JP7320811B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of holding and storing a predetermined number of prizes up to an upper limit based on winnings to a starting port, and executing a holding effect in which the number corresponding to the holding and storing is displayed in a predetermined manner. As such a game machine, for example, there is a game machine that can change the display mode and execute a holding effect that suggests a win in advance (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-15006

However, the pending effect described in Patent Literature 1 merely suggests a win to the player, and such a pending effect has room for further improvement.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
a storage means capable of storing determination information;
a success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the determination information stored in the storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
From a plurality of game states including a first game state, a second game state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first game state, and a winning game state set when the result of the success/failure determination is a win a game state setting means for setting one game state;
and a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The hit includes a first hit and a second hit,
When the result of the success/failure determination is the first win, the first game state is set after the win game state due to the first win,
When the result of the success/failure determination is the second win, the second game state is set after the win game state due to the second win,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a holding effect in which the number of displays corresponding to the number of the determination information stored in the storage means is displayed in a predetermined manner,
The predetermined mode includes a first mode suggesting that the result of the judgment based on the judgment information corresponding to the display may be the hit, and the judgment information corresponding to the display. A second aspect that suggests that the result of the suitability determination does not become the second hit,
The pending performance is
In the first game state, there are times when the display is shown in the first mode and times when the display is shown in the second mode,
In the second game state, even if the display is shown in the first mode, it is not shown in the second mode,
It is characterized in that the result of the winning/losing determination may be the first winning or the losing during execution of the holding performance in the second mode, but the second winning is not the result.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest in the holding effect.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing; 3 is a block diagram of a sub-control board side according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a jackpot symbol type determination table according to the first embodiment. It is a jackpot game control table according to the first embodiment. It is a game flow according to the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which each shows the specific example of a pending|holding effect|action and suggestion|suggestion effect|presentation. (A) is a first mode selection table, and (B) is a second mode selection table. It is explanatory drawing which each shows the specific example of a pending|holding effect|action and suggestion|suggestion effect|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which each shows the specific example of suggestive production|presentation.

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

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

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

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

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. Further, an operable second input device (hereinafter referred to as "special button") 41 is provided on the right decorative body 32 formed so as to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The electric chew 12D has an actuatable electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where entry of a game ball into the second starting port 12 is impossible or extremely difficult. Then, when the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric tube 12D opens", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is called "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

The winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 2. Also, when a game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to block the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In this way, it is possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the first big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. In addition, the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") having a second big winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter. The second big winning device 15D has an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second big winning hole 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in an open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second big winning opening 15 is also called "closed state". In this manner, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When game balls enter the second big winning hole 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is positioned slightly to the right of the left end of the specific region 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific region 16 directly above it). When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. It is difficult and passes through the non-specific area 17 . The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning hole 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called a first route.

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

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed to the second state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lit so that the light flows repeatedly from left to right. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12, various random numbers (numerical information and determination information) for performing special lottery etc. example) may be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering the game ball) to the first start port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning the game ball to the second start port 12 Various random numbers obtained by (entry) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers (equivalent to judgment information)". Here, the special figure 1 relation random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 relation random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. To the number of special figures 1 reservation that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figures 1 reservation) and the number of special figures 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figures 2 reservations) can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation", and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". In addition, the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number are collectively referred to as "special figure relation random number".

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is not being executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number".

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is formed by unitizing a plurality of devices that mainly produce production. An image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on-board movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "under-board movable device") 56 are mounted on the effect unit 1U.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, and the like, and has a display section 50a capable of displaying patterns and the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k.

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

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, jackpot game effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 , a customer waiting effect, and an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation during the period when the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is valid (operation valid period). A control board") 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls, etc. are provided further behind the image display device 50 of the game board 1. FIG. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls games. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section that controls effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and uses the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.) It is sufficient if the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

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

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

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

In addition, the main control board 100 has a game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and a game CPU 102 for clearing information stored in the game RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) and the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table used in the time saving state ( It is possible to distinguish between time-saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table).

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

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

Auxiliary games include elements (auxiliary game components) that constitute the auxiliary game, that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a game state. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Also, the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination The jackpot pattern type determination is, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, uses one or more jackpot pattern type determination tables as shown in FIG. ) is a judgment for determining It is possible to associate the content of the big win, in other words, the constituent elements of the big win including the game privilege given to the player, for each type of the big win symbol.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting port where the winning caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (that generated the jackpot symbol type determination) was performed. is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish from the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

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

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

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, uses one or more reach determination tables as shown in FIG. This is a judgment for determining whether

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the reach determination table, the reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and the reach determination table (time-saving reach determination table) used in the time-saving state are distinguished. Is possible.

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

3-2-4. Toku-zu variation Toku-zu variation pattern determination uses one or more special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining (special figure variation pattern), and is performed in any case of a big hit or a loss as a result of the big hit determination. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and production flow (production content) of special figure fluctuation production, it is possible to include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination. As a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

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

Each special figure variation pattern determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, as a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and a special figure 1 used in the time saving state It is possible to distinguish from the variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used when the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving state It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol type determination result, or the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a reach loss loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a reach loss.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss. In addition, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss.

Then, the variable display of the special figure of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination is performed by the special figure display device 81 . Then, in the special figure variable display, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed as a display result (special figure lottery result), the next special figure variable display is not performed immediately, and the jackpot game is executed subsequently. be.

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

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

3-2-5. Prefetching determination Pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using one or a plurality of prefetching determination tables as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening related to the starting prize. That is, as the lookahead determination table, a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first start opening 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start opening 12 are used. , can be distinguished.

