JP7408115B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As an example of a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine is provided with performance control means that can control performances. The performance control means is capable of executing various performances.

For example, a pachinko game machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 below is equipped with a movable accessory. A movable accessory provided in the pachinko game machine of Patent Document 1 below performs predetermined performance operations at various timings in response to the performance mode of a predetermined performance executed by a performance control means.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2003-210694

However, there is room for improvement in gaming machines equipped with movable accessories to increase gaming interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the objective is to provide a gaming machine that can increase gaming interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
A gaming machine capable of determining whether to control a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition,
a production control means capable of controlling a predetermined production;
Equipped with a movable movable accessory,
The movable accessory has a light emitting part that can emit light,
The performance control means is
It is possible to perform a progression direction that can progress through multiple stages,
In the progress performance, a first suggestion performance can be executed that indicates the degree of expectation to be controlled by the special game state by displaying a specific image indicating which stage the stage is in among the plurality of stages;
In the progress performance, by causing the light emitting unit to emit light in one of a plurality of light emitting colors, it is possible to execute a second suggestion performance that suggests the degree of expectation to be controlled in the special game state,
Among the plurality of stages, the color of the specific image displayed in the first suggestion effect up to a predetermined stage and the light emitting color of the light emitting unit in the second suggestion effect are the same, and the next stage after the predetermined stage If the color of the specific image displayed in the first suggestion effect and the emitted light color of the light emitting unit in the second suggestion effect are different in the step,
Among the plurality of stages, the color of the specific image displayed in the first suggestion effect up to the stage next to the predetermined stage is the same as the color of the light emitted from the light emitting unit in the second suggestion effect. , is a gaming machine characterized in that the degree of expectation of being controlled to the special gaming state is high .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest in gaming.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is a perspective view showing the structure of a gaming machine frame included in the gaming machine. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is a front view of a game board included in the game machine. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the above-board movable device and the below-board movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is a front view of the production unit when the above-board movable device is in operation and the below-board movable device is in a standby state. A front view of the performance unit, (C) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device is in an operating state and the under-board movable device is in an operating state. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the production control board side of the gaming machine. This is a hit type determination table. It is a table showing various random numbers obtained by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a regular symbol fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an opening pattern determination table for electric chews. (A) is a table showing the types of continuation number images displayed in the pseudo continuous performance, and (B) is a table showing the light emission pattern of the on-board movable device lamp 60. (A) is a timing chart regarding three pseudo-runs executed when variation pattern P3 and variation pattern P23 are selected, and (B) is a timing chart about three pseudo-runs executed when variation pattern P2 and variation pattern P22 are selected. 3 is a timing chart regarding three pseudo consecutive runs. (A) is a timing chart regarding three pseudo-runs executed when variation pattern P3 and variation pattern P23 are selected, and (B) is a timing chart about three pseudo-runs executed when variation pattern P1 and variation pattern P21 are selected. 3 is a timing chart regarding three pseudo consecutive runs. It is a figure showing example 1 of production. It is a figure showing example 2 of production. It is a figure which shows the example 3 of a performance. It is a figure showing example 4 of production. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of gate passage processing. It is a flowchart of normal operation processing. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special symbol fluctuation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of gaming state management processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of gaming state setting processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuating production start process. It is a flowchart of a variation production pattern selection process.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine Pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be explained based on the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained so as to correspond to the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko game machine PY1. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described as the direction approaching the player facing the pachinko game machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko game machine PY1. do.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame that forms the outer part of the pachinko game machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22, and is a vertically rectangular frame body to which the game board unit YU is attached. 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. The production unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 is an integrated unit of multiple devices that mainly perform production (a unit to which various control boards, image display devices 50, harnesses, etc., which will be described later) are attached. (See Figure 6). The production unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "top board movable device") 55, and a second board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "bottom board movable device") 56 ( (See Figure 6). The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and has a vertical rectangular shape to protect the game board 1. The front door 23 is the part that directly faces the player, and is decorated with various decorations.

The gaming machine frame 2 is configured to include a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. With this hinge portion 24, the front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, respectively, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. It has become. An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that the player can view a gaming area 6, which will be described later. Although the transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, it may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be of any type as long as it allows the gaming area 6 to be viewed from the front.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 includes a handle 72k (game ball hitting means) for firing game balls with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, and a ball supply tray (for storing game balls). An upper tray) 34, and a surplus ball tray (lower tray) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball supply tray 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a production button (input section) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during production performed as the game progresses. Note that the select button (cross key) 42k includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. The front door 23 is also provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) that outputs sound.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 has a game area 6 surrounded by a rail member 62, in which game balls shot by operating the handle 72k flow down. The game board 1 is also provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. Further, in the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding game balls are provided protrudingly.

Further, near the center of the gaming area 6, an image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided. Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display section) of the image display device 50 has a production pattern display area that displays a variable display of a production pattern EZ (decorative pattern) in synchronization with the variable display of a first special pattern and a second special pattern, which will be described later. . Note that the performance that displays the performance pattern EZ is referred to as a performance pattern variation performance. The performance symbol variation performance is sometimes referred to as a "decorative symbol variation performance" or simply a "variation performance."

The effect pattern display area is composed of three effect pattern display areas, eg, "left," "middle," and "right." A left performance pattern EZ1 is displayed in the left performance pattern display area, a middle performance pattern EZ2 is displayed in the middle performance pattern display area, and a right performance pattern EZ3 is displayed in the right performance pattern display area. Each of the performance symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols each representing a number from "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 50 displays a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 81a and a second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of a left presentation symbol EZ1, a middle presentation symbol EZ2, and a right presentation symbol EZ3. And the results of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the results of the jackpot lottery) are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, in the case of winning a jackpot, the performance symbols such as "777" are stopped and displayed. In addition, if it is a miss, the effect pattern is stopped and displayed with a miss such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. In other words, the player generally understands the result of the jackpot lottery on the image display device 50, rather than on the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b. Note that the position of the performance symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of displaying the performance symbols in a variable manner, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

In addition to the above-mentioned performance symbol variation performance using the performance pattern EZ, the image display device 50 also performs a jackpot performance performed in parallel with a jackpot game (special game state), a demonstration performance for waiting for a customer (a customer waiting performance), etc. ) etc. are displayed on the display screen 50a. In addition, in the performance pattern variation performance, in addition to the performance pattern EZ such as numbers, performance images other than the performance pattern EZ such as a background image and a character image are also displayed.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area that displays hold icons HA (effect hold images) according to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold, which will be described later. By displaying the reservation icon HA, the number of stored first special symbols displayed on the first special symbol reservation display 83a (described later) and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol reservation display 83b (described later) are displayed. The number of stored figures can be clearly shown to the player.

Below the image display device 50 in the gaming area 6, a first starting winning device 11D is provided which includes a first starting opening 11 that allows the ease of entry of game balls at all times. The first starting hole 11 is also referred to as a first ball entrance, a fixed ball entrance, a first starting prize opening, or a first starting area. The first starting winning device 11D is also referred to as a first ball entering means, a fixed ball entering means, or a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball into the first starting hole 11 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (jackpot lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of jackpot random numbers, etc.).

Further, below the first starting port 11 in the gaming area 6, a normal variable prize winning device (normally electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 12D having a second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting hole 12 is also referred to as a second ball entrance, a variable ball entrance, a second starting prize opening, or a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, or a second starting winning device. The winning of the game ball into the second starting hole 12 is an opportunity for a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery).

The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening/closing member 12k (ball entrance opening/closing member) that is in an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is driven by an electric chew solenoid 12s, which will be described later. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12, and when it is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. Become. In other words, the second starting port 12 is a starting port whose ease of entry of game balls can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew allows the ball to enter the second starting port more easily when the electric chew opening/closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew 2. It is not necessary to make it impossible for the ball to enter the starting hole.

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

Further, on the right side of the first starting opening 11 in the gaming area 6, a big winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a big winning opening 14 is provided. The big winning hole 14 is also referred to as a special winning hole. The big winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), special winning means, or special variable winning device. The big winning device 14D includes an AT opening/closing member 14k (special winning opening opening/closing member) that can be in an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the big winning opening 14 by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s, which will be described later. A game ball can enter the grand prize opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in an open state.

Moreover, above the big prize opening 14 in the gaming area 6, a gate 13 is provided through which a gaming ball can pass. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage port or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 triggers the execution of the normal symbol lottery (that is, the acquisition and determination of the normal symbol random number (winning random number)) that determines whether or not to release the electric chew 12D. Furthermore, a plurality of general winning holes 10 are provided at the bottom of the gaming area 6. Further, at the lowest part of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging game balls that are hit into the game area 6 but do not win in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6.

The gaming area 6 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged includes a left gaming area 6L (first gaming area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right gaming area 6R (second gaming area) on the right side. There is. A hitting method in which the game ball is launched so that it flows down the left game area 6L is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, the hitting method in which the game ball is shot so that it flows down the right game area 6R is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is played with the right hand is called the first flow path R1. , referred to as a second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. A player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first channel R1. Note that since no gate is disposed on the first flow path R1, the electric chew 12D will not be opened when the player is hitting left-handed.

On the other hand, on the second channel R2, a gate 13, a general winning opening 10, a big winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out opening 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so that it flows down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13 or win a prize in the general prize opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the grand prize opening 14. can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, display devices 8 are arranged at the lower left of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the displays 8 include a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol 81b that variably displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A general figure display 82 that variably displays (general figure) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2. The ordinary design is also called Fuzu.

In addition, the display devices 8 include a first special pattern holding display 83a that displays the memory number of pending activations (first special pattern holding) of a first special pattern display 81a, and a pending activation of a second special pattern display 81b. Includes a second special symbol reservation display 83b that displays the number of stored special symbols (second special symbol reservation), and a general symbol reservation display 84 that displays the number of memory for operation reservation (common symbol reservation) of the conventional symbol display 82. It is.

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the landing of a game ball into the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 12. In the following explanation, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure holding display 83a and the second special figure holding display 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure holding display 83. In addition, the first special map reservation and the second special map reservation may be collectively referred to as special map reservation.

The special symbol display device 81 displays a special symbol variably (variably displays) and then stops displaying it, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is performed. Announce the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (stop symbol, special symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol lottery. If the stopping symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (special symbol with a specific stopping pattern, that is, a jackpot symbol), the opening pattern will be changed according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of winning jackpot). A jackpot game (an example of a special game) in which the jackpot 14 is opened is played. In addition, the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 81 is made up of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), 1, 2 from the left, ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lit, ●: off). The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LED lit is displayed. In addition, in the case of a loss, a losing symbol such as "●●●●●●●○" with only the rightmost LED lit is displayed. A mode may be adopted in which all the LEDs are turned off as a losing symbol. The losing symbol is not a specific special symbol. Also, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined variable time, and the mode of the variable display is, for example, each LED lights up so that the light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the mode. Note that the manner of the variable display may be in any manner, such as all the LEDs flashing at once, as long as each LED is not displayed in a stopped state (lighted-up display in a specific manner).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the values of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number obtained for that winning (numerical information , determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later. Specifically, if the prize is won in the first starting opening 11, it is stored as the first special figure reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a, which will be described later, and if it is won in the second starting opening 12, it is stored as the second special figure reservation. It is stored as a figure reservation in a second special figure reservation storage section 105b, which will be described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage section 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage section 105 is consumed when variable display of special symbols based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. The extinguishment of the special symbol reservation means to determine the jackpot random number etc. corresponding to the special symbol reservation, and to execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol cannot be performed. Even if a prize is won during execution of a medium or special game, the right to draw a jackpot for that prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. Specifically, each special figure reservation display 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of reserved special symbols is displayed by lighting up the LEDs for the number of reserved special symbols.

The variable display of the normal symbols is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 13. The normal symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by variably displaying the normal symbol (fluctuating display) and then stop displaying it. The normal pattern that is stopped and displayed (the normal pattern that is stopped and the normal pattern that is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one normal pattern that is selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. If the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (normal symbol in a predetermined stopping mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 12 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game is performed to make the game easier. Note that the opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol with both LEDs lit, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: off), is displayed. If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss symbol such as "○○" with only the right LED lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as a normal losing symbol may be adopted. Note that the normal losing pattern is not a specific normal pattern. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined variable time, and the mode of the variable display is, for example, in a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. Note that the manner of the variable display may be in any manner, such as all the LEDs flashing at once, as long as each LED is not displayed in a stopped state (lighted-up display in a specific manner).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is stored as a normal symbol in reserve in the later-described normal symbol retention storage unit 106. Once it is memorized. There is an upper limit to the number of standard patterns that can be stored in the standard pattern storage unit 106, and the upper limit in this embodiment is "4."

The general symbol reservation stored in the ordinary symbol reservation storage unit 106 is consumed when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the ordinary symbol reservation becomes possible. The extinguishing of a normal symbol reservation means to determine the normal symbol random number (winning random number) corresponding to the ordinary symbol reservation, and to execute a variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko game machine PY1, if the variable display of normal symbols based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passing of the game ball, that is, when the variable display of the normal symbols is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed, winnings will be won. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right to draw normal symbols for the passing of a certain number up to a predetermined number.

The number of such ordinary figures on hold is displayed on the ordinary figures on hold display 84. Specifically, the common picture reservation display 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of common pictures pending by lighting up the LEDs for the number of common pictures pending.

Next, the above-board moving device 55 and the below-board moving device 56 will be explained using FIG. The board movable device 55 is disposed in front of the display screen 50a, is movable along the display screen 50a, and includes a decorated first board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is disposed in front of the display screen 50a, is movable along the display screen 50a, and includes a decorated second board movable body 56k.

FIG. 6A schematically shows how the first plate movable body 55k and the second plate movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operated. From the state shown in FIG. 6A, when the drive source (for example, a motor) for driving the first plate movable body 55k is driven, the first plate movable body 55k moves downward (descends), and the second plate movable body 55k moves downward. The movable body 56k is held in a standby state, as shown in FIG. 6(B). Furthermore, from the state shown in FIG. 6(A), when the drive source (for example, a motor) for driving the first plate movable body 55k is driven, the first plate movable body 55k moves downward (descends), and the second plate movable body 55k moves downward. When the drive source (for example, a motor) for driving the movable body 56k is driven, the second plate movable body 56k moves upward (raises), resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(C). In this embodiment, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered first board movable body 55k and the raised second board movable member 56k, and the image display device 50 may be difficult to see.

As shown in FIG. 6, the on-board movable device 55 includes on-board movable device lamps 60 (a first on-board movable device lamp 60a, a second on-board movable device lamp 60b, a third on-board movable device lamp 60c, a third on-board movable device lamp 60c, Four on-panel movable device lamps 60d) are provided. In this embodiment, a drive source (for example, a motor) for driving the first plate movable body 55k is driven, and as the first plate movable body 55k starts moving downward (descending), the movable body 55k on the plate is movable. The device lamps 60 (the first board movable device lamp 60a, the second board movable device lamp 60b, the third board movable device lamp 60c, and the fourth board movable device lamp 60d) are lit. Here, the on-board movable device lamp 60 of the present embodiment lights up in one of three types (blue, green, red) of light emission colors (expectation level modes) according to the selected light emission pattern. (See FIG. 14(B)).

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained based on FIGS. 7 and 8. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls gaming profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. It is equipped with an effect control board 120 (sub-control board) that performs control related to this, a payout control board 170 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section, and the production control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later.

The sub-control unit includes at least a production control board 120, and production means (image display device 50, speaker 610, board lamp 54, first board movable body 55k, second board movable body 56k, on-board movable device lamp 60). (1st board movable device lamp 60a, 2nd board movable device lamp 60b, 3rd board movable device lamp 60c, 4th board movable device lamp 60d), frame lamp 212, etc.) Good if possible.

The pachinko game machine PY1 also includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) inputs an AC 24V power source from the outside and generates various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V, DC37V) necessary for the operation of the pachinko game machine PY1 based on the AC24V power source. is generated. The power supply board 190 supplies the generated power to the game control board 100, the production control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and also supplies it 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 provides power to the gaming RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the gaming control board 100 and the production RAM 124 of the production control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. supply electricity. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 is retained even when the power is cut off to the pachinko game 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. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the gaming control board 100 may be provided on the gaming control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the production RAM 124 of the production control board 120 may be provided on the production control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 7, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 is mounted on the game control board 100 to control 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 for controlling the progress of the game, a gaming RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a gaming ROM 104 that stores programs stored in the gaming ROM 103. It includes a gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for execution and a gaming I/O (Input/Output) port 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special symbol reservation storage section 105 (first special symbol reservation storage section 105a and second special symbol reservation storage section 105b) and regular symbol reservation storage section 106. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110. Therefore, signals are input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and signals are output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a big winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

The first starting port sensor 11a is provided in the first starting port 11 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided inside the gate 13 and detects game balls passing through the gate 13. The big winning hole sensor 14a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14. The general winning hole sensor 10a is provided in the general winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning hole 10.

