JP7445312B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine typified by a pachinko gaming machine.

In conventional gaming machines, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (jackpot game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, a determination is made when a game ball enters the starting hole (entering the ball), and a round game with opening of the big winning hole is performed as a special game. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by placing game balls in the grand prize opening. The result of the determination is shown to the player by the manner in which the symbols are stopped by displaying the symbols in a variable manner and then in a stopped state in the symbol display means.

Furthermore, in the game machine, a dialogue production in which a character speaks a dialogue is performed. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 listed below, a girl character appears, and lines spoken by the girl character (for example, "You did it!") are displayed as speech bubbles.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-108919

There is room for improvement in terms of performance. By incorporating improved effects, it is expected that the game will become more interesting.

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

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes a determination means for determining whether to enter a special game state advantageous to the player, and a performance execution means capable of executing a performance, and the performance execution means is , based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a character preview in which a plurality of characters appear in sequence, and when all of the plurality of characters appear in the character preview, which one of the plurality of characters It is characterized by the fact that it sometimes utters lines.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of gaming through performance.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of gaming states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small win game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is an explanatory diagram showing the types of production modes. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SPSP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of parts related to control of the gaming machine. This is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of a look-ahead determination table. This is a specific example of a symbol determination table. It is a front view of the second grand prize opening. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a main control section. This is a specific example of a symbol A determination table. It is a time chart showing the flow of a small winning game. This is a specific example of a variation pattern A determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of the production flow of the special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the relief reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a first specific example of a production control section. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a reach symbol promotion notice selection table. It is an explanatory diagram showing how a ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice is performed in SP reach. It is an explanatory view showing how a reach symbol promotion notice is performed in a relief reach. It is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of the performance flow of the special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory view showing a second specific example of the production control section. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a performance pattern of a character SU preview, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a character SU preview selection table. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a selected character preview. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a final character preview. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a main control board according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the back side of the gaming machine. It is a front view showing a 7-segment display. It is a figure which shows the over-winning ball prevention function. It is a figure which shows the reset of the difference number of balls. (A) is a diagram showing a performance mode in the case of an over-prize ball abnormality, and (B) is a diagram showing a performance mode in the case of a magnetic detection abnormality. (A) is a diagram showing an over-prize ball preview image, and (B) is a diagram showing a game stop preview image. (A) is a diagram in which a purple-framed image is displayed when the player is in a high-probability, high-base gaming state, and (B) is a diagram in which a red-rimmed image is displayed in a high-probability, high-base gaming state. be. (A) is a diagram showing when the special reset switch is pressed, and (B) is a diagram showing when one hour has elapsed in the customer waiting state. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of input processing. It is a flowchart of difference ball number measurement processing. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of customer waiting measurement processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of gaming state management processing. It is a flowchart of output processing. It is a flowchart of outer end signal output processing. It is a figure which shows the excessive prize ball prevention function in the modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reset of the difference number of balls in the modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the case where the difference number of balls is displayed on a 7 segment display in the modification of 4th Embodiment. They are a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a small hit symbol type determination table, a losing symbol type determination table, and a reach determination table according to the fifth embodiment. This is a determination table for jackpot symbol types and small win symbol types according to the fifth embodiment, and is a table for explaining types of jackpots and small wins. It is a determination table of losing symbol types according to the fifth embodiment, and is a table explaining types of losing. It is a table showing the types of a hit determination table, a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and an electric chew opening pattern table according to the fifth embodiment. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to a fifth embodiment. It is a flowchart of gaming state management processing according to a fifth embodiment. It is a figure explaining the outline of the game flow of the gaming machine concerning a 5th embodiment. It is a figure etc. which shows the display screen of each production mode based on 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the RUSH entry performance based on 5th Embodiment.

Examples of embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In each referenced figure, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and overlapping explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, in order to simplify the description, by writing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc. for the symbols or codes may be omitted or May be abbreviated. Further, when there is an arbitrary flowchart described below, in the flowchart, the execution order of the plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed or executed in parallel as long as there is no inconsistency in the processing contents.

The first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later, but first, the basic embodiment that is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 refer to the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Furthermore, "front" is the direction from the pachinko machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko machine PY1, and "back" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko machine PY1 toward the pachinko machine PY1. shall be.

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1. Structure of the gaming machine First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

The pachinko game machine PY1 includes an outer frame 22 attached to an island structure of a pachinko hall, and a front door 23 attached to the outer frame 22 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board 1 is mounted, and a front frame 23m that is attached to the game board mounting frame 2A so as to be openable and closable. Further, the front frame 23m includes a transparent plate 23t having transparency, and it is possible to visually recognize the game board 1 from the front (player side) via the transparent plate 23t.

The front door 23 also includes an upper tray 34 for storing game balls, and a handle 72k for shooting game balls onto the game board 1. The upper tray 34 is installed at the lower part of the front door 23 and stores game balls to be supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right part of the front door 23, and when the player operates the handle 72k, game balls stored in the upper tray 34 are launched onto the game board 1.

The front door 23 also includes a speaker 52 that can output a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 that can emit light in a predetermined color, and a frame movable body 58k that can operate in a predetermined operation mode. The speakers 52 are installed at the upper left and upper right of the front door 23, and output, for example, BGM (back ground music), sound effects, and the like. The frame lamps 53 are installed on the left and right sides of the front door 23 around the transparent plate 23t, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58k is installed above the front door 23. Further, the frame movable body 58k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 1, for example. Note that the movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than vertical movement.

The front door 23 also includes a normal button 40 that can be operated by the player, and a special button 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are comprised of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a gripping part, and the like. The normal button 40 includes a lamp (not shown) that can emit light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) that can vibrate in a predetermined vibration manner, and is configured to be able to emit light using the lamp. It is configured to be able to vibrate using a vibration motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 includes a lamp (not shown) that can emit light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) that can vibrate in a predetermined vibration manner, and is configured to be able to emit light using the lamp. In addition, it is configured to be able to vibrate using a vibration motor. Note that the normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured as a cross key, a touch panel, etc. .

2. Structure of Game Board Next, the structure of the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A will be explained using FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1.

The game board 1 includes a game area 6 into which game balls shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, a game nail (not shown) that changes the downward direction of the game ball is installed, and a winning device that allows the game ball to win (enter or pass) is installed. The winning device includes a general winning hole 10, a first starting hole 11, a second starting hole 12, a gate 13, a first big winning hole 14, and a second big winning hole 15. Each winning device is equipped with a detection sensor that detects entry or passage of a game ball.

The first starting port 11 is installed at the lower part of the game area 6 so that game balls can enter the game ball. When game balls enter the first starting port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34. Furthermore, when the game ball enters the first starting port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, which will be described later. The first starting port 11 is configured such that ease of entry of the game ball remains unchanged.

The second starting port 12 is installed at the lower part of the gaming area 6 and below the first starting port 11 so that game balls can enter the ball. When a game ball enters the second starting port 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, one game ball) into the upper tray 34 as a prize ball. Furthermore, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, in the same way as when the game ball enters the first starting port 11. The second starting port 12, unlike the first starting port 11, includes an opening/closing member 12k and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown) that can be opened and closed. By opening and closing the opening/closing member 12k using an opening/closing solenoid, the pachinko game machine PY1 can be set to a closed state (closed state) in which game balls do not enter the second starting port 12 or are difficult to enter, and a closed state that is lower than the closed state. The second starting port 12 is set to either an open state (open state) in which game balls can easily enter the ball.

The gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6 so that game balls can pass through. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, which will be described later. Note that the pachinko game machine PY1 does not pay out prize balls to the upper tray 34 even if the game balls pass through the gate 13.

The first big prize opening 14 is installed at the lower right part of the game area 6 so that game balls can enter the game ball. When a game ball enters the first big winning hole 14, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34. The first big prize opening 14 includes a first opening/closing door 14k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening/closing door 14k using an opening/closing solenoid, thereby switching between a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 14 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first prize opening 14. Put it in either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible.

The second grand prize opening 15 is installed at the lower right part of the gaming area 6 and below the first grand prize opening 14 so that a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the second large winning hole 15, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34. The second big prize opening 15 includes a second opening/closing door 15k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). By opening and closing the second opening/closing door 15k using an opening/closing solenoid, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be switched between a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second grand prize opening 15 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. Put it in either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible.

The general prize opening 10 is installed at the lower left and lower right of the gaming area 6 so that game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34.

In addition, an out port 19 is installed at the bottom of the gaming area 6, and any of the general winning port 10, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14, and the second big winning port 15 is installed. Game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through the outlet 19.

The game board 1 also includes an image display device 50 that can display a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 that can emit light in a predetermined color, and a movable body 55k on the board that can operate in a predetermined operation mode. do. The image display device 50 is installed in the center of the game board 1, and includes a display section 50a composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like. The panel lamp 54 is installed above the display section 50a, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display section 50a. The on-board movable body 55k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Note that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k may be other than vertical movement.

Furthermore, the game board 1 includes display devices 8 for notifying the status of the pachinko game machine PY1. The display devices 8 are installed at the lower left part of the game board 1, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. Pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the gaming status of pachinko gaming machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special symbols, variable display and stop display of regular symbols, variable display and stop display of regular symbols, 1, number of special drawings 2, number of regular drawings, etc.) are notified to the player.

3. Basic Game Next, the basic game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing special figure games and regular figure games using game balls fired by operating the handle 72k.

3-1. Special figure game Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or a game ball enters the second starting port 12, and acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination. A jackpot determination is made based on. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs variable display of special symbols depending on the result of the jackpot determination. The mode of variable display of the special figure (also referred to as "variable display time") differs depending on the type of variation pattern described later.

The right to receive a jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the obtained random number value. The jackpot determination is to determine whether or not to play a jackpot game, and when playing a jackpot game, it is determined that the player has won the jackpot, and when playing a small win game, it is determined that the player has won a small win. If you do not do this, you will lose.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 determines a jackpot by hitting the game ball into the first starting hole 11, it displays a first special symbol in a variable manner. The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which two LEDs at the upper left of the display devices 8 blink. When the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern has elapsed, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the first special symbol in a manner that indicates the result of the jackpot determination. The modes of the stop display of the first special drawing include a mode indicating a jackpot win (for example, two LEDs at the top left are lit) and a mode indicating a small win (for example, only one LED at the top left is lit). , and a mode indicating a loss (for example, only the other LED at the upper left is lit).

On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 determines a jackpot by hitting the game ball into the second starting hole 12, it displays a variable second special symbol. The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which two LEDs at the lower left of the display device 8 blink. When the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern has elapsed, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the second special symbol in a manner that indicates the result of the jackpot determination. The second special figure can be stopped and displayed in two ways: one that indicates a jackpot win (for example, two LEDs at the bottom left are lit) and one that indicates a small win (for example, only one LED at the bottom left is lit). , and a mode indicating a loss (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, if the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead determination described later, and reserves the right to receive the acquired jackpot determination from the special figure 1. be memorized as . On the other hand, if the game ball enters the second starting slot 12 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a pre-read judgment and stores the acquired right to receive the jackpot judgment as special figure 2 reservation. do. The pachinko game machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number of toku-zu 1-reserved and toku-zu 2-reserved (for example, 4 toku 1 and 4 toku 2). The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a jackpot determination for the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold after the special figure is stopped and displayed. In addition, when special figure 1 reservation and special figure 2 reservation are stored at the same time, the jackpot determination for special figure 2 reservation may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination for special figure 1 reservation may be performed. The jackpot determination may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which they are stored.

Pre-reading judgment is to judge in advance whether or not a jackpot game will be played (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot judgment) before the jackpot judgment is performed. A pre-read win is assumed, and if a jackpot game is not played, a pre-read non-win is assumed. Note that when multiple types of variation patterns can be determined, a variation pattern preliminary determination may be performed in which a variation pattern to be determined is determined in advance in the pre-read determination.

Pachinko game machine PY1 notifies the player of the number when storing special symbol 1 reservation or special symbol 2 reservation. The number of reserved special figures 1 is notified, for example, by lighting or blinking of the two LEDs at the top of the display 8, and when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1", only one LED lights up and the special figure 1 is not displayed. When the number of 1 reservations is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the number of special symbols 1 reservations is "3", only one LED blinks, and when the number of special symbols 1 reservations is "4", Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the number of reserved special drawings 2 is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of the two LEDs at the middle and lower part of the display device 8, and when the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "1", only one LED lights up, When the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "2", only two LEDs light up, and when the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "3", only one LED blinks, and when the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "4", only one LED lights up. Sometimes only two LEDs flash.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stopping and displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating a jackpot win. The jackpot game is a game in which a round game in which the first jackpot 14 or the second jackpot 15 is opened is played a plurality of times (for example, 10 times), although the details will be described later. The jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player because an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity for a prize ball) is given by opening the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15. Note that the jackpot game ends when all of the plurality of round games are played.

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a small winning game after stopping and displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating a small winning. The small winning game is a game in which the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), although the details will be described later. The small winning game is an advantageous game for the player because an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity for a prize ball) is given by opening the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15.

3-2. When a game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, and performs a hit determination based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of common symbols depending on the result of the hit determination.

The hit determination is to determine whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and when the auxiliary game is performed, it is determined that the game has won, and when the auxiliary game is not performed, it is determined that the game is a loss.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of common symbols when a winning determination is made based on the winning of a game ball at the gate 13. The variable display of the ordinary map is a display in which a plurality of LEDs at the upper right of the display device 8 blink. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the regular symbols, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the regular symbols in a manner that indicates the result of the hit determination. There are two modes for displaying the stoppage of the common map: a mode indicating a win (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode indicating a loss (for example, only one LED is lit).

Furthermore, when a game ball enters a prize at the gate 13 during the variable display of a common symbol, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the acquired right to receive a winning determination as a pending common symbol. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of storing up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of reserved games. After the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the regular game, it performs a hit determination on the pending regular game.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the number of reserved symbols, it notifies the player of the number. The number of reserved maps is notified by lighting up multiple LEDs on the lower right side of the display device 8. For example, when the number of reserved maps is "1", only one LED lights up, and the number of reserved maps is "1". 2'', only two LEDs are lit.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stopping and displaying the normal game in a manner that indicates winning. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3.5 seconds), which will be described in detail later. In the auxiliary game, opening of the second starting port 12 provides an opportunity for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 (an opportunity for a prize ball, an opportunity to acquire the right to receive a jackpot determination), so the game is It is an advantageous game for everyone.

4. Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 3(A). FIG. 3(A) is a diagram showing possible gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 3(A), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a "low probability low base gaming state" (also referred to as "normal gaming state"), a "low probability high ``base gaming state'' (also referred to as ``time-saving gaming state''), ``high probability low base gaming state'' (also referred to as ``probability gaming state''), and ``high probability high base gaming state'' (also referred to as ``probability variable gaming state''). It is possible to make it possible to take any one or more of the four types of gaming states.

The "low probability low base gaming state" is the gaming state in the initial state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the pachinko game machine PY1, the gaming state can be brought to an initial state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as a "RAM clear switch") (not shown) provided on the back side of the front door 23.

The "low probability high base gaming state" is a gaming state that may occur after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving termination condition is satisfied. The predetermined time saving end conditions include that a jackpot game is played and that the number of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200 times).

Furthermore, the "low probability high base gaming state" may also be possible when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low probability low base gaming state". A specific loss includes a loss for a specific number of times when all jackpot determinations are a loss for a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 900 times), and a specific percentage of losses in the jackpot determination (for example, 1/200). ) is included. The pachinko game machine PY1 enters a "low probability high base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special symbol that resulted in a specific loss (after the special symbol is stopped and displayed). In this case, the "low probability high base gaming state" also continues until the predetermined time saving termination condition is satisfied, similar to the case where the "low probability high base gaming state" is changed after the jackpot gaming state.

The "high probability low base gaming state" is a gaming state that can occur after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined probability ending condition is satisfied. The predetermined potential end conditions include that a jackpot game is played and that the number of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200 times). Furthermore, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability low base gaming state" is set. good.

The "high probability high base gaming state" is a gaming state that can occur after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined variable probability ending condition is satisfied. The predetermined variable probability ending conditions include that a jackpot game is played and that the number of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). In addition, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability high base gaming state" is set. good.

"Low probability low base game state" and "low probability high base game state" belong to the normal probability state where the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is normal probability (for example, 1/300), and "high probability low base game state" The "state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" belong to a high probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/30). Therefore, the "high probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are more advantageous to the player than the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "low probability high base gaming state" in terms of jackpot winning probability. It can be said that it is in a gaming state.

