JP7320815B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventional pachinko machines include a game machine that can perform a hit judgment to determine whether or not a game ball enters the starting hole on the condition that the game ball enters the start hole, and can execute a variable effect based on the result of the hit judgment. Are known.

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 capable of executing the above-mentioned variable production, a ready-to-win production (specific production) is performed in which a production character appears during the execution of the variable production, and it is possible to determine a hit by the ready-to-win production. suggesting sexuality.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2013-163108

However, since there are many gaming machines capable of executing a specific effect in which the effect character appears as described in Patent Document 1, simply having the effect character appear in the specific effect may lack interest. , there is room for improvement in this respect.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A game control means that makes it possible to perform a determination process as to whether or not it will be a hit based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined ready-to-win effect suggesting the possibility that the determination result is a win in a determination result suggesting effect suggesting the determination result based on the determination result of the determination process. on the machine,
Equipped with operation means that can be operated by the player,
The production control means is
making it possible to select a selected effect character from among a plurality of effect characters based on the operation of the operating means;
In the production mode of the predetermined reach production,
At a predetermined timing in the predetermined ready-to-win effect, a common common effect character different from the plurality of effect characters appears without the appearance of the selected effect character and the non-selected effect character different from the selected effect character. a first production mode;
A second effect in which the non-selected effect character and the common effect character appear together at the predetermined timing while suggesting that the determination result is more likely to be a win than in the first effect mode. mode and
A third performance mode in which the selected performance character and the common performance character appear together at the predetermined timing while suggesting that the determination result has a higher possibility than in the second performance mode. It is a gaming machine characterized by having

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

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; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a customer waiting production|presentation. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing; It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment. (A) A table showing the allocation rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "non-time saving state" and "jackpot" of this embodiment, (B) "non-time saving state" of this embodiment and It is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "loss with reach", and is selected in the case of (C) "non-time saving state" and "loss without reach" of this embodiment It is a table showing the distribution rate of Toku-zu 1 variation pattern. (A) A table showing selection ratios of story reach production modes (at the time of initial setting), (B) Table showing selection ratios of story reach production modes (production character A setting), and (C) story reach (D) is a table showing the selection ratio of the effect mode (effect character B setting) of (D) Story Reach (effect character C setting). (A) A table showing the selection ratio of the effect mode of the joint fight reach (at the time of initial setting, effect character A setting), (B) A table showing the selection ratio of the effect mode of the joint fight reach (effect character B setting), (C) A table showing selection ratios of production modes of joint fighting ready-to-win (production character C setting). FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example for explaining customization of effects; It is an example of production which shows the case where story reach is performed at the time of initial setting. This is an effect example showing a case where story reach is performed when a effect character is set. This is an example of an effect showing a case where joint battle reach is performed at the time of initial setting or when effect character A is set. This is an example of an effect showing a case where a joint fight reach is performed when the effect character B is set. This is an example of an effect showing a case where a joint fight reach is performed when the effect character C is set. 4 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing according to the embodiment; 6 is a flowchart of customization setting processing according to the embodiment; 6 is a flowchart of customization setting processing according to the embodiment; It is a flow chart of the variation effect start processing of the present embodiment.

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

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is the first 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 an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22.例文帳に追加Further, the front door 23 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. Furthermore, a select button 42 (operating means) is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 at a location beside the normal button 40 . The select button 42 is, for example, a cross key that enables selection in four directions (up, down, left, and right).

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, 10R), 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". 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 acquired. 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 according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure fluctuation effect (variation effect), suspension effect, jackpot game effect), customer waiting effect, operation promoting effect to encourage operation during the period when the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is valid (operation effective period), etc., hereinafter referred to as "sub 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. In the present embodiment, the production RAM 124 stores customization information of the production characters (information of the set production character A, information of the set production character B, information of the production character B, etc.) in the customer waiting production described later. Information of production character C), customized information of LOGO cut-in notice (such as a table of expected jackpot level of set LOGO cut-in notice), and customized information of movable body production (set jackpot expectation of movable body production) degree table, etc.) are stored. 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 (game control means) includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, and a game RAM (Random Access) that is used as a work memory. Memory) 104 and a game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing programs stored in a game ROM 103 .

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

In addition, the main control board 100 has a game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and 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 pays out prize balls using the prize ball payout device 73 and the rental ball payout device 74 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. Or pay out rental balls. The number of game balls to be paid out 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. The performance control microcomputer 121 (performance control means) includes a performance ROM 123 storing a program or the like for controlling performance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and A performance CPU 122 for executing a program stored in a performance ROM 123 is included.

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, a special button detection switch 41a, and a select button detection switch 42a. 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. The select button detection switch 42a detects that the select button 42 has been pressed. Each detection switch 40a, 41a, 42a 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. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 corresponds to "establishment of a predetermined condition".

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 10R, the round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 10R (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. When the customer waiting effect mode is set, a customer waiting effect (hereinafter also referred to as demo effect) is performed. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(A-1), the display unit 50a waits for a selection to perform settings related to the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 (volume adjustment, customization of effect characters described later, etc.). Image G200 is displayed. Settings related to effects are displayed on the display unit 50a in the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, story reach (specific effect, specific reach effect), and joint fight reach (specific effect, specific reach effect), which will be described later. customization related to the selection of an effect character to be displayed, customization of the degree of expectation for a big win with LOGO cut-in notice on the display unit 50a, customization of the degree of expectation for a big win effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and the like. In addition, the brightness setting (“light amount setting”) of the display unit 50a may be included. In addition, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a customer waiting demonstration image G202 different from the selected waiting image 200 may also be displayed. The customer waiting demonstration image G202 is an image that can be produced using the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, such as the appearance of the main character of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As a result, it is possible to make the pachinko game machine PY1 stand out in the game hall where it is installed by enhancing the interest in the customer waiting production mode.

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 HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 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 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.

4-5. Customer Waiting Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect when the customer waiting effect mode is set. The customer waiting effect may be performed before the special figure fluctuation after the power is turned on, or when the next special figure fluctuation is not started for a predetermined time after the special figure fluctuation. The customer waiting effect is performed as shown in FIG. 23, for example, when the next special figure variation after the special figure variation is not performed for a predetermined time. In this embodiment, the standby image displayed by the customer waiting effect basically changes in four stages.

FIG. 23(A) shows a state (symbol stop image) in which the stop display of the effect symbol EZ in the special symbol fluctuation effect is performed in the daytime normal background image G102 in the display section 50a. In addition, the small pattern KZ is also stopped and displayed in the upper left area.

FIG. 23B shows a state in which the selected standby image G200 is displayed. The selection standby image G200 can be customized with respect to the setting of the effect character, customized with the LOGO cut-in notice, and with the expectation level of the big win of the movable body effect by pressing the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42. It is a standby image showing transition to an image for customizing. The selection standby image G200 is also a standby image indicating that the set volume can be changed by pressing the left button or the right button of the select button 42 . In addition, the effect symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ which are stopped and displayed are also shown.

FIG. 23C shows a state in which the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed. The hole code corresponding image G201 is a standby image that shows the main character and the name of the game parlor corresponding to the hole code information. The hole code information is information that can be displayed by inputting a predetermined number of digits corresponding to each game arcade.

FIG. 23D shows a state in which the customer waiting demonstration image G202 is displayed. The customer waiting demonstration image G202 of this embodiment is a standby image showing a battle between the main character and the enemy character in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. This customer waiting demonstration image G202 can appropriately appeal the pachinko game machine PY1 to players who are hesitant about which game machine to use in the game arcade.

Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, when the special figure fluctuation production ends and the stop display of the production pattern EZ continues for a predetermined time (about 30 seconds) (see FIG. 23 (A)), the selection waits. Image G200 is displayed (see FIG. 23(B)). Further, when the selected standby image G200 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 30 seconds), next, the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed (see FIG. 23(C)). Further, when the hall code corresponding image G201 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 30 seconds), next, a customer waiting demonstration image G202 is displayed (see FIG. 23(E)). When the customer waiting demonstration image G202 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 30 seconds), the selected waiting image G200 is next displayed (see FIG. 23B).

That is, as shown in FIG. 23, the customer waiting effect of the present embodiment includes a selected standby demonstration effect in which a selected standby image G200 can be displayed and a hall code corresponding image G201 can be displayed during a period in which no special figure variation is performed. It is possible to repeatedly execute the demonstration effect corresponding to the hall code and the specific demonstration effect in which the customer waiting demo image G202 can be displayed in this order. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation is started during the customer waiting production, the customer waiting production is finished, and the special figure fluctuation production can be executed.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27. FIG. 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 operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 26, the processing relating to the special figure display 81 and the big winning device (first big winning device 14D and second big winning device 15D) is divided into four stages. A "special action status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. Then, when the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1302), and the "special action status" is "2". In case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304) is performed, and when "special action status" is "3" (NO in both S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305) , Special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4" (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), special electric accessary product processing (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

In the special symbol waiting process (S1302), a random value such as a jackpot random number acquired in the starting sensor detection process (see FIG. 27) is determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 10, 11 and 12). . Then, the variable display of the special symbols for informing the result of the jackpot lottery is started, and the special operation status is set to "2". The special symbol standby process (S1302) will be detailed later.

In the special symbol fluctuation process (S1304), it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed, and when the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation stop command is set in the output buffer, and the special operation status is set. Set to "3".

In the special design determination process (S1306), it is determined whether or not the stopped special design is a jackpot design, and if it is a jackpot design, the special operation status is set to "4" in order to execute the special electric accessary product process. . At this time, the jackpot opening command is set in the output buffer. If it is not a jackpot symbol, the special operation status is set to "1" in order to execute the special symbol waiting process again. In addition, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), in order to manage the control period of the high probability state, if the probability variation flag is ON, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1, and if it becomes "0", the probability variation flag is turned OFF. do. Also, in order to manage the control period of the time saving state (that is, the high base state), if the time saving flag is ON, the value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1, and if it becomes "0", the time saving flag is turned OFF. Also, when the special operation status is set to "4", if the variable probability flag or the time saving flag is ON, it is turned OFF. In other words, during the jackpot game, it is controlled to the low probability low base state.

In the special electric accessary product processing (S1307), the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 are opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of openings, see FIG. 19) corresponding to the type of jackpot won. A jackpot game (special game) is performed. The special electric accessory processing (S1307) will be detailed later.

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
In the special symbol waiting process (S1302), as shown in FIG. 27, first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) of the second starting port 12 is "0" (S1401 ). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 11 (that is, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls) is "0" (S1407). And if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, the customer It is determined whether or not the waiting flag is ON (S1415), and if it is ON, this process is terminated. If it is not ON, the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1416), and the customer waiting standby flag is turned ON. (S1417).

In step S1401, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not "0" (NO in S1401), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 (special figure 2 reservation information ), if there is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403) are performed.

In the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the jackpot random number value is read, and the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) according to the current game state. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the win type random value is read and the hit type is determined based on the win type determination table (see FIG. 10B). Then, the special figure stop pattern data corresponding to the winning type is set in the special figure buffer provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加If the result of the right or wrong determination is "losing", the special figure stop design data corresponding to the losing design is set in the special figure buffer.

In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the variation pattern random number value is read, and the variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12). It should be noted that in this process, if the result of the success or failure determination described above is "losing", the reach random number is read and the reach determination table (see FIG. 10 (C)) is used. Decide whether to make it a change pattern with no reach or loss.

Note that as shown in FIG. 12, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Also, when reach is achieved, it is also determined whether the reach is normal reach or super reach (SP reach) (see remarks column in FIG. 12). The SP reach is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reach than the normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the degree of winning expectation (the degree of expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than that of the normal reach. In this embodiment, SP reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

Returning to FIG. 27, following the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1404). Then, along with shifting one storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b to the side to be read from the current position, corresponding to the fourth reservation in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b The storage area (storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1405). In this way, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. In addition, the variation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on variation time) is included. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting standby flag is ON (S1413), and if it is ON, turns off the customer waiting standby flag (S1414) to end this process, and if not ON, step This process ends without executing S1414.

Also, if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special figures 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reservation information of special figures 2, If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 start port 11 (reservation information of special figure 1), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure 1 fluctuation Pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. The special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) is the same as the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), so the description is omitted. In addition, special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1409), because it is the same processing as special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403), abbreviates explanation.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a corresponds to the fourth reservation The storage area to be read (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on variation time) is included. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting standby flag is ON (S1413), and if it is ON, turns off the customer waiting standby flag (S1414) to end this process, and if not ON, step This process ends without executing S1414.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1401). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation. And in this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure reservation makes it easier for the player to win a large winning jackpot than the lottery based on the first special figure reservation.

[2-3-2. Special symbol fluctuation processing]
During special design fluctuation processing (S1304), it is the processing which is done during the variable indication of the special figure. 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]
Special design decision processing (S1306) is the processing which is done when the special design is stopped and indicated. 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.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
In the special electric accessary product process (S1307), a jackpot game control process and a game state setting process are performed. 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. 28 and 29. 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 the sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 29, 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, the operation of the player-operable operation units such as the normal button detection switch 40a, the special button detection switch 41a, the select button detection switch 42a, etc. is detected. In the input process, switch data (edge data and level data) are created based on detection signals from the normal button detection switch 40a, the special button detection switch 41a, and the select button detection switch 42a. 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, the effect data created in the effect data creation process, the customization information of the movable body effect stored in the effect RAM 124 (the set table of the expectation of the big hit of the movable body effect), Based on the information of the special figure stop pattern data based on the determination of the jackpot included in the variation start command, etc., in order to perform a movable body production that operates the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 at a predetermined timing. , to output drive data. 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 Present Embodiment A further detailed explanation will be added below regarding the characteristic points of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment. In the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in the customer waiting effect, the setting of the player's favorite effect character, the degree of expectation for the big win with the LOGO cut-in notice, and the degree of expectation for the big win in the movable body effect can be set by the select button 42 and the normal A feature point is that customization is possible with the button 40 . In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the effect character is set, the effect character selected by the player himself is displayed in the story reach or the joint fight reach performed during the execution of the special figure variation effect. When it is displayed in the part 50a (that is, when it appears in the story reach or the joint fight reach), and when the production character selected by the player himself is not displayed in the display part 50a (that is, in the story reach or the joint fight reach) If it does not appear). In addition, the reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols that is variably displayed remains. It is a state (for example, "7↓7" state) that is a combination of performance symbols indicating that the game state will be advantageous to the player (for example, that the game state will be a jackpot game state).

The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when it is set to the non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the reach determination result, and the special figure variation pattern random number Based on, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination, "P02", "P03", "P21", and "P22" are set as special figure 1 variation patterns. , or "P23". The allocation rate is as shown in FIG. 31(A). In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the allocation rate (selection rate) of the special figure variation pattern within a range that does not interfere with the game. This is the same for special figure variation patterns other than "P02", "P03", "P21", "P22", and "P23".