Further, as solenoids, an electric current solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 includes a special figure display 81 (a first special figure display 81a and a second special figure display 81b), a regular figure display 82, a special figure reservation display 83 (a first special figure reserve display 83a, a second special figure holding display 83b), and a regular figure holding display 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these displays 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. The firing device 72 is also connected via the firing control circuit 175. 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 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to issue a prize ball. and 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.

Note that when the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the firing device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the firing volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the firing solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal from the firing volume 72b. In this pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds.

Moreover, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the performance control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the production control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only the transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the production control board 120. That is, between the game control board 100 and the performance control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed as a communication direction regulating means.

As shown in FIG. 8, the performance 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, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a performance RAM 124 that executes programs stored in the performance ROM 123. It includes a performance CPU 122 and a performance I/O port 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, an image control board 140, an audio control board 161 (sound control circuit), and a sub-drive board 162 (sub-drive circuit) are connected to the production control board 120. The image display device 50 is connected to the image control board 140, and the speaker 610 is connected to the audio control board 161. The sub-drive board 162 also includes a board lamp 54, a board movable device lamp 60 (a first board movable device lamp 60a, a second board movable device lamp 60b, a third board movable device lamp 60c, a fourth board movable device lamp 60c, A movable device lamp 60d), an on-board movable device 55 (movable accessory), an under-board movable device 56 (another movable accessory), and a frame lamp 212 are connected.

As shown in FIG. 8, the performance control microcomputer 121 (performance control means) of the performance control board 120 controls the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Let control take place. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores programs for controlling image display, etc., an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the programs stored in the image ROM 142. We are prepared. The image ROM 142 stores still image data and video data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production designs), background images, etc. Image data is stored.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 outputs audio, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 610 via the audio control board 161 based on commands received from the game control board 100. Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 610 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 610 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 or the audio CPU provided in the image control board 140 may execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the frame lamp 212, the board lamp 54, the board movable device lamp 60 ( It controls the lighting of lamps such as the first board movable device lamp 60a, the second board movable device lamp 60b, the third board movable device lamp 60c, and the fourth board movable device lamp 60d. 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 drive data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and generates light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. control. Note that data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data. In this embodiment, the on-board movable device lamps 60 (the first on-board movable device lamp 60a, the second on-board movable device lamp 60b, the Controls which of the three types of light emitting colors the third board movable device lamp 60c and the fourth board movable device lamp 60d emit light from.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the above board movable device 55 and the below board movable device 56 via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the on-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56, and according to the operation pattern data, the on-board movable device 55, Drive control of the motor for driving the under-panel movable device 56 is performed. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the motion pattern data.

Note that a CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and drive the on-panel movable device 55 and the under-panel movable device 56. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and data regarding the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, an input section detection sensor (performance button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a are connected to the production control board 120. The input section detection sensor 40a detects that the input section 40k (see FIG. 1) is pressed. When the input section 40k is pressed down, a detection signal is output from the input section detection sensor 40a to the production control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed down, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the production control board 120.

Note that FIGS. 7 and 8 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are not the only ones provided. Except for the game control board 100, any of the plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 may be configured as a single board, or the single board shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Description of Jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "jackpot" and "loss" as a result of jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of a "jackpot", the "jackpot symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 81. At the time of "losing", the "losing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 81. When a jackpot is won, a "jackpot game" is executed in which the jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (jackpot type) that is stopped and displayed. A jackpot game is also called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open game), an opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and an ending after the final round game ends. (also written as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the opening round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. There are two kinds of jackpots: guaranteed jackpot and regular jackpot. The probability variable jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state, which will be described later. A normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after a jackpot game to a normal probability state (low probability state), which will be described later.

More specifically, for the variable probability jackpot and regular jackpot that can be won in the special drawing 1 drawing (first special drawing drawing), the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 5R. However, from 6R to 10R is a jackpot in which the jackpot 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. In other words, although the total number of rounds for these jackpots is 10R, the actual number of rounds is 5R. The actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win prizes up to the upper limit number of prizes per round (eight balls in this embodiment). In these jackpots, from 6R to 10R, the opening time of the jackpot 14 is extremely short, making it a round in which no prize ball can be expected. In addition, if you win a "probable strange jackpot" by drawing special drawing 1, "special drawing 1_probable strange pattern" will be stopped and displayed on the first special pattern display 81a, and if you win a "regular jackpot", “Special pattern 1_normal pattern” is stopped and displayed on the first special pattern display 81a.

In addition, the probability variable jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the special drawing 2 drawing (second special drawing drawing) are jackpots in which the jackpot 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 10R. In other words, the actual number of rounds for these jackpots is 10R. If you win the "Probable Variable Jackpot" in the special drawing 2 lottery, "Special Pattern 2_Probable Variable Pattern" is stopped and displayed on the second special pattern display 81b, and if you win the "Regular Jackpot", the second “Special pattern 2_normal pattern” is stopped and displayed on the special pattern display 81b.

No matter which jackpot you win, after the jackpot game, you will be controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) which will be described later. The electric support control state continues until the next jackpot win if it is controlled in conjunction with a high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed in accordance with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of electric support (time saving number) is set to 100 times. The electric support number of times is the upper limit number of execution times of the variable display of special symbols in the electric support control state.

As shown in FIG. 9, the distribution ratio of jackpots in the special drawing 1 lottery and the special drawing 2 lottery is 65% for probability variable jackpots and 35% for regular jackpots. However, if you win the jackpot based on the drawing of special drawing 1, a jackpot game with the actual number of rounds will be executed, whereas if you win the jackpot based on the drawing of special drawing 2, the actual number of rounds will be 5. The special drawing 2 lottery is set to be more advantageous for the player than the special drawing 1 lottery in that a jackpot game with a total number of rounds of 10 is executed.

Here, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, a lottery to determine whether or not it is a jackpot is performed based on a "jackpot random number", and a lottery to determine the type of jackpot won is performed based on a "win type random number". As shown in FIG. 10(A), the jackpot random number takes values in the range from 0 to 65535. The winning type random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the winning type random number, the random numbers obtained based on winnings in the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12 include a "reach random number" and a "fluctuation pattern random number."

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in the performance symbol variation performance that indicates the result when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Reach is a state in which there is only one remaining performance symbol that is being displayed in a fluctuating manner among multiple performance symbols, and you can win a jackpot depending on which symbol the fluctuatingly displayed design is stopped at. It refers to a state that results in a combination of effect symbols shown (for example, a state of "7↓7"). Note that the performance symbols that are stopped and displayed in the ready-to-reach state may be displayed as if they are slightly swaying within the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers obtained based on passage to the gate 13 include the normal symbol random numbers (winning random numbers) shown in FIG. 10(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) to determine whether or not to perform an auxiliary game to open the electric chew 12D. Normal symbol random numbers take values in the range from 0 to 65535.

4. Description of gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special figure display 81 and the regular figure display 82 of the pachinko game machine PY1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special figure display 81 is activated is referred to as a "high probability state," and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)." In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, a jackpot determination table is used to determine a jackpot, in which the value of jackpot random numbers determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 11(A)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the special pattern display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special pattern (i.e., the stopped pattern) by the special pattern display 81 will be a jackpot pattern is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher.

Further, a state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure display 81 is activated is referred to as a "time reduction state", and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a "non-time reduction state". In the time-saving state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variable display to the time of derivation and display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the variable display of special symbols is performed using a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special symbol variation pattern determination table) that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more often than in a non-time saving state. A determination is made to determine the variation pattern of (see FIG. 12). That is, when the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, a short variation time is more likely to be selected as the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol compared to when it is not activated. 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.

The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special figure display 81 may operate at the same time, or only one may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the regular figure display 82 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time reduction function of the common map display 82 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit determination (normal symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) that is determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the non-time saving state ( (See FIG. 11(C)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal pattern display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal pattern by the normal pattern display 82 will be a normal winning pattern is higher than when it is not activated. .

Also, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this form, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 11(D)). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 13). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 13). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened is operating.

In a situation where the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function of the general figure display 82 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D are operating, the time difference will be lower than when these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 12D is opened frequently, and game balls are frequently entered into the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is called a "high base state", and a state in which they are not operating is called a "low base state". In a high base state, you can aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control that supports winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as the electric support control state or the ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electrical support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state may not be one in which all of the above functions are activated. That is, activation of one or more functions among the probability variation function of the ordinary figure display 82, the variation time shortening function of the ordinary figure indicator 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D. It is sufficient that the electric chew 12D is opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being associated with the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game due to the winning of the variable probability jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high probability high base state." The high probability/high base state ends when the variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (10,000 times in this embodiment) or when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the high probability and high base state substantially continues until the next jackpot win. Note that the condition for ending the high-probability, high-base state may be only that a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game due to winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, ie, low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability high base state." The low probability/high base state ends when the variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

When playing the pachinko game machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state will be referred to as the "normal gaming state." Further, the state in which a special game (big hit game) is being executed will be referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Furthermore, a state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state will be referred to as a "bonus game state."

In a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, the game can proceed more advantageously if the game ball enters the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier for the electric chew 12D to open compared to the low base state, and it is easier to win a prize in the second starting port 12 than to win a prize in the first starting port 11. . Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which is the trigger for the normal symbol lottery, the player performs a right hit in order to make the game ball enter the second starting port 12. This allows you to get more starting prizes (winning into the starting hole) than if you hit left-handed. In this pachinko game machine PY1, even during the jackpot game, the player plays the game with the right hand.

On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can proceed more advantageously if the game ball enters the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting to the left. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 12D is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to win a prize in the first starting port 11 than to win a prize in the second starting port 12. This is because it has become. Therefore, in order to cause the game ball to enter the first starting hole 11, the player performs a left-handed hit. This allows you to win more starting prizes than if you hit right-handed.

5. Variation of Special Symbols As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 is used to perform the determination for determining the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols. The determination for determining the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols is performed whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. Here, the special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters regarding the special figure variation time, the production flow (production content) of the special figure variation production described later, and the like. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern can include 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. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern of this embodiment includes a pseudo continuous effect described later, a first board movable body performance (second suggestion performance) described later, a light emission pattern of the on-board movable device lamp 60 described later, and a second board movable effect described later. Contains identification information related to physical presentation, etc.

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state. It is possible to distinguish between a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table used in a non-time saving state and a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table used in a time saving state. Moreover, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result. That is, the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state includes one for jackpot, one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach. Similarly, the special symbol variation pattern determination table used in the time saving state includes one for jackpot, one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach.

Furthermore, the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table for no-reach loss, which is used in the non-time-saving state, can also be associated with the number of reserved special symbols. For example, there is a special pattern fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach losses that is used when the number of reserved special symbols is 0 to 2, and a special symbol fluctuation pattern for no-reach losses that is used when the number of special symbols that are reserved is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish between the judgment table and the judgment table. In addition, the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table for no-reach loss that is used in the time-saving state can also be associated with the number of reserved special symbols. For example, there is a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table for no-reach loses that is used when the number of reserved special symbols is 0 to 1, and a special pattern fluctuation pattern for no-reach loses that is used when the number of special symbols that are reserved is 2 to 4. It is possible to distinguish between the judgment table and the judgment table.

The production contents of the special figure variation production shown in the rightmost remarks column of the table in FIG. 12 will be explained. In the variable production of pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, non-reach, normal reach, SP reach (super reach), pseudo-run, first board movable body production using the above-board movable device 55, the above-board movable device 55 and the bottom of the board. A second board movable body performance using the movable device 56 can be performed. Here, the non-reach means a variable performance in which the combination of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is stopped and displayed at a random number (for example, "458").

Here, the normal reach is a variable effect in which after the above-mentioned reach is formed, the developing effect is not executed and the remaining effect symbol that continues to be displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed. SP reach is a variable performance in which a developed performance is executed after forming the above-mentioned reach, and the fluctuation time after reach is longer than that of normal reach.

In SP Reach, the distribution rates of various fluctuation patterns are set so that the degree of expectation of winning (the degree of expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than that of Normal Reach (see FIG. 12). Therefore, by looking at the SP reach with a long fluctuation time, the player can understand that the expectation of winning is higher than that of the normal reach. Here, there are two types of SP reach: weak SP reach and strong SP reach. The distribution rates of various fluctuation patterns are set so that the expectation of winning a jackpot increases in the order of weak SP reach ⇒ strong SP reach. Therefore, by looking at the strong SP reach, the player can understand that the expectation of winning is very high, and by looking at the weak SP reach, the player can understand that the expectation of winning is lower than when the strong SP reach is displayed. can do.

Here, the pseudo-connection refers to what is called a pseudo-connection performance. Hereinafter, this will also be referred to as "pseudo continuous performance." In the pseudo continuous production of this form, the period from the start of the variable display of one special symbol until the special symbol stops displaying is divided into multiple unit periods (variation cycles), and in each unit period, the production symbol EZ An effect that starts a variable display of and temporarily stops displaying the effect pattern EZ (in this example, the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number (for example, "2"), and the middle effect pattern An effect in which the EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed with "Continue", (see Figure 17 (C-1), Figure 18 (C-1), Figure 19 (C-1), Figure 20 (C-1)) is executed. It is about. In addition, in this form, there is a case where there is only one unit period in which the variation display of the production pattern EZ is performed once from the start to the end of one special symbol lottery, and a case where there is only one unit period in which the variation display of the production pattern EZ is performed. There are cases in which there are two unit periods in which the display is performed once, and cases in which there are three unit periods in which the variable display of the effect pattern EZ is performed once. In addition, in this form, the unit period starts when the variable display of the effect pattern EZ starts, and the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are set to the same number (for example, "2"), and the middle effect pattern EZ2 is changed to " If it is temporarily stopped with "Continue", the above-mentioned unit period ends. Then, when the re-fluctuation display of the performance symbols is started, the next unit period is started. In the following, a pseudo continuous effect that includes only one unit period (a predetermined first number of times) in which the variable display of the effect pattern EZ is performed once is referred to as a "pseudo continuous effect once", and a pseudo continuous effect in which the variable display of the effect pattern EZ is performed once is called a "pseudo continuous effect once". A pseudo continuous performance that includes two unit periods (a predetermined second number of times) is called a "pseudo continuous twice", and a unit period in which the fluctuating display of the performance pattern EZ is performed once is called a "pseudo continuous twice" (a predetermined third number of times). ) will be referred to as a "pseudo series 3 times". Note that the winning expectations are set so that they can increase in the order of "1 pseudo-run" ⇒ "2 pseudo-runs" ⇒ "3 pseudo-runs". In addition, the first unit period in the pseudo continuous performance of this form is called the "first unit period", the second unit period in the pseudo continuous performance is called the "second unit period", and the third unit period in the pseudo continuous performance is called the "second unit period". The period will be referred to as the "third unit period." Then, the last unit period in the pseudo-sequence (for example, one unit period in the case of one pseudo-series, the second unit period in the case of two pseudo-series, and the third unit period in the case of three pseudo-series). The unit period) is from the start of the fluctuating display of the production pattern EZ until the special pattern is stopped and displayed. As a result, the last unit period of this embodiment (for example, one unit period in the case of one pseudo series, the second unit period in the case of two pseudo series, and the third unit period in the case of three pseudo series). (unit period), the above-mentioned normal reach and SP reach may be executed (see FIG. 12).

In this embodiment, with the start of the second unit period and the third unit period in the pseudo continuous performance, the number of continuation suggestion performance (first suggestion performance) is executed. Here, the continuation number-suggesting performance is a performance that can suggest to the player that the second unit period and the third unit period will start in the pseudo-continuous performance (see FIGS. 12 and 14(A)). . Further, the continuation frequency suggestion performance is also a staged performance that can suggest to the player in stages the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery (see FIGS. 12 and 14(A)). This makes it possible for the player to understand that the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery is gradually increasing.

First, the continuation count suggestion performance that is executed when the second unit period in the pseudo continuous performance is started will be explained. The continuation count suggestion performance that is executed with the start of the second unit period in the pseudo-continuation performance includes, as a first stage, a first continuation count image GA ("second " character image) is displayed (see FIG. 14(A) and FIG. 17(D-1)). By displaying the first continuous number image GA (effect mode) on the display screen 50a, it is possible to suggest that the second unit period in the pseudo continuous effect is started. Thereby, by checking the first continuation number image GA, the player can understand that the second unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is started. Furthermore, by displaying the first continuation number image GA on the display screen 50a, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a high expectation of winning that the second unit period in the pseudo continuous performance is started. Thereby, the player can understand that there is a high expectation of winning that the second unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is started.