In addition, the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state" are states in which the game ball does not enter the second starting hole 12 or is difficult to enter the prize (for example, it does not become a winning prize in the hit determination, or it becomes difficult to win). "low probability high base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state" belong to the non-time saving state (such as a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively short), and "low probability high base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state" The game ball belongs to a time-saving state in which it is easy to win a prize (for example, a state in which it is easy to win in a hit determination, or a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning a game ball into the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are the "low probability low base gaming state". It can be said that this gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the "gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state."

In addition, the non-time saving state is a state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 12 or it is difficult to enter the prize, so the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state" are the states in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 12. On the other hand, the time-saving state is a state in which it is easier for game balls to enter the second starting port 12 than in the first starting port 12, so it is considered a "low probability high base game". It can be said that the "state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are gaming states in which a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting hole 12 than in the first starting hole 11.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state and the high probability state can be changed by operating a setting change switch (not shown) provided on the back of the front door 23. The setting change switch is, for example, a dip switch that can be switched to three stages: upper stage, middle stage, and lower stage. When the setting change switch is in the upper row, it is called "setting 1," when the setting change switch is in the middle row, it is called "setting 2," and when the setting change switch is in the lower row, it is called "setting 3." In "Setting 1", the probability of winning the jackpot in the normal probability state is the first probability (for example, 1/300), and the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability state is the second probability (for example, 1/30). In addition, "Setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the normal probability state is higher than the first probability, and the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability state is higher than the second probability. This is a high fourth probability (for example, 1/28). In addition, "Setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. This is a high sixth probability (for example, 1/26). Note that the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate within the range of increasing in the order of "Setting 1" < "Setting 2" < "Setting 3".

5. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game played by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 3(B) and FIG. 4(A). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 plays any one of four types of jackpot games: "jackpot game Wα,""jackpot game Xα,""jackpot game Yα," and "jackpot game Zα." It is possible to play one or more types of jackpot games.

The "jackpot game Wα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "high probability high base game state" and continues until α number of round games are completed. α is an integer from 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first grand prize opening 14 or the second grand prize opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Wα", the round game is played any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

The "jackpot game Xα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "low probability high base game state" and continues until α number of round games are completed. α is an integer from 2 to 10, and the pachinko game machine PY1 opens either the first grand prize opening 14 or the second grand prize opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Xα", the round game is played any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

The "jackpot game Yα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "high probability low base game state" and continues until α number of round games are completed. α is an integer from 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first grand prize opening 14 or the second grand prize opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Yα", the round game is played any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

The "jackpot game Zα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "low probability low base game state" and continues until α number of round games are completed. α is an integer from 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first grand prize opening 14 or the second grand prize opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Zα", the round game is played any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

In addition, in "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", and "jackpot game Zα", only the first big prize opening 14 may be opened for all round games. However, only the second major prize opening 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first major prize opening 14 may be opened for some round games, and the remaining round games may be opened. The second grand prize opening 15 may be opened for the player. In both the round game in which the first grand prize opening 14 is opened and the round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened, an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball) is given. Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player.

"Jackpot game Wα" and "Jackpot game Yα" belong to the so-called fixed-variable jackpot games in which the gaming state becomes a high probability state, and "Jackpot game Xα" and "Jackpot game Zα" belong to so-called probability-variable jackpot games in which the gaming state becomes a normal probability state. Usually belongs to jackpot games. Therefore, it can be said that "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" are jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" in terms of subsequent jackpot winning probability, and "jackpot game A jackpot gaming state in which either "Jackpot Game Wα" or "Jackpot Game Yα" is played is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a jackpot gaming state in which either "Jackpot Game Xα" or "Jackpot Game Zα" is played. I can say that.

In addition, "Jackpot Game Wα" and "Jackpot Game Xα" belong to so-called jackpot games with electric support where the gaming state is in a time-saving state, and "Jackpot Game Yα" and "Jackpot Game Zα" are in a non-time-saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric support no jackpot game. Therefore, "Jackpot game Wα" and "Jackpot game Xα" are related to the subsequent second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the subsequent second starting port 12), "Jackpot game Yα" and " It can be said that it is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot Game Zα", and the jackpot game state in which either "Jackpot Game Wα" or "Jackpot Game Xα" is played is "Jackpot Game Yα" or "Jackpot Game Zα". It can be said that this is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a jackpot gaming state in which either one of the above occurs.

Here, the flow of the jackpot game will be explained. FIG. 4(A) is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, a jackpot game in which only the first jackpot 14 is opened will be exemplified.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), when the jackpot game starts after the special drawings are stopped and displayed, a jackpot opening (also referred to as "jackpot OP") is first set. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round of the round game is started. The round game continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) passes or until a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) enter the first grand prize opening 14. When the first round game ends, an inter-round interval (also referred to as "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and when the round IT ends, the second round of the round game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the 10th round game) ends, a jackpot ending (also referred to as "jackpot ED") is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. Note that either or both of the jackpot OP and the jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small Win Game Next, the small win game played by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 3(B) and FIG. 4(B). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of playing a small winning game as a game different from a jackpot game. A small winning game is a game in which the game state is not changed after that, unlike a big winning game. For example, if a small winning game is played in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues even after the small winning game. Pachinko game machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in a small winning game.

FIG. 4(B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. Here, a small winning game in which only the first big prize opening 14 is opened will be exemplified. As shown in FIG. 4(B), when the small winning game starts after the special symbols are stopped and displayed, a pre-opening interval (also referred to as "pre-release IT") is first set. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first grand prize opening 14 is opened. The opening of the first big winning hole 14 continues until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the first big winning hole 14. When the opening of the first big prize opening 14 is completed, a post-opening interval (also referred to as "post-opening IT") is set. The post-release IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and one small winning game ends when the post-release IT ends. Note that either or both of the pre-release IT and post-release IT may not be set. Further, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, small winning games may not be played.

7. Auxiliary Game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 3(B) and 4(C). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the jackpot game and the small win game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the jackpot game and the small win game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second starting port 12 changes depending on the game state. For example, when the auxiliary game is performed in a non-time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 12 changes depending on the game state. While the second starting port 12 opens, when an auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 opens for a second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) that is longer than the first opening time. .

FIG. 4(C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4(C), when the auxiliary game starts after the normal figure is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 12 opens. The second starting port 12 is opened until a predetermined time period (the first opening time in a non-time-saving state, the second opening time in a time-saving state) or until a predetermined number of openings (for example, four) have elapsed. This continues until the game ball enters the second starting port 12. When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, a post-opening interval (also referred to as "post-opening IT") is set. The post-release IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and one auxiliary game ends when the post-release IT ends.

8. Performance Next, the performance performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 5 to 12. The pachinko game machine PY1 can set different performance modes depending on the game state. In each performance mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 operates on various performance devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable body on the board) that the pachinko game machine PY1 has. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.), it is possible to perform the effects shown below.

8-1. Performance Mode First, the performance mode will be explained using FIG. 5. The production mode is a division of production (or a superordinate attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set a customer waiting performance mode, a normal performance mode, a variable probability performance mode, a time-saving performance mode, and a jackpot performance mode as performance modes.

In the customer waiting production mode, special symbols are stopped and displayed in "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state". This is an effect mode that may be set when the special figure is being displayed (when the variable display of the special figure is not being performed). In the customer waiting performance mode, it is suggested to the player that the player is waiting for the variable display of special symbols. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a customer waiting performance while the customer waiting performance mode is set. The customer waiting performance is a performance in which a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 5(A-1). Furthermore, when the normal button 40 is operated while the pachinko game machine PY1 is displaying the customer waiting demonstration video G100, the pachinko game machine PY1 changes the settings related to the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 5 (A-2). A setting screen G101 for performing the above may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko game machine PY1 allows settings regarding the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1 while displaying the setting screen G101. The settings related to the effect include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a (also referred to as "light amount setting"), the frequency setting of the effect to be performed (also referred to as "effect setting"), and the like.

The normal performance mode is a performance mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state". In the normal performance mode, it is suggested to the player that the game is in a non-time saving state. In the normal production mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 having a background representing a mountain scenery on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5(B-1). Note that the background displayed in the normal production mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The variable probability performance mode is a performance mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "high probability high base game state". In the variable probability performance mode, it is suggested to the player that the game is in a high probability state and a time saving state. In the variable probability performance mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a variable probability background image G103 representing the universe on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-2). Note that the background displayed in the variable probability production mode is not limited to only the variable probability background image G103, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that may be set over variable display of special symbols once or multiple times in the "low probability high base game state". In the time-saving performance mode, it is suggested to the player that the game is in a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time-saving effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a time-saving background image G104 with a background representing the sky on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-3). Note that the background displayed in the time-saving production mode is not limited to the time-saving background image G104, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode set in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot performance mode, it is suggested to the player that a jackpot game is being executed. In the jackpot production mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an opening image G107 that suggests the start of the jackpot game, and a right-hand hit that encourages "right-hand hitting", as shown in FIG. 5 (C-1), when starting the jackpot game. The image G108 and the like are displayed on the display section 50a. Note that the display of these images is called "opening effect."

In addition, in the jackpot performance mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a round image G109 etc. indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-2), and then When the state becomes a probability state, a promoted image G110S indicating that the state becomes a high probability state is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the display of these images is referred to as a "round effect."

In addition, in the jackpot production mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 also provides an ending image G111, which suggests the production mode to be set after the jackpot production mode, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-3), at the end of the jackpot game. A total prize ball number image G112 etc. indicating the total number of prize balls paid out is displayed on the display section 50a. Note that the display of these images is called an "ending effect."

In the basic embodiment, five types of performance modes are set: customer waiting performance mode, normal performance mode, variable probability performance mode, time-saving performance mode, and jackpot performance mode, but the types of performance modes may be changed as appropriate. You may change or add.

8-2. Special Figure Variation Effect Next, special figure variation effect (also referred to as "variation effect") will be explained using FIGS. 6 to 8. The special figure variation performance is a performance for suggesting the result of jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special symbols is started, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes a special symbol variable performance using performance symbols in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. As shown in FIG. 6(A), the performance pattern is composed of a left performance pattern EZ1, a middle performance pattern EZ2, and a right performance pattern EZ3.

The pachinko game machine PY1 displays performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a variable manner on the background (normal background image G102, probability variable background image G103, and time-saving background image G104) in the special pattern variation performance. Note that "↓" in the figure indicates that the performance symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. For example, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are each composed of numerical symbols from "1" to "9", and in the variable display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the production patterns are changed with the start of the variable display of the special pattern. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 fluctuate, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop with the stop display of the special symbol. Then, the result of the jackpot determination is suggested by the manner in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

8-2-1. Normal variation Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation performance. The normal fluctuation is a performance in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, and functions as a performance that suggests that variable display of special symbols has started.

In the normal variation, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts displaying the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in variation, as shown in FIG. 6(B). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 normally loses without generating a reach after the fluctuation, as shown in FIG. After stopping, as shown in 6(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss (so-called loose eye). A mode that suggests a loss is a mode where the left and right performance symbols are not the same, such as "1, 1, 2" or "2, 4, 6". On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 generates a reach after normal fluctuation, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are placed in the same manner (so-called reach eye) as shown in FIG. 6 (C-2). Stop display and establish reach. Note that the stopping order of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. N Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing N Reach after establishing a Reach. N reach is, for example, a ready-to-reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 gradually slows down, and functions as a performance that suggests that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

The pachinko game machine PY1 gradually reduces the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 at N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(A). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 decides to lose with N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(B), it stops the medium performance symbol EZ2 and displays the performance symbol EZ1 in a manner suggesting a loss of reach (so-called reach loss eye). , EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. A mode that suggests a reach loss is a mode where the left and right performance symbols are the same, such as "7, 6, 7" or "5, 3, 5", but the symbol inside is different from the left and right performance symbols. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not stop the medium performance symbol EZ2 when developing the SP reach after the N reach. Note that the content of the N reach performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. SP Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP Reach after N Reach. The SP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between a main character and an enemy character is displayed, and it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SP title image G1 representing the start of the SP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8(A). For example, the SP title image G1 is also a character image, ``Defeat enemy A!''. After that, as shown in FIG. 8(B), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the main character image G200 and the enemy character image G201. A video of a battle between characters is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, if the pachinko game machine PY1 decides to hit the jackpot with SP reach, the main character enters the battle as shown in Figure 8 (C-1), suggesting a jackpot. In addition to displaying a state of being happy with the victory, performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a jackpot (so-called double-roll). In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses due to SP reach, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a reach loss. On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the medium performance symbol EZ2 when developing the SP SP reach after this SP reach. Note that the content of the SP reach performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-4. SPSP Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SPSP Reach after SP Reach. SPSP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between a main character and a powerful enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SPSP title image G2 representing the start of the SPSP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 9(A). The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a text image of "Defeat enemy B!". After that, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and a strong enemy character image G202 representing a strong enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the main character and the strong enemy. A video of a battle between characters is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko game machine PY1 will move the main character into the battle to indicate a jackpot, as shown in Figure 9 (C-1). In addition to displaying a state of being happy with the victory, performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a jackpot (so-called double-roll). On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses due to SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a reach loss. Note that the content of SPSP reach can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will stop in a manner indicating a jackpot (also referred to as "jackpot expectation level") will be explained. The jackpot expectation level is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N Reach is set to 10% if the jackpot determination result is a loss, and 100% if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot win, then the execution probability of SP Reach is set to 10% if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot win. is set to 4% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, and to 100% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot win, then the jackpot expectation level for SP reach is set to 4%, and the jackpot expectation level for N reach is set to 4%. can be higher than.

Also, for example, if the execution probability of SP Reach is set to 4% when the jackpot determination result is a loss, and is set to 100% when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot win, then If the execution probability is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, but set to 100% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot win, the jackpot expectation level for SPSP reach will be set to 2% if the jackpot judgment result is a loss. It can be higher than expected. In this way, by setting in advance the execution probability according to the result of jackpot determination for an executable performance, it is possible to determine the jackpot expectation level for that performance.

8-3. Hold Icon and the Icon Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a while the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold is stored. The hold icon HA is, for example, an "o" icon image. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon TA on the display section 50a during variable display of the special figure. The icon TA is, for example, the same "O" icon image as the pending icon HA.

A pending icon display area 50d is provided at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the pending icon display area 50d includes a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The pachinko game machine PY1 displays a reservation icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of special symbols 1 or 2 reserved. For example, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "2", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 and A hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2. In addition, in the reservation icon display area 50d, both the number of special symbols 1 and 2 can be displayed, or only one of the number of reserved symbols 1 and 2 can be displayed. It is also possible to do so. Further, the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate.

Further, an icon display area 50e is provided at the bottom of the display section 50a and near the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e is composed of one display area, as shown in FIG. 10(A). When the pachinko game machine PY1 starts variable display of special symbols, it displays the icon TA, which is the same as or different from the pending icon HA, in the icon display area 50e. Note that the icon TA may not be displayed in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

8-3-1. Hold Performance Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform hold performance in response to a game ball entering the first starting slot 11 or the second starting slot 12. The hold performance is, for example, a performance in which a hold icon HA is displayed in the hold icon display area 50d, and functions as a performance for notifying the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first starting slot 11 when the special figure 1 pending number is "0" and the variable display of the special figure is not performed, as shown in FIG. 10(B), Then, the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, for example, when two game balls enter the first starting slot 11 during the variable display of special symbols, as shown in FIG. 10(C), the first A hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 to inform the player that the number of special drawings 1 held is "2". Furthermore, when pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts variable display of a new special figure while displaying the hold icon HA in the first display area 50d1 and second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d, 10(D), the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 of the pending icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the The hold icon HA in the second display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed to notify the player that the number of special drawings 1 hold is "1".

8-4. Preview Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a preview performance at any timing in the special figure variation performance. The preview performance is a performance that uses the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, the frame movable body 58k, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc., and the jackpot game is performed. It functions as a production that suggests the possibility of being exposed.