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 is a case where it is determined to be a loss in the big hit determination, and when the result of the reach determination is "with reach", as the special figure 1 variation pattern, "P05", "P06" , 'P24', 'P25', or 'P26'. Whether to determine which special figure 1 variation pattern is distributed by the special figure variation pattern random number. The allocation ratio is as shown in FIG. 31(B). In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the allocation rate (selection rate) of the special figure variation pattern within a range that does not interfere with the game. This is the same for special figure variation patterns other than "P05", "P06", "P24", "P25", and "P26".

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 is a case where it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination, and when the result of the reach determination is "no reach", as a special figure 1 variation pattern, "P07" or "P08 ” can be determined. Which of the two types of special figure 1 variation patterns is determined is assigned by the number of special figure 1 reservations. If the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 to 2, the special figure variation pattern with a relatively long special figure variation time is easily determined, and if the special figure 1 reservation number is 3 to 4, the special figure variation Toku-zu fluctuation pattern with relatively short time is easily determined.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern “P21” is a story jackpot variation in which normal variation → reach → N reach → development production → story reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern “P24” is normal variation → reach → N It is a story reach loss variation in which reach → development production → story reach is performed. It should be noted that the story reach of the present embodiment, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when set to a non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the reach determination result, and the special figure Based on the variation pattern random number, special figure 1 variation pattern "P21" or special figure 1 variation pattern "P24" is one type of SP reach production performed during the execution of the variation production executed when it is determined. . In this embodiment, the story reach, which is one type of SP reach, is a reach with a high degree of expectation for a big hit than the L reach and the N reach.

In addition, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P22" is a joint battle jackpot fluctuation in which normal fluctuation → reach → N reach → development production → joint fight reach is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P25" is normal fluctuation → reach → N It is a joint fight loss variation in which reach → development production → joint fight reach is performed. In addition, the joint fighting reach of the present embodiment is the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of reach determination, and the special figure in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when set to the non-time saving Based on the variation pattern random number, special figure 1 variation pattern "P22" or special figure 1 variation pattern "P25" is one type of SP reach production performed during the execution of the variation production executed when it is determined. . In the present embodiment, joint fighting reach, which is one type of SP reach, has a high reach with a high expectation of a big hit than L reach and N reach.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern “P23” is a battle jackpot variation in which normal variation → reach → N reach → development production → battle reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern “P26” is normal variation → reach → N It is a battle loss variation in which reach → development production → battle reach is performed. In addition, the battle reach of the present embodiment, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when set to a non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of the reach determination, and the special figure Based on the variation pattern random number, special figure 1 variation pattern "P23" or special figure 1 variation pattern "P26" is one type of SP reach production performed during the execution of the variation production executed when it is determined. . In this embodiment, the battle reach, which is one type of SP reach, is a reach with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the L reach and the N reach.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P02" is an L jackpot variation in which normal variation → reach → N reach → development production → L reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P05" is normal variation → reach → N It is an L loss variation in which reach → development production → L reach is performed.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P03" is normal variation → reach → N reach, although production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 become reach L reach, or SP reach is N jackpot variation that is not performed. . In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P06" is normal variation → reach → N reach, although the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach L reach, or SP reach is N loss variation that is not performed. .

Also, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P07" is a normal loss variation in which the variation performance ends in 13 seconds without the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach. Moreover, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P08" shown in FIG. 27 is a normal loss variation in which the variation performance ends in 4 seconds without the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reaching reach.

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21" is a story jackpot variation in which story reach (a kind of SP reach) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24" is a story loss variation in which story reach is performed. . In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22" is a joint battle big hit variation in which joint struggle reach (a kind of SP reach) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P25" is a joint battle loss variation in which joint struggle reach is performed. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P23" is a battle jackpot variation in which battle reach (a kind of SP reach) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P26" is a battle loss variation in which battle reach is performed.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P02" is an L jackpot in which L reach is performed although SP reach is not performed although production patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are reach. The special figure 1 variation pattern "P05" is an L loss in which L reach is performed although SP reach is not performed although production patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are reach. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P03" is an N jackpot variation in which the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are reach, but the SP reach and L reach are not performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P06" is, SP reach and L reach are not performed although production pattern EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become reach, and it is N loss variation.

Story Reach is a presentation that displays a story about the main character, and finally branches to a success presentation that leads to a good ending or a failure presentation that does not lead to a good ending (see FIGS. 35 and 36). Also, in the joint battle reach, the main character and his allied characters cooperate to challenge a battle against an enemy character, and in the end, the main character wins (an example of a successful production), or the main character is defeated. 37, 38 and 39). In any of the ready-to-win productions (co-op ready-to-win, battle ready-to-win, story ready-to-win), a success production is an production that suggests winning a jackpot, and a failure production is an production that suggests losing. In addition, the battle ready is a battle between the main character and the enemy character, and finally, a victory production (an example of a successful production) in which the main character wins, or a defeat production (an example of a failure production) in which the main character is defeated. ). In addition, the joint fight reach and the story reach will be explained in detail later.

Next, among the main productions (normal fluctuation, N reach, story reach, joint fight reach) that constitute the special fig fluctuation production in the above-described special figure fluctuation pattern, story reach, joint fight reach, etc. will be described in detail. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the special figure fluctuation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. Effects, sound effects using the speaker 52, movable body effects using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, operation effects using the input devices (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like can be executed.

<Story reach>
The story reach is a reach production that presents a story about a work that is the motif of the pachinko game machine PY1. The story reach has win-lose branching, and branches into a success effect in which the story ends with a good ending, or a failure effect in which the story ends with a bad end (see FIGS. 35 and 36). The success effect in the story reach functions as a effect suggesting to the player that he/she has won the jackpot. The failure effect in story reach functions as an effect suggesting to the player that he/she has not won the jackpot.

<Joint Reach>
Co-fighting reach is a reach performance in which the main character cooperates with an ally character to battle an enemy character. Co-fight reach has win-lose branching, branching into a success effect (victory effect) in which the main character wins over the enemy character, or a failure effect (defeat effect) in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character (FIGS. 37 and 38). , see FIG. 39). The success effect, like the success effect in Story Reach, functions as an effect to suggest to the player that he or she has won the jackpot. The failure effect, like the failure effect in Story Reach, functions as an effect to suggest to the player that the jackpot has not been won.

<Battle Reach>
Battle reach is a reach effect in which the main character and the enemy character battle. The battle ready-to-win has win-lose branches, and branches to a success presentation (victory presentation) in which the main character wins over the enemy character, or a failure presentation (defeat presentation) in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character. The success effect functions as an effect to suggest to the player that he/she has won a jackpot, like the success effects in the story reach and the joint fight reach. The failure effect functions as an effect to suggest to the player that the jackpot has not been won, like the failure effects in the story reach and the joint fight reach.

Next, the allocation rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 31 (A), the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "non-time saving state" and "jackpot" in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is the special figure 1 variation pattern Distribution rate of "P03" (5%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P02" (10%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P22" (15%) ⇒ Special figure 1 variation The distribution rate of the pattern "P21" (20%) ⇒ The distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P23" (50%) is higher in this order.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "non-time saving state" and "loss with reach" in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is Figure 1 Distribution rate of variation pattern "P26" (5%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P24" (17%), Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P25" (23%) ⇒ It is higher in the order of the distribution rate (25%) of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P05" ⇒ the distribution rate (30%) of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P06".

Also, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment in the "non-time-saving state", the number of special figures pending is "0 to 2", and "no reach loss" The distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected for is the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P08" (20%) ⇒ the order of the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P07" (80%) is higher at

In addition, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment in the "non-time saving state", the number of special figures pending is "3 to 4", and "no reach loss" The distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected for is the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P07" (20%) ⇒ the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P08" (80%) is higher at

Next, if the result of the special drawing 1 lottery is "jackpot" in a non-time-saving state, the probability of story reach being executed in a non-time-saving state, the probability of a joint fight reach being executed in a non-time-saving state , Probability when battle reach is executed in non-time saving state, probability when L reach is executed in non-time saving state, probability when only N reach is executed in non-time saving state .

In addition, the probability when the L reach is executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state is the product of "220/65536" and "10%" ("about 0.034 %”) (see FIGS. 10A and 31A).

The probability that only N reach is executed when the result of the special drawing 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state is the product of "220/65536" and "5%" ("about 0.017% ”) (see FIG. 10(A) and FIG. 31(A)).

In addition, in the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the probability when the story reach is executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state is "220/65536" and "20 %” (“approximately 0.007%”) (see FIGS. 10A and 31A).

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the probability when the joint fight reach is executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state is "220/65536" and "15 %” (“approximately 0.05%”) (see FIGS. 10A and 31A).

In addition, in the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the probability when the battle reach (one type of SP reach) is executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state is "220 /65536” and “50%” (“about 0.168%”) (see FIGS. 10A and 31A).

Next, in the non-time-saving state, if the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the probability of performing a joint fight reach in the non-time-saving state, non-time-saving Probability when battle reach is executed in the state, probability when battle reach is executed in non-time saving state, probability when L reach is executed in non time saving state, N reach only in non time saving state are executed, respectively.

Also, in the non-time saving state, the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing", and the probability of L reach being executed when the result of reach determination is "with reach" is "65316/65536", "30 /100” and “25%” (“approximately 7.47%”) (see FIGS. 10A, 10C, and 31B).

Also, in the non-time saving state, the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing", and the probability when only N reach is executed when the result of reach determination is "with reach" is "65316/65536", " 30/100” and “30%” (“approximately 8.97%”) (see FIGS. 10A, 10C, and 31B).

The probability that the story reach is executed when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" in the non-time saving state and the result of the reach determination is "with reach" is "65316/65536", "30/100 ” and “17%” (“about 5.08%”) (see FIGS. 10A, 10C, and 31B).

In the non-time-saving state, the result of the special drawing 1 lottery is "losing", and the probability of performing a joint fight reach when the result of the reach determination is "with reach" is "65316/65536", "30/100 ” and “23%” (“approximately 6.88%”) (see FIGS. 10A, 10C, and 31B).

If the result of the special drawing 1 lottery is "losing" in a non-time-saving state and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the probability of performing a battle reach (one type of SP reach) is "65316/ 65536", "30/100", and "5%" ("about 1.5%") (see FIGS. 10A, 10C, and 31B).

According to the above explanation, when the jackpot is won (when the jackpot fluctuates), the battle reach, the story reach, the joint fight reach, the L reach, and the N reach are the most likely to be executed. (see FIG. 31). Next, Story Reach is likely to be executed, and then Joint Fight Reach is likely to be executed (see FIG. 31). Next, L reach is likely to be executed, and then only N reach is likely to be executed (see FIG. 31). On the other hand, in the case of loss (in the case of loss variation), battle reach, story reach, joint fight reach, L reach, N reach only, and normal loss variation, the most likely to be executed is normal loss variation There is (see FIG. 31). Next, only N reach is likely to be executed, then L reach is likely to be executed, and then joint reach is likely to be executed. Next, Story Reach is likely to be executed, and then Battle Reach is likely to be executed (see FIG. 31).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, when the jackpot is won (when the jackpot fluctuates), the battle reach is more likely to be executed than the story reach and the joint fight reach. On the other hand, in the case of loss (in the case of loss variation), joint fighting reach is more likely to be executed than story reach and battle reach. That is, in the present embodiment, the battle reach is a reach effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than the story reach and the joint fight reach. Next, the story reach is a reach production with a higher expectation for a big hit than the joint fight reach. However, in the present embodiment, the battle ready-to-win is almost never executed in the case of losing, so that the ready-to-win effect with a very high expectation for a big hit is achieved. Next to the battle reach, the story reach is a reach production with a high degree of expectation for a big hit, and next to that, the joint fight reach is a reach production with a high degree of expectation for a big hit. It should be noted that, in win-lose branches in various types of SP reach (story reach, joint fight reach), it may be configured to perform an operation effect for operating the operation unit (the normal button 40 and the special button 41).

7-1. Effect Mode of Story Reach In this embodiment, it is possible to set a player's favorite effect character from among three types of effect characters, and to display the set effect character on the display section 50a in Story Reach. ing. Here, the three types of production characters are a production character A wearing armor who is an ally character of the main character, a production character B of a professional wrestler who is an ally character of the main character, and a judoka who is an ally character of the main character. This is the production character C (see FIG. 34(B)). If no performance character is set among the three types of performance characters, that is, the performance character displayed on the display unit 50a in the story reach at the time of initial setting is the performance character D, which is the main character. When the set effect character is the effect character B, the set effect character B corresponds to the "selected effect character". Further, when the set effect character is the effect character C, the set effect character C corresponds to the "selected effect character". In addition, the effect character D in Story Reach corresponds to the "non-selected effect character".

In the present embodiment, there are four types of production modes of story reach (first production mode of story reach (hereinafter also referred to as first story production mode), second production mode of story reach (hereinafter, second story production mode). (also referred to as a mode), a third production mode of story reach (hereinafter also referred to as a third story performance mode), and a fourth production mode of story reach (hereinafter also referred to as a fourth story performance mode) (see FIG. 32).

Here, the first effect mode of story reach is a effect mode in which the first story announcement background image G205 including the effect character D, which is the main character, and the first story execution image G206 are displayed on the display unit 50a in the story reach. (Fig. 35). The second production mode of story reach is a production mode in which a second story announcement background image G207 including production character A who is a friendly character, a second story execution image G208, and the like are displayed on the display unit 50a in story reach ( (See FIGS. 36A and 36B). The third production mode of story reach is a production mode in which a third story announcement background image G209 and a third story execution image G210 including production character B, which is a friendly character, are displayed on the display unit 50a in story reach ( See FIGS. 36(C) and 36(D)). The fourth production mode of story reach is a production mode in which a fourth story announcement background image G211 and a fourth story execution image G212 including production character C, which is a friendly character, and the like are displayed on the display unit 50a in story reach ( See FIGS. 36(E) and 36(F)).

In this embodiment, when the story reach in the first story effect mode is performed, the effect character D is displayed on the display section 50a in the story reach. Further, when the story reach in the second story effect mode is performed, the effect character A is displayed on the display section 50a in the story reach. Further, when the story reach in the third story effect mode is performed, the effect character B is displayed on the display section 50a in the story reach. When the story reach in the fourth story effect mode is performed, the effect character C is displayed on the display section 50a in the story reach. In the present embodiment, by setting the effect character in the customer waiting effect, the effect character set in the display unit 50a can be displayed in the story reach performed during the execution of the special figure variation effect. It is possible. As a result, the player can enjoy the fact that the player's favorite production character plays an active role in the story reach.

Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the selection ratio of the production mode of the story reach performed during execution of the special figure fluctuation production will be described. First, using FIG. 32(A), when the production character is not set during the execution of the customer waiting production (at the time of initial setting), the production control microcomputer 121 performs the story reach during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production. will be described. Note that the selection ratio of the effect mode of the story reach can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game, and the effect in which the effect character selected and determined by the player is displayed on the display unit 50a. The degree of expectation for a big win in a mode may be higher than the degree of expectation for a big win in a performance mode in which a performance character not selected by the player is displayed on the display section 50a.

As shown in FIG. 32 (A), at the time of initial setting, when the game state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" or "loss", The production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21" or special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P24" is for production control at a rate of "100%" The microcomputer 121 selects the first effect mode of story reach (see FIG. 32). Then, the story reach of the story first production mode is performed in the special figure fluctuation production (see FIG. 32). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), at the time of initial setting, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" or "loss". In the case, the production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21" or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P24" is the story by the production control microcomputer 121 The second effect mode of reach, the third effect mode of story reach, and the fourth effect mode of story reach are never selected (see FIG. 32(A)).

As shown in FIG. 32(B), when the effect character A is set, when the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" , The production mode of story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21" is the first production of story reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "40%" An aspect will be selected. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 32(B), when the production character A is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low-probability non-time-saving state, and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". In the case, the production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P24" is the ratio of "90%" by the production control microcomputer 121. 1 effect mode is selected.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32(B), when the effect character A is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot". In one case, the production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21" is the story reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "60%". The second presentation mode is selected. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 32(B), when the production character A is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low-probability non-time-saving state, and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". In the case, the production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P24" is the story reach number by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "10%" 2 presentation modes are selected.

As shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the effect character A is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state, and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "big hit" or "losing". ”, the selected special figure 1 variation pattern “P21” or the special figure 1 variation pattern “P24” executed based on the story reach effect mode in the special figure variation effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the third effect mode of story reach or the fourth effect mode of story reach.

According to the description using FIG. 32 (B) above, when the effect character A is set, the special figure selected when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the low probability non-time saving state The probability that it is the second production mode of the story reach performed in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the 1 variation pattern "P21" is higher than the probability that it is the first production mode of the story reach (Fig. 32 ( B)). Furthermore, when the player selects the production character A in the customer waiting production and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" in the low probability non-time saving state, the selected special figure 1 variation pattern "P21" The probability of the first production mode of the story reach performed in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on is higher than the probability of the second production mode of the story reach (see FIG. 32 (B) ). Therefore, when the player selects the production character A in the customer waiting production, the case where the story reach of the story second production mode is performed in the special figure fluctuation production executed in the low probability non-time saving state is better. , the degree of expectation for the big win is set higher for the player than in the case where the story reach of the story first production mode is performed. Thus, when the story reach of the story second production mode is executed, the player can recognize that the production character selected by the player has appeared by confirming the production character A displayed on the display section 50a. becomes. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the current big win determination result is highly likely to be a big win, and to make the player feel more affection for the performance character A.例文帳に追加

Further, as shown in FIG. 32(C), when the effect character B is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low-probability non-time-saving state, and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot". In the case, the production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21" is the ratio of "40%" by the production control microcomputer 121. 1 effect mode is selected. Further, as shown in FIG. 32(C), when the effect character B is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". In the case, the production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P24" is the story reach number by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "90%" 1 effect mode is selected.

As shown in FIG. 32 (C), when the production character B is set, when the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" , The production mode of story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21" is the third production of story reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "60%" An aspect will be selected. Further, as shown in FIG. 32(C), when the effect character B is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". In the case, the production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P24" is the story reach number by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "10%" 3 presentation modes are selected.

As shown in FIG. 32 (C), when the effect character B is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state, and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "big hit" or "losing". ”, the selected special figure 1 variation pattern “P21” or the special figure 1 variation pattern “P24” executed based on the story reach effect mode in the special figure variation effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 does not select the second effect mode of story reach or the fourth effect mode of story reach.

According to the description using FIG. 32 (C) above, when the effect character B is set, the special figure selected when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the low probability non-time saving state The probability of being the third effect mode of story ready-to-win performed in the special figure variable effect executed based on one variation pattern "P21" is higher than the probability of being the first effect mode of story ready-to-win. Furthermore, when the player selects the production character B in the customer waiting production, when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" in the low probability non-time saving state, the selected special figure 1 variation pattern " P21" is set higher than the probability of the first effect mode of the story reach performed in the special figure variation effect executed based on the probability of the third effect mode of the story reach (Fig. 32 ( C)). Therefore, when the player selects the production character B in the customer waiting production, it is better to perform the story reach of the story third production mode in the special figure fluctuation production executed in the low probability non-time saving state. The degree of expectation for the big win is set higher for the player than in the case where the story reach of the first presentation mode is performed. Thus, when the story reach of the third story effect mode is executed, the player can recognize that the effect character selected by the player has appeared by confirming the effect character B displayed on the display section 50a. becomes. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the current big win determination result is highly likely to be a big win, and to make the player feel more affection for the performance character B.例文帳に追加

Further, as shown in FIG. 32(D), when the production character C is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low-probability non-time-saving state, and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot". In the case, the production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21" is the ratio of "40%" by the production control microcomputer 121. 1 effect mode is selected. Further, as shown in FIG. 32(D), when the production character C is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". In the case, the production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P24" is the story reach number by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "90%" 1 effect mode is selected.

As shown in FIG. 32 (D), when the effect character C is set, when the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" , The production mode of story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P21" is the fourth production of story reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "60%" An aspect will be selected. Further, as shown in FIG. 32(C), when the effect character C is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing". In the case, the production mode of the story reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P24" is the story reach number by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "10%" 4 effect modes are selected.

As shown in FIG. 32 (D), when the effect character C is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state, and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "big hit" or "losing" ”, the special figure 1 variation pattern “P21” or the special figure variation pattern “P24” executed based on the selected special figure 1 variation pattern “P24”, the second story reach by the effect control microcomputer 121 The effect mode or the third effect mode of story reach is never selected.

According to the description using FIG. 32 (D) above, when the effect character C is set, the special figure selected when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the low probability non-time saving state The probability that it is the fourth production mode of the story reach performed in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the 1 variation pattern "P21" is set higher than the probability that it is the first production mode of the story reach. (See FIG. 32(D)). Furthermore, when the production character C is selected by the player in the customer waiting production and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" in the low probability non-time saving state, the selected special figure 1 variation pattern "P21" The probability that it is the first production mode of the story reach performed in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on is set higher than the probability that it is the fourth production mode of the story reach (Fig. 32 (D) reference). Therefore, when the player selects the production character C in the customer waiting production, it is better to perform the story reach of the story fourth production mode in the special figure fluctuation production executed in the low probability non-time saving state. The degree of expectation for the big win is set higher for the player than in the case where the story reach of the first presentation mode is performed. Thus, when the story reach of the story fourth production mode is executed, the player can recognize that the production character selected by the player has appeared by confirming the production character C displayed on the display section 50a. becomes. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the current big win determination result is highly likely to be a big win, and to make the player feel more affection for the performance character C.例文帳に追加

From the above description, in the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect mode (the second effect mode of story reach, the second effect mode of story reach, the effect character selected by the player in the customer waiting effect is displayed on the display unit 50a). 3 production mode, the fourth production mode of story reach) is performed, the story in which the production character D that is not the production character selected by the player in the customer waiting production is displayed on the display unit 50a. The degree of expectation for a big win is set higher for the player than when the story reach of the first presentation mode is performed. As a result, when the player's favorite performance character is displayed on the display section 50a in the customer waiting performance, it is possible for the player to understand that the degree of expectation for the big win is high. Therefore, not only the performance character of the player's preference plays an active role in the story reach, but also the fact that the performance character is displayed gives the player the joy of expecting a big hit, and the special figure variation performance is enjoyed. becomes possible.

7-2. Cooperative Reach Production Mode In this embodiment, it is possible to have a production character selected from among three types of production characters (production character A, production character B, production character C) fight together with the main character in joint fight reach. It's becoming

The production mode of the joint struggle reach in the present embodiment includes three types of production forms (first production form of the joint fight reach (hereinafter also referred to as the first production form of the joint fight) and the second production form of the joint fight reach (hereinafter, the second production form of the joint fight). Also referred to as production mode) and a third production mode of joint fighting reach (hereinafter also referred to as third joint fighting production mode), see FIG. 33).

Here, the first production mode of the joint fight reach includes the first reinforcement appearance image G213 showing that the main character's companion ally character (production character A) has appeared as a reinforcement, and the main character and the allied character (production) in the joint fight reach. This is an effect mode in which a first united fighting image G214 or the like showing that the character A) and the character A) both attack the enemy character is displayed (see FIG. 37). The second production mode of the joint fight reach includes a second reinforcement appearance image G215 showing that an ally character (production character B) who is a companion of the main character has appeared as a reinforcement, and the main character and the allied character (production character B) in the joint fight reach. This is an effect mode in which a second united fighting image G216 or the like indicating that both of them are attacking the enemy character is displayed (see FIG. 38). The third presentation mode of joint fighting reach includes a third reinforcement appearance image G217 showing that an ally character (drawing character C) who is a companion of the main character has appeared as a reinforcement, and the main character and the allied character (drawing character C) in joint fighting reach. This is an effect mode in which a third united fighting image G218 or the like indicating that both of them are attacking an enemy character is displayed (see FIG. 39). It should be noted that the first production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win corresponds to the "second production mode". In addition, the second production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win and the third production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win correspond to the "first production mode".

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the joint fight reach in the joint fight first production mode is performed, the effect character D and the effect character A are displayed on the display unit 50a in the joint fight reach (see FIG. 37C). ). Further, when the joint fight ready-to-win in the joint fight second production mode is performed, the effect character D and the effect character B are displayed on the display section 50a in the joint fight ready-to-play (see FIG. 38(C)). Further, when the joint fight ready-to-win in the joint fight third production mode is performed, the effect character D and the effect character C are displayed on the display section 50a in the joint fight ready-to-play (see FIG. 39(C)). In this embodiment, by setting the effect character B or the effect character C in the customer waiting effect, the effect character B set in the display unit 50a in the story reach performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation effect, A production character C can be displayed. As a result, since the effect character B or the effect character C can be set and seen, the player can enjoy the action of the player's own favorite effect character B or the effect character A in the cooperative reach. It is possible.

Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the joint fighting ready-to-win which is performed during execution of the special figure fluctuation effect will be described. First, referring to FIG. 33A, when the effect character is not set by the player during execution of the customer waiting effect (that is, at initial setting), or when the effect character A is set by the player during execution of the customer waiting effect. When is set, the selection ratio of the production mode of the joint fight ready-to-win which is performed during execution of the special figure fluctuation production by the production control microcomputer 121 will be described. The selection ratios of the effect mode of joint fighting reach are as shown in FIG. 33 . Note that the selection ratio of the effect mode of the joint fighting reach can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game, and the effect in which the effect character selected and determined by the player is displayed on the display unit 50a. The degree of expectation for a big win in a mode may be higher than the degree of expectation for a big win in a performance mode in which a performance character not selected by the player is displayed on the display section 50a.

As shown in FIG. 33 (A), at the time of initial setting or when the effect character A is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern " P22" or the special figure fluctuation effect executed based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P24". An aspect will be selected. Then, the joint fight reach of the joint fight first production mode is performed in the special figure fluctuation production (see FIG. 33). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), at the time of initial setting or when the production character A is set, the special figure 1 in which the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is selected in the low probability non-time saving state The production mode of the joint fight reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the fluctuation pattern "P22" or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P25" is the second production mode of the joint fight reach and the joint fight by the production control microcomputer 121. The third rendering mode of ready-to-win is never selected (see FIG. 33(A)).

As shown in FIG. 33 (B), when the effect character B is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot", The production mode of the joint fighting reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P22" is selected by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "40%". will be Further, as shown in FIG. 33(B), when the effect character B is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" 2, the production mode of the joint fight reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P25" is the first joint fight reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "90%". A rendering mode is selected (see FIG. 33(B)).

As shown in FIG. 33 (B), when the effect character B is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot", The production mode of joint fighting reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P22" is the second production mode of joint fighting reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "60%". is selected (see FIG. 33(B)). Further, as shown in FIG. 33(B), when the effect character B is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" , the production mode of joint fighting reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P25" is the second joint fighting reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "10%" A presentation mode is selected.

As shown in FIG. 33 (B), when the production character B is set, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22" selected in the low probability non-time saving state of the pachinko game machine PY1, or the special figure The third production mode of the joint fighting reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the 1 fluctuation pattern "P25" is not selected by the production control microcomputer 121. - 特許庁

According to the description using FIG. 33 (B) above, when the effect character B is set, the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the low probability non-time saving state, and the special figure 1 selected The probability of being the second production mode of joint fighting reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the fluctuation pattern "P22" is set higher than the probability of being the first production mode of joint fighting reach (Fig. 33(B)). Furthermore, when the production character B is set, in the case where the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "loss" in the low probability non-time saving state, it is executed based on the selected special figure 1 variation pattern "P22" The probability of being the first production mode of joint fighting reach in the special figure fluctuation production is set higher than the probability of being the second production mode of joint fighting reach (see FIG. 33(B)). Therefore, when the production character B is set, the joint fight reach of the joint fight second production mode is performed in the special figure fluctuation production executed in the low probability non-time saving state, the joint fight reach of the joint fight first production mode The degree of expectation for a big win is higher for the player than in the case where is performed. As a result, when the joint fight ready-to-win in the joint fight second production mode is executed, the player can confirm that the production character B displayed on the display unit 50a is fighting together with the production character D, thereby allowing the player to select the production character. It is possible to grasp that has appeared. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the current big win determination result is highly likely to be a big win, and to make the player feel more affection for the performance character B.例文帳に追加

As shown in FIG. 33 (C), when the effect character C is set, when the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot", The production mode of joint fighting reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P22" is the first production mode of joint fighting reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "40%". will be selected. Also, as shown in FIG. 33 (C), when the effect character C is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" 2, the production mode of the joint fight reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P25" is the first joint fight reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "90%". A presentation mode is selected.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33(C), when the production character C is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" 2, the production mode of joint fighting reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P22" is the third joint fighting reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at a rate of "60%" A presentation mode is selected. Also, as shown in FIG. 33 (C), when the effect character C is set, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 is a low probability non-time saving state and the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "losing" 2, the production mode of the joint fight reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the selected special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P25" is the third joint fight reach by the production control microcomputer 121 at the rate of "10%". A presentation mode is selected.

