JP7418841B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko game machine as an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, a preview performance is performed that indicates the possibility (win expectation level) that a jackpot game (special game) will be executed. There is something.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-096953

However, since the images displayed in the preview effects are always displayed in color, there is room for improvement in the display in the preview effects.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine that can provide innovative preview effects.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
a game control means capable of executing special games advantageous to players;
A gaming machine comprising: performance control means capable of executing a specific preview performance indicating the possibility that the special game will be executed;
The performance control means is
It is possible to display a specific object moving image showing a specific object integrally configured as a moving image during execution of the specific preview performance,
When displaying the specific object moving image before a predetermined timing during execution of the specific preview performance, a specific part of the specific object is displayed in color, and the specific part of the specific object is different from the specific part. Display non-specific parts in color,
When displaying the specific object moving image at the predetermined timing during execution of the specific preview performance, the specific portion of the specific object is displayed in color while the background image is displayed in monochrome; This gaming machine is characterized in that the non-specific portion of the object is displayed in monochrome .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide an innovative preview effect.

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 an enlarged view of part A shown in FIG. 2, and is a diagram showing display devices included in the gaming machine. 3 is a perspective view of the board decoration unit shown in FIG. 2. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine showing a state in which the title decoration part and the on-board light emitting unit are emitting light. It is a front view of the gaming machine showing a state in which the normal frame upper unit is attached. 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 variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an opening pattern determination table for electric chews. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub-side 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub-side 10ms timer interrupt processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuating production start process. It is a diagram showing a special summon notice performance. It is a diagram showing a monochrome special summon notice performance. It is a diagram showing the flow until reaching reach. It is a diagram showing SP reach that is branched from the armor summoning performance and executed. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flow when a monochrome special summon notice effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the flow when a battle victory performance or a battle defeat performance is performed. This is a summoning notice performance lottery table in the case of strong SP reach. It is a figure which shows the monochrome special summon notice performance of the 1st modification. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a monochrome special summon notice effect of a second modification.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 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 a game board 1, which will be described later, is attached. 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 is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening so that the player can visually confirm 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 FIG. 1, the front door 23 includes an upper decorative part 200 for decorating the upper part of the gaming machine frame 2 on the upper side, and a left decorative part 201 for decorating the left side of the gaming machine frame 2 on the left side. , is provided on the right side with a right side decoration part 202 that decorates the right side of the gaming machine frame 2. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an operating mechanism section 203 on the lower side, which is provided with an operating mechanism for allowing the player to proceed with games and performances. The front door 23 is also provided with a decorative frame lamp 56 and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) that outputs sound.

The operating mechanism section 203 includes a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for firing a game ball with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 34 for storing game balls, and a batted ball supply tray. A surplus ball tray (lower tray) 35 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball tray 34. Further, the operation mechanism section 203 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.

A game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached inside the game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 includes a plate-like member 1A arranged on the front side, and a back unit 1B (various control boards, image display device 50, A unit for attaching harnesses, etc.) is integrated. At the top of the game board 1, an on-board decoration unit 300 is provided. The board decoration unit 300 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, the plate member 1A (game board 1) has a game area 6 surrounded by a rail member 62, in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k flows down. Further, a plurality of game nails for changing the direction in which the game balls flow down in the game area 6 are protruded from the plate member 1A. The plate member 1A is made of transparent synthetic resin. Therefore, the player can visually check the rear side of the plate-like member 1A through the transparent plate-like member 1A. Further, a decorative panel lamp 54 is provided on the plate member 1A and the back unit 1B (not shown).

In the game board 1, an image display device 50 (effect display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6. This image display device 50 is provided in the back unit 1B. 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.

The image display device 50 has a display screen that displays, in addition to the above-described effect symbol variation effect using the effect pattern EZ, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), etc. 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 background images and character images 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.

Near the center of the gaming area 6 and in front of the image display device 50, a center frame portion 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged. The center frame portion 61 is a partition wall that projects forward from a substantially circular opening formed in the center portion of the plate member 1A. That is, the inner side of the gaming area 6 is divided by the center frame portion 61. A stage 61s is formed below the center frame portion 61, and is capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 11, which will be described later. Further, a warp 61w is provided at the lower left portion of the center frame portion 61 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game balls from the exit to the stage 61s.

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, 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.

A gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame portion 61. 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 W1, 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 W1. , referred to as a second flow path W2.

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 W1. 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 flow path W1. Note that since no gate is disposed on the first flow path W1, the electric chew 12D will not be opened when the player is hitting left-handed.

On the other hand, on the second flow path W2, 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 channel W2, 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. 3, a display device 8 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 3, 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. 3), 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.

2. Title Decoration Section Next, the title decoration section 400 will be explained. The title decoration section 400 indicates the title (model name) of the pachinko game machine PY1. The title of this pachinko game machine PY1 is "GIDREAM." Here, problems with the conventional title decoration section will be explained.

Conventionally, the title decoration part is often provided on the upper decoration part 200 of the front door 23 or on the upper part of the game board 1 (plate-like member 1A). Conventionally, when a title decoration part (hereinafter referred to as "board title decoration part") is provided on the upper part of the game board 1, the game board 1 is placed inside the game machine frame 2, and in recent years, the game board Since various game parts (such as the board movable body 55k) are arranged on the game board 1, the arrangement space above the game board 1 is limited. Therefore, there was a problem in that it was difficult to arrange a large disc title decoration part.

Furthermore, when a title decoration section (hereinafter referred to as a "frame title decoration section") is provided in the upper decoration section 200, since the line of sight of the player during gaming is mainly directed toward the gaming area 6 or the image display device 50, , the distance from the player's line of sight to the frame title decoration tends to be long. Therefore, there is a problem in that the frame title decoration part becomes less noticeable to the player.

Furthermore, when expressing a relatively long title such as "GIDREAM", which is the title of this pachinko machine PY1, whether it is a board title decoration part or a frame title decoration part, one character included in the title is must be reduced in size. Therefore, there is a problem in that it is not possible to provide a board title decoration part or a frame title decoration part that has an impact.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to deal with the above-mentioned problems, the title decoration part 400 is formed by both the frame side decoration unit 210 (frame side decoration part) and the board side decoration unit 310 (board side decoration part). I have to. As shown in FIG. 1, the frame side decoration unit 210 is provided in the upper side decoration part 200 so as to face the player, and has a character decoration part 211 that shows the characters "GI" three-dimensionally. ing. The character decoration part 211 has a large number of GI LEDs 212 (frame side light emitting part) and an LED board for causing the GI LEDs 212 to emit light inside a lens made of synthetic resin. Therefore, when the GI LED 212 emits light, the letters "GI" appear to shine on the frame side decoration unit 210.

Here, FIG. 4 shows the board decoration unit 300 shown in FIG. 2 as a perspective view. As shown in FIG. 4, the board decoration unit 300 includes a board side decoration unit 310, an onboard light emitting unit 320, and a base plate 330. The board-side decoration unit 310 is provided at the upper part of the game board 1 so as to face the player, and has a character decoration part 311 that three-dimensionally shows the characters "DREAM". Note that the board-side decoration unit 310 is arranged in front of the gaming area 6. The character decoration part 311 has a large number of DREAM LEDs 312 (board side light emitting part) and an LED board for causing the DREAM LEDs 312 to emit light inside a lens made of synthetic resin. Therefore, when the DREAM LED 312 emits light, the letters "DREAM" appear to shine on the board side decoration unit 310.

The on-board light emitting unit 320 decorates the upper part of the game board 1 (plate-like member 1A) by emitting light, and has three arc parts 321 formed in an arc shape. Note that the on-board light emitting unit 320 is arranged behind the board-side decoration unit 310 and also behind the gaming area 6 (see FIG. 2). The arc portion 321 has a large number of on-board LEDs 322 (specific light emitting means) and an LED board for causing the on-board LEDs 322 to emit light inside a lens made of synthetic resin. Therefore, when the on-board LED 322 emits light, the on-board light emitting unit 320 makes three arcuate lines appear to shine. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper part 321A of the arcuate portion 321 of the on-board light emitting unit 320 is disposed between the frame-side decoration unit 210 and the board-side decoration unit 310 when viewed from the player. .