Also, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with the game state. That is, as the prefetching determination table, the prefetching determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving prefetching determination table) and the prefetching determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving prefetching determination table) are distinguished. Is possible.

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and the second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state. It is possible to distinguish between this and the second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and the time between the start of the jackpot game and the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. In addition, below, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

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

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

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

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

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

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. Pachinko machine PY1, as shown in FIG. It is possible to make it into any game state of "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" can be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state.

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

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time-saving state is set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and compared to the non-time-saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time-saving state, the opening time (eg, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the opening time (eg, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. Also, in the time saving state, using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is (See FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-4, a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the probability variation performance mode includes a probability variation front stage performance mode before the reach is established and a probability variation rear stage performance mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the variable probability front stage effect mode, the probability variable background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the variable probability latter stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

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

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

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. The production pattern is composed of, for example, number patterns of 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production pattern, the production pattern fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special figure, and the production pattern with the end of the variable display of the special figure. stops. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in a section at the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed. The small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are composed of numeral patterns 1-9, for example.

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

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

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for variable display of special symbols, FIG. 17 (B) , along with the start, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different. After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that indicate a failure, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6", in which the symbols on the left and right sides are not the same. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (so-called reach eye), and the reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

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

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. There are a plurality of types of stopping modes that suggest reach-losing, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. indicate. There are a plurality of types of stop modes suggesting a big win, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2", in which the left and right symbols are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the big win determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and as this button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. , an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The button operation prompting image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and a button operation valid period. and an image representing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, when the special button 41 is pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, FIG. , the board movable device 55 is activated, and the board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a from the player's point of view, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Prefetching Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a prefetching effect for the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve in which the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The look-ahead performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "missing", the pending icon HA may be displayed as "*" as a so-called fake effect. In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Moreover, it is not limited to changing the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to change or add as appropriate. For example, it is possible to change the stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure fluctuation production.

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

[1. Main control main processing]
The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

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

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

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main-side timer interrupt processing ( S005) is completed and the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

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

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

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next time (see FIG. 23), and an interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005). etc.

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

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

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

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

In the first start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start sensor. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area be. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. In addition, the first prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first prefetching determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the special figure 1 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination for determining the jackpot pattern type is performed using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot pattern type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

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

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

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, if there are both the special figure 2 reservation number and the special figure 1 reservation number, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are not performed in parallel.

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

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

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

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

The command generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the control of the effect by the following effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[1. Sub control main processing]
The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. The method of updating the random number counter for effect determination for various effects can be, for example, the same method as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This is the same in the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound) along with various effects performed by the image control board 140, and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or).

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

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

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a predetermined cycle (for example, a cycle of 1 msec) is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), watchdog timer processing (S4104), received command analysis Processing (S4105), production timer update processing (S4106), voice control processing (S4107), and production data creation processing (S4108) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, light emission data is generated in order to cause the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light at a timing that matches the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process, which will be described later. is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, based on the performance data created in the performance data creation process, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body performance that operates the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at a predetermined timing. do. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

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

7. Description of Characteristic Points of the First Embodiment A further detailed description will be added below regarding the characteristic points of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), when in the high-probability high-base game state, it is possible to execute a hold effect of displaying a hold icon HA in a special mode described later.

7-1. Main Control Board First, the main control board 100 will be further described. In the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 of the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a and special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b, the variation storage unit common to special figures 1 and 2 (0th storage area) is provided. In addition, the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a of the present embodiment has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Also in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, in the same way as the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, there are four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area ).

7-2. Sub Control Board Next, the sub control board 120 will be further described with reference to FIG. The sub-control board 120 of this embodiment has the above-described effect RAM 124 . Then, as shown in FIG. 27, the effect RAM 124 has a special figure 1 pending effect storage unit 125a that can store the first start winning command or the like specified based on the winning to the first start port 11, A special figure 2 pending effect storage unit 125b capable of storing the second start winning command etc. specified based on the winning of the second start port 12, and the variable effect storage unit common to special figures 1 and 2 (0th storage area) 125c. The special figure 1 suspension effect storage unit 125a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable first special figure suspensions. Also in the special figure 2 pending effect storage unit 125b, in the same way as the special figure 1 pending effect storage unit 125a, four storage areas (first storage area to second 4 storage areas). Furthermore, each storage area of the special figure 1 pending effect storage unit 125a and the special figure 2 pending effect storage unit 125b has a plurality of storage areas including a start winning command storage area capable of storing a start winning command.

7-3. Big Win Symbol Type Determination Subsequently, the big win symbol type determination in the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. 28 . In the jackpot symbol type determination of this embodiment, the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 28 may be used to determine the jackpot symbol type.

Specifically, three types of jackpot patterns (jackpot pattern C, jackpot pattern D and jackpot pattern E) are provided as the jackpot patterns determined by the jackpot pattern type determination in the special figure 2 . In addition, the jackpot where the stop display of the special figure 2 is the jackpot pattern C or the jackpot pattern D corresponds to the first hit. On the other hand, the big hit in which the stop display of the special figure 2 is the big hit symbol E corresponds to the second hit. In this embodiment, the distribution ratios of the jackpot pattern C, jackpot pattern D and jackpot pattern E in the special figure 2 are respectively set to "30%", "30%" and "40%" (see FIG. 28).

7-4. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, there are five types of jackpot games (jackpot game A, jackpot game B, jackpot game C, jackpot game D and jackpot game E) shown in FIG. 29 as jackpot games.

Specifically, in the jackpot game A, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a 1R round game. In addition, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 2R to 8R. Further, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a round game from 9R to 16R. That is, the jackpot game A is substantially a jackpot game of 8R (see FIG. 29).

