JP7402493B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, it is determined whether or not there is a jackpot based on the ball entering the starting hole, and based on the result of the determination, , a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player is executed. In the gaming machine described in this document, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner based on the result of determination as to whether or not it is a jackpot, and are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that indicates the result of the determination. When a jackpot game is executed, after the effect symbol becomes a reach, a predetermined reach effect is performed, and then a double mark indicating a jackpot win is stopped and displayed.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-088989

By the way, there is still room for improvement in the variable display of performance symbols as described in Patent Document 1, in order to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
a determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
special game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the determination;
A performance execution means capable of executing a variable performance that variably displays a plurality of performance symbols in each of a plurality of areas and stops displaying them in a manner indicating the result of the determination,
In the variable performance, when the combination of performance symbols stopped and displayed in each area is a specific combination, the special game is executed,
The plurality of production patterns include a first production pattern and a second production pattern different from the first production pattern,
When in the normal gaming state, the first expectation level, which is the expectation level that the specific combination will be displayed in the variable performance when a reach is formed with the first performance symbol in the variable performance, is a predetermined expectation level. On the other hand, when a reach is formed with the second performance symbol in the variable performance, the second expectation level, which is the expectation level that the specific combination will be displayed in the variable performance, is lower than the predetermined expectation level. ,
When the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state , the first expectation level and the second expectation level are the same or almost the same, and in the variable performance, both the first performance symbol and the second A gaming machine characterized in that when a reach is formed with a predetermined performance symbol that is different from the performance symbol, the degree of expectation that the specific combination will be displayed in the variable performance is higher than in the normal gaming state. be.

According to the game machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through performance.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing the second grand prize winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in standby state, and (B) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to general drawings, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special drawings. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. This is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. This is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead determination table. This is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram showing a concrete example of production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. This is a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is a reach determination table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. These are fluctuation pattern determination tables related to the characteristic parts of pachinko gaming machine PY1, in which (A) is a special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table in a low-probability non-time saving state excluding 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, and (B) is a special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table regarding the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in a low accuracy non-time saving state for 20 rotations after the end of the state. These are fluctuation pattern determination tables related to the characteristic parts of pachinko gaming machine PY1, in which (A) is a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table in a high accuracy time saving state, and (B) is a special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table in a low accuracy time saving state. It is. It is a table explaining the effect patterns used for the variable effect. This is a performance symbol determination table when establishing a reach in a variable performance. (A) is a table showing the relationship between the type of performance symbol that formed a reach and the expected jackpot, and (B) is a table showing the relationship between the jackpot expectation in each gaming state. (A) is a table explaining production modes and stage types, and (B) is a table explaining entry conditions and ending conditions of special stages. This is a lottery table for stage changes (change to fruit character town stage) after being out of reach. This is a lottery table that predicts the appearance of fruit characters. It is a figure explaining the type of reach effect. It is a figure showing a specific example of SP reach A. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a stage change after being out of reach. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a stage change after the end of a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the specific example of fruit character appearance notice.

Embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In each referenced figure, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and overlapping explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, in order to simplify the description, by writing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc. for the symbols or codes may be omitted or May be abbreviated. Furthermore, in any flowchart described below, the execution order of a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed or executed in parallel within a range that does not cause inconsistency in the processing contents.

1. Structure of the gaming machine The first form of pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 refer to the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Furthermore, "front" is the direction from the pachinko machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko machine PY1, and "back" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko machine PY1 toward the pachinko machine PY1. shall be.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU to be described later is attached, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 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 mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. 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. The transparent plate 23t only needs to be able to visually recognize the gaming area 6 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

A handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) corresponds to the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball to make the game ball fire (the amount by which the firing device 72, which will be described later, drives the firing solenoid). It is being Therefore, the game ball is fired with a firing intensity that corresponds to the rotational operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that largely protrudes forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. An upper tray 34 for storing game balls to be supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a lower tray 35 is provided at the lower center of the front of the lower decorative body 36 for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 34.

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as "normal button") 40 that can be pressed down is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as a "special button") 41 that can be pressed downward is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. .

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 that is formed to protrude forward from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L placed on the left side and a right speaker 52R placed on the right side. Further, 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 in the front of the lower decorative body 36. Furthermore, a movable frame moving device 58 is attached above the left edge and right edge of the front frame 23m as a performance device for the purpose of increasing game interest. The frame moving device 58 includes a left frame moving device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame moving device 58R arranged on the right side.

Note that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be explained using mainly FIGS. 2 to 5. The game board unit YU includes a game board 1 and a performance unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin board. An opening 1A is formed approximately in the center of the game board 1 and is approximately circular when viewed from the front. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall 1B is formed to protrude forward and define a game area 6 through which game balls can flow. Further, on the outside of the inner wall portion 1B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the gaming area 6 is formed to protrude forward.

On the front surface of the game board 1, a game area 6 is formed which is surrounded by an inner wall part 1B, an outer wall part 1C, etc. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner wall 1B and the outer wall 1C.

The game area 6 is an area into which game balls fired by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing games in the pachinko game machine PY1. Note that a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided protruding from the game area 6. The game nail enters the game area 6 and moves the game ball flowing down the game area 6 through a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first winning opening 14, which will be described later. And, a route is configured to appropriately guide the player to the second grand prize opening 15 and the like. In addition, starting ports such as the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 are referred to as entry ports, and large winning ports such as the first large winning port 14 and the second large winning port 15 are referred to as special winning ports or specific winning ports. The gate can be called a passage port or a passage area.

Near the center of the game area 6, a center frame (center decoration) 61 is provided to decorate the periphery of the opening 1A. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage that can guide a game ball to a first starting port 11, which will be described later, and a warp that can guide a game ball to the stage.

Also, in the gaming area 6, there is a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting opening 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting winning device 11D that allows or disables entry of the ball into the second starting opening 12. A starting winning device (so-called "electronic chew") 12D is provided.

The first starting winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the ease with which game balls enter the first starting port 11 remains constant (unchanged). Winning the game ball into the first starting hole 11 is achieved by drawing the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 1") (obtaining and determining a random number related to Special Figure 1, which will be described later: hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 1 Lottery"). ) and the variable display of special map 1. Further, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric tube opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. When the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. 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, and only when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew 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 chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also referred to as "the electric tube 12D is opened", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is also referred to as "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

Winning a game ball into the second starting hole 12 is achieved by drawing a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2") (obtaining and determining a random number related to Special Figure 2, which will be described later: hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2 Lottery"). ) and the variable display of special map 2. Furthermore, when the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that the game area 6 is provided with a guide stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting port 12.

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (normal winning opening) 10 into which game balls can enter. When a game ball enters the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is the trigger for the lottery of a regular symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common symbol") (that is, the acquisition and determination of a regular symbol random number: hereinafter referred to as "common symbol lottery") and the variable display of a regular symbol. It has become. The electric chew 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT14D") in which a first big winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The first big prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can operate in an open state and a closed state. The first big prize opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening/closing member 14k. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state that closes the first big prize opening 14, and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 14. In this way, the game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a second grand prize winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") in which a second grand prize opening 15 into which game balls can enter is formed. The second big prize winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second big prize opening 15. The VAT opening/closing member 15k can take an open state. The game ball can enter the second grand prize opening 15 only when the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in the open state. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second grand prize opening 15 is also referred to as a "closed state". In this way, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When game balls enter the second grand prize opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, the second grand prize winning device 15D will be explained in detail using FIG. 3. Inside the second big winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a that can detect the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 and allow the game ball to pass downward. It is being

A specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which game balls can pass (enter) are provided in the downstream area of the second big prize opening sensor 15a. The game balls that have passed through the second big prize opening sensor 15a are sorted into a specific area 16 or a non-specific area 17 by a sorting device 16D. The sorting device 16D includes a sorting member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a sorting solenoid 16s that drives the sorting member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving the 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 when viewed from the front in FIG. 3(A) is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 directly above it. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. , passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from this second big prize opening 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: in a front view of FIG. 3(B)) in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific area 16. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above it, leaving the area directly above the specific area 16 open. When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has entered 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 this second big prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called a second route.

Note that 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. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state. Note that the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

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 the game ball that has passed through (entered) each area 16, 17 and allow the game ball to pass downward. .

Note that it is possible to provide only one of the first grand prize device 14D and the second grand prize device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, depending on the gameplay, it is possible to provide a configuration in which two grand prize devices without a specific area or distribution device, such as the first grand prize device 14D, are provided. In addition, although the first grand prize winning device 14D and the second grand prize winning device 15D are provided, depending on the gameplay, it is possible to use only the first grand prize winning device 14D or only the second grand prize winning device 15D. It is possible to use In addition, when the configuration is such that only the first grand prize winning device 14D is used, the processing related to the second grand prize winning device 15D is not performed, and when the configuration is made that only the second grand prize winning device 15D is used, , it is assumed that no processing is performed regarding the first grand prize winning device 14D.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, at approximately the bottom of the game area 6, there are two holes for discharging game balls that are hit into the game area 6 but do not win in any of the winning slots to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. Furthermore, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 that can emit light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. can. The manner in which the handle 72k is operated to launch the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is referred to as "left-handed hitting". On the other hand, the manner in which the handle 72k is operated to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is referred to as "right-handed hitting". In the pachinko game machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with the right hand. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first passage R1 and the second passage R2 are also constituted by a large number of game nails.

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 a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first channel R1 by hitting the ball to the left. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first big winning port 14, and a second big winning port 15 are provided. Therefore, the player can pass through the gate 13, enter the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first big winning opening 14 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting the right hand. Or, you can aim to win a prize in the second grand prize opening 15.

In addition, game balls that did not enter any of the winning holes (first starting hole 11, second starting hole 12, general winning hole 10, first big winning hole 14, and second big winning hole 15), It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. Further, the number of prize balls that are won in each winning hole can be set as appropriate.

Further, 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 (a portion other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the displays 8 include a special figure 1 display 81a that variably displays special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81b that variably displays special figure 2, and a special figure 2 display 81b that variably displays general figure 1. A general figure display 82 is included. In addition, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 pending display 83a that displays the number of special figure 1 pending (U1: the number of variable displays of special figure 1 on the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later. Also included is a special figure 2 pending display 83b that displays the number of special figure 2 pending (U2: the number of reserved special figures 2 that is variablely displayed by the special figure 2 indicator 81b), which will be described later.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is held in response to the landing of a game ball into the first starting port 11. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is held triggered by the winning of a game ball into the second starting port 12. In addition, in the following explanation, special pattern 1 and special pattern 2 are collectively referred to as special pattern or special pattern, and special pattern 1 lottery and special pattern 2 lottery are collectively referred to as special pattern lottery. Moreover, the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed variably and then stopped. The special figure that is stopped and displayed (stopped special figure, special figure derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stopping special symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (a special symbol with a specific stopping pattern, that is, a jackpot symbol), the grand prize opening (the first grand prize opening 14 and the second grand prize opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is played. Note that the gaming state in which the jackpot game is being played is referred to as the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot gaming state is an example of a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

The special figure display 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 depending on the lighting mode. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), the special drawing display 81 will display "□□■■□□■■" (□: lit, A jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed, such as (: off). In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special drawing display 81 will display a losing pattern consisting of only the rightmost LED lighting up, such as "■■■■■■■□". Display. Note that 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 turned off as a losing symbol.

Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined variable time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the special figure is, for example, a mode in which each LED lights up so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. Note that the manner of variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be set as appropriate, such as when all LEDs flash at once if each LED is not displayed in a stopped state (lit display in a specific manner).

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball hits the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery etc. are generated. May be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later, as a special figure reservation. In addition, in the following, the various random numbers obtained by winning (balls entering) the game ball into the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special drawing 1 related random numbers", and the various random numbers obtained by winning the game ball into the second starting port 12 The various random numbers obtained by (ball entry) are referred to as "special map 2 related random numbers." Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figure 2 reservations). An upper limit (four in this embodiment) is set. The upper limit of the number of special figures 1 and the number of special figures 2 reserved can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to "none". In addition, hereinafter, the special map 1 reservation and the special map 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special map reservation", and the number of special diagrams 1 and 2 reserved are collectively referred to as "the number of special diagrams reserved". In addition, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as "special figure related random numbers."

In the pachinko game machine PY1, if the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12, specifically, while the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If a prize is won during execution of a jackpot game or a jackpot game, the variable display of the special drawing (or the right to draw the special drawing) for the winning can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage section 105 is consumed when variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, extinguishing the special figure reservation means determining the special figure related random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation and executing variable display of the special figure to show the determination result.

Then, the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. Each of the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special symbols reserved by lighting up the LEDs for the number of special symbols reserved. Is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the general map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of a general map, the general map is displayed variably and then stopped. The general map that is stopped and displayed (the stationary general map, the general map derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one general map selected from among a plurality of types of general maps by lottery. If the stopped and displayed general figure is a predetermined specific ordinary figure (ordinary figure with a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is opened. .

The common map display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the common map according to the result of the general map lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the common symbol lottery is a win, the common symbol display 82 displays a winning symbol consisting of both LEDs lighting up, such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: off). If the result of the lottery is a loss, a loss pattern such as "■□" consisting of only the right LED being lit is displayed. A mode may be adopted in which all the LEDs are turned off as a losing symbol. Note that the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the regular map is stopped and displayed, the regular map is variablely displayed for a predetermined variable time. The mode of variable display of the ordinary map is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. Note that the mode of variable display of the general map is not particularly limited, and may be set as appropriate, such as all LEDs blinking at once, unless each LED is displayed in a stopped state (lit display in a specific mode). .

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a regular symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a regular symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned normal pattern holding storage section 106 on the condition that the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (four in the present embodiment) is set for the number of standard patterns that can be stored in the standard pattern storage unit 106 (the number of standard patterns held). The upper limit of the number of reserved general drawings can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to "none". In addition, below, the normal pattern random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as the "normal pattern related random number." Further, in this embodiment, a general pattern reservation display for displaying the number of general pattern reservations is not provided, but a general pattern reservation display device may be added to the display devices 8. As the general figure reservation display, it is possible to employ, for example, one having the same configuration as the special figure reservation display 83.

Next, the performance unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be explained using FIG. The production unit 1U is a unit made up of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. The performance unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on board movable device") 55, and a second board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "bottom board movable device") 56.

The image display device 50 is configured with, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display section 50a that can display a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be any other display device, such as one configured with a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display, as long as it is capable of displaying images. It's okay.

The on-board movable device 55 is configured to be movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The under-panel movable device 56 is configured to be movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated under-panel movable body 56k.

FIG. 5A schematically shows how the above-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel 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 above-board movable device 55 is driven, the above-board movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (raised). do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

Note that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be changed as appropriate 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 explained based on FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has various functions such as a special drawing lottery, a variable display of special drawings, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general drawing drawing, a variable display of a general drawing, and auxiliary games. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as the "main control board") 100 that controls gaming profits (progress of the game), and a game performance (special figure variation performance, hold performance, operation performance, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 A performance control board (hereinafter referred to as "sub control board") 120 that controls performances such as game performances (game performances, etc.) and customer waiting performances, and a payout control board 170 that controls the payout of game balls, etc., are installed on the game board 1. It is provided further on the back side than the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls games. Further, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as a production control section (sub-control section) that controls production, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various types of production using production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). It would be good if the performance could be controlled.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, sub-control board 120, and payout control board 170, and also 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 a gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and a production RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the power is cut off to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches the power on/off. Note that the main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub-control board 120 may be provided with a backup power circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120.

