decide.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the performance symbol combination is different before and after the internal movable body 90 performs the specific motion, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the performance symbol combination is the same before and after the internal movable body 90 performs the specific motion. High degree. For example, the probability of winning the symbol change lottery when the first look-ahead command is input in the high probability state is when any one of the second look-ahead command to the fifth look-ahead command is input in the high probability state. Higher than the winning probability of the pattern change lottery in . Also, for example, the winning probability of the symbol change lottery when any one of the first to third look-ahead commands is input when the low probability state is the fourth look-ahead command or the third when the low probability state 5 It is higher than the winning probability of the pattern change lottery when the look-ahead command is input.

When the symbol change lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 determines a performance symbol combination to be temporarily stopped and displayed after the end of the specific action. The sub CPU 51 determines a combination of effect symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed after the end of the specific action according to the type of the input prefetch command. Specifically, when the first look-ahead command is input in the high probability state, the secondary CPU 51 determines the performance symbol combination to be temporarily stopped and displayed after the end of the specific action from the missing symbol combinations. When the first look-ahead command to the third look-ahead command are input in a low probability state, the sub CPU 51 determines a performance pattern combination to be temporarily stopped and displayed after the end of the specific action from the missing pattern combinations. When the second look-ahead command or the fourth look-ahead command is input in the high-probability state, the sub CPU 51 selects from among the jackpot symbol combination including the special effect symbol combination and the losing effect symbol combination once after the specific action is completed. A performance symbol combination to be stopped and displayed is determined. When the fourth look-ahead command is input in the low probability state, the secondary CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays performance symbols from among the combination of jackpot symbols including the combination of special performance symbols and the combination of losing performance symbols after the end of the specific action. Decide on a combination. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol combination including the special effect symbol combination is the special effect symbol combination and the non-special effect symbol combination. When the third look-ahead command or the fifth look-ahead command is input in the high-probability state, the sub CPU 51 selects the jackpot symbol combination and the lost performance symbol combination excluding the special performance symbol combination once after the specific action is completed. A performance symbol combination to be stopped and displayed is determined. When a fifth look-ahead command is input in a low probability state, the secondary CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays performance symbols after the end of the specific action from among the combination of jackpot symbols and the combination of losing performance symbols excluding the special performance symbol combination. Decide on a combination. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol combination excluding the special effect symbol combination is a non-special effect symbol combination.

It should be noted that if the pattern change lottery is not won within the period from the start of the specific action of the internal movable body 90 to the end of the specific action, the sub CPU 51 receives the prefetch Design change lottery is performed based on command input. However, if the symbol change lottery has already been won within the period from the start of the specific action of the internal movable body 90 to the end of the specific action, the sub CPU 51 will assume that the prefetch command has been input after that. Also, the symbol change lottery is not performed based on the input of the look-ahead command.

Then, when the symbol change lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops the performance symbol combination determined as the performance symbol combination to be temporarily stopped and displayed after the end of the specific motion at the timing after the end of the specific motion of the internal movable body 90. The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be displayed. On the other hand, if the symbol change lottery is not won, the sub CPU 51 displays the same effect symbol combination as the effect symbol combination temporarily stopped and displayed before the start of the specific motion at the timing after the specific motion of the internal movable body 90 is completed. is temporarily stopped and displayed. Similarly, if the symbol change lottery is not performed, the secondary CPU 51 will, at the timing after the specific action of the internal movable body 90 is completed, the same effect symbol combination as the effect symbol combination temporarily displayed before the start of the specific action. is temporarily stopped and displayed.

Next, control related to the output of premium sound will be described.
When a symbol command capable of specifying the first jackpot symbol is input, the sub CPU 51 conducts a premium lottery to determine whether to output a premium sound. The sub CPU 51 decides to output the premium sound when the premium lottery is won, but does not decide to output the premium sound when the premium lottery is not won. Then, when winning the premium lottery, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so as to output a premium sound. The sub CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so that the premium sound is output for a predetermined output time. In this embodiment, the predetermined output time is shorter than the time required from the start of the specific action of the internal movable body 90 to the end of the specific action.