Further, in this embodiment, a continuation count suggestion performance that is executed at the same time as the third unit period in the pseudo continuous performance is started will be described. The continuation count suggestion performance that is executed with the start of the third unit period in the pseudo-continuation performance is, as a second stage, a second continuation count image GB ("3rd " character image) is displayed (see FIG. 14(B), FIG. 18(D-1), FIG. 19(D-1), and FIG. 20(D-1)). By displaying the second continuous number image GB (effect mode) on the display screen 50a, it is possible to suggest that the third unit period in the pseudo continuous effect has started. This allows the player to understand that the third unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is starting. Furthermore, by displaying the second continuation number image GB on the display screen 50a, it is possible to suggest that there is a high expectation of winning that the third unit period in the pseudo continuous performance is started. Thereby, the player can understand that there is a high expectation of winning that the third unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is started.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second continuation count image GB shown in green on the display screen 50a is displayed in a green color rather than the first continuation count image GA shown in blue on the display screen 50a. It is set so that the expectation level of winning is higher when it is displayed (see FIGS. 12 and 14(A)).

Next, the first panel's movable body effects will be explained. The first board movable body performance is a performance in which the first board movable body 55k moves downward (descends) and the second board movable body 56k is held in a standby state, as shown in FIG. 6(B). (See FIG. 17 (D-1), FIG. 18 (D-1), and FIG. 20 (D-1)). The first board movable object presentation of this embodiment is a staged presentation that can gradually suggest to the player the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot in the lottery of special symbols (see FIGS. 12 and 14(B)). .

In this embodiment, the first board movable body effect is executed at the start of the second unit period in the pseudo continuous effect (see FIG. 17 (D-1)). In the first stage movable object performance executed at the start of the second unit period, as a first step, light emission pattern 1 is selected from among the plurality of light emission patterns, and a blue light emission color ( The on-board movable device lamp 60 is turned on in the expected mode) (see FIGS. 14(B), 15, and 16). Thereby, the player can understand that there is a high expectation of winning that the second unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is started.

Next, at the start of the third unit period in the pseudo continuous performance, the first board movable body performance is executed (see FIG. 18 (D-1) and FIG. 20 (D-1)). In the first stage movable object performance executed at the start of the third unit period, in the second stage, light emission pattern 2 is selected from among the plurality of light emission patterns, and a green light emission color ( In some cases, the on-board movable device lamp 60 lights up in the expectation mode (see FIG. 14(B), FIG. 15(A), and FIG. 16(A)). Thereby, the player can understand that there is a high expectation of winning that the third unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is started. On the other hand, in the first board movable object performance executed at the start of the third unit period, in the third stage, light emission pattern 3 is selected from among the plurality of light emission patterns, and a red light emission color based on the light emission pattern 3 is selected. (Expectation degree mode), the on-board movable device lamp 60 may be lit (see FIG. 14(B) and FIG. 16(B)). Thereby, the player can understand that the degree of expectation of winning is higher than the degree of expectation of winning that is enough to start the third unit period in the pseudo continuous performance.

Next, the second panel movable body performance will be explained. The second board movable body effect consists of the first board movable body 55k moving downward (descending) and the second board movable body 56k moving upward (rising), as shown in FIG. 6(C). This refers to presentation (see Figure 19 (D-1)). The second board movable body performance of this embodiment is a performance that can suggest to the player the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot in the lottery of special symbols (see FIGS. 12 and 14(B)). In this embodiment, at the start of the third unit period in the pseudo continuous performance, the second board movable body performance may be executed instead of the first board movable body performance (see FIG. 19 (D-1)). Note that the above-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56 of this embodiment perform not only the board movable body performance (the first board movable body performance, the second board movable body performance), but also other performances in the variable performance. It is possible to operate in any case. Furthermore, the above-board movable device 55 and the below-board movable device 56 are operable not only for variable effects but also for jackpot effects performed during the execution of a jackpot game.

6. About 3 pseudo-runs In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, 3 pseudo-runs may be executed depending on the selected variation pattern (variation patterns P1 to P3, variation patterns P21 to P23) (see FIG. 12). ). However, even if three pseudo-runs are performed, if the board movable body effects (the first board movable body effect, the second board movable body effects) that are executed at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs are different. There are (from fluctuation pattern P2 to fluctuation pattern P3 and from fluctuation pattern P22 to fluctuation pattern P23). Three pseudo series based on the variation patterns P2 to P3 or the variation patterns P22 to P23 will be described using FIG. 15. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the special symbol is determined after a stop time of 600 ms after the special symbol starts to be displayed, but this is omitted in FIG. 15. First, three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P3 or the variation pattern P23 will be described using FIG. 15(A).

As shown in FIG. 15(A), as the variable display of the special symbol starts based on the selected variable pattern P3 or P23, the variable pattern P3 or P23 is displayed on the display screen 50a. A fluctuation effect based on is executed, and a first unit period is started. When the first unit period in three pseudo-runs ends, the second unit period starts. Simultaneously with the start of the second unit period, a first continuation count image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue is displayed on the display screen 50a. Further, at the same time as the start of the second unit period, a first board movable body effect using the first board movable body 55k is executed. When the first board movable body effect is executed, the first board movable body 55k switches from non-movable to movable, and the first board movable body 55k moves (descends), resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(B). Become. Note that at the same time as the first board movable body 55k starts moving, the board movable device lamp 60 lights up in blue light. In this embodiment, by matching the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA with the emitted light color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60, it is possible to give the impression that the player has a common expectation of winning. is possible. Further, in this embodiment, when approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the first movable plate 55k started moving, it switches from movable to non-movable, and the first plate movable body 55k moves (raises) to the state shown in FIG. 6(A). It will look like this. Moreover, when about 3 seconds have elapsed since the on-board movable device lamp 60 starts lighting in blue, the on-board movable device lamp 60 turns off. Further, when approximately 7 seconds have elapsed from the start of display of the first number of continuations image GA on the display screen 50a, the first number of continuations image GA is no longer displayed on the display screen 50a.

In this embodiment, when the first board movable body performance is executed in the pseudo continuous performance, the first board movable body 55k descends from the state shown in FIG. 6(A) as shown in FIG. 6(B). The display screen 50a is covered, making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the effects displayed on the display screen 50a. In addition, when the second board movable body performance is executed in the pseudo continuous performance, the first board movable body 55k descends from the state shown in FIG. 6(A) to the second board as shown in FIG. 6(B). The movable body 56k rises and covers the display screen 50a, making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the effects displayed on the display screen 50a. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the first board movable body effect is executed, as described above, when about 3 seconds have elapsed since the first board movable body 55k started moving, it will switch from movable to non-movable, and the first board movable body 55k will switch from movable to non-movable. The body 55k moves (rises) and becomes as shown in FIG. 6(A). Furthermore, even if the second board movable body effect is executed, as described above, when approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the first board movable body 55k and the second board movable body 56k started moving, they will switch from movable to non-movable, and as shown in the figure. From the state shown in FIG. 6(C), the first board movable body 55k moves (raises) and the second board movable body 56k moves (descends), resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(A). As a result, the display screen 50a is covered with the board movable body (first board movable body 55k, second board movable body 56k), and the time during which it is difficult to visually recognize the effect displayed on the display screen 50a is shortened. . On the other hand, in the continuation count suggestion effect, since the continuation count image (first continuation count image GA, second continuation count image GB) is displayed on the display screen 50a, it will not be difficult for the player to visually recognize the continuation count image. The display time of the number of times image is longer than the movable time of the board movable body (first board movable body 55k, second board movable body 56k) in the board movable body performance (first board movable body performance, second board movable body performance). It's getting longer. Furthermore, in this embodiment, by lengthening the display time of the continuation number image, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the number of units of time in the pseudo continuous performance.

Thereafter, when the second unit period in three pseudo-runs ends, the third unit period starts. Simultaneously with the start of the third unit period, a second continuation number image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. Further, at the same time as the start of the third unit period, a first board movable body effect using the first board movable body 55k is executed. When the first board movable body effect is executed, the first board movable body 55k switches from non-movable to movable, resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(B). Note that at the same time as the first board movable body 55k starts moving, the board movable device lamp 60 lights up in green light. When about 3 seconds have elapsed since the first movable plate 55k started moving, it switches from movable to non-movable, and the first movable plate 55k moves (raises), resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(A). In this embodiment, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB and the emission color (green) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 match (the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the second suggestion presentation). When the expectation level corresponds), it is possible to give players the impression that they have a common winning expectation level. Moreover, after approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the on-board movable device lamp 60 starts lighting in green, the on-board movable device lamp 60 turns off. Furthermore, when approximately 7 seconds have elapsed from the start of display of the second number of continuations image GB on the display screen 50a, the second number of continuations image GB is no longer displayed on the display screen 50a. After that, in the 3rd unit period of 3 pseudo-runs, a weak SP reach is performed, and when the special symbol's fluctuation time has elapsed, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol or a loss symbol, the 3rd unit period ends. Then, the variable performance ends.

Next, three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P2 or the variation pattern P22 will be described using FIG. 15(B). As shown in FIG. 15(B), as the variable display of the special symbol starts based on the selected variable pattern P2 or P22, the variable pattern P2 or P22 is displayed on the display screen 50a. A fluctuation effect based on is executed, and a first unit period is started. When the first unit period in three pseudo-runs ends, the second unit period starts. Simultaneously with the start of the second unit period, a first continuation count image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue is displayed on the display screen 50a. Further, at the same time as the start of the second unit period, the first board movable body effect is executed. When the first board movable body effect is executed, the first board movable body 55k switches from non-movable to movable, and the first board movable body 55k moves (descends), resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(B). Become. Note that at the same time as the first board movable body 55k starts moving, the board movable device lamp 60 lights up in blue light. In this embodiment, by matching the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA with the emitted light color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60, it is possible to give the impression that the player has a common expectation of winning. is possible. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the first movable plate 55k started moving, it switches from movable to non-movable, and the first plate movable body 55k moves (raises) to the state shown in FIG. 6(A). It will look like this. Moreover, when about 3 seconds have elapsed since the on-board movable device lamp 60 starts to emit blue light, the on-board movable device lamp 60 turns off. Further, when approximately 7 seconds have elapsed from the start of display of the first number of continuations image GA on the display screen 50a, the first number of continuations image GA is no longer displayed on the display screen 50a.

Thereafter, when the second unit period in three pseudo-runs ends, the third unit period starts. Simultaneously with the start of the third unit period, a second continuation number image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. Further, at the same time as the start of the third unit period, the second board movable body effect is executed. When the second board movable body performance is executed, the first board movable body 55k and the second board movable body 56k are switched from non-movable to movable, resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(C). Note that at the same time as the first board movable body 55k starts moving, the board movable device lamp 60 lights up in green light. When about 3 seconds have elapsed since the first movable body 55k and the second movable body 56k started moving, they switch from movable to non-movable, the first movable body 55k moves (raises), and the second movable body 55k moves (raises). 56k moves (descends), resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(A). In this embodiment, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB and the emitted light color (green) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 match, giving the player the impression that they have a common expectation of winning. is possible. Further, after approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the on-board movable device lamp 60 starts lighting in green, the on-board movable device lamp 60 turns off. Furthermore, when approximately 7 seconds have elapsed from the start of display of the second number of continuations image GB on the display screen 50a, the second number of continuations image GB is no longer displayed on the display screen 50a. After that, in the third unit period of three pseudo consecutives, a weak SP reach is performed, and when the special symbol's fluctuation time has passed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol or a loss symbol, and the third unit period ends. Then, the variable performance ends.

As explained above, no matter which of the fluctuation pattern P2, the fluctuation pattern P3, the fluctuation pattern P22, or the fluctuation pattern P23 is selected, the display screen 50a The display color (blue) of the first continuation count image GA displayed in , and the light emitting color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 lit in the first board movable body effect match. Furthermore, when the third unit period in three pseudo-runs starts, the display color (green) of the second continuous number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the light emitting color (green) of the illuminated on-board movable device lamp 60 ( green) matches. However, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P2 or the variation pattern P22, the second board movable body effect using the above-board movable device 55 and the below-board movable device 56 is executed. , the difference is that at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P3 or the variation pattern P24, the first board movable body performance using only the on-board movable device 55 is executed (Fig. 12 , see Figure 15). In this embodiment, when the second board movable body performance using the on-board movable device 55 and the below-board movable device 56 is executed at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the on-board movable device 55 The distribution rates of the various fluctuation patterns are set so that the expectation of winning is higher than when the first board movable body performance is executed using (see FIG. 12). As a result, even if the same pseudo-sequence is executed three times, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-sequences, the player can determine whether the first board movable body effect or the second board movable body effect will be executed. It is possible to attract attention.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if three pseudo-sequences are executed based on the selected variation patterns (variation pattern P1, variation pattern P3, variation pattern P21, variation pattern P23), the At the start of the three-unit period, the light emission color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 that lights up in the first board movable object performance that is executed may be different. Three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P1 and the variation pattern P3, or the variation pattern P21 and the variation pattern P23 will be described using FIG. 16. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the special symbol is determined after a stop time of 600 ms after the special symbol starts to be displayed, but this is omitted in FIG. 16. Note that the three pseudo-runs executed when the variation pattern P3 or the variation pattern P23 using FIG. 16(A) is selected are the variation pattern P3 or the variation pattern P23 using FIG. 15(A). Since this is the same as the three pseudo-runs executed in the above case, the description of the three pseudo-runs executed when the variation pattern P3 or the variation pattern P23 using FIG.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16(B), a description will be given of the variation effect that is executed when the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P21 is selected. As shown in FIG. 16(B), as the fluctuating display of the special symbol starts based on the selected fluctuating pattern P1 or P21, the fluctuating effect based on the fluctuating pattern P1 or P21 is executed. Then, the first unit period in the three pseudo series starts. When the first unit period in three pseudo-runs ends, the second unit period starts. At the same time as the start of the second unit period, the first continuation number image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the first board movable body effect is executed. Ru. When the first board movable body effect is executed, the first board movable body 55k switches from non-movable to movable, and the first board movable body 55k moves (descends), resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(B). Become. Note that at the same time as the first board movable body 55k starts moving, the board movable device lamp 60 lights up in blue light. In this embodiment, by matching the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA with the emitted light color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60, it is possible to give the impression that the player has a common expectation of winning. is possible. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the first movable plate 55k started moving, it switches from movable to non-movable, and the first plate movable body 55k moves (raises) to the state shown in FIG. 6(A). It will look like this. Moreover, when about 3 seconds have elapsed since the on-board movable device lamp 60 starts to emit blue light, the on-board movable device lamp 60 turns off. Further, when approximately 7 seconds have elapsed from the start of display of the first number of continuations image GA on the display screen 50a, the first number of continuations image GA is no longer displayed on the display screen 50a.

Thereafter, when the second unit period in three pseudo-runs ends, the third unit period starts. At the same time as the start of the third unit period, the second continuation number image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the first board movable body effect is executed. be done. When the first board movable body effect is executed, the first board movable body 55k switches from non-movable to movable, resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(B). Note that at the same time as the first board movable body 55k starts moving, the board movable device lamp 60 lights up in red. When about 3 seconds have elapsed since the first movable plate 55k started moving, it switches from movable to non-movable, and the first movable plate 55k moves (raises), resulting in the state shown in FIG. 6(A). In this embodiment, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB and the emission color (red) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 do not match (the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation shown in the second suggestion presentation). (when the degree and appearance do not correspond), it is possible to give a sense of discomfort to the player and give a characteristic impression. Furthermore, after approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the on-board movable device lamp 60 starts lighting in red, the on-board movable device lamp 60 turns off. Furthermore, when approximately 7 seconds have elapsed from the start of display of the second number of continuations image GB on the display screen 50a, the second number of continuations image GB is no longer displayed on the display screen 50a. After that, strong SP reach is performed in the third unit period of three pseudo consecutives, and when the fluctuation time of the special symbol has passed, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol or a loss symbol, the third unit period is When it ends, the variable performance ends.

As explained above, no matter which of the fluctuation pattern P1, the fluctuation pattern P3, the fluctuation pattern P21, or the fluctuation pattern P23 is selected, at the start of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the display screen 50a The display color (blue) of the displayed first continuation count image GA and the light emitting color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 lit in the first board movable object effect match. However, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P21, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the first board movable The emitted light color (red) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 that is lit during the demonstration is inconsistent. On the other hand, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs based on the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P21, the display color (green) of the second continuous number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the illuminated board The emitted light color (green) of the movable device lamp 60 matches.

In this embodiment, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a, and the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the first board movable body effect. In the case where the emitted light color (red) of the movable device lamp 60 does not match, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the board lit in the first movable body effect The distribution rates of the various fluctuation patterns are set so that the expectation of winning is higher than when the emission color (green) of the upper movable device lamp 60 matches (see FIG. 12). As a result, even if the same pseudo series is executed three times, the display color of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo series, It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the light emitting colors of the on-board movable device lamps 60 lit in the first board movable body performance match.