Thus, in this embodiment, when the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine PY1, the GI LED 212 always emits yellow light, the DREAM LED 312 emits yellow light, and the board LED 322 emits yellow light. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, the letters "GI" appear to shine in yellow on the frame-side decoration unit 210, and the letters "DREAM" appear to shine in yellow on the board-side decoration unit 310. In the light emitting unit 320, three arcuate lines appear to shine in yellow. As a result, the title (specific design) of the pachinko game machine PY1, "GIDREAM", can be displayed to the player in a large and conspicuous manner. In particular, since the letters "GI" and the letters "DREAM" appear to emit light in the same color, it is possible to make the title "GIDREAM" stand out while giving a sense of unity.

According to the title decoration section 400 of this embodiment, since the long title "GIDREAM" is formed by the combination of the frame side decoration unit 210 and the board side decoration unit 310, the board title decoration section 400 is different from the conventional one. Alternatively, it is possible to increase the size of one character compared to the case where the title "GIDREAM" is formed only by the frame title decoration part. Therefore, even with the long title "GIDREAM", it is possible to show the title to the player with an impact.

Here, the reason why the on-board light emitting unit 320 is provided will be explained. As shown in FIG. 1, there is a certain distance in the vertical direction between the frame side decoration unit 210 showing the letters "GI" and the board side decoration unit 310 showing the letters "DREAM". Therefore, if the letters "GI" appear to shine in yellow on the frame-side decoration unit 210 and the letters "DREAM" appear to shine in yellow on the board-side decoration unit 310, then the frame-side decoration unit 210 and the board There is a possibility that the sense of unity with the side decoration unit 310 may not be felt very well.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the upper portion 321A of the arc portion 321 of the on-board light emitting unit 320 is disposed between the frame side decoration unit 210 and the board side decoration unit 310. The upper portion 321A (specific light emitting means) also emits yellow light similarly to the frame side decoration unit 210 and the board side decoration unit 310. As a result, even if there is a certain distance between the frame-side decoration unit 210 and the board-side decoration unit 310, the frame-side decoration unit 210 showing the characters "GI" and the board showing the characters "DREAM" It is possible to maintain a sense of unity with the side decoration unit 310. In other words, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the letters "GI" and the letters "DREAM" are integral in design.

By the way, due to model changes, the title of the pachinko game machine may not be "GIDREAM". Therefore, in this embodiment, the frame side decoration unit 210 of the upper side decoration part 200 of the front door 23 is configured to be detachable from the base part 213 so as to be able to flexibly respond to model changes. In other words, the frame-side decoration unit 210 can be removed from the base portion 213. As shown in FIG. 6, the normal frame upper unit 210A can be attached to the base portion 213 in place of the frame side decorative unit 210. In this way, in the case of a pachinko game machine whose title is not "GIDREAM", that is, in the case of model change, it can be flexibly handled by attaching the normal frame upper unit 210A to the base part 213 as shown in FIG. is possible.

3. 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 a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls effects that are executed as the game progresses. It includes an effect control board 120 (sub-control board) that performs control, a payout control board 170 that performs control regarding 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 is capable of controlling game production using production means (image display device 50, speaker 610, frame lamp 56, board lamp 54, board side decoration unit 310, etc.). Good to have.

The pachinko game machine PY1 also includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the game control board 100, production control board 120, and payout control board 170, and also supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 provides power to the gaming RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the gaming control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance 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 game control microcomputer (game control means) 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. It includes a gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing stored programs, 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 within 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 inside the big winning hole 14, and detects the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14. The general winning hole sensor 10a is provided in each 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 chew solenoid 12s and an AT (attacker) 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 prize 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 production 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 (performance control means) 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123 that stores programs. It includes a performance CPU 122 that executes a program, and a performance I/O port 138 that inputs and outputs 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 are connected to the production control board 120. Connected to the sub-drive board 162 are a GI LED 212, a DREAM LED 312, a panel LED 322, a frame lamp 56, a panel lamp 54, and a panel movable body drive motor 55m. The board movable body drive motor 55m is a motor for moving a board movable body (not shown) provided on the game board 1.

The performance control microcomputer 121 of the performance control board 120 causes 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. 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 may be caused to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

In addition, based on the command received from the game control board 100, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the GI LED 212, DREAM LED 312, board LED 322, frame lamp 56, board lamp 54, etc. via the sub-drive board 162. Controls lamp lighting. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, lighting color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Controls the light emission of (LED). The data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data. In addition, based on receiving a power-on command from the game control board 100 at the time of power-on, the performance control microcomputer 121 lights the GI LED 212, DREAM LED 312, and board LED 322 in yellow via the sub-drive board 162. It is designed to emit light.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the board movable body drive motor 55m via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body, and in order to move the board movable body according to the operation pattern data, the board movable body drive motor 55 m The drive control 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 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 FIG. 7 or FIG. 8 may be configured as one board, or the one board shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. 8 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

4. 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 pattern 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 drawing is 80% for probability variable jackpots and 20% for regular jackpots. However, if you win the jackpot based on the drawing of special drawing 1, a jackpot game with 5 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 to 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.

5. 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 the jackpot random number 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 symbol display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol (i.e., the stop symbol) by the special symbol display 81 becomes a jackpot symbol 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, a fluctuation pattern is determined using a fluctuation pattern table that is determined so that a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is selected more often than a non-time saving state (see FIG. 10). 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. 2) 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 regular 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, it is more advantageous to advance the game if the game ball enters the left game area 6L (see FIG. 2) by hitting the ball 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.

6. Operation of Pachinko gaming machine PY1 Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained based on FIG. 14, and the operation of the performance control microcomputer 121 will be explained based on FIGS. 15 to 18. First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained.

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] The gaming control microcomputer 101 repeats the main-side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14 at short intervals of, for example, 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 generates a jackpot random number used for a jackpot lottery, a jackpot type random number for determining the type of jackpot, a reach random number for deciding whether to enter a reach state in a fluctuation performance, and a fluctuation for determining a fluctuation pattern. Random number update processing is performed to update pattern random numbers, normal symbol random numbers (winning random numbers), etc. used for normal symbol lottery (S101). Note that at least a portion of each random number may be a hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 101.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs input processing (S102). In the input processing (S102), various sensors installed in the pachinko game machine PY1 (first starting hole sensor 11a, second starting hole sensor 12a, big winning hole sensor 14a, general winning hole sensor 10a, etc. (see)) is read, and payout data for paying out prize balls according to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a starting port sensor detection process (S103), a special operation process (S104), and a normal operation process (S105). In the starting port sensor detection process (S103), if the first starting port sensor 11a is ON, various random numbers such as a jackpot random number (jackpot random number, jackpot random number, A symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number (see FIG. 10(A)) are obtained. Further, if the second starting port sensor 12a is ON, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired on the condition that the memory of the second special symbol reservation is less than four. Moreover, if the gate sensor 13a is ON, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 10(B)) is acquired on the condition that the number of stored ordinary symbols is less than 4.

In the special operation process (S104), random numbers such as the jackpot random number obtained in the starting port sensor detection process (S103) are determined, and special symbols are displayed (fluctuating display and stop display) to notify the determination result. . When displaying this special symbol, a fluctuation start command including information on the fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, and a fluctuation stop command is set for the game at the start of the stop display of the special symbol. Set in the output buffer of RAM 104. Note that the fluctuation pattern is determined using a fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 based on determination of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers. If the jackpot is won as a result of the judgment of the jackpot random number, a jackpot game (special game) is performed in which the jackpot 14 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of openings).