In the jackpot game B, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a round game of 1R. In addition, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 2R to 8R. Further, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a round game from 9R to 16R. That is, the jackpot game B is also a jackpot game of substantially 8R like the jackpot game A (see FIG. 29).

In the jackpot game C, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a 1R round game. In addition, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 2R to 16R. That is, the jackpot game C is a jackpot game in which the game balls can be substantially entered in all round games (see FIG. 29).

In the jackpot game D, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a round game of 1R. Also, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 2R to 4R. Furthermore, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a round game from 5R to 16R. That is, the jackpot game D is substantially a 4R jackpot game (see FIG. 29).

In the jackpot game E, similarly to the jackpot game D, a round game in which the second big prize winning opening 15 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum is performed as a round game of 1R. Also, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed as a round game from 2R to 4R. Furthermore, a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum is performed as a round game from 5R to 16R. That is, the jackpot game E is, like the jackpot game D, a substantially 4R jackpot game (see FIG. 29).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, a game ball enters the specific area 16 provided in the downstream area of the second big winning hole 15, so that the game state after the big win game is maintained for a predetermined period (special time (ST) period ), is controlled to a high probability high base game state. In addition, if the specific area 16 cannot be entered, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a low-probability high-base game state. That is, this pachinko game machine PY1 is an "ST machine".

In the above-described jackpot game A, jackpot game C, and jackpot game D, the game ball that has entered the second jackpot 15 in the 1R eye can enter the specific area 16 . Specifically, in the 1R-th round game of the jackpot game A, the jackpot game C, and the jackpot game D, the specific area 16 is opened as the second jackpot 15 starts to be opened. Then, the open state is continued for a predetermined period (for example, the period during which the second big winning opening 15 is open).

On the other hand, in the big winning game B and the big winning game E, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 15 in the 1R is substantially unable to enter the specific area 16 . Specifically, in the 1Rth round game of the jackpot game B and the jackpot game E, the specific region 16 is in an open state with the start of opening the second jackpot 15 as in the jackpot game A, the jackpot game C and the jackpot game D. becomes. However, unlike the jackpot game A, the jackpot game C, and the jackpot game D, the specific area 16 is closed 0.1 seconds after it is opened.

In this embodiment, the ST period after the jackpot game in which the ball enters the specific area 16 is the period from after the jackpot game until the variable display of the special figure is executed 10000 times, or the winning of the jackpot before reaching it. The period is up to Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the high-probability, high-base game state after execution of the jackpot game A, jackpot game C, and jackpot game D is substantially continued until the next jackpot is won.

7-5. Game Flow Next, the outline of the game flow in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. A player normally starts a game when the game state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the above-described low-probability low-base game state (normal game state) (see FIG. 30). Then, the player aims to win a prize (enter a ball) into the first prize winning port 11.例文帳に追加

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the above-described special figure 1 determination process based on the winning to the first winning hole 11. FIG. In this embodiment, the above-described jackpot design A, jackpot design B or losing design is selected by the special figure 1 determination process.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the normal game state and the jackpot pattern A is selected, after the jackpot game A in which the ball is entered in the specific area 16 is executed, the game state shifts to a high-probability high-base game state. Further, when a jackpot is won in the normal game state and the jackpot pattern B is selected, the game state shifts to a low probability high base game state after execution of the jackpot game B in which it is difficult to enter the specific area 16.例文帳に追加. In addition, when the winning symbol is selected without winning the jackpot in the normal game state, the normal game state is maintained. In other words, the game state does not change in the case of losing.

When the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is the high-probability high-base game state, the player aims to win a prize (enter a ball) into the second prize-winning port 12.例文帳に追加

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the above-described special figure 2 determination process based on the winning to the second winning hole 11. FIG. In this embodiment, the above-described jackpot design C, jackpot design D, jackpot design E or losing design is selected by the special figure 2 determination process.

As shown in FIG. 30, in this embodiment, when a jackpot is won in a high-probability high-base game state and a jackpot symbol C is selected, after execution of the jackpot game C in which a ball is entered in the specific area 16 , High probability high base game state. Therefore, the player can again play the pachinko game machine PY1 in the high-probability high-base game state even after the big win game C is executed.

Also, when a big win is won in the high-probability high-base game state and the big-win pattern D is selected, the high-probability high-base game state is entered after execution of the big win game D in which the ball is entered in the specific area 16.例文帳に追加Therefore, the player can play the pachinko game machine PY1 in the high-probability, high-base game state again after the execution of the big-win game D, as in the case where the big-win symbol C is selected.

On the other hand, when the jackpot is won in the high-probability high-base game state and the jackpot pattern E is selected, the game state changes to the low-probability high-base game state after the execution of the jackpot game E in which it is difficult to enter the specific area 16. transition to Therefore, after the execution of the jackpot game E, the player is in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in a game state that is more disadvantageous than the high-probability high base game state in terms of the ease of winning the jackpot (easiness of playing the jackpot game). It becomes playable.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the high-probability high-base gaming state, the high-probability high-base gaming state is substantially maintained (continued) until the jackpot is won. Therefore, when no jackpot is won in the high-probability high-base game state and a losing pattern is selected, the high-probability high-base game state is continued. That is, in the case of a loss, the game state (high-probability high-base game state) is not transferred (does not change).