Next, an example of the effect of this embodiment in a non-time-saving state will be explained using FIGS. 17 to 20. First, based on FIG. 17, an example of a variable effect executed during the first unit period in one pseudo series, two pseudo series, and three pseudo series will be described. In FIG. 17(A), a variable performance based on a special drawing lottery is executed on the display screen 50a. Further, in FIG. 17(A), a daytime background image H1 is displayed on the display screen 50a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 17(B), "2" is temporarily stopped in the left performance pattern EZ1 and "2" is temporarily stopped in the right performance pattern EZ3, and the display mode of the performance pattern EZ becomes a reach mode and shifts to a normal reach mode. If it is the second unit period in two pseudo-runs or three pseudo-runs, the process proceeds to FIG. 17 (C-1). On the other hand, when the first unit period in one pseudo-run ends, the process proceeds to FIG. 17 (C-2).

When it is the second unit period of two pseudo-runs or three pseudo-runs, the medium effect pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed as "Continue" on the display screen 50a, and the second pseudo-run or three pseudo-runs is displayed. The first unit period ends at . Then, when the second unit period in two pseudo-runs or three pseudo-runs is started, the process proceeds to FIG. 17 (D-1).

As shown in FIG. 17(D-1), when the variable display of the effect pattern EZ is performed again on the display screen 50a, the second unit period of two pseudo-runs or three pseudo-runs is started. At the start of the second unit period in the second pseudo-run or the third pseudo-run, a continuation number suggestion effect is executed. In the continuation count suggestion effect, a first continuation count image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue is displayed on the display screen 50a. By displaying the first continuation number image GA on the display screen 50a, it becomes possible for the player to understand that the second unit period in the pseudo continuous performance is starting. Furthermore, at the start of the second unit period in the pseudo continuous performance, the first board movable body performance using the board movable device 55 is executed. Note that the on-board movable device lamp 60 provided on the on-board movable device 55 is lit with blue light emission color. Thereafter, the process proceeds to either FIG. 18(A), FIG. 19(A), or FIG. 20(A) depending on the selected variation pattern (see FIG. 12).

On the other hand, when proceeding to FIG. 17 (C-2) from the normal reach shown in FIG. The middle effect pattern EZ2 will slide without temporarily stopping. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17 (D-2), the effect pattern EZ will stop in the loss display mode ("232").

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, an example of the effect executed during the second unit period in three pseudo-runs or the second unit period in two pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P3 or the variation pattern P23 will be described. As shown in FIG. 18(A), the effect pattern EZ is being changed again. Further, as shown in FIG. 18(A), a first continuation number image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue is displayed on the display screen 50a. This allows the player to understand that it is the second unit period in the pseudo continuous performance. Note that when approximately 7 seconds have elapsed since the continuation count suggestion effect was started, the continuation count suggestion effect ends and the first continuation count image GA is hidden.

After that, as shown in FIG. 18(B), "2" is temporarily stopped in the left performance pattern EZ1 and "2" is temporarily stopped in the right performance pattern EZ3, and the display mode of the performance pattern EZ becomes a reach mode and shifts to a normal reach mode. If it is the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the process proceeds to FIG. 18 (C-1). On the other hand, the process proceeds to FIG. 18 (C-2), which is the second unit period in two pseudo-runs.

In the case of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P3 or P23, the medium effect pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped with "Continue" on the display screen 50a, and the second unit in the three pseudo-runs is started. The period ends. Then, when the third unit period in three pseudo-runs is started, the process proceeds to FIG. 18 (D-1).

As shown in FIG. 18 (D-1), the variable display of the effect pattern EZ is performed again on the display screen 50a, thereby starting the third unit period in the three pseudo series. With the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, a continuation number suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 18 (D-1), in the continuation count suggestion effect, a second continuation count image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. By displaying the second continuation number image GB on the display screen 50a, it becomes possible for the player to understand that the third unit period in the three pseudo-continuations is starting. Further, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the first board movable body effect using the board movable device 55 is executed. Note that the on-board movable device lamp 60 provided on the on-board movable device 55 is lit in green light. After that, it will develop into a weak SP reach.

On the other hand, when proceeding to FIG. 18 (C-2) from the normal reach shown in FIG. The middle effect pattern EZ2 will slide without temporarily stopping. After that, in the second unit period, the performance symbol EZ stops in the loss display mode ("232"), develops into a weak SP reach, or develops into a strong SP reach.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, an example of the effect executed during the second unit period in three pseudo-runs or the second unit period in two pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P2 or the variation pattern P22 will be described. As shown in FIG. 19(A), the effect pattern EZ is being changed again. Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, a first continuation number image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue is displayed on the display screen 50a. This allows the player to understand that it is the second unit period in the pseudo continuous performance. Note that when approximately 7 seconds have elapsed since the continuation count suggestion effect was started, the continuation count suggestion effect ends and the first continuation count image GA is hidden.

After that, as shown in FIG. 19(B), "2" is temporarily stopped in the left performance pattern EZ1 and "2" is temporarily stopped in the right performance pattern EZ3, and the display mode of the performance pattern EZ becomes a reach mode and shifts to a normal reach mode. If it is the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the process proceeds to FIG. 19 (C-1). On the other hand, the process proceeds to FIG. 19 (C-2), which is the second unit period in two pseudo-runs.

When it is the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P2 or the variation pattern P22, the medium effect pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped with "Continue" on the display screen 50a, and the second unit in the three pseudo-runs is started. The period ends. Then, when the third unit period in three pseudo-runs is started, the process proceeds to FIG. 19 (D-1).

As the effect pattern EZ is displayed in a variable manner again on the display screen 50a, the third unit period in the three pseudo series starts, as shown in FIG. 19 (D-1). With the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, a second continuous number image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. By displaying the second continuation number image GB on the display screen 50a, it becomes possible for the player to understand that the third unit period in the three pseudo-continuations is starting. Furthermore, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, a second board movable body effect using the board movable device 55 and the bottom board movable device 56 is executed. Note that the on-board movable device lamp 60 provided on the on-board movable device 55 is lit in green light. After that, in the third unit period, it will develop into a strong SP reach.

On the other hand, when proceeding to FIG. 19 (C-2) from the normal reach shown in FIG. The middle effect pattern EZ2 will slide without temporarily stopping. After that, in the second unit period, the performance symbol EZ stops in the loss display mode ("232"), develops into a weak SP reach, or develops into a strong SP reach.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, an example of the effect executed during the second unit period in three pseudo-runs or the second unit period in two pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P21 will be described. As shown in FIG. 20(A), the effect pattern EZ is being changed again. Further, as shown in FIG. 20(A), a first continuation number image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue is displayed on the display screen 50a. This allows the player to understand that it is the second unit period in the pseudo continuous performance. Note that when approximately 7 seconds have elapsed since the continuation count suggestion effect was started, the continuation count suggestion effect ends and the first continuation count image GA is hidden.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20(B), "2" is temporarily stopped in the left performance pattern EZ1 and "2" is temporarily stopped in the right performance pattern EZ3, and the display mode of the performance pattern EZ becomes a reach mode and shifts to a normal reach mode. If it is the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the process proceeds to FIG. 20 (C-1). On the other hand, the process proceeds to FIG. 20 (C-2), which is the second unit period in two pseudo-runs.

When it is the third unit period in three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P1 or P21, the medium effect pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped with "Continue" on the display screen 50a, and the second unit in the three pseudo-runs is started. The period ends. Then, when the third unit period in three pseudo-runs is started, the process proceeds to FIG. 20 (D-1).

As shown in FIG. 20 (D-1), the variable display of the effect pattern EZ is performed again on the display screen 50a, thereby starting the third unit period in the three pseudo series. With the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, a second continuous number image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. By displaying the second continuation number image GB on the display screen 50a, it becomes possible for the player to understand that the third unit period in the three pseudo-continuations is starting. Further, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the first board movable body effect using the board movable device 55 is executed. Note that the on-board movable device lamp 60 provided on the on-board movable device 55 is lit in red. After that, it will develop into a strong SP reach in the third unit period of three pseudo-runs.

On the other hand, when proceeding to FIG. 20 (C-2) from the normal reach shown in FIG. The middle effect pattern EZ2 will slide without temporarily stopping. After that, in the second unit period of two pseudo-runs, the production pattern EZ stops in the loss display mode ("232"), develops into a weak SP reach, or develops into a strong SP reach.

Some conventional pachinko gaming machines are equipped with a movable body. The pachinko game machine was capable of entertaining players by moving movable bodies at various timings in accordance with performance modes such as variable performance displayed on the display screen of a liquid crystal display device. However, simply moving the movable body at various timings in accordance with the performance mode such as a variable performance displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device has a limit in entertaining the player.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even when a pseudo continuous effect is executed based on a variable pattern selected from among variable patterns P1 to P6 and variable patterns P21 to P26, the second unit period in the pseudo continuous effect is executed. At the start of , the first continuation number image GA is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the first board movable body effect using the first board movable body 55k is executed. In this embodiment, the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA displayed on the display screen 50a at the start of the second unit period in the pseudo continuous performance, and the on-board movable device that lights up in the first board movable performance. The emitted light color (blue) of the lamp 60 matches. As a result, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the display color of the first continuation number image GA is made to match the light emitting color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 that is lit during the first board movable performance, and the player It is possible to give the impression that there is a common expectation of winning. Therefore, the player can have more fun than simply moving the movable body.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there are two cases in which a pseudo series is executed three times based on the variable pattern P3 or the variable pattern P23, and a case where a pseudo series is executed three times based on the variable pattern P1 or the variable pattern P21. At the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the second continuation number image GB is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the first board movable body effect using the first board movable body 55k is executed. However, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P3 or the variation pattern P23, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the first board movable body effect The emitted light color (green) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 matches the one shown in FIG. On the other hand, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P21, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the first board movable body effect The emitted light color (red) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 does not match. Then, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the first board movable body performance are displayed on the display screen 50a. If the emitted light color (red) does not match, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs will be different from the first board movable color. The distribution rates of various fluctuation patterns are set so that the expectation of winning the jackpot is higher than when the emitted light color (green) of the movable device lamp 60 on the board in the physical presentation matches ( (See Figure 12). As a result, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, not only the first board movable body 55k that moves according to the pseudo-run effect, but also the first board movable body 55k in the third pseudo-run At the start of the three-unit period, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display color of the second continuation number image GB and the emitted color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the first board movable body presentation. Therefore, at the start of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the continuation number suggestion effect and the first board movable object effect gave the impression that the winning expectation was the same, but at the beginning of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs, At the start of the period, it is possible to give the player the impression that the number of continuation suggestion performance and the first board movable body performance do not have the same winning expectation, giving the player a sense of discomfort. Further, depending on whether the display color of the second continuation number image GB and the emitted light color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 match or not, it is possible to make it more interesting to speculate about the future development of the game. In this way, with the start of the unit period in the pseudo continuous performance, not only the first board movable body 55k is moved, but also the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the first board movable body 55k are moved. The emitted light color of the movable device lamp 60 on the board in the movable body performance can excite and entertain the players.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when a pseudo series of three times based on the variation pattern P2 or the variation pattern P22 is executed, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo series, the second continuation number image GB is The first board movable body 55k and the second board movable body 56k displayed on the display screen 50a and whose on-board movable device lamp 60 is lit in green are movable. At the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the expectation of winning the jackpot is higher when the second board moving body effect is executed than when the first board moving body effect is executed. The distribution rates of various fluctuation patterns are set so that the distribution rate becomes higher (see FIG. 12). As a result, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color of the second continuation number image GB, the movement of the first board movable body 55k, and the on-board movable device lamp It is possible to draw the attention of the player not only to the color of the light emitted by the player 60 but also to the movement of the second board movable body 56k. Therefore, not only is it a pseudo series of 3 times with a high probability of winning, but even if the display color of the second continuous number image GB and the emitted light color of the movable device lamp 60 on the board in the first board movable body presentation match. Depending on whether or not the second board movable body 56k moves, it is possible to make it more interesting to speculate about the future development of the game. In this way, with the start of the unit period in the pseudo continuous performance, not only the display color of the second continuation number image GB, the movement of the first board movable body 55k, the emitted light color of the on-board movable device lamp 60, but also the second board movable The movement of the body 56k makes it possible to excite and entertain the player.

7. Operation of the game control microcomputer 101 [Main control main processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained based on FIGS. 21 to 35. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the gaming control microcomputer 101 are provided in the gaming RAM 104. When the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided in the game control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 21 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, initial settings are first performed (step S001). Initial settings include, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, gaming CPU 102 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) settings, various flags, status, counters, etc. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

Following the initial setting (S001), 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), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are updated by adding 1 to them. When each random number counter value 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, 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, interrupts are 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, it is executed at a period of 4 msec, for example. After the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends and until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) starts, various counters are updated by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003). The value update process is executed repeatedly. 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).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 22, 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 game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the production control board 120, payout control board 170, etc.

In the input process (S102) that is performed after the output process (S101), various sensors installed in the pachinko game machine PY1 (first starting port sensor 11a, second starting port sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, big prize The detection signals detected by the mouth sensor 14a, the general winning a prize mouth sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 7) are read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as prize ball information. It also captures a detection signal from the lower tray full switch that detects whether the lower tray 35 is full and stores it in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as lower tray full data.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) that is performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) that is performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. ) until the next main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

Next to the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), a sensor detection process (S104), a normal operation process (S105), and a special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S107) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is ended. Other processes (S107) include controlling the second special figure holding display 83b to display the number based on the number of reserved balls for special figure 2 to be described later, and controlling the second special figure holding display 83b to a display mode that shows the number of balls for holding special figure 1 to be described later. and controls the first special figure reservation display 83a to display the number. Then, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 (see FIG. 21), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the commands etc. set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) are output.

[Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), a gate passage process to be described later is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the process passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 12, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a (S203). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the game ball has entered the second starting port 12 (YES in S203), the special drawing 2 Whether the number of reserved balls (the number of second special symbols reserved, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of second special symbols reserved provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit memory number). (S204). If the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is less than "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207. NO), add 1 to the number of reserved balls for special map 2 (S205).

Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing is performed (S206). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 10(A) is acquired), and these acquired random numbers are stored in the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage section 105b. 2 It is stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage section 105b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won in the first starting port 11, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a (S207). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 11 (NO in S207), the process will end, but if the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 (YES in S207), special drawing 1 will be put on hold. Whether or not the number of balls (the number of first special figures pending, specifically the value of the counter provided in the gaming RAM 104 that counts the number of first special figures pending) has reached "4" (upper limit memory number). Determine (S208). If the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 has reached "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is less than "4" (NO in S208), the process ends. ), add "1" to the number of reserved balls for special map 1 (S209).

Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S210) is performed, and this processing is finished. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), similar to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 10(A)), and calculate the obtained random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 105a according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage section 105a.

[Gate passing process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the gate passing process (S202), the number of normal symbol reserved balls (the number of regular symbols reserved, specifically, the counter provided in the gaming RAM 104 for counting the number of regular symbols reserved) (value) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbols reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbols reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbols reserved balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (the value of label -TRND-H, see FIG. 9(B)) is acquired, and the obtained random number value is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage section 106 of the gaming RAM 104. It is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of normal symbols reserved.

[Normal operation process] The game control microcomputer 101 performs a normal operation process (S105) following the sensor detection process (S104) (see FIG. 22). As shown in FIG. 25, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a stopped state (S402). If the normal symbols are not being displayed in a stopped state (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S403). If the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (NO in S403), then it is determined whether the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" or not (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), a hit determination process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label -TRND-H) stored in the ordinary symbol reservation storage unit 106 is read out, and is determined based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 11(C). Determine if it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is a "loss", data corresponding to the "normal symbol losing symbol" is set, and if it is a "win", data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs normal symbol fluctuation time determination processing (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 7 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each common picture reservation in the common picture reservation storage section 106 is shifted from the current position to the side where it is read out, and the memory corresponding to the fourth reservation in the common picture reservation storage section 106 is shifted. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the reservations for common maps are cleared in the order in which they are reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts the variable display of the normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). In addition, in conjunction with this, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the performance control board 120 of the start of variation of the normal symbols.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress in step S403 described above (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if it has not elapsed, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbols is stopped at the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set to the production control board 120 to notify the stop of fluctuation of the regular symbols (S413), and a normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

In addition, if the normal symbol is being stopped and displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), If not, finish processing. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit) (NO in S416), this process ends. On the other hand, if the data is a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning pattern (YES in S416)), an opening pattern for the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if the time saving state is in effect, the opening pattern for the time saving state (see electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 13) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 13) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, the electric chew 12D is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

In addition, if the electric chew 12D is in operation in step S401 described above (YES in S401), then it is determined whether the operating time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419), and if the operating time has not elapsed, then Finish processing. On the other hand, if the elapsed time has elapsed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is ended (S420).