Here, based on FIGS. 9(a) to 9(g), when the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action in the freeze effect, the game ball enters the first start port 12, and the jackpot is hit. An example of the display contents of the effect display device 11 and the operation of the internal movable body 90 when execution of the special game is suspended will be described. In the description of FIGS. 9(a) to 9(g), execution is suspended when a game ball enters the first starting port 12 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action. After the special game is finished, the first jackpot game is awarded.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), when a specific effect pattern combination is fixed and stopped in the previous effect game, and the freeze effect is executed in the current effect game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 performs the effect of each symbol row. A freeze effect is executed before the variable display of patterns is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the freeze effect is executed and the internal movable body 90 operates, and the internal movable body 90 is positioned at the effect position P2b, the front view , the performance symbols of all the symbol rows become invisible. Then, as premised, when the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action, it is assumed that the execution of the special game for the big win is suspended when the game ball enters the first start opening 12 . Also, it is assumed that the player wins a pattern change lottery triggered by the suspension of execution of the special game, and the special performance pattern combination is determined as the performance pattern combination to be temporarily stopped and displayed after the end of the specific action.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(c), at the timing after the internal movable body 90 moves to the original position P2a and the specific action is completed, the special effect symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. be done. As a result, in the effect display device 11, when the internal movable body 90 moves to the original position P2a and the specific action ends, a different effect symbol combination than before the specific action is started is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9(d), in the effect display device 11, after the freeze effect is completed by the end of the specific action, the variable display of the effect symbols of all rows is started, and the effect game is started. . Then, as shown in FIG. 9(e), if the special game in which the freeze effect is executed is a losing special game, the effect display device 11 displays the winning symbol combination in a fixed stop display. In this way, even if the special performance symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed during execution of the special game, the special game may be lost, which surprises the player and enhances interest. can be achieved.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9(f), when the special big win game whose execution has been suspended while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action is executed, the effect display device 11 displays the effects of all rows. Variation display of symbols is started, and the production game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 9(g), when the special game for the big win is over, the symbol combination for the big win is fixed and stopped on the effect display device 11. FIG. After that, the first jackpot game is provided.

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1) When the internal movable body 90 performs a specific action, even though an event such as entry of a game ball into the start ports 12 and 13 does not occur, there is a combination of performance symbols before and after the specific action. If the combination is changed, there is a possibility that the player may misunderstand that the performance symbol combination has changed due to the operation of the internal movable body 90.例文帳に追加However, when the game ball does not enter the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action, the effect display device 11 temporarily stops and displays before and after the specific action. The performance pattern combination was made to be the same. As a result, misunderstandings can be suppressed, and it becomes easier to enjoy the fact that the internal movable body 90 has performed the specific action, and it becomes easier to improve interest.

(2) When a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, the performance symbol combination may change before and after the specific action. Therefore, if the performance symbol combination changes before and after the specific action of the internal movable body 90, it can be specified that the game ball has entered the starting ports 12 and 13, so that the attention to the specific action of the internal movable body 90 is reduced. It is possible to suppress it and improve interest.

(3) When the special game whose execution is suspended when the game ball enters the start openings 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action is a special game with a big win. At the timing after the end of the specific action, there is a case where the big hit symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. - 特許庁Therefore, when the internal movable body 90 performs a specific action, it is possible to improve interest by increasing attention to the performance symbol combination that is temporarily stopped and displayed after the specific action is completed. Then, if the big-win pattern combination is once stopped and displayed after the specific action of the internal movable body 90 is actually completed, the player can be surprised and the interest can be improved.

(4) The type of the jackpot symbol combination temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 at the timing after the specific action is completed differs depending on the type of the jackpot game to be awarded thereafter. Therefore, even if the symbol combination of the big win is temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing after the specific action is finished, it is possible to provide the player with the enjoyment of paying attention to the type of the symbol combination and to improve the amusement.

(5) When a specific effect symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11, the internal movable body 90 may perform a specific action. Therefore, when a specific effect symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is possible to provide the player with the enjoyment of paying attention to whether the internal movable body 90 performs a specific action, thereby improving the amusement.

In particular, the specific effect pattern combination is a partial effect pattern combination among the effect pattern combinations in which the effect pattern of at least a part of the pattern rows among the plurality of pattern rows is different from the other pattern rows. That is, by giving the player an opportunity to enjoy even if the performance symbol combination which is originally uninteresting for the player is displayed, the interest can be effectively improved.