When the game state is the low-probability high-base game state, the player aims to win a prize (enter a ball) into the second prize-winning port 12 in the same manner as in the case of the high-probability high-base game state. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the above-described special figure 2 determination process based on the winning to the second winning hole 11. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the present embodiment, when a jackpot is won in a low-probability high-base game state and a jackpot symbol C is selected, after execution of the jackpot game C in which a ball is entered in the specific area 16 , High probability high base game state. Therefore, after the execution of the jackpot game C, the player finds the pachinko game machine PY1 in a game state more advantageous than the low-probability high-base game state in terms of the ease of winning the jackpot (easiness of playing the jackpot game). It becomes possible to play with.

Also when the jackpot pattern D is selected in the low-probability high-base game state, similarly to when the jackpot pattern C is selected, after the jackpot game D in which the ball is entered in the specific area 16 is executed, the high-probability high It will be in the base game state. Therefore, after the execution of the jackpot game D, the player finds the pachinko game machine PY1 in a game state that is more advantageous than the low-probability high-base game state in terms of the ease of winning the jackpot (easiness of playing the jackpot game). It becomes possible to play with.

On the other hand, when the jackpot is won in the low-probability high-base game state and the jackpot pattern E is selected, the low-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high base game state are executed after the execution of the jackpot game E in which it is difficult to enter the specific area 16. Become. In other words, the player can play the pachinko gaming machine PY1 again in the low-probability high-base gaming state even after the execution of the jackpot game (see FIG. 30).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the low-probability high-base gaming state is achieved by continuously executing variable display of special symbols (special symbols) a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment), or by winning a jackpot. It ends when the jackpot game is executed. Therefore, when a losing symbol is selected and the variable display is the 100th consecutive time, the game state is shifted to a low-probability low-base game state (normal game state) (see FIG. 30). Therefore, the variable display of the next special figure will be executed in the low probability low base game state (normal game state). On the other hand, when a losing symbol is selected and the variable display is less than the 100th consecutive time, the low-probability high-base game state is continued.

7-6. Suspension Effect Next, the suspension effect in this embodiment will be further described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. FIG. In the hold effect of the present embodiment, when the game state is the high probability high base game state, the hold icon HA and the icon TA can be displayed in a special mode (corresponding to a special mode).

7-6-1. Special mode The special mode is a display mode different from the normal mode shown in Figs. 20 and 31 (A) (corresponding to the normal mode, for example, a display mode using images of "○" and "☆"). . Specifically, it is a display mode using an image in which the character string "relief" is written in an elliptical frame, as shown in FIG. 31(B).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, by displaying the pending icon HA and the icon TA in the above-described special mode, it is suggested to the player that the jackpot pattern E is not stopped and displayed in a variable display corresponding to these icons. .

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 described above, when the game state is the high-probability high-base game state and the jackpot is won and the jackpot pattern C (or the jackpot pattern D) is selected, that The high probability high base game state is continued even after the jackpot game. Further, even when a losing symbol is selected in the high-probability high-base game state, the high-probability high-base game state is continued.

On the other hand, when the jackpot is won but the jackpot pattern E is selected, the state shifts to the low-probability high-base game state ("fall") after the jackpot game E is executed. Therefore, when the game state is the high-probability high-base game state, the player tends to desire the high-probability high-base game state to continue. In other words, there is a tendency to think that it is not preferable that the jackpot symbol E is selected even if the jackpot is won.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the reserved icon HA or the icon TA is displayed in the special mode, the player can display the second special symbol (special figure 2) in variable display corresponding to the various icons in the special mode. It is possible to grasp in advance that the jackpot symbol E is not stop-displayed. Therefore, based on the result of the variable display of the special figure 2 corresponding to the various icons displayed in the special mode, the game state shifts from the high-probability high-base game state to the low-probability high-base game state ("fall"). You don't have to worry about putting it away. In other words, the player can watch the variable display corresponding to the various icons of the special mode with peace of mind from the viewpoint that the game state does not "fall".

In addition, if the special figure fluctuation production accompanying the variable display according to the various icons of the special mode becomes "reach (reach production)" such as N reach, SP reach, etc., if it becomes a big hit through that reach, that As a jackpot, a jackpot that becomes a high-probability high base game state after the jackpot game is decided. Therefore, the player can enjoy the special figure fluctuation effect after the reach with high expectations.

7-6-2. In the case of additionally displaying the pending icon while the pending icon is displayed in the normal mode, in the pending effect of the present embodiment, the winning of the second start port 12 occurs during the high probability high base game state, and the special figure 2 pending When the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the storage unit 105b, the latest pending icon HA is added in the special mode, and the pending icon HA and the icon TA displayed in the normal mode are also switched to the special mode. obtain.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 31A, the hold icon HA is displayed in the normal mode in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the display area 50d, and the normal mode is displayed in the icon display area 50e. A description will be given of the case of the suspension effect in which the icon TA is displayed. In such a case, when the second starting port 12 wins, the game control microcomputer 101 of the main control board 100 stores the special figure 2 related random number in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b along with the winning. At the same time, it generates a second start winning command specified based on the winning to the second start port 12 . Then, the second start winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board 120 .

When the production control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 receives the second starting winning command, it is stored in the above-described second special figure holding production storage unit 125b. Then, a hold icon HA is additionally displayed in the third display area 50d3.

At that time, the effect control microcomputer 120 is stored in each storage area of the second special figure pending effect storage unit 125b and the information stored in the storage area of the variation effect storage unit 125c (second start winning command etc. ), it is determined whether or not the big hit pattern E is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special figure 2 corresponding to all the various icons.

When the jackpot symbol E is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special figure 2 corresponding to at least one of various icons, the pending icon HA added to the third display area 50d3 is displayed in the normal mode.

On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern E is not stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special figure 2 corresponding to all the various icons, the effect control microcomputer 120 subsequently displays the pending icon HA to be added to the third display area 50d3. A lottery is held to decide whether or not to display in a special mode.