[Special operation process] The game control microcomputer 101 performs a special operation process (S106) following the normal operation process (S105) (see FIG. 22). As shown in FIG. 26, in the special operation process (S106), the process regarding the special figure display 81 and the big winning device 14D is divided into four stages, and each of these stages has "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4". is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1302), and when the "special operation status" is "2". If (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in both S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305) , Special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, and S1305 are NO), special electric accessory processing (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, it is determined whether the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls) is "0" or not. is determined (S1401). If the number of reserved balls for special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting slot 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (namely, the number of reserved balls for special figure 1) is "0" (S1407). If the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting slot 11, the customer It is determined whether the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed, and if it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer waiting flag is turned ON ( S1417), this process ends.

In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is not "0" (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning in the second starting opening 12 (the reserved information of special drawing 2 ), when there is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage section 105b is shifted by one from the current position to the side where they are read out, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage section 105b is Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406) and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 to start variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, the variation start command (also referred to as the special pattern 2 variation start command) set in the special pattern 2 variation start process (S1406) includes the special pattern stop pattern data set in the special pattern 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on variation time) are included.

Also, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reservation information for special drawing 2, but the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is not "0". If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the 1 starting slot 11 (pending information of the special figure 1), the later-described special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special symbols 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage section 105a is shifted one place from the current position to the side where they are read out, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage section 105a is The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412) and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on variation time) are included.

Proceeding to step S1413, it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON or not. If it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414) and the process ends. As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is performed only when the second special symbol reservation is "0" (YES in S1401). That is, the extinguishment of the second special figure reservation is executed in priority to the extinguishment of the first special figure reservation.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) have the same processing flow, so they are based on FIG. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 28, in the special figure 2 jackpot judgment process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot judgment process (S1408), first, the jackpot random number counter value (value of label -TRND-A) is read out as the judgment value (S1501 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation) of the second special figure reservation storage section 105b of the gaming RAM 104 is Read the stored jackpot random number counter value. In addition, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the first special figure pending storage unit 105a of the gaming RAM 104 is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure pending). Reads the jackpot random number counter value.

Next, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11(A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is high probability (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (jackpot It is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the determination value "1" to "210" (S1504). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1503), a jackpot is determined based on the table for high probability states (jackpot judgment value is "1" to "1660") among the jackpot judgment tables (see Figure 11 (A)). It is determined whether or not (S1505).

If the result of jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "jackpot", read the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) and determine the hit type based on the hit type determination table shown in Figure 9. (S1506) After determining the winning type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the winning type is set in the winning type buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104. (S1508) The process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "lose", special pattern stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is set (S1508) and the process is finished.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] The special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same processing flow. This will be explained together based on FIGS. 29 and 30. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), it is first determined whether the gaming state is a time-saving state (whether the time-saving flag is ON or not). (S1601)

If it is not in a time-saving state (NO in S1601), that is, in a non-time-saving state, it is then determined whether the jackpot flag is ON or not (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), refer to the normal jackpot table in the non-time-saving state (the part of the special pattern variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 that corresponds to the non-time-saving state and the jackpot), and calculate the variation pattern random number counter value. A variation pattern is selected based on (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 11, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

In step S1602 shown in FIG. 29, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether the reach random number counter value (value of label -TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number (S1604). In addition, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the reach establishment random number value is "1" to "30" in the non-time saving state, and is "1" to "10" in the time saving state. In other words, it is harder to reach when you lose in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. This is to speed up the processing speed of special drawing reservations by allowing more no-reach losses with short fluctuation times to be selected in the time-saving state.

If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of reach and loss, the reach and reach loss table (non-reach in the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12) during the non-time saving state is A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1605).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of a no-reach loss, the non-reach no-reach loss table (from the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1606). When there is no reach, a shortening variation function is activated according to the number of balls held. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2". (See Figure 11).

In addition, in step S1601, if it is determined that the gaming state is in the time-saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. Processes (S1607 to S1611) are performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1606 described above except for making the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table.

That is, if it is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part in the time saving state in FIG. 12 that corresponds to the jackpot (S1608). If it is a loss with a reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part in the time saving state in FIG. 12 that corresponds to a loss with a reach (S1610). If it is a loss without reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part in the time saving state in FIG. 12 that corresponds to a loss without reach (S1611).

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table during the time saving state (the part of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 that corresponds to the time saving state), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of no reach loss is available. It works when the number of pending pitches is "2" to "4". In other words, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. Further, the variation time as a shortening variation is shorter in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table such that the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 29, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and the present process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the production control board 120 by the output process (S101).

[Special symbol fluctuation processing] As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304), first, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, ) has elapsed (S1801). If the time has not passed (NO in S1801), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1802) and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols at a symbol (jackpot symbol or losing symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is finished.

[Special symbol confirmation process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11) It is determined whether or not the period has elapsed (S1901). If the time has not passed (NO in S1901), this process ends immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process to be described later is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) corresponding to the type of jackpot won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of a round counter that counts the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot won. Note that the setting of the opening pattern (setting of data according to the opening pattern) may be performed for each round.

The game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state reset process following step S1904 (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability change flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF, and if the time saving flag is ON, it is turned OFF. In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the control is performed in a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to "4" (S1908), and this processing ends.

Furthermore, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the special operation status is set to "1" (S1909) to end the process in order to not start the jackpot game.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state management process (S1902), first, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON or not (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and the value of the probability variation counter is determined to be "0" or not. Determine (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2004) and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009.

In step S2005, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time-saving counter that counts the number of changes in special symbols executed during the time-saving state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether the value of the time-saving counter is "0" or not. (S2007) If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned off (S2008) and the process advances to step S2009. If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process immediately advances to step S2009. In step S2009, a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state (information on whether the probability change flag and time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing (jackpot game)] As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory processing (S1307), it is first determined whether the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpot openings 14 have been opened in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether the jackpot opening 14 is being opened (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not the time has come to open the big prize opening 14, that is, whether the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening start time in the first round game has arrived, or , it is determined whether the interval time (closing time) until the once-closed big prize opening 14 is reopened has elapsed and the opening start time has arrived (S2203).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, the jackpot opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 9) depending on the type of jackpot (S2204).

In the following step S2205, round designation command transmission determination processing is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2205), it is determined whether the opening of the jackpot opening 14 in step S2204 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In addition, in this embodiment, the big prize opening 14 is not opened multiple times during one round game. Therefore, in step S2205, the round designation command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the grand prize opening 14 is open (YES in S2202), it is determined whether the closing condition of the grand prize opening 14 is satisfied (S2206). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of prizes entered into the grand prize opening 14 in the round game has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (in this embodiment, 8 pieces per 1R), or the time to close the grand prize opening 14. (i.e., a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has elapsed after opening the big prize opening 14). Then, if the condition for closing the big prize opening 14 is not satisfied (NO in S2206), the process ends.

On the other hand, if the conditions for closing the big winning hole 14 are satisfied (YES in S2206), the big winning hole 14 is closed (blocked) (S2207). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game ends due to the closing of step S2207 (S2208). If one round game is not completed (NO in S2208), this process ends. On the other hand, if one round game ends (YES in S2208), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2209), and it is determined whether the value of the round counter is "0" or not (S2210). . If it is not "0" (NO in S2210), the process is finished in order to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2210), a jackpot ending command is set as jackpot ending processing to end the jackpot game (S2211), and the jackpot ending is started (S2212). Then, a jackpot end flag is set (S2213) and the process ends.

Further, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2214). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2216), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2217). As a result, in the next main side timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) will be executed again as a special operation process (see FIG. 18). After that, a game state setting process (S2218) to be described later is performed, and this process ends.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state setting process (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a certain variable jackpot (the stopping pattern is special pattern 1_jackpot pattern 1 or special pattern 2_jackpot pattern 1, see FIG. 8). ) (S2301). If it is not a probability variable jackpot (NO in S2301), the time saving flag is turned on (S2306), the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2307), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a normal probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-probability-high base state ends when either the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot is met.

On the other hand, if it is a probability variable jackpot in step S2301, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2302) and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2303). Then, the probability change counter is set to "10000" (S2304), the time saving counter is set to "10000" (S2305), and the process advances to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high probability and high base state will continue until the next jackpot is won. Since it is almost impossible for the variable display of the special symbol to be executed until the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the time saving counter go from "10000" to "0", the probability variation flag and the time saving flag will not be displayed until the next jackpot game starts. This is because it will not be turned off until it is turned off. Note that the high probability state may be continued until the next jackpot is won by using only the probability variation flag without providing the probability variation counter.

In step S2308, a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state (information on whether the probability change flag and time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

8. Operation of production control microcomputer 121 [Sub control main processing] Next, the operation of production control microcomputer 121 will be explained based on FIGS. 36 to 42. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the performance control microcomputer 121 are provided in the performance RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on, the performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the performance control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 36 from the performance ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack settings, constant settings, settings for the performance CPU 122, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the performance RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the result of this determination is NO, the performance RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the performance RAM 124. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the performance RAM 124 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the performance RAM 124 is initialized, but if the power-off signal is not activated due to a power outage, etc. is turned on, but if the contents of the performance RAM 124 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the performance RAM 124 is not initialized. Note that if the performance RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. will be reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various performance determination random number counters are updated. Note that the random numbers for performance determination include random numbers for performance design determination for determining performance symbols, variable performance pattern lottery random numbers for determining variable performance patterns, random numbers for preview performance determination for determining various preview performances, etc. There is. The random number updating method can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command uses the image display device 50 to execute various performances (variable performance, opening performance accompanying a jackpot game, round performance, ending performance, etc.) according to the command. In addition, as the image control board 140 executes various performances, the performance control board 120 outputs audio from the speaker 610 via the audio control board 161, and outputs sound from the on-board movable device lamp 60 via the sub-drive board 162. , causes the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 to emit light, and drives the panel top movable device 55 and the bottom panel movable device 56. The production control microcomputer 121 then permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 being input to the external INT input section of the production control microcomputer 121. That is, unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input section of the production control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed. As shown in FIG. 37, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the performance RAM 124 (S4101). This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1ms timer interrupt process] The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec period is input to the production control board 120. As shown in FIG. 38, in the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), input processing (S4201) is first performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the input section detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 8) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), other processes (S4305) in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010) described later are performed in order to cause the on-board movable device lamp 60, board lamp 54, and frame lamp 212 to emit light at a timing that suits the performance. The created lamp data is output to the sub-drive board 162. That is, the on-board movable device lamp 60, the board lamp 54, and the frame lamp 212 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (board movable body drive data) is created in order to drive the board movable device 55 and the board bottom movable device 56 at timings that match the performance such as SP reach and jackpot performance. Output. That is, the above-panel movable device 55 and the under-panel movable device 56 are driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

After the drive control process (S4203), a watchdog timer process (S4204) is performed to reset the watchdog timer, and this process ends.

[10ms timer interrupt processing] The 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the production control board 120. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, received command analysis processing, which will be described later, is performed (S4301).

Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created in the input process (S4201) of the 1ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is stored in the performance RAM 124 as switch data for the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Then, a switch process is performed to set the display contents of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302) (S4303).

Subsequently, audio control processing (S4304) is performed. In the audio control process (S4304), audio data (data that controls audio output from the speaker 610) is created and output to the audio control board 161, and time management for audio production is performed. As a result, the speaker 610 outputs audio that matches the performance to be performed. Then, other processing such as updating random numbers for various effects is executed (S4305), and the present processing ends.

[Received command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the performance control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4401). ), if received, mode status setting processing is performed (S4402). In the mode status setting process (S4402), the received gaming state designation command is analyzed and a mode status value is set based on the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command. The value of the mode status is set to "1" in the normal gaming state, "2" in the high probability high base state, and set to "3" in the low probability time saving state. In this way, the performance control microcomputer 121 can grasp the current gaming state.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if it has been received, A variable effect start process to be described later is performed (S4404).

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special map 1 fluctuation stop command or special map 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if it has been received, Performs variable performance end processing (S4406). In the variation performance end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a variation performance end command for ending the variation performance is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4407), and if so, performs opening performance selection processing (S4408). In the opening performance selection process (S4408), the opening command is analyzed and, based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the opening performance to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting an opening performance using the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4409), and if so, performs round performance selection processing (S4410). In the round performance selection process (S4410), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the round performance to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round performance start command for starting a round performance using the selected round performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if it has received it, performs an ending performance selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect using the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs other processing (S4413) based on received commands other than the above-mentioned commands (for example, processing for performing a customer waiting performance based on reception of a customer waiting command, normal symbol fluctuation processing, etc.) Based on the reception of the start command, a process for performing a general pattern variation effect) is performed, and the received command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

[Variation effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 41, in the variation effect start process (S4404), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the variation start command (S4501). The fluctuation start command includes information on the special pattern stop symbol data set in the special pattern 1 jackpot determination process and the special pattern 2 jackpot determination process (see Figure 28), as well as the special pattern 1 variation pattern selection process and the special pattern 2 variation pattern. It includes information on the variation pattern set in the selection process (see FIGS. 29 and 30), information specifying the current gaming state, and the like. It should be noted that the information acquired by the production control microcomputer 121 here can also be used appropriately in the processes to be executed thereafter.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 refers to the value of the mode status currently set (S4502). Subsequently, performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable performance are selected (S4503). Specifically, a random number for determining a performance symbol is obtained, and one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command from among a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach. Then, using the selected table, a performance symbol is selected by determining the obtained random number for determining a performance symbol. As a result, the combination of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, "777", etc.) to be finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 executes a variable performance pattern selection process that will be described later (S4504). Then, a preview effect selection process is executed (S4506). In the preview performance selection process (S4506), a random number for determining the preview performance is obtained, and one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command from among multiple tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach. do. Then, by using the selected table and determining the obtained random number for determining the preview performance, the preview performance is selected. As a result, the contents of the preview performances, such as so-called step-up preview performances and chance-up preview performances, are determined.

Thereafter, a variable performance start command for starting the selected performance symbol, variable performance pattern, and preview performance is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124 (S4507), and this processing is completed. When the variable performance start command set in step S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), a variable performance synchronized with the variable display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a.

[Variable effect pattern selection process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the variable effect pattern selection process (S4504), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 obtains a variable effect pattern lottery random number (S4601). Note that the variable performance pattern lottery random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 99. Next, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command, it is determined whether the fluctuation pattern indicates execution of one pseudo run (S4602). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether the variation patterns are P7 to P8, P27 to P28, P31 to P32, or P41 to P46.

If the variation pattern does not indicate execution of one pseudo-run (NO in S4602), then it is determined whether the variation pattern indicates execution of two pseudo-runs (S4603). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether the fluctuation patterns are P4 to P6 or P24 to P26. If the variation pattern is to execute two pseudo-runs (YES in S4603), select a variation effect pattern using the two-time pseudo-run variation effect pattern selection table (S4604), finish this process, and proceed to step Proceed to S4505.

Here, in step S4604, if the variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P4 or the variable pattern P24 is selected, in the variable effect (predetermined period) based on one special symbol lottery, "Pseudo series 2 times + normal reach + 1st panel movable body production + strong SP reach” will be executed. As described above, the strong SP reach is set so that the expectation of winning is the highest among the two types of SP reach (weak SP reach, strong SP reach). Further, when the variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P4 or the variable pattern P24 is selected, the continuation frequency suggestion effect is executed with the start of the second unit period in the two pseudo-runs. In the continuation count suggestion effect of this embodiment, a first continuation count image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. As a result, it is possible to make the player understand that the second unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is starting, and that the expectation of winning is higher than in the case of the first unit period. In addition, at the start of the second unit period in the two pseudo-runs, the first board movable body performance using the first board movable body 55k is executed, and in the first board movable body performance, the on-board movable device lamp 60 turns blue. It will be lit in a luminous color. This makes it possible to understand that the expectation of winning is higher than in the case of the first unit period.

In addition, in step S4604, if the variable performance pattern based on the variable pattern P5 or the variable pattern P25 is selected, in the variable performance based on one special symbol lottery, "Pseudo series 2 times + Normal reach + 1st board movement Physical performance + weak SP reach” will be executed. As described above, the weak SP reach is set to have the second highest winning expectation after the strong SP reach among the two types of SP reach (weak SP reach and strong SP reach). Further, when a variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P5 or the variable pattern P25 is selected, the continuation count suggestion effect is executed with the start of the second unit period in the two pseudo-runs. In the continuation count suggestion effect of this embodiment, a first continuation count image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. Furthermore, at the start of the second unit period in the two pseudo-runs, the first board movable body performance using the first board movable body 55k is executed, and in the first board movable body performance, the on-board movable device lamp 60 turns blue. It will be lit in a luminous color.

Here, in step S4604, if the variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P6 or the variable pattern P26 is selected, in the variable effect based on one special symbol lottery, "Pseudo series 2 times + 1st board movable object" is selected. "Direction + Normal Reach" will be executed. As mentioned above, the normal reach is set so that the expectation of winning is lower than the SP reach (weak SP reach, strong SP reach). Further, when the variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P6 or the variable pattern P26 is selected, the continuation number suggestion effect is executed with the start of the second unit period in the two pseudo-runs. In the continuation count suggestion effect of this embodiment, a first continuation count image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. In addition, at the start of the second unit period in the two pseudo-runs, the first board movable body performance using the first board movable body 55k is executed, and in the first board movable body performance, the on-board movable device lamp 60 turns blue. It will be lit in a luminous color.