(6) With the start of power supply, an initial motion of the internal movable body 90 that performs a specific motion is performed. In this way, the internal movable body 90, which has been confirmed by the initial operation to operate normally with the start of power supply, can be used to perform the specific operation. You can improve your interest in it.

(7) The volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB during execution of the special game. However, when the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific operation and when the premium sound is being output from the speaker Sp, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the buttons UB and DB are operated. In this way, by making the sound volume unadjustable when the premium sound is being output, it is possible to prevent the premium sound from being missed by adjusting the volume, and the specific operation of the internal movable body 90 and the output of the premium sound. It is possible to improve interest by.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
・The production pattern temporarily stopped and displayed on the production display device 11 before and after the specific action, regardless of whether the game ball enters the start ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action. It may be configured so that the combination is the same. For example, when a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, the effect pattern temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 before and after the specific action. It may be configured so that the combination is the same.

・Even if the game ball does not enter the start openings 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, the effect display device 11 will temporarily stop and display before and after the specific action. There may be cases where the combination of performance symbols is different. For example, only when a special game in which a freeze effect is executed results in a big hit, is when the game ball does not enter the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action. However, before and after the specific action, the effect symbol combination temporarily displayed on the effect display device 11 may be different. In this case, even if the game ball does not enter the starting holes 12 and 13 during the specific action, at the timing after the specific action is completed, whether the performance symbol combination is different before and after the specific action. It can give you the pleasure of paying attention.

・When a game ball enters the starting holes 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, and the special game whose execution is suspended due to the ball entering becomes a big hit. Even if it is a special game, the big winning symbol combination may not be temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing after the specific action is finished. For example, if the special game being executed is a special game for winning a big win, a game ball enters the start openings 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, resulting in a special game for winning a big win. Even if the execution of is suspended, the missing symbol combination may be temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing after the specific action is completed. As a result, it is possible to suppress the misunderstanding that the series of performances in which the big win pattern combination is displayed after the end of the specific action of the internal movable body 90 is the performance for the special game being executed. can.

・Even if a game ball enters the start openings 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, the special game whose execution has been suspended due to the entry of the game ball is lost. In the case of a game, the same effect symbol combination may be temporarily stopped and displayed before and after the specific action. In other words, a special game is a big hit when a game ball enters the starting holes 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, and the execution of the special game is suspended when the ball enters. Only in the case of the special game, different effect symbol combinations may be temporarily stopped and displayed before and after the specific action.

- When different effect symbol combinations are paused and displayed before and after the specific action, the timing of temporarily stopping and displaying the different effect symbol combinations before and after the specific action does not have to be after the specific action is completed. For example, at the timing when the internal movable body 90 starts to move from the performance position P2b toward the original position P2a or at the timing after that, the performance symbol combination different from that before the specific motion is temporarily stopped and displayed on the performance display device 11. can be configured to In this case, the period until the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the performance position P2b may be set as the period during which the symbol change lottery can be performed. Thus, the period during which the symbol change lottery can be performed may be the entire period during which the internal movable body 90 performs the specific action, or a part of the period during which the internal movable body 90 performs the specific action. It may be a period. It should be noted that the period during which the symbol change lottery can be performed can also be said to be a period during which it is possible to decide to display a different effect symbol combination before and after the specific action triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting ports 12 and 13. .

・Regardless of whether the effect symbol combination differs before and after the specific action of the internal movable body 90, during the period when the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action, the effect symbol combination temporarily displayed before the specific action is displayed. It may be configured such that it is temporarily stopped and displayed. Also, regardless of whether the combination of performance symbols is different before and after the specific motion of the internal movable body 90, during the period when the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific motion, the performance symbols of some or all of the pattern rows are variably displayed. may be configured to be For example, if the performance symbol combination is different before and after the specific action of the internal movable body 90, during the period when the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific motion, the performance symbols of part or all of the pattern rows are variably displayed. It may be configured as On the other hand, for example, when the performance symbol combination is the same before and after the specific action of the internal movable body 90, the display is paused before the specific action within the period in which the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action. It may be configured such that the performance symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. In addition, for example, within the period during which the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action and before the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13, the performance symbol combination temporarily displayed before the specific action may be configured to continue to be displayed temporarily. Further, for example, within the period after the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 within the period during which the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action, the performance symbols of part or all of the symbol rows are variably displayed. may be configured to be In this configuration, if the game ball does not enter the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, the effect symbols of each symbol row are not variably displayed. Triggered by the entry of game balls into the start ports 12 and 13 while the body 90 is performing a specific action, performance symbols are variably displayed.