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

The gaming ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. In addition, the gaming ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special symbol reservation storage section 105, regular symbol reservation storage section 106, and the like.

The main control board 100 also includes a gaming I/O (Input/Output) port section 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and a gaming CPU 102 for clearing information stored in the gaming RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

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

Various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting hole sensor 11a, a second starting hole sensor 12a, a general winning hole sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first big winning hole sensor 14a, a second big winning hole sensor 14a, and a second starting hole sensor 12a. A prize opening sensor 15a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The general winning hole sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning hole 10. The general winning hole sensor 10a is provided for each general winning hole 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided at the gate 13 and detects a game ball passing through the gate 13. The first big winning hole sensor 14a detects the game ball that has won in the first big winning hole 14. The second big winning hole sensor 15a detects the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 100.

Note that the type 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.

Further, the various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first big winning hole solenoid 14s, a second big winning hole solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first big prize opening solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. The second big prize opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

Note that 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.

Further, the main control board 100 is connected to displays 8 (a special figure display 81, a regular figure display 82, and a special figure pending display 83). Display control of these displays 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 monitoring payout. 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. The firing device 72 is also connected via the firing control circuit 175. Note that the firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

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

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

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands containing information regarding the game to the sub control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. Note that the connection between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only the transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 as a communication direction regulating means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with a performance control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "performance control microcomputer") 121 that controls the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores programs for controlling the performance as the game progresses by the main control board 100, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123 that stores It includes a presentation CPU 122 that executes a program.

Further, the production ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Furthermore, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with an I/O port section 138 for performance and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 for inputting and outputting data and signals. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates on the power when the pachinko game machine PY1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 operates. It operates using power supplied from a backup power supply circuit 192 provided therein. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be used 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 controls the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device based on commands received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. Note that the connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both the transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and the transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. This is a two-way communication connection.

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

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

Note that the display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing execution of drawing in units of frames. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position at which the image is drawn, display priority, display magnification, and image transmittance.

The performance control microcomputer 121 outputs audio, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161 based on commands received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Output.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120. Note that the audio control circuit 161 may be used as a board and a CPU may be mounted thereon. In this case, the CPU may be caused to perform voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may be caused 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 serving as drive sources, and various lamps 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. Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub-control board 120 controls the lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on commands received from the main control board 100.

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

Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-panel drive motor 55 m that drives the on-panel movable device 55 , an under-panel drive motor 56 m that drives the under-panel movable device 56 , and a frame that drives the frame movable device 58 . It includes a drive motor 58m, etc. The performance control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors and cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. In detail, the performance 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. Note that 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.

The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like. The performance control microcomputer 121 can cause each lamp to emit light. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as 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.

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

3. Main games played by the gaming machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 8 to 15. Note that the tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 are general ones for explaining this item, and tables other than these are shown in the explanation of "Characteristics of Pachinko Machine PY1" described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko game machine PY1. However, for configurations that do not show a separate table in the explanation of "Characteristics of Pachinko machine PY1" described later, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used. It is also possible to change the configuration in which a different table is shown in the explanation of "Characteristics" to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to common figures First, games related to common figures will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a regular lottery when the fired game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general drawing lottery is performed, the normal drawing is displayed variably (variably displayed and then stopped) on the general drawing display 82. Here, the regular symbols that are stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the regular pattern is also called "losing pattern" to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the losing common map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. Further, in the following, passing the game ball through the gate 13 will be referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern starting condition".

When the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a series of games such as this (general drawing lottery, variable display of general drawings, auxiliary game), the pachinko game machine PY1 obtains general drawing related random numbers when the general drawing starting condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 8(A), the obtained ordinary symbol-related random numbers include ordinary symbol random numbers. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining a hit. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately set for the random number.

3-1-1. Win Judgment The win judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a win (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) according to a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table is associated with a gaming state that will be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving hit determination table). In each hit determination table, determination values of normal symbol random numbers (normal symbol random number values) are assigned to hits and losses that are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether it is a hit or a loss by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, a normal pattern variation pattern is determined for variable display of the normal pattern. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically the losing common map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. Note that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the hit determination table does not need to be divided for each gaming state.

3-1-2. Ordinary figure fluctuation The ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern according to the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9(B). The ordinary figure fluctuation pattern is identification information regarding predetermined matters related to variable display of ordinary figures, such as ordinary figure fluctuation time.

The regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the time saving state. There is a short-time regular map fluctuation pattern determination table). It should be noted that it is not necessary to divide the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table for each gaming state.

Each ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination table stores one ordinary figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination, for each ordinary figure to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of making the normal pattern fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol (losing common symbol) is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined such that the common symbol fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is Regarding the variable display of ordinary figures in the case where the ordinary figures are stopped and displayed, a general figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined such that the common symbol fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined. Regarding the variable display of figures, a general figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. A variable display of the ordinary figure of the ordinary figure fluctuation time associated with the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed on the ordinary figure display 82. Further, these ordinary figure fluctuation times can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern variation pattern determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed on the normal pattern display 82.

3-1-3. Auxiliary Game The auxiliary game is a variable display of a common symbol, and is executed when a winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of a common symbol lottery).

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include 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 gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that the number of openings and opening time for each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is made different between the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state and the auxiliary game in the time-saving state. For example, in an auxiliary game in a non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a first opening time (a time during which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as the "short opening auxiliary game". In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a second opening time that is longer than the first opening time (a time during which it is easy to make the game ball enter the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.0 seconds)). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as the "long opening auxiliary game". Note that the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery when the fired game ball enters the first starting slot 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is carried out, the special figure 1 is displayed variably on the special figure 1 display 81a (stop display after a variable display is performed) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special symbol 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. That is, the results of the special drawing 1 lottery include jackpots and losses. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning prize ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played and the game based on the winning prize ends.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special drawing 2 lottery when the fired game ball enters the second starting slot 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 is displayed variably (stopped after being displayed variablely) on the special figure 2 display 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special symbols 2 that are stopped and displayed include jackpot symbols and losing symbols. That is, the result of the special drawing 2 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning prize ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played and the game based on the winning prize ends.

In addition, below, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11, it is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 12, it is referred to as "establishment of the second starting condition". That's what it means. Further, "the first starting condition is met" and "the second starting condition is met" are collectively referred to as "the starting condition is met." In addition, the losing symbols of the special symbols are also referred to as "losing special symbols" to distinguish them from the losing symbols of the above-mentioned general symbols.

Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires a special pattern-related random number when a starting condition is established in order to play a series of games like this (special pattern lottery, variable display of special pattern, jackpot game, and setting of the game state). Perform various judgments regarding random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8(B), the special pattern related random numbers to be obtained include special pattern random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot pattern type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special pattern fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for determining reach. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot Judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) according to a jackpot judgment table as shown in FIG. 10(A). The jackpot determination table is associated with the gaming state, specifically whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table).

In each jackpot determination table, special symbol random number determination values (special symbol random number values) are assigned to jackpots and losses that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. 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. Furthermore, the probability of winning a jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination is a method for determining the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10(B) when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. Each type of jackpot symbol is associated with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot consisting of game benefits given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table shows the types of special symbols that are variably displayed (Special Figure 1/Special Figure 2), in other words, the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination) It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12) in which the starting port was performed. That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing a variable display of special figure 1, and a jackpot symbol type determination table used when performing a variable display of special figure 2. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot symbol type random number (jackpot symbol type random number value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. Note that the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type based on the jackpot symbol type determination for special symbol 1 is set to 50% for jackpot symbol A and 50% for jackpot symbol B, and for special symbol 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol C to make the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type 100% based on the jackpot symbol type determination. In this way, the jackpot symbol type is determined in the special drawing 1 lottery, which is held when a game ball enters the first starting opening 11, and the special drawing 2 drawing, which is held when a gaming ball enters the second starting opening 12. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment is used to determine whether or not to generate a reach in the special figure variation effect described later, in accordance with the reach judgment table as shown in FIG. 10 (C) when the result of jackpot judgment is a loss. It is a judgment.

The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in a non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time saving state (time saving reach determination table). Note that the reach determination table does not need to be divided for each gaming state.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is assigned to the reach determination results, ``with reach (reach occurs)'' and ``no reach (reach does not occur)''. . Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether there is a reach or not (whether or not to generate a reach) by determining the obtained reach random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10(C), the number of reach random values for which it is determined that there is a "reach" (reach occurs) is different between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. Note that the probability of determining that there is a reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "with reach" (which causes reach), which is performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", is referred to as "reach with reach", and "without reach (which does not cause reach)". This is sometimes referred to as a "no-reach loss."

3-2-4. Special pattern fluctuation pattern determination To determine the special pattern fluctuation pattern, use the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) shown in FIGS. This is a determination to determine the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters regarding the special figure variation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure variation production described later. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (performance content) of the special symbol variation performance. The identification information included in the special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

The special pattern variation pattern determination table is the type of special symbol that displays a variable display that is subject to judgment (special pattern 1/special pattern 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning that is the cause of the special pattern variation pattern determination is made. (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern judgment table includes a special figure variation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table: Figure 11) used when performing the variable display of special figure 1, and a variable display of special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing this. Note that the special symbol variation pattern determination table does not need to be divided according to the type of special symbol (special symbol 1/special symbol 2).

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table includes a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table), and a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. There is a 1 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, regarding the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table, there is also a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table for non-time saving) and a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not need to be divided for each gaming state.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table include one for jackpot, one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table include one for jackpot, one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach. In addition, it is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

Furthermore, each special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for no reach loss is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, there is a special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 0 to 2, and a table that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses. In addition, each special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for no-reach losing is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, there is a special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of special symbols 2 reserved (U2) is 0 to 2, and a table for determining special symbols 2 fluctuation patterns for no-reach losses that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 2 (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses that is used for. Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not need to be divided according to the number of reserved special figures.

Then, the special figure display device 81 performs a 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. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the next variable display of the special symbol is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. Ru.

Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with a production flow of a special figure variation production as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 and 12. Note that it is not necessary to associate the production flow of the special symbol variation performance with the special symbol variation pattern.

Additionally, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in Figures 11 and 12, the special pattern fluctuation pattern can be called by a name associated with the special pattern (jackpot determination result) and the production content of the special pattern fluctuation performance. be. For example, a special pattern fluctuation pattern related to a jackpot is called a "jackpot fluctuation." Among the jackpot fluctuations, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L jackpot fluctuation". The special pattern variation pattern in which the special pattern variation performance ends at N reach is called "N jackpot variation". On the other hand, a special symbol fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in a loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation", and a L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in a loss with reach. The special pattern variation pattern that occurs is called "L loss variation", and the special pattern variation pattern in which the special pattern variation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation" in a loss with reach. The special pattern fluctuation pattern related to no reach loss is called "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal loss fluctuations (normal A loss fluctuations, normal B loss fluctuations, and normal C loss fluctuations) with different variation times. Moreover, when SP jackpot and SP loss fluctuation are collectively referred to as SP fluctuation or SP reach fluctuation.

3-2-5. Pre-reading Judgment The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading judgment based on the acquired special figure related random number according to the pre-reading judgment table as shown in FIG. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, when winning a prize in the starting slot). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined to be in the jackpot symbol type determination, and determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot symbol type determination. There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined to be in the special figure variation pattern determination. The pre-reading determination table is associated with the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning prize. That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table when winning in the first starting opening 11 (first reading determining table) and a pre-reading determining table when winning in the second starting opening 12 (second pre-reading determination table). There is. Since the first starting port 11 is the starting port that triggers the lottery of the special drawing 1, the first pre-reading determination table can also be called the special drawing 1 pre-reading determination table. Further, since the second starting port 12 is the starting port that triggers the lottery of the special figure 2, the second pre-reading determination table can also be referred to as the special pattern 2 pre-reading determination table. Note that the pre-reading determination table does not need to be divided according to the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12).

Further, the pre-reading determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead decision table used in a non-time-saving state (a look-ahead decision table for non-time savings) and a look-ahead decision table used in a time-saving state (a look-ahead decision table for time savings). .

In other words, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead decision table used in a non-time-saving state, a first look-ahead decision table used in a time-saving state, and a second look-ahead decision table used in a non-time save state. and a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the pre-reading determination table does not need to be divided for each gaming state. Moreover, what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed as appropriate.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be explained. A jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and a round game from the start of the jackpot until the start of the first round. It includes an opening (also written as OP) and an ending (also written as ED) from the end of the final round game until the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Furthermore, it is possible to not provide OP and ED. Note that hereinafter, a predetermined number of round games (in a predetermined order) will be simply referred to as a "round." For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)," and the 10th round game is called "10 rounds (10R)."

The elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game constituent elements) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15) in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of each grand prize opening to be opened, the time to be closed until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). There is. After the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, jackpot games A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R is a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , is carried out. In 16R (final round), a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is played. It will be done. In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning hole sensors 14a, 15a, the maximum opening time of the big winning holes 14, 15 has not elapsed. However, the round game ends.

In addition, the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 10(B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol. B, and the jackpot game C can be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is jackpot symbol C.

Further, the number of times and time for each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be played using both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15, or only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only jackpot games are played using only the first jackpot 14, or a configuration in which only jackpot games are played using only the second jackpot 15, the unused jackpot is not provided. You can also use it as Further, the number of types of jackpot games that can be executed may be plural or one type.

Here, the specific area 16 will be explained in detail. The specific area 16 has a closed state in which prizes cannot be won and an open state in which prizes can be won by the distribution member 16k, so the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening and closing mode of the specific area 16. In the following, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k will also be referred to as the "opening/closing mode of the specific area 16." Furthermore, the state in which the specific region 16 is in the open state is also referred to as "V-open", and the state in which the specific region 16 is in the closed state is also referred to as "V-closed".

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operating manner (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing manner). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the second big prize opening 15 starts opening, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15, the time and the period during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning hole 15, and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. Due to the relationship with timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, the combination of the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the fixed opening/closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening/closing mode of the second big prize opening 15 in the jackpot game allows the game balls to be distributed to the specific area in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (ease) of entering 16. Note that the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate. When another operating mode is shown in the description of "Characteristics of Pachinko Game Machine PY1" to be described later, it is assumed that this operating mode is adopted in Pachinko gaming machine PY1.

In addition, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are set in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). The activated jackpot is called a "V long jackpot", and the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a 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. A jackpot is called a "V short jackpot."

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be explained. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state", "high probability high base gaming state", and " It is possible to set the game state to any one of the "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base gaming state" is referred to as "low probability low base state", "low probability high base gaming state" is referred to as "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base gaming state" is referred to as "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are sometimes abbreviated as the "high probability high base state," respectively. The gaming states include a state related to the probability of being determined to be a "big hit" in the jackpot 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 gaming state" or the "low probability high base gaming state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is the normal probability. The high probability state is set in the "high probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is a gaming state that 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 the jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a jackpot game, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, it is possible to switch to a high probability state. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether the trigger for switching to the high probability state is V passage or the type of jackpot symbol is determined in advance depending on the desired gameplay. In the high probability state, it is possible to switch from the high probability state to the normal probability state by performing jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in a "low probability low base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" or "jackpot gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state. It is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is longer (for example, 3.0 seconds) than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special pattern variation pattern judgment is performed according to the special pattern variation pattern judgment table that is set so that the special pattern variation pattern with a short special pattern variation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state. (See Figures 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the reserved special drawings are consumed becomes faster, and effective winnings in the starting opening (winnings that can be stored as reserved special drawings) are more likely to occur. Therefore, players can aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly.