In step S4603, if the variation pattern is not to execute the pseudo series 2 times, that is, if the variation pattern is to execute the pseudo series 3 times (NO in S4603), the variation effect pattern selection table for 3 pseudo series A variable effect pattern is selected using (S4605), this process is finished, and the process proceeds to step S4505. Here, the variation patterns in which the pseudo series is executed three times are the variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23, as shown in FIG.

Here, in step S4605, if the variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P1 or the variable pattern P21 is selected, in the variable effect based on one special symbol lottery, "3 pseudo consecutive + normal reach + 1st board "Movable body performance + strong SP reach" will be executed. Note that when the variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P1 or the variable pattern P21 is selected, the continuation number suggestion effect is executed with the start of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs. In the continuation count suggestion effect of this embodiment, a first continuation count image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. As a result, it is possible to make the player understand that the second unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is starting, and that the expectation of winning is higher than in the case of the first unit period. In addition, at the start of the second unit period in the two pseudo-runs, the first board movable body performance using the first board movable body 55k is executed, and in the first board movable body performance, the on-board movable device lamp 60 turns blue. It will be lit in a luminous color. Furthermore, with the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, a continuation number suggestion effect is executed. In the continuation count suggestion effect of this embodiment, a second continuation count image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. This makes it possible to make the user understand that the third unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is starting, and that the expectation of winning is higher than in the case of the second unit period. Furthermore, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the first board movable body performance will be executed, and in the first board movable body performance, the on-board movable device lamp 60 will be lit in red. . Therefore, due to the combination of the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB (the text image of "3rd time") and the emitting color (red) of the movable device lamp 60 on the board in the first board movable body performance, it is expected that you will win. This makes it possible to make it possible to understand that the degree of injury is extremely high (see FIG. 12).

Here, in step S4605, if the variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P2 or the variable pattern P22 is selected, in the variable effect based on one special symbol lottery, "3 pseudo consecutive + normal reach + 2nd board" is selected. "Movable body performance + strong SP reach" will be executed. Note that when the variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P2 or the variable pattern P22 is selected, the continuation number suggestion effect is executed with the start of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs. In the continuation count suggestion effect, a first continuation count image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. Furthermore, at the start of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the first board movable body performance is executed, and in the first board movable body performance, the on-board movable device lamp 60 is lit in blue light emitting color. . Furthermore, with the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, a continuation number suggestion effect is executed. In the continuation count suggestion effect of this embodiment, a second continuation count image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. This makes it possible to make the player understand that the third unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is starting, and that the expectation of winning is higher than in the case of the second unit period. In addition, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, a second board movable body performance using the first board movable body 55k and the second board movable body 56k is executed, and in the second board movable body performance, the board The upper movable device lamp 60 will be lit with green light emission color. As a result, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the light emitting color (red) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 do not match. It is possible to understand that the expectation of winning is the second highest after that (see FIG. 12).

Here, in step S4605, if the variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P3 or the variable pattern P23 is selected, in the variable effect based on one special symbol lottery, "Pseudo consecutive 3 times + normal reach + 1st board""Movable body performance + weak SP reach" will be executed. Note that when the variable effect pattern based on the variable pattern P3 or the variable pattern P23 is selected, the continuation count suggestion effect is executed with the start of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs. In addition, in the continuation count suggestion effect, a first continuation count image GA (character image of "2nd time") shown in blue display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. Furthermore, at the start of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the first board movable body performance is executed, and in the first board movable body performance, the on-board movable device lamp 60 is lit in blue light emitting color. . Furthermore, with the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, a continuation number suggestion effect is executed. In addition, in the continuation count suggestion effect, a second continuation count image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a. This makes it possible to make the player understand that the third unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is starting, and that the expectation of winning is higher than in the case of the second unit period. Furthermore, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the first board movable body performance will be executed, and in the first board movable body performance, the on-board movable device lamp 60 will be lit in green luminescent color. . Therefore, due to the combination of the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB (the text image of "3rd time") and the light emitting color (green) of the movable device lamp 60 on the board in the first board movable body performance, the second When the display color (green) of the continuation number image GB (character image of "3rd time") and the emitting color (red) of the movable device lamp 60 on the board in the first board movable object effect do not match, and the second continuation It is possible to make the user understand that the expectation level of winning is lower than when the number of times image GB is displayed on the display screen 50a and the second board movable body effect is executed (see FIG. 12).

Further, in step S4602, if it is determined that there is one pseudo series (YES in S4602), a variable effect pattern is selected using another table (S4606), this process is finished, and the process proceeds to step S4505. The other tables are variable effect pattern selection tables other than the two-time pseudo continuous variable effect pattern selection table and the three-time pseudo continuous variable effect pattern selection table. One table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, a variable effect pattern is selected by determining the obtained variable effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table (S4606). As a result, the details of the variable performance, such as when executing "one pseudo series + normal reach + weak SP reach" and "one pseudo series + normal", are determined. Once the variable performance pattern is determined in this way, the time of the variable performance, the variable display mode of the performance symbol, the presence or absence of the reach performance, the content of the reach performance, the presence or absence of the performance button performance (SW performance), the content of the performance button performance, the performance development configuration, The details of the content of the variable performance, including the type of background of the performance pattern, etc., are determined.

9. Effects of the Present Embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, the continuation number image (the first continuation number image GA, the second continuation number image GA, the second continuation number image GA, the second continuation number image GA, the second continuation number image GA, The expectation level of winning is suggested based on the image GB (see FIG. 14(A)) and the emitted light color of the movable device lamp 60 on the board (blue, green, red, see FIG. 14(B)) in the first board movable object effect. In some cases, a pseudo-coupled effect is executed that allows the user to perform the same function (see FIG. 12). As a result, when a pseudo continuous performance is executed, not only the number of continuation images displayed on the display screen 50a in the number of continuation performance, but also the light emission color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the first board movable body performance. It is also possible to draw attention to Therefore, the expectation level of winning suggested based on the continuation number image displayed on the display screen 50a in the continuation count performance in the pseudo continuous performance and the light emitting color of the movable device lamp 60 on the board in the first board movable body performance is also calculated. In addition, it becomes possible to make players guess whether or not they will win a jackpot by drawing special symbols, thereby making it possible to entertain the players.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, for example, at the start of the second unit period and the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the continuation number image and the light emitting color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 can be changed ( (See Figure 12). Thereby, at the start of the unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance, it is possible to suggest to the player the expectation of winning multiple times using the continuation number image and the emitted light color of the movable device lamp 60 on the board. Therefore, it becomes possible to arouse interest in the awakening aura image and the emitted light color of the input section lamp 40La, and it becomes possible to entertain the player.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, for example, at the start of the second unit period and the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the continuation number image and the light emitting color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 can be changed, It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of winning by using the number of times image and the emitted light color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 (see FIG. 12). As a result, at the start of a unit period in a pseudo-continuous performance, it becomes possible for the player to guess the degree of expectation of winning based on the continuous number image and the emitted light color of the movable device lamp 60 on the board, making the game development more interesting. becomes possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, with the start of the unit period (second unit period, third unit period) in the pseudo continuous performance, the unit period that has started is indicated, and the expectation level of winning is indicated. There are cases where a presentation suggesting the number of continuations is executed (Fig. 12, Fig. 14 (A), Fig. 17 (D-1), Fig. 18 (D-1), Fig. 19 (D-1), Fig. 20 (D) -1)). In the continuation count suggestion performance of this embodiment, the continuation count images (first continuation count image GA, second continuation count image GB) displayed on the display screen 50a are different depending on the unit period in the pseudo-continuation performance. (See FIG. 12, FIG. 14(A), FIG. 17(D-1), FIG. 18(D-1), FIG. 19(D-1), and FIG. 20(D-1)). Furthermore, at the start of a unit period in a pseudo-continuous performance, board movable body performances (first board movable body performance, second board movable body performance) may be executed (Fig. 12, Fig. 17 (D-1), Fig. 18 (D-1), FIG. 19 (D-1), and FIG. 20 (D-1)). In this embodiment, the on-board movable device lamp 60 provided on the on-board movable device 55 is lit with the start of the board movable body performance (first board movable body performance, second board movable body performance). Become. In this embodiment, the emitted light color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 differs depending on the unit period in the pseudo continuous performance (FIGS. 12, 14(B), 17(D-1), FIG. 18( D-1), FIG. 19 (D-1), and FIG. 20 (D-1)). In the board movable body performance (the first board movable body performance, the second board movable body performance), it is possible to suggest the degree of winning expectation based on the emitted light color of the movable device lamp 60 on the board. In this embodiment, when the variable pattern P3 or the variable pattern P23 is selected in the non-time saving state, the pseudo series is executed three times. When the variation pattern of this embodiment is based on the variation pattern P3 or the variation pattern P23 at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the display color (green) on the board The emitted light color (green) of the movable device lamp 60 will match (see FIGS. 12 and 18 (D-1)). Furthermore, when the variable pattern P1 or the variable pattern P21 is selected in the non-time saving state, the pseudo series is executed three times. However, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs in which the fluctuation pattern of this embodiment is based on the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P21, the display color (green) of the second continuous number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a The emitted light color (red) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 becomes inconsistent (see FIGS. 12 and 20 (D-1)). As a result, at the start of the unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance, not only the second continuation number image GB and the movable first board movable body 55k displayed on the display screen 50a, but also the display color of the second continuation number image GB and the board It is also possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the emitted light colors of the upper movable device lamps 60 match. Therefore, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, a check is made based on whether the display color of the second continuous number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the emitted light color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 match. It becomes possible to make the player guess the future development of the game. In this way, even when the third unit period in three pseudo series starts, the display color of the second continuation number image GB and the emission color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo series By using this, it becomes possible to provide interesting and innovative performances to players.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the on-board movable device lamp 60 do not match (see FIGS. 12, 16(B), and 20(D-1)), the display screen 50a is displayed at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs. 12, FIG. 16(A), FIG. 18(D-1) ), the expectation level of winning a jackpot is set to be high (see Figure 12). As a result, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the emission color (red) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 are made to match. If the player does not do so, it is possible to make the player understand that there is a high possibility of winning the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to draw more attention to the display color of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the emission color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-continuations. . In this way, in addition to whether or not the third unit period starts in the pseudo continuous performance, at the start of the third unit period, the display color of the second continuation number image GB displayed on the display screen 50a and the on-board movable device It is possible to attract the attention of the player to whether the emitted light colors of the lamps 60 match or not, and to enjoy the pseudo-continuous performance.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, with the start of the second unit period in three pseudo-runs, the first continuation number image GA shown in blue display color is displayed on the display screen 50a as the first stage. (See FIG. 12, FIG. 14(A), FIG. 16, and FIG. 17(D-1)). Next, with the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the second continuous number image GB shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a as a second stage. Furthermore, at the start of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs, as a first stage, the on-board movable device lamp 60 is lit with blue light emission color, and the first board movable body effect is executed (FIG. 12, (See FIG. 14(B), FIG. 16, and FIG. 17(D-1)). Next, at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs, as a second stage, the on-board movable device lamp 60 is lit in green or red, and the first board movable body effect is executed (Fig. 12, see FIG. 14 (B), FIG. 16, FIG. 18 (D-1), and FIG. 20 (D-1)). As a result, at the start of the second unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color (blue) of the first continuous number image GA and the emitted light color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 match (FIG. 12, 14(B), FIG. 15, FIG. 16, and FIG. 17(D-1)), at the start of the next third unit period, the display color of the second continuation number image GB and the emission color of the on-board movable device lamp 60. 12, 14(B), 16, 18(D-1)) and not matching (see FIG. 12, 14(B), 16, 20(D-1)). )) to the player. Therefore, although it cannot be ascertained during the second unit period in the three pseudo-sequences, it is possible to grasp whether the winning expectation level is extremely high at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-series. In this way, it is possible to make the player interested in the display color of the continuation count image displayed on the display screen 50a and the emitted light color of the on-board movable device lamp 60, and enjoy the game.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, at the start of the second unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA and the emission color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 match (see FIG. 12, FIG. 14(B), FIG. 15, FIG. 16, and FIG. 17(D-1)), but at the start of the next third unit period, the display color of the second continuation number image GB and The cases where the emitted light colors of the on-board movable device lamps 60 match (see FIG. 12, FIG. 14(B), FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG. 18(D-1), and FIG. 19(D-1)) and the cases where they do not match It becomes possible to provide the player with the following cases (see FIG. 12, FIG. 14(B), FIG. 15, FIG. 16, and FIG. 20(D-1)). As a result, in the second unit period in the pseudo-sequence performance, the player is made to guess that the expectation of winning is higher than in the first unit period, and at the start of the third unit period in the three pseudo-sequences, the second continuous number image Depending on whether the display color of GB matches the emitted color of the on-board movable device lamp 60, it is possible to give the player a feeling of elation. Therefore, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the expectation level of winning is estimated based on whether the display color of the second continuous number image GB and the emitted light color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 match. This makes it possible to enjoy future game developments.

10. Example of change Below, an example of change will be explained. In addition, in the description of the modification example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. 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.

Although the first board movable body 55k in the above embodiment corresponds to the "movable accessory", it is not limited to this. For example, the second board movable body 56k may correspond to a "movable accessory". Further, other movable bodies may correspond to the "movable accessory".

Although the continuation count suggestion performance in the above form corresponds to the "first suggestion performance", it is not limited to this. For example, a specific sound may be output from the speaker 610, the frame lamp 212 or the board lamp 54 may be emitted in a specific lighting mode, a pending icon notice, a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, a notice using an effect image, etc. It may be made to correspond to the "first suggestion effect".

Although the first panel movable body performance in the above form corresponds to the "second suggestive performance", it is not limited to this. For example, a specific sound may be output from the speaker 610, the frame lamp 212 or the board lamp 54 may be emitted in a specific lighting mode, a pending icon notice, a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, a notice using an effect image, etc. It may be made to correspond to a "second suggestion effect".

Although the emitting color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the first board movable body performance (second suggestion performance) in the above form corresponds to the "expectation degree mode shown in the second suggestion performance", it is not limited to this. . For example, the movable mode of the first board movable body 55k (for example, moving downward (descending) to the state shown in FIG. ”.

In the continuation number suggestion effect (first suggestion effect) executed in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine PY1, there are two types of continuation count image GA (character image of "second time") on the display screen 50a; One of the continuation count images (effect mode) of the continuation count images GB (character image of "3rd time") (see FIG. 14(A)) was displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. do not have. For example, there may be three or more types of presentation modes. Further, the performance mode of the continuation frequency suggestion performance is not limited to the text image for "second time" and the text image for "third time", and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a presentation mode such as a character image of "x2" or a character image of "x3" may be used.

In the first board movable body performance (second suggestion performance) using the first board movable body 55k executed in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine PY1, there are three types of on-board movable device lamps 60 (light emission pattern 1 (blue)). , emission pattern 2 (green), emission pattern 3 (red), see Figure 14(B)). Lamp 60 was turned on. However, it is not limited to this. For example, there may be two types of expectation modes, or four or more types.

In the above form, the type of continuation number image (production mode) in the continuation count suggestion production (first suggestion production) is different from the emitted light color (expected color) based on the light emission pattern in the first board movable body production (second suggestion production) Although there were more types than the number of types (degree and aspect), the number of types was not limited to this (see FIG. 14). For example, there may be more types of expectation levels shown in the second suggestion effect than there are types of expectation levels shown in the first suggestion effect. Further, the type of expectation level shown in the second suggestion performance may be the same as the type of expectation level shown in the first suggestion performance.

In the above embodiment, the period from the start of the variable performance based on the lottery result of one special symbol to the end of the variable performance corresponds to the "predetermined period", but it is not limited to this. For example, the ``predetermined period'' may correspond to the period from the start of the jackpot performance with the start of one jackpot game to the end of the jackpot performance with the end of the jackpot game. . Further, the period from the start of displaying the demonstration image for customer waiting to the end of display on the display screen 50a may correspond to a "predetermined period".

In the pseudo continuous performance executed in the above form, the continuation count image (performance mode) displayed on the display screen 50a in the continuation count performance (first suggestion performance) and the first movable body performance (second suggestion performance) The expectation level of winning was suggested to the player based on the emitted light color (expectation level mode) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 (see FIG. 12). However, it is not limited to this. For example, there may be a case where the winning expectation level is not suggested based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level mode shown in the second suggestion performance. In addition, there may be a case in which the expectation level of winning is suggested based on the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and an expectation mode shown in the second suggestion presentation, or there is a case in which the expectation degree of winning is not suggested. In that case, depending on the fluctuating performance pattern, the expectation level of winning may be suggested or the expectation level of winning may not be suggested based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion direction and the expectation mode shown in the second suggestion direction. It's okay. Further, in the pseudo-continuous presentation, the first suggestion presentation and the second suggestion presentation may suggest the winning expectation level separately.