8-4-1. Movable Body Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body performance using the board movable body 55k or the frame movable body 58k as a preview performance. The movable body performance is, for example, a performance in which the board movable body 55k and the frame movable body 58k move.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a movable object performance at an arbitrary timing in the special symbol variation performance (for example, the timing when N reach develops to SP reach). Here, a movable object effect using the on-board movable object 55k will be exemplified. The movable object effect is an effect in which the on-board movable object 55k moves onto the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 11(A). In the movable object performance, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an effect image G4 in a space of the display section 50a that does not overlap with the on-board movable object 55k. After the movable body performance, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the on-board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the performance develops. FIG. 11(B) shows a case where SPSP reaches. Note that the movement of the movable body 55k on the board in the movable body performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-2. Operation Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation performance using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as a preview performance. The operation performance is, for example, a performance in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an operation performance at an arbitrary timing in the special symbol variation performance (for example, during SP reach). Here, an example of an operation effect using the normal button 40 will be illustrated. In the operation performance, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 generates a period (referred to as a "button operation valid period") in which the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is valid, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, the period shown in FIG. As shown, a performance (referred to as a "button operation promotion performance") that prompts the user to operate the normal button 40 is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed, and the button operation promotion image G3 includes a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40, and a press operation representing the operation mode (i.e., press operation) of the normal button 40. It is composed of an image G32 (in this case, a character image of "Press") and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 representing the remaining time of the button operation valid period. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 operates as shown in FIG. As shown in 12(B), the button operation promotion effect is finished and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12(B) shows a case where a movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves is performed as an operation result effect. Note that the content of the operation performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Pre-read performance Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a pre-read performance based on a pre-read determination as a preview performance. The pre-read effect is, for example, an effect in which the pending icon HA changes, and functions as an effect to suggest the result of the jackpot determination in advance.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold. Here, we will exemplify the look-ahead performance for the special figure 1 hold. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the special symbol 1 pending as shown in FIG. In the pending icon display area 50d, an icon image of "☆" is displayed as the pending icon HA, instead of the icon image of "0" normally displayed. Note that the content of the look-ahead presentation can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal Configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of portions related to control of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a main control section 100 that controls the game, and a performance control section 120 that executes the performance. The main control section 100 and the production control section 120 are electrically connected, and the production control section 120 mainly executes production according to instructions from the main control section 100.

9-1. Main Control Section The main control section 100 includes a microcomputer 101 for game control. The game control microcomputer 101 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and mainly controls various games (special figure games, regular figure games, game status, prize ball payout, etc.). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 includes a game input section 101a, a game output section 101b, and a game storage section 101c. The game input unit 101a includes winning devices provided on the game board 1 (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.). Input the winning information of the game ball, the operation information of the initialization switch, the operation information of the setting change switch, etc. The game output unit 101b outputs performance data and performance commands generated in response to game control to the performance control unit 120 and the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1. The game storage unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores a table for selecting game contents, and game data (special figure 1 pending) that is generated according to game control. , special map 2 reservation, general map reservation, etc.).

Various games are mainly controlled based on winning information and operation information input by the game input section 101a. The game control microcomputer 101 controls various games using the table and game data stored in the game storage section 101c.

9-2. The table game control microcomputer 101 can make various selections in controlling the game. When making a selection, a table stored in the game storage section 101c is referred to. The table shown below is stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2-1. Variation Pattern Determination Table A variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage section 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 refers to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 and selects the type of variation pattern when performing variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the result of the jackpot determination.

As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting opening, the result of jackpot determination, the result of reach determination, the number of reserved special symbols, etc. Reach determination is to determine whether or not to perform the above-mentioned reach effect (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) during the variable display of the special figure, and when the reach effect is performed, it is determined that there is reach. , If reach performance is not performed, there will be no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of seven types of variation patterns: "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013", and "THP021" to "THP022". It is possible. The game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected variation pattern. Note that the type of variation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each variation pattern will be explained. As mentioned above, during the variable display of the special figure, a special figure variation effect is performed. In the special figure fluctuating performance, a performance flow consisting of one or more performances is executed, and each variation pattern is associated with the variable display time of the special figure and the performance flow executed in the special figure fluctuating performance. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, "THP001" and "THP011" have a special figure variable display time of 120000 ms, and "Normal variation" → "Reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → " "SPSP Reach" corresponds to the production flow consisting of "SPSP Reach", and "THP002" and "THP012" have a special figure variable display time of 100,000 ms, and "Normal fluctuation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" → " "THP013" is a production flow consisting of "Normal variation" → "Reach" → "N reach" with a special figure variable display time of 20,000 ms. "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with a production flow in which the variable display time of the special figure is 13000ms or 2000ms and is composed of only "normal variation". In this way, depending on the type of variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed in the special figure variation effect are made different.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP001" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Moreover, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and since the end of the production flow is "SP reach", "THP002" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Furthermore, "THP011" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is referred to as "SPSP loss fluctuation". Furthermore, "THP012" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "SP reach", "THP012" is referred to as "SP loss variation". Furthermore, "THP013" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "N reach", "THP013" is referred to as "N loss variation". In addition, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of jackpot judgment is a loss, and the end of the production flow is "normal fluctuation", so "THP021" and "THP022" are called "normal loss fluctuation". . It should be noted that the selection ratio of the variable patterns can be set as appropriate in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-2-2. Prefetch Determination Table A prefetch determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the game storage section 101c. The prefetch determination table 103b1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of prefetch pattern. When the right to receive a jackpot determination is acquired, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the prefetch determination table 103b1 and selects the type of prefetch pattern. The diagram shown in FIG. 15 is a prefetch determination table 103b1.

As shown in FIG. 15, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of prefetch pattern based on the gaming state, the type of starting opening, the result of the prefetch determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of three types of pre-read patterns "SHP001" to "SHP003" as the pre-read pattern. Note that the type of prefetch pattern can be changed as appropriate.

"SHP001" is selected when the result of the pre-reading determination is a pre-reading win, so "SHP001" is referred to as a "jackpot pre-reading pattern". In addition, "SHP002" is selected when the result of pre-reading judgment is that the result of pre-reading is non-winning, and the result of pre-judgment of variation pattern is a variation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is selected. This is called the “reach-loss look-ahead pattern.” In addition, "SHP003" is selected when the result of pre-reading judgment is that the result of pre-reading is not winning, and the result of pre-reading judgment of variation pattern is a variation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"), so "SHP003" is selected. This is called the "normally lose look-ahead pattern."

9-2-3. Symbol Determination Table A symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage section 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When a jackpot determination is made, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The diagram shown in FIG. 16 is a symbol determination table 103c1.

As shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol based on the type of starting opening, the result of jackpot determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the types of stop symbols such as "Jackpot Wα symbol", "Jackpot Xα symbol", "Jackpot Yα symbol", "Jackpot Zα symbol", "Small win symbol", "Loss A symbol", " It is possible to select any one of the seven types of stop symbols "Loss B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 performs stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner according to the selected stop symbol. Note that the type of stop symbols can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be explained. As mentioned above, after the special figure is stopped and displayed, there are times when a jackpot game is played, times when a small win game is played, times when the time is shortened, and times when nothing is played and the game ends in a loss. . There are four types of jackpot games ("jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", "jackpot game Zα"), one type of small win game, and two types of losses. (There are the above-mentioned specific losses and simple losses), but each stop symbol is associated with the type of jackpot game, the type of small win game, and the type of loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the "jackpot Wα symbol" is associated with the "jackpot game Wα," the "jackpot Xα symbol" is associated with the "jackpot game Xα," and the "jackpot Yα symbol" is associated with the "jackpot game Wα." "Yα", "Jackpot Zα symbol" is associated with "Jackpot game Zα", "Small win symbol" is associated with a small win game, and "Loss A symbol" is a simple loss where nothing is done. The "losing B symbol" is associated with the time saving state. In this way, the type of jackpot game, the type of small win game, and the type of loss (whether or not to enter the time saving state) to be executed are different depending on the type of stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101. .

The "jackpot Wα symbol" and the "jackpot Yα symbol" are selected when a jackpot game with a high probability is subsequently played, so the "jackpot Wα symbol" and the "jackpot Yα symbol" are referred to as "probability variable symbols". There is. In addition, the "jackpot Xα symbol" and the "jackpot Zα symbol" are determined when a jackpot game that becomes a normal probability state is subsequently played, so the "jackpot Xα symbol" and the "jackpot Zα symbol" are referred to as the "normal symbol". There is a thing. Moreover, since the "losing A symbol" is determined in the case of a simple losing without any subsequent action, the "losing A symbol" is sometimes referred to as the "normal losing symbol." In addition, since the "losing B symbol" is determined in the case of a specific losing that subsequently becomes a time-saving state, the "losing B symbol" is sometimes referred to as the "losing time-saving symbol." It should be noted that the selection ratio of the stopped symbols can be set as appropriate in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-3. Command The game control microcomputer 101 can output a performance command generated according to game control to the performance control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate the commands shown below.

9-3-1. Winning command Winning command is a command to various winning devices (first starting hole 11, second starting hole 12, gate 13, first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15, general winning hole 10, etc.) of the game ball. Generated in connection with winning a prize. As winning commands, a first starting port command is generated when the game ball enters the first starting port 11, a second starting port command is generated when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, and a game ball. The gate command is generated when the game ball passes through the gate 13, the first big winning opening command is generated when the game ball enters the first big winning opening 14, and the gaming ball enters the second big winning opening 15. There are a first big winning hole command generated by the game, a general winning hole command generated when a game ball enters the general winning hole 10, and the like.

9-3-2. Special figure command The special figure command is generated in connection with the operation of the first special figure and the second special figure. Special figure commands include a special figure variation pattern command that is generated by determining the variation pattern of the special figure, a special figure stop pattern command that is generated by determining the stop symbol of the special figure, and a variable display of the special figure. There are special figure start commands generated by the start of the special figure start command, special figure confirmation commands generated by the stop display of the special figure, etc.

9-3-3. Common picture commands Common picture commands are generated in relation to the motion of common pictures. Examples of general pattern commands include a general pattern start command generated by starting variable display of a general pattern, a general pattern finalization command generated by stop display of a general pattern, and the like.

9-3-4. Reservation command The reservation command is a reservation command that is generated in relation to an increase or decrease in the number of reservations of special drawing 1 reservation, special drawing 2 reservation, and general drawing reservation. Reservation increase command, special figure 1 reservation decrease command generated by a decrease in the number of special figure 1 reservations, special figure 2 reservation increase command generated by an increase in the number of special figures 2 reservations, and special figure 2 reservation increase command generated by a decrease in the number of special figures 2 reservations. There are a special figure 2 reservation decrease command, a general figure reservation increase command generated by an increase in the general figure reservation number, a general figure reservation decrease command generated by a decrease in the general figure reservation number, etc.

9-3-5. Jackpot Game Command The jackpot game command is generated in connection with the operation of the jackpot game. The jackpot game commands include an OP command generated by the start of OP, a round command generated by the start of each round game, and an ED command generated by the start of ED.

9-3-6. Small win game command The small win game command is generated in connection with the operation of the small win game. Small winning game commands include a pre-release IT command generated by the start of the pre-release IT, a post-release IT command generated by the start of the post-release IT, and the like.

9-3-7. Auxiliary Game Command Auxiliary game command is generated in connection with an auxiliary game operation. The auxiliary game command includes an auxiliary game start command generated by starting the auxiliary game.

9-3-8. Gaming State Commands Gaming state commands are generated in relation to the current gaming state. As gaming state commands, there are normal probability commands generated when the gaming state is a normal probability state, high probability commands generated when the gaming state is a high probability state, and high probability commands generated when the gaming state is a non-time saving state. There are non-time-saving commands that are executed, time-saving commands that are generated when the gaming state is in the time-saving state, and jackpot commands that are generated when the gaming state is in the jackpot gaming state.

9-4. Performance Control Unit The performance control unit 120 includes a microcomputer 121 for performance control. The production control microcomputer 121 includes, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various productions (production mode, special figure variation production, hold production, preview production, etc.). Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 121 includes a production input section 121a and a production storage section 121b. The effect input unit 121a inputs effect commands outputted from the main control unit 100, operation information for the normal button 40, operation information for the special button 41, and the like. The performance storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, ROM or RAM, and stores processing programs for processing performed by the CPU in various performances, tables for selecting preview performances, etc., performance data generated according to execution of performances, etc. do.

Various effects are executed mainly based on effect commands and operation information inputted by the effect input section 121a. The performance control microcomputer 121 executes various performances using processing programs, tables, performance data, etc. stored in the performance storage section 121b.

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The first embodiment will be described below using FIGS. 17 to 21. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the second grand prize opening 15 installed in the gaming area 6 will be explained using FIG. 17. As shown in FIG. 17, the second big prize opening 15 includes a distribution member 16k that can distribute game balls. The distribution member 16k is configured to be movable forward and backward by a distribution solenoid (not shown). The distribution solenoid is electrically connected to the game control microcomputer 101, and the game control microcomputer 101 can control the distribution solenoid according to the progress of the game.

Also, inside the second big prize opening 15, as shown in FIG. 17, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 are provided through which the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 can pass, and the game control The microcomputer 101 uses a distribution solenoid to move the distribution member 16k forward and backward, thereby setting the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 15 into a first passing state in which it can pass through the specific area 16 and a second large prize winning hole. It is possible to set the state to either a second passing state in which the game ball that enters the winning hole 15 can pass through the non-specific area 17. A transparent window made of synthetic resin is provided in front of the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17, so that the game ball that enters the second grand prize opening 15 passes through either the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17. It is possible for the player to visually confirm whether or not the player has done so.

In addition, the distributing member 16k is normally held at the advanced position so as to enter the second passing state, and when a small winning game is executed, the distributing member 16k is retracted to the retracted position for a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) and then passes through the first pass. change in state. Details of the operation of the distribution member 16k in the small winning game will be described later.

Next, the stop symbols that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 18, a symbol A determination table 103c2 is stored in the game storage section 101c of the game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 can select the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol using the symbol A determination table 103c2.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the contents of the symbol A determination table 103c2. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of stop symbol based on the type of starting opening and the jackpot determination result. As shown in Figure 19, there are five types of stopping symbols: "Jackpot X4 symbol," "Jackpot Z4 symbol," "Jackpot X10 symbol," "Small hit A symbol," and "Loss A symbol." be. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the stop symbols at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Specifically, if the target starting hole (the starting hole into which the game ball entered) is the first starting hole 11, and the jackpot determination result is "jackpot winning", the "jackpot X4 symbol" is 50 %, the "Jackpot Z4 symbol" is selected at a rate of 50%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", the "Loss A symbol" is selected at a rate of 100%.

In addition, if the target starting hole (the starting hole where the game ball entered) is the second starting hole 12, if the jackpot determination result is "jackpot winning", the "jackpot X10 symbol" is 100%. If the result of the jackpot judgment is "Small hit winning", the "Small winning A symbol" will be selected 100% of the time, and if the jackpot judgment result is "Lose", the "Lose A symbol" will be selected. is selected at a rate of 100%. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the symbol A determination table 103c2 can be changed as appropriate.

In the first embodiment, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination is "big win" is set to "1/300" for both the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, and the probability that the result of the jackpot determination is "small win winning" is set to "1/300" for both the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. ” is set to “0” at the first starting port 11 and “1/8” at the second starting port 12, but the probability of “big hit winning” and “small winning winning” probability is set as appropriate. It is possible to change to .

In addition, in the first embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved special drawings 1 is set to "4" and the upper limit of the number of reserved special drawings 2 is set to "4", but each upper limit number can be changed as appropriate. It is possible to do so.

Next, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute different types of jackpot games depending on the type of stop symbols selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2. There are four types of jackpot games: "Jackpot Game X4," "Jackpot Game Z4," "Jackpot Game X10," and "Jackpot Game X9" (see FIG. 19).

Specifically, when the "Jackpot X4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "Jackpot game X4" is executed. “Jackpot game The game continues until the number of game balls enters the first large winning hole 14.

Further, when the "Jackpot Z4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "Jackpot game Z4" is executed. "Jackpot Game Z4" is a jackpot game in which round games are played four times in which the first big prize opening 14 is opened, and each round game is played until the specified opening time of 30 seconds has elapsed or 10 specified winning openings are played. The game continues until the number of game balls enters the first large winning hole 14.

Further, when the "Jackpot X10 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "Jackpot game X10" is executed. "Jackpot Game The game continues until the number of game balls enters the first large winning hole 14.

In addition, when the "small winning A symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, a small winning game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened is executed, and a specific area of the second large winning opening 15 is executed in the small winning game. Only when the game ball passes through 16, the "jackpot game X9" is executed. "Jackpot game The game continues until the number of game balls enters the first large winning hole 14.

Therefore, "Jackpot Game X10" or "Jackpot Game X9", which has a relatively large number of round games, is more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot Game It can be said that this is a jackpot game. In addition, the type of the big winning hole used in the jackpot game, the number of round games, the prescribed opening time of the big winning hole, and the prescribed number of big winning holes can be changed as appropriate.