Further, in the time saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, a regular pattern fluctuation time (5 seconds) is determined which is shorter than the regular pattern fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state (FIG. 9(B)). Therefore, in the short time state, the number of times the regular lottery is executed per unit time is greater.

Also, in the time-saving state, it is easier to be determined to be a hit in the hit determination than in the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, a win is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 9(A)). Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times that a hit is determined to be a hit per unit time is greater.

In this way, 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, making it easier for game balls to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state where the base is high, it is possible to aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls in possession. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is a gaming state that 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. In the time-saving state, it is possible to change from the time-saving state to a non-time-saving state by performing jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot, or by winning the next jackpot.

In addition, in the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state, winnings are more likely to be won, the normal figure fluctuation time is more likely to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer. In other words, three points are set to be advantageous to the player regarding the game related to the common map. However, only some of these points may be set advantageously for this player. Moreover, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state does not have to be such that a special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time saving state.

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 after it is powered on for the first time is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state." In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the general drawing lottery (win determination regarding general drawings) is carried out, but the special drawing drawing (jackpot judgment) is not performed, so the non-time saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. Ru. Furthermore, regarding the gaming states, it is possible to use all or only some of the gaming states described above. Further, the various gaming states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth gaming state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4. Main performances performed by the gaming machine Next, the main performances performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 16 to 22.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be explained. The production mode is a division of production (or a superordinate attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set a customer waiting performance mode, a normal performance mode, a variable probability performance mode, a time-saving performance mode, and a jackpot performance mode as performance modes.

In the customer waiting production mode, special symbol fluctuation production is performed in the "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state". This is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation production and indicates that it is in a standby state where no special symbol variation production is being performed. A customer waiting performance is performed when a customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting performance, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume settings for sounds output from the speaker 52, brightness settings for the display section 50a, and frequency settings for effects to be performed.

The normal production mode can be set when a special symbol variation production is being performed in the "low probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability low base gaming state", and is a production mode that indicates a non-time saving state. be. The normal presentation mode includes, for example, a first normal presentation mode in which a background image representing a daytime mountain scene (normal daytime background image G102) is displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1). 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image representing an evening mountain scene (evening normal background image G103) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16(B-2). -3) As shown in 3), there is a third normal performance mode in which a background image representing a mountain scenery at night (normal nighttime background image G104) is displayed on the display section 50a. It can be switched on the condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. Furthermore, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol variation performance, and a normal second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the normal first stage production 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 section 50a, but in the normal second stage production mode, depending on the type of reach A dedicated background image will be displayed. Further, a special effect mode may be provided that is set only in the "high probability low base game state".

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

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when the special symbol variation performance is being performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is a performance mode that indicates the normal probability state and the time-saving state. In the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image representing the sky (time-saving background image G106) is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the time-saving performance mode includes a time-saving first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol variation performance, and a time-saving second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the time-saving first performance mode, the time-saving background image G106 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the time-saving second stage performance mode, a dedicated background image according 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 played in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode that indicates that a jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot performance mode, for example, during the opening of a jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening performance in which the winning image G108 is displayed is performed. During a round in a jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round performance will be held. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display section 50a, an ending image G111 indicating the performance mode to be set after the jackpot game and the total number of paid out prize balls are displayed. A jackpot ending effect is performed in which the total prize ball count image G112 is displayed.

Note that the types of production modes can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special Figure Variation Effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be explained. When the variable display of the special pattern starts, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the special pattern variation pattern related to the variable display of the special pattern and the special pattern lottery result (jackpot determination result, jackpot symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and A special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure variation pattern determination result). In the special symbol variation performance, a variation display of performance symbols is performed on the display unit 50a in a manner superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the fluctuating display of performance symbols, the performance symbols change and then stop. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variable display of the performance symbols are performed, the fluctuations are stopped and the static display of the performance symbols is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is announced by the stop display of the performance symbols.

In addition, in the special figure variation production, in addition to the variable display of production symbols, there are various displays such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. It is possible to perform other performances using similar performance equipment. In this case, even after the performance symbols are stopped and displayed, it is possible to continue performing other performances.

4-2-1. Effect pattern display area As shown in FIG. 17(A), the display part 50a of the image display device 50 has left effects on the left, center, and right sides of the display area 50a, which is divided approximately equally into three parts in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle performance symbol area 50b2, and a right performance symbol area 50b3. The left performance symbol area 50b1 is an area where the left performance symbol EZ1 is displayed when the performance symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation performance. Similarly, the middle performance symbol area 50b2 and the right performance symbol region 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle performance symbol EZ2 and the right performance symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17(A), it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbol is variably displayed.

In addition, in FIG. 17(A), the left presentation pattern area 50b1, the middle presentation pattern area 50b2, the right presentation pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are clearly indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left presentation pattern area 50b1. , the middle effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Further, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-2. Normal variation Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation performance. The normal variation functions as an effect that suggests that the variable display of the special figure has started.

When the variable display of the special symbols starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(A), the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display section 50a, and From the state where the small left pattern KZ1, the small medium pattern KZ2, and the small right pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special pattern is not performed, and the variable display of the special pattern is waiting, as shown in FIG. 17(B) As shown in FIG. 2, with the start of the process, variable display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and variable display of small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also started. Then, when the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation", the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3 are different, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called flop) that suggests a loss, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is a special symbol variation pattern with a reach, such as "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stopping manner, and a reach is established. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continued, and a reach effect according to the special pattern variation pattern is performed. Note that the stopping order and stopping manner of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. N-Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing N-Reach when a reach is established in the normal variation. N reach is a performance that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may be a "jackpot", and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state in which reach is established is maintained for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect pattern EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down. If the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", 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 stopping manner that suggests a loss. On the other hand, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", the game will stop in a stopping manner (so-called double) that suggests a jackpot, as shown in Figure 18 (C-2). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. Note that the content of the N-reach performance is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium performance symbol EZ2, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stopping patterns of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that suggest a loss, the winning pattern when a reach is not established is referred to as a "non-reach winning pattern" or "non-reach losing pattern," and the winning pattern when a reach is achieved is called a ``non-reaching pattern''. They are called "Reach Barake" or "Reach Loss". How to combine the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reachable numbers (for example, "2, 3, 1" or "5, 8, 6", etc.), and the The effect control microcomputer 121 selects the combination of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5"). Also, how to combine the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the stopping pattern (double) that suggests a jackpot (for example, "2, 2, 2" or "7, 7, 7", etc.) is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP Reach after N Reach. The SP reach is a performance that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 representing that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19(B), an SP reach-only performance (for example, a battle performance) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only performance is reached, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", the display part will be displayed as shown in FIG. At 50a, a production that suggests a jackpot is performed (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands proud), and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped to suggest a jackpot. (so-called double eye) is stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. On the other hand, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stopped manner (so-called "break-up") indicating a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. Note that the contents of the SP reach performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach will be stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) will be explained in detail. The jackpot expectation level for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the jackpot determination result. For example, the execution probability of N Reach is 10% when the jackpot determination result is "Lose", and the execution probability of SP Reach is 100% when the jackpot determination result is "Jackpot", and the execution probability of SP Reach is set as 10% when the jackpot determination result is "Lose". If the result of jackpot judgment is "Lose", it is set to 4%, and if the result of jackpot determination is "Jackpot", it is set to 100%, then the jackpot expectation level of SP reach is set higher than the jackpot expectation level of N reach. It is possible to do so. In addition, SP Reach A and SP Reach B are made executable as SP Reach, and the execution probability of SP Reach A is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", and if the result of the Jackpot determination is "Lose", the execution probability of SP Reach A is set to 2%. If the execution probability of SP Reach B is 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", and 20% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Jackpot", then It is possible to set the jackpot expectation level of SP Reach A higher than the jackpot expectation level of SP Reach B. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation level.

4-2-5. L Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L Reach after N Reach. L reach is a production that suggests that the probability that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is a "big hit" is lower than SP reach, but higher than N reach, and is a production that makes players expect a jackpot. functions as Note that the execution time of the L reach effect is shorter than the execution time of the SP reach effect (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a shorter video than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the content of the L reach effect can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special symbol variation pattern may be provided in which the SP reach effect is progressively executed after the L reach effect.

4-3. Pending Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a pending icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 20(A). The reservation 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. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "2", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 and A hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20(A), an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area can be provided near the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the same icon TA (also referred to as the pending icon TA) that is the same as the pending icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. Note that an icon different from the pending icon HA may be displayed as the icon TA.

Note that the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the reservation icon display area 50d can be used as a display area that displays both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number, or can be used as a display area that displays only one of them. Further, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the reserved icon display area 50d is provided but not the icon display area 50e, or a configuration in which both are not provided.

4-3-1. Hold Performance Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform hold performance in response to a game ball entering the first starting slot 11 or the second starting slot 12. The reservation performance can notify the player of the number of special symbols 1 or 2 reserved.

In the hold effect, when the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 when the special figure 1 hold count is "0", the special figure fluctuation effect is started, and 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 enter the first starting slot 11 during the special figure variation performance, as shown in FIG. 20(C), the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the reserved icon display area 50d A hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold count is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is finished 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 hold icon HA that was displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is informed that the special figure 1 pending number is "1".

4-4. Preview Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a preview performance at any timing during the special figure variation performance. The preview performance is a performance using the image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, input devices (normal button 40, special button 41), etc. It is possible to suggest the results and the results of special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable Body Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body performance using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a preview performance. The movable body performance is a performance that operates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a big win.

In the movable object performance, for example, when N reach progresses to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display part 50a, and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in a space of the display section 50a that does not overlap with the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body performance is an example of an advanced performance. Note that the movable body performance is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body performance can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the movable device operated in the movable object performance can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, when the performance does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is also possible to perform a movable body performance as a so-called false performance. The movable body performance is also referred to as a movable body drive performance.

4-4-2. Operation performance The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation performance using the normal button 40 and special button 41 as a preview performance. The operation performance is a performance that causes the player to operate the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot.

In the operation performance, for example, in SP reach, a period (operation valid period) occurs during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, the period shown in FIG. 22 (A) An effect (operation promotion effect) is performed to prompt the user to operate the special button 41. In the operation promotion performance, an operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (press operation image G32) representing the operation mode of the special button 41 (that is, a press operation), and the remaining time of the operation validity period. (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 as time passes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the operation validity period, or after the operation validity period has elapsed without any special button 41 being operated during the operation validity period, as shown in FIG. 22(B), Then, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a, indicating the expectation of a jackpot. Note that the operation performance is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Furthermore, an operation promotion performance that prompts the user to operate an operation means (operation unit) such as the special button 41 or the normal button 40 is also referred to as an operation instruction performance. In the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the normal button 40, an operation promotion image that includes an image imitating the normal button 40 (special button image), an image representing the operation mode of the normal button 40, and an image representing the operation validity period is displayed. 50a.

4-4-3. Pre-read performance The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a pre-read performance for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold for which the special figure lottery has not been performed, as a preview effect. The pre-reading performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special symbol lottery for the special symbol 1 reservation or the special symbol 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead performance, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for the special drawing 1 hold is a "jackpot", the hold icon HA, which is normally displayed as ``O'', in the hold icon display area 50d, as shown in FIG. 20(C). may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "lost", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called fake effect. In this way, a look-ahead effect in which the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed in a special mode (in this mode, "☆") instead of in the normal mode (in this mode, "0") is called a pending change effect. Further, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as a hold display. In this embodiment, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the hold display, but a configuration may be adopted in which only the hold icon HA is displayed and the icon TA is not displayed. In addition, the timing for displaying a special mode of hold in the hold change performance may be when a starting prize that triggers the hold display occurs, or when the hold display is shifted (the display area of the hold icon HA is It may be during the execution of the special figure variation corresponding to the pending display (when it is displayed as the icon TA). Further, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of hold display.

In addition, the pre-reading performance can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Moreover, the prefetch effect is not limited to changing the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Examples of pre-read effects other than the pending change effect include so-called continuous notices.

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained based on FIGS. 23 and 24. Note that counters, timers, buffers, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101, which will be explained below, are provided in the game RAM 104.

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

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

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, main side timer interrupt processing (S005) can be executed. The main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt process (S005) ends and until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) starts, various changes are made by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003). The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. Note that if an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 while the interrupt is disabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

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

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 takes in, for example, a detection signal from a lower tray full switch that detects the fullness of the lower tray 35, and inputs the detection signal to the game as the lower tray full data. The data is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104.

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 updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B) is performed during the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (main side timer interrupt process (S005)). This is performed both during the period after the completion of S005) and until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005).

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

Following the special operation process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107). Note that the distribution device 16D is operated when a special game using the second big prize winning device 15D is performed. However, the sorting device 16D may be operated in a constant manner from the time the power is turned on.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and ends the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processing (S108) includes power-off monitoring processing when the power is cut off, updating of a timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as other processing (S108), a payout control process 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 response to winning of game balls to each winning hole. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

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

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

In the general winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the general winning hole sensor 10a. In addition, a command for the general winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that a game ball has been 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 regular symbol holding storage section 106 provided in the gaming RAM 104. . In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 4) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the common symbol reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random number is not stored. Furthermore, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second starting port sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special pattern 2-related random number consisting of a special pattern random number counter, a jackpot pattern type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special pattern variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the obtained special pattern 2-related random number is is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b provided in the gaming 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, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is The area is stored in order. In addition, when the special figure 2 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random number is not stored. Further, a second pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second pre-reading determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, a special figure 2 pending number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 pending number) stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b and a second look-ahead judgment are executed. A second starting port sensor command including a second starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first starting port sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball has been 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 fluctuation pattern random number counter is obtained, and the obtained special symbol 1-related random number is is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a provided in the gaming 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, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is The area is stored in order. In addition, when the special figure 1 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random number is not stored. Moreover, the first pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first pre-reading determination table. In addition, according to the result of the processing, a special figure 1 pending number command representing the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 pending number) stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a and a first look-ahead judgment are executed. A command for the first starting port sensor including a first starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor 14a. In addition, 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 a game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. Further, 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), a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol confirmation process, and an auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol reservation storage section 106. Further, a normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined by determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern based on the current gaming state. Then, a normal pattern variation start command including information regarding the result of the hit determination and the normal pattern variation pattern is generated. Then, based on the general pattern fluctuation time associated with the determined general pattern fluctuation pattern, the general pattern display 82 starts variable display of the general pattern.

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

The regular symbol confirmation process is a process that is performed when the regular symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, when a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the common symbol being executed starts, the common symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. Determine whether it exists or not. If the winning symbols are 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.

The auxiliary game control process is a process that is performed when an auxiliary game is being played. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. In addition, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is a process that is performed not in the jackpot game state but during standby when the special symbol is not variably displayed. In the special symbol standby process, special symbol 2 determination processing and special symbol 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed based on the special symbol 2 related random numbers stored in the special symbol 2 reservation storage section 105b, and the special symbol 2 reservation storage section Perform shift processing. Also, based on the special figure 1-related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a, special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed, and special figure 1 reservation storage section shift processing is performed. .