As shown in FIG. 33 (C), when the production character C is set, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22" selected in the low probability non-working time state of the pachinko game machine PY1, or the special figure The second production mode of the joint fighting reach in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the 1 fluctuation pattern "P25" is not selected by the production control microcomputer 121. - 特許庁

According to the description using FIG. 33(C) above, when the effect character C is set, the special figure 1 selected when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "jackpot" in the low probability non-time saving state The probability of being in the third production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win performed in the special variable production executed based on the fluctuation pattern "P22" is set higher than the probability of being in the first production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win. (See FIG. 33(C)). Furthermore, when the effect character C is set, when the result of the special figure 1 lottery is "loss" in the low probability non-time saving state, it is executed based on the selected special figure 1 variation pattern "P22" The probability of being in the first production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win performed in the special figure fluctuation production is set higher than the probability of being in the third production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win (see FIG. 33(C)). Therefore, when the player selects the production character B in the customer waiting production, it is better to perform the joint fight reach in the third production mode in the special figure fluctuation production executed in the low probability non-time saving state. The degree of expectation for a big win is higher for the player than in the case where the co-fighting ready-to-win of the presentation mode is performed. As a result, when the joint fight ready-to-win in the third cooperative fight mode is executed, the player can confirm that the production character C displayed on the display unit 50a is fighting together with the production character D, thereby allowing the player to select the production character. It is possible to grasp that has appeared. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the current big win determination result is highly likely to be a big win, and to make the player feel more affection for the performance character C.例文帳に追加

From the above description, in the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the effect mode in which the effect character B or the effect character C selected by the player in the customer waiting effect is displayed on the display unit 50a (the second effect of the joint fighting reach) mode, the third production mode of the joint battle reach), the effect character A and the effect character D not selected by the player are displayed on the display section 50a in the customer waiting effect. The degree of expectation for a big win is set higher for the player than when the joint fighting ready-to-win of the first presentation mode is performed. As a result, when the player's favorite performance character is displayed on the display section 50a in the customer waiting performance, it is possible for the player to grasp that the degree of expectation for the big win is high. Therefore, not only the performance character of the player's liking plays an active role in the joint fighting reach, but also the fact that the performance character is displayed gives the player the expectation of a big hit, so that the player can enjoy the special variable performance. becomes possible.

7-3. Customization of Effect Character Next, the case of customizing the effect character in the customer waiting effect will be described with reference to FIG. When the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42 is pressed while the selection standby image G200 shown in FIG. 23(B) is displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 34(A), An effect customizing image G203 for customizing the LOGO cut-in notice jackpot expectation level, the movable body effect jackpot expectation level, the selection of the effect character, and the like is displayed on the display unit 50a.

As shown in FIG. 34A, the selection standby image G200 displayed on the display unit 50a includes an item image indicating "movable body effect", an item image indicating "LOGO cut-in", and an item image indicating "character selection". , an item image indicating "initialize", and an item image indicating "return". In addition, a first black arrow image G7, an item selection image G4, and a selection determination image G5 are displayed in the effect customization image G203 displayed on the display unit 50a. The item selection image G4 displayed on the display unit 50a allows the player to understand that the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42 can be pressed. In addition, it is possible for the user to understand that the selection of the item image being selected can be determined by pressing the normal button 40 from the selection determination image G5 displayed on the display unit 50a. Become.

In a state where the effect customization image G203 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the first black arrow image G7 displayed on the display unit 50a moves upward according to the pressing operation of the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42. direction or down. By moving the first black arrow image G7 displayed on the display unit 50a, an item image indicating "movable body effect", an item image indicating "LOGO cut-in", an item image indicating "character selection", " Either the item image indicating "initialization" or the item image indicating "return" can be selected and determined. The item image indicated by the first black arrow image G7 displayed on the display section 50a is the item image currently selected by the player. The first black arrow image G7 displayed on the display unit 50a is an item image indicating "movable body effect", an item image indicating "LOGO cut-in", an item image indicating "character selection", and an item indicating "initialization". When the normal button 40 is pressed in a state indicating that either the image or the item image indicating "return" is selected, the selection of the item image is determined. It is possible.

For example, as shown in FIG. 34A, the first black arrow image G7 displayed on the display unit 50a is an item image indicating "movable body effect", an item image indicating "LOGO cut-in", and an item image indicating "character selection". , the item image indicating "initialization", or the item image indicating "return". Selection of the item image indicating "body effect" is determined. As a result, the display of the effect customized image G203 ends and the movable body effect customized image is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, the player can change the degree of expectation for the big hit of the movable body presentation by pressing the select button 42 and the normal button 40 according to the movable body presentation customized image displayed on the display section 50a. It's becoming

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 34A, the first black arrow image G7 displayed on the display unit 50a is an item image indicating "movable body effect", an item image indicating "LOGO cut-in", and an item image indicating "character When the normal button 40 is pressed while the item image indicating "select", the item image indicating "initialization", or the item image indicating "return" indicates "LOGO cut-in", Selection of the item image showing "LOGO cut-in" is determined. As a result, the display of the effect customized image G203 on the display unit 50a ends, and the LOGO cut-in customized image is displayed. Then, the player presses the select button 42 and the normal button 40 in accordance with the LOGO cut-in customized image displayed on the display unit 50a, thereby changing the expectation of the big hit of the LOGO cut-in notice. It has become.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 34A, the first black arrow image G7 displayed on the display unit 50a is an item image indicating "movable body effect", an item image indicating "LOGO cut-in", and an item image indicating "character When the normal button 40 is pressed with the item image indicating "select", the item image indicating "initialization", or the item image indicating "return" showing "character selection", the " Selection of the item image indicating "character selection" is determined. As a result, the display of the effect customizing image G203 on the display unit 50a ends, and the effect character customizing image G204 is displayed as shown in FIG. 34(B). Then, the player can set the effect character by pressing the select button 42 and the normal button 40 according to the effect character customizing image G204 displayed on the display section 50a.

In addition, for example, when the effect customization image G203 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the first black arrow image G7 displayed on the display unit 50a is the item image indicating "movable body effect", "LOGO cut-in". , the item image indicating "character selection", the item image indicating "initialization", or the item image indicating "return". is pressed, the display of the effect customizing image G203 ends, and the display returns to the selection standby image G200 shown in FIG. 23(B).

Subsequently, the first black arrow image G7 displayed on the display unit 50a is an item image indicating "movable body effect", an item image indicating "LOGO cut-in", an item image indicating "character selection", and an item image indicating "initialization". or the item image indicating "return", when the normal button 40 is pressed in the state indicating "character selection", the selection of the item image indicating "character selection" is determined. Then, the case where the effect character customization image G204 is displayed on the display section 50a will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 34B, a first effect character item image G9 including effect character A and a second effect character item image G9 including effect character B are displayed in the effect character customization image G204 displayed on the display unit 50a. A character item image G10 and a third effect character item image G11 including the effect character C are included. Further, as shown in FIG. 34B, the effect character customizing image G204 displayed on the display section 50a includes an item image indicating "return".

Further, a second black arrow image G8, a character selection image G6, and a selection determination image G5 are displayed in the effect character customization image G204 displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 34(B)). With the character selection image G6 displayed on the display unit 50a, it is possible to let the player know that the production character can be selected by pressing the left direction button or the right direction button of the select button 42. becomes. Also, the currently selected item image is shown to the player by the second black arrow image G8 displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 34(B)). Also, by performing a pressing operation of the normal button 40 with the selection determination image G5 displayed on the display unit 50a, it is possible to set the effect character by determining the selection of the item image being selected. It is possible to comprehend.

In this embodiment, in a state where the effect character customization image G204 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the black arrow image is moved leftward or rightward according to the pressing operation of the leftward button or the rightward button of the select button 42. It is possible to select any item image from the first effect character item image G9, the second effect character item image G10, the third effect character item image G11, or the item image indicating "return". be. The second black arrow image G8 displayed on the display unit 50a is the first effect character item image G9, the second effect character item image G10, the third effect character item image G11, or the item image indicating "return". When the normal button 40 is pressed while any item image is displayed, the selection of that item image is determined.

For example, as shown in FIG. 34(C), the second black arrow image G8 displayed on the display unit 50a is the first effect character item image G9, the second effect character item image G10, the third effect character item image G11, Alternatively, when the normal button 40 is pressed while the first effect character item image G9 is shown among the item images indicating "return", the item of the first effect character item image G9 is determined. As a result, the selection of the effect character A is determined as the player's favorite effect character by the player's depressing operation of the select button 42 and the normal button 40, and the effect character A is set. Also, the display of the effect character customizing image G204 on the display unit 50a ends, and the effect customizing image G203 is displayed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 34(D), the second black arrow image G8 displayed on the display unit 50a is the first effect character item image G9, the second effect character item image G10, the third effect character item image G11, Alternatively, when the normal button 40 is pressed while the second effect character item image G10 is shown among the item images indicating "return", the item of the second effect character item image G10 is determined. As a result, the selection of the effect character B is determined and the effect character B is set as the player's favorite effect character by pressing the select button 42 and the normal button 40 by the player. Also, the display of the effect character customizing image G204 on the display unit 50a ends, and the effect customizing image G203 is displayed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 34(E), the second black arrow image G8 displayed on the display unit 50a is the first effect character item image G9, the second effect character item image G10, the third effect character item image G11, Alternatively, when the normal button 40 is pressed while the third effect character item image G11 is shown among the item images indicating "return", the item of the third effect character item image G11 is determined. As a result, the selection of the effect character C is determined and the effect character C is set as the player's favorite effect character by pressing the select button 42 and the normal button 40 by the player. Also, the display of the effect character customizing image G204 on the display unit 50a ends, and the effect customizing image G203 is displayed.

7-4. Story reach Next, a specific example of story reach will be described. The story reach of this embodiment is a story in which the main character or the ally character searches for a heroine. First, with reference to FIG. 35, a specific example of story reach will be described when no effect character is selected in the customer waiting effect, that is, when the effect character is not customized (that is, at the time of initial setting). As shown in FIG. 35, in Story Reach, first, images showing the main character and heroine appearing in the story are displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 35(A)). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35(A), a first story announcement background image including a character image indicated as "○○ story" on the display unit 50a, a production character D as the main character, and a production character as the heroine is displayed. G205 is displayed. The effect shown in FIG. 35(A) functions as an effect for announcing the story reach of the story first effect mode by displaying the first story announcement background image G205 on the display section 50a.

Then, an image along the story is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 35(B)). Specifically, the first story execution image G206 including the production character D as the main character and the heroine production character is displayed on the display section 50a. The effect shown in FIG. 35B functions as an effect suggesting that the story reach is being executed by displaying the first story execution image G206 on the display section 50a. By displaying the first story announcement background image G205 shown in FIG. 35A and the first story execution image G206 shown in FIG. By letting them know that is the story reach that is active, it is possible to give the impression that they do not have much expectation that the result of the jackpot determination will be a jackpot.

Based on the story jackpot variation (special figure variation pattern "P21", see FIG. 30), when the story reach consisting of the story first production mode is executed (see FIG. 31 (A)), FIG. 35 (B) After the production, as a success production (winning production) that suggests that you have won the jackpot, a success image showing that the heroine is happy (including the image that the heroine is happy and the background image for success G80) is displayed. Along with being displayed on the display section 50a, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" suggesting the winning of the jackpot (see FIG. 35(C)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the "double eyes" (FIG. 35). (D)). Note that the success image shown in FIG. 35C is an image representing a story in which the main character and the heroine meet.

On the other hand, when the story reach consisting of the story first production mode is executed based on the story losing variation (special figure variation pattern “P24”, see FIG. 30) (see FIG. 31 (A)), FIG. 35 (B ), a failure image indicating that the heroine is sad (including an image of the heroine being sad and a background image G81 for failure) is displayed on the display unit as a failure effect that suggests a failure (failure effect). 50a, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "ready-to-lose" suggesting a loss (see FIG. 35(E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as "reach-losing" (FIG. 35). (F)). The failure image shown in FIG. 35(E) is an image representing a story in which the main character cannot meet the heroine.

In addition, the temporary stop display means that the variation speed of the production pattern is "0", but it changes such as shaking at the position where the production pattern is displayed, and the expansion and contraction are repeated, and it is completely stopped. Say no state. On the other hand, the fixed stop display (definite stop display) and the final stop display (final stop display) refer to a state in which the performance symbols are completely stopped. The term "stop display" may refer to temporary stop display or fixed stop display.

Next, referring to FIG. 36, when one of the plurality of effect characters (effect character A, effect character B, effect character C) is set in the customer waiting effect, that is, the effect character is customized. A specific example of story reach when is performed will be described. Note that the effects shown in FIGS. 36A to 36B are effects showing an example of story reach when the selection of the effect character A is confirmed in the customer waiting effect.

As shown in FIG. 36(A), the story reach of the story second production mode performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production based on the story jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P21", see FIG. 30), or the story loss In the story reach of the story second production mode performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production based on the fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern “P24”, see FIG. 30), first, the production character A, which is an ally character appearing in the story, and An image or the like representing the heroine is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 36A). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36(A), a character image displayed as "○○ story" on the display unit 50a, a production character A wearing armor who is an ally character of the main character, and a production character of the heroine are displayed. is displayed. The effect shown in FIG. 36(A) functions as an effect for announcing the story reach in which the effect character A selected by the player plays an active role by displaying the second story announcement background image G207 on the display section 50a.

Then, an image along the story is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 36(B)). Specifically, the second story execution image G208 including the production character A as the main character and the heroine production character is displayed on the display section 50a. The effect shown in FIG. 36B functions as an effect suggesting that the story reach is being executed by displaying the second story execution image G208 on the display section 50a. By displaying the second story announcement background image G207 shown in FIG. 36A and the second story execution image G208 shown in FIG. is active story reach, and it is possible to grasp that the result of big hit determination is more likely to be a big hit than the story reach of the first story presentation mode.

After that, when the special figure variation effect being executed is a special figure variation effect based on the story big hit variation (special figure variation pattern "P21", see FIG. 30), after the effect of FIG. 36 (B), the big hit A success image showing that the heroine is happy (including an image that the heroine is happy and a success background image G80) is displayed on the display unit 50a as a success effect (winning effect) that suggests that the player has won the prize. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" suggesting the winning of the jackpot (see FIG. 35(C)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the "double eyes" (FIG. 35). (D)).

On the other hand, if the special figure variation production being executed is a special figure variation production based on the story loss variation (special figure variation pattern "P24", see FIG. 30), after the production of FIG. A failure image (including an image of a sad heroine and a failure background image G81) showing that the heroine is sad is displayed on the display unit 50a as a failure effect (failure effect) suggesting that Effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "reach-losing eyes" suggesting a loss (see FIG. 35(E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "reach-losing" (FIG. 35). (F)).