Here, details of the small winning game will be explained using FIG. 20. FIG. 20 is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. As shown in FIG. 20, when the "small win A symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special symbol, a small win game is played. Then, in response to the start of the small winning game, the pre-release IT is set first. The pre-opening IT continues until 8000 ms has elapsed, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the second big prize opening 15 is opened and the distribution member 16k is retracted to enter the first passing state. The opening of the second grand prize opening 15 continues until 2000 ms has elapsed or until 10 game balls have entered the second grand prize opening 15, while the retracting of the distribution member 16k is continued until 1500 ms have elapsed. Continue until. Then, when the opening of the second big prize opening 15 is completed, the post-opening IT is set. The post-release IT continues until 2000 ms has elapsed, and the small winning game ends when the post-release IT ends.

Since the distribution member 16k is in the retracted position in the first passing state, the game ball that enters the second big prize opening 15 during the small winning game passes through the specific area 16 without flowing down to the non-specific area 17. On the other hand, in the second passing state, since the distribution member 16k is in the advanced position, the liquid flows down on the distribution member 16k and passes through the non-specific area 17. When the game ball passes through the specific area 16, the "jackpot game X9" is played, while when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16, the "jackpot game X9" is not played.

In the first embodiment, most of the time when the second big prize opening 15 is open is set to the first passing state, and if a game ball enters the second big winning hole 15, the game ball hits the specific area 16 with a high probability. However, the time in the first normal state may be shortened to make it difficult for the winning game ball in the second big prize opening 15 to pass through the specific area 16.

Next, the game states that can be set by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The game control microcomputer 101 can set different types of game states depending on the type of stopped symbol selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2. There are two types of gaming states: "low probability low base gaming state" and "low probability high base gaming state" (see FIG. 19).

Specifically, when the "jackpot X4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "low probability high base gaming state" is set after the jackpot gaming state in which the "jackpot game X4" is executed. This "low probability high base gaming state" can continue until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit of 10 times, and after reaching the upper limit number of times, the "low probability low base gaming state" is set.

Further, when the "jackpot Z4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, a "low probability low base game state" is set after the jackpot game state in which the "jackpot game Z4" is executed.

Further, when the "Jackpot X10 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "Low probability high base game state" is set after the jackpot game state in which the "Jackpot game X10" is executed. This "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit of 10 times, and after reaching the upper limit number of times, the "low probability low base a game state" " is set.

In addition, when the "small win A symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2 and the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small win game, the jackpot game state in which the "jackpot game X9" is executed. ``Low probability high base gaming state'' is set after . This "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit of 10 times, and after reaching the upper limit number of times, the "low probability low base a game state" " is set.

In addition, if the "small win A symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2 and the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in the small win game, the current game state is "low probability low base". If it is "gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues, while the current gaming state is "low probability high base gaming state" and the number of variable displays of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit number of times. If the number of variable displays of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit number of times, the "low probability high base gaming state" is set before reaching the upper limit.

In the first embodiment, the upper limit number of times for the "low probability high base gaming state" is set to "10", but the upper limit number of times can be changed as appropriate.

Next, the variation pattern of the variable display of the first special figure that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 18, a variation pattern A determination table 103a2 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101.

The game control microcomputer 101 can select the variable pattern of the variable display of the first special figure using the variable pattern A determination table 103a2. The fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2 is a table used in the "low probability low base gaming state".

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the contents of the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2. When using the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, and the number of reserved special symbols. As shown in FIG. 21, there are nine types of fluctuation patterns: "THP001A", "THP002A", "THP004A", "THP011A", "THP012A", "THP013A", "THP014A", "THP021A", and "THP022A". There are different types of fluctuation patterns. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Specifically, if the jackpot determination result is "Jackpot Winning", regardless of the reach determination result and the number of reserved special drawings, one of the three fluctuation patterns of "THP001A", "THP002A", and "THP004A" will be selected. "THP001A" is selected at a rate of 45%, "THP002A" is selected at a rate of 30%, and "THP004A" is selected at a rate of 25%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP001A" is selected is 120000 ms, and "THP001A" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP002A" is selected is 100000 ms, and "THP002A" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP004A" is selected is 40000 ms, and "THP004A" is referred to as "N/relief jackpot variation".

In addition, if the result of jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of reach judgment is "Reach", regardless of the number of reserved special drawings, "THP011A", "THP012A", "THP013A", " One of the four types of variation patterns of "THP014A" is selected, and "THP011A" is selected at a rate of 5%, "THP012A" at 10%, "THP013A" at 60%, and "THP014A" at 25%. . In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP011A" is selected is 120000 ms, and "THP011A" is referred to as "SPSP loss variation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP012A" is selected is 100000 ms, and "THP012A" is referred to as "SP loss variation". Moreover, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP013A" is selected is 20000 ms, and "THP013A" is referred to as "N loss variation". Further, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP014A" is selected is 40000 ms, and "THP013A" is referred to as "N/relief loss variation".

In addition, if the result of the jackpot judgment is "lose" and the result of reach judgment is "no reach", if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is "0" to "2", "THP021A" One type of variation pattern is selected at a rate of 100%, and if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is "3" to "4", one type of variation pattern of "THP022A" is selected at a rate of 100%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP021A" is selected is 13000ms, and the variable display time of the special figure when "THP022A" is selected is 2000ms, and "THP021A" and "THP022A" are "Normally loss fluctuation."

In the first embodiment, the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2 shown in FIG. 21 is used, but the fluctuation pattern A determination table 103a2 and the fluctuation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 may be used in combination. good.

<<Second embodiment>>
The second embodiment will be described below using FIGS. 22 to 28. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment and the first embodiment described above is also applied to the second embodiment.

First, a special figure variation production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 in accordance with the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following production in the special figure variation production executed in the "low probability low base gaming state".

A. Normal Variation "Normal variation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of special symbols, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Since the "normal variation" is performed first in the special figure variation performance, it functions as a production that suggests that the special figure variation production has started.

B. Reach "Reach" is a performance that may be performed after the "normal variation", and is a performance in which the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are the same type of performance pattern and are stopped and displayed. "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. In addition, since "Reach" may later develop into reach effects such as "N reach", "SP reach", "SPSP reach", and "relief reach", there is a possibility that reach effects may occur. It also functions as a production that suggests.

C. N Reach "N Reach" is a performance that may be performed after a "Reach" is established, and is a reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. "N reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be played. Furthermore, since "N reach" may or may not develop into "SP reach" afterwards, it also functions as a production that suggests whether or not it will develop into "SP reach".

D. Salvation Reach "Relief Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after a loss is suggested in "N Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character prays. “Relief Reach” is easier to perform when the jackpot determination result is a “jackpot win” than when the jackpot judgment is a “loss”, so it is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played. functions as

E. SP Reach "SP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after no loss is suggested in "N Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "SP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to perform a jackpot game when "N reach" develops into "SP reach" than when "N reach" develops into "relief reach", "SP reach" is It also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "Relief Reach".

F. SPSP Reach "SPSP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "SP Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and a strong enemy character battle. "SPSP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "SP Reach" develops into "SPSP Reach" than when "SP Reach" does not develop into "SPSP Reach", "SPSP Reach" , it also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "SP Reach".

G. Reach symbol promotion notice "Reach symbol promotion notice" is a production that may be performed in "Relief Reach" and "SP Reach", and the left production symbol EZ1 and right production symbol EZ3 that are stopped and displayed when "Reach" is established. This is a preview performance in which the aspect (reaching eyes) changes. "Reach symbol promotion notice" is easier to perform when the stop symbol of the special symbol is "Jackpot X4 symbol" than when it is "Jackpot Z4 symbol", so after a jackpot game, "Low probability high It functions as an effect that suggests that it is easy to enter the "base game state".

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the production flow of the special figure variation production executed according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display unit 50a in each performance that constitutes the performance flow, and also controls the light emission performance using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the speaker according to the display of the performance image. It is possible to perform sound production using 52.

As shown in Fig. 22 (A), in the special pattern variation effects where the variation patterns are "SPSP Jackpot Variation" and "SPSP Loss Variation", "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" → "SP Reach" → A production flow consisting of "SPSP Reach" is executed. In addition, a "reach symbol promotion notice" may be given in "SP reach" in these special symbol variation performances.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 22 (B), in the special symbol variation effects where the variation patterns are "SP jackpot variation" and "SP loss variation", "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" ” is executed. In addition, a "reach symbol promotion notice" may be given in "SP reach" in these special symbol variation performances.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 22(C), in the special pattern variation effects where the variation pattern is "N/Relief jackpot variation" and "N/Relief loss variation", "Normal variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" →A production flow consisting of “Relief Reach” is executed. In addition, "reach symbol promotion notice" may be performed in "relief reach" in these special symbol fluctuation effects.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 22(D), in the special figure variation performance where the variation pattern is "N loss variation", a production flow consisting of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" is executed. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 22(E), in the special symbol variation performance where the variation pattern is "normal loss variation", a production flow consisting only of "normal variation" is executed.

Next, the main effects executed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically explained. In addition, in the special figure variation effect described below, the display of the hold icon HA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, "SP reach" and "relief reach" in which "reach symbol promotion notice" may be given will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 is capable of executing "SP reach" in special symbol variation productions with variation patterns of "SPSP jackpot variation", "SPSP loss variation", "SP jackpot variation", and "SP loss variation", It is possible to perform a "relief reach" in a special symbol variation performance where the variation pattern is "N/relief jackpot variation" or "N/relief loss variation".

FIGS. 23(A) to 23(E) are diagrams showing how "SP reach" is performed after "N reach". In "N reach" in the special figure fluctuation performance, when the medium performance symbol EZ2 whose fluctuation speed has been slowed down is again displayed fluctuating at a high speed as shown in FIG. 23(A), it develops into "SP reach".

In "SP Reach", as shown in FIG. 23(B), the SP title image G1 representing the start of SP Reach is displayed on the display section 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are reduced to the upper left of the display section 50a. move while doing so. At this time, a "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice" may be given, but the details of the "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice" will be described later.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23(C), a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character are displayed on the display unit 50a, and a video of a battle between the main character and the enemy character is displayed. is displayed on the display section 50a.

Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, if the fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation", the main character wins the battle and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed as shown in Figure 23 (D). If the display is stopped in a manner that suggests a jackpot (Zero), and the fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 23(E), the enemy character wins the battle and the production pattern EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss (reach loss). In addition, when the variation pattern is "SPSP jackpot variation" or "SPSP loss variation", the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 do not stop and display and develop into "SPSP reach" (see FIG. 9).

FIGS. 24(A) to 24(E) are diagrams showing how "relief reach" is performed after "N reach". In "N Reach" in the special symbol variation production, the middle production pattern EZ2 whose variation speed has been slowed down is a production pattern of a different type from the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 (here, If it is stopped and displayed at "6"), it will not develop into "SP reach" but will develop into "relief reach".

In "Relief Reach", as shown in FIG. 24(B), a relief title image G300 (here, a text image of "Prayer Challenge") representing the start of Relief Reach is displayed on the display section 50a, and the left effect pattern EZ1 moves to the upper left of the display section 50a while being reduced, and the right effect symbol EZ3 moves to the upper right of the display section 50a while reducing. At this time, a "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice" may be given, but the details of the "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice" will be described later.

After that, as shown in FIG. 24(C), a main character image G200 representing the main character is displayed on the display section 50a, and a video of the main character praying with his hands together is displayed on the display section 50a.

Then, when the variation pattern is "N/relief jackpot variation", as shown in FIG. 24(D), the main character's joy is displayed on the display section 50a, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed. If the display is stopped in a manner suggesting a jackpot (double number) and the variation pattern is "N/Relief Loss Variation", the main character is erased and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2 are displayed as shown in FIG. 24(E). , EZ3 stops and displays in a manner suggesting a loss (reach loss).

Next, the "reach symbol promotion notice" will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 controls the special symbol variation production with the variation patterns of "SPSP Jackpot Variation", "SPSP Loss Variation", "SP Jackpot Variation", and "SP Loss Variation" to display "Reach Symbol Promotion Notice" in "SP Reach". '' can be executed, and in the special symbol variation presentation where the variation pattern is ``N/relief jackpot variation'' and ``N/relief loss variation'', it is possible to execute ``reach symbol promotion notice'' in ``relief reach''.

As shown in FIG. 25, the production storage unit 121b of the production control microcomputer 121 stores a ready-to-win symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1. The performance control microcomputer 121 uses the ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1 to select whether or not to execute the "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice" and the type of promotion pattern when executing the "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice". It is possible. There are three types of promotion patterns: promotion pattern A, promotion pattern B, and promotion pattern C.

Promotion pattern A is a promotion pattern in which "blue flame" is added behind the left production symbol EZ1 and right production symbol EZ3, and promotion pattern B is a promotion pattern in which "green flame" is added behind the left production symbol EZ1 and right production symbol EZ3. This is a promotion pattern in which a "flame" is added, and a "red flame" is added behind the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the contents of the ready-to-win symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of variation pattern and the type of stop symbol, and determines whether or not to execute the "reach symbol promotion notice" and the type of promotion pattern when executing the "reach symbol promotion notice". , select.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), if the stop symbol of the special symbol is "jackpot X4 symbol", the "reach" of promotion pattern A Execution of "Symbol promotion notice" is 5%, promotion pattern B's "Reach symbol promotion notice" execution is 20%, promotion pattern C's "Reach symbol promotion notice" execution is 30%, "Reach symbol promotion notice" is non-execution. While the execution is selected at a rate of 45%, if the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "Jackpot Z4 symbol", the execution of the promotion pattern A's "reach symbol promotion notice" is 15%, and the execution of the promotion pattern B's "reach symbol" is selected at a rate of 45%. Execution of "promotion notice" is selected at a rate of 10%, non-execution of "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice" is selected at a rate of 45%, and execution of "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern C is not selected.

Also, if the variation pattern is "SPSP loss variation" (THP011A) or "SP loss variation" (THP012A), regardless of the stop symbol of the special symbol (always "loss A symbol"), the "reach symbol" of promotion pattern A 10% execution of "promotion notice", 5% execution of "reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern B, 5% execution of "reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern C, non-execution of "reach symbol promotion notice" is selected 80% of the time.

In addition, when the variation pattern is "N/Relief jackpot variation" (THP004A), if the stop symbol of the special symbol is "Jackpot X4 symbol", the execution of "Reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern A is 20%, The execution of promotion pattern B's "Reaching symbol promotion notice" is selected at a rate of 25%, the execution of promotion pattern C's "Reaching symbol promotion notice" is selected at a rate of 40%, and the non-execution of "Reaching symbol promotion notice" is selected at a rate of 15%. On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the special pattern is "Jackpot Z4 symbol", the execution of promotion pattern A's "reach symbol promotion notice" is 15%, the promotion pattern B's "reach symbol promotion notice" is 10%, 75% of the time, non-execution of the ``reach symbol promotion notice'' is selected, and execution of the ``reach symbol promotion notice'' of promotion pattern C is not selected.

In addition, if the variation pattern is "N/Relief Loss Variation" (THP014A), regardless of the stop symbol of the special symbol (always "Loss A symbol"), the execution of "Reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern A is 10 %, execution of promotion pattern B's "reach symbol promotion notice" is 5%, promotion pattern C's "reach symbol promotion notice" is execution is 5%, and "reach symbol promotion notice" is not executed is selected at a rate of 80%. be done.

In other words, the expected jackpot is set in the order of promotion pattern A < promotion pattern B < promotion pattern C, and a "green flame" is added behind the left production symbol EZ1 and right production symbol EZ3. The “reach symbol promotion notice” suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than the “reach symbol promotion notice” in which “blue flame” is added behind the left effect symbol EZ1 and right effect symbol EZ3. The "Reach Symbol Promotion Notice" which functions as a production and has a "red flame" added behind the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3 is a "green flame" added behind the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3. This function functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than the "reach symbol promotion notice" to which "" is added.

In addition, it is set so that the "reach symbol promotion notice" is more likely to occur when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "Jackpot Z4 symbol" than when the special symbol is the "Jackpot X4 symbol". , ``Reach symbol promotion notice'' functions as a production that suggests that when a jackpot game is played, there is a high possibility that a ``low probability high base game state'' will occur afterwards.

When executing the "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice" with different promotion patterns according to the selection result from the ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1. In addition, it is possible to change the selection ratio shown by the reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1 as appropriate.