In the above form, for example, even at the start of the second unit period or the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the number of continuations displayed on the display screen 50a in the number of continuation presentation (first suggestion presentation) The expectation level of winning was suggested to the player based on the image (performance mode) and the emitted color (expectation level mode) of the movable device lamp 60 on the board in the first board movable body performance (second suggestion performance) (Fig. (see 12). However, it is not limited to this. For example, at the start of the second unit period in three pseudo-runs, the expectation level of winning is not suggested based on the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation mode shown in the second suggestion presentation; At the start of the 3-unit period, the expectation level of winning may be suggested based on the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation degree mode shown in the second suggestion presentation. For example, at the start of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs, the expectation level of winning is suggested based on the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation mode shown in the second suggestion presentation, and At the start of the 3-unit period, the expectation level of winning may not be suggested based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level mode shown in the second suggestion performance.

In the above form, for example, even at the start of the second unit period or the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the number of continuations displayed on the display screen 50a in the number of continuation presentation (first suggestion presentation) The expectation level of winning was suggested to the player based on the image (performance mode) and the emitted color (expectation level mode) of the movable device lamp 60 on the board in the first board movable body performance (second suggestion performance) (Fig. (see 12). However, it is not limited to this. For example, at the start of the unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance, there may be cases where the winning expectation level is not suggested based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level mode shown in the second suggestion performance. In addition, at the start of a unit period in a pseudo-continuous performance, there are cases where the expectation level of winning is suggested based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level shown in the second suggestion performance, or cases where the expectation level of winning is not suggested. There may be. In that case, depending on the fluctuation pattern or the variable performance pattern, at the start of the unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance, the expectation level of winning is suggested based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation mode shown in the second suggestion performance. It may be arranged so that there are cases in which it does not indicate the probability of winning or the degree of expectation of winning. Further, at the start of the unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance, the winning expectation level may be suggested separately in the first suggestion performance and the second suggestion performance.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the number of continuation images displayed on the display screen 50a and the light emitting color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 can be changed in a variable effect based on the lottery result of one special symbol. It is not limited. For example, depending on the selected variation pattern or variation production pattern, in a variation production based on the lottery result of one special symbol, the display color (blue) of the production image displayed on the display screen 50a and the on-board movable device lamp When the winning expectation level is about 10% based on the 60 luminous colors (blue), the display color of the effect image displayed on the display screen 50a (green) in the variable effect based on the lottery result of one special symbol. If the expectation of winning is approximately 30% based on the emitted color (green) of the input lamp 40La, the display of the effect image displayed on the display screen 50a in a variable effect based on the lottery results of one special symbol. Based on the color (green) and the emission color (red) of the input section lamp 40La, it may be suggested that the probability of winning is about 70%.

In addition, in the above form, the display color of the continuation number image (presentation mode) in the continuation number suggestion production (first suggestion production) and the light emitting pattern in the first board movable body production (second suggestion production) are used to move the board. The case where the emission color (expectation degree mode) of the device lamp 60 matches corresponds to "the case where the presentation mode indicated by the first suggestion presentation and the expectation degree mode indicated by the second suggestion presentation correspond". In addition, the on-board movable device lamp 60 is based on the display color (presentation mode) of the continuation number image in the continuation count suggestion production (first suggestion production) and the light emitting pattern in the first board movable body production (second suggestion production). The case where the emission colors (expectation level modes) do not match corresponds to "the case where the presentation mode indicated by the first suggestion presentation and the expectation degree mode indicated by the second suggestion presentation correspond". However, it is not limited to these. If at least a part of the effect displayed on the display screen 50a using the first board movable body 55k gives the impression that players have a common expectation of winning, then This may correspond to the case where the presentation mode shown in the presentation and the expectation degree mode shown in the second suggested presentation correspond. In addition, if at least part of the performance displayed on the display screen 50a using the first board movable body 55k gives the impression that the player does not have a common expectation of winning, and gives a sense of discomfort; , it may correspond to "a case where the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation degree mode shown in the second suggestion performance do not correspond". For example, there are three types of effects displayed on the display screen 50a: a first image (blue), a second image (green), and a third image (red), and the first image (blue)⇒second image (green) ⇒It is assumed that the third image (red) has the highest probability of winning. Furthermore, for example, an effect using the on-board movable device lamp 60 may be used as an effect using the first board movable body 55k. In that case, there are three types of light emitting colors (blue, green, and red) of the movable device lamp 60 on the board, and it is assumed that the expectation of winning is higher in the order of blue → green → red. In this case, for example, the impression that is the common expectation of winning is when the player confirms the first image (blue) displayed on the display screen 50a and the light emitting color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60. I feel that this suggests roughly the same level of expectation for winning. On the other hand, for example, an impression that is not a common expectation of winning is that when the player checks the first image (blue) displayed on the display screen 50a and the light emitting color (green) of the on-board movable device lamp 60, Comparing the colors of the two, I feel that they do not suggest the same degree of expectation of winning.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, in the pseudo continuous performance based on the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P21, the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA and the emission color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the second unit period. , and the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB and the emission color (red) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the third unit period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second unit period, the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA and the emission color (green) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 do not match, and in the third unit period, the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA does not match. A variation pattern may be provided in which a pseudo series is executed three times in which the display color (green) of the panel movable device lamp 60 matches the emission color (green) of the on-board movable device lamp 60. As a result, at the start of the second unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color (blue) of the first continuous number image GA and the emitted light color (green) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 become inconsistent, so that the fluctuation pattern It is possible to make the player expect more than when a pseudo series is executed three times based on P3 or variable pattern P23.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, in the pseudo continuous performance based on the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P21, the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA and the emission color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the second unit period. , and the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB and the emission color (red) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the third unit period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second unit period, the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA matches the emission color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60, and in the third unit period, the display color (blue) of the first continuation number image GA matches. A variation pattern may be provided in which a pseudo series is executed three times in which the display color (green) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 does not match the emission color (blue). As a result, at the start of the third unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance, the display color (green) of the second continuation number image GB and the emission color (blue) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 become inconsistent in the third unit period. Therefore, the expectation level of winning may be lower than when the pseudo series based on the variable pattern P3 or the variable pattern P23 is executed three times, which may make the player depressed. It becomes possible to provide

In addition, in the above form, from the start of the fluctuating performance based on the lottery result of one special symbol to the end of the fluctuating performance (predetermined period), the continuation number image (performance mode) in the continuation number suggestion performance (first suggestion performance) When the display color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 based on the light emission pattern in the first board movable body performance (second suggestion performance) does not match the light emission color (expectation level mode), the display color of the continuation number image is better. It was set so that the expectation of winning was higher than when the emitted light colors of the on-board movable device lamps 60 matched (see FIG. 12). However, it is not limited to this. For example, it is better when the presentation style shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation degree appearance shown in the second suggestion presentation match, than when the presentation appearance shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation degree appearance shown in the second suggestion presentation do not match. The setting may be such that the expectation level of winning can be higher.

In addition, in the above form, in the continuation number suggestion production (first suggestion production) that is executed from the start of the variation production based on the lottery result of one special symbol to the end of the variation production (predetermined period), for example, a pseudo consecutive 3 In the case of , the first continuation number image GA (presentation mode) was displayed on the display screen 50a in the first stage, and the second continuation number image GB (presentation mode) was displayed on the display screen 50a in the second stage. In the first suggestion performance during the predetermined period, the performance mode changed over two stages, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the performance mode may be changeable over three or more stages in a predetermined period.

In the above form, in the first board movable body performance (second suggestion performance) that is executed from the start of the variable performance based on the lottery result of one special symbol to the end of the variable performance (predetermined period), for example, the pseudo series 3 In the first stage, the on-board movable device lamp 60 lights up in blue (expectation mode), and in the second step, the on-board movable device lamp 60 lights up in green (expectation mode). It was done. In the second suggestion performance during the predetermined period, the expectation level changes over two stages, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the expectation level may be changeable in three or more stages in a predetermined period.

In addition, in the above form, the period from the start of the variable display of one special symbol until the special symbol stops displaying is divided into multiple unit periods (variation cycles), and in each unit period, the variable display of the production pattern EZ is divided into multiple unit periods (variation cycles). , and display the effect pattern EZ in a temporary stop (in this example, the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number, and the middle effect pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed with "Continue") It was possible to perform a pseudo-continuous performance in which a performance (direction) was performed. The number of fluctuation cycles in this embodiment was three at most (see FIGS. 12, 15, and 16). However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be performed twice at most. In addition, the number of fluctuation cycles may be four or more times at maximum. Further, when the fourth variation cycle is started, the continuation number suggestion effect and the first board movable body effect may be executed. In that case, the display color (e.g., red) of the third continuation number image (e.g., the text image of "4th time") displayed on the display screen 50a in the continuation number suggestion production and the board color in the first board movable body production. The emitted light color (for example, red) of the upper movable device lamp 60 may match. In addition, the display color (e.g., rainbow color) of the third continuation number image (for example, the text image of "4th time") displayed on the display screen 50a in the continuation number suggestion production, and the color on the board in the first board movable body production. The emitted light color (red) of the movable device lamp 60 may not match in some cases.

In the unit period (fluctuating cycle) of the above form, the effect of starting the variable display of the effect pattern EZ and temporarily stopping the effect of the effect pattern EZ (in this example, the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are set to the same number (e.g. , "2") to temporarily stop display, and the medium performance pattern EZ2 to "Continue" temporarily stop display), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a performance in which the performance pattern EZ is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode (for example, "223"), a performance in which a pseudo performance pattern different from the performance pattern EZ (for example, "NEXT") is displayed in a temporary stop, etc. may be executed.

In the above form, the effect pattern EZ is temporarily stopped and displayed (in this embodiment, the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number (for example, "2"), and the middle effect pattern EZ2 is displayed as "continue". ”), one unit period in the pseudo-continuous performance is ended, and the next unit period is started by starting the re-fluctuation display of the performance symbol, It is not limited to this. For example, one unit period may end and the next unit period may start by starting the re-fluctuation display of the performance symbols.

The second unit period in the three pseudo-runs of the above format ends, and the start time of the third unit period is "when the next fluctuation cycle starts from a predetermined fluctuation cycle among the plurality of fluctuation cycles". Equivalent to. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the first unit period in two pseudo-runs or three pseudo-runs ends, the start of the second unit period is "the next fluctuation cycle starts from a predetermined fluctuation cycle among multiple fluctuation cycles." It may also be made to correspond to "when it happens." Also, at the end of the first unit period in two pseudo-runs or three pseudo-runs, and the start of the second unit period, and at the end of the second unit period in three pseudo-runs, the start of the third unit period. The time may correspond to "when the next fluctuation cycle starts from a predetermined fluctuation cycle among the plurality of fluctuation cycles."

The second unit period in the three pseudo-runs of the above format ends, and the start time of the third unit period is "when the next fluctuation cycle starts from a predetermined fluctuation cycle among the plurality of fluctuation cycles". Equivalent to. However, it is not limited to this. For example, from the start of the first unit period or the second unit period to the start of the next unit period in a pseudo-continuous performance, "the next fluctuation cycle starts from a predetermined fluctuation cycle among multiple fluctuation cycles. It may be made to correspond to "toki". In addition, the time when a predetermined time (e.g., 3 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the first unit period or the second unit period in a pseudo-continuous performance to the start of the next unit period is "one of multiple fluctuation cycles". It may correspond to "when the next fluctuation cycle starts from a predetermined fluctuation cycle".

At the end of the second unit period in the three pseudo-runs of the above format and the start of the third unit period, the display color (green) of the number of continuation images (production mode) in the number of continuation suggestion production (first suggestion production) When the green light emission color (expectation level mode) of the movable device lamp 60 on the board based on the light emission pattern in the first board movable body performance (second suggestion performance) matches, and the display color (green) of the continuation number image In some cases, the emitted light color (red) of the on-board movable device lamp 60 did not match. However, it is not limited to this. For example, at the end of the second unit period in three pseudo-sequences and the start of the third unit period, it may be sufficient only when the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level state shown in the second suggestion performance match. . In addition, at the end of the second unit period in three pseudo-runs and the start of the third unit period, only if the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level shown in the second suggestion performance do not match. good.

In the above form, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P21, the display color (green) of the number of continuation images in the number of continuation suggestion production and the display color (green) of the number of continuation images in the first board movable body production are Although the mismatch suggesting effect indicating the possibility that the red light emitting colors of the on-board movable device lamps 60 based on the light emitting patterns do not match was not executed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, before the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs based on the variation pattern P1 or P21, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the display color of the number of continuation images in the number-of-continuation suggestion effect (green) and the red light emission color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 based on the light emission pattern in the first board movable body effect may be executed. As a result, it is possible to incite the player that his/her expectation of winning may be extremely high before the third unit period in the three pseudo-runs starts. Therefore, at the start of the third unit period in three pseudo-runs, the on-board movable device lamp 60 is activated based on the display color (green) of the continuation number image in the continuation count suggestion production and the light emission pattern in the first board movable body production. It is possible to further enhance the player's feelings when the red emitted light colors do not match.

As a modification of the above embodiment, for example, the type of continuation number image displayed on the display screen 50a and the type of emitted light color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 may be individually determined by lottery. In that case, if the display color of the continuation count image displayed on the display screen 50a and the emitted light color of the on-board movable device lamp 60 match, the display color of the continuation count image displayed on the display screen 50a and the on-board movable device lamp It is also possible to generate a case in which the 60 emitted light colors do not match. As a result, the type of continuation count image displayed on the display screen 50a and the type of emitted light color of the movable device lamp 60 on the board are determined by drawing lots independently, thereby indicating to the player the degree of expectation of winning. It becomes possible to increase the fun of playing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effects shown in FIGS. 17 to 20 are only examples of effects performed in a pseudo continuous effect in a non-time-saving state, and the present invention is not limited to these. For example, in a pseudo continuous performance in a non-time-saving state, a specific sound may be output from the speaker 610, the frame lamp 212 or the board lamp 54 may be emitted in a specific lighting mode, a hold icon notice, a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, etc. , a notice using an effect image, etc. may be appropriately executed.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous performance that includes only one unit period (a predetermined first number of times) in which the fluctuating display of the performance pattern EZ is performed is referred to as one pseudo-continuous performance, but the present invention is limited to this. Never. For example, a pseudo-continuous performance that includes only one unit period (a predetermined first number of times) in which the variable display of the performance symbol EZ is performed once may be called a "pseudo-non-continuous performance."

In addition, the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern includes a pseudo continuous effect, a continuation count suggestion effect (first continuation count image GA, second continuation count image GB), first board movable body effect, and light emission of the on-board movable device lamp 60. It contained identification information regarding the pattern, second panel movable object performance, etc. (see Figure 12). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the special figure variation pattern may not include identification information regarding the continuation count suggestion effect, the first board movable body effect, the light emission pattern of the on-board movable device lamp 60, the second board movable body effect, etc. In that case, the production control microcomputer 121, for example, in the variation production pattern selection process (S4504), creates a variation production pattern selection table for the second pseudo series, a variation production for the third pseudo series, based on the analysis result of the variation start command. By selecting either the pattern selection table or another table and using the selected variation start command selection table to determine the obtained variation effect pattern extraction random number, the continuous number suggestion effect in the pseudo continuous variation effect, the first The details of the first board movable body performance, the light emission pattern of the on-board movable device lamp 60, the second board movable body performance, etc. may be determined.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a game machine in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may also be configured as a gaming machine (gaming machine) that is controlled to a high probability state. In addition, in the above embodiment, once the high probability state is controlled, the control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game (a so-called fixed variable loop type gaming machine), but the so-called ST machine (probable variable loop type gaming machine) is configured. It may also be configured as a game machine with a number of times cut off. Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine or a spinner type game machine. That is, the invention disclosed in this specification can be suitably applied to gaming machines with various gaming properties, regardless of the gaming properties of the gaming machines.

Further, as the special game state, a small winning game (a special game where the total opening time of the big prize opening is short, such as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. The state in which a small winning game is being executed is called a small winning game state.

Further, there may be a plurality of (for example, two) big winning openings (big winning devices). In this case, the first big winning hole, the first big winning hole sensor that can detect the game ball that entered the first big winning hole, the second big winning hole, and the game ball that entered the second big winning hole. The game machine is equipped with a second big prize opening sensor capable of detecting balls.

In addition, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as the random numbers (judgment information) acquired based on winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, but one random number may be obtained, and based on the random number, determine whether or not it is a jackpot, the type of hit, whether there is reach or not, and the type of fluctuation pattern. That is, the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting winnings and what to determine for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine is configured to be controlled to a jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) with the control condition being that a jackpot has been won and a special symbol indicating the winning has been stopped and displayed. Note that in the above embodiment, winning a jackpot and a special symbol indicating the winning being stopped and displayed corresponds to the "predetermined condition".