Here, as shown in FIG. 12, once the variation pattern is determined, the variation time during which the variable display of the special symbol is executed is also determined. The SP reach (super reach) shown in the remarks column of FIG. 12 is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reaching than a normal reach. The distribution ratio of the table is set so that the expectation level of winning (expectation level of jackpot winning) is higher in SP reach than in normal reach. Among the SP reaches, the distribution ratio of the table is set so that the expectation of winning a jackpot increases in the order of weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach. In this embodiment, the super reach is performed progressively after the normal reach.

Further, in the special operation process (S104), when starting an opening (big hit game), an opening command indicating the start of the opening is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. Further, when starting a round game, a round designation command indicating the start of the round game is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. Further, when starting the ending, an ending command indicating the start of the ending is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the starting port sensor detection process is determined, and the normal symbol is displayed (fluctuating display and stop display) to notify the determination result. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random numbers, if the normal symbol has been won, an auxiliary game is played in which the electric chew 12D is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of openings, see FIG. 13) according to the game state. conduct.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an output process to output the commands etc. set in each of the above-mentioned processes to the production control board 120 etc. (S106). In parallel with the above processing in the game control microcomputer 101, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs the processing shown in FIGS. 15 to 18. Hereinafter, the operation of the production control microcomputer 121 will be explained.

[Sub-side 1ms timer interrupt processing] The production control microcomputer 121 repeats the sub-side 1ms timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 15 at short intervals of 1 msec. Note that the production control microcomputer 121 executes the sub-side 1ms timer interrupt process, and also executes the sub-side 10ms timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16) as described later. As shown in FIG. 15, in the sub-side 1ms timer interrupt processing, input processing is first performed (S201). In the input process (S201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the input section detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 8).

Next, lamp data output processing is performed (S202). In the lamp data output process (S202), in order to make the frame lamp 56 and board lamp 54 emit light at a timing that suits the performance, and to make the GI LED 212, DREAM LED 312, and board LED 322 emit light after the power is turned on, the sub-side The lamp data created in other processing (S305) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing is output to the sub-drive board 162. That is, according to the lamp data, the frame lamp 56, board lamp 54, GI LED 212, DREAM LED 312, and board LED 322 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode.

Next, drive control processing is performed (S203). In the drive control process (S203), a process is performed to move the board movable body at a timing that matches the performance. That is, based on the drive data, the movable board drive motor 55m is driven so that the movable board moves. Then, watchdog timer processing (S204) is performed to reset the watchdog timer, and the present processing ends.

[Sub-side 10ms timer interrupt processing] The performance control microcomputer 121 repeats the sub-side 10ms timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 16 at short intervals of 10 msec. As shown in FIG. 16, in the sub-side 10ms timer interrupt process, first, a received command analysis process, which will be described later, is performed (S301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created in the sub-side 1ms timer interrupt process is stored in the performance RAM 124 as switch data for the 10ms timer interrupt process (S302). Next, a switch process is performed to set the display contents of the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S303).

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs audio control processing (S304). In the audio control process (S304), creation of audio data (data for outputting audio from the speaker 610), output of audio data to the audio control board 161, time management of audio production, etc. are performed. As a result, the speaker 610 outputs audio that matches the performance to be performed.

Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 121 creates lamp data (data that controls the lighting of the frame lamp 56, board lamp 54, GI LED 212, DREAM LED 312, and board LED 322), and creates various production-determining random numbers. Other processing such as updating is executed (S305), and this processing ends.

[Received command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the received command analysis process (S401), the production control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received from the gaming control board 100 (S401). ), if received, mode status setting processing is performed (S402). In the mode status setting process (S402), 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 production control microcomputer 121 can grasp the current gaming state.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command (special chart 1 fluctuation start command or special chart 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S403), and if it has been received, A variable effect start process, which will be described later, is performed (S404).

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special chart 1 fluctuation stop command or special chart 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S405), and if it has been received, Fluctuation performance end processing is performed (S406). In the fluctuating performance end process (S406), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a fluctuating performance end command for ending the fluctuating 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 (S407), and if so, performs opening performance selection processing (S408). In the opening performance selection process (S408), 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 (S409), and if so, performs a round performance selection process (S410). In the round performance selection process (S410), 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 (S411), and if so, performs an ending performance selection process (S412). In the ending performance selection process (S412), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a pattern (content) of the ending performance 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.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 performs other processing (S413) based on received commands other than the above-mentioned commands (for example, processing for performing a customer waiting production 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 (S301) is completed.

[Variable performance start process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the variable performance start process (S404), first, the performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the fluctuation start command (S501). The fluctuation start command specifies information on the special symbol stop symbol data set when the process for determining whether or not it is a jackpot is executed, information on the fluctuation pattern (see Figure 12), and the current gaming state. Contains information, etc. 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 (S502). Subsequently, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable performance are selected (S503). 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 8L, 8C, and 8R (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 (S504). In the variation production pattern selection process (S504), one is selected based on the analysis result of the variation start command from among multiple tables classified according to the type of production mode and the type of variation pattern corresponding to the value of the mode status. Select one table. Then, a variable effect pattern is selected by determining the obtained variable effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table. 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.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 executes a preview performance selection process (S505). In the preview performance selection process (S505), a random number for determining the preview performance is obtained, and a random number is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (type of fluctuation pattern) from among multiple tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach. to select one table. Then, by using the selected table and determining the obtained random number for determining the preview performance, the preview performance is selected. This determines the contents of preview performances such as so-called step-up notice performances, chance-up notice performances, and summon notice performances (normal summon notice performances, special summon notice performances, monochrome special summon notice performances), which will be described later.

Thereafter, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets a variable performance start command for starting the selected performance symbol, variable performance pattern, and preview performance in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124 (S506), and ends this process. When the variable performance start command set in step S506 is transmitted to the image control board 140, a variable performance synchronized with the variable display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a.

7. Summoning Notice Performance Next, the summoning notice performance will be explained. The summoning notice performance is a notice performance suggesting that a strong SP reach will be executed, and is a performance that can be executed after the armor summoning performance. In the armor summoning effect, after reaching the reach, an armor summoning image YS in which the main character brandishes a sword and attempts to transform is displayed on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 22(A). This armor summoning effect (displaying the armor summoning image YS) allows the player to understand the execution of SP reach (weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, strong SP reach), and allows the main character to wear armor. It is designed to make people expect it to transform into the logo character.

When the armor summoning effect shown in FIG. 22(A) is executed, basically the mini character appearance effect shown in FIG. 22(B-1), the normal summoning notice effect shown in FIG. 22(B-2), or A special summon notice performance shown in FIG. 22 (B-3) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 22 (B-1), in the mini-character appearance effect, a mini-character appearance image MK indicating that a two-headed main character has appeared is displayed on the display screen 50a. The mini character appearance effect (display of the mini character appearance image MK) indicates that a weak SP reach (weak SP reach A or weak SP reach B) will be executed, and the player is informed that he or she could not transform into the logo character. It is designed to help you understand. After this mini-character appearance, a mission performance is executed in which the two main characters take on a specific mission. In this mission production, if the two-headed main character succeeds in a specific mission, the player is suggested to win the jackpot, and if the two-headed main character fails in a specific mission, the player It is now being suggested that this is a mistake. In this way, when the mini character appearance effect shown in FIG. 22 (B-1) is executed after the armor summoning effect shown in FIG. You will be disappointed because you will be able to grasp the execution of the mission production that is reach. In this embodiment, various distributions such as fluctuation patterns are set so that the expectation of winning when the mini character appearance effect is executed is 10%.