FIGS. 27(A) to 27(E) are diagrams showing how the "reach symbol promotion notice" is performed in "SP reach". In "N Reach" in the special figure fluctuation performance, when the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 becomes high and develops into "SP Reach", the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will move as shown in FIG. 27(A). It moves to the upper left of the display section 50a while being reduced. Then, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 move to the upper left, a "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice" is performed.

In the "reach symbol promotion notice" in "SP reach", as shown in Figure 27 (B), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 move vertically and horizontally, and are stopped and displayed as reach eyes. It is suggested that the aspects of the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 may change.

Then, when promotion pattern A is selected by the reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1, as shown in FIG. A flame image G400a representing a "blue flame" is displayed behind EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3, and the "reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern A ends.

Further, when promotion pattern B is selected by the reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1, as shown in FIG. 27(D), the movement of the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 stops, and A flame image G400b representing a "green flame" is displayed behind EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3, and the "reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern B ends.

In addition, when the promotion pattern C is selected by the reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1, as shown in FIG. A flame image G400c representing a "red flame" is displayed behind EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3, and the "reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern C ends.

In addition, if non-execution of the "reach symbol promotion notice" is selected by the reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1, after the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 move vertically and horizontally, the left effect The movements of the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are stopped without flame images G400a, G400b, G400c being displayed behind the symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3.

FIGS. 28(A) to 28(E) are diagrams showing how the "reach symbol promotion notice" is performed in the "relief reach". In the "N reach" in the special figure variation performance, the medium performance symbol EZ2 is stopped and displayed, and when it develops into the "relief reach", the left performance symbol EZ1 is displayed at the upper left of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 28(A). At the same time as it moves while being reduced, the right effect pattern EZ3 moves while being reduced to the upper right part of the display section 50a. Then, when the left performance symbol EZ1 moves to the upper left corner and the right performance symbol EZ3 moves to the upper right corner, a "ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice" is performed.

In the "reach symbol promotion notice" for "relief reach", as shown in Figure 28 (B), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 move vertically and horizontally, and are stopped and displayed as reach eyes. It is suggested that the aspects of the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 may change.

Then, when promotion pattern A is selected by the reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1, as shown in FIG. A flame image G400a representing a "blue flame" is displayed behind EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3, and the "reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern A ends.

In addition, when promotion pattern B is selected by the reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1, as shown in FIG. A flame image G400b representing a "green flame" is displayed behind EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3, and the "reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern B ends.

In addition, when the promotion pattern C is selected by the reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1, as shown in FIG. A flame image G400c representing a "red flame" is displayed behind EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3, and the "reach symbol promotion notice" of promotion pattern C ends.

In addition, if non-execution of the "reach symbol promotion notice" is selected by the reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1, after the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 move vertically and horizontally, the left effect The movements of the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are stopped without flame images G400a, G400b, G400c being displayed behind the symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3.

In the second embodiment, flame images G400a, G400b, and G400c are displayed behind the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 in the "reach symbol promotion notice", but the flame images G400a, G400b, and G400c In place of or in addition to the display, the types of the left presentation pattern EZ1 and the right presentation pattern EZ3 may be changed. For example, when the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed at "6" as a reach eye, the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 may change from "6" to "7".

<Consideration of second embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the second embodiment will be considered. First, the behavior of the medium effect pattern EZ2 in "N reach" will be considered.

In "N Reach", the fluctuation speed of the medium effect pattern EZ2 slows down, but after that, the fluctuation speed of the medium effect pattern EZ2 changes to a high speed, and the fluctuation speed of the medium effect pattern EZ2 changes to a high speed. There are times when it stops and displays.

Then, when the fluctuation speed of the medium effect pattern EZ2 changes to a high speed, it develops from "N reach" to "SP reach", while the fluctuation speed of the medium effect pattern EZ2 does not change to a high speed and is stopped and displayed. In this case, "N Reach" will not develop into "SP Reach" (the special symbol variation effect will end at "N Reach", or it will develop into "Relief Reach").

In other words, in "N reach", it can be said that the behavior of the medium effect symbol EZ2 suggests whether or not it will develop into "SP reach".

Next, the relationship between the execution probability of "reach symbol promotion notice" in "SP reach" and the execution probability of "reach symbol promotion notice" in "relief reach" will be considered.

A "reach symbol promotion notice" may be given in either case when "N reach" develops into "SP reach" or when "reach" develops into "relief reach".

The execution/non-execution of the "reach symbol promotion notice" is selected by the reach symbol promotion notice selection table 123a1, but it corresponds to special symbol variation effects including the production flow that develops from "N reach" to "SP reach". than in the case of the variation pattern (THP001A, THP002A, THP011A, THP012A) that corresponds to the special figure variation production that includes the production flow that develops from "N reach" to "relief reach" (THP004A, THP014A). In this case, it is easier to select the execution of the "reach symbol promotion notice" (see FIG. 26).

In other words, it can be said that the probability that the "reach symbol promotion notice" will be executed is different depending on the case where the "N reach" develops into the "SP reach" and the case where the "reach" develops into the "relief reach".

<Effects of the second embodiment>
The effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the second embodiment will be explained below.

(1) When “N Reach” develops into “Relief Reach”, “Reach Symbol Promotion Notice” may be given in “Relief Reach”, so the production effect of “Relief Reach” can be enhanced. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(2) When "N Reach" develops into "SP Reach", "Reach symbol promotion notice" may be performed in "SP Reach", so the production effect of "SP Reach" can be enhanced. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(3) The probability of a "reach symbol promotion notice" is different depending on whether "N reach" develops into "relief reach" or "N reach" develops into "SP reach". It is possible to suggest the possibility that a "reach symbol promotion notice" will be made depending on the destination of development from "reach", and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(4) When a “reach symbol promotion notice” is given, it is easier to play a jackpot game than when a “reach symbol promotion notice” is not made. It is possible to suggest the possibility that a game will be played, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(5) If a "reach symbol promotion notice" is made, it is easier to enter a "low probability high base game state" after a jackpot game than if a "reach symbol promotion notice" is not made. The ``reach symbol promotion notice'' can suggest the possibility of ``low probability high base gaming state'', and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

<<Third Embodiment>>
The third embodiment will be described below using FIGS. 29 to 33. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment and the first embodiment described above is also applied to the third embodiment.

First, a special figure variation production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 in accordance with the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following production in the special figure variation production executed in the "low probability low base gaming state".

A. Normal Variation "Normal variation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of special symbols, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Since the "normal variation" is performed first in the special figure variation performance, it functions as a production that suggests that the special figure variation production has started.

B. Reach "Reach" is a performance that may be performed after the "normal variation", and is a performance in which the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are the same type of performance pattern and are stopped and displayed. "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. In addition, "Reach" may later develop into reach effects such as "N reach", "SP reach", and "SPSP reach", so it is used as a direction that suggests that a reach effect may occur. also works.

C. N Reach "N Reach" is a performance that may be performed after a "Reach" is established, and is a reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. "N reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be played. Furthermore, since "N reach" may or may not develop into "SP reach" afterwards, it also functions as a production that suggests whether or not it will develop into "SP reach".

D. Salvation Reach "Relief Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after a loss is suggested in "N Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character prays. “Relief Reach” is easier to perform when the jackpot determination result is a “jackpot win” than when the jackpot judgment is a “loss”, so it is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played. functions as

E. SP Reach "SP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after no loss is suggested in "N Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "SP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to perform a jackpot game when "N reach" develops into "SP reach" than when "N reach" develops into "relief reach", "SP reach" is It also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "Relief Reach".

F. SPSP Reach "SPSP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "SP Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and a strong enemy character battle. "SPSP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "SP Reach" develops into "SPSP Reach" than when "SP Reach" does not develop into "SPSP Reach", "SPSP Reach" , it also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "SP Reach".

G. Character SU Preview "Character SU Preview" is a performance that is sometimes performed in "Normal Variation", and is a preview performance in which a plurality of characters appear in sequence. Since a "reach" may be established after the "Character SU preview", it functions as a production suggesting that a "reach" may be achieved.

G-A. Selected Character Preview "Selected Character Preview" is a type of "Character SU Preview", and is a preview performance in which one of the characters that appears will say a line.

G-B. Final Character Preview The "Final Character Preview" is a type of "Character SU Preview", and is a preview performance in which one character who appears at the end utters a line.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the production flow of the special figure variation production executed according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display unit 50a in each performance that constitutes the performance flow, and also controls the light emission performance using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the speaker according to the display of the performance image. It is possible to perform sound production using 52.

As shown in Fig. 29 (A), in the special symbol variation performance where the variation pattern is "SPSP Jackpot Variation" or "SPSP Loss Variation", "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" → "SP Reach" → A production flow consisting of "SPSP Reach" is executed. In addition, "Character SU preview" may be performed in the "normal variation" of these special figure variation performances.

In addition, as shown in Figure 29 (B), in the special symbol fluctuation effects where the fluctuation patterns are "SP jackpot fluctuation" and "SP loss fluctuation", "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" ” is executed. In addition, "Character SU preview" may be performed in the "normal variation" of these special figure variation effects.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 29 (C), in the special pattern variation effects where the variation pattern is "N/Relief jackpot variation" and "N/Relief loss variation", "Normal variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" →A production flow consisting of “Relief Reach” is executed. In addition, "Character SU preview" may be performed in the "normal variation" of these special figure variation effects.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 29(D), in the special symbol variation performance where the variation pattern is "N loss variation", a production flow consisting of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" is executed. . In addition, "Character SU preview" may be performed during the "normal variation" in this special figure variation performance.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29(E), in the special figure variation performance where the variation pattern is "normal loss variation", a production flow consisting only of "normal variation" is executed. In addition, "Character SU preview" may be performed during the "normal variation" in this special figure variation performance.

Next, the main effects executed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically explained. In addition, in the special figure variation effect described below, the display of the hold icon HA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, "selected character preview" and "final character preview" as "character SU preview" will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 has a variation pattern of "SPSP jackpot variation", "SPSP loss variation", "SP jackpot variation", "SP loss variation", "N/relief jackpot variation", "N/relief loss variation", In the "normal variation" of the "N loss variation" and "normal loss variation" special symbol variation performances, the "selected character notice" or "final character notice" can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 30, a character SU preview selection table 123a2 is stored in the performance storage section 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121. The production control microcomputer 121 uses the character SU preview selection table 123a2 to determine whether or not to execute the "character SU preview" and, when executing the "character SU preview", to select the "selected character preview" and the "final character preview". It is possible to select which of the above to be executed, the type of performance pattern when executing the "selected character preview", and the type of performance pattern when executing the "final character preview".

As shown in FIG. 31(A), there are six types of production patterns for "selected character preview": production pattern A to production pattern F, and there are six types of production patterns for "final character preview". There are four types: pattern G to production pattern J.

Production pattern A is composed of steps 1 and 2, in which character A appears in step 1, character B appears in step 2, and neither character A nor character B utters a line.

Production pattern B consists of steps 1 to 4, in which character A appears in step 1, character B appears in step 2, character C appears in step 3, and character A speaks a line in step 4. This is a performance pattern.

Production pattern C consists of steps 1 to 4, in which character A appears in step 1, character B appears in step 2, character C appears in step 3, and character B utters a line in step 4. This is a performance pattern.

Production pattern D consists of steps 1 to 4, in which character A appears in step 1, character B appears in step 2, character C appears in step 3, and character C speaks lines in step 4. This is a performance pattern.

Production pattern E to production pattern F are each composed of steps 1 to 4, in which character A appears in step 1, character B appears in step 2, character C appears in step 3, and character C appears in step 4. This is a production pattern in which character A, character B, and character C all utter lines.

Performance pattern G is composed of steps 1 to 3, in which character D appears in step 1, character E appears in step 2, and character E speaks lines in step 3.

Performance patterns H to J are each composed of steps 1 to 4, in which character D appears in step 1, character E appears in step 2, character F appears in step 3, and character F appears in step 4. This is a production pattern in which F utters lines.

The details will be explained later, but in the "selected character preview", the characters of the lines uttered by Character A, Character B, and Character C are displayed in different font colors depending on the type of production pattern. In addition, in the "final character preview", the characters of the lines uttered by character E or character F are displayed in different font colors depending on the type of production pattern.

FIG. 31(B) is a diagram showing the contents of the character SU preview selection table 123a2. The production control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of variation pattern and determines whether or not to execute the "Character SU preview" and whether or not to execute the "Character SU preview" and the "selected character preview" and the "final character preview". The user selects which one to perform, the type of performance pattern when executing the "selected character preview", and the type of performance pattern when executing the "final character preview".

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001A) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002A), the execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern B is 5%, and the execution of "selection character notice" of production pattern C is 5%. 10% execution of "character preview", 15% execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern D, 2% execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern E, and 2% execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern F. is 3%, execution of "Final character preview" of production pattern H is 5%, execution of "Final character notice" of production pattern I is 10%, execution of "Final character notice" of production pattern J is 20%, " Non-execution of "Character SU Preview" is selected at a rate of 30%, and execution of "Selected Character Preview" of production pattern A and execution of "Final Character Preview" of production pattern G are not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "N/Relief jackpot fluctuation" (THP004A), the execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern B is 10%, the execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern C is 15%, and the production Execution of "Final character notice" of pattern H is selected at a rate of 10%, execution of "Final character notice" of production pattern I is selected at a rate of 15%, non-execution of "Character SU notice" is selected at a rate of 40%, and execution of "Final character notice" of production pattern A is selected at a rate of 40%. Execution of "selected character notice", execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern D, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern E, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern F, "final Execution of "Character Preview" and execution of "Final Character Preview" of production pattern J are not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011A) or "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012A), the execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern B is 5%, and the execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern C is 5%. Execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern D is 10%, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern D is 13%, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern E is 1%, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern F is 1%. , execution of "Final character notice" of production pattern H is 5%, execution of "Final character notice" of production pattern I is 10%, execution of "Final character notice" of production pattern J is 15%, "Character SU notice" is executed 15%, " is selected at a rate of 40%, and performance pattern A's "selected character preview" and performance pattern G's "final character preview" are not selected.

In addition, if the fluctuation pattern is "N loss fluctuation" (THP013A) or "N/relief loss fluctuation" (THP014A), the execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern B is 15%, and the execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern C is 15%. Execution of "Notice" is 10%, execution of "Final character notice" of production pattern H is 15%, execution of "Final character notice" of Production pattern I is 10%, and non-execution of "Character SU notice" is 50%. Selected by ratio, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern A, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern D, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern E, "selected character notice" of production pattern F. , execution of the "final character preview" of production pattern G, and execution of "final character preview" of production pattern J are not selected.

In addition, when the variation pattern is "Normal loss variation" (THP021A), the execution of "Selected character notice" of production pattern A is 15%, the execution of "Final character notice" of production pattern G is 15%, and the execution of "Character SU 70% of the time, non-execution of "Notice" is selected, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern B, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern C, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern D, Execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern E, execution of "selected character notice" of production pattern F, execution of "final character notice" of production pattern H, execution of "final character notice" of production pattern I, and Performance pattern J, execution of "final character preview", is not selected.

In other words, in the "selected character preview", the expectation level of jackpot is set in the order of performance pattern A < performance pattern B < performance pattern C < performance pattern D < performance pattern E < performance pattern F, and the performance pattern The "selected character notice" in D functions to suggest that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than the "selected character notice" in production patterns A to C, and the "selection character notice" in production patterns E to F. "Character preview" functions to suggest that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than "selected character preview" of other performance patterns.

In addition, in the "selected character notice", production patterns D to F are selected only in the case of variation patterns (THP001A, THP002A, THP011A, THP012A) that correspond to special figure variation productions that include "SP Reach" in the production flow. The "selected character preview" of performance patterns D to F functions as a performance suggesting that "SP reach" will be performed.

In addition, in the "selected character notice", the production pattern A is set to be selected only in the case of a variation pattern (THP021A) corresponding to a special figure variation production that does not include the establishment of "reach" in the production flow. , the "selected character preview" of performance pattern A functions as a so-called fake performance that suggests that "reach" will not be achieved.

On the other hand, in the "final character preview", the expectation level of jackpot is set in the order of production pattern G < production pattern H < production pattern I < production pattern J, and the "final character preview" of production pattern J is , functions to suggest that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game being played than the "final character preview" of other performance patterns.

In addition, in the "Final character preview", the production pattern J will be selected only when the variation pattern (THP001A, THP002A, THP011A, THP012A) corresponding to the special figure variation production that includes "SP Reach" in the production flow The "final character preview" of production pattern J functions as a production suggesting that "SP reach" will be performed.