36(C) to FIG. 36(D), when the selection of the effect character B is confirmed in the customer waiting effect, the story reach consisting of the third story effect mode is executed. This is a production showing an example of a case where

As shown in FIG. 36 (C), the story reach of the story third production mode performed in the special figure variation production based on the story jackpot variation (special figure variation pattern "P21", see FIG. 30), or the story losing variation ( In the story reach of the story third production mode performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation effect based on the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24", see FIG. An image or the like showing character B and the heroine is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 36(C)). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36(C), the display unit 50a shows a character image indicating "○○ Story", and an effect indicating a production character B of a professional wrestler who is a friend of the main character and a production character of the heroine. A third story announcement background image G209 including character images is displayed. The effect shown in FIG. 36(C) functions as an effect for announcing the story reach in which the effect character B selected by the player plays an active role by displaying the third story announcement background image G209 on the display section 50a.

Then, an image along the story is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 36(D)). Specifically, a third story execution image G210 including a production character B of a professional wrestler who is a companion of the main character and a production character image of a heroine production character is displayed on the display section 50a. The effect shown in FIG. 36(D) functions as an effect suggesting that the story reach, which is the third story effect mode, is being executed by displaying the third story execution image G210 on the display section 50a. . By displaying the third story announcement background image G209 shown in FIG. 36C and the third story execution image G210 shown in FIG. is active story reach, and it is possible to grasp that the result of big hit determination is more likely to be a big hit than the story reach of the first story presentation mode.

After that, when the special figure variation effect being executed is a special figure variation effect based on the story big hit variation (special figure variation pattern "P21", see FIG. 30), after the effect of FIG. 36 (D), the big hit A success image showing that the heroine is happy (including an image that the heroine is happy and a success background image G80) is displayed on the display unit 50a as a success effect (winning effect) that suggests that the player has won the prize. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" suggesting the winning of the jackpot (see FIG. 35(C)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the "double eyes" (FIG. 35). (D)).

On the other hand, if the special figure variation production being executed is a special figure variation production based on the story loss variation (special figure variation pattern "P24", see FIG. 30), after the production of FIG. A failure image (including an image of a sad heroine and a failure background image G81) showing that the heroine is sad is displayed on the display unit 50a as a failure effect (failure effect) suggesting that Effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "reach-losing eyes" suggesting a loss (see FIG. 35(E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "reach-losing" (FIG. 35). (F)).

36(E) to FIG. 36(F), when the selection of the effect character B is confirmed in the customer waiting effect, the story ready which consists of the story fourth effect mode is executed. This is a production showing an example of a case where

As shown in FIG. 36(E), the story reach of the story fourth production mode performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production based on the story jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P21", see FIG. 30), or the story loss In the story reach of the story fourth production mode performed during the execution of the special figure variation production based on the variation (special figure variation pattern “P24”, see FIG. 30), first, judo, which is an ally character of the main character appearing in the story An image or the like showing the production character C of the house and the heroine is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 36(E)). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36(E), the display unit 50a shows a character image indicating "○○ story", and a judoka production character C and a heroine production character who are companions of the main character. A fourth story announcement background image G211 including an effect character image is displayed. The effect shown in FIG. 36(E) functions as an effect for announcing the story reach in which the effect character C selected by the player plays an active role by displaying the fourth story announcement background image G211 on the display section 50a.

Then, an image along the story is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 36(F)). Specifically, a fourth story execution image G212 including a judoka performance character C who is a friend of the main character and a performance character image of a heroine performance character is displayed on the display section 50a. The effect shown in FIG. 36(F) functions as an effect suggesting that the story reach, which is the fourth story effect mode, is being executed by displaying the fourth story execution image G212 on the display section 50a. . By displaying the fourth story announcement background image G211 shown in FIG. 36(E) and the fourth story execution image G212 shown in FIG. is active story reach, and it is possible to grasp that the result of big hit determination is more likely to be a big hit than the story reach of the first story presentation mode.

After that, if the special figure variation effect being executed is a special figure variation effect based on the story big hit variation (special figure variation pattern "P21", see FIG. 30), after the effect of FIG. 36 (F), the big hit A success image showing that the heroine is happy (including an image that the heroine is happy and a success background image G80) is displayed on the display unit 50a as a success effect (winning effect) that suggests that the player has won the prize. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" suggesting the winning of the jackpot (see FIG. 35(C)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the "double eyes" (FIG. 35). (D)).

On the other hand, if the special figure variation production being executed is a special figure variation production based on the story loss variation (special figure variation pattern "P24", see FIG. 30), after the production of FIG. A failure image (including an image of a sad heroine and a failure background image G81) showing that the heroine is sad is displayed on the display unit 50a as a failure effect (failure effect) suggesting that Effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "ready-to-lose eyes" suggesting a loss (see FIG. 35(E)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as "reach-losing" (FIG. 35). (F)).

7-5. Joint Fighting Reach Next, a specific example of the joint fighting reach will be described. In the joint fight reach of the present embodiment, an image indicating that the main character and the enemy character are about to battle is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIGS. 37A, 38A, and 39A). Subsequently, an image indicating that an ally character (any of the production character A, the production character B, or the production character C) who is a companion of the main character has appeared as a reinforcement is displayed on the display section 50a. (See FIGS. 37(B), 38(B), and 39(B)). After that, an image in which the main character and an allied character (any of the production character A, the production character B, or the production character C) cooperates to battle an enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a (inapplicable). ), and furthermore, an image showing that both the main character and the ally character are attacking an enemy character (one of the effect character A, the effect character B, or the effect character C) is displayed on the display unit 50a. is displayed (see FIGS. 37(C), 38(C), and 39(C)).

First, with reference to FIG. 37, a specific example of the joint fight ready-to-win which consists of the joint fight first production mode will be described. That is, when the effect character is not set in the customer waiting effect, when effect character A is set in the customer waiting effect, and when effect character B or effect character C is set in the customer waiting effect, the game A specific example of joint fighting reach when the effect character set by the player is not displayed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 37(A), in the joint fight ready-to-win, first, an image or the like indicating that the main character and the enemy character will fight each other is displayed on the display section 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 37(B), a first reinforcement appearance image G213 is displayed on the display section 50a, indicating that an ally character (production character A) who is a companion of the main character has appeared as a reinforcement. After that, an image in which the main character and the ally character (production character A) cooperate to battle an enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a (not shown). The production shown in FIG. 37(B) is a production that suggests that the first reinforcement appearance image G213 is displayed on the display unit 50a, thereby indicating that the production character A is in the first cooperative fighting ready-to-win production mode. Function.

After that, the display section 50a displays a first cooperative fight image G214 showing that the main character and the ally character (production character A) are both attacking the enemy character (see FIG. 37(C)). The effect shown in FIG. 37(C) is that the first joint fight image G214 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the joint fight ready-to-win of the joint fight first production mode in which the effect character D and the effect character A fight together is being executed. It functions as a production that suggests something. By displaying the first reinforcement appearance image G213 shown in FIG. 37(B) and the first joint fighting image G214 shown in FIG. By letting the player know that it is a reach, it may give the impression that the player cannot expect much from the result of the jackpot determination being a jackpot.

If it is a joint battle reach consisting of a joint battle first production mode executed based on the joint battle big hit fluctuation (see FIG. 31, special figure fluctuation pattern "P22"), after the production of FIG. As a success effect (winning effect) suggesting that the player wins, a victory image (including an image in which the main character is happy and a background image G80 for success) showing that the main character has won over the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a. At the same time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating the winning of the jackpot (see FIG. 37(D)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in "double eyes" (FIG. 37). (E)).

On the other hand, if it is a joint fight reach consisting of the joint fight first production mode executed based on the joint fight loss variation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P25", see FIG. 31), it is a loss after the production of FIG. 37 (C) As a failure effect (failure effect) suggesting this, a defeat image (including an image in which the main character is sad and a background image for failure G81) showing that the main character has been defeated by being hit by the enemy character's counter is displayed on the display unit 50a. , and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "ready-to-lose eyes" suggesting a loss (see FIG. 37(F)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as "reach-losing" (FIG. 37). (G)).

Next, with reference to FIG. 38, a specific example of the joint fight ready-to-win which consists of the joint fight second production mode will be described. That is, a specific example of the joint fighting reach when the selection of the effect character B is confirmed in the customer waiting effect and the selected ally character (the effect character B) is displayed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 38(A), in the joint fight ready-to-win, first, an image or the like indicating that the main character and the enemy character will fight each other is displayed on the display section 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 38(B), a second reinforcement appearance image G215 indicating that an ally character (drawing character B) who is a companion of the main character has appeared as a reinforcement is displayed on the display section 50a. After that, an image in which the main character and the ally character (production character B) cooperate to battle an enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a (not shown). The effect shown in FIG. 38(B) is an effect suggesting that the second reinforcement appearance image G215 is displayed on the display unit 50a, thereby indicating that the effect character B is in the second cooperative fight mode of the cooperative fight reach. Function.

After that, a second cooperative fight image G216 showing that the main character and the ally character (production character B) are both attacking the enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 38(C)). The effect shown in FIG. 38(C) is that the second joint fight image G216 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the joint fight ready-to-win of the joint fight second production mode in which the effect character D and the effect character B fight together is being executed. It functions as a production that suggests something. By displaying the second reinforcement appearance image G215 shown in FIG. 38(B) and the second united fighting image G216 shown in FIG. It is possible to let the players know that the joint fighting reach is active with the character D, and to make them grasp that the result of the big win determination is more likely to be a big win than the joint fighting ready-to-win of the first joint fighting performance mode.

If it is a joint battle reach consisting of a joint battle second production mode executed based on the joint battle big hit fluctuation (see FIG. 31, special figure fluctuation pattern “P22”), the jackpot is won after the production of FIG. 38 (C) As a success effect (winning effect) suggesting that the player wins, a victory image (including an image in which the main character is happy and a background image G80 for success) showing that the main character has won over the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a. At the same time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating the winning of the jackpot (see FIG. 37(D)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in "double eyes" (FIG. 37). (E)).

On the other hand, if it is a joint fight reach consisting of a joint fight second production mode executed based on the joint fight loss variation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P25", see FIG. 31), it is a loss after the production of FIG. 38 (C) As a failure effect (failure effect) suggesting this, a defeat image (including an image in which the main character is sad and a background image for failure G81) showing that the main character has been defeated by being hit by the enemy character's counter is displayed on the display unit 50a. , and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "ready-to-lose eyes" suggesting a loss (see FIG. 37(F)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as "reach-losing" (FIG. 37). (G)).

Next, with reference to FIG. 39, a specific example of the joint fight ready-to-win which consists of the joint fight third production mode will be described. In other words, a specific example of joint fighting ready-to-win when the selection of the effect character C is confirmed in the customer waiting effect and the selected effect character C is displayed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 39(A), in the joint fight ready-to-win, first, an image or the like indicating that the main character and the enemy character will fight each other is displayed on the display section 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 39(B), a third reinforcement appearance image G217 is displayed on the display section 50a, indicating that an ally character (drawing character C) who is a companion of the main character has appeared as a reinforcement. After that, an image in which the main character and the ally character (production character C) cooperate to battle an enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a (not shown). The effect shown in FIG. 39(B) is an effect suggesting that the third reinforcement appearance image G217 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and that the effect character C appears in the third cooperative fight ready-to-win mode. Function.

After that, a third cooperative fight image G218 is displayed on the display section 50a, showing that the main character and the ally character (production character C) are both attacking the enemy character (see FIG. 39(C)). The effect shown in FIG. 39(C) is that the third joint fight image G218 is displayed on the display unit 50a, so that the joint fight reach of the third joint fight effect mode in which the effect character D and the effect character C fight together is being executed. It functions as a production that suggests something. By displaying the third reinforcement appearance image G217 shown in FIG. 39B and the third joint fighting image G218 shown in FIG. 39C on the display unit 50a, the effect character C selected by the player himself is displayed. It is possible to let the players know that the joint fighting reach is active with the character D, and to make them grasp that the result of the big win judgment is more likely to be a big win than the joint fighting ready-to-win in the first joint fighting mode.

If it is a joint battle reach consisting of a joint battle second production mode executed based on the joint battle big hit fluctuation (see FIG. 31, special figure fluctuation pattern “P22”), the jackpot is won after the production of FIG. As a success effect (winning effect) suggesting that the player wins, a victory image (including an image in which the main character is happy and a background image G80 for success) showing that the main character has won over the enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a. At the same time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "double eyes" indicating the winning of the jackpot (see FIG. 37(D)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in "double eyes" (FIG. 37). (E)).

On the other hand, if it is a joint fight reach consisting of a joint fight second production mode executed based on the joint fight loss variation (special figure fluctuation pattern "P25", see FIG. 31), it is a loss after the production of FIG. 39 (C) As a failure effect (failure effect) suggesting this, a defeat image (including an image in which the main character is sad and a background image G81 for failure) showing that the main character has been defeated by being hit by the enemy character's counter is displayed on the display unit 50a. , and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with "ready-to-lose eyes" suggesting a loss (see FIG. 37(F)). Then, the background image of the display unit 50a returns to the normal daytime background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as the "reach-losing" (FIG. 37). (G)).

In the conventional pachinko game machine, a ready-to-win effect is performed in which the effect character is displayed on the display screen of the image display device during the execution of the variable effect based on the result of the big hit determination, and the result of the big win determination is performed in the ready-to-win effect. It is possible to suggest the possibility that it will be a big hit. However, simply displaying the production character on the display screen of the image display device is not interesting.

Also, it is conceivable that a designated helper character appears to help the main character during execution of the ready-to-win effect. The performance is not very interesting.

Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible for the player to select and determine the effect character displayed on the display unit 50a in the story reach and the joint fight reach in the customer waiting effect. Also, the case where the player's favorite effect characters are displayed on the display unit 50a in the story reach and the joint fight reach is better when the initially set effect characters (effect character A and effect character D) are displayed. , the degree of expectation for a big hit is set higher (see FIGS. 31 and 32). As a result, even when the story reach or the joint fight reach, in which the possibility of a big win is not expected, is executed, the favorite performance character selected by the player himself/herself is displayed on the display part 50a in the story reach or the joint fight reach. , it is possible to have expectations for the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player more than in the conventional pachinko game machine where the performance characters are simply displayed in the ready-to-win performance. In addition, since there is a case where a favorite effect character selected by the player himself/herself appears, it is possible to prevent loss of interest caused by fixing a helper character to assist during execution of the ready-to-win effect. It becomes possible.

8. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 of this Embodiment Next, the control of effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 43 .

[1. Receive command analysis processing]
First, the received command analysis processing of this embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 40, in the received command analysis process (S4105), first, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 100 (S5001). Wait effect processing (S5002) is performed, customization setting processing (S5003) described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5004.