As shown in FIG. 22 (B-2), in the normal summoning preview performance, a logo character appearance image RK indicating that a logo character in which the main character is wearing armor is displayed on the display screen 50a. The normal summon notice performance (display of logo character appearance image RK) indicates that a strong SP reach will be executed, and the player is made to understand that he has transformed into the logo character. After this normal summoning preview performance, a battle performance in which the logo character fights an enemy character is executed (see FIG. 23(D)). In this battle performance, if the logo character wins over the enemy character (see Figure 24 (A-1)), the player is suggested that he has won the jackpot (see Figure 24 (B-1)), and the logo character is the enemy character. If the character is defeated (see FIG. 24 (A-2)), it is suggested to the player that he/she has lost (see FIG. 24 (B-2)). In this way, when the normal summoning notice performance shown in FIG. 22 (B-2) is executed after the armor summoning performance shown in FIG. Therefore, they are hoping to win the jackpot. In this embodiment, various distributions such as fluctuation patterns are set so that the expectation of winning when the normal summoning notice effect is executed is 30%.

As shown in FIG. 22 (B-3), in the special summon notice performance, a space background image HB showing the universe is displayed on the display screen 50a, and a logo character appears on a horse. A special appearance image R1 shown in FIG. The special summon notice performance, like the normal summon notice performance, indicates that a strong SP reach will be executed, and allows the player to understand that he has transformed into a logo character. However, in this embodiment, various distributions such as fluctuation patterns are set so that the expectation of winning when the special summoning notice effect is executed is 50%. In other words, the expectation level of winning is set to be higher when the special summoning notice effect is executed than when the normal summoning notice effect is executed. Therefore, when the special summoning notice performance shown in Figure 22 (B-3) is executed after the armor summoning performance shown in Figure 22 (A), the player can only execute the strong SP reach with high expectation of winning. Since the player understands that the expectation of winning is higher than the normal summoning notice performance, he or she has high expectations for winning the jackpot.

Here, the special summon notice effect will be explained in detail with reference to FIG. 19. When the special summon notice effect is started, as described above, the space background image HB and the special appearance image R1 are displayed on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 19(A). In the space background image HB, various planets and outer space are shown in color. Note that the space background image HB is an image excluding the special appearance image R1 among the images displayed on the display screen 50a. The special appearance image R1 is displayed superimposed on the space background image HB on the display screen 50a, and is composed of a character part g1 (character part) and a sword part k1 (item part). The character part g1 of the special appearance image R1 shows a golden logo character and a golden horse approaching from a distance, and the sword part k1 of the special appearance image R1 shows a golden logo character supported in the left hand of the logo character. It represents a sword.

After the special appearance image R1 shown in FIG. 19(A) is displayed, the space background image HB and the close-up image R2 are displayed on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 19(B). The space background image HB shown in FIG. 19(B) is similar to the space background image HB shown in FIG. 19(A), and various planets and outer space are shown in color. Note that the space background image HB shown in FIG. 19(B) is an image excluding the close-up image R2 among the images displayed on the display screen 50a. The close-up image R2 is displayed on the display screen 50a, superimposed on the space background image HB, and is composed of a character part g2 and a sword part k2. The character portion g2 of the close-up image R2 shows a golden logo character and a golden horse that appear close and enlarged, and the sword portion k2 of the close-up image R2 is swung up by the left hand of the logo character. It represents a golden sword.

After the close-up image R2 shown in FIG. 19(B) is displayed, the space background image HB and the image R3 just before the decision are displayed on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 19(C). The space background image HB shown in FIG. 19(C) is similar to the space background image HB shown in FIG. 19(B), and various planets and outer space are shown in color. Note that the space background image HB shown in FIG. 19(C) is an image excluding the image R3 immediately before determination among the images displayed on the display screen 50a. The pre-decision image R3 (prior object image) is displayed on the display screen 50a, superimposed on the space background image HB, and is composed of a character portion g3 and a sword portion k3. The character part g3 (non-specified part) of the image R3 immediately before the decision shows a golden logo character with its left hand lowered and a golden horse kicking its front legs up, and the character part g3 (non-specific part) of the image R3 just before the decision is made. The specific part) shows a golden sword extending downward from the logo character's left hand.

After the image R3 just before the final decision shown in FIG. 19(C) is displayed, the space background image HB and the final pose image R4 are displayed on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 19(D). The space background image HB shown in FIG. 19(D) is similar to the space background image HB shown in FIG. 19(C), and various planets and outer space are shown in color. Note that the space background image HB shown in FIG. 19(D) is an image excluding the fixed pose image R4 among the images displayed on the display screen 50a. The fixed pose image R4 is displayed on the display screen 50a, superimposed on the space background image HB, and is composed of a character part g4 and a sword part k4. The character part g4 of the fixed pose image R4 shows a golden logo character with its left hand extended toward the front (display screen 50a side) and a golden horse kicking its front legs up. The sword part k4 shows a golden sword extending toward the front by the left hand of the logo character.

In this way, the special summon notice performance ends by displaying the fixed pose image R4 shown in FIG. 19(D). After that, a battle effect in which the logo character fights the enemy character is executed (see FIG. 23(D)). In this battle performance, if the logo character wins over the enemy character (see Figure 24 (B-1)), the player is suggested to win the jackpot (see Figure 24 (C-1)), and the logo character is defeated by the enemy character. If the character is defeated (see FIG. 24 (B-2)), it is suggested to the player that he/she has lost.

By the way, the main feature of the special summon notice performance is to show the player a fixed pose image R4 shown in FIG. 19(D). In particular, in the fixed pose image R4, the sword part k4, which represents the golden sword that extends furthest to the front, is emphasized. However, even if the design developer intends to particularly emphasize the sword portion k4 in the fixed pose image R4, there is a possibility that the player may not accurately understand the emphasis on the sword portion k4.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to deal with the above-mentioned problems, a monochrome special summon notice effect can be executed. The monochrome special summon notice performance will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 20. The monochrome special summon advance notice performance, similar to the special summon advance notice performance described above, is started after reaching and after the armor summon performance shown in FIG. 22(A). Then, the monochrome special summon preview performance indicates that a strong SP reach will be executed.

Here, as can be seen from the comparison between the monochrome special summon notice performance shown in FIG. 20 and the special summon notice performance shown in FIG. 19, the space background image HB and special appearance image R1 shown in FIG. The space background image HB and close-up image R2 shown in B), the space background image HB and the image R3 immediately before the decision shown in FIG. 20(C), and the space background image HB and special appearance image R1 shown in FIG. 19(A), The space background image HB and close-up image R2 shown in FIG. 19(B) are the same as the space background image HB and the image R3 immediately before determination shown in FIG. 19(C). In other words, the monochrome special summon advance notice effect is the same as the special summon advance notice effect until the image shown in FIG. 20(D) is displayed.

In this way, in the monochrome special summon notice performance, after the final image R3 shown in FIG. 20(C) is displayed, the monochrome space background image HBx and the monochrome final image are displayed on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 20(D). Pose image R4x is displayed. In the monochrome space background image HBx (specific background image) shown in FIG. 20(D), various planets and outer space are shown in monochrome (a color composed of white or black). However, even when the player looks at the monochrome space background image HBx, he or she can recognize the displayed content (that various planets and outer space are shown).

Furthermore, the monochrome fixed pose image R4x (specific object image) shown in FIG. It consists of Note that the monochrome space background image HBx shown in FIG. 20(D) is an image excluding the monochrome fixed pose image R4x among the images displayed on the display screen 50a. The monochrome character part g4x (non-specific part) of the monochrome determined pose image R4x is expressed in monochrome with the logo character extending its left hand toward the front (display screen 50a side) and in monochrome with the front leg being kicked up. It shows a horse. However, even if the player looks at the monochrome character part g4x, he or she can recognize the displayed content (the logo character with his left hand extended toward the front and the horse kicking up his front legs). On the other hand, the sword portion k4 (specific portion) of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x is the same as the sword portion k4 of the fixed pose image R4 shown in FIG. 19(D). That is, in the sword portion k4 of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x, a golden sword is shown extending toward the front by the left hand of the logo character.