In the special figure 2 judgment process, the special figure random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 pending storage section 105b and the jackpot judgment table according to the current gaming state are used. , performs a jackpot determination to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, jackpot symbol type determination is performed to determine the type of jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special symbol 2 related random numbers and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing the loss is generated. In addition, a plurality of types of losses may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing symbol may be determined. In this case, it is preferable that the symbol designation command includes information indicating the type of losing symbol.

The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current gaming state are used. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. Note that the determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b. Then, a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information related to the special figure 2, information related to the result of jackpot determination, information related to the result of jackpot symbol type determination, information related to the result of reach determination, and information associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern. Contains information such as special figure fluctuation time. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process is a process that is performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random number in the first area is shifted by one. Clear from the pending storage section 105b in FIG. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order they were acquired. Then, a special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 reservations after the processing is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, the special figure random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state are used. , a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, jackpot symbol type determination is performed to determine the type of jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing the loss is generated. In addition, a plurality of types of losses may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the losing symbol may be determined. In this case, it is preferable that the symbol designation command includes information indicating the type of losing symbol.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current gaming state are used. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. Note that the determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (the number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command includes information related to the special figure 1, information related to the result of jackpot determination, information related to the result of jackpot symbol type determination, information related to the result of reach determination, and information associated with the special figure 1 variation pattern. Contains information such as special figure fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of the special figure 1.

The special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process is a process that is performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reserve storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first area is shifted to the special figure 1 related random number in the first area. Clear from the pending storage section 105a in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order they were acquired. Then, a special figure 1 reservation number command representing the special figure 1 reservation number after the processing is generated.

In addition, if both the number of special drawings 2 and the number of holdings of special drawings 1 exist, the special drawing 2 judgment process is performed with priority, and the variable display of special drawing 2 and the variable display of special drawing 1 are performed in parallel. It is no longer done. In other words, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if there is special figure 1 pending when there is special figure 2 pending. It should be noted that the variable display of the special drawing 2 and the variable display of the special drawing 1 may be configured to be performed in the winning order, or may be configured to be performed simultaneously.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation process, as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol display device 81 ends the variable display of the special symbol and stops displaying the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a loss symbol indicating a loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure variation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special design confirmation process]
The special symbol confirmation process is a process that is performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol confirmation process, if the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, a transition is made to a jackpot game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of a jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information regarding the result of jackpot symbol type determination. Further, when the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol and the high probability state is to be ended, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability termination command indicating transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol and the time saving state is to be ended, a non-time saving state is set. Then, a time-saving end command indicating transition to a non-time-saving state is generated. Furthermore, if the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol, and the number of special symbols 2 and 1 pending are "0", the pachinko game machine PY1 is in a waiting state, indicating that it is waiting for a customer. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed according to the jackpot game control table. After transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the passage of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of a round game is generated. Furthermore, in response to ending the final round game, an ending is started. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information regarding the result of jackpot symbol type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting processing]
The game state setting process is a process that is performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the gaming 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 gaming state. When restricting the duration of the high probability state, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of variable display times of the special symbol that allows the high probability state to continue without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating setting of a high probability state is generated. Further, when changing from a non-time saving state to a time saving state, the time saving state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the time-saving state, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of variable display times of the special symbol that allows the time-saving state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating setting of the time saving state is generated.

Note that the commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Control of performance by performance control microcomputer 121 Next, control of performance by performance control microcomputer 121 will be explained based on FIGS. 25 to 27. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following explanation of the control of the performance by the performance control microcomputer 121 are provided in the performance RAM 124.

[1. Sub control main processing]
When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub-control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 25 from the performance ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings for the performance CPU 122, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various performance determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various performances are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for performance determination regarding various performances can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above. When updating, the random numbers may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process is completed, a 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 unit 50a (performs various effects using the image) according to the received command. In addition to the various performances performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 also outputs audio from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161 (executes various audio performances), and performs lamp control. Via the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are made to emit light (to perform various light emitting effects by emitting light), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are activated (to perform various movable body effects by operation). execute). In this way, various performances (special figure variation performance, hold performance, operation performance, pre-read performance, other preview performances, jackpot game performance, customer waiting performance, control of performance mode, etc.) are realized.

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

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the production control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124. This reception interrupt processing is executed with priority over other interrupt processing (S4011, S4012).

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1 ms period is input to the sub control board 120. In the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input processing, operations on operation parts that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, are detected, and a command is set or performance data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light at timings that match the image production, etc., based on the production data created in the input processing and production data creation processing described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, etc. to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body performance is performed in which movable devices such as movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated at predetermined timings based on performance data created through input processing and performance data creation processing that will be described later. output the drive data. That is, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body performance in which the movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc. are operated in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 10 ms period is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, received command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), audio control process (S4203), and effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the performance RAM 124 by the reception interrupt process (S4010) is analyzed, and processing according to the command (for example, selection of performance, setting of performance mode, setting of commands, etc.) I do. In the performance timer update process, a timer for measuring time related to each performance is updated. For example, in the performance timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation units such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data that controls the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the presentation data creation process, presentation data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the performance control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is a special figure variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). If the production control microcomputer 121 determines that a special figure fluctuation start command has been received in the received command analysis process (S4201), the performance control microcomputer 121 performs processing based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command as a process when receiving the fluctuation start command. , selects a production pattern (sub variation pattern) of the special figure variation production, sets information on the sub variation pattern, and sets a variation production start command including information on the sub variation pattern in the output buffer. For example, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command is SP variation (SP jackpot variation or SP loss variation), select a sub variation pattern that performs SP reach, and start the variation production corresponding to that sub variation pattern. Set the command to the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub fluctuation pattern. A special figure variation effect is realized. Note that the processing flow for realizing such performances is basically the same for other performances such as jackpot game performances, customer waiting performances, look-ahead performances, and so-called preview performances accompanying the fluctuations.

7. Characteristics of Pachinko game machine PY1 Characteristics of Pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained in detail below.

<Jackpot Game> First, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (jackpot games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG. 28.

As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 selects "jackpot symbol 1" or "jackpot symbol It is possible to determine either one of the symbols 2 and 2. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "jackpot symbol 1" at a rate of 60% and the "jackpot symbol 2" at a rate of 40%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 determines which of the "jackpot symbol 3" and "jackpot symbol 4" is selected in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special symbol 2 determination process (the special symbol determination process based on winning in the second starting opening 12). It is possible to determine whether More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "jackpot symbol 3" at a rate of 60% and the "jackpot symbol 4" at a rate of 40%.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game according to the determined type of jackpot symbol. Specifically, in the "jackpot game 1" that is executed when "jackpot symbol 1" is determined, and the "jackpot game 2" that is executed when "jackpot symbol 2" is determined, the round game will be held 16 times. From 1R to 8R, the first big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The grand prize opening 14 is opened. From 9R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first grand prize opening 14 is extremely short, and realistically, it is a round in which winning in the first grand prize opening 14 cannot be expected. That is, although the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, the actual number of round games is 8.

In addition, in the "jackpot game 3" that is executed when "jackpot symbol 3" is determined, and the "jackpot game 4" that is executed when "jackpot symbol 4" is determined, the round game is played 16 times. It will be done. Then, in all from 1R to 16R, the first grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In other words, in this jackpot game, both the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16.

Therefore, "Jackpot Game 3" and "Jackpot Game 4" where the actual number of round games is 16 are "Jackpot Game 1" or "Jackpot Game 2" where the actual number of round games is 8. It can be said that it is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state where "jackpot game 3" or "jackpot game 4" is executed, and the jackpot game state where "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 2" is executed. This can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the gaming state.

Next, the game states that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The game control microcomputer 101 controls the game state after the jackpot game, regardless of whether any of the jackpot games "jackpot game 1", "jackpot game 2", "jackpot game 3", and "jackpot game 4" is executed. Set to short time state (high base state). In addition, when a jackpot game such as "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3" is executed, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, while "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 3" is executed. When any jackpot game of "Game 4" is executed, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the normal probability state. In other words, after "Jackpot Game 1" or "Jackpot Game 3", control is performed to a high probability high base gaming state (high probability state and time saving state), and after "Jackpot Game 2" or "Jackpot Game 4", Control to a low probability high base gaming state (normal probability state and time saving state). It should be noted that when "jackpot symbol 1" and "jackpot symbol 3" are won, the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high probability state, so these jackpot symbols are referred to as "probable jackpot". In addition, when "jackpot symbol 2" and "jackpot symbol 4" are won, the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a normal probability state, so these jackpot symbols are called "normal jackpot".

In this embodiment, the "high probability high base gaming state" can be continued until the next jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, the "low probability high base gaming state" can be continued until the number of variable displays of special symbols reaches 100 (predetermined upper limit number of executions).

Therefore, "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3" in which a high probability state is set after that is more advantageous to the player than "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 4" in which a high probability state is not set after that. It can be said that this is a jackpot game. In addition, the jackpot game state where "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3" is executed is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state where "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 4" is executed. I can say it.

Incidentally, the jackpot gaming state can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, regardless of the type of jackpot symbol. Furthermore, the "high probability high base gaming state" which is one of the high probability states can be said to be a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the "low probability high base gaming state" which is one of the normal probability states. In this specification, a gaming state that is advantageous to the player may be referred to as an advantageous gaming state. Further, the jackpot game state is sometimes referred to as a special game state, and the high probability state and time saving state are sometimes referred to as a bonus game state.

<Reach determination> Next, reach determination will be explained. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a reach determination and performs a fluctuating effect with reach and loss that makes the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 reach reach, or a no-reach loss that does not make them reach reach. Decide whether to perform a variable performance. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 101 selects reach in the reach determination at a rate of 30% and selects reach at a rate of 70% in the low probability non-time saving state (normal game state). Select None. In addition, in the high probability time saving state (high probability high base gaming state), in reach determination, reach is selected at a rate of 10%, and no reach is selected at a rate of 90%. In addition, in the low probability time saving state (low probability high base gaming state), in reach determination, reach is selected at a rate of 20%, and no reach is selected at a rate of 80%. That is, the probability that a reach is established in a loss fluctuation is highest in a low probability non-time saving state, next highest in a low probability time saving state, and lowest in a high probability time saving state. Therefore, the expectation of jackpot when reach is established for each gaming state is basically in the relationship of "reach in low probability non-time saving state < reach in low probability time saving state < reach in high probability time saving state" .

<Special figure variation pattern> Next, special figure variation pattern determination will be explained. In the low-accuracy non-time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the special-figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. pattern and special figure 2 variation pattern). Further, for the 20th rotation after the end of the time saving state, the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined using the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30(B). In addition, in the high accuracy time saving state, the special symbol variation pattern is determined using the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31(A). In addition, in the low accuracy time saving state, the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined using the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31(B). In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 inputs the jackpot judgment result, the jackpot symbol type judgment result, the reach judgment result, and the special pattern variation pattern random number in the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment process and the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment process. Based on this, the special figure 1 variation pattern and the special figure 2 variation pattern are determined. In the pachinko game machine PY1, a common special pattern variation pattern determination table is used for the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination process and the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination process, but different special pattern variation pattern determination tables may be used.

<<Determination of special pattern fluctuation pattern in low-accuracy non-time-saving state>> As shown in FIG. 1" or "Jackpot symbol 3" (that is, when it is determined that it is a "probable variable jackpot"), one of "THP001" to "THP004" can be determined as the special pattern variation pattern. It is possible. It should be noted that the distribution rate (selection rate) of the special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. This also applies to special figure fluctuation patterns other than "THP001" to "THP004".

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is the "jackpot symbol 2" or "jackpot symbol 4" (in other words, the "normal jackpot" If it is determined that there is one), it is possible to determine any one of "THP005" to "THP008" as the special figure fluctuation pattern.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is a "lose" and "reach" in the low probability non-time saving state except for 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects "THP011" to "Reach" as the special pattern fluctuation pattern. THP014".

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is a "loss" and "no reach" in the low-probability non-time-saving state except for 20 rotations after the end of the time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 sets "THP021", " It is possible to determine one of three types: "THP022" and "THP023". Which of these three types of special figure fluctuation patterns is determined is determined by the number of reserved special figures (the number of reserved special figures 1 or the number of reserved special figures 2). When the number of special symbols on hold is 0 to 2, a special pattern fluctuation pattern with a relatively long special symbol fluctuation time is likely to be determined, and when the number of special symbols on hold is 3 to 4, the special symbol fluctuation time is relatively long. Relatively short special figure fluctuation patterns are easier to determine.

Here, the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns "THP001", "THP005", and "THP011" are fluctuations in which SP reach A is executed after N reach (SPA fluctuation), and the SPA fluctuation based on the jackpot is called "SPA jackpot fluctuation". ", and SPA fluctuations based on losses are called "SPA loss fluctuations." In addition, special figure 1 fluctuation patterns "THP002", "THP006", and "THP012" are fluctuations in which SP reach B is executed after N reach (SPB fluctuation), and the SPB fluctuation based on the jackpot is called "SPB jackpot fluctuation". Therefore, SPB fluctuations based on losses are called "SPB loss fluctuations." In addition, the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns "THP003", "THP007", and "THP013" are fluctuations (L fluctuations) in which L reach (long reach) is executed after N reach, and the L fluctuations based on the jackpot are "L fluctuations". The L fluctuation based on the loss is called the "L loss fluctuation." In addition, special figure 1 fluctuation patterns "THP004", "THP008", and "THP014" are fluctuations (N fluctuations) in which N reach is executed but do not develop into SP reach or L reach, and N fluctuations based on jackpots. It is called "N jackpot variation", and N variation based on losses is called "N loss variation". Note that SP reach A is an example of a special performance, and SP reach B and L reach are examples of other special performances.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP021" is a "normal A loss variation" in which the variation effect ends in 10 seconds without the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 becoming reach, and "THP022" is the production symbol EZ1 , EZ2, EZ3 is a "normal B loss variation" in which the variation effect ends in 7 seconds without becoming a reach, and "THP023" is a variation effect that ends in 4 seconds without the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 becoming a reach. This is the "normal C loss variation" that ends at . In addition, reach is a state in which there is only one remaining performance symbol that is being variably displayed among multiple performance symbols, and it depends on which symbol the fluctuating performance symbol is stopped and displayed. This is a state (for example, a state of "7↓7") that is a combination of performance symbols that indicates a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state).

In this form, as shown in FIG. 30(A), the selection ratio of the special pattern variation pattern when winning a jackpot is in the relationship of SPA jackpot variation > SPB jackpot variation > L jackpot variation > N jackpot variation . On the other hand, the selection ratio of the special symbol variation pattern in the case of a loss with reach is in the relationship of SPA jackpot variation<SPB jackpot variation<L jackpot variation<N jackpot variation. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot expectation level of each reach effect is in the relationship SP reach A>SP reach B>L reach>N reach. In particular, in this embodiment, since the probability that the SPA loss variation will be selected in the case of a loss is extremely low, SP Reach A functions as a performance with extremely high expectations for a jackpot.

In addition, in this form, when winning a variable jackpot (jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 3), the probability that SP reach A is selected is higher than when winning a normal jackpot (jackpot symbol 2 or jackpot symbol 4). The probability that SP reach B will be selected is low. Therefore, SP Reach A functions as a performance that has a higher possibility of winning a definite jackpot than SP Reach B, and SP Reach B functions as a performance that has a higher possibility of winning a regular jackpot than SP Reach A. functions as

<<Special symbol variation pattern determination within 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state>> As shown in FIG. Or, if it is determined that it is a jackpot symbol 3), it is possible to determine "THP091" or "THP092" as the special symbol variation pattern. In addition, if the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is a normal jackpot (jackpot symbol 2 or jackpot symbol 4) within 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects "THP093" or " THP094'' can be determined. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 can determine "THP095" or "THP096" as the special figure fluctuation pattern if it is determined that there is a loss and a reach within 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state. be. In addition, if the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is no loss and no reach within 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects "THP097 ” or “THP098”.