In the customer waiting effect processing (S5002), the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a waiting time (for example, 30 seconds) in the customer waiting timer and sets the value of the customer waiting flag to "1". The customer waiting timer is a counter that measures the display timing of various images (selected standby image G200, hall code corresponding image G201, customer waiting demo image G202, see FIG. 23) sequentially displayed as a customer waiting effect. The period from when the sub control board 120 receives the customer waiting command to when it receives the next variation start command (that is, the period in which the customer waiting standby flag is ON in the main control board 100) is called the customer waiting state.

The customer waiting flag is a flag indicating the stage of the customer waiting state. Specifically, as shown in the table in FIG. 40, if the customer waiting flag is "0", it indicates that the customer is not waiting (ie, non-customer waiting). Also, if the customer waiting flag is "1", it indicates that it is at the stage of displaying the symbol stop image in which the effect symbol EZ is completely stopped (that is, the stage at which the customer waiting state is started). Also, if the customer waiting flag is "2", it indicates that the selected standby image G200 is being displayed. Also, if the customer waiting flag is "3", it indicates that the hall code corresponding image G201 is being displayed. If the customer waiting flag is "4", it indicates that the customer waiting demonstration image G202 is being displayed. If the customer waiting flag is "5", it indicates that the effect customized image G203, the LOGO cut-in customized image, the movable body effect customized image, and the effect character customized image G204 are being displayed.

In the customer waiting effect processing (S5002), the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the symbol stop image (state in which the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed) shown in FIG. When the time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed, a new waiting time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the customer waiting timer, and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "2". When the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "2", the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs a selected standby image display command for displaying the selected standby image G200 because it is time to switch from the symbol still image to the selected standby image G200. is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the selected standby image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the selected standby image G200 (see FIG. 23B). As a result, the customer waiting effect is started in the present embodiment.

In addition, in the customer waiting effect processing (S5002), the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the selected standby image G200 shown in FIG. When the time elapses, a new waiting time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the customer waiting timer, and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "3". Since it is the timing of switching from the selected standby image G200 to the hole code corresponding image G201, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the hall code corresponding image display command for displaying the hole code corresponding image G201 to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. do. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the hole code corresponding image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the hole code corresponding image G201 (see FIG. 23C).

Furthermore, in the customer waiting effect processing (S5002), the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the hole code corresponding image G201 shown in FIG. , a new waiting time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the customer waiting timer, and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "4". At the timing of switching from the hall code corresponding image G201 to the customer waiting demonstration image G202, the production control microcomputer 121 outputs the customer waiting demonstration image display command for displaying the customer waiting demonstration image G202 to the output buffer of the production RAM 124. set. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the customer waiting demonstration image display command set here, causes the display unit 50a to display the customer waiting demonstration image G202 (see FIG. 23(D)).

In addition, in the customer waiting effect processing (S5002) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, when displaying the selection standby image G200 shown in FIG. When it is detected that the down direction button is pressed, the customer waiting timer is set to "0" and the customer waiting flag is set even if the waiting time set in the customer waiting timer (for example, 30 seconds) has not elapsed. value to "5". At the timing of switching from the selected standby image G200 to the customized effect image G203, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the customized effect image display command for displaying the customized effect image G203 in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the effect customized image display command set here, displays the item image indicating "movable body effect", the item image indicating "LOGO cut-in", the item image indicating "character selection" on the display unit 50a. , an item image indicating "initialization", and an item image indicating "return" (see FIG. 33A). As a result, the player is caused to press the select button 42 and the normal button 40 according to the effect customization image G203 displayed on the display unit 50a, and the item image indicating the "movable body effect", "LOGO cut-in" is displayed. , the item image indicating "character selection", the item image indicating "initialization", or the item image indicating "return", any item image can be selected and confirmed. Become.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) is received from the main control board 100 (S5004), and if received For example, fluctuation effect start processing, which will be described later, is performed (S5005).

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 100 (S5006). S5007). In the fluctuation production end processing (S5007), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the output buffer of the production RAM124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command is received from the main control board 100 (S5008), and if received (YES in S5008), an opening effect selection process is performed (S5009). In the opening effect selection process (S5009), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting the opening performance with the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 100 (S5010), and if received (YES in S5010), performs a round effect selection process (S5011). . In the round effect selection process (S5011), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect in the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the main control board 100 (S5012), and if received (YES in S5012), an ending effect selection process is performed (S5013). In the ending effect selection process (S5013), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs other processes (S5014) based on received commands other than the above commands (for example, processes for performing effects associated with variable display of normal symbols). Then, the received command analysis processing (S4105) ends.

[2. Customization setting processing]
The customization setting process (S5003) of this embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 41, in the customization setting process (S5003), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "5" (S5101). If the value of the customer waiting flag is not "5" (NO in S5101), this process is terminated as it is and the process proceeds to step S5004 in FIG. Also, when it is determined that the value of the customer waiting flag is "5" (YES in S5101), it is determined whether or not the effect customization image G203 is being displayed on the display section 50a (S5102). If it is determined that the effect customized image G203 is displayed on the display unit 50a (YES in S5102), the process proceeds to step S5103. If it is determined that the effect customization image G203 is not displayed on the display unit 50a (NO in S5102), the process proceeds to step S5105.

In step S5103, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not selection of an item image other than the item image indicating "return" or the item image indicating "initialization" included in the effect customizing image G203 has been determined. Determine (S5103). If it is determined in step S5103 that the item image indicating "return" or the item image indicating "initialize" has been selected (YES in S5103), the process proceeds to step S5112 in FIG.

In step S5103, item images other than the item image indicating "return" or the item image indicating "initialization" displayed in the effect customization image G203 (item image indicating "LOGO cut-in", "movable body effect , the item image indicating "character selection", see FIG. Customized images corresponding to item images whose selection has been determined from image G203 (item image indicating "movable body effect", item image indicating "LOGO cut-in", item image indicating "character selection") (Fig. 33 (B )) is displayed (S5104). Specifically, when an item image indicating “LOGO cut-in” is selected and determined, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs a cut-in customized image display command for displaying the LOGO cut-in customized image to the effect RAM 124 . output buffer. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the cut-in customized image display command set here displays, for example, an item image indicating "expected jackpot 10%", "expected jackpot 30%" on the display unit 50a. A LOGO cut-in customized image including an item image indicating "Big Win Expectation 100%?" and an item image indicating "Return" is displayed. As a result, by displaying the LOGO cut-in customized image on the display unit 50a, the player is made to press the select button 42 and the normal button 40, and the "Expectation of jackpot 10%" displayed on the display unit 50a is displayed. ”, an item image indicating “30% expected jackpot”, an item image indicating “100% expected jackpot?”, or an item image indicating “return”. It is possible to confirm By selecting and confirming one of the item images, it is possible to change the degree of expectation for the big hit of the LOGO cut-in notice.

Further, when the item image indicating "movable body effect" is selected and determined, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs a movable body effect customized image display command for displaying the movable body effect customized image to the effect RAM 124. set in the buffer. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the movable body effect customized image display command set here displays, for example, an item image indicating "expected jackpot 10%" and "expected jackpot 30%" on the display unit 50a. , an item image indicating "100% expected jackpot?", and an item image indicating "return" are displayed. As a result, by displaying the movable body effect customized image on the display section 50a, the player is made to press the select button 42 and the normal button 40, and "10% expected jackpot" is displayed on the display section 50a. Any item image is selected from the item image, the item image indicating ``expectation for jackpot 30%'', the item image indicating ``expectation for jackpot 100%?'', or the item image indicating ``return'', It is possible to confirm. By selecting and confirming one of the item images, it is possible to change the degree of expectation for the big hit of the movable body production.

Further, when the item image indicating "character selection" is selected and determined, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect character customized image display command for displaying the effect character customized image G204 in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. set. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the production character customized image display command set here, displays the second black arrow image G8, the first production character item image G9, the second production character item image on the display unit 50a. G10, the third effect character item image G11, and the effect character customization image G204 including the item image indicating "return" are displayed. As a result, the effect character customizing image G204 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the player presses the select button 42 and the normal button 40, thereby causing the first effect character item image displayed on the display unit 50a. G9, the second effect character item image G10, the third effect character item image G11, or the item image indicating "return" can be selected and confirmed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the effect character customizing image G204 is displayed on the display section 50a (S5105). When it is determined that the effect character customization image G204 is displayed on the display unit 50a (YES in S5105), the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the first effect character item image G9 and the second effect character item image G9 displayed on the display unit 50a. It is determined whether or not one of the effect character item image G10 and the third effect character item image G11 has been selected and determined (S5106). That is, in step S5106, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one of the first effect character item image G9, the second effect character item image G10, and the third effect character item image G11 displayed on the display unit 50a. is selected, and it is determined whether or not the selected effect character item image is determined by pressing the normal button 40.例文帳に追加

In step S5106, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one of the first effect character item image G9, the second effect character item image G10, and the third effect character item image G11 displayed on the display unit 50a. If it is determined that the character item image has been selected and determined (YES in S5106), the selected effect character item image (first effect character item image G9, second effect character item image G10, third effect character item image G10, third effect character item image G11), sets the effect characters (effect character A, effect character B, effect character C) (S5107), and proceeds to step S5108. By setting the production character, there is a case where the production character selected in the story reach and joint fight reach that can be performed in the special figure fluctuation production appears (see FIGS. 36 and 37 to 39). In addition, when the processing by the effect control microcomputer 121 in step S5107 is performed, the effect character customization information set this time (the set effect character A information, the set effect character B information, information of the effect character C which is set) is stored.

In step S5106, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one of the first effect character item image G9, the second effect character item image G10, and the third effect character item image G11 displayed on the display unit 50a. If it is determined that the effect character item image has not been selected, that is, if the item image indicating "return" has been selected (NO in S5106), the process proceeds to step S5108.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 has set the effect characters (effect character A, effect character B, effect character C) (S5107), an effect customized image display command for displaying the effect customized image G203 on the display unit 50a. is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5108), and the process proceeds to step S5004 in FIG. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the effect customized image display command set here, changes the display image displayed on the display unit 50a to the item image indicating the "movable body effect", "LOGO cut-in". , an item image indicating "select character", and an item image indicating "return".

When the effect control microcomputer 121 selects and determines the item image indicating "return" (NO in S5106), the effect customized image display command for displaying the effect customized image G203 on the display unit 50a is issued. It is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5108) and proceeds to step S5004 in FIG. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the effect customized image display command set here, changes the display image displayed on the display unit 50a to the item image indicating the "movable body effect", "LOGO cut-in". , an item image indicating "select character", and an item image indicating "return".

Also, in step S5105, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the effect character customization image G204 is being displayed on the display unit 50a (NO in S5105), the movable body effect customization displayed on the display unit 50a is displayed. It is determined whether or not an image or an item image showing other than "return" shown in the LOGO cut-in customized image has been selected (S5109). Here, the item images indicating other than "return" include the item image indicating "10% expected jackpot", the item image indicating "30% expected jackpot", and the "expected jackpot" included in the movable body production customized image. 100%?”, an item image indicating “10% expected jackpot” included in the LOGO cut-in customized image, an item image indicating “30% expected jackpot”, and “100% expected jackpot?” ” is an item image that indicates

In step S5109, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that an item image other than "return" has been selected and determined (YES in S5109), the movable body effect or LOGO cut selected by the player is determined. Corresponds to the item image indicating the degree of expectation of the jackpot in (item image indicating “expectation of jackpot 10%”, item image indicating “expectation of jackpot 30%”, item image indicating “expectation of jackpot 100%?”) The degree of expectation for a big hit is set and changed (S5110), and the process proceeds to step S5111. In addition, when the processing by the effect control microcomputer 121 in step S5110 is performed, the effect RAM 124 stores the information of the jackpot expectation degree of the LOGO cut-in notice set this time (information of the jackpot expectation degree of 10%, the jackpot expectation degree of 30% information, and information about 100% jackpot expectation?) will be stored.

In addition, in step S5109, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects and determines the movable body effect customized image displayed on the display unit 50a or the item image indicating "return" shown in the LOGO cut-in customized image. If it is determined that the data has been received (NO in S5109), the process proceeds directly to step S5111.

When the production control microcomputer 121 sets and changes the expectation level of the big hit of the movable body production or the LOGO cut-in (S5110), the production customization image for displaying the production customization image G203 on the display unit 50a. A display command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5111), and the process proceeds to step S5004 in FIG. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the effect customized image display command set here, changes the display image displayed on the display unit 50a to the item image indicating the "movable body effect", "LOGO cut-in". , an item image indicating "select character", and an item image indicating "return". In addition, when the processing by the production control microcomputer 121 in step S5110 is performed, the information of the expected jackpot degree of movable body production set this time (information of 10% expected jackpot degree, information of 30% expected jackpot degree, etc.) information, information about 100% jackpot expectation?) will be stored.

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the movable body effect customized image or the item image indicating "return" shown in the LOGO cut-in customized image has been selected and determined (NO in S5109), An effect customized image display command for displaying the effect customized image G203 on the display unit 50a is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5111), and the process proceeds to step S5004 in FIG. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the effect customized image display command set here, changes the display image displayed on the display unit 50a to the item image indicating the "movable body effect", "LOGO cut-in". , an item image indicating "select character", and an item image indicating "return".

If the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in step S5103 that the item image indicating "return" or the item image indicating "initialization" included in the effect customizing image G203 has been selected (YES in S5103). ), and proceeds to step S5112 in FIG. In step S5112, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the item image indicating "initialization" included in the effect customized image G203 displayed on the display unit 50a has been selected and determined (S5112). When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the item image indicating "initialization" displayed on the display unit 50a has been selected and determined (YES in S5112), the set effect character (effect character A , effect character B, and effect character C) are initialized (S5113), and the effect character is set to an unset state. Subsequently, the customized contents (set jackpot expectation level) of the LOGO cut-in and the movable body presentation are initialized (S5114), and this processing is finished, and the process proceeds to step S5004 in FIG. When the processing by the effect control microcomputer 121 in step S5113 is performed, the customization information of the effect characters currently stored in the effect RAM 124 (information of the set effect character A, information of the set effect character B, The set effect character C information) is erased. When the processing by the production control microcomputer 121 in step S5114 is performed, information on the jackpot expectation level of the movable body production currently stored in the production RAM 124 (information on the 10% expected jackpot level, information on the 30% expected jackpot level, 100% expected jackpot?) and LOGO cut-in notice information about expected jackpot (10% expected jackpot information, 30% expected jackpot information, 100% expected jackpot information) are deleted. be.

Also, in step S5112, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the selection of the item image indicating "return" displayed on the display unit 50a has been determined (NO in S5112), in step S5115, waits for selection. A selected standby image display command for displaying the image G200 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5118), the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "2" (S5116), and this process is finished. to step S5004. Here, in step S5118, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the set selected standby image display command displays the selected standby image G200 (see FIG. 34A) on the display unit 50a.