・The internal movable body 90 that operates in the freeze effect may not be the target of the initial operation. For example, the configuration may be such that the internal movable body 90 is not initialized when power supply is started. Similarly, for example, it may be configured so that the initial operation of the upper movable body 80 is not performed with the start of power supply. In the above embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the initial operation of the internal movable body 90 when power supply is started. Incidentally, in the initial operation of the upper movable body 80, the upper movable body 80 moves from the original position P1a to the production position P1b and then moves from the production position P1b to the original position P1a, as in the big win game. Therefore, in the initial motion of the upper movable body 80, it can be considered that the upper movable body 80 performs the same motion as during the jackpot game. Similarly, in the initial motion of the internal movable body 90, the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the effect position P2b and then moves from the effect position P2b to the original position P2a. Therefore, in the initial motion of the internal movable body 90, it can be considered that the internal movable body 90 performs a specific motion.

- When different effect symbol combinations are temporarily displayed before and after the specific action, the following configuration may be used. For example, after the end of the specific action, after the effect symbol combination that was temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the specific action is temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbols of all the symbol rows are variably displayed, and then the specific action is started. It may be configured such that the performance symbol combination that was once stopped and displayed is temporarily stopped and displayed. In this way, even when different effect symbol combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed before and after the specific action, after the effect symbol of each pattern row is variably displayed, the effect symbol combination different from that before the specific action is temporarily stopped. may be configured to be displayed.

If the special game being executed when the freeze effect is executed becomes a big hit, the game ball does not enter the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing the specific action. Even in this case, the jackpot symbol combination may be temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing after the specific action is completed. Similarly, when the special game being executed when the freeze effect is executed results in a big hit, it is executed by throwing a game ball into the starting ports 12 and 13 while the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action. Even if the special game in which is suspended is lost, the big winning symbol combination may be temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing after the specific action is finished.

- You may change the start timing of the initial motion of the movable body provided in the front frame Y3. For example, the initial motion of the upper movable body 80 and the initial motion of the inner movable body 90 may be configured to start at the same timing. Even if the initial motion of the upper movable body 80 and the initial motion of the internal movable body 90 do not start at the same timing, each initial motion may be performed in parallel. Further, the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound may be output from the speaker Sp during the entire period during which the internal movable body 90 is initialized.

- At the timing after the start of the initial operation of the movable body, the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound may be output from the speaker Sp. For example, when a plurality of movable bodies are provided, the speaker Sp may output an initialization notification sound or a backup restoration notification sound after the initial operation of all the movable bodies is completed. Alternatively, the initial operation of the movable body may be started at the timing after the output of the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is finished. At this time, the volume may be configured to be adjustable while the initial motion of the movable body is being performed, or may be configured to be non-adjustable while the initial motion of the movable body is being performed.

・Even if a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 during the initial action of the internal movable body 90, the effect game is not executed at least until the initial action of the internal movable body 90 is completed. It may be configured as At this time, the configuration may be such that a special game is executed. Then, for example, when the initial motion of the internal movable body 90 ends, the effect game may be executed during the remaining variable time of the special game.