Thus, in the monochrome fixed pose image R4x, only the sword part k4 is displayed in color, and the monochrome character part g4x other than the sword part k4 is displayed in monochrome. Therefore, it is possible to particularly emphasize and show the sword portion k4, which indicates the sword extending furthest to the front, of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x to the player. Further, on the display screen 50a, the monochrome space background image HBx other than the monochrome fixed pose image R4x is also displayed in monochrome. Therefore, among the parts (images) visible on the display screen 50a, only the sword part k4 is colored, so it is possible to make the sword part k4 appear even more emphasized.

By the way, in the preview performances of pachinko gaming machines, colors often indicate high expectations for winning the jackpot. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, regarding the display color of the hold icon HA, the blue color has a higher expectation of winning the jackpot than the default white color, and the green color has a higher expectation of winning the jackpot than the blue color. , the red color has a higher expectation of winning the jackpot than the green color, the gold color has a higher expectation of winning the jackpot than the red color, and the rainbow color has a higher expectation of winning the jackpot than the gold color. It suggests. Note that the rainbow-colored pending icon HA suggests that winning the jackpot is confirmed. In this way, in pachinko gaming machines, including this pachinko gaming machine PY1, blue, green, red, gold, and rainbow colors are generally colors that indicate the expectation of winning the jackpot, and especially gold is the color that suggests the probability of winning the jackpot. This gives players the impression that their expectations of winning are extremely high.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20(D), only the sword portion k4 of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x and the monochrome space background image HBx appears to be shining in gold. In other words, the sword part k4 is not a color unrelated to the color that indicates the degree of expectation of winning, but is the same color as the color that indicates the degree of expectation of winning, and is particularly gold, which makes it highly anticipated that the player will win the jackpot. Therefore, for players who mainly see only the sword part k4 that shines in gold, the monochrome special summon notice effect can give them the impression that they have a particularly high expectation of winning the jackpot, and it is a novel feature. It is possible to make it seem like it is a preview performance.

In this embodiment, various distributions such as fluctuation patterns are set so that the expectation of winning when the monochrome special summon notice effect is executed is 65%. In other words, the expectation level of winning is set to be higher when the monochrome special summon notice effect is executed than when the special summon notice effect is executed. Therefore, the player who sees the monochrome final pose image R4x and the monochrome space background image HBx shown in FIG. 20(D) after the final final pose image R3 and space background image HB shown in FIG. 20(C) will receive a special summon notice. It is possible to give a greater sense of exhilaration by having the player grasp the execution of the monochrome special summon notice performance rather than the performance. Note that the flow after the monochrome special summon advance notice performance is completed is the same as the flow after the above-described special summon advance notice performance has ended, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

By the way, in the past, among a plurality of effect images displayed simultaneously on the display screen 50a, a certain effect image was sometimes displayed in color, and other effect images were displayed in monochrome. However, in the past, it has not been possible to display a part of an integrally (continuously) configured object in color and display the other part in monochrome. In contrast, in this embodiment, only a part (the sword part k4 showing the sword) of one object (in this embodiment, the integral logo character, horse, and sword) shown in the monochrome fixed pose image R4x is used. is in color, and the other parts (monochrome character part g4x, ie, the logo character and the horse) are in monochrome. In this way, this embodiment has a technical feature of emphasizing only a part of an integrally (continuously) constructed object.

8. Control Example Next, an example of control when a monochrome special summon notice effect is executed will be described. As a precondition, it is assumed that the game ball is in a normal game state and the game ball flowing down the game area 6 enters the first starting port 11. In this case, the game control microcomputer 101 detects various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variable pattern random numbers (see FIG. 10(A))) through the starting port sensor detection process (S103). get. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 determines random numbers such as the acquired jackpot random number through special operation processing (S104), and selects a fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Here, the selected variation pattern is assumed to be variation pattern P1 indicating a strong SP reach jackpot. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 displays special symbols (fluctuating display and stop display) and sets a fluctuation start command including information on the fluctuation pattern P1 in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

When the production control microcomputer 121 of the production control board 120 receives the above-mentioned variation start command, it executes a variation production start process (S404) to be described later by a received command analysis process (S301). In addition, in the variation production start process (S404), the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the received variation start command and grasps that the variation pattern P1 indicating a strong SP reach jackpot has been selected. Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines the combination of performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable performance to be "555" through the selection of performance symbols (S503). Subsequently, it is assumed that the performance control microcomputer 121 selects a variable performance pattern in which a battle performance is executed after a reach, through a variable performance pattern selection process (S504).

Here, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines the type of preview performance through a preview performance selection process (S505). At this time, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the summon advance notice effect lottery table shown in FIG. 25 because the variation pattern indicates the execution of a strong SP reach. As can be seen from FIG. 25, if the variation pattern indicates the execution of a strong SP reach (variation patterns P1, P31, P11, P41), the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the summon notice performance lottery table shown in FIG. is used to determine the type of summoning notice performance.

As shown in FIG. 25, the distribution ratio is set to increase in the order of monochrome special summoning notice performance<special summoning notice performance<normal summoning notice performance. Therefore, when the variation patterns P1, P31, P11, and P41 indicating the execution of strong SP reach are selected, the frequency of execution increases in the order of monochrome special summon notice performance<special summon notice performance<normal summon notice performance. On the other hand, as described above, the order of monochrome special summoning notice performance>special summoning notice performance>normal summoning notice performance is set so that the expectation of winning the jackpot increases. As described above, among the summoning notice performances, the monochrome special summoning notice performance has the lowest execution frequency and is therefore rarely executed, but has the highest expectation of winning a jackpot. As a result, it is possible to give the player, who has seen the monochrome special summon notice performance, a great sense of exhilaration that feels like a premium.

Returning to the explanation of the preview presentation selection process (S505). In the preview performance selection process (S505), the production control microcomputer 121 determines that execution of the monochrome special summon preview performance has been determined by determining the acquired random number for determining the preview performance using the summon notice performance lottery table. . Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets a variable performance start command for starting the selected performance symbol, variable performance pattern, and preview performance in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124. As a result, when the image control board 140 receives the above-described variable effect start command, the variable effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 21 to 24.

That is, first, as shown in FIG. 21(A), on the display screen 50a, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start to be displayed in a variable manner while the daytime background image H1 indicating the normal gaming state is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 21(B), with the daytime background image H1 displayed on the display screen 50a, the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed as reach indicating "5↓5". Become a form. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 22(A), an armor summoning image YS is displayed as an armor summoning effect on the display screen 50a. This armor summoning effect (display of the armor summoning image YS) makes the player pay attention to which SP reach will be executed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (B-3), a space background image HB in which various planets are shown in color in outer space is displayed on the display screen 50a. Furthermore, a special appearance image R1 is displayed, which is composed of a character part g1 showing a golden logo character and a golden horse approaching from a distance, and a sword part k1 showing a golden sword supported in the left hand of the logo character. be done. As a result, the player is made aware of the execution of a strong SP reach with a high expectation of winning, and is also made to think that a special summoning notice performance with a higher expectation of winning than a normal summoning notice performance has been executed, giving a great sense of elation. It is possible to give.

Next, as shown in FIG. 23(A), while the space background image HB is displayed on the display screen 50a, a character portion g2 showing a golden logo character and a golden horse that can be seen enlarged in close proximity. and a sword portion k2 showing a golden sword raised by the left hand of the logo character. A close-up image R2 is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 23(B), while the space background image HB is displayed on the display screen 50a, a golden logo character with its left hand lowered and a golden horse kicking its front legs up are displayed. A pre-determined image R3 is displayed, which is composed of a character part g3 shown in the figure and a sword part k3 showing a golden sword extending downward by the left hand of the logo character. Here, until the point in time shown in FIG. 23(C), the player does not know which of the special summon advance notice performance or the monochrome special summon advance notice performance will be executed. However, since the special summoning notice performance is executed more frequently than the monochrome special summoning notice performance, the player generally thinks that the special summoning notice performance will be executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 23(C), a monochrome space background image HBx showing various planets and outer space in monochrome is displayed on the display screen 50a. Furthermore, at this time, a monochrome character part g4x showing a logo character expressed in monochrome with its left hand extended toward the front (display screen 50a side) and a horse expressed in monochrome with its front legs kicked up; A monochrome fixed pose image R4x is displayed, which is composed of a sword part k4 showing a golden sword extending toward the front with the left hand. As a result, only the sword portion k4 representing the golden sword suddenly appears to the player, making it possible to give a strong impact to the golden sword. Then, the player can be made to understand that a monochrome special summon notice performance has been executed, rather than a special summon notice performance, and it is possible to give a great sense of elation.