Specifically, for example, using the first mode selection table shown in FIG. 32A, a lottery is drawn to determine whether the hold icon HA to be added to the third display area 50d3 is to be displayed in a special mode. In the present embodiment, the distribution rate for additionally displaying the hold icon HA in the special mode is set to "10%", and the distribution rate for additionally displaying in the normal mode is set to "90%" (see FIG. 32(A)). . Therefore, the hold icon HA can be additionally displayed in a moderately special mode.

The effect control microcomputer 120 displays the pending icon HA to be added to the third display area 50d3 in the normal mode when the result of the lottery is the "normal mode". On the other hand, in the case of the "special mode", the pending icon HA to be added to the third display area 50d3 is displayed in the special mode.

In this embodiment, when the suspended icon HA and the icon TA are displayed in the normal mode and the suspended icon HA is added in the special mode, the mode of the suspended icon HA and the icon TA being displayed in the normal mode is changed to Switch to a special mode. Specifically, when the hold icon HA is added in the special mode, the hold icon HA in the normal mode displayed in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 shown in FIG. , and the icon TA in the normal mode displayed in the icon display area 50e are switched to the special mode as shown in FIG. 31(B).

7-6-3. When a pending icon is additionally displayed while the pending icon is being displayed in a special mode In the pending effect of the present embodiment, when the latest pending icon HA is displayed in a special mode, the winning to the second starting port 12 When the special figure 2 relation random number is remembered in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b based on, there are times when the reservation icon HA is additionally displayed in the special mode and additionally displayed in the normal mode.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 33A, the hold icon HA is displayed in a special mode in the first display area 50d1, the second display area 50d2, and the third display area 50d3 of the display area 50d, and the icon A description will be given of the case of the suspension effect in which the icon TA is displayed in the normal mode in the display area 50e. Note that the diagram shown in FIG. 33A is the same diagram as FIG. 31B described above.

In such a case, when the second start port 12 wins, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related random number in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b accordingly, and to the second start port 12 , generates a second start winning command specified based on the winning of , and transmits it to the sub-control board 120 .

When receiving the second start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores it in the above-described second special figure pending effect storage unit 125b, and additionally displays a pending icon HA in the fourth display area 50d4. . At that time, a lottery is made to determine whether or not to display the pending icon HA in a special mode.

Specifically, for example, using the second mode selection table shown in FIG. 32(B), a lottery is drawn to determine whether the hold icon HA to be added to the fourth display area 50d4 is displayed in a special mode or in a normal mode. More specifically, based on the second starting prize winning command corresponding to the additionally displayed pending icon HA, the lottery is drawn with reference to the symbols stopped and variably displayed according to the pending icon HA.

When the pattern stopped and displayed in a variable display corresponding to the additionally displayed pending icon HA is the jackpot pattern E, the distribution rate for additionally displaying the pending icon HA in the special mode is "0%" and added in the normal mode. The displayed distribution rate is "100%" (see FIG. 32(B)). That is, in such a case, the configuration is such that the additionally displayed pending icon HA is not displayed in a special manner.

In addition, when the symbols stopped and displayed in variable display according to the additionally displayed pending icon HA are the jackpot symbol C or the jackpot symbol D, the distribution rate for additionally displaying the pending icon HA in a special mode is set to 20%. ”, and the distribution rate additionally displayed in the normal mode is “80%”.

In addition, when the symbol stopped and displayed in variable display according to the additionally displayed pending icon HA is a missing symbol, the allocation rate for additionally displaying the pending icon HA in a special mode and the distribution rate for additionally displaying the pending icon HA in a normal mode are determined. Both fractions are set to "50%".

When the result of the lottery is the "normal mode", the effect control microcomputer 120 displays the pending icon HA to be added to the fourth display area 50d4 in the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 33(B). On the other hand, in the case of the "special mode", as shown in FIG. 33(C), the hold icon HA to be added to the fourth display area 50d4 is displayed in a special mode.

In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1 capable of executing a holding effect in which the holding icon HA is additionally displayed in both the special mode and the normal mode after the holding icon HA being displayed in the special mode, the holding icon HA being displayed in the special mode is displayed. When the pending icon HA is additionally displayed later in the normal mode instead of the special mode, the player suspects that the symbols stopped and displayed in variable display according to the additionally displayed pending icon HA may be the jackpot symbol E. tend to For example, as shown in the second mode selection table of FIG. 32(B), when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in a variable display corresponding to the additionally displayed hold icon HA is the jackpot symbol E, it is not a special mode. This is for additionally displaying the pending icon HA in the normal mode.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the special figure 2 determination process, when the special figure 2 related random number in which the special figure 2 related random number is selected in the special figure 2 determination process is stored, the normal mode The probability of being additionally displayed in a special mode is lower than the probability of being additionally displayed in . As a result, the player can expect to win a big win advantageous to the player with respect to the additionally displayed reserved icon HA in the normal mode. Therefore, when the hold icon HA is additionally displayed in the normal mode, it is possible to prevent the player from suspecting that the symbol stopped and displayed in the variable display is the jackpot symbol E.