・When a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 during the initial movement of the internal movable body 90 that moves from the original position P2a to the original position P2b and then moves from the original position P2b to the original position P2a. It is assumed that the following phenomenon will occur. When a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 while the inner movable body 90 is performing the initial action, a special game is started, and the effect display device 11 starts the effect game. When the initial action of the internal movable body 90 ends during execution of this effect game, it is assumed that the effect symbols of all the symbol rows are variably displayed on the effect display device 11, but after that, the special game is started. When finished, the effect symbol combination is fixed and stopped displayed in the effect game as well. At this time, if the executed special game is a special game that results in a big win, the combination of symbols that will result in a big win is determined and stopped in the effect game. The symbol combination temporarily stopped and displayed in the performance game is finally fixed and displayed. In this way, when the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the performance position P2b and then moves from the performance position P2b to the original position P2a, when the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13, the original position It is conceivable that the effect game is being executed at the timing of returning to P2a. Considering these, for example, when the internal movable body 90 moves from the original position P2a to the production position P2b and then moves from the production position P2b to the original position P2a, when the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 , at the timing of returning to the original position P2a or at a timing after that, the effect game may be started.

・In the above embodiment, the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB while the special game is running. However, the volume can be adjusted only when the special game is not running. good too. In other words, while the special game is being executed, the volume may not be adjusted even if the buttons UB and DB are operated. In addition, for example, regardless of whether the premium sound is being output, the volume may not be adjusted even if the buttons UB and DB are operated when the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action. For example, during a part or all of the period during which the internal movable body 90 performs the specific action, the volume may not be adjusted even if the buttons UB and DB are operated. Further, for example, when the movable bodies 80 and 90 are being initialized, the volume may not be adjusted even if the buttons UB and DB are operated. For example, during a part or all of the period during which the movable bodies 80 and 90 are initialized, the volume may not be adjusted even if the buttons UB and DB are operated.

- The adjustment value may be configured to be adjusted to the maximum value when the upper button UB is pressed for a long time, and may be configured to be adjustable to the maximum volume by pressing the upper button UB for a long time. Similarly, the adjustment value may be configured to be adjusted to the minimum value when the down button DB is long pressed, and may be configured to be adjustable to the minimum volume by long pressing the down button DB.

- In the above embodiment, by operating the buttons UB and DB, the volume of at least some of the initialization notification sound, the backup return notification sound, and the premium sound may be adjusted. Further, in the above embodiment, by operating the buttons UB and DB, the volume of all sounds output from the speaker Sp may be adjusted.

- The number of special symbol combinations may not be one, and may be two or more. For example, a jackpot symbol combination (for example, "111", "777") composed of performance symbols imitating odd numbers may be used as the special performance symbol combination. On the other hand, for example, a jackpot symbol combination (for example, "222", "444") composed of performance symbols imitating even numbers may be a non-special effect symbol combination.

- You may change the number and kind of movable body with which the pachinko game machine 10 is provided. For example, the number of movable bodies may be one, or three or more. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 may include only the internal movable body 90 out of the upper movable body 80 and the internal movable body 90 . Also, the movable body that operates in the freeze effect may not be the inner movable body 90, and for example, the upper movable body 80 may be configured to operate in the freeze effect. Similarly, the movable body that operates during the jackpot game may not be the upper movable body 80, and for example, the inner movable body 90 may be configured to operate during the jackpot game.

In the above embodiment, a special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) that is executed based on the ball entering the first starting hole 12 and a special game that is executed based on the ball entering the second starting hole 13 ( hereinafter referred to as a second special game) may be separated. For example, the second special game may be preferentially executed over the first special game, or the execution of the first special game and the second special game may be suspended regardless of the type of special game. It may be configured to be executed in order. Alternatively, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executable at the same time. For example, while the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed in the low base state, the second special game is executed in the high base state. It may be configured such that an effect game corresponding to the second special game is executed. Further, for example, even if at least one of the types of big wins determined when the first special game results in a big win and when the second special game results in a big win and at least one of the decision rates of various big wins may be made different. good.

- The above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko game machine that performs a small winning lottery as well as a big winning lottery. Generally, when a small prize is won in a small prize lottery, a small prize game is provided after the special game is finished. The gaming machine of the embodiment, for example, compared to a normal gaming state (for example, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low base state), the number of times (frequency) that a small win is won per unit time (frequency), or , It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that can be controlled in a state (so-called small hit RUSH) in which the number of times (frequency) in which a small hit game is given per unit time is improved.