In addition, in the "Final character preview", the production pattern G is set to be selected only in the case of a variation pattern (THP021A) corresponding to a special figure variation production that does not include the establishment of "Reach" in the production flow. , the "final character preview" of production pattern G functions as a so-called fake production that suggests that "reach" is not established.

When executing the "Character SU preview", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the "Character SU preview" with a different performance pattern depending on the selection result from the character SU preview selection table 123a2. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the character SU preview selection table 123a2 can be changed as appropriate.

FIGS. 32(A) to 32(H) are diagrams showing how a "selected character preview" is performed as a "character SU preview." When the "normal variation" starts in response to the start of the special figure variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 32(A). Then, when a predetermined waiting time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, a "selected character preview" is performed.

In the "selected character preview", as shown in FIG. 32(B), in step 1, a character A image G600 representing character A is displayed at the lower left of the display section 50a. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the process moves to step 2.

In step 2, as shown in FIG. 32(C), a character B image G601 representing character B is displayed at the lower right corner of the display section 50a. If the performance pattern A is selected according to the character SU preview selection table 123a2, the character A image G600 and the character B image G601 are deleted, and the "selected character preview" of the performance pattern A ends. On the other hand, if performance patterns B to F are selected according to the character SU preview selection table 123a2, the process moves to step 3.

In step 3, as shown in FIG. 32(D), a character C image G602 representing character C is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, and after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the process moves to step 4.

In step 4, if production pattern B is selected by the character SU notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. At the same time, a character image G500a of "Opportunity!" is displayed in green on the character A image G600. Thereafter, character A image G600, character B image G601, character C image G602, and character image G500a are deleted, and the "selected character preview" of production pattern B ends.

In addition, when production pattern C is selected by the character SU preview selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. At the same time, a character image G500b saying "Good opportunity!" is displayed in green on the character B image G601. Thereafter, character A image G600, character B image G601, character C image G602, and character image G500b are deleted, and the "selected character preview" of production pattern C ends.

Further, when the production pattern D is selected by the character SU notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. At the same time, a character image G500c of "It's a good opportunity!" is displayed in green on the character C image G602. Thereafter, character A image G600, character B image G601, character C image G602, and character image G500c are deleted, and the "selected character preview" of production pattern D ends.

Furthermore, when production pattern E is selected by the character SU preview selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. A voice saying "heat" is output from the speaker 52, and a character image G503a "extremely hot" is displayed in red over character A image G600, character B image G601, and character C image G602. Thereafter, the character A image G600, the character B image G601, the character C image G602, and the character image G503a are deleted, and the "selected character preview" of the production pattern E ends.

In addition, when production pattern F is selected by the character SU preview selection table 123a2, similar to production pattern E, lines by all of character A, character B, and character C (here, "fierce heat") The sound) is output from the speaker 52, and the character image G503b of "Very hot" is displayed in gold over the character A image G600, the character B image G601, and the character C image G602 (see FIG. 32(H)). . Thereafter, character A image G600, character B image G601, character C image G602, and character image G503b are deleted, and the "selected character preview" of production pattern F ends.

In the third embodiment, in the "selected character preview" of production patterns A to D, the lines uttered by the characters differ depending on the type of production pattern. may be made to be the same. Furthermore, in the third embodiment, in the "selected character preview" of production patterns A to D, the display colors of character images G500a, G500b, and G500c are made to be the same regardless of the type of production pattern. However, the display colors of the character images G500a, G500b, and G500c may be made to differ depending on the type of presentation pattern.

FIGS. 33(A) to 33(F) are diagrams showing how the "final character preview" is performed as the "character SU preview". When the "normal variation" starts in response to the start of the special figure variation effect, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 33(A). Then, when a predetermined waiting time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, a "final character preview" is performed.

In the "final character preview", as shown in FIG. 33(B), in step 1, a character D image G603 representing character D is displayed at the lower left of the display section 50a. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the process moves to step 2.

In step 2, as shown in FIG. 33(C), a character E image G604 representing character E is displayed at the lower right corner of the display section 50a, and after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the process moves to step 3.

In step 3, if the production pattern G is selected by the character SU preview selection table 123a2, the lines by the character E are not output from the speaker 52, and the character E image G604 is Above, a character image G501 of "..." is displayed in white. Thereafter, the character D image G603, the character E image G604, and the character image G501 are deleted, and the "final character preview" of the production pattern G ends. On the other hand, when the effect pattern H to effect pattern J is selected by the character SU preview selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 33(E), the character F image G605 representing the character After a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the process moves to step 4.

In step 4, if the production pattern H is selected by the character SU preview selection table 123a2, the dialogue by the character F (here, the voice "chance") is heard from the speaker, as shown in FIG. 33(F). At the same time, a character image G502a of "Chance!" is displayed in green on the character F image G605. Thereafter, the character D image G603, the character E image G604, the character F image G605, and the character image G502a are deleted, and the "final character preview" of the production pattern H ends.

Furthermore, when production pattern I is selected by the character SU preview selection table 123a2, similar to production pattern H, a line by character F (here, the voice "chance") is output from the speaker 52. At the same time, a character image G502b of "Chance!" is displayed in red on the character F image G605 (see FIG. 33(F)). Thereafter, the character D image G603, the character E image G604, the character F image G605, and the character image G502b are deleted, and the "final character preview" of the production pattern I ends.

Further, when production pattern J is selected by the character SU preview selection table 123a2, similar to production pattern H, a line by character F (here, the voice "chance") is output from the speaker 52. At the same time, a character image G502c of "Chance!" is displayed in gold on the character F image G605 (see FIG. 33(F)). Thereafter, the character D image G603, the character E image G604, the character F image G605, and the character image G502c are deleted, and the "final character preview" of the production pattern J ends.

In the third embodiment, in the "final character preview" of production pattern H to production pattern J, the lines uttered by character F are the same depending on the type of production pattern, but depending on the type of production pattern, The lines uttered by F may be different.

<Consideration of the third embodiment>
The pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the third embodiment will be considered below. First, in the "selected character preview", regarding the relationship between the probability that a jackpot game will be played when character A or character B utters a line, and the probability that a jackpot game will be played when character C utters a line. Consider.

In the "selected character preview", characters appear in the order of character A → character B → character C, but if character A, character B, and character C all appear, when character A or character B utters a line ( There are production patterns B and C), and a production pattern D when the character C utters lines (see FIG. 31(A)).

In the production patterns (production pattern B, production pattern C) in which character A or character B utters lines, the results of the jackpot determination are "loss" (THP011A, THP012A, THP013A, THP014A), and the results of the jackpot determination are "lose". In the case of "Jackpot Winning" (THP001A, THP002A, THP004A), the selection has the same probability, but in the production pattern (Production Pattern D) in which Character C utters lines, if the jackpot determination result is "Lose" ( THP001A, THP002A, THP004A) are selected with higher probability than THP011A, THP012A, THP013A, THP014A) when the jackpot determination result is "jackpot winning" (see FIG. 31(B)).

In other words, in the "selected character preview", a jackpot game is played when character A or character B, who appears relatively early, speaks a line, and when character C, who appears relatively late, speaks a line. It can be said that the probabilities are different from each other.

Next, in the "selected character preview", the probability of developing into "SP reach" when character A or character B utters a line, and the probability of developing into "SP reach" when character C utters a line. , consider the relationship between .

In the "selected character preview", characters appear in the order of character A → character B → character C, but if character A, character B, and character C all appear, when character A or character B utters a line ( There are production patterns B and C), and a production pattern D when the character C utters lines (see FIG. 31(A)).

The production patterns (production pattern B, production pattern C) in which character A or character B utters lines are for special figure variation productions (THP004A, THP013A, THP014A) in which the production flow does not include "SP reach", and , in the case of special figure variation effects (THP001A, THP002A, THP011A, THP012A) in which "SP Reach" is included in the effect flow, any of is selected, while the effect pattern in which character C utters lines (effect pattern D) is It is selected only in the case of special figure variation effects (THP001A, THP002A, THP011A, THP012A) in which the effect flow includes "SP reach" (see FIG. 31(B)).

In other words, in the "selected character preview", when character A or character B, who appears relatively early, utters a line, and when character C, who appears relatively late, utters a line, the "SP reach" It can be said that the probabilities of development are different from each other.

<Effects of the third embodiment>
The effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the third embodiment will be described below.

(6) In the "selected character preview", if character A, character B, and character C all appear, character A, character B, and character C may all say a line, so there are many variations of the line. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(7) In the "selected character preview", the probability of a jackpot game being played is different depending on when character A or character B who appears first utters a line and when character C who appears later utters a line. Depending on the type of character uttering the lines, it is possible to suggest the possibility of a jackpot game being played, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(8) In the "selected character preview", if character C does not appear, neither character A nor character B, who have already appeared, will say any lines, so it is not possible to quickly end the "selected character preview". It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(9) As a "Character SU Preview", there is a "Final Character Preview" in which the last character to appear speaks a line, and a "Selected Character Preview" in which any character out of all the characters that appeared speaks a line. Since there are times when "Character SU Preview" is played, it is possible to diversify the variations of "Character SU Preview" and increase the interest of the game.

(10) In the "Final character preview", the display color of the dialogue character images G501, G502a, G502b, G502c differs depending on the jackpot determination result (variation pattern), while in the "Selected character preview" Since the types of characters uttering lines differ depending on the result (variation pattern), it is possible to suggest the degree of jackpot expectation in a method suitable for each production content, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(11) In the "selected character preview", there are times when one of the characters that appear will say a line, and other times when all the characters that have appeared will say a line, so there are variations of the "selected character preview". It is possible to diversify the game and increase the interest of the game.

<<Fourth embodiment>>
The pachinko game machine of the fourth embodiment will be described below based on FIGS. 38 to 54. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described basic embodiment, first embodiment, second embodiment, and third embodiment is also applied to the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the basic embodiment, the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, the so-called normal base can be displayed on the 7-segment display 300, and the super prize ball can be displayed. It is equipped with a prevention function.

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment is a so-called V sure ST machine, and in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, if there is a V pass (pass to the specific area 16) during a jackpot game, At the end of the jackpot game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are turned ON (putting into a high probability high base state (high probability high base gaming state)), and both the probability variation counter and the time saving counter are set to a predetermined value (160), If there is no V passing during the jackpot game, when the jackpot game ends, only the time saving flag is turned ON (setting the low probability high base state (low probability high base gaming state)) and the time saving counter is set to a predetermined value (for example 160). do.

<Electrical configuration in the fourth embodiment>
First, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 34 and 35. As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment includes a special drawing lottery, a variable display of special drawings, a jackpot game, setting of the game state described later, a general drawing lottery, a variable display of normal drawings, and assistance. A game control board (main control unit, hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls gaming profits such as games (progress of the game), and a game production (special figure variation production, A performance control board (performance control unit, hereinafter referred to as "sub control board") 120 that controls performances such as hold performance, operation performance, jackpot game performance, etc.) and customer waiting performance, and controls related to payout of game balls. A payout control board 170 and the like are provided on the back side further than the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls games. Further, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as a production control section (sub-control section) that controls production, together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the audio control circuit 161. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various types of production using production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). It would be good if the performance could be controlled.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, sub-control board 120, and payout control board 170, and also supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a RAM clear switch 191 that can be pressed down. When the power is turned on, the RAM clear switch 191 (specific operation means) clears game information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the gaming control microcomputer 101 (described later) (for example, information on gaming states such as high probability states, the number of special symbols on hold). This is for clearing (hereinafter referred to as "RAM clear") the gaming CPU 102 (hereinafter referred to as "RAM clear"). As shown in FIG. 36, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on a power supply board 190 placed on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 191 cannot be operated unless the person is an employee of the game parlor who can open and close the front door 23. That is, the RAM clear switch 191 can be said to be an operating means that cannot be operated by the player. When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 101. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply board 190, but the location of the RAM clear switch 191 can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be provided on the main control board 100 or a dedicated board. It's okay.

A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment. do. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the power is cut off to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment. Further, a power switch 193 is connected to the power supply board 190. The ON/OFF operation of the power switch 193 switches the power on/off. Note that the main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub-control board 120 may be provided with a backup power circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 34, the main control board 100 is equipped with a one-chip microcomputer for game control (hereinafter referred to as "microcomputer for game control") 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment according to a program. There is. The gaming control microcomputer 101 includes a gaming ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the gaming, a gaming RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in a gaming ROM 103 is included.

The gaming ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. In addition, the gaming ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special symbol reservation storage section 105, regular symbol reservation storage section 106, and the like. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with a non-erasable storage section 107, and the non-erasable storage section 107 is provided with a total prize ball number storage section 107a, a total fired ball number storage section 107b, and a difference ball number storage section 107c. It is being In the non-erasable storage section 107, even if RAM clear is executed, the gaming CPU 102 does not erase the stored contents. The non-erasable storage unit 107 (total award ball number storage unit 107a, total fired ball number storage unit 107b, difference ball number storage unit 107c) will be described in detail later.

The main control board 100 is also provided with a 7-segment display 300, a setting key cylinder 180, and a special reset switch 181 (special operation means) (see FIG. 36). As shown in FIG. 37, the 7-segment display 300 is a so-called 4-segment 7-segment display, and includes a total of 32 lighting (light-emitting) parts. Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 includes, in order from left to right, a first display area 310, a second display area 320, a third display area 330, and a fourth display area 340. The four display areas 310, 320, 330, and 340 each have eight lighting parts (LED elements) LB1 to LB8, LB9 to LB16, so that they can each represent numbers from "0" to "9". It has LB17 to LB24 and LB25 to LB32. Display control of the 7-segment display 300 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101.

The setting key cylinder 180 functions as an operating means when setting a setting value corresponding to the jackpot determination probability. The interior of the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated between an initial position and a rotational position with a setting key (not shown) inserted therein. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the setting mode is enabled in which setting values can be set by rotating the setting key cylinder 180 to the rotation position and turning on the power while pressing and operating the RAM clear switch 191. can be moved to. In this setting mode, the setting value can be set to "1". However, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, only one setting value, ie, "1", is provided. Therefore, the set value cannot be changed from "1". Note that when the setting mode is set, if the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated from the rotation position to the standby position, the setting mode is ended and RAM clear is executed.

The main control board 100 is also provided with a special reset switch 181 that can be pressed down. As shown in FIG. 36, the special reset switch 181 is provided on the main control board 100 placed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment. Therefore, the special reset switch 181 cannot be operated unless the person is an employee of the gaming hall who can open and close the front door 23. That is, the special reset switch 181 can be said to be an operating means that cannot be operated by the player. The function of the special reset switch 181 will be explained in detail later. Furthermore, a gaming I/O (Input/Output) port section 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals is mounted on the main control board 100.

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

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

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

Although not shown in FIG. 34, the various sensors MS include an outlet sensor that detects all the game balls (total number of shot balls) flowing down the game area 6. Here, the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the game area 6 are discharged to the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment through a discharge path (not shown) provided at the lower part of the game board mounting frame 2A. . Therefore, the discharge port sensor is provided within the discharge path. Further, the various sensors MS include a magnetic sensor that detects illegal magnetism. The magnetic sensor detects the magnetism generated when a player uses a magnet or the like to illegally enter a game ball into the various winning holes 10, 11, 12, and 14. When each of the above-mentioned sensors detects a game ball, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the detected content.

Further, the various sensors MS include a front door open sensor that detects opening of the front door 23 to the outer frame 22, and a front frame sensor that detects opening of the front frame 23m to the game board mounting frame 2A. . When the front door open sensor detects that the front door 23 is opened, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the detected content. When the front frame sensor detects the opening of the front frame 23m, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the detected content. Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, the main control board 100 is connected to displays 8 (a special figure display 81, a regular figure display 82, and a special figure pending display 83). Display control of these displays 8 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101.

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

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

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

Further, the payout control board 170 is connected to the external terminal board 160. That is, the external terminal board 160 is connected to the main control board 100 via the payout control board 170. The external terminal board 160 is for transmitting an external terminal signal transmitted from the main control board 100 to an external unit GU (data counter, hall computer, etc.) provided outside the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment. . The information included in the outer end signal includes, for example, information indicating whether a jackpot has been won, information on the gaming status, and information indicating an error or fraud (abnormality). Although the external terminal board 160 transmits the outer end signal to the external unit GU through parallel communication, the outer end signal may be transmitted through asynchronous serial communication (common asynchronous serial communication port). Furthermore, although the main control board 100 is connected to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170, the main control board 100 may be connected to the external terminal board 160 via a board other than the payout control board 170 (for example, a relay board). Alternatively, the main control board 100 and the external terminal board 160 may be directly connected.