When the monochrome special summoning rehearsal performance is thus completed, a battle performance is started on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 23(D). In the battle performance, a battle image BA in which a logo character and an enemy character fight is displayed. Since the variable pattern P1 (see FIG. 12) indicating a strong SP reach jackpot is selected, a battle victory effect is executed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 24 (A-1). Ru. In the battle victory effect, a battle victory image WI indicating that the main character has won against the enemy character is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 24 (B-1), on the display screen 50a, with the daytime background image H1 being displayed, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed at "555", which is the jackpot mode. do. In this way, it is suggested to the player that he has won the jackpot.

In addition, if the fluctuation patterns P11 and P41 indicating strong SP reach loss are selected, after the battle performance shown in FIG. 23(D), the display screen 50a will appear as shown in FIG. 24(A-2). Then, a battle defeat effect is executed. In the battle defeat effect, a battle defeat image LO indicating that the main character has won against the enemy character is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 24 (B-2), on the display screen 50a, with the daytime background image H1 being displayed, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed at "565", which is the reach loss mode. do. In this way, it is suggested to the player that he has lost.

9. Effects of the Present Embodiment As described above in detail, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the monochrome fixed pose image R4x shown in FIG. 20(D) is displayed during the execution of the monochrome special summon notice performance. , the sword part k4 is displayed in gold, while the monochrome character part g4x is displayed in monochrome. Therefore, it is possible to make only the sword part k4 stand out among the specific object integrally composed of a logo character, a horse, and a sword, and it is possible to provide an innovative preview effect.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, while the monochrome special summon notice effect is being executed, the monochrome space background image HBx is displayed together with the monochrome fixed pose image R4x, as shown in FIG. 20(D). At this time, the sword part k4 of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x is displayed in gold, while the monochrome character part g4x and the monochrome space background image HBx of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x are displayed in monochrome. Therefore, on the display screen 50a, it is possible to make only the sword part k4 of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x stand out even more, and it is possible to provide an innovative preview effect.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20(D), when the monochrome fixed pose image R4x is displayed, the sword part k4 is colored gold, which indicates the expectation of winning a jackpot. Displayed in the same color. Therefore, it is possible to make the sword part k4 even more prominent, and it is possible to provide an innovative preview effect.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the image R3 just before the decision is displayed as shown in FIG. Displayed in gold. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20(D), when the monochrome fixed pose image R4x is displayed, the sword part k4 is displayed in gold, while the monochrome character part g4x is displayed in monochrome. Therefore, as time passes, only the sword part k4 becomes visible, making it possible to provide a novel preview effect.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the frame-side decoration unit 210 and the board-side decoration unit 310 form a combination design of "GIDREAM". Therefore, compared to the case where the design "GIDREAM" is formed only by the frame side decoration unit, or the case where the design "GIDREAM" is formed only by the board side decoration unit, the "GIDREAM" will be larger and more conspicuous. It is possible to form a design that says, ”.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the design of the combination "GIDREAM" formed by the frame side decoration unit 210 and the board side decoration unit 310 indicates the title of the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, it is possible to form the title ("GIDREAM") of the pachinko game machine PY1 in a large and conspicuous manner.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. LED 312 (see FIG. 4) together with the title "GIDREAM" emit light in yellow (same color). Thereby, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity due to the design of the combination "GIDREAM".

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. The upper part 321A of 321 is arranged. A panel LED 322 (see FIG. 4) is provided on the upper portion 321A. As a result, even if there is a certain distance between the frame-side decoration unit 210 and the board-side decoration unit 310, the upper part 321A of the on-board light emitting unit 320, the frame-side decoration unit 210, and the board-side decoration unit 310 are connected. By emitting light in yellow, which is the same color, it is possible to maintain a sense of unity due to the design of the "GIDREAM" combination.

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.

In the above form, in the monochrome special summon preview performance, as shown in FIG. 20(D), when the fixed pose image R4 is displayed, the golden sword part k4 is always shown, and there is only one performance pattern. It was only. However, a plurality of types (for example, three types) of performance patterns may be provided, as in the monochrome special summon notice performance of the first modified example described below.

Based on FIG. 26, the monochrome special summon notice effect of the first modification will be explained. In FIG. 26A, when the monochrome space background image HBx is displayed on the display screen 50a, the first monochrome determined pose image R4a is displayed. The first monochrome determined pose image R4a is displayed superimposed on the monochrome space background image HBx, and is composed of a monochrome character part g4x and a first sword part k4a. In the first sword portion k4a of the first monochrome determined pose image R4a, a red sword is shown extending toward the front with the left hand of the logo character. In this way, the first sword portion k4a, which is red, indicates the degree of expectation of winning. In the following, the monochrome special summon notice performance shown in FIG. is set to .

In FIG. 26(B), when the monochrome space background image HBx is displayed on the display screen 50a, the second monochrome determined pose image R4b is displayed. The second monochrome determined pose image R4b is displayed superimposed on the monochrome space background image HBx, and is composed of a monochrome character portion g4x and a second sword portion k4b. In the second sword portion k4b of the second monochrome determined pose image R4b, a golden sword is shown extending toward the front by the left hand of the logo character. In this way, the golden second sword part k4b suggests the degree of expectation of winning. Hereinafter, the monochrome special summon notice performance shown in Figure 26(B) will be referred to as the "second monochrome special summon notice performance", and in the second monochrome special summon notice performance, the expectation level of winning the jackpot will be 65%. is set to . In short, the second monochrome special summon notice performance of the modified example is the same as the monochrome special notice performance of the present embodiment described above.

In FIG. 26C, when the monochrome space background image HBx is displayed on the display screen 50a, the third monochrome determined pose image R4c is displayed. The third monochrome determined pose image R4c is displayed superimposed on the monochrome space background image HBx, and is composed of a monochrome character part g4x and a third sword part k4c. In the third sword portion k4c of the third monochrome determined pose image R4c, a rainbow-colored sword is shown extending toward the front by the left hand of the logo character. In this way, the third sword part k4bc, which is rainbow-colored, suggests the degree of expectation of winning. Hereinafter, the monochrome special summon notice performance shown in Figure 26(C) will be referred to as the "third monochrome special summon notice performance", and in the third monochrome special summon notice performance, the expectation level of winning the jackpot will be 100%. is set to . In other words, the third monochrome special summon notice performance indicates to the player that winning the jackpot is certain.

As explained above, in the first modified example, the first monochrome special summon notice performance shown in FIG. 26(A) is executed as the monochrome special summon notice performance, and the second monochrome special summon notice performance shown in FIG. 26(B) is executed. There are cases in which a special summon advance notice performance is executed and cases in which a third monochrome special summon advance notice performance shown in FIG. 26(C) is executed. Therefore, when the monochrome special summon notice effect is executed, which one of the first monochrome fixed pose image R4a, the second monochrome fixed pose image R4b, and the third monochrome fixed pose image R4c will be displayed to the player? It is possible to draw attention to In other words, does only the red first sword part k4a stand out as shown in FIG. 26(A), or does only the golden second sword part k4b stand out as shown in FIG. 26(B)? As shown in (C), it is possible to increase the game interest of the monochrome special summon notice performance by drawing attention to whether only the rainbow-colored third sword part k4c stands out.