Here, the special figure 1 fluctuation patterns "THP091", "THP093", and "THP095" are fluctuations (SPC fluctuations) in which SP reach C is executed immediately when reaching the reach, and the SPC fluctuations based on the jackpot are called "SPC jackpot fluctuations". ", and SPC fluctuations based on losses are called "SPC loss fluctuations." In addition, special figure 1 fluctuation patterns "THP092", "THP094", and "THP096" are fluctuations (SPD fluctuations) in which SP reach D is executed immediately when reaching the reach, and SPD fluctuations based on jackpots are called "SPD jackpot fluctuations". The SPD fluctuation based on the loss is called "SPD loss fluctuation." In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP097" is a "normal D loss variation" in which the variation effect ends in 13 seconds without the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 becoming reach, and "THP098" is the production symbol EZ1 , EZ2, and EZ3 are "normal E loss fluctuations" in which the fluctuation performance ends in 6 seconds without becoming a reach.

In this way, in this embodiment, in the low-probability non-time-saving state within 20 rotations after the end of the time-saving state, based on the selection criteria (special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) different from the low-probability non-time-saving state in other periods, Select the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in the low certainty non-time saving state within 20 revolutions after the end of the time saving state, the variation pattern of the fluctuation time is different from that of the low certainty non time saving state in other periods (more specifically, in the low certainty non time saving state in other periods) (a variation pattern with a longer variation time) is selected. In addition, if a variation pattern with a different variation time is likely to be selected in a low probability non-time saving state within 20 rotations after the end of the time saving state, a variation pattern with a different variation time is definitely selected. does not have to be selected.

<<Determination of special pattern fluctuation pattern in high-accuracy time-saving state and low-accuracy time-saving state>> As shown in FIG. ), it is possible to determine "THP031" or "THP032" as the special figure fluctuation pattern. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is a normal jackpot (jackpot symbol 2 or jackpot symbol 4) in the high accuracy time saving state, it determines "THP033" or "THP034" as the special pattern fluctuation pattern. Is possible. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 can determine "THP041" or "THP042" as the special figure fluctuation pattern when it is determined that there is a loss and a reach in the high accuracy time saving state. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is no loss and no reach in the high accuracy time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects "THP051" or "THP052" as the special symbol fluctuation pattern according to the selection ratio according to the number of reserved special symbols. It is possible to determine.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 31(B), when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is a variable probability jackpot (jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 3) in the low probability time saving state, as a special symbol variation pattern, It is possible to determine "THP061" or "THP062". In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is a normal jackpot (jackpot symbol 2 or jackpot symbol 4) in the low accuracy time saving state, it determines "THP063" or "THP064" as the special pattern fluctuation pattern. Is possible. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 can determine "THP071" or "THP072" as the special figure fluctuation pattern when it is determined that there is a loss and a reach in the low accuracy time saving state. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is no loss and no reach in the low accuracy time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects "THP081" or "THP082" as the special symbol fluctuation pattern according to the selection ratio according to the number of reserved special symbols. It is possible to determine.

Here, special figure 1 fluctuation patterns "THP031", "THP033", "THP061", and "THP063" are "SPA jackpot fluctuations" in which SP reach A is executed immediately when reaching reach, and "THP041" and " "THP071" is a "SPA loss variation" in which SP reach A is executed immediately when reaching reach. In addition, special figure 1 fluctuation patterns "THP032", "THP034", "THP062", and "THP064" are "SPB jackpot fluctuations" in which SP Reach B is executed immediately when reaching the reach, and "THP042" and "THP072" ” is an “SPB loss variation” in which SP Reach B is executed immediately when reaching reach. In addition, the special figure 1 variation patterns "THP051" and "THP081" are "shortened A loss variations" in which the variation effect ends in 6 seconds without the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 becoming reach, and "THP052" and "THP082" is a "shortened B loss variation" in which the variation production ends in 3 seconds without the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 becoming reach.

As shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, in the high-accuracy time-saving state and the low-accuracy time-saving state, a variation pattern with a short variation time is more likely to be selected than in the low-accuracy time-saving state.

<Types of performance symbols> Next, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are variably displayed in the variable performance will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 starts the variation production when receiving a special figure variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command) from the game control microcomputer 101. In the variable performance, three performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, the left performance symbol EZ1 is variably displayed in the left performance symbol area 50b1, the middle performance symbol EZ2 is variably displayed in the middle performance symbol area 50b2, and the right performance symbol EZ3 is variably displayed in the right performance symbol area 50b3. (See Figure 17). Then, in response to the stop display of the special symbols, each of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is definitively stopped and displayed in a stop mode that indicates the result of the special symbol determination process. Note that to definitively stop display means to completely stop, not so-called "temporary stop display." Temporary stop display refers to a state in which the variation speed of the performance symbol is "0", but it is moving in a manner such as swaying on the spot or repeating expansion/contraction, and is not completely stopped. The order of temporary stop display in the variable performance is basically the order of left performance symbol EZ1 → right performance symbol EZ3 → middle performance symbol EZ2.

The left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 each include seven numerical symbols from "1" to "7". The stopping pattern (roll) in which each production pattern EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are all made of the same numerical pattern is the jackpot stopping pattern (equivalent to a double, a specific combination) that indicates a jackpot win, and each production pattern EZ1, A stopping mode in which EZ2 and EZ3 are not all composed of the same numerical symbol is a losing stopping mode (losing eye) indicating a loss. In the loss stop mode, only the middle effect pattern EZ2 is composed of a number pattern different from the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3, and the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are composed of different number symbols. There is a non-reach losing eye. Note that the stopping manner of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for indicating the result of the special figure determination process can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in Figure 32, among the numerical symbols "1" to "7", the four odd-numbered symbols "1", "3", "5", and "7" belong to the first performance symbol group. , "2", "4", and "6" belong to the second effect pattern group. The double eyeballs ("1, 1, 1", "3, 3, 3", "5, 5, 5", "7, 7, 7") using the production symbols (odd numbers) belonging to the first production symbol group are , it may be stopped and displayed only when a probability-variable jackpot (jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 3) has been won. That is, the display of the double number of performance symbols belonging to the first performance symbol group functions as a suggestion that a probability-variable jackpot has been won. On the other hand, doubles ("2, 2, 2", "4, 4, 4", "6, 6, 6") using production symbols (even numbered symbols) belonging to the second production symbol group are usually Even if you have won a jackpot (jackpot symbol 2 or jackpot symbol 4) or a variable jackpot (jackpot symbol 1 or jackpot symbol 3), the display may be stopped. That is, the display of the double number of performance symbols belonging to the second performance symbol group normally functions as a suggestion that there is a possibility of winning the jackpot.

In addition, if the reach mode for each numerical symbol is shown in the form of "left effect pattern EZ1, middle effect pattern EZ2, right effect pattern EZ3", the reach mode using "1" is "1, ↓, 1". ” (“↓” indicates changing), the reach mode using “3” is “3・↓・3”, and the reach mode using “5” is “5・↓・5”. ”, and the reach mode using “7” is “7・↓・7”, the reach mode using “2” is “2・↓・2”, and the reach mode using “4” is “7・↓・7”. The reach mode is "4・↓・4", and the reach mode using "6" is "6・↓・6".

<Lottery for determining performance symbols> Next, a lottery for determining performance symbols when establishing a reach in a variable performance will be described based on FIG. 33. As shown in FIG. 33, in the non-time-saving state, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs the special feature indicated by the special figure variation start command (the special figure 1 variation start command or the special figure 2 variation start command) received from the game control microcomputer 101. If the figure fluctuation pattern is either THP001-004 or THP091-092, that is, if it is a jackpot fluctuation based on a probability variable jackpot win, "1" is selected at a rate of 7%, and "3" is selected at a rate of 25%. Select by percentage, select “5” at a rate of 15%, select “7” at a rate of 50%, and select even numbers (“2”, “4”, “6”) at a rate of 1% each. do. Note that a reach will be formed using the performance symbols selected in this performance symbol determination lottery.

In addition, in the non-time-saving state, the performance control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is either THP005-008 or THP093-094, that is, In the case of a jackpot fluctuation based on a normal jackpot win, "2" is selected at a rate of 30%, "4" is selected at a rate of 30%, and "6" is selected at a rate of 40%.

In addition, in the non-time saving state, the performance control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is either THP011 to 014 or THP095 to 096, that is, If it is a loss variation with reach, "1" is selected at a rate of 13%, "2" is selected at a rate of 25%, "3" is selected at a rate of 6%, and "4" is selected at a rate of 25%. %, "5" is selected at a rate of 10%, "6" is selected at a rate of 20%, and "7" is selected at a rate of 1%.

In this way, in this form, the selection ratio of each production symbol in the case of a "probable variable jackpot" in a non-time saving state is "7" > "3" > "5" > "1" > "2", "4", There is a relationship of "6". In addition, the selection ratio of each performance symbol in the case of "normal jackpot" in the non-time saving state has a relationship of "6">"2"/"4". In addition, the selection ratio of each production symbol in the case of "reach and loss" in the non-time saving state is "2", "4" > "6" > "1" > "5" > "3" > "7". In a relationship. In other words, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34(A), the expected jackpot for each performance symbol in the non-time saving state is "7" > "3" > "5" > "1" > "6" > "2". ” and “4”. In other words, in this form, if the production symbol that becomes a reach is an odd number symbol (7, 3, 5, 1), no matter which production symbol it is, if the production symbol becomes a reach with an even number symbol (2, 4, 6). The expectation of jackpot is higher than that. Moreover, if a jackpot is announced with an odd numbered symbol, a probability-variable jackpot is confirmed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the odd-numbered symbol is a reach, it is possible to make the player have a strong expectation of winning the jackpot.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, among the odd symbols, the reach of "7" is extremely rarely displayed based on loss fluctuations, and is most likely to be displayed when fluctuations are based on probability variable jackpots (see FIG. 33). Therefore, the reach of "7" functions as a production with extremely high expectation of jackpot compared to the reach of other odd symbols (1, 3, 5). In addition, the jackpot expectation level according to the type of the reach pattern (reach pattern) can be set appropriately as long as it has the same relationship as this form, but for example, "7" (the most expected The expectation (reliability) of winning the jackpot with the reach of "3" (the symbol with the second highest expectation) is 80%, the expectation of winning the jackpot with the reach of "3" (the symbol with the second highest expectation) is 20%, and the "5" The expectation of winning the jackpot with the reach of ``1'' (the 3rd most expected symbol) is 10%, and the expectation of winning the jackpot with the reach of ``1'' (the 4th most expected symbol) is 8%. Among the odd symbols, the jackpot expectation (first expectation) of the production symbol with the highest expectation (first production symbol) is higher than that of the production symbol with the second highest expectation (second production symbol). The jackpot expectation level (second expectation level) is three times or more, and the jackpot expectation level of the second-highest expected performance symbol is the jackpot expectation level of the third-highest expected performance symbol (third performance symbol). (the third expectation level), and the jackpot expectation level of the production symbol with the third highest expectation level and the jackpot expectation level (fourth expectation level) of the production symbol with the fourth highest expectation level (the fourth production symbol). It is desirable that the difference between the expected level and the expected level is several percentage points. In other words, it is desirable to configure such that the higher the expectations, the larger the difference in expectations. By providing a production pattern with a significantly high level of expectation (the "7" symbol in this embodiment), it is possible to make the player have high expectations when reaching with that production pattern, and it is also possible to create a production pattern with a medium level of expectation. This is because by providing the "3" symbol in this embodiment, it is possible to create a sufficient sense of expectation even if the most anticipated performance symbol does not reach the target. Note that the difference between the first expectation level and the second expectation level is preferably three times or more the difference between the second expectation level and the third expectation level.

In addition, in this form, even-numbered symbols have a lower jackpot expectation than odd-numbered symbols, but even among even-numbered symbols, if a "6" symbol reaches the reach, a "2" or "4" symbol will reach the reach. This means that players can expect to win the jackpot more than if they had done so (see Figure 34(A)). This allows you to enjoy the game to a certain degree even if you reach reach with an even number of symbols. In addition, the jackpot expectation level of each even-numbered symbol is, for example, the expectation level (confidence level) of winning the jackpot with the reach of "6" (the symbol with higher expectation level), 6%, "2" or "4" ( For example, the expectation (reliability) of winning a jackpot with the reach of the symbol with the lowest expectation is 3%, etc. It is desirable to set it to about twice the jackpot expectation of the lower performance symbol. This is because if there is an appropriate difference in the expectations between the two players, the player can have expectations when reaching the reach with the performance symbol with the higher expectation (the "6" symbol in this embodiment).

Next, a lottery for determining a performance symbol when a reach is established in a variable performance in a time saving state (a high accuracy time saving state and a low accuracy time saving state) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 33, in the time saving state, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the special figure indicated by the special figure variation start command (the special figure 1 variation start command or the special figure 2 variation start command) received from the game control microcomputer 101. If the fluctuation pattern is either THP031-032 or THP061-062, that is, if it is a jackpot fluctuation based on a probability variable jackpot win, "3", "5", and "7" among the odd symbols are each 25% Select by percentage, select "1" at a rate of 22%, and select even numbers (2, 4, 6) at a rate of 1% each.

In addition, in the time saving state, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the performance control microcomputer 121 when the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the special symbol variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is either THP033-034 or THP063-064, that is, normal If the jackpot fluctuation is based on a jackpot win, "2" is selected at a rate of 30%, "4" is selected at a rate of 30%, and "6" is selected at a rate of 40%.

In addition, in the time saving state, the production control microcomputer 121 controls the performance when the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the special symbol variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is either THP041 to 042 or THP071 to 072, that is, the reach If it is a loss fluctuation of yes, select "1" at a rate of 5%, select "2" at a rate of 35%, select "4" at a rate of 35%, and select "6" at a rate of 25%. ``3'', ``5'', and ``7'' are not selected.

In this way, in this form, the selection ratio of each production symbol in the case of "probable jackpot" in the time saving state is "3", "5", "7" > "1" > "2", "4", " 6" relationship. Moreover, the selection ratio of each performance symbol in the case of "normal jackpot" in the time saving state is in the relationship of "6">"2"/"4". In addition, the selection ratio of each production symbol in the case of "reach and loss" in the time saving state is the relationship of "2", "4" > "6" > "1" > "3", "5", "7" It is in. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34(A), in the time-saving state as well as in the non-time-saving state, the jackpot expectation for any odd numbered symbol is higher than any even numbered symbol.