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

As shown in FIG. 35, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with a performance control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "performance control microcomputer") 121 that controls the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores programs for controlling the performance as the game progresses by the main control board 100, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123 that stores It includes a presentation CPU 122 that executes a program.

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

Furthermore, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with an I/O port section 138 for performance and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 for inputting and outputting data and signals. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates on the power when the pachinko game machine PY1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 operates. It operates using power supplied from a backup power supply circuit 192 provided therein. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be used as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 controls the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device based on commands received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. Note that the connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both the transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and the transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. This is a two-way communication connection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55 m that drives the on-board movable device 55 , an under-board drive motor 56 m that drives the under-board movable device 56 , and a bottom drive motor 56 m that drives the frame moving device 58 . It includes a frame drive motor 58m, etc. The performance control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors and cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. It is also assumed that a vibration motor (not shown) for vibrating the normal button 40 is also connected to the sub-control board 120. Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like. The performance control microcomputer 121 can cause each lamp to emit light. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

<Display on 7-segment display>
Next, the display on the 7-segment display 300 (see FIG. 37) in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment will be explained. On the 7-segment display 300, the normal base, which is the ratio between the total number of normal prize balls won by the player in the normal gaming state and the normal number of balls fired by the player in the normal gaming state, is displayed as a percentage (%) value. Is displayed. Note that the 7-segment display 300 displays bases other than the normal base (time-saving base, which is the ratio of the total number of time-saving prize balls acquired by the player in the time-saving state to the number of time-saving shot balls fired by the player in the time-saving state, and jackpot game). The jackpot base, which is the ratio between the total number of jackpot balls won by the player in the jackpot game state and the number of jackpot balls fired by the player in the jackpot game state, is never displayed.

Here, the game control microcomputer 101 is configured to always count the number of normally fired balls, the total number of normally prized balls, and the total number of fired balls. The total number of balls fired is the number of balls fired by the player in all game states (normal game state, jackpot game state, high probability high base state, low probability high base state, etc.). The total number of fired balls is calculated by the game control microcomputer 101 counting the detection of the discharge port sensor. The number of normally fired balls is calculated by the game control microcomputer 101 counting the detection of the discharge port sensor only in the normal game state. The total number of normal prize balls is calculated by counting the number of prize balls paid out by the game control microcomputer 101 in the normal gaming state.

The information on the number of normally fired balls counted for display on the 7-segment display 300, the information on the total number of normally awarded balls, and the information on the total number of fired balls are stored in the non-erasable storage unit 107 of the gaming RAM 104 (FIG. 34). (see) is stored in a specific storage area (not shown). Therefore, even if the RAM is cleared, the information on the number of normally fired balls, the information on the total number of normally awarded balls, and the information on the total number of fired balls are maintained (not deleted). In this way, even if the RAM clear is executed, the game control microcomputer 101 can calculate the normal base using the normal number of balls fired at the time of power cutoff and the normal total prize ball number at the time of power cutoff. The game control microcomputer 101 then displays the normal base value on the 7-segment display 300 regardless of the gaming state (in the normal gaming state, jackpot gaming state, high probability high base state, low probability high base state, etc.). It is displayed in the right two digits (third display area 330 and fourth display area 340 (see FIG. 37)).

Here, the normal base is calculated by dividing the total number of fired balls into 60,000 rounds. In other words, the normal base calculated from when the power is turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory until the total number of fired balls reaches 60,000 becomes the first normal base. Thereafter, when the total number of balls fired exceeds 60,001 shots, the value that was the first normal base is stored as the previous normal base. The normal base calculated when the total number of fired balls increases from 60,001 to 120,000 becomes the current normal base. After that, when the total number of balls fired exceeds 120,001 shots, the value that was the normal base of the previous round will be stored as the normal base of the second round, and the value that was the current normal base will be stored as the normal base of the previous round. Ru. The normal base calculated until the total number of fired balls increases from 120,001 to 180,000 becomes the current normal base.

After that, if the total number of balls fired exceeds 180,001 shots, the value that was the normal base 2 times ago will be stored as the normal base 3 times ago, and the value that was the normal base 1 time ago will be stored as the normal base 2 times ago. The value that was the current normal base is stored as the previous normal base. The normal base calculated until the total number of fired balls increases from 180,001 to 240,000 becomes the current normal base. After that, when the total number of balls fired exceeds 240,001 shots, the value that was the normal base 3 times ago will be deleted, the value that was the normal base 2 times ago will be stored as the normal base 3 times ago, and the value that was the normal base 2 times ago will be stored as the normal base 3 times ago. The value that was the normal base is stored as the normal base two times before, and the value that was the current normal base is stored as the normal base one time before. The normal base calculated until the total number of fired balls increases from 240,001 to 300,000 becomes the current normal base. Thereafter, the normal base is similarly calculated every 60,000 total shots, and the normal base values up to three times before are stored.

In this way, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the current normal base, the previous normal base, the second previous normal base, and the third previous normal base at the maximum in the non-erasable storage unit 107 of the gaming RAM 104. You can leave it there. In this case, the game control microcomputer 101 displays the current normal base ⇒ 1 previous normal base ⇒ 2nd previous normal base, ⇒ 3rd previous normal base ⇒ current normal base 5 on the 7-segment display 300. The display is changed every second.

Specifically, in the 7-segment display 300, when "bL" is displayed in the left two digits (first display area 310 and second display area 320 (see FIG. 37)), the right two digits (third display area 330 and a fourth display area 340), the current normal base is displayed. Therefore, a person who sees "bL" in the left two digits can understand that the value shown in the right two digits (normal base) is the current normal base.

Then, when 5 seconds have passed since the current normal base display started, the 7-segment display 300 shows "b1" in the left two digits, and displays the previous normal base in the right two digits. be done. Therefore, a person who sees "b1" in the left two digits can understand that the value (normal base) shown in the right two digits is the previous normal base.

Then, when 5 seconds have passed since the display of the previous normal base started, the 7-segment display 300 will display "b2" in the left two digits, and the two previous normal base will be displayed in the right two digits. is displayed. Therefore, a person who sees "b2" in the two digits on the left can understand that the value (normal base) shown in the two digits on the right is the normal base two times ago.

Then, when 5 seconds have passed since the display of the previous two normal bases started, the 7-segment display 300 shows "b3" in the left two digits, and the three previous normal bases in the right two digits. is displayed. Therefore, a person who sees "b3" in the left two digits can understand that the value (normal base) shown in the right two digits is the normal base three times ago.

Then, when 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the normal base display three times before, the 7-segment display 300 displays "bL" in the left two digits and the current state in the right two digits, as described above. The normal base of is displayed and the same is repeated thereafter.

Furthermore, in the 7-segment display 300, if the total number of balls fired is 300 balls or less after the power is turned on for the first time after shipping from the factory, "--" is displayed in the two digits on the right. That is, when the total number of fired balls is 300 balls or less, the normal base value is not displayed, and after the total number of fired balls exceeds 300 balls, the normal base value is displayed. In this way, if the total number of balls fired is 300 balls or less, the value of the denominator of the normal base (number of normally fired balls) is too small, which avoids displaying the unreliable value of the normal base. There is. In addition, even if the total number of fired balls is 300 or less, the left two digits of the 7-segment display 300 will repeat the display of "bL" ⇒ "b1" ⇒ "b2" ⇒ "b3" every 5 seconds. .

In addition, on the 7-segment display 300, if the number of balls normally fired after the power is turned on for the first time after leaving the factory is 6000 balls or less, the two digits on the left will indicate "bL", "b1", "b2", "b3". ' will start blinking. Thereafter, when the number of normally fired balls exceeds 6000 balls after the power is turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory, "bL", "b1", "b2", and "b3" indicated by the two digits on the left become lit. In this way, if the left two digits are shown blinking to the person checking the normal base on the 7-segment display 300, the normal base value shown in the right two digits has not yet converged sufficiently. It is possible to make the user understand that the value is not present. In other words, if you show the lighting mode in the two digits on the left to someone who is checking the normal base, they will understand that the normal base value shown in the two digits on the right is a value that has converged to some extent. It is possible to do so.

Further, in the 7-segment display 300, when the setting mode is entered after the power is turned on, the setting value (“1”) is displayed in the fourth display area 340. Thereafter, when the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated from the rotation position to the standby position, the setting mode ends and the setting value (“1”) is no longer displayed in the fourth display area 340. In this way, the setting value is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 only while the setting mode is set.

Further, in the 7-segment display 300, an initial display is performed after the power is turned on until the normal base display starts. As described above, when transitioning to the setting mode after the power is turned on, the initial display is executed after the setting mode ends. In the initial display on the 7-segment display 300, all the lighting parts LB1 to LB32 (see FIG. 37) included in the first display area 310 to the fourth display area 340 are lit. That is, "8.8.8.8." is displayed on the 7-segment display 300. In this way, the initial display is performed on the 7-segment display 300 immediately after the power is turned on, thereby indicating that the 7-segment display 300 operates normally.

<Over-winning ball prevention function>
Next, the over-winning ball prevention function in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment will be explained. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 is capable of operating an over-prize ball prevention function so as not to award excessive prize balls to the player. Specifically, the excessive prize ball prevention function is a function that makes the game unplayable on the condition that the difference in the number of balls is 80,000 (standard number) or more. Here, the difference number of balls (specific measurement number) is the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of fired balls. The total number of prize balls is the number of prize balls that the player obtains (is paid out to the player) in all gaming states (normal playing state, jackpot playing state, high probability high base state, low probability high base state, etc.) It is. Note that the total number of prize balls means the total number of prize balls that the game control microcomputer 101 plans to pay out to the player, but does not mean the total number of prize balls that are actually paid out to the player. It's okay. As mentioned above, the total number of balls fired is the number of balls fired by the player in all game states.

The game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of prize balls at any time after the power is turned on, and information on the counted total number of prize balls is stored in the non-erasable storage section 107 of the game RAM 104. It is stored in the total prize pitch number storage unit 107a (see FIG. 34). Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of fired balls at any time after the power is turned on, and information on the counted total number of fired balls is stored in the non-erasable storage section 107 of the gaming RAM 104. The total number of balls fired is stored in the total number of balls fired storage unit 107b (see FIG. 34). The game control microcomputer 101 calculates the number of difference balls by subtracting the total number of balls fired from the total number of prize balls at any time after the power is turned on. The difference ball number storage unit 107c (see FIG. 34) provided in the non-erasable storage unit 107 of the RAM 104 is stored.

Therefore, even if RAM clear is executed, the game control microcomputer 101 does not erase the information on the total number of prize balls, the information on the total number of fired balls, and the information on the difference number of balls stored in the non-erasable storage section 107. . In this way, the game control microcomputer 101 can calculate the difference in the number of balls across dates using the total number of prize balls at the time of power cutoff and the total number of fired balls at the time of power cutoff. Note that the game control microcomputer 101 is configured to treat the difference number of balls as a negative value when the value of the total number of balls fired is larger than the value of the total number of prize balls.

In this embodiment, when the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 not only stops the game control process related to the game (processing of steps S102 to S108 described later, see FIG. 45), but also fires the game ball. The firing control process (the process of step 109 described later, see FIG. 45) for the purpose of this is also stopped. Therefore, even if the player rotates the handle 72k, the game ball is not shot, and the player can immediately notice that the game cannot be played. In addition, when the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the game control process and stops receiving signals according to the detection contents from the various sensors MS, and the display devices 8 and 7 segments The display control of the display 300 is no longer executed, the various actuators MA are no longer operated, and the outer end signal is no longer output to the external terminal board 160 via the dispensing control board 170.

After the over-winning ball prevention function is activated, the situation in which the game cannot be executed continues until the power is cut off. In this embodiment, the excessive prize ball prevention function is canceled on the condition that RAM clearing is executed. That is, after the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated, the employee of the gaming hall shuts off the power by turning off the power switch 193. Then, when turning on the power by turning on the power switch 193, the employee of the gaming hall depresses the RAM clear switch 191. Thereby, by executing RAM clear, the game control microcomputer 101 can execute the game control process and firing control process regarding the game. In this way, in this embodiment, after the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated, the game cannot be restarted simply by turning the power off and on (re-on), but the game can be restarted only by clearing the RAM. can.

Next, the timing at which the excessive prize ball prevention function operates will be explained based on FIG. 38. The over-prize ball prevention function is activated when the player shifts from an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player to a normal gaming state on the condition that the difference in the number of balls is 80,000 or more. In other words, the excessive prize ball prevention function does not necessarily operate at the timing when the difference in the number of balls reaches 80,000. In this embodiment, the advantageous gaming state is a high probability high base state after a jackpot game or a low probability high base state after a jackpot game.

For example, assume that the difference in the number of balls reaches 70,000 in the middle of the jackpot game state shown in FIG. 38(A). Of course, at this time, the over-prize ball prevention function does not operate. Next, assume that the difference in the number of balls reaches 80,000 in the middle of the jackpot game state shown in FIG. 38(B). At this time, the excessive prize ball prevention function does not operate. Subsequently, even at the timing of transitioning from this jackpot game state to the high-accuracy, high-base state, the over-prize ball prevention function does not operate. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38(C), at the timing of transition from the high-accuracy, high-base state to the normal gaming state, the over-winning ball prevention function is activated. In this way, in this embodiment, the game does not stop in the middle of the jackpot game state or the high probability high base state, and the game can be ended at a good timing when the advantageous game state ends for the player. It is possible.

In this embodiment, the information on the difference number of balls is stored in the difference ball number storage section 107c of the non-erasable storage section 107, and the difference number of balls is not reset (cleared) by turning the power off and on. As described above, even if the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on, the difference in the number of balls will not be reset. This is based on the following reasons.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, even during business hours, there are situations where the power is turned off and turned on (re-on) or the RAM is cleared due to bugs, breakdowns, severe fraud, etc. In such a situation, if the difference in the number of balls is reset by turning on the power again or clearing the RAM, the purpose of providing the over-prize ball prevention function will be lost. In other words, if a bug, malfunction, or serious fraud occurs, there is a risk that the player who restarts the game afterward will be given an unfair advantage by making it difficult for the over-prize ball prevention function to operate. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to prevent the above-mentioned unfair advantage from being given to the player, the number of differential balls is not reset by turning the power back on or executing RAM clearing.

Next, the conditions under which the difference number of balls is reset will be explained based on FIG. 39. In this embodiment, there are two reset conditions for resetting the difference number of balls. The first reset condition is that the special reset switch 181 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 39(A). In other words, when the game control microcomputer 101 receives a signal based on the pressing operation of the special reset switch 181, it clears the information on the difference number of balls stored in the difference ball number storage section 107c of the non-erasable storage section 107. do. Note that when the information on the number of differential balls stored in the differential ball number storage section 107c is reset (cleared), the information on the total number of award balls and the total number of balls stored in the total number of award balls storage section 107a are also reset (cleared). The information on the total number of fired balls stored in the fired ball number storage unit 107b is also reset, but hereinafter it will simply be referred to as "the difference number of balls is reset (cleared)". Although FIG. 39A shows a case where the number of difference balls is reset when the special reset switch 181 is pressed while waiting for a customer, it does not matter in which gaming state (for example, normal gaming state). However, when the special reset switch 181 is pressed, the difference number of balls is reset.

The second reset condition is that the customer waiting state continues for one hour (predetermined time), as shown in FIG. 39(A). In other words, if the game is not played for an hour after transitioning to the customer waiting state, the game control microcomputer 101 will delete the information on the difference number of balls stored in the difference ball number storage section 107c of the non-erasable storage section 107. clear. Note that the customer waiting state is a gaming state in which no game is executed and the special symbols are stopped and displayed.

The above two reset conditions are provided for the following reasons. For example, as shown in FIGS. 39(A) and 39(B), assume that the difference in the number of balls reaches 70,000 in a jackpot game state due to a game played by a certain player. Thereafter, when a certain player transitions from the jackpot gaming state to the high-probability-high-base state and then to the normal gaming state, it is assumed that the game has ended. In this case, for the player who starts the next game, if the number of difference balls increases by a small amount (within 10,000), the excessive prize ball prevention function may be activated, which is extremely disadvantageous.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39(A), the number of difference balls is reset by pressing the special reset switch 181. Thereby, an employee of the gaming parlor can press the special reset switch 181 at any timing after a certain player finishes playing the game to reset the number of difference balls. Further, as shown in FIG. 39(B), if the customer waiting state continues for one hour, it is determined that the player has finished the game, and the difference in the number of balls is automatically reset. Thereby, the difference in the number of balls can be reset without placing a burden on the employees of the game parlor. In this way, by providing the above two reset conditions, it is possible to prevent the next player who starts the game from having the excessive prize ball prevention function activated immediately after starting the game, which would put him at a huge disadvantage. It is possible.