In particular, in the first modified example, when the third monochrome determined pose image R4c is displayed as shown in FIG. It is possible to make the player understand that he or she has won the jackpot while showing the player the winning of the jackpot. In this way, it is possible to make the winning of the jackpot seem more emphasized to the player, giving him a great sense of elation.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20(D), when the monochrome space background image HBx and the monochrome fixed pose image R4x are displayed, the monochrome special summon preview effect ends. In other words, the sword part k4 of the monochrome pose image R4x is made to stand out only at the final timing of the monochrome special summon preview performance. However, the timing at which the sword part k4 of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x stands out is not related to the final timing of the monochrome special summon notice performance (specific notice performance), but may be at the beginning timing, the middle timing, etc., and may be changed as appropriate. It is possible.

For example, as in the second modification shown in FIG. 27, a monochrome special summon notice performance may be performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 27(A), the space background image HB and the immediately before-decision image R3 are displayed on the display screen 50a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 27(B), a monochrome space background image HBx and a monochrome determined pose image R4x are displayed on the display screen 50a. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27(C), the space background image HB and the immediately after decision image R5 are displayed on the display screen 50a, and the monochrome special summon preview effect ends. Immediately after the decision image R5 is displayed on the display screen 50a, superimposed on the space background image HB, and is composed of a character part g5 and a sword part k5. The character part g5 of the image R5 immediately after the decision is made shows a golden logo character with its left hand extended toward the front (display screen 50a side) and a golden horse kicking its front legs up. The sword part k5 shows a golden sword extending diagonally downward to the left by the left hand of the logo character.

In this way, in the monochrome special summon preview performance of the second modification, as shown in FIG. As shown in 27(C), the space background image HB, the character portion g5 and the sword portion k5 of the image R5 immediately after determination are visible in color. Therefore, by emphasizing the sword part k4 of one object (logo character, horse, and sword) for a moment during the execution of the monochrome special summon preview performance, it is possible to provide an innovative preview performance. be.

In the above embodiment, the sword portion k4 of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x is made to stand out at the final timing of the monochrome special summon preview performance (specific preview performance). However, during the execution of the monochrome special summon preview performance, the monochrome space background image HBx and the monochrome fixed pose image R4x are always displayed on the display screen 50a, so that the sword part k4 of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x is always clearly visible. It's okay.

In the above form, the monochrome special summon preview performance (specific preview performance) in which the sword part k4 (specific part) of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x (specific object image) stands out is performed after the reach, and the SP reach (battle performance, etc.) ) is executed before it starts. However, the execution timing of the specific preview performance may be before the reach or during the execution of the SP reach, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, in the specific preview effect, a cut-in image may be temporarily inserted into the display screen 50a. That is, in the specific preview performance, the space background image HB and the monochrome fixed pose image R4x may be temporarily inserted as cut-in images into the variable performance being executed on the display screen 50a.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20(D), the monochrome fixed pose image R4x (specific object image) is composed of a monochrome character part g4x (non-specific part) and a sword part k4 (specific part). did. However, the specific portion and the non-specific portion configured by the specific object image are not limited to the monochrome character portion g4x and the sword portion k4, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the specific part may be a part showing a logo character (character part), and the non-specific part may be a part showing a sword and a horse (non-character part).

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20(D), the monochrome character portion g4x (specific portion) is gold (color). However, the color of the specific portion is not limited to gold, and may be any color, such as silver or brown, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20(D), the monochrome determined pose image R4x (specific object image) shows a specific object in which a logo character, a horse, and a sword are integrated. However, the specific object is not limited to the logo character, the horse, and the sword, and can be changed as appropriate as long as it can be recognized as being configured integrally (continuously). For example, a specific object image shows the entire appearance of a certain character, and even if the specific part is the face of the character and the non-specific part is the part other than the face of the character. good.

In the above embodiment, various planets and outer space are shown in monochrome in the monochrome space background image HBx (specific background image), as shown in FIG. 20(D). However, what is shown in the specific background image is not limited to various planets and outer space, and can be changed as appropriate as long as it can be recognized as a background.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20(D), the monochrome character part g4x (non-specific part) of the monochrome fixed pose image R4x and the monochrome space background image HBx (specific background image) are arranged in monochrome (white and black). (composed color). However, the non-specific part and the specific background image only need to be composed of white or black instead of color, and may be grayscale, only white, or only black, and can be changed as appropriate. It is. Furthermore, the non-specific portion and the specific background image do not need to be colored white or black as long as they are in a form that is less conspicuous than the specific portion (for example, in a mosaic form). This is because even in this case, only a specific portion can be highlighted.

In the above embodiment, the design of the combination formed by the frame-side decoration unit 210 (frame-side decoration part) and the board-side decoration unit 310 (board-side decoration part) is based on the pachinko game machine PY1 (model name) called "GIDREAM". The title is now shown. However, the title indicated by the combination design is not limited to "GIDREAM", and can be changed as appropriate as long as it is a title related to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, for example, the title may be a title related to lines appearing in the pachinko game machine PY1 or a title related to a character appearing in the pachinko game machine PY1. Here, in the above embodiment, in order to make the long six-character title "GIDREAM" large and conspicuous, the frame side decoration unit 210 (frame side decoration part) and the board side decoration unit 310 (board side decoration part) are provided. Ta. However, the number of characters in the title is not limited to six characters, and can be changed as appropriate. However, from the viewpoint of making a long title stand out, it is better to use a title with four or more characters. Note that title means title, title, title, or designation.

In the above embodiment, the title is shown in the design of the combination formed by the frame-side decoration unit 210 (frame-side decoration part) and the board-side decoration unit 310 (board-side decoration part). However, the design of the combination is not limited to that indicating the title, and can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, for example, it may be a combination of characters, a combination of items, a combination of characters, a combination of symbols, a combination of figures, etc.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. Both the board side light emitting part (see Figure 4) emit yellow light (same color). However, the GI LED 212 (frame side light emitting section) and the DREAM LED 312 (board side light emitting section) may emit light in the same color (for example, blue) that is different from yellow. In addition, both the GI LED 212 provided in the frame side decoration unit 210 and the DREAM LED 312 provided in the board side decoration unit 310 change the emitting color depending on the high expectation of winning the jackpot. It may be changed.

In the above-mentioned form, as shown in FIG. I made it emit light in the same color. However, the GI LED 212 and the DREAM LED 312 may emit light in different colors. In this case, "GI" indicated by the frame-side decoration unit 210 and "DREAM" indicated by the board-side decoration unit 310 form a combined design ("GIDREAM"), and each appears with a different luminescent color. It is possible to provide a novel appearance. Note that neither the frame-side decoration unit 210 nor the board-side decoration unit 310 can be seen to emit light, or even if either the frame-side decoration unit 210 or the board-side decoration unit 310 is made to appear to emit light. good.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a combination design ("GIDREAM") is always formed by the frame side decoration unit 210 (frame side decoration part) and the board side decoration unit 310 (board side decoration part). It was to so. However, when at least one of the frame side decoration part and the board side decoration part is configured to be movable, the frame side decoration part and the board side decoration part form a combined design depending on the position; There may be cases where the combination does not form a design.

In the above embodiment, a combination design ("GIDREAM") is formed by two members: the frame-side decoration unit 210 (frame-side decoration part) and the board-side decoration unit 310 (board-side decoration part). However, a combined design is formed by three members: the frame side decoration part, the board side decoration part, and the frame side member provided on the game machine frame 2 or the board side member provided on the game board 1. You can do it like this. Alternatively, a design may be formed by combining four or more members.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, an on-board LED 322 (specific A light emitting means) was provided so that the GI LED 212, the DREAM LED 312, and the upper panel LED emitted light in the same color (yellow). However, the specific light emitting means only needs to be provided between the frame side decoration part and the board side decoration part when viewed from the player, and does not necessarily need to be provided on the game board 1. That is, the specific light emitting means may be provided in the gaming machine frame 2.

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 a special game, 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, 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. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (a reel-type gaming machine, a pachi-slot gaming machine).