・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, a specification to control to a high probability state until the next big win game is given, a specification to control to a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (falling machine), etc. There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until the special game for the specified number of times is completed. In addition, pachinko game machines that can be controlled to a high probability state have a specification (V variable machine) that controls to a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine of any of these specifications. Moreover, the pachinko game machine may be a pachinko game machine with a specification in which the above-described falling machine and the V-variable machine are mixed. In addition, the V variable machine has a single large winning opening, and has a specification that causes a specific round game in which the game ball is allowed to pass through a specific area. In addition, the V variable machine has a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than a specific round game. There is a specification that gives rise to a round of play. The pachinko game machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a V definite changing machine with any one of these specifications.

・Even if the jackpot is not won, it may be configured to be controllable to the high base state when the number of executions of the special game within the predetermined period reaches the specified number of times. The number of executions of the special game within the predetermined period referred to here may be, for example, the number of executions of the special game executed without giving the jackpot game after being controlled to the low probability state, or the end of the jackpot game. It may also be the number of executions of special games that were executed without the next big winning game being awarded afterward. For example, when the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, and the control is performed to the high base state, until the special game is executed a predetermined upper limit number of times, or until the upper limit number of times is executed. It may be configured to be controlled to the high base state until the jackpot game is awarded before the special game is executed the number of times. However, if the high base state ends without the jackpot game being awarded before the upper limit number of special games are executed, the high base state will be triggered by the execution count of the special game until the jackpot game is awarded. may be configured so as not to be controlled by It should be noted that when the main RWM clearing process is performed with the start of power supply, the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period may be initialized. In addition, even if control to the high base state has already been completed when the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period has reached the specified number of times, the main RWM clearing process is performed when the power supply is started. In this case, it may be configured to be controllable to the high base state when the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period reaches a specified number after the start of power supply. In the case of the configuration as described above, for example, the period from when the number of special games executed within a predetermined period reaches a specified number of times is triggered to the high base state until the upper limit number of special games is executed. Suppose that the power supply is interrupted after the high base state ends without the jackpot game being given to the player. After that, when the return processing is performed with the start of the power supply, it indicates that the control to the high base state has already been completed when the number of executions of the special game within the predetermined period has reached the predetermined number of times. It may be configured such that an identifiable effect is executed. This ``effect that can specify that the control to the high base state has been completed when the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period has already reached the specified number of times'' includes the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker. It may be configured to be executed in some or all of the rendering devices in Sp.

As the special symbols which can be fixed and stopped when the jackpot lottery is not won, a winning symbol and a symbol different from the losing symbol (hereinafter referred to as a chance symbol) may be provided. Further, when the chance symbols are determined and stopped displayed in the special game in the low base state, the determination and stop display of the chance symbols may be used as a trigger to control to the high base state. good. At this time, for example, when the internal movable body 90 is performing a specific action, if the execution of the special game in which the chance symbols are fixed and stopped is displayed in the low base state is suspended, the difference is made before and after the specific action. It may be configured such that the performance symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol combination temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing after the specific action is completed is, for example, when the effect game is controlled to a high base state triggered by the chance symbol being fixed and stopped displayed in the special game. It may be a production symbol combination that is fixed and stopped at .

- The above-described embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine in which a set value can be set from a plurality of set values. In such a game machine, a jackpot lottery with a winning probability corresponding to a set value is performed. That is, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a set value can be set from among the set values that determine the winning probability of a plurality of types of jackpot lottery. A gaming machine in which setting values can be set may be configured to be controllable to a setting change state in which the setting values can be changed with the start of power supply. Also, in a gaming machine in which setting values can be set, it may be configured so as to be controllable to a setting confirmation state in which the setting values can be confirmed with the start of power supply. For example, if an operation means for setting a set value (hereinafter referred to as setting operation means) is provided and both the setting operation means and the RWM clear switch CS are operated when power supply is started, the setting is changed. It may be configured to be state controlled. Then, after the setting change state ends, the main RWM clearing process in the above embodiment may be performed. On the other hand, for example, when the setting operation means is operated when the power supply is started, but the RWM clear switch CS is not operated, it may be configured to be controlled to the setting confirmation state. Then, after the setting confirmation state is completed, the return processing in the above embodiment may be performed. It may be configured such that when the setting change state is controlled, a sound that can identify the setting change state control (hereinafter referred to as setting change notification sound) is output from the speaker Sp. . Further, the volume may be configured to be unadjustable during a part or all of the period during which the setting change notification sound is output.