In addition, in this form, the reach of "7", the reach of "3", and the reach of "5" in the time saving state are not displayed based on the loss variation, but are displayed only based on the jackpot variation of the probability-variable jackpot. (See Figure 33). In other words, reach with these performance symbols means winning a jackpot (functions as notification of confirmation of jackpot winning). In other words, in the time-saving state (high-accuracy time-saving state, low-probability time-saving state), the jackpot expectation for the reach of "7" is higher than in the non-time-saving state, and the reach of "3" and "5" are higher. The jackpot expectation for the reach is also as high as the reach for "7" (it is treated the same as the reach for "7", see Figures 34 (A) and (B)). In this way, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is changed, the jackpot expectation level is changed according to the type of production symbol, and even if "3" or "5" is stopped and displayed as the left production symbol EZ1, " As in the case where "7" is stopped and displayed, the player can expect to achieve a reach or win a jackpot, which improves the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, as mentioned above, it is more difficult to achieve reach based on loss fluctuations in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, and among the time-saving states, the high-accuracy time-saving state is better than the low-accuracy time-saving state. It is becoming difficult to achieve reach based on fluctuations in losses (see Figure 29). Therefore, the jackpot expectation of "1" reach, "2" reach, "4" reach, and "6" reach (in other words, the jackpot expectation of reach with a production pattern that is not guaranteed to win a jackpot) is: It is higher in the time-saving state (high-accuracy time-saving state, low-accuracy time-saving state) than in the low-accuracy non-time-saving state, and also higher in the high-accuracy time-saving state than in the low-accuracy time-saving state (Figure 34 (B )reference). In this way, in this embodiment, the reach is formed in a situation that is more advantageous for the player (it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous than the non-time-saving state, and the high-accuracy time-saving state is more advantageous than the low-accuracy time-saving state). The expectation of winning the jackpot is higher when the jackpot is played, even if the design is the same. Therefore, when a reach is established in an advantageous situation, the player can enjoy the results of the variable performance with more margin, and the game's interest is improved. In addition, the jackpot expectation of reach for each production pattern can be set as appropriate, but for example, the jackpot expectation of reach of "1" is 8% in the low probability non-time saving state, 25% in the low probability time saving state, and high. It changes to 80% in the high probability time saving state, and the jackpot expectation of "6" reach changes to 6% in the low probability non time saving state, 15% in the low probability time saving state, and 65% in the high probability time saving state. The jackpot expectation for reach 2 and 4 varies from 3% in a low probability non-time saving state to 8% in a low probability time saving state and 50% in a high probability time saving state. It is desirable to make the difference in jackpot expectation between the low-probability time-saving state and the high-probability time-saving state larger than the difference in jackpot expectation with the probability-probable time-saving state. This is because reaching in a high-accuracy time-saving state (the most advantageous gaming state for the player in this form) allows the player to have expectations regardless of the production pattern, and improves the enjoyment of the game. It is.

In this embodiment, even if you win a probability-variable jackpot, even-numbered symbols will be selected with a small probability (see FIG. 33). This makes it possible to expect control to be in a high-probability state even if the even-numbered symbols become a reach or the even-numbered symbols are stopped and displayed. In addition, in this case, the notification that it is a guaranteed variable jackpot (probable variable promotion effect) may be performed during the variable time of the special drawing, may be performed during the stop time, or may be performed during the jackpot game. Alternatively, it may be executed during a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game.

<Production mode (stage)> Next, the production mode (stage) will be explained. As described above, the pachinko game machine PY1 is set to the normal production mode when it is in the low probability non-time saving state (low probability low base gaming state). The normal presentation mode includes a first normal presentation mode in which a daytime normal background image G102 (FIG. 16(B-1)) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and an evening normal background image G103 (FIG. 16(B-2)). ) is displayed, and there is a third normal effect mode in which the nighttime normal background image G104 (FIG. 16 (B-3)) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 35(A), the first normal presentation mode is also referred to as the daytime mountain stage because a daytime normal background image G102 representing a daytime mountain scene is displayed. The second normal presentation mode is also referred to as the evening mountain stage because the evening normal background image G103 representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed. Further, the third normal performance mode is also referred to as a night mountain stage because a night normal background image G104 representing a nighttime mountain scene is displayed. That is, in this specification, production mode and stage are used as synonymous terms. The daytime mountain stage, evening mountain stage, and night mountain stage correspond to the normal stage. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of normal stages are provided, but there may be only one type of stage.

Note that the production mode refers to a division of production, that is, a mode of production using the image display device 50, speaker 52, board lamp 54, frame lamp 53, etc. If the production mode is different, for example, the image display The various performance elements (characters, items, background images, performance patterns, hold icons, etc.) displayed on the device 50 may be different, the reach performance or preview performance in the variable performance may be executed according to the performance mode, or the speaker The BGM output from 52 may be different.

Furthermore, as described above, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the high-accuracy time-saving state (high-probability, high-base gaming state), the background image G105 for probability variation (FIG. 16 (B-4)) is displayed on the display section 50a. Set to constant change production mode. As shown in FIG. 35(A), the probability variation production mode is also called a space stage because a probability variation background image G105 representing the universe is displayed.

Furthermore, as described above, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the low probability time saving state (low probability high base gaming state), the time saving background image G106 (FIG. 16 (B-5)) is displayed on the display section 50a. Set to time-saving production mode. As shown in FIG. 35(A), the time-saving effect mode is also called a sky stage because a time-saving background image G106 representing the sky is displayed.

In addition, if the pachinko game machine PY1 subtracts the SPA loss fluctuation when set to the normal performance mode in a low-accuracy non-time saving state, the pachinko game machine PY1 will automatically change the normal performance mode (daytime stage, evening stage) according to the end of the SPA loss fluctuation. Mountain stage or night mountain stage) may be changed to "Out of reach production mode". In the out-of-reach production mode, the production control microcomputer 121 displays a fruit character town background image G90 (see FIG. 40(C)) showing a predetermined character (fruit character) flying around the town on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 35(A), the out-of-reach production mode is also called the fruit character town stage because the fruit character town background image G90 is displayed. The fruit character town stage corresponds to the first special stage. In addition, in FIG. 40(C), an image G60 of a lemon character, an image G61 of an apple character, and an image G62 of a strawberry character are displayed as images of fruit characters.

As shown in FIG. 35(B), the entry conditions for the fruit character town stage include that it is determined that the stage will be changed in the stage change lottery performed by the production control microcomputer 121 at the start of the SPA loss fluctuation. . Furthermore, the condition for ending the fruit character town stage is that the number of executions of the variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation) in the stage reaches a predetermined number (20 times).

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 changes to the "immediately shortened time production mode" in response to the transition from the time saved state to the low-reliability non-time saved state. In the time-saving immediate production mode, the production control microcomputer 121 displays a fruit character forest background image G91 ( (see FIG. 41(D)). As shown in FIG. 35(A), the time saving immediate effect mode is also referred to as the fruit character forest stage because the fruit character forest background image G91 is displayed. The fruit character forest stage corresponds to the second special stage. In addition, in FIG. 41(D), a lemon character image G64, an apple character image G65, and a strawberry character image G66 are displayed as fruit character images.

As shown in FIG. 35(B), the entry condition for the fruit character forest stage is to transition from the time-saving state to the low-probability non-time-saving state. Furthermore, the condition for ending the fruit character forest stage is that the number of executions of the variable display of special symbols (special pattern variation) in the stage reaches a predetermined number (20 times).

In this way, in this form, a common motif (fruit character) is displayed when a loss is announced in SP Reach A, and when the time saving state ends and the state returns to the low probability non-time saving state (normal gaming state). It is now set to stage (production mode). The reason for doing this is as follows. That is, both the case where a loss is reported in SP reach A and the case where the time saving state ends and the normal gaming state returns are situations in which the player feels disappointed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a loss is reported in SP Reach A, a special stage called "Fruit Character Town Stage" that is only set in this situation is set, thereby alleviating the feeling of disappointment and stimulating the player's desire to play. We are trying to sustain this. In addition, even when the time-saving state ends and the normal gaming state returns, a special stage called the "Fruit Character Forest Stage" that is only set in this situation will be set, which will alleviate the feeling of disappointment and increase the desire to play. We are trying to sustain this.

Incidentally, in both of these situations, it is also possible to set stages with different motifs (for example, one is a fruit character and the other is an enemy character). However, if the stages have different motifs, it may be difficult for the player to understand the significance of both stages. Therefore, in this embodiment, the stage that is changed when a loss is announced in SP Reach A and the stage that is set when returning from the time saving state to the normal gaming state are stages with a common motif, The game machine is designed so that the significance of both stages can be easily understood by players. In addition, in general, in gaming machines, the complexity of the presentation and the difficulty in conveying its significance leads to a decrease in interest in the game. Therefore, as in this embodiment, being able to perform various performances and having the performances associated with each other contributes to improving the interest in the game.

<Lottery for changing to fruit character town stage> Next, a lottery for changing to fruit character town stage by the performance control microcomputer 121 will be explained. When the normal production mode is set in the low-probability non-time saving state, the production control microcomputer 121, as shown in FIG. In the case of SPA loss variation (THP011), it is determined that the stage will be changed at a rate of 65%, and it is determined that the stage will not be changed at a rate of 35%. On the other hand, when the special symbol fluctuation pattern indicated by the special symbol fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is SPB loss fluctuation (THP012), L loss fluctuation (THP013), and N loss fluctuation (THP014), 100 % decide not to change the stage.

That is, when pachinko gaming machine PY1 is set to the normal performance mode, it may execute N reach, L reach, SP reach B, and SP reach A as reach performances, but among these reach performances, the most jackpot Only when SP Reach A, which has high expectations, is executed and a loss is reported, a change to the fruit character town stage may be executed. This is due to the following reasons. In other words, if SP Reach A, which has a high expectation of a jackpot, is executed, it is thought that the player will have high expectations for winning the jackpot, but if a loss is reported in such a situation, the player will be disappointed. It is considered to be particularly strong. Therefore, in this embodiment, only when a loss is announced in a reach performance that is likely to cause such disappointment, the change to the fruit character town stage is performed in order to suppress the decline in the desire to play. . In addition, by making the change to the fruit character town stage only when a loss is reported in SP Reach A, changes to the "fruit character town stage" will occur frequently. This prevents the player from feeling like one of the normal stages. Note that if this point is not taken into consideration, a configuration may be adopted in which the fruit character town stage can be set after a loss is notified by a reach effect other than SP reach A.

<Lottery for preview performance> Next, a lottery for preview performance by the performance control microcomputer 121 when the normal performance mode is set in the low-reliability, non-time-saving state will be described. It should be noted that when the pachinko game machine PY1 is set to the normal performance mode in the low-reliability, non-time-saving state, it is possible to execute various preview performances when the normal variation is started. The preview performance functions as a performance that makes you look forward to the establishment of a reach or suggests the degree of expectation of a jackpot. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing various types of preview performances, and here, one of the preview performances, a fruit character appearance preview execution lottery, will be explained. As a preview performance other than the fruit character appearance notice, known preview performances such as a chance-up notice and a step-up notice may be employed as appropriate.

The fruit character appearance notice (equivalent to a specific performance) is a notice performance that is executed when the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 start to fluctuate, and the apple character, which is one of the fruit characters, moves from right to left at the bottom of the display section 50a. (See FIG. 42(B)). The fruit character appearance preview lottery is conducted based on the table shown in FIG. 37. As shown in FIG. 37, the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the special symbol fluctuation pattern indicated by the special symbol fluctuation start command received from the gaming control microcomputer 101 is "SPA jackpot fluctuation" (THP001, THP005) or "SPB jackpot fluctuation". (THP002, THP006), it is determined that the fruit character appearance preview will be executed at a rate of 40%, and it is determined not to be executed at a rate of 60%.

In addition, when the special symbol fluctuation pattern indicated by the special symbol fluctuation start command received from the gaming control microcomputer 101 is “L jackpot fluctuation” (THP003 or THP007), the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the performance at a rate of 30%. It is decided to execute the fruit character appearance notice, and it is decided not to execute it at a rate of 70%. In addition, when the special symbol fluctuation pattern indicated by the special symbol fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is “N jackpot fluctuation” (THP004 or THP008), the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the performance at a rate of 20%. It is decided to execute the fruit character appearance notice, and it is decided not to execute it at a rate of 80%.

In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 is configured to control the performance when the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the special symbol variation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "SPA loss variation" (THP011) or "SPB loss variation" (THP012). 7% of the time it is decided to execute the fruit character appearance preview, and 93% of the time it is decided not to execute it. In addition, when the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "L loss fluctuation" (THP013), the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the fruit character at a rate of 5%. It is decided to execute the appearance notice, and it is decided not to execute it at a rate of 95%. In addition, when the special symbol fluctuation pattern indicated by the special symbol fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is "N loss fluctuation" (THP014), the production control microcomputer 121 controls the fruit character at a rate of 3%. It is decided to execute the appearance notice, and it is decided not to execute it at a rate of 97%.

In this way, the fruit character appearance notice is extremely rarely executed based on fluctuations in winnings, and is moderately executed based on fluctuations in jackpots. Therefore, the fruit character appearance preview functions as a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be executed (high expectation of jackpot). In this way, in this embodiment, when the normal performance mode (normal stage) is set, a fruit character appearance notice may be executed as a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be executed. . Therefore, a player who has played this machine (this Pachinko game machine PY1) for a long time will experience that fruit character appearance notices are often executed when winning a jackpot. As a result, we can expect that people will have a positive impression of ``fruit characters.'' For these players, we can expect that the ``Fruit Character Town Stage'' and ``Fruit Character Forest Stage,'' which feature fruit characters as motifs, will naturally come to be imagined as stages where they can expect to win a jackpot. . As a result, it can be expected that the effect of suppressing the decline in the desire to play mentioned above will be strengthened.

Incidentally, in this specification, descriptions of preview effects other than fruit character appearance notices (known chance-up notices and step-up notices) are omitted, but the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment has fruit character appearance notices, It is assumed that this preview performance is executed as a preview performance with higher expectations for a jackpot compared to other preview performances. Note that the fruit character appearance preview does not have to be the one with the highest jackpot expectation among the various preview effects that can be executed by the pachinko game machine PY1.

By the way, if the production control microcomputer 121 determines in the received command analysis process (S4201) that the special symbol variation start command has been received, it performs the process when receiving the variation start command. In this processing upon receipt of the variation start command, first, a variation effect pattern selection process is performed, and then a preview effect selection process is performed. In the variable effect pattern selection process, a variable effect effect pattern (sub-variable pattern) is selected based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the received special figure change start command. In the preview performance selection process, a preview performance (fruit character appearance notice, other preview performance) to be performed in conjunction with the variable performance is selected based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command. Note that information on the preview performance selected in the preview performance selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the performance RAM 124, and is also included in the preview performance start command and transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the preview performance start command displays the image of the designated preview performance on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the performance means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable device, input device, etc.) related to the preview performance based on the information on the preview performance stored in the performance RAM 124. Control as appropriate.

<Specific Example of Characteristic Performance> Next, an example of the execution of the characteristic performance in this pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display section 50a in various performances such as a variable performance, and also displays a light emission performance using the frame lamp 53 and board lamp 54 according to the display of the performance image. , sound production using the speaker 52, movable body production using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, operation production using the input device (normal button 40, special button 41), etc. can be executed.

<<Reach effect>> First, specific examples of various reach effects will be explained. SP reach A is a battle reach (battle performance) in which a predetermined ally character and a first enemy character engage in a battle, as shown in FIG. 38(A). In SP reach A, first, an image G80 of an ally character, a first enemy character G81, and an image G83 suggesting the jackpot expectation of the reach effect are shown (see FIG. 38(A)), and then the ally character becomes the first enemy character G81. A scene in which the character attacks an enemy character is displayed. Then, the game branches to either a victory performance (success performance) indicating that the ally character won, or a defeat performance (failure performance) indicating that the ally character was defeated (win/loss branch). The victory performance (success performance) functions as a winning performance that suggests that a jackpot game will be executed. On the other hand, the defeat performance (failure performance) functions as a failure performance that suggests that the jackpot game will not be executed. Note that the winning performance is executed based on the SPA jackpot fluctuation, and the defeat performance is performed based on the SPA losing fluctuation.