11. Inventions shown in the embodiments described above In the embodiments described above, inventions of the following means are shown. In the explanation of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described 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.

<Means A>
The invention related to means A1 is:
Based on the fulfillment of a predetermined condition (a special symbol indicating that a jackpot has been won and the special symbol is stopped and displayed), whether or not to control the special gaming state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player is determined. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that can perform determination,
A production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling a predetermined production;
A movable movable accessory (first board movable body 55k),
The performance control means is
The degree of expectation controlled by the special gaming state is shown in one of a plurality of performance modes (first continuation number image GA, second continuation number image GB, see FIG. 14(A)). A first suggestion effect (continuation number suggestion effect, see FIG. 14(A), FIG. 17(D-1), FIG. 18(D-1), FIG. 20(D-1)) that can be suggested by
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the special game state using the movable accessory is determined by a plurality of degree of expectation modes (emission color (blue) based on emission pattern 1, emission color (green) based on emission pattern 2, emission pattern 3). The second suggestion effect (first panel movable object effect, Fig. 17 (D-1 ), see FIG. 18 (D-1), and FIG. 20 (D-1)).
When the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level shown in the second suggestion performance correspond during a predetermined period (from the start of the variable performance based on the lottery result of one special symbol to the end of the variable performance) (The display screen 50a displays the second continuation number image GB (the character image "3rd time") shown in green, and the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the first board movable body effect is illuminated in green. 12 and 18 (D-1)) does not correspond to the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation mode shown in the second suggestion presentation (a green display is displayed on the display screen 50a). The second continuation number image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in color is displayed, and the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the first board movable body effect is lit in red light emitting color, FIG. 20 (D-1))).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to execute the first suggestion effect that can be suggested by indicating the degree of expectation to be controlled in the special game state in any one of a plurality of effect modes. Furthermore, it is possible to execute a second suggestion performance that can be suggested by indicating the expectation level controlled to a special game state using a movable accessory in one of a plurality of expectation level modes. . Furthermore, during a predetermined period of time, there are cases where the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level mode shown in the second suggestion performance correspond, and cases where the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level mode shown in the second suggestion performance do not correspond. There are cases. This makes it possible to draw the player's attention not only to the first suggestion performance but also to the second suggestion performance using the movable accessory. Therefore, it is possible to make the player guess whether or not the special game state will be controlled based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level shown in the second suggestion performance, increasing the interest in the game. becomes possible.

The invention related to means A2 is:
In the gaming machine according to means A1,
During the predetermined period, if the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation does not correspond to the expectation mode shown in the second suggestion presentation (second continuation number image GB shown in green display color on the display screen 50a (“3rd ” character image) is displayed, and the movable device lamp 60 on the board in the first board movable body effect is lit in red. During the period, if the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level shown in the second suggestion performance correspond (the second continuation number image GB shown in green display color on the display screen 50a (“3rd”) 12 and 18 (D-1)), the above-mentioned special game state This gaming machine is characterized in that it is easily controlled (see FIG. 12, the allocation rate of the variable pattern P1 is set so that the expectation level of winning a jackpot is high).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level mode shown in the second suggestion performance do not correspond in the predetermined period, the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance is better in the predetermined period. It is easier to control the game to a special game state than when the expectation level shown in the second suggestion performance corresponds to the above. As a result, if the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation degree condition shown in the second suggestion presentation do not correspond, it will be better than the case where the presentation appearance shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation degree appearance shown in the second suggestion presentation correspond. It is also possible to make the player understand that there is a high possibility that the game will be controlled to a special gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to draw the attention of the player to whether or not the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level shown in the second suggestion performance correspond to each other, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

The invention related to means A3 is:
In the gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2,
The performance control means is
During the predetermined period, the presentation mode can be changed over a plurality of stages (two stages) in the first suggestive presentation (in the second unit period in three pseudo series, the first continuation shown in blue on the display screen 50a). A number-of-times image GA (character image of "2nd time") is displayed, and in the third unit period of three pseudo-runs, a second consecutive number of times image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in blue on the display screen 50a is displayed. ) may be displayed (see Fig. 12, Fig. 14(A), Fig. 15(A), Fig. 16(A)),
During the predetermined period, the expectation mode can be changed over a plurality of stages (two stages) in the second suggestive performance (in the second unit period in three pseudo series, the on-board movable device in the first board movable body performance The lamp 60 is lit with blue light emission color, and in the third unit period of three pseudo-runs, the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the first board movable body performance may be lit with green light emission color, FIG. , FIG. 14(B), FIG. 15(A), and FIG. 16(A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the performance mode can be changed over a plurality of stages in the first suggested performance during a predetermined period. Further, in the second suggestion performance during a predetermined period, the expectation level can be changed over multiple stages. As a result, in a predetermined period, the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation degree condition shown in the second suggestion presentation correspond, and in that predetermined period, the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation degree condition shown in the second suggestion presentation are made to correspond. It may not be compatible. Therefore, it is possible to make the player interested in the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level shown in the second suggestion performance using movable accessories during a predetermined period, and it is possible to enjoy the game. Become.

The invention related to means A4 is:
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
The performance control means is
During the predetermined period, a pseudo-continuous display including multiple fluctuating cycles (unit periods) (the period from the start of fluctuating display of one special symbol until the special symbol stops displaying is divided into multiple unit periods (fluctuation cycles)) In each unit period, the performance pattern EZ starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the performance pattern EZ is temporarily stopped. It is possible to perform a performance) in which a temporary stop is displayed with ``), and a temporary stop display with medium effect pattern EZ2 is ``Continue''.
When the next fluctuation cycle (the third unit period in three pseudo-runs) starts from a predetermined fluctuation cycle (second unit period in three pseudo-runs) among the plurality of fluctuation cycles, the first suggestion When the performance mode shown in the performance and the expectation level mode shown in the second suggested performance correspond (a second continuation number image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a, The movable device lamp 60 on the board is lit in green light emission color in the first board movable body effect (see FIGS. 12, 16(A), and 18(D-1)), and in the first suggestion effect. If the presentation mode shown does not correspond to the expectation mode shown in the second suggested presentation (the second continuation number image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in green display color is displayed on the display screen 50a, 12, FIG. 16(B), and FIG. 20(D-1)) in which the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the board movable body effect is lit in red light emitting color. It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a pseudo continuous performance including a plurality of fluctuation cycles may be executed in a predetermined period. Furthermore, when the next fluctuation cycle is started from a predetermined fluctuation cycle among a plurality of fluctuation cycles, there are cases where the performance mode indicated by the first suggestion production and the expectation level mode indicated by the second suggestion production correspond; There are cases where the performance mode shown in the suggestive performance and the expectation level mode shown in the second suggestive performance do not correspond. As a result, when the next fluctuation cycle starts from a predetermined fluctuation cycle in a pseudo continuous performance executed in a predetermined period, attention is paid to the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level shown in the second suggestion performance. It becomes possible to do so. Therefore, the player is controlled to a special game state based on the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation mode shown in the second suggestion presentation when the next fluctuation cycle is started in the pseudo continuous presentation. It becomes possible to make the player guess whether the game is true or not, and it becomes possible to add interest to future game developments.

By the way, like the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-210694, it is equipped with performance control means that can control the performance. Furthermore, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, movable accessories are provided within the gaming area. In the game machine of Patent Document 1, various performances can be executed by the performance control means, and using movable accessories, the performance control means can perform various performances in accordance with the performance mode of a predetermined performance executed by the performance control means. Predetermined performance operations are performed at various timings. However, in gaming machines equipped with movable accessories, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in gaming. Therefore, the invention according to the above-mentioned means 1 to 4 uses a display means to display the degree of expectation to be controlled in a special game state in a gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2003-210694 among a plurality of effect modes. , the first suggestion performance that can be suggested by indicating in any one of the performance modes and the expectation level controlled to a special game state using the movable accessory are selected from among a plurality of expectation level modes. A second suggestion performance that can be suggested by indicating a degree manner is executable, and in a predetermined period, the performance manner indicated by the first suggestion performance and the expectation degree manner indicated by the second suggestion performance correspond; The difference is that there are cases where the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation degree mode shown in the second suggestion presentation do not correspond. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that can increase gaming interest (achieve effects).

<Means B>
The invention related to means B1 is
Based on the fulfillment of a predetermined condition (a special symbol indicating that a jackpot has been won and the special symbol is stopped and displayed), whether or not to control the special gaming state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player is determined. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that can perform determination,
A production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling a predetermined production;
Display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying the effect;
A movable movable accessory (first board movable body 55k),
The performance control means is
The degree of expectation to be controlled in the special gaming state using the display means is determined by selecting one of a plurality of performance modes (first continuation number image GA, second continuation number image GB, see FIG. 14(A)). The first suggestion effect (continuation number suggestion effect, see FIG. 14(A), FIG. 17(D-1), FIG. 18(D-1), FIG. 20(D-1)) that can be suggested by showing in the presentation mode of )and,
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the special game state using the movable accessory is determined by a plurality of degree of expectation modes (emission color (blue) based on emission pattern 1, emission color (green) based on emission pattern 2, emission pattern 3). The second suggestion effect (first panel movable object effect, Fig. 17 (D-1 ), see FIG. 18 (D-1), and FIG. 20 (D-1)),
During a predetermined period (from the start of the variable performance based on the lottery result of one special symbol to the end of the variable performance), the performance mode (first continuation number image GA, first continuation number image GA, 2 continuation number image GB, see FIG. 14(A)) and the expectation mode (light emitting color (blue) based on light emitting pattern 1) shown in the second suggestive effect (first plate movable body effect, second plate movable body effect) It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation to be controlled to the special gaming state based on the emission color (green) based on emission pattern 2 and the emission color (red) based on emission pattern 3 (see FIG. 14(B)). This is a gaming machine with special features.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to execute the first suggestion effect that can be suggested by indicating the degree of expectation to be controlled in the special game state in any one of a plurality of effect modes. Furthermore, it is possible to execute a second suggestion performance that can be suggested by indicating the expectation level controlled to a special game state using a movable accessory in one of a plurality of expectation level modes. . Further, during a predetermined period, the degree of expectation to be controlled to a special gaming state may be suggested based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation state shown in the second suggestion performance. This makes it possible to draw the player's attention not only to the first suggestion performance but also to the second suggestion performance using the movable accessory. Therefore, the player is controlled to the special game state based on the expectation level to be controlled to the special game state suggested based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level mode shown in the second suggestion performance. It becomes possible to make the player guess whether the game is true or not, and it becomes possible to increase the interest in the game.

The invention related to means B2 is:
In the gaming machine according to means B1,
The performance control means is
During the predetermined period, the presentation mode can be changed over a plurality of stages (two stages) in the first suggestive presentation (in the second unit period in three pseudo series, the first continuation shown in blue on the display screen 50a). A number-of-times image GA (character image of "2nd time") is displayed, and in the third unit period of three pseudo-runs, a second consecutive number of times image GB (character image of "3rd time") shown in blue on the display screen 50a is displayed. ) may be displayed (see Fig. 12, Fig. 14(A), Fig. 15(A), Fig. 16(A)),
During the predetermined period, the expectation mode can be changed over a plurality of stages (two stages) in the second suggestive performance (in the second unit period in three pseudo series, the on-board movable device in the first board movable body performance The lamp 60 is lit with blue light emission color, and in the third unit period of three pseudo-runs, the on-board movable device lamp 60 in the first board movable body performance may be lit with green light emission color, FIG. , FIG. 14(B), FIG. 15(A), and FIG. 16(A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the performance mode can be changed over a plurality of stages in the first suggested performance during a predetermined period. Further, in the second suggestion performance during a predetermined period, the expectation level can be changed over multiple stages. This makes it possible to increase the possibility that the degree of expectation controlled to the special gaming state will be suggested during the predetermined period based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation state shown in the second suggestion performance. Therefore, it is possible to make the player interested in the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation during a predetermined period and the expectation mode shown in the second suggestion presentation using the operating means, and it is possible to entertain the player. Become.

The invention related to means B3 is:
In the gaming machine according to means B1 or means B2,
The performance control means is
During the predetermined period, a pseudo-continuous display including multiple fluctuating cycles (unit periods) (the period from the start of fluctuating display of one special symbol until the special symbol stops displaying is divided into multiple unit periods (fluctuation cycles)) In each unit period, the performance pattern EZ starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the performance pattern EZ is temporarily stopped. It is possible to perform a performance) in which a temporary stop is displayed with ``), and a temporary stop display with medium effect pattern EZ2 is ``Continue''.
When the next fluctuation cycle (the third unit period in three pseudo-runs) starts from a predetermined fluctuation cycle (second unit period in three pseudo-runs) among the plurality of fluctuation cycles, the first suggestion The performance mode (first continuation number image GA, second continuation number image GB, see FIG. 14(A)) shown in the production (continuation count suggestion production) and the second suggestion production (first panel movable body production, second panel (Movable object effect) (emission color based on emission pattern 1 (blue), emission color based on emission pattern 2 (green), emission color based on emission pattern 3 (red), see FIG. 14(B)) This gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation to be controlled to the special gaming state based on.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the next variable cycle starts from a predetermined variable cycle among a plurality of variable cycles in a pseudo-continuous performance executed in a predetermined period, it is expected to be controlled to a special gaming state. It is possible to execute a first suggestion performance that can be suggested by indicating the degree in one of a plurality of performance modes. In addition, from a predetermined variation cycle among the plurality of variation cycles in the pseudo-continuous performance, the expectation level of being controlled to a special gaming state using movable accessories when the next variation cycle is started is calculated using multiple expectation levels. It is possible to execute a second suggestion performance that can be suggested by indicating one of the expectation modes among the modes. Furthermore, when the next fluctuation cycle starts from a predetermined fluctuation cycle among the plurality of fluctuation cycles, the special gaming state is controlled based on the performance mode shown in the first suggestion performance and the expectation level mode shown in the second suggestion performance. It may suggest the degree of expectation that will be met. As a result, the expectations are controlled to the special game state suggested based on the presentation mode shown in the first suggestion presentation and the expectation mode shown in the second suggestion presentation when the next fluctuation cycle is started in the pseudo continuous presentation. Based on the degree, it becomes possible for the player to guess whether or not the special game state will be controlled, making it possible to add interest to future game developments.

By the way, like the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-210694, it is equipped with performance control means that can control the performance. Furthermore, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, movable accessories are provided within the gaming area. In the game machine of Patent Document 1, various performances can be executed by the performance control means, and using movable accessories, the performance control means can perform various performances in accordance with the performance mode of a predetermined performance executed by the performance control means. Predetermined performance operations are performed at various timings. However, in gaming machines equipped with movable accessories, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in gaming. Therefore, the invention related to the above-mentioned means B1 to B3 uses a display means to display the degree of expectation to be controlled in a special gaming state in a gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2003-210694 among a plurality of production modes. , the first suggestion performance that can be suggested by indicating in any one of the performance modes and the expectation level controlled to a special game state using the movable accessory are selected from among a plurality of expectation level modes. A second suggestion performance that can be suggested by indicating a degree mode is executable, and during a predetermined period, a special game state is established based on the performance mode indicated by the first suggestion production and the expectation mode indicated by the second suggestion production. They differ in that they can suggest the degree of expectation controlled by Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that can increase gaming interest (achieve effects).

PY1... Pachinko gaming machine 1U... Production unit 50... Image display device 50a... Display screen 55... Board movable device 55k... First board movable body 56... Bottom board movable device 56k... Second board movable body 60... Board movable Device lamp 121... Microcomputer EZ for production control... Production pattern

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of determining whether to control a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition,
a production control means capable of controlling a predetermined production;
Equipped with a movable movable accessory,
The movable accessory has a light emitting part that can emit light,
The performance control means is
It is possible to perform a progression direction that can progress through multiple stages,
In the progress performance, a first suggestion performance can be executed that indicates the degree of expectation to be controlled by the special game state by displaying a specific image indicating which stage the stage is in among the plurality of stages;
In the progress performance, by causing the light emitting unit to emit light in one of a plurality of light emitting colors, it is possible to execute a second suggestion performance that suggests the degree of expectation to be controlled in the special game state,
Among the plurality of stages, the color of the specific image displayed in the first suggestion effect up to a predetermined stage and the light emitting color of the light emitting unit in the second suggestion effect are the same, and the next stage after the predetermined stage If the color of the specific image displayed in the first suggestion effect and the emitted light color of the light emitting unit in the second suggestion effect are different in the step,
Among the plurality of stages, the color of the specific image displayed in the first suggestion effect up to the stage next to the predetermined stage is the same as the color of the light emitted from the light emitting unit in the second suggestion effect. , a gaming machine characterized in that the degree of expectation of being controlled to the special gaming state is high .

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