7-7. Suggestive Effect Next, the suggestive effect in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 31, 33 and 34. FIG. The suggestive effect is an effect for suggesting execution of a pending effect in which at least one of the pending icon HA and the icon TA is displayed in a special manner. The suggesting effect is executed when the suspending effect in which at least one of the suspending icon HA and the icon TA is displayed in a special mode is performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31(B), an effect of displaying an image SG in which the character string "SAFE" is written in an elliptical frame is displayed in the lower center of the display section 50a. In this embodiment, the character size (font size) of the character string "SAFE" in the image SG is larger than the character string "safe" in the image used in the special mode. Therefore, the image SG used for the suggestive effect is more likely to attract the player's attention than the reserved icon HA or the icon TA in the special mode. Therefore, a player who does not notice that the pending icon HA or the like is displayed in a special manner can notice it through the execution of the suggestive effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, execution of the suggestion effect is started at the timing when the pending icon HA or the like is displayed in a special mode. Then, as shown in each figure of FIG. 33, while the pending icon HA and the like are displayed in a special mode, a suggestive effect is also performed. As shown in FIGS. 34(A) and 34(B), the suggestive effect is executed at the time when neither the special mode pending icon HA nor the icon TA is displayed on the display unit 50a. finish. Therefore, through execution of the suggestive effect, the player can easily understand that the pending icon HA and the icon TA in the pending effect are displayed in a special mode.

8. Effect of the First Embodiment As described above in detail, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the suspension effect of displaying the suspension icon HA and the icon TA is performed in a special mode, the suspension icon If the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special figure 2 corresponding to HA, the jackpot pattern C or the jackpot pattern D other than the jackpot pattern E is determined. Therefore, the player can look forward to the determination result (variable display stop display) with a high sense of anticipation.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the hold icon HA additionally displayed in the third display area 50d3 of FIG. 31(B), other hold icons HA ( Both the hold icon HA) in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 and the icon TA are in a special mode. Therefore, the player can look forward to the stop display of the variable display a plurality of times according to the pending icon HA and the icon TA.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 31(A), the pending icon HA and the icon TA that have already been displayed in the normal mode are switched to the special mode as shown in FIG. It is possible for the player to look forward to the stop display of the variable display corresponding to HA and the icon TA.

Further, in the pending effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33A, when the latest pending icon HA (holding icon HA additionally displayed in the third display area 50d3) is displayed in a special mode, , as shown in FIG. 33(B), when the pending icon HA is additionally displayed in the special mode (see FIG. 33(B)), and when the pending icon HA is additionally displayed in the normal mode (FIG. 33(C) See). Therefore, it is possible for the player to expect whether or not the suspension effect indicating the suspension icon HA in the special mode will continue.

In addition, in the suspension effect of the present embodiment, when the suspension icon HA associated with the storage of the special figure 2 related random number, in which the stop display of the variable display is the jackpot symbol C or the jackpot symbol D, is additionally displayed, it is additionally displayed in the normal mode. The probability of being additionally displayed in a special mode is lower than the probability of being displayed. As a result, the player can expect to win a big win advantageous to the player with respect to the reserved icon HA additionally displayed in the normal mode.

In addition, in the suspension effect of the present embodiment, the execution of the suggestive effect allows the player to reliably grasp that the suspension icon HA and the icon TA in the suspension effect are special modes.

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

In the above-described first embodiment, the latest pending icon HA (display) is added in a special mode (special mode), and the pending icon HA and the icon TA (display) that were displayed in the normal mode are also special. The configuration is such that the mode can be switched. However, the configuration may be such that the latest display is only added in a special mode, and the display shown in the normal mode is not switched to the special mode.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, when the pending icon HA (display) to be added is displayed in a special mode (special mode), the pending icon HA is displayed in a special mode from the time of the additional display. and However, at the timing of additional display, the suspension icon HA may be temporarily displayed in a normal mode (normal mode), and then at a predetermined timing, the normal mode may be switched to a special mode. As the predetermined timing, for example, when moving to another pending icon display area 50d or the icon display area 50e, when executing (or after) a special effect such as a cut-in effect, or when transitioning to reach etc.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, at the same time as the latest pending icon HA (display) is displayed in the special mode (special mode), the pending icon HA displayed in the normal mode (normal mode) and the relevant The icon TA is also configured to be switchable to a special mode. However, the display in the normal mode may be switched to the special mode after the timing at which the latest display is displayed in the special mode.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, at the same time as the latest pending icon HA (display) is displayed in a special mode (special mode), all icons displayed in a normal mode (normal mode) (holding icon HA and the icon TA) can be switched to a special mode. However, a configuration may be adopted in which a part of the display of a plurality of normal modes can be switched to a special mode.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, after the hold icon HA (display) being displayed in the special mode (special mode), the display is additionally displayed in the special mode or in the normal mode (normal mode). In the possible pachinko game machine PY1 (gaming machine), when the display accompanying the storage of the special figure 2 related random number in which the jackpot pattern C or the jackpot pattern D is selected in the special figure 2 determination process is additionally displayed, The probability of being additionally displayed in a special mode is lower than the probability of being additionally displayed in a normal mode. However, in such a case, the probability of additional display in a special mode may be higher than the probability of additional display in a normal mode. According to such a configuration, the player can indicate that he or she will win a jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player by the additionally displayed pending icon HA in the normal mode. Also, in such a case, the probability that the display will be additionally displayed in the normal mode and the probability that the display will be additionally displayed in the special mode may be equal.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the latest pending icon HA or the icon TA (latest display) is displayed in a special mode (special mode), the pending icon HA (display) is added in a special mode. and when the pending icon HA (display) is added in a normal mode (normal mode). However, when the latest display is displayed in a special manner, the configuration may be such that the pending icon HA (display) is added in a normal manner. Specifically, for example, when the holding effect as shown in FIG. 33(A) is being executed, the holding effect as shown in FIG. A configuration that does not execute such a pending effect) can be mentioned.