Further, SP reach B is a battle reach (battle effect) in which a predetermined ally character and a second enemy character engage in a battle, as shown in FIG. 38(B). In SP reach B, first, an image G80 of an ally character, an image G82 of a second enemy character, and an image G83 suggesting the jackpot expectation of the reach effect are shown (see FIG. 38(B)), and then the ally character A scene in which the second enemy character is attacked is displayed. Then, the process branches to either a victory performance (winning performance) or a defeat performance (losing performance). This suggests the result of the special drawing lottery (ie, winning or losing). Note that the winning performance is executed based on the SPB jackpot fluctuation, and the defeat performance is performed based on the SPB losing fluctuation.

Moreover, L reach is a story reach (story production) in which a predetermined ally character goes to meet the heroine character, as shown in FIG. 38(C). In the L reach, the ally character is shown riding a horse and heading to meet the heroine (see Figure 38 (C)), and then a success effect (winning effect) showing that the ally character was able to meet the heroine, Alternatively, the process branches to either a failure effect (successful effect) indicating that the meeting was not possible (successful effect). This suggests the result of the special drawing lottery (ie, winning or losing). Note that the successful performance is performed based on the L jackpot fluctuation, and the failure performance is performed based on the L loss fluctuation.

<SP Reach A> Next, a specific example of SP Reach A will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in SP Reach A, first, an image or the like indicating that a predetermined ally character and a first enemy character will battle from now on is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 39(A)). Then, an image showing the battle between the friendly character and the first enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown). Before the win/lose branch, an image showing that the ally character will attack the first enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a (FIG. 39(B)).

If the SP Reach A being executed is SP Reach A executed based on the SPA jackpot fluctuations (THP001, THP005, see Figure 30 (A)), it is a successful performance (winning) that suggests that the jackpot has been won. As a performance), a victory image (including an image of the ally character being happy and a success background image G85) showing that the ally character has won against the first enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a, and a performance pattern EZ1 , EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed as "Zero" indicating a jackpot win (FIG. 39(C)). Note that the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are still being displayed in a variable manner. Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed as "Zero" (Fig. 39 (D)).

On the other hand, if the currently executed SP reach A is SP reach A executed based on the SPA loss variation (THP011, see Figure 30 (A)), following the performance in Figure 39 (B), the failure performance ( As a defeat effect), a defeat image (including an image in which the ally character is sad and a failure background image G86) showing that the ally character was defeated by eating the counter of the first enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed as a "reach loss eye" indicating a loss (FIG. 39(E)).

Here, if it is determined in the above-mentioned "change lottery to fruit character town stage" (see FIG. 36) that the stage will not be changed, the background image of the display section 50a is changed to the daytime normal background image G102 ( Returning to the background image of the normal stage that was displayed before executing SP Reach A), the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed at the "Reach Loss Eye" ( Figure 39(F)).

<<Change to Fruit Character Town Stage>> On the other hand, if it is determined to change the stage in the above-mentioned "Lottery for Change to Fruit Character Town Stage", as shown in FIGS. 40(A) and (B), , After the failed performance (failed performance), the background image on the display section 50a is changed to the fruit character town background image G90 (that is, the stage is changed to the fruit character town stage), and the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and small Symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed at "reach miss".

After that, the variable performance will be executed with the fruit character town stage set (FIG. 40(C)). Note that the fruit character town stage continues until the special figure variation is executed 20 times at the maximum (see FIG. 35(B)). After 20 special map changes are performed in the fruit character town stage, the normal stage (any of daytime mountain stage, evening mountain stage, and night mountain stage) is set thereafter.

Here, the fruit character town stage will be explained. The fruit character town background image G90 displayed on the fruit character town stage includes, as shown in FIG. A lemon character image G60, an apple character image G61, and a strawberry character image G62) are included. By displaying such a fruit character town background image G90, the fruit character town stage can give the player a fantastic impression different from that before the stage change. Although explanations using illustrations are omitted, in the fruit character town stage, the mode of the production pattern, the mode of the reach effect executed as each reach effect such as SP reach A, the mode of the preview effect, etc. are set in the normal stage. It's different than when it was. Note that it is possible to set as appropriate what and how to change various performance elements such as performance symbols and background images depending on the difference in stage.

<Change to Fruit Character Forest Stage> Next, the case where the fruit character forest stage is set will be explained. FIG. 41(A) shows the display unit 50a at the time of the final variation in the low-accuracy time-saving state (that is, the 100th special figure variation, which is the upper limit number of times in the time-saving state). In this situation, the time-saving production mode (empty stage) is set, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner while the time-saving background image G106 representing the sky is displayed on the display section 50a. . Note that during the empty stage, a remaining number suggestion display G94 indicating the remaining number of special symbol variations in the time saving state is displayed at the lower right corner of the display section 50a.

In the final variation in the low accuracy time saving state (empty stage), when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed as losers, the empty stage end image (the words "Empty stage ends") indicating the end of the empty stage is displayed. Image) G95 is displayed superimposed in front of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (FIG. 41(B)). Thereafter, the empty stage end image G95 continues to be displayed on the display section 50a until the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed (FIG. 41(C)). This indicates to the player that the empty stage ends with the current variable performance.

Then, the next variable performance, that is, the first rotation after returning to the low-accuracy non-time-saving state (normal game state), is started while the fruit character forest background image G91 is displayed (Fig. 41(D) )). That is, the performance control microcomputer 121 ends the empty stage at the end of the final variation of the low-accuracy time-saving state, and changes it to the fruit character forest stage. More specifically, in response to receiving the time saving end command from the game control microcomputer 101, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the fruit character forest stage and displays the fruit character forest background image G91 on the display unit 50a. . Note that the fruit character forest stage continues until the special symbol variation is executed 20 times at the maximum (see FIG. 35(B)). After 20 special symbol fluctuations are performed in the fruit character forest stage, the normal stage (one of the daytime mountain stage, evening mountain stage, and night mountain stage) is set.

Here, the fruit character forest stage will be explained. As shown in FIG. 41(D), the fruit character forest background image G91 displayed in the fruit character forest stage includes an image of a forest consisting of many trees, and an image of a plurality of fruit characters (specifically, a lemon A character image G64, an apple character image G65, and a strawberry character image G66) are included. The fruit character images (lemon character image G64, apple character image G65, strawberry character image G66) included in the fruit character forest background image G91 are included in the fruit character town background image G90 (FIG. 40(C)). It represents the same character as the fruit character images (lemon character image G60, apple character image G61, and strawberry character image G62). However, the clothing of each character has been changed to a pattern that corresponds to the stage, and the display position of each character has been changed to a position that corresponds to the stage. Slight differences regarding each character between both stages are allowed as long as they can be recognized as having a common motif.

In this manner, in this embodiment, the fruit character forest stage is set to display the same motif (fruit character) as the fruit character town stage on the display unit 50a only in the 20th rotation special figure variation after the end of the time saving state. This makes it possible to give the player a fantastic impression, similar to the fruit character town stage. Further, the fruit character forest stage, like the fruit character town stage, gives the player a new desire to play and encourages them to continue playing.

Note that, although explanations using illustrations are omitted, a specially designed production pattern is displayed on the fruit character forest stage. In addition, in the fruit character forest stage, a special figure variation pattern with a different variation time is selected from that in the fruit character town stage (see FIG. 30). When the reach effect is executed, the reach effect peculiar to the fruit character town stage such as SP reach C and SP reach D is executed. Note that the specific performance contents of SP Reach C and SP Reach D can be set as appropriate, such as having different types of ally characters from SP Reach A and SP Reach B. Note that it is possible to set as appropriate what and how to change various performance elements such as performance symbols and background images depending on the difference in stage.

<Fruit character appearance notice> Next, the fruit character appearance notice will be explained. As shown in FIG. 42(A), when the variable display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 starts in a situation where the normal production mode (here, the Hiruyama stage) is set in the low-accuracy non-time saving state, As shown in FIG. 42(B), a fruit character appearance preview in which a fruit character (in this case, an apple character) passes from right to left at the bottom of the display section 50a may be executed. As described above, the fruit character appearance notice is executed as a production with high expectations that a jackpot game will be executed (FIG. 37).

Therefore, when the fruit character appearance notice is executed as shown in FIG. 42(B), the player has high expectations for winning the jackpot. In addition, by experiencing being notified of a jackpot win through a fluctuating performance that announces the appearance of a fruit character, the player may develop the impression that the fruit character is a character that can be expected to win a jackpot. You can look forward to it. As a result, it can be expected that players will have the impression that the above-mentioned "fruit character town stage" and "fruit character forest stage" are stages where they are likely to win a jackpot.

Note that after the fruit character appearance notice is executed in the variable performance, for example, as shown in FIG. 42(C), a reach promotion is executed. In reach fanning, while the left performance pattern EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the same number pattern as the left performance pattern EZ1 is slowly moved and displayed as the right performance pattern EZ3 toward the stop position. That is, it is determined whether or not the right effect pattern EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number pattern as the left effect pattern EZ1 (whether it becomes a reach or not). Then, after increasing the reach, when the reach becomes the reach (FIG. 42(D)), it will develop into a reach effect such as N reach.

8. Effects of the Embodiment As explained in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the production symbols (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) forming the reach are in a high probability state. Depending on whether it belongs to the first effect symbol group (odd symbols) that suggests that it will happen, or the second effect symbol group (even symbols) that has a possibility that it will not become a high probability state, 34 (A)).The expectation for the game to be displayed, that is, the expectation for the jackpot game to be executed, will be different (see FIG. 34(A)). In other words, the expectation that a jackpot game will be executed differs depending on the attributes of the performance symbols (reach symbols) that form the reach in the variable performance. Therefore, it is expected that interest in gaming will increase.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there is a higher possibility that the high probability state will not occur when reaching reach with an odd numbered symbol that suggests a high probability state (i.e., a production symbol that is advantageous to the player). The player can now expect to execute a jackpot game more than when the player reaches reach with a certain even-numbered symbol (see FIG. 34(A)). Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's mood when a reach is established. Therefore, it is expected that interest in gaming will increase.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the jackpot expectation level differs even for odd numbered symbols that suggest a high probability state (see FIG. 34(A)). As a result, players pay attention to which symbol makes a reach with an odd-numbered symbol, and when a reach is formed with a highly anticipated production symbol, the player's feelings are affected. It will become even more exciting. Therefore, further improvement in gaming interest can be expected.

Particularly, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, even for odd numbered symbols, the expectation level at the time of reach is divided into three or more levels (see FIG. 34(A)). Therefore, the enjoyment of paying attention to which production pattern will achieve a reach is enhanced, and further improvement in game interest can be expected.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when a reach is formed with "3" or "5" (predetermined effect pattern) in the normal gaming state (first gaming state), In the time saving state or the low probability time saving state (second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state), the jackpot expectation is different from when a reach is formed with "3" or "5". are different (see FIGS. 33 and 34(A)). Therefore, even if the performance symbols are the same, the degree of expectation when a reach is formed changes depending on the gaming state, so it is expected that the game interest will be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the expectation level when forming a reach in the normal gaming state (first gaming state) is higher than "3" or "5" (predetermined presentation pattern) as a presentation pattern. It has "7" (specific effect pattern), and in high accuracy time saving state and low accuracy time saving state (second game state), reach is formed with "3" and "5" (predetermined effect pattern). The expectation level in the case where a reach is formed with "7" (specific effect symbol) is the same as the expectation level in the case where a reach is formed with "7" (specific effect symbol) (see FIGS. 33 and 34(A)). Therefore, symbols such as "3" and "5" that were not positioned as special than "7" are now used in production as special symbols like "7" due to changes in the game state. Therefore, for players who are aware of this, they can feel a sense of elation when reaching a reach with "3" or "5", and can expect an increase in their enjoyment of the game.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when a reach is achieved with production symbols other than "3", "5", and "7" (1, 2, 4, 6), the expected jackpot is in a high-accuracy time-saving state. (first bonus gaming state) is higher than the low probability time saving state (second bonus gaming state which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first bonus gaming state) (see FIG. 34(B)). In other words, the expectation of a jackpot is higher when the reach is in a situation that is more advantageous to the player. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when it is announced that the jackpot game state will not be reached in SP reach A (special performance), the change to the fruit character town stage is performed (see FIG. 40). This is expected to alleviate the feeling of disappointment caused by being informed that the game will not reach a jackpot gaming state, and to promote a change of mood. As a result, it is expected that interest in the game will increase.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if it is announced that the jackpot game state will not be reached in performances other than SP reach A (other special performances) such as SP reach B and L reach, the fruit character town stage will not be played. No changes are made. In other words, the stage is changed to the fruit character town stage only when the player loses in a reach performance with particularly high expectations for a jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the change to the fruit character town stage from becoming commonplace and weakening the effect of alleviating feelings of disappointment.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when returning from the time saving state to the normal gaming state, the fruit character forest stage is controlled (see FIG. 41), so the player feels disappointed when returning to the normal gaming state. It is possible to alleviate the

Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the fruit character town stage is controlled when it is notified that the jackpot game state will not be reached in SP reach A, and the fruit character town stage is controlled when returning from the time saving state to the normal gaming state. The fruit character forest stage and the fruit character forest stage are related by a common motif (fruit character) (see FIGS. 40(C) and 41(D)). Therefore, it is easy for the player to recognize the significance of both stages (that they are stages for alleviating feelings of disappointment, etc.).

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, from the time when the control is performed in the normal stage, the preview performance (fruit character appearance notice) related to the fruit character, which is a common motif in the special stage, becomes the jackpot game state. This is executed as a highly anticipated performance (FIG. 42(B)). Therefore, when controlled by the ``Fruit Character Town Stage'' or ``Fruit Character Forest Stage'' with fruit character motifs, it is possible to make the user feel that they can expect a jackpot game state, which improves the enjoyment of the game. It is possible.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the "fruit character forest stage" is set (that is, until the 20th rotation after the end of the time saving state), when the pachinko game machine PY1 is set to the "fruit character town stage" The special figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined according to different selection criteria (judgment table) from (when it is a low-probability non-time-saving state excluding up to the 20th rotation after the end of the time-saving state), and a different fluctuation time is selected. (See Figure 30). Therefore, even if both stages have a common motif, it is difficult for the player to confuse the stages.

9. Modification Examples Modification examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described below. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Further, the technical features in the above embodiments and the modified examples described below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1 is configured as a so-called pattern change machine (a gaming machine that controls to a high probability state based on winning a probability change jackpot). (gaming machines that control to a high probability state based on the passing of a game ball in a specific area), so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machines (not only play a jackpot game if you win a jackpot in a special drawing lottery, It may also be configured as a gaming machine that can execute a jackpot game based on passage to a specific area within the jackpot. In the case of a 1 type 2 type mixing machine, the time saving state corresponds to a bonus game state in which it is likely to be determined that a jackpot game will be executed. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is configured as a so-called fixed variable loop machine (a gaming machine in which the high probability state continues until the next jackpot game is executed after being controlled to a high probability state), but it is configured as a so-called ST machine ( It may also be configured as a multi-player gaming machine with a high probability state. In this case, the high probability state corresponds to the bonus game state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode of the effect pattern is set to the arithmetic numerals "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7", but it can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, the presentation design may be in the form of Chinese numerals "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7," alphabets (A to Z, etc.), or icons of predetermined characters. It's okay.

Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot expectation for the reach of odd-numbered symbols is higher than the jackpot expectation for the reach of even-numbered symbols, but it may be lower. In addition, among the odd numbered symbols, we differentiated the jackpot expectation such as "reach of 7 > reach of 3 > reach of 5 > reach of 1", but no matter which odd numbered symbol was reached, either If the jackpot expectation is higher than when the reach is reached with the even-numbered symbols, there is no need to provide a difference in the jackpot expectation between the odd-numbered symbols. Also, even if there is a difference in the jackpot expectation level between odd-numbered symbols, there is no need to set a difference in jackpot expectation level for all the production symbols. It is also possible to set the difference in jackpot expectation level to three levels, such as ``reach'', or to two levels, such as ``7 reach > 3 reach, 5 reach, 1 reach''. . However, from the viewpoint of increasing game interest, it is preferable to provide three or more levels of difference in jackpot expectation level. This is because it becomes more interesting to pay attention to which of the odd-numbered symbols makes it reachable.

In addition, in the above embodiment, SP Reach B and L Reach (all other special performances) can be performed as reach performances other than SP Reach A (special performance); There may be one type of reach effect.

In addition, in the above form, the common motif of the first special stage (fruit character town stage) and the second special stage (fruit character forest stage) is a character (fruit character), but the common motifs are items, backgrounds, etc. , image color, and other performance elements may be used. Specifically, for example, in both the first special stage and the second special stage, an orange border may be displayed on the display section 50a, and the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 may be made to emit orange light. In this case, orange becomes the representative color that gives an image of that stage, and both stages have orange as a common motif. Furthermore, the motif can be said to be the main production element that expresses the stage.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the fruit character appearance notice is configured to be executed only in the normal stage (in the case of a low probability non-time saving state excluding the 20 fluctuation after the end of the time saving), but the first It may also be configured to be executed in a special stage (fruit character town stage) and a second special stage (fruit character forest stage). In this case, it is preferable to make the jackpot expectation level of the fruit character appearance notice different depending on whether the fruit character appearance notice is executed on a normal stage or a special stage. Specifically, for example, when the stage is set as a special stage, the probability of fruit character appearance notice is higher than when it is set as the normal stage, but the expectation of a big hit is lower. It is recommended to configure With this configuration, players who have never seen a fruit character appearance notice on a normal stage are more likely to be able to see a fruit character appearance notice on a special stage, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the game. be.

In the above form, in the high-accuracy time-saving state and the low-accuracy time-saving state, the expectation level when a reach is achieved with a production symbol of "3" or "5" is the expectation when a reach is achieved with a production symbol of "7". However, when a reach is achieved with a "3" or "5" production symbol, the expectation level is almost the same as when a reach is achieved with a "7" production symbol (for example, if one side If the expected jackpot is 70% and the other is 63%, 77%, etc.), they do not have to be exactly the same.

In addition, in the above form, only the 16R probability jackpot is provided as the type of "probability variable jackpot" that can be won based on the lottery of special drawing 2, but in addition to the 16R probability variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3), for example, the 4R A probability-variable jackpot (jackpot symbol 5) may be provided. In this case, it is suggested that the number "7", which has the highest jackpot expectation when reaching in the low-probability non-time-saving state, has won the 16R probability-variable jackpot (jackpot pattern 3) in the time-saving state. (a double number of "7" is guaranteed to be 16R), and when the time is shortened, the expected jackpot at the time of reaching is the same as a "7". A double number of "3" or "5" is a guaranteed variable jackpot of 4R ( It may be configured to function as a suggestion that the jackpot symbol 5) has been won (the double number of "3" or "5" is 4R confirmed or almost confirmed). The jackpot game based on the 4R probability variable jackpot is referred to as a first special game, and the jackpot game based on a 16R probability variable jackpot is referred to as a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game.

In addition, in the above form, when a reach is achieved with production symbols other than "3", "5", and "7", the expectation of jackpot is higher in the high-probability time-saving state (first bonus game state) than in the low-probability time-saving state ( Although the configuration is higher than that of the second bonus game state), in the case of a so-called ST machine, it is preferable to configure it as follows. In other words, when a reach is achieved with production symbols other than "3", "5", and "7", the expected jackpot is the first half of the ST period (playing period in which the time is shortened with high accuracy) (for example, up to 100 times out of 160 times of ST). ) should be configured higher than the second half (remaining 60 times). In this case, the first half of the ST period in the highly accurate time-saving state corresponds to the first bonus gaming state, and the second half of the ST period in the highly accurate time-saving state corresponds to the second bonus gaming state.

In addition, in the above form, when a reach is achieved with production symbols other than "3", "5", and "7", the expectation of jackpot is higher in the high-probability time-saving state (first bonus game state) than in the low-probability time-saving state ( Although the configuration is such that the rate is higher than that of the second bonus gaming state, the low probability time saving state (second bonus gaming state) may be higher than the high probability time saving state (first bonus gaming state).

In addition, in the above embodiment, the first starting port 11 (fixed starting port) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change, and the second starting port 12 (variable starting port) in which the ease of entering the game ball can change. Although a starting port related to the electric chew 12D is provided, only one of them may be provided.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority over the special figure 1 determination process (the variable display of special figure 2 is performed with priority over the variable display of special figure 1), It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the special figure 1 determination process is performed with priority over the special figure 2 determination process (the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed with priority over the variable display of the special figure 2). In this case, it is preferable to make the special drawing 1 drawing a drawing that is easier to win a jackpot that is more advantageous than the special drawing 2 drawing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it can also be applied to other pinball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a mahjong ball game machine.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed variably in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but instead of being composed of three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, two symbols are displayed. It may also be composed of patterns other than three, such as three. For example, two separate patterns may be provided, special pattern 1 and special pattern 2. Further, one common symbol may be provided for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the information, and the sub-control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device for displaying symbols may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. 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 related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the performance according to the progress of the game (game control). Although the control of the game and the control of the presentation are performed using different boards, they may be configured to be performed using a single board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in that one board, or may be provided separately from that one board.

Furthermore, not all jackpot gaming states may be configured to correspond to "special gaming states advantageous to the player." For example, the jackpot game state that is scheduled to be controlled to a high probability state after that is configured to correspond to a "special game state advantageous to the player", or the jackpot that can win a relatively large number of prize balls such as 16R A configuration may be adopted in which the gaming state corresponds to a "special gaming state advantageous to the player."

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this Detailed Description. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. Note that invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4. Furthermore, invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B5.

Invention A1:
A determining means (processing related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether to execute a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player;
special game execution means (processing related to the execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 101) that executes the special game based on the result of the determination;
comprising a game state control means (processing related to setting of the game state by the game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling a bonus game state (high probability state) in which it is easy to determine that the special game is executed;
A plurality of production symbols (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) are variably displayed in each of the plurality of regions (left production symbol region 50b1, middle production symbol region 50b2, right production symbol region 50b3), and each A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) in which the special game is executed when the combination of performance symbols stopped and displayed in the area is a specific combination (double number),
The plurality of performance symbols in a predetermined game state (normal game state) include a first performance symbol group (odd numbered symbols: 1・3, 5, 7) and a second effect symbol group (even symbols: 2, 4, 6) that may not be in the bonus game state,
In the variable display, when a reach is formed with the performance symbols included in the first performance symbol group, and when a reach is formed with the performance symbols included in the second performance symbol group, the specific A gaming machine characterized in that the expectation level (jackpot expectation level) at which combinations are displayed differs (see FIG. 34(A)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, whether the effect pattern forming the reach belongs to the first effect pattern group that suggests a bonus game state or whether it belongs to the second effect pattern that may not result in a bonus game state. Depending on whether the player belongs to a group, the expectation for a specific combination to be displayed, that is, the expectation for a special game to be executed, differs. Therefore, it is expected that interest in gaming will increase.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to invention A1,
In the variable display, when a reach is formed with the effect symbols (1, 3, 5, 7) included in the first effect symbol group, it is better to use the effect symbols (2) included in the second effect symbol group. - A gaming machine characterized in that the expectation level is higher than when a reach is formed in 4 and 6) (see FIG. 34(A)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when reaching reach with a performance symbol that suggests a bonus game state (that is, a performance symbol that is advantageous to the player), there is a possibility that the bonus game state will not be reached. I can now look forward to the execution of the special game more than when I reach reach with the symbols. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's mood when a reach is achieved. Therefore, it is expected that interest in gaming will increase.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to invention A2,
The expectation level varies depending on which of the performance symbols included in the first performance symbol group forms the reach (the jackpot expectation level is "7 reach > 3 reach > 5 reach > 1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the degree of expectation that the special game will be executed differs even among performance symbols belonging to the first performance symbol group that indicate a bonus game state. Therefore, when a reach is formed with a highly anticipated performance symbol, the player's feelings become even more excited. Therefore, further improvement in gaming interest can be expected.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to invention A3,
The first effect pattern group includes a first effect pattern (7) in which the expectation level when a reach is formed is the first expectation level (for example, about 80%), and a first effect pattern (7) that is higher than the first expectation level. A second performance symbol (3) that has a second expectation level (for example, about 20%) that is also lower, and a third performance symbol that has a third expectation level (for example, about 10%) that is lower than the second expectation level. (5) A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, at least three different expectation levels are set even for performance symbols belonging to the first performance symbol group. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of seeing which production pattern will achieve a reach, and further improvement in game interest can be expected.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, as described in, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2019-088989, it has been determined whether a jackpot has hit based on the ball entering the starting hole. Based on the result of the determination, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player is executed. In the gaming machine described in this document, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner based on the result of determination as to whether or not it is a jackpot, and are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that indicates the result of the determination. When a jackpot game is executed, after the effect symbol becomes a reach, a predetermined reach effect is performed, and then a double mark indicating a jackpot win is stopped and displayed. However, there is still room for improvement in the variable display of performance symbols as described in JP-A-2019-088989 in order to improve the interest of the game.

The above-mentioned invention A provides a gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2019-088989 with a first effect symbol group that suggests that the game will enter a bonus game state after the end of a special game, and a game machine that does not enter a bonus game state. There is a possible second effect symbol group, and in a variable display, a reach is formed with the effect symbols included in the first effect symbol group, and a reach is formed with the effect symbols included in the second effect symbol group. The difference is that the degree of expectation that a specific combination suggesting a special game will be displayed differs depending on the case where a special game is formed. As a result, each of the inventions of Invention A can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game through performance" (achieving the effect).

Invention B1:
A determining means (processing related to jackpot determination by the game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether to enter a special gaming state (jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player;
A special game state control means (processing related to control of the jackpot game state by the game control microcomputer 101) that controls the special game state based on the result of the determination;
A production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production;
The performance control means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a special performance (for example, SP reach A) that informs whether or not the special gaming state will be entered;
The gaming machine is characterized in that when it is notified that the special game state will not be entered in the special performance, the game machine can change to a first special stage (fruit character town stage, FIG. 40(C)) different from the normal stage. (Pachinko machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when it is announced that the special gaming state will not be entered in the special performance, the change to the first special stage is performed, so the disappointment caused by being informed that the special gaming state will not be entered. It can be expected to alleviate the feelings of anxiety and promote a change of mood. This can be expected to improve gaming interest.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to invention B1,
The performance control means is capable of executing a special performance other than the special performance (for example, SP reach B, L reach) as a performance to notify whether or not the special game state will be entered,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the special performance is a performance with a higher degree of expectation that the special game state will be reached than the other special performances.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, by changing to the first special stage, it is possible to alleviate the strong feeling of disappointment when it is announced that the special game state will not be entered in a special performance where the expectation of the special game state is high, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the desire to play.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to invention B2,
Privilege game state control means (processing related to control of the time-saving state by the game control microcomputer 101) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state and can be controlled to a privilege game state (time-saving state) different from the special game state. Equipped with
The performance control means controls a second special stage (fruit character forest stage, FIG. 41(D)) that is different from the normal stage and the first special stage in response to the transition from the bonus game state to the normal game state. ) A gaming machine characterized by being controlled by:

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when returning from the bonus gaming state to the normal gaming state, control is performed to the second special stage, so it is possible to alleviate the feeling of disappointment caused by returning to the normal gaming state. becomes.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to invention B3,
A gaming machine characterized in that the first special stage and the second special stage have a common motif (fruit character).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the first special stage is controlled when it is notified that the special game state will not be entered in the special performance, and the first special stage is controlled when the special game state returns from the bonus game state to the normal game state. Since the second special stage and the second special stage are related by a common motif, it is easy for the player to recognize the significance of both stages (that they are stages for alleviating feelings of disappointment, etc.).

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to invention B4,
When the performance control means is controlled to the normal stage, the performance control means may execute a specific performance (fruit character appearance notice, FIG. 42(B)) related to the common motif;
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific performance on the normal stage is executed as a performance with a high expectation that the special game state will occur (see FIG. 37).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, since a specific performance related to a common motif is executed as a performance with a high expectation of entering a special gaming state from the time when the game machine is controlled to the normal stage, the game machine having that motif When the first special stage or the second special stage is controlled, it is possible to make the player feel that they can expect a special game state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, as described in, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2019-088989, it has been determined whether a jackpot has hit based on the ball entering the starting hole. Based on the result of the determination, a special gaming state (jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player is controlled. The gaming machine described in this document notifies whether or not a special gaming state will be entered by executing a predetermined performance such as battle reach based on the result of determining whether it is a jackpot. However, in order to improve the interest of the game, there is still room for improvement in the execution of the effect that notifies whether or not a special game state will be entered as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 2019-088989.

Invention B described above provides for the gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2019-088989, "If a special performance that notifies whether or not a special gaming state will be entered, when it is notified that the special gaming state will not be entered, the normal stage The difference is that the first special stage can be changed to a different first special stage. Thereby, each invention of invention B can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game through performance" (achieving the effect).

PY1...Pachinko game machine 50...Image display device 50a...Display unit 101...Microcomputer for game control 121...Microcomputer for production control EZ1...Left production pattern EZ2...Medium production pattern EZ3...Right production pattern G60...Lemon character image G61...Apple Character image G62...Strawberry character image G64...Lemon character image G65...Apple character image G66...Strawberry character image G90...Fruit character town background image G91...Fruit character forest background image G102...Daytime normal background image G106... Background image for time saving

Claims (1)

a determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
special game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the determination;
A performance execution means capable of executing a variable performance that variably displays a plurality of performance symbols in each of a plurality of areas and stops displaying them in a manner indicating the result of the determination,
In the variable performance, when the combination of performance symbols stopped and displayed in each area is a specific combination, the special game is executed,
The plurality of production patterns include a first production pattern and a second production pattern different from the first production pattern,
When in the normal gaming state, the first expectation level, which is the expectation level that the specific combination will be displayed in the variable performance when a reach is formed with the first performance symbol in the variable performance, is a predetermined expectation level. On the other hand, when a reach is formed with the second performance symbol in the variable performance, the second expectation level, which is the expectation level that the specific combination will be displayed in the variable performance, is lower than the predetermined expectation level. ,
When the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state , the first expectation level and the second expectation level are the same or almost the same, and in the variable performance, both the first performance symbol and the second This gaming machine is characterized in that when a reach is formed with a predetermined performance pattern different from the performance pattern, the degree of expectation that the specific combination will be displayed in the variable performance is higher than in the normal game state.

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