- The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine in which a virtual medium composed of electronic data is provided when game balls are provided. That is, the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called management gaming machine) in which physical game media are not paid out. Such a pachinko game machine is configured to be able to convert a game ball into a game ball that can be shot by using a virtual medium, and to shoot the game ball.

- In the above-described embodiment, the sub-board 50 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 50, a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display device 11, a light emission control board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamps La, and a speaker Sp are provided. A dedicated control sound control board may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards for controlling effects.

- In the above embodiment, the main CPU 41 of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 51 of the sub board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- The information display panel 22 may be provided with a right-handed display section for notifying the shooting intensity of the game ball. The information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display section for displaying the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The information display panel 22 may include a round number display section for displaying the number of round games during the jackpot game. In addition, the various display units of the information display panel 22 do not need to be provided on the same member (the information display panel 22 in the above embodiment). may be provided on another member.

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(b) sound control means for controlling sound output means; is configured to be able to adjust the volume of the output of the sound of the part, and when the movable body is performing the specific action, the specific sound may be output from the sound output means, and the movable body is performing the specific action and the specific sound is being output from the sound output means, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the operation means is operated.

(b) A jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot game is provided, and the type of jackpot effect symbol combination displayed on the display means at the timing after the specific action is completed is determined by the jackpot game given thereafter. may vary depending on the type of

(c) The movable body is configured to move to the front side of the display means when performing the specific action, and during at least a part of the period during which the movable body performs the specific action, the front side A part or all of the production pattern becomes invisible visually.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 11... Effect display device 12... 1st start opening 13... 2nd start opening 14... Big winning opening 22... Information display panel 40... Main substrate 41... Main CPU 42... Main ROM 43... Main RWM 50... Sub-board 51 Sub-CPU 52 Sub-ROM 53 Sub-RWM 60 Power supply unit 60a Power switch 80 Upper movable body 90 Internal movable body DB Lower button EA1 First production actuator EA2 Second production actuator GS1 First original position sensor GS2... Second original position sensor La... Decorative lamp Sp... Speaker UB... Up button

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It is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the variable game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the start hole, and when a big win is won in a big win lottery conducted with the entry of the game ball into the start hole. In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after the end of a variable game,
a movable body;
an operation control means for controlling the operation of the movable body;
display means;
and a display control means for controlling the display means,
The display means is capable of displaying a combination of the performance symbols of the plurality of symbol rows when the variable game is not executed, and the performance symbols of the plurality of symbol rows fluctuate when the variation game is being executed. It is possible to display the production game to be displayed,
In the performance game, the combination of performance symbols for the big win is displayed at the end of the variable game executed based on the winning of the big win in the big win lottery, while the combination is executed based on the fact that the big win has not been won in the big win lottery. At the end of the variable game that is played, the combination of the production symbols that are out is displayed,
The movable body is capable of performing a specific action,
When the game ball does not enter the starting hole while the movable body is performing the specific action, the effect symbol combination displayed on the display means is the same before and after the specific action. ,
When a game ball enters the starting hole while the movable body is performing the specific action, the effect symbol combination displayed on the display means may be different before and after the specific action,
A variation game in which a game ball enters the starting hole while the movable body is performing the specific action, and the variation game whose execution is suspended triggered by the ball entry becomes a big hit. In some cases, at the timing after the specific action is completed, the combination of performance symbols for a big win may be displayed on the display means,
The movable body is configured to move to the front side of the display means when the specific action is performed,
A gaming machine characterized in that part or all of a performance symbol combination is invisible in a front view during at least a part of a period in which the movable body performs the specific action. sound output means;
sound control means for controlling the sound output means;
operable operating means;
By operating the operation means, it is possible to adjust the volume of the output of at least a part of the sounds output from the sound output means, excluding a specific sound,
When the movable body is performing the specific action and when the specific sound is being output from the sound output means, the volume cannot be adjusted by operating the operation means. Item 1. The gaming machine according to Item 1. sound output means;
sound control means for controlling the sound output means;
operable operating means;
3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the volume can be adjusted by operating the operation means during at least a part of the period during which the movable body performs the specific action.

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