Furthermore, the slot machine may be of any type. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A type slot machine) in which the number of medals earned is increased by winning a big bonus or regular bonus, the state in which bonuses such as the big bonus or regular bonus are being executed corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases medals during special game periods such as ART (Assist Replay Time) and AT (Assist Time) where you can win small prizes frequently, the state during ART and AT corresponds to a special game state. In addition, on a normal machine, the control condition for entering the special gaming state is that after winning a big bonus or regular bonus, a combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus must appear on the activated winning line. It is derived and displayed as a display result of the reel. In addition, for ART machines and AT machines, the control condition for entering the special gaming state is, for example, after winning the ART or AT execution lottery and playing the specified number of games, the timing for ART or AT activation is reached. be.

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.

The invention related to means A1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player;
A gaming machine comprising performance control means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a specific notice performance (monochrome special summon notice performance) that indicates the possibility that the special game will be executed (the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot). (Pachinko machine PY1),
The performance control means is
A specific object image (monochrome fixed pose image R4x) showing a specific object (integrated logo character, horse, and sword) can be displayed during execution of the specific preview performance,
When displaying the specific object image, a specific part (sword part k4) of the specific object is displayed in color (gold), while a non-specific part (monochrome character part g4x) different from the specific part of the specific object is displayed. ) is displayed in a color (monochrome) consisting of white or black (see FIG. 20(D)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when a specific object image is displayed during execution of a specific preview performance, a specific part of the specific object is displayed in color, while a non-specific part of the specific object is displayed in white or white. Displayed in a color consisting of black. Therefore, it is possible to highlight only a specific part of the specific object shown in the specific object image, and it is possible to provide an innovative preview effect.

The invention related to means A2 is
In the gaming machine according to means A1,
The performance control means is
A specific background image (monochrome space background image HBx) can be displayed together with the specific object image during execution of the specific preview performance,
When displaying the specific object image, the specific part (sword part k4) is displayed in color (gold), while the non-specific part (monochrome character part g4x) and the specific background image (monochrome space background image HBx) are displayed. ) is displayed in a color consisting of white or black (monochrome).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific background image is displayed together with the specific object image during execution of the specific preview effect. At this time, a specific part of the specific object is displayed in color, a non-specific part of the specific object is displayed in a color consisting of white or black, and the background image is displayed in a color consisting of white or black. is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make only a specific part of a specific object stand out even more, and it is possible to provide an innovative preview effect.

The invention related to means A3 is:
In the gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2,
The performance control means is
The specific part is displayed in the same color (gold) as the color (gold) that suggests the possibility that the special game will be executed, while the non-specific part is displayed in a color consisting of white or black (monochrome). This is a gaming machine that features:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the specific object image is displayed, the specific portion is displayed in the same color as the color that indicates the possibility that a special game will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to make a specific part stand out even more, and it is possible to provide an innovative preview effect.

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
Before displaying the specific object image during execution of the specific preview performance, a preliminary object image (immediate-before-decision image R3) indicating the specific object can be displayed;
When displaying the preliminary object image (immediately before decision image R3), the specific part (sword part k3) and the non-specific part (character part g3) of the specific object are displayed in color (gold) (Fig. 20(C))).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the preliminary object image is displayed during the execution of the specific preview performance, the specific portion and the non-specific portion are displayed in color. Thereafter, when the specific object image is displayed, the specific portion is displayed in color, while the non-specific portion is displayed in a color composed of white or black. Therefore, as time passes, only a specific portion becomes more prominent, making it possible to provide a novel preview effect.

Here, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2016-096953, a preview effect indicating the possibility (winning expectation level) of a jackpot game (special game) being executed may be executed. However, since the images displayed in the preview effects are always displayed in color, there is room for improvement in the display in the preview effects. Therefore, the invention according to the above-mentioned means A1 to A4 provides a gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2016-096953, in which the performance control means can display a specific object image showing a specific object during execution of a specific preview performance. , when displaying a specific object image, a specific part of the specific object is displayed in color, while a non-specific part of the specific object that is different from the specific part is displayed in a color consisting of white or black. There is a difference. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing an innovative preview effect (achieve an effect).

The invention related to means B1 is
a gaming machine frame (2) including a frame-shaped base frame part (outer frame 22) and an opening/closing part (inner frame 21 and front door 23) that can be opened and closed with respect to the base frame part;
a game board (1) provided inside the game machine frame;
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) including a board-side decoration part (board-side decoration unit 310) provided on the game board,
A frame-side decoration part (frame-side decoration unit 210) provided in the gaming machine frame,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the frame-side decoration part and the board-side decoration part form a combined design ("GIDREAM") (see FIG. 1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a combination design is formed by the frame side decoration part and the board side decoration part. Therefore, it is possible to form a design that is larger and more conspicuous than when the design is formed only by the frame-side decoration or when the design is formed only by the board-side decoration.

The invention related to means B2 is:
In the gaming machine according to means B1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the design of the combination indicates a title ("GIDREAM") related to the gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to form a title related to the gaming machine in a large and conspicuous manner.

The invention related to means B3 is:
In the gaming machine according to means B1 or means B2,
The frame side decoration part is provided with a frame side light emitting part (GI LED 212) that can emit light,
The board side decoration part is provided with a board side light emitting part (DREAM LED 312) that can emit light,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the frame-side light-emitting section and the board-side light-emitting section can cause the combined design to emit light in the same color (yellow).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the frame side light emitting part provided in the frame side decoration part and the board side light emitting part provided in the board side light emitting part cause the combined design to emit light in the same color. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity due to the design of the combination.

The invention related to means B4 is:
In the gaming machine according to means B3,
A specific light emitting device (board LED 322) capable of emitting light is provided between the frame side decoration part and the board side decoration part when viewed from the player,
In the gaming machine, the specific light emitting means (board LED 322), the frame side light emitting section (GI LED 212), and the board side light emitting section (DREAM LED 312) can emit light in the same color. be.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific light emitting means is provided between the frame side decoration part and the board side decoration part when viewed from the player. Therefore, even if there is a certain distance between the frame side decoration part and the board side decoration part, the specific light emitting means, the frame side light emitting part, and the board side light emitting part emit light in the same color, making the combination unique. It is possible to maintain a sense of unity through design.

By the way, in the game machine described in JP-A-2007-185438, a board-side decoration part is provided on the top of the game board. This board-side decorative part forms a design showing "12" and is designed to enhance the decorative effect of the gaming machine. Here, in recent game machines, various parts are mounted on the game board, so the arrangement space is limited. Therefore, even if a design is formed using only the board-side decorative portion as in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to form a large and conspicuous design. Therefore, the invention related to the above-mentioned means B1 to B4 provides a frame-side decorative portion provided on the gaming machine frame and a board side provided on the game board for the gaming machine described in JP-A No. 2007-185438. The difference is that the decorative part forms a combined design. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of forming a large and conspicuous design (achieve an effect).

PY1...Pachinko game machine 1...Game board 2...Game machine frame 50...Image display device 50a...Display screen 121...Production control microcomputer 210...Frame side decoration unit 212...LED for GI
310... Board side decoration unit 312... LED for DREAM
322...LED for board

Claims (2)

a game control means capable of executing special games advantageous to players;
A gaming machine comprising: performance control means capable of executing a specific preview performance indicating the possibility that the special game will be executed;
The performance control means is
It is possible to display a specific object moving image showing a specific object integrally configured as a moving image during execution of the specific preview performance,
When displaying the specific object moving image before a predetermined timing during execution of the specific preview performance, a specific part of the specific object is displayed in color, and the specific part of the specific object is different from the specific part. Display non-specific parts in color,
When displaying the specific object moving image at the predetermined timing during execution of the specific preview performance, the specific portion of the specific object is displayed in color while the background image is displayed in monochrome; A game machine characterized in that the non-specific portion of the object is displayed in monochrome . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the specific object moving image is displayed at the predetermined timing during execution of the specific preview effect, the specific portion is provided closer to the viewer than the non-specific portion. .

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