[3. Fluctuation production start processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the fluctuation production start processing (S5005) of the present embodiment, first, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the fluctuation start command (S5501). The variation start command includes information on variation patterns (see FIGS. 12 and 31) and information on special figure stop design data based on determination of a big hit or the like. Next, in the performance symbol selection process (S5502), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable performance are determined by lottery using a performance symbol lottery table (not shown) based on the variation pattern.

Subsequently, in the fluctuation production pattern selection process (S5503), the production control microcomputer 121 determines the fluctuation production pattern which is the contents of the fluctuation production. If the variable production pattern is determined, the time of the variable production, the variable display mode of the production pattern, the presence or absence of the reach production, the content of the reach production, the presence or absence of the operation promotion production, the content of the operation promotion production, the production development configuration, the background of the production pattern The details of the content of the variable production, such as the type of, will be determined.

In the variation effect pattern selection process (S5503) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the information of the variation pattern included in the variation start command analyzed in S5501 is the special figure variation pattern "P21" or the special figure 1 variation. In the pattern "P24", when the information of the effect character currently set in the effect RAM 124 is not stored, it is decided to execute the story reach, and based on the table shown in FIG. , determines the effect mode of story reach to be the first effect mode of story reach. As a result, in the special figure variation production based on the special figure variation pattern "P21" or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", the story reach consisting of the story first presentation mode is performed (see FIG. 35). In the story ready-to-win game consisting of the story first production mode, by displaying the first story announcement background image G205 on the display unit 50a, it is possible to show the player that the story ready-to-play is the story first production mode. In addition, in the story ready-to-win which consists of the story first production mode, by displaying the first story execution image G206 on the display section 50a, it is suggested to the player that the story ready-to-win of the story first production mode is being executed. becomes possible.

In addition, in the fluctuation effect pattern selection process (S5503) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the information of the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation start command analyzed in S5501 is the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" or the special figure When the information of the effect character A currently set in the effect RAM 124 is stored in the 1 variation pattern "P24", it is determined to execute the story reach, and the table shown in FIG. 32(B) is determined. Based on, the production mode of story reach is determined to be the first production mode of story reach or the second production mode of story reach. As a result, in the special figure variation production based on the special figure variation pattern "P21" or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", the story reach consisting of the story first production mode or the story reach consisting of the story second production mode (See FIGS. 35, 36(A) and 36(B)). In the story ready-to-win mode consisting of the second story effect mode, by displaying the second story announcement background image G207 on the display unit 50a, it is possible to indicate to the player that the story ready-to-win game is in the second story effect mode. In addition, in the story ready-to-win mode consisting of the second story effect mode, a second story execution image G208 is displayed on the display unit 50a to suggest to the player that the story ready-to-win story in the second story effect mode is being executed. becomes possible.

In addition, in the fluctuation effect pattern selection process (S5503) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the information of the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation start command analyzed in S5501 is the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" or the special figure When the information of the effect character B currently set in the effect RAM 124 is stored in the 1 variation pattern "P24", it is determined to execute the story reach, and the table shown in FIG. 32(C) is determined. Based on, the production mode of story reach is determined to be the first production mode of story reach or the third production mode of story reach. As a result, in the special figure variation production based on the special figure variation pattern "P21" or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", the story reach consisting of the story first production mode or the story reach consisting of the story third production mode (See FIGS. 35, 36(C) and 36(D)). In the story ready-to-win mode consisting of the third story effect mode, by displaying the third story announcement background image G209 on the display section 50a, it is possible to indicate to the player that the story ready-to-win game is in the third story effect mode. In addition, in the story ready-to-win mode consisting of the third story effect mode, the third story execution image G210 is displayed on the display unit 50a to suggest to the player that the story ready-to-win in the third story effect mode is being executed. becomes possible.

In addition, in the fluctuation effect pattern selection process (S5503) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the information of the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation start command analyzed in S5501 is the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" or the special figure When the information of the effect character C currently set in the effect RAM 124 is stored in the 1 variation pattern "P24", it is decided to execute the story reach, and the table shown in FIG. 32(D) is determined. Based on, the production mode of story reach is determined to be the first production mode of story reach or the fourth production mode of story reach. As a result, in the special figure variation production based on the special figure variation pattern "P21" or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", the story reach consisting of the story first production mode or the story reach consisting of the story fourth production mode (See FIGS. 35, 36(E) and 36(F)). In the story ready-to-win mode consisting of the fourth story effect mode, by displaying the fourth story announcement background image G211 on the display section 50a, it is possible to indicate to the player that the story ready-to-win game is in the fourth story effect mode. In addition, in the story ready-to-win which consists of the story fourth production mode, by displaying the fourth story execution image G212 on the display section 50a, it is suggested to the player that the story ready-to-reach of the story fourth production mode is being executed. becomes possible.

In the variation effect pattern selection process (S5503) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the information of the variation pattern included in the variation start command analyzed in S5501 is the special figure variation pattern "P22" or the special figure 1 variation. In the pattern "P25", when the information of the effect character A currently set in the effect RAM 124 is stored, or when the information of the effect character currently set in the effect RAM 124 is not stored, It decides to execute joint fight ready-to-win, and decides the first joint fight ready-to-win production mode as the joint fight ready-to-win production mode based on the table shown in FIG. 33(A). As a result, in the special figure fluctuation production based on the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P25", the joint fight reach consisting of the joint fight first production mode is performed (see FIG. 37). In the joint battle ready-to-win mode consisting of the first joint battle production mode, by displaying the first reinforcement appearance image G213 on the display unit 50a, it is possible to suggest that the joint battle ready-to-win is in the first joint battle production mode in which the production character A appears. is. In addition, in the joint fight ready-to-win mode consisting of the first joint fight effect mode, the first joint fight image G214 is displayed on the display unit 50a, so that the effect character D and the effect character A fight together. It is possible to suggest that

In addition, in the fluctuation effect pattern selection process (S5503) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the information of the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation start command analyzed in S5501 is the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" or the special figure When the information of the effect character B currently set in the effect RAM 124 is stored in the 1 variation pattern "P25", it is decided to execute the joint fight reach, and the table shown in FIG. 33(B) is determined. Based on, the production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win is determined to be the first production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win or the second production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win. As a result, in the special figure fluctuation production based on the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P25", the joint fight reach consisting of the joint fight first production mode or the joint fight second production mode is performed. becomes (see FIGS. 37 and 38). In the joint battle ready-to-win mode consisting of the second joint battle production mode, by displaying the second reinforcement appearance image G215 on the display unit 50a, it is possible to suggest that the joint battle ready-to-win is in the joint battle second production mode in which the production character B appears. is. In addition, in the joint fight ready-to-win mode consisting of the second joint fight effect mode, the second joint fight image G216 is displayed on the display unit 50a, so that the effect character D and the effect character B fight together. It is possible to suggest that

In addition, in the variation effect pattern selection process (S5503) of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the information of the variation pattern included in the variation start command analyzed in S5501 is the special figure variation pattern "P22" or the special figure In the 1 variation pattern "P25", when the information of the effect character C currently set in the effect RAM 124 is stored, it is decided to execute the joint fight reach, and the table shown in FIG. 33(C) is determined. Based on, the production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win is determined to be the first production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win or the third production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win. As a result, in the special figure fluctuation production based on the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P25", the joint fight reach consisting of the joint fight first production mode or the joint fight third production mode is performed. becomes (see FIGS. 37 and 39). In the joint battle ready-to-win mode consisting of the third joint battle production mode, by displaying the third reinforcement appearance image G217 on the display unit 50a, it is possible to suggest that the joint battle ready-to-win is in the third joint battle production mode in which the production character C appears. is. In addition, in the joint fight ready-to-win mode consisting of the third joint fight effect mode, the third joint fight image G218 is displayed on the display unit 50a, so that the effect character D and the effect character C fight together. It is possible to suggest that

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a notice effect selection process (S5504). As a result, the contents of the notice effect such as the so-called LOGO cut-in notice, step-up notice effect, and chance-up notice effect are determined. Specifically, in the advance notice effect selection process (S5504), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the customization information related to the LOGO cut-in notice stored in the effect RAM 124 (the degree of expectation of the selected LOGO cut-in notice). table, etc.) and the information of the special stop pattern data based on the judgment of the big hit included in the variation start command, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a LOGO cut-in notice in the variation production, and the lottery result Based on this, the content of the LOGO cut-in notice is determined.

After that, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the selected production pattern, the variable production pattern, and the variable production start command for starting the variable production with the advance notice production to the output buffer of the production RAM 124 (S5506), The production start process (S5005) is ended. When the variable effect start command set in step (S5506) is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads out a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142, and the image display device 50 The display unit 50a performs a variable effect. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 clears the value of the customer waiting timer to "0" and sets the value of the customer waiting flag to "0" when the customer waiting timer is greater than "0" in the variable production start process (S5005). to 0.

8. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, by pressing the select button 42 and the normal button 40, one of the effect character A, the effect character B, or the effect character C is selected. Any production character can be selected and the selected production character can be set. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the selected production character is displayed on the display unit 50a in story reach or joint fighting reach, and the production character different from the selected production character is displayed in story reach or joint fighting reach. It may be displayed on the part 50a. As a result, when the selected effect character is displayed on the display section 50a in story reach or joint fight reach, it is possible to draw attention to the effect character selected by the player himself/herself. Therefore, by displaying the effect character selected by the player on the display unit 50a in the story reach or the joint fight reach, it is possible to heighten the joy of the appearance of the effect character selected by the player himself/herself. It is possible to improve amusement in the game.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, for example, when the production character B is selected in the customer waiting production and the selected production character is set, in the story reach and the joint fight reach, the display unit 50a is set. When the effect character B is displayed (see FIGS. 36(C), 36(D), 38(B), and 38(C)), the effect is displayed on the display unit 50a in the story reach or the joint fight reach. Compared to the case where character A and effect character D are displayed (see FIGS. 35(A), 35(C), 37(B), and 37(C)), the expectation of big win is higher (see FIG. 32(C) ), see FIG. As a result, even if story ready-to-win with a lower expectation of big hit than battle ready-to-win or joint fighting ready-to-win is executed, the effect character B selected on the display unit 50a is displayed in the story ready-to-win or joint fighting ready-to-win that is being executed. It is possible to give not only joy but also the pleasure of noticing that the degree of expectation for a big win is high. Therefore, by displaying the production character B on the display unit 50a in the story reach and the joint fight reach, it is possible to further increase the player's pleasure in the story reach and the joint fight reach, and to improve the game interest. Become.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the story reach is performed in the special figure variation production executed based on the special figure variation pattern "P21" or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24" (see FIG. 31 ). In addition, the joint fight reach is performed in the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P25" (see FIG. 31). Further, for example, when the player sets the production character B, the production character B set in the display unit 50a is displayed in the story reach and the joint fighting reach, and the production character D different from the production character B, In some cases, the production character A is displayed. As a result, for example, when the joint fighting reach is performed in the special figure fluctuation production, the production character B selected by the player himself/herself is displayed on the display part 50a during the joint fighting reach, which is not expected to result in a big hit. Then, it becomes possible to draw the player's attention to the production character B. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the joint battle reach. In this way, for example, by displaying the production character B in the joint fight reach on the display unit 50a, interest in the joint fight reach is heightened, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the production character B is set, for example, if the joint fight reach performed in the special figure fluctuation production is the joint fight reach consisting of the joint fight second production mode The effect character D, which is the main character, and the effect character B selected by the player are displayed together on the display section 50a (see FIG. 38(C)). On the other hand, when the production character B is set, for example, if the joint fighting reach performed in the special figure fluctuation production is the joint fighting reach consisting of the joint fighting first production mode, the production character D, which is the main character, and the production Character A is also displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 37(C)). As a result, when the joint fighting reach is performed in the special figure fluctuation effect, the player can determine whether the effect character displayed together with the effect character D on the display unit 50a is the effect character B or the effect character A. can be brought to attention. In this way, in the joint battle ready-to-win which is performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production, the joint battle first production mode and the joint battle ready-to-hire second production mode share the production character D displayed on the display unit 50a, but they are displayed together. By varying the displayed performance characters, it is possible to amuse the player with the displayed performance characters and improve the amusement of the game.

9. Modification Next, a modification of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above 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 embodiment, the winning of the game ball to the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12 corresponds to "establishment of a predetermined condition", but it is not limited to this. For example, other starting ports different from the first starting port and the second starting port 12 may be provided. Moreover, the special figure 1 lottery or the special figure 2 lottery may be performed by winning a game ball in another start opening. In this case, the winning of the game ball to any one of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, or other starting ports may correspond to "establishment of a predetermined condition". .

The story reach and joint fight reach of the above embodiment corresponded to the "specific production". However, it is not limited to this. For example, if it is an effect that suggests the possibility of being determined as a big hit by the special figure jackpot determination process, a specific effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, a specific sound output from the speaker 52, a frame lamp 53 or a board The effect of causing the lamp 54 to emit light in a specific light emission mode, the pending icon notice, the cut-in notice, the step-up notice, the notice using the effect image, and the like may correspond to the “specific effect”.

In the above embodiment, the select button 42 corresponds to the "operating means", but it is not limited to this. For example, the select button 42 and the normal button 40 may correspond to the "operation means". Also, the select button 42, the normal button 40, and the special button 41 may correspond to the "operation means". In addition, any one of the select button 42, the normal button 40, or the special button 41 may correspond to the "operation means". Also, in the case of a configuration including operation means other than the select button 42, the normal button 40, and the special button 41, the other operation means may correspond to the "operation means".

In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to select and determine the player's favorite effect character in the customer waiting effect from among the three types of effect characters, the effect character A, the effect character B, and the effect character C. was However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be possible to select one of two types of effect characters (effect character A and effect character B). Also, it may be possible to select one type of effect character (for example, effect character B) in the customer waiting effect. In addition, the player's favorite performance character is selected and determined in the customer waiting performance from among four or more types of performance characters including performance character A, performance character B, performance character C, and other performance characters. It may be possible to

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the effect character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting effect is displayed on the display unit 50a in the story reach and the joint fight reach is different from the case where the selected effect character appears in the specific effect. was equivalent to However, it is not limited to this. For example, in Story Reach and Co-op Reach, the case where an effect related to the effect character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting effect is performed corresponds to "the case where the selected effect character appears in a specific effect". can be As a result, the player can be entertained not only by whether or not the character is displayed on the display unit 50a, but also by various effects related to the selected and determined effect characters. Specifically, for example, the voice of the effect character selected and determined by the player may be output from the speaker 52 in the customer waiting effect. As a result, it is possible to entertain the player depending on whether or not he or she can hear the voice of the production character in the story reach and joint fight reach.