According to such a configuration, since the pending icon HA is added in the normal mode regardless of the special figure-related random number (determining information) stored in the game RAM 104 (storage means), based on the display, which It is difficult for the player to recognize whether the judgment result can be obtained.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the configuration is such that the suspension icon HA (display) or the like can be shown in a special mode (special mode) for the suspension effect when the high-probability high-base game state is controlled. . However, it may be possible to display the pending effect in a game state other than the high-probability high-base game state in a special manner. That is, it is possible to display in a special manner the suspension effect when the game state is controlled to the low-probability high-base game state, the low-probability low-base game state, or the high-probability low-base game state. It's okay.

In the first embodiment, the information for determination is the special figure 2 relation random number of the special figure relation random number, but it may be the special figure 1 relation random number of the special figure relation random number. Also, the special symbol-related random numbers include a special symbol random number for performing a hit determination, and a winning symbol type random number for performing a winning symbol type determination if the result of the hitting determination is a hit. In other words, the hit determination is performed using a predetermined random number, and the hit design determination is performed using a different random number. However, one random number may be used for both winning determination and winning symbol determination.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the first win is defined as a jackpot (jackpot with jackpot pattern C and jackpot with jackpot pattern D) in which the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a high-probability, high-base game state, and the second jackpot is a jackpot. The hit is defined as a jackpot (jackpot of jackpot pattern E) in which the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a low-probability high-base game state. In other words, regarding the probability of winning in the game state after the big win game, the second win is more disadvantageous to the player than the first win. However, for example, the first win is a win in which the game state after the big win game is controlled to the high probability high base game state, and the second win is the game state after the big win game is controlled to the high probability low base game state. It may be a controlled hit. That is, in the base state of the game state after the big win game, the second win may be a win more disadvantageous to the player than the first win.

Further, for example, the first win is a win in which the game state after the big win game is controlled to the high probability high base game state, and the second win is the game state after the big win game is controlled to the low probability low base game state. It may be a controlled hit. In other words, with respect to the base state and winning probability of the game states after the big win game, the second win may be a win that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first win.

Further, for example, the first win is a win in which the game state after the big win game is controlled to the low probability high base game state, and the second win is the game state after the big win game is controlled to the low probability low base game state. It may be a controlled hit. That is, in the base state of the game state after the big win game, the second win may be a win more disadvantageous to the player than the first win.

Also, for example, the first win is a win in which the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the high-probability low-base game state, and the second win is the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the low-probability low-base game state. It may be a controlled hit. In other words, with respect to the winning probability in the game state after the big win game, the second win may be a win more disadvantageous to the player than the first win.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, regarding the game state after the big win game, the second win is a win more disadvantageous to the player than the first win. However, for example, with respect to the number of prize balls that the player can obtain in a winning game, the second win may be a win that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first win. Specifically, for example, the number of the substantial round games of the winning game executed in conjunction with the winning of the second winning is the substantial round game of the winning game executed in conjunction with the winning of the first winning. It may be less than the number of hits.

In the above-described first embodiment, the normal mode is the display mode using the images of "○" and "☆" shown in FIG. 20 and the like, and the special mode is the oval frame shown in FIG. A display mode using an image with the character string "peace of mind" written inside was adopted. However, the special mode may be any mode that is different from the normal mode. A display mode may be used. Further, for example, a display mode using an image other than an elliptical shape and an image that is not used in a normal mode may be used. Further, for example, a display mode using colors that are not used in a normal mode may be used.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the display is the pending icon HA and the icon TA displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 consisting of a liquid crystal display. However, a display consisting of one or more dots, for example by a dot indicator, is also possible. In the case of such a configuration, as a special aspect, there are aspects such as a combination of dots (in the case of a display consisting of a plurality of dots) and a luminescent color (in the case of a display consisting of one or a plurality of dots) different from the normal aspect. mentioned.

Also, for example, a display consisting of one or a plurality of segments by a 7-segment display may be used. In the case of such a configuration, as a special aspect, there are aspects such as a combination of segments (in the case of a display consisting of a plurality of segments) and a luminescent color (in the case of a display consisting of one or a plurality of segments) that are different from the normal aspect. mentioned.

Alternatively, for example, a display consisting of one or more LEDs may be used. In such a case, as a special aspect, there are aspects such as a combination of LEDs (in the case of a display consisting of a plurality of LEDs) and a luminescent color (in the case of a display consisting of one or a plurality of LEDs) that is different from the normal aspect. .

Further, in the first embodiment, two kinds of first wins (a big win of the big win pattern C and a big win of the big win pattern D) are provided. However, one type, or three or more types may be used. In addition, the second hit was one type (hit of the jackpot pattern E). However, two or more types may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the suggestive effect is the effect using the image SG in which the character string "SAFE" is written in the elliptical frame shown in FIG. 31 and the like. However, for example, an effect using an image describing a character string other than the character string "SAFE" may be used. Also, for example, an effect using an image other than an elliptical image may be used.

Also, the suggestion performance is executed when the suspension performance in which at least one icon (display) of the suspension icon HA and the icon TA is displayed in a special mode (special mode) is performed. However, the configuration may be such that the suggestive effect is executed during part of the period during which such a pending effect is being performed. Specifically, for example, a suggestive effect is performed during execution of a pending effect in which a pending icon is displayed in a special manner, and a suggestive effect is performed during execution of a pending effect in which only the icon is displayed in a special manner. There is a configuration that does not perform.