In the above embodiment, the production character other than the production character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting production (production character D for story reach, production character A for joint fight reach) is the story reach and joint fight reach. The case where the character is displayed on the display unit 50a corresponds to "the case where a non-selected effect character different from the selected effect character appears in a specific effect". However, it is not limited to this. For example, in Story Reach and Co-op Reach, the case where a production character different from the production character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting production is performed is called "When the selected production character appears in a specific production ” may be equivalent to As a result, the player can be entertained not only by whether or not the character is displayed on the display unit 50a, but also by various effects related to the effect characters different from the effect characters selected and determined. Specifically, for example, the voice of a production character different from the production character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting production may be output from the speaker 52 . As a result, it is possible to enjoy the story reach and joint fight reach by selecting and deciding the production character in the customer waiting production, and whether or not the voice of the production character selected in the story reach and joint fight reach can be heard. Become

The story reach, which is the SP reach of the above embodiment, and the joint fight reach, which is the SP reach, corresponded to the "specific reach production". However, it is not limited to this. For example, story reach and battle reach, which is SP reach other than joint fight reach, may correspond to the “specific reach effect”. Also, story reach, joint fight reach, and SP reach other than battle reach may correspond to "specific reach effect". Also, the L reach may correspond to the "specific reach effect". In addition, N reach may correspond to "specific reach effect".

In the above-described embodiment, there are three types of joint ready-to-win production modes: the first joint ready-to-win production form, the second joint ready-to-win production form, and the third joint ready-to-win production form. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the joint fighting ready-to-win effect mode may be of two types, or may be of four or more types.

In the above embodiment, the effect character D displayed on the display unit 50a in the joint fight reach corresponds to the "common effect character". However, it is not limited to this. For example, if it is a production character other than the production character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting production, the other production character may correspond to the "common production character".

In the above-described embodiment, the effect character D and the effect character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting effect are displayed on the display unit 50a. Reach's third production mode) corresponded to the "first production mode". However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the first effect mode of joint fighting reach, the effect character D is displayed on the display unit 50a, the effect character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting effect, and effect characters other than the effect character D and the selected effect character are displayed. and are displayed together on the display unit 50a may correspond to the "first presentation mode".

In the above-described embodiment, the first production mode of joint fighting ready-to-win corresponds to the "second production mode". However, it is not limited to this. For example, a production character D on the display unit 50a and other production characters (for example, The effect mode in which the effect character D), which cannot be selected and determined in the customer waiting effect, is displayed together on the display unit 50a may correspond to the "second effect mode". This makes it easier for the player to understand that the effect character which has not been selected and determined in the customer waiting effect is displayed on the display section 50a in the effect mode of the joint fight ready-to-win.

In the above-described embodiment, in the joint fight reach, the joint fight images (the second joint fight image G216, the third reinforcement appearance image G217) showing that the main character and the allied character (the production character selected by the player) both attack the enemy character. ) was displayed (see FIGS. 38(C) and 39(C)) corresponded to "appearing together a common effect character different from a plurality of effect characters and a selected effect character". However, it is not limited to this. For example, in joint fighting reach, the effect character selected and determined by the player and the effect character D are not both displayed on the display unit 50a, but are selected and determined by the player on the display unit 50a in joint fighting reach. The fact that there is a scene in which only the directed character is displayed and a scene in which only the directed character D is displayed on the display unit 50a can be explained by ``appearing together a common effect character and a selected effect character that are different from a plurality of effect characters.'' may be equivalent to

In the above-described embodiment, in the joint fight reach, the joint fight images (the second joint fight image G216, the third joint fight image G218) indicating that the production character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting production and the production character D are present together. ) was displayed (see FIGS. 38(C) and 39(C)) corresponded to "appearing together a common effect character different from a plurality of effect characters and a selected effect character". However, it is not limited to this. For example, in joint fight reach, when the effect character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting effect and the effect character D are together, a sound is output from the speaker 52 to indicate that "a plurality of effect characters It may correspond to "appear together a common effect character and a selected effect character that are different from . As a result, the sound output from the speaker 52 makes it possible for the player to understand that the effect character selected and determined by the player in the joint fight reach and the effect character D are fighting together.

In the above-described embodiment, the first joint battle image G214 indicating that the effect character A and the effect character D are together in the joint fight reach (see FIG. It corresponded to "make the production characters appear together". However, it is not limited to this. For example, in joint fighting reach, both production character A and production character D are not displayed on display unit 50a, but in joint fighting reach, only production character A is displayed on display unit 50a. The fact that there is a scene in which only the effect character D is displayed may correspond to ``make the common effect character and the non-selected effect character appear together''.

In the above-described embodiment, the first joint battle image G214 indicating that the effect character A and the effect character D are together in the joint fight reach (see FIG. It corresponded to "make the production characters appear together". However, it is not limited to this. For example, outputting a voice from the speaker 52 indicating that the effect character D and the effect character A are together in joint fight reach corresponds to "make the common effect character and the non-selected effect character appear together". You can As a result, it is possible to let the player know that the effect character A and the effect character D are fighting together in the joint fight reach by the voice output from the speaker 52 .

In the above-described embodiment, when the production character is set in the customer waiting production, the story reach performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production executed based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving state, and the joint fight reach , the effect character displayed on the display unit 50a may be the set effect character. However, it is not limited to this. For example, story reach and joint fight reach may be performed during the execution of the special figure variation performance executed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern in the time saving state. In this case, the effect character displayed on the display unit 50a in the story reach performed during execution of the special figure variation effect based on the special figure 1 variation pattern in the time saving state and the joint fight reach is the set effect character. There may be cases. Moreover, the story reach and the joint fight reach may be performed during execution of the special figure variation performance executed based on the special figure 2 variation pattern in the non-time saving state. In this case, the effect character displayed on the display unit 50a in the story reach and the joint fight reach may be the set effect character. In this case, the production character displayed on the display unit 50a in the story reach performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production based on the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving state and the joint fight reach is the set production character There may be cases. Furthermore, the story reach and the joint fight reach may be performed during execution of the special figure variation performance executed based on the special figure 2 variation pattern in the time saving state. In this case, the production character displayed on the display unit 50a in the story reach performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation production based on the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern in the time saving state and the joint fight reach is the set production character. There may be cases. It is possible to entertain the player by making the set production character appear in the story reach performed in the special figure fluctuation production based on various special figure fluctuation patterns in various game states and the joint battle reach. .

In the above-described embodiment, the effect character selected and determined by the player himself/herself is displayed on the display section 50a together with the effect character D in the joint fight reach where the effect character is confirmed to appear as reinforcements for the main character from the beginning. was sometimes displayed in However, it is not limited to this. For example, during execution of a predetermined ready-to-win effect (for example, SP ready-to-win), a branch may be made between a case where a show character appears as reinforcement for the main character and a case where it does not appear. In this case, the appearance of the production character in the predetermined ready-to-win production develops the predetermined ready-to-win production, but if the production character does not appear in the predetermined ready-to-win production, the predetermined ready-to-win production does not develop. Also good. In addition, it is also possible to set a higher expectation for a big win when a production character appears and develops in a predetermined ready-to-win production than when the production character does not appear and does not develop. In this case, the production character selected and determined by the player in the customer waiting production is different from the production character selected and determined in the case where the main character appears and the predetermined ready-to-win production develops. Appears and a predetermined ready-to-win effect develops, the degree of expectation for a big hit may be set higher than that in the case where the predetermined ready-to-win effect develops. For example, during execution of a predetermined ready-to-reach production (for example, SP reach) that cannot be expected much, if a production character that appears to support the main character is fixed, during the predetermined ready-to-reach production (for example, SP reach) If there is no advance notice effect or change of the music output from the speaker 52, it is assumed that there is little expectation that the predetermined ready-to-win effect will result in a big win. However, when a performance character selected and determined by the player himself/herself appears as a reinforcement during a predetermined ready-to-win performance (for example, SP ready-to-win) and is displayed on the display unit 50a, the result of the big win determination is a big win. It is possible to have expectations. As a result, even in a situation where a predetermined ready-to-win performance is carried out and the player has no expectation of a big win and the player's desire to play is low, the desired performance character selected by the player appears in the predetermined ready-to-win performance. Thus, the player can have a sense of anticipation for a big win, and it is possible to make the player pay attention to a predetermined ready-to-win performance in which a favorite performance character appears and entertain the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first start port 11 (fixed start port) in which the ease with which a game ball enters does not change, and the second start port 12 (variable start port, ) are provided, but only one of them may be provided.

In the above-described form, the special figure 2 determination process is performed preferentially over the special figure 1 determination process (the variation display of the special figure 2 is performed preferentially over the variation display of the special figure 1). Special figure 1 determination processing is performed preferentially over special figure 2 determination processing (variation display of special figure 1 is performed preferentially than variation display of special figure 2) It may be configured. In this case, the special figure 1 lottery should be a lottery that is more advantageous than the special figure 2 lottery and makes it easier to win a big hit.

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

Moreover, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply it to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mammoth ball game machine.

In the above embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. It may be composed of patterns other than three, such as three. For example, you may provide two designs divided by special figure 1 and special figure 2. Moreover, one pattern common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. In these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may be used for display, and the sub-control board 120 may be used for control. Further, in areas other than the game area 6 of the game board 1, an LED device for displaying symbols may be provided. In this case, the main control board 100 or the sub-control board 120 may control the LED device.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed by different substrates, but they may be configured to be performed by one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (inventions according to means A1 to A4) are shown in the above embodiments. In the following description of the invention, corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

The invention according to means A1 is
Based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established (the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12), determination processing of whether or not it will be a hit (special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402), Special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), see FIG. 27) game control means (game control microcomputer 101),
A production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a specific production (story reach, joint battle reach) that suggests the possibility of being judged as winning by the judgment process based on the judgment result of the judgment process. In the provided game machine (pachinko game machine PY1),
Equipped with operation means (select button 42) that can be operated by the player,
The production control means is
Selectable effect characters (for example, effect character B, effect character C) can be selected from a plurality of effect characters (effect character A, effect character B, effect character C) based on the operation of the operating means,
When the selected effect character is selected, the selected effect character appears in the specific effect (Fig. 36(C), Fig. 36(D), Fig. 36(E), Fig. 36(F), Fig. 38 (B), FIG. 38(C), FIG. 39(B), and FIG. 39(C)), and a non-selected effect character different from the selected effect character in the specific effect (for example, effect character A (see FIG. 37 ( B), see FIG. 37(C)), and when effect character D (see FIGS. 35(A) and 35(B)) is to appear (see FIGS. 35(A) to 35(B) and FIG. 37(B)). ), see FIG. 37(C)),
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the selected effect character is selected from among the plurality of effect characters based on the operation of the operation means, the selected effect character appears in the specific effect, and the selected effect character appears in the specific effect. In some cases, a non-selected effect character may appear. Thus, when a selected performance character selected by the player himself/herself appears in the specific performance, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the selected performance character. Therefore, by the appearance of the selected effect character in the specific effect, it is possible to heighten the player's emotions in the specific effect, and to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means A2 is
The gaming machine according to means A1,
A case where the selected effect character appears in the specific effect is more likely to be determined as a hit by the determination process than a case where the non-selected effect character appears in the specific effect (FIG. 32). (B), FIG. 32(C), FIG. 32(D), FIG. 33(B), FIG. 33(C) reference),
A gaming machine characterized by:

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the case where the selected effect character appears in the specific effect is more successful than the case where the non-selected effect character appears in the specific effect. It is more likely to be judged as hit. As a result, the appearance of the selected effect character in the specific effect being executed makes it possible for the player to not only enjoy the joy of confirming the effect character selected by the player himself, but also that there is a high possibility that it will be judged as a hit. It is possible to give joy. Therefore, the appearance of the selected effect character in the specific effect makes it possible to further heighten the player's emotions in the specific effect, and to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means A3 is
In the gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2,
The production control means is
Based on the determination result of the determination process, it is possible to execute a variation production (special figure variation production),
The specific effect is a specific reach effect (story reach, joint fight reach) executed in the variable effect,
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the selected effect character appears in the specific ready-to-win effect executed in the variable effect, and when the non-selected effect character appears in the specific ready-to-win effect executed in the variable effect. It may appear. As a result, for example, even in the case of a specific ready-to-win effect that is not very promising, when a selected effect character selected by the player appears, the selected effect character is made to pay attention to the specific ready-to-win effect. It is possible to have. Therefore, the appearance of the selected effect character in the specific ready-to-win effect increases the player's interest in the specific ready-to-win effect, making it possible to increase the interest in the game.

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
The production mode of the specific production includes a first production mode (second production mode of joint fighting reach, third production mode of joint fighting reach, see FIGS. 33(B), 33(C), 38, and 39). , There is a second production mode (first production mode of joint fighting reach, see FIG. 33 (A), FIG. 37) different from the first production mode,
The production control means is
In the first effect mode of the specific effect, a common common effect character (effect character D) different from the plurality of effect characters and the selected effect character appear together (Fig. 38 (C), Fig. 39 ( C) see),
In the second effect mode of the specific effect, the common effect character and the non-selected effect character appear together (see FIG. 37(C)),
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, if the executed specific effect is the specific effect of the first effect mode, the common effect character and the selected effect character selected by the player himself/herself appear together, while the second effect character appears. In the specific effect of the effect mode of (1), the common effect character and the non-selected effect character will appear together. As a result, when the specific effect is executed, it is possible to look forward to which of the selected effect character or the non-selected effect character will appear together with the common effect character. becomes. Therefore, in the executed specific effect, it is possible to make the player interested in the effect character appearing together with the common effect character. In this way, by differentiating the effect characters that appear together with the common effect character in the specific effect, it is possible to amuse the player and increase the interest in the game.

40 Normal button 42 Select button 100 Game control board 101 Game control microcomputer 120 Effect control board 121 Effect control microcomputer 124 Effect RAM
PY1: Pachinko machine

Claims (1)

A game control means that makes it possible to perform a determination process as to whether or not it will be a hit based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined ready-to-win effect suggesting the possibility that the determination result is a win in a determination result suggesting effect suggesting the determination result based on the determination result of the determination process. on the machine,
Equipped with operation means that can be operated by the player,
The production control means is
making it possible to select a selected effect character from among a plurality of effect characters based on the operation of the operating means;
In the production mode of the predetermined reach production,
At a predetermined timing in the predetermined ready-to-win effect, a common common effect character different from the plurality of effect characters appears without the appearance of the selected effect character and the non-selected effect character different from the selected effect character. a first production mode;
A second effect in which the non-selected effect character and the common effect character appear together at the predetermined timing while suggesting that the determination result is more likely to be a hit than in the first effect mode. mode and
A third performance mode in which the selected performance character and the common performance character appear together at the predetermined timing while suggesting that the determination result has a higher possibility than in the second performance mode. A game machine characterized by having

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