Moreover, although such a pending effect is performed, the suggestive effect may not be performed at times.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, when the holding effect in which at least one of the holding icon HA and the icon TA (display) is displayed in a special mode (special mode) is performed, 1 It was configured to execute a suggestive production. However, when a plurality of displays are shown in a special manner, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of suggestive effects corresponding to each of the plurality of displays are performed.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed, but only the pending icon HA may be displayed. Alternatively, only the icon TA may be displayed.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the pending icon HA (display) or the like is displayed in a special manner (special manner), the display is continuously shown in the special manner. However, a configuration in which the display is not continuously shown in a special manner may be used. Specifically, for example, a configuration in which a display in a special mode and a display in a normal mode are alternately displayed may be used. Further, for example, a configuration in which a display of a special mode is shown while repeating appearance and disappearance is also possible.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the game RAM 104 provided on the main control board 100 is used as the storage means. Alternatively, the image RAM 143 and the VRAM 146 of the image control board 140 may be used.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, when the hold icon HA (display) is additionally displayed, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to show it in a special mode (special mode). However, the configuration may be such that the display is added in a special manner without performing such a lottery.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1, which is the so-called "first type" and "dejipachi", is shown as the game machine. However, there are so-called "third-class" and "proprietary" pachinko machines, as well as so-called "first-class" pachinko machines and "second-class" pachinko machines. It may be a pachinko game machine called "one type and two types mixed".

In addition, when the predetermined condition is established, in the first embodiment, it is when the above-described special figure 2 determination process is performed.

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

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The invention according to means A1 is
A storage means (game RAM 104) capable of storing judgment information (special figure 2 relation random number) for judging whether or not it hits when a predetermined condition is established,
Equipped with an effect execution means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The hits include a first win (a jackpot where the stop display of the special figure 2 is a big win symbol C or a big win symbol D) and a second win that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first win (special figure 2 There is a jackpot where the stop display of is a jackpot symbol E),
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a holding effect (effect shown in FIG. 20 etc.) that can show the display of the number corresponding to the determination information stored in the storage means in a predetermined manner,
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the suspension effect, the display (suspension icon HA, etc.) is sometimes shown in a special mode (a special mode shown in FIG. 31, etc.) that suggests that the second win is not achieved. (Pachinko machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the holding effect showing the display in a special mode is executed, if the player wins the win, the advantageous win is confirmed, so the player can judge with a high sense of expectation. It is possible to look forward to the results.

The invention according to means A2 is
The gaming machine according to means A1,
In the holding effect, when the latest display among the displays is displayed in the special mode while the display is displayed in the normal mode (normal mode) different from the special mode, the normal mode is displayed. The game machine is characterized in that the display mode indicated by is sometimes switched to the special mode.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, in the pending effect, the latest display and other displays are also in a special mode, so that the player can look forward to the results of the judgments made multiple times. Moreover, since the display that has already been displayed in the normal mode is switched to the special mode, the player can expect again the judgment result corresponding to the display.

The invention according to means A3 is
The gaming machine according to means A2,
In the holding effect, when the latest display among the displays is shown in the special mode, the display is added in the special mode and the display is added in the normal mode. It is a game machine characterized by having a time.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible for the player to expect whether or not the holding effect showing the display in the special mode will continue.

The invention according to means A4 is
The gaming machine according to means A3,
When the display is added based on the storage of the determination information determined to be the first win in the pending effect being executed, the display is added in the normal mode. The game machine is characterized in that the probability of addition in the special mode is lower than the probability.

In the pending effect, when the display is added in the normal mode after the latest display in the special mode, the player determines that the second hit is determined as the determination information corresponding to the added display. It is easy to suspect that the information for use may have been stored.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine having the above configuration, the display associated with the storage of the determination information determined as the first win is added in a special manner rather than the probability of being added in a normal manner. By lowering the probability, the player can expect the first win to be advantageous to the player even in the normal mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having doubts as described above.

The invention according to means A5 is
The gaming machine according to means A2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the pending effect, the display is added in the normal mode when the latest display among the displays is displayed in the special mode.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since the display is added in a normal manner regardless of the stored determination information, it is difficult for the player to recognize the possible determination result based on the display.

The invention according to means A6 is
A gaming machine according to means A1, means A2, means A3, means A4 or means A5,
The production executing means is
Suggestion effect (effect using image SG shown in FIG. 31(B), etc.) for suggesting execution of such a suspension effect during execution of the suspension effect in which the display is shown in the special mode is a gaming machine characterized by being able to execute

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the execution of the suggestive effect in the pending effect allows the player to reliably grasp that the display in the pending effect is a special mode.

100... Main control board 101... Game control microcomputer 104... Game RAM (storage means)
120...Sub control board (effect executing means)
121... Production control microcomputer HA... Hold icon (display)
PY1: Pachinko machine (game machine)
SG...Image TA...Relevant icon (display)

Claims (1)

a storage means capable of storing determination information;
a success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the determination information stored in the storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
From a plurality of game states including a first game state, a second game state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first game state, and a winning game state set when the result of the success/failure determination is a win a game state setting means for setting one game state;
and a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The hit includes a first hit and a second hit,
When the result of the success/failure determination is the first win, the first game state is set after the win game state due to the first win,
When the result of the success/failure determination is the second win, the second game state is set after the win game state due to the second win,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a holding effect in which the number of displays corresponding to the number of the determination information stored in the storage means is displayed in a predetermined manner,
The predetermined mode includes a first mode suggesting that the result of the judgment based on the judgment information corresponding to the display may be the hit, and the judgment information corresponding to the display. A second aspect that suggests that the result of the suitability determination does not become the second hit,
The pending performance is
In the first game state, there are times when the display is shown in the first mode and times when the display is shown in the second mode,
In the second game state, even if the display is shown in the first mode, it is not shown in the second mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that, while the holding performance in the second mode is being executed, the result of the win/fail judgment may be the first hit or the loss, but the second win is not.

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