Next, the performance mode when the over-prize ball prevention function is activated will be explained based on FIG. 40(A). When the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated, as shown in FIG. 40(A), the red background image RE is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the message "Error X, excessive prize ball error, please clear RAM" is displayed. An error cancellation method image ERX showing the error is displayed. Further, a game stop sound is output from the speaker 52. Furthermore, all the frame lamps 53 are turned on in white, and all the board lamps 54 are turned off. In this way, the presentation mode shown in FIG. 40(A) makes it possible for the player to immediately recognize the situation in which the game cannot be played. Note that the presentation mode shown in FIG. 40(A) continues until the power is cut off. The effect mode shown in FIG. 40(A) is canceled when RAM clear is executed, but it continues as it is only by turning the power back on.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, a case will be described in which an illegal magnetism is detected. When the magnetic sensor detects illegal magnetism, the magnetic sensor outputs a signal according to the magnetic detection to the main control board 100. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the game control process and the firing control process related to the game, similarly to when the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated. In this way, the situation in which the game cannot be executed due to magnetic detection continues until the power is cut off. However, in this case, unlike the case where the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 executes game control processing and firing control processing regarding the game by turning the power off and on (returning the power on). can do.

Next, the presentation mode when illegal magnetism is detected will be explained based on FIG. 40(B). When an illegal magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor, as shown in FIG. 40(B), the red background image RE is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the message "Error 1 Magnetic detection abnormality. Turn on the power again. An error release method image ER1 indicating "Please do so" is displayed. Further, a game stop sound is output from the speaker 52. Furthermore, all the frame lamps 53 are turned on in white, and all the board lamps 54 are turned off. In this way, if we compare the performance mode when the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated (see Figure 40 (A)) and the performance mode when illegal magnetism is detected (see Figure 40 (B)), we can see how to cancel it. Everything other than the image is the same. Therefore, it is necessary to make employees or players at the gaming parlor aware that they are in a situation where they cannot play the game both when illegal magnetism is detected and when the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated. It is possible to make it easier.

Next, the performance mode when the difference number of balls reaches 70,000 will be explained based on FIG. 41(A). As a precondition, it is assumed that the difference in the number of balls reaches 70,000 at the timing shown in FIG. 38(A). First, as shown in FIG. 41(A), a round image G109 and a prize ball number image G110 are displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the difference number of balls reaches 70,000, a purple border image EFa is displayed on the edge of the display section 50a, and an over-prize image EFa is displayed at the bottom of the display section 50a, indicating that "over-prize ball abnormality with 10,000 shots left". A ball preview image KY is displayed. By displaying the purple border image EFa and the over-prized ball preview image KY, it is possible for the player to grasp the situation where the over-prized ball prevention function is about to be activated. The display of the purple border image EFa continues even after the jackpot game state ends, but the display of the super prize ball preview image KY ends when the jackpot game state ends. Note that the over-prize ball preview image KY may continue to be displayed even after the jackpot game state ends.

Next, the performance mode when the difference number of balls reaches 80,000 will be explained based on FIG. 41(B). As a precondition, it is assumed that the difference in the number of balls reaches 80,000 at the timing shown in FIG. 38(B). As shown in FIG. 41(B), a round image G109 and a prize pitch number image G110 are displayed on the display unit 50a. When the difference in number of balls reaches 80,000, a red border image EFb is displayed at the edge of the display section 50a, and a game stop notice image KH indicating that "the game is stopped when the rush ends" is displayed at the bottom of the display section 50a. is displayed. By displaying the red edge image EFb and the game stop notice image KH, it is possible for the player to know that the game stop is approaching and when the game will be stopped. The display of the red edge image EFb continues even after the jackpot gaming state ends, but the display of the game stop notice image KH ends when the jackpot gaming state ends. Note that the game stop notice image KH may continue to be displayed even after the jackpot game state ends.

Here, after the difference number of balls reaches 70,000 at the timing shown in FIG. 38(A), the presentation mode in the high-accuracy-high base state is as shown in FIG. 42(A). That is, as shown in FIG. 42(A), on the display section 50a, a background image for probability variation (probability variation background image) G105 is displayed, and the effect pattern EZ is displayed in a variable manner. A purple border image EFa is displayed at the edge of the display section 50a. This purple edge image EFa allows the player to play the game while being aware that the difference in the number of balls has reached 70,000.

Furthermore, after the number of differential balls reaches 80,000 at the timing shown in FIG. 38(B), the presentation mode in the high-accuracy-high base state is as shown in FIG. 42(B). That is, as shown in FIG. 42(B), the probability variation background image G105 is displayed on the display section 50a, and the effect pattern EZ is displayed in a variable manner. A red edge image EFb is displayed at the edge of the display section 50a. This red edge image EFb allows the player to play the game while being aware that the difference in the number of balls has reached 80,000.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39(A), a presentation mode will be described when the number of difference balls is reset by pressing the special reset switch 181. In this case, a situation arises in which an employee of the gaming hall opens the front door 23 to the outer frame 22 and presses the special reset switch 181. Therefore, the front door open sensor detects the opening of the front door 23, and as shown in FIG. is displayed. At this time, a difference ball number reset notification image CLS indicating that "the difference ball number has been reset" is displayed at the lower part of the display section 50a. This makes it possible for employees at the gaming parlor to know that the difference in the number of balls has been reset.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39(B), a presentation mode will be described when the customer waiting state continues for one hour. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed on the display unit 50a. At this time, a difference ball number reset notification image CLS indicating that "the difference ball number has been reset" is displayed at the lower part of the display section 50a. This makes it possible for employees at the gaming parlor to know that the difference in the number of balls has been reset.

<Operation of the game control microcomputer in the fourth embodiment>
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 in the fourth embodiment will be explained. Note that counters, timers, buffers, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101, which will be explained below, are provided in the game RAM 104.

[Main Control Main Process] When the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the main control main process program shown in FIG. 44 from the game ROM 103 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the main control main processing, first, power-on processing (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, permission settings for access to the gaming RAM 104, settings for the gaming CPU 102, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

In addition, in the power-on process (S001), the gaming control microcomputer 101 executes RAM clearing when a signal based on the pressing operation to the RAM clearing switch 191 is input. When RAM clearing is executed, gaming information (for example, information on gaming states such as high probability states, information on the number of reserved special drawings, jackpot determination results, etc.) stored in the gaming RAM 104 is erased. As a result, the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state (low probability low base state, low probability non time saving state). However, even if the RAM clear is executed, the information on the total number of award balls stored in the total number of award balls storage unit 107a, the information on the total number of fired balls stored in the total number of fired balls storage unit 107b, and the difference balls. The information on the difference in the number of balls stored in the number storage unit 107c is not cleared.

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

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

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) in the fourth embodiment will be explained. As shown in FIG. 45, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), it is first determined whether the game stop flag is ON (S101). The game stop flag is turned ON when the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated. If the game stop flag is ON (YES in S101), the processing of steps S102 to S113 is passed. This makes the game unplayable. On the other hand, if the game stop flag is OFF (NO in S101), the processes of steps S102 to S113 are executed. In other words, the game is ready for play.

In addition, in the power-on process (S001) of the main control main process (FIG. 44), when the game stop flag is ON and RAM clear is executed, it is switched to OFF. On the other hand, if the RAM clear is not executed while the game stop flag is ON, it remains ON. In other words, the state of the game stop flag does not change just by turning the power back on. In this way, after the game stop flag is turned ON due to the operation of the excessive prize ball prevention function, whether or not the game is restarted is determined depending on whether or not RAM clear is executed.

If the game stop flag is OFF in step S101, an input process (S102) to be described later is executed. Then, after performing normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S103) for updating various random numbers, sensor detection processing (S104), and normal operation processing related to the operation of the electric chew 12D (S105), the difference number of balls described later is performed. Measurement processing (S106) and special operation processing (S107) to be described later are executed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a sorting device control process (S108) for controlling the sorting device 16D, and executes a firing control process (S109) for controlling the firing of game balls. Note that the sorting device 16D is activated when a special game using the second big prize opening 15 is played. Further, by executing the firing control process (S109), the player can fire the game ball by rotating the handle 72k. On the other hand, if the firing control process (S109) is not executed, the game ball cannot be fired even if the player rotates the handle 72k.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a 7-segment display control process (S110) for controlling the display on the 7-segment display 300. Next, error processing (S111) is executed to determine an error (unauthorized use) due to magnetic detection, an error due to opening of the front door 23 or the front frame 23m, etc. In error processing (S111), it is determined whether or not illegal magnetism has been detected by the magnetic sensor. Then, a magnetic sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing. In the error process (S111), the front door open sensor or the front frame sensor determines whether the front door 23 or the front frame 23m is open. Then, a frame opening command is generated according to the result of the processing.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an output process (S112), which will be described later, and executes other processes (S113). Other processing (S113) includes power-off monitoring processing when the power is cut off, updating of a timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as other processing (S113), a payout control process is performed to pay out prize balls to the player. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in response to winning of game balls to each winning hole. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal. Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power-off monitoring process (S114) when the power is cut off, and ends this process. In the power outage monitoring process (S114), when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the power will be cut off due to a drop in the monitoring voltage, it will update game information, information on the total number of prize balls, information on the total number of fired balls, and number of difference balls. information, game stop flag information, etc. are stored in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104. Thereafter, access to the gaming RAM 104 is prohibited.

[Input Processing] As shown in FIG. 46, in the input processing (S102), first, it is determined whether the special reset switch 181 is ON, that is, whether a signal based on the pressing operation of the special reset switch 181 has been received. (S201) If it is not ON (NO in S201), the process advances to step S204. On the other hand, if it is ON (YES in S201), non-erase clear processing is executed (S202). In the non-erasing clearing process (S202), information on the total number of award balls stored in the total number of award balls storage unit 107a, information on the total number of fired balls stored in the total number of fired balls storage unit 107b, and number of difference balls. The information on the difference number of balls stored in the storage unit 107c is cleared. Note that even if the non-erasing clearing process (S202) is executed, the information on the total number of fired balls stored in the specific storage area (not shown) of the non-erasing storage unit 107 is not cleared. This is because the information on the total number of fired balls is used for display on the 7-segment display 300, as described above.

Following step S202, a non-erasing clear command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S203), and the process proceeds to step S204. In this way, when the non-erasing clear command is transmitted to the sub-control board 120, the difference ball count reset notification image CLS is displayed at the lower part of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 43(A). In step S204, other processing is executed and the present processing ends. In other processing (S204), the game control microcomputer 101 takes in, for example, a detection signal from a lower tray full switch that detects whether the lower tray 35 is full, and stores it in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as lower tray full data. .

[Sensor detection processing] In the sensor detection processing (S104), general winning hole sensor processing, gate sensor processing, second starting hole sensor processing, first starting hole sensor processing, first big winning hole sensor processing, second big winning hole Sensor processing, specific area sensor processing, and discharge port sensor processing are performed in sequence. Then, the commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

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

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

In the second starting port sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special pattern 2-related random number consisting of a special pattern random number counter, a jackpot pattern type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special pattern variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the obtained special pattern 2-related random number is is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is The area is stored in order. In addition, when the special figure 2 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random number is not stored. Further, a second pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second pre-reading determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, a special figure 2 pending number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 pending number) stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b and a second look-ahead judgment are executed. A second starting port sensor command including a second starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first starting port sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special pattern 1-related random number consisting of a special pattern random number counter, a jackpot pattern type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special pattern variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the obtained special pattern 1-related random number is is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is The area is stored in order. In addition, when the special figure 1 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random number is not stored. Moreover, the first pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first pre-reading determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, a special figure 1 pending number command representing the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 pending number) stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a and a first look-ahead judgment are executed. A command for the first starting port sensor including a first starting winning command representing the result is generated.

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

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

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. Further, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the discharge port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the discharge port sensor.

[Difference ball number measurement process] As shown in FIG. 47, in the difference ball number measurement process (S106), first, a total prize ball count process is executed to count the total number of prize balls paid out to the player (S301). Information on the counted total number of prize balls is stored in the total number of prize balls storage section 107a (see FIG. 34). Next, a total number of fired balls counting process is executed to count the total number of fired balls based on the detection by the discharge port sensor (S302). Information on the counted total number of fired balls is stored in the total number of fired balls storage section 107b (see FIG. 34). Then, the difference ball number calculation process is executed to calculate the difference number of balls by subtracting the total number of fired balls from the total number of prize balls (S303). Information on the calculated difference number of balls is stored in the difference number storage unit 107c (see FIG. 34).

Subsequently, in step S304, it is determined whether the over-prize ball notification flag is OFF. The over-prized ball notice flag indicates that the difference in the number of balls is 70,000 or more. If it is ON (NO in S304), the process advances to step S308. On the other hand, if it is OFF (YES in S304), it is determined whether the difference in the number of balls is 70,000 or more (S305). If it is less than 70,000 (NO in S305), the process advances to step S308. On the other hand, if it is 70,000 or more (YES in S305), the over-prize ball notification flag is turned on (S306), and the over-prize ball notification command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. As a result, when the super prize ball preview command is sent to the sub control board 120, the purple edge image EFa and the super prize ball preview image KY are displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 41(A). .

Subsequently, in step S308, it is determined whether the over-prize ball flag is OFF. The over-prize ball flag indicates that the difference in the number of balls is 80,000 or more. If it is ON (NO in S308), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is OFF (YES in S308), it is determined whether the difference in the number of balls is 80,000 or more (S309). If it is less than 80,000 (NO in S309), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is 80,000 or more (YES in S309), the over-prize ball flag is turned ON (S310), and the over-prize ball notification flag is turned OFF (S311). Then, an over-prize ball notification command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104, and this process is completed. As a result, when the over-prize ball notification command is transmitted to the sub-control board 120, the red edge image EFb and the game stop notice image KH are displayed on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 41(B).

[Special operation processing] As shown in FIG. 48, in the special operation processing (S107), the processing regarding the special figure display 81 and the grand prize winning device (first grand prize opening 14, second grand prize opening 15) is divided into four stages. "Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. Then, if the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a special symbol standby including processing such as determining a jackpot and starting a variable display of the special symbol. Processing (S1302) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1304) includes processing such as stopping and displaying the special symbol. is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305), special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) including processing such as shifting the gaming state is performed, If the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, and S1305 are NO), special electric accessory processing (S1307) including processing such as opening the big prize opening is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 49, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, it is determined whether the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls) is "0" or not. is determined (S1401). If the number of reserved balls for special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting slot 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (namely, the number of reserved balls for special figure 1) is "0" (S1407). If the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting slot 11, the customer It is determined whether the wait flag is ON (S1416). The customer waiting flag indicates that the vehicle is in a customer waiting state. If it is ON (YES in S1416), a customer waiting measurement process to be described later is executed (S1419), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is OFF (NO in S1416), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S1417), the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1418), and this process ends.

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

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

Proceeding to step S1413, it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON or not, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414). Then, a customer waiting counter clearing process is executed to clear (reset) the value of the customer waiting counter to "0" (S1415), and this process ends. The customer waiting counter is provided in the gaming RAM 104 and is used to measure the time that the customer waiting state continues. Note that the value of the customer waiting counter is cleared by turning on the power again, regardless of whether RAM clearing is executed or not.

[Customer waiting measurement process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the customer waiting measurement process (S1419), first, a customer waiting counter increase process is executed to increase the value of the customer waiting counter (S1420). Thereby, the game control microcomputer 101 can grasp the duration of the customer waiting state based on the value of the customer waiting counter. Next, it is determined whether the customer waiting state continues for more than one hour. If it is determined that the process is not continuing (NO in S1421), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process continues (YES in S1421), a non-erasing clear process is executed (S1422), similar to the process in step S202 described above (see FIG. 46). As a result, information on the total number of award balls stored in the total number of award balls storage unit 107a, information on the total number of fired balls stored in the total number of fired balls storage unit 107b, and information on the number of difference balls stored in the number of difference balls storage unit 107c are stored. The information on the number of balls that are currently in play will be cleared.

Subsequently, a non-erasing clear command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S1423), and this processing is completed. In this way, when the non-erasing clear command is transmitted to the sub-control board 120, the difference ball count reset notification image CLS is displayed at the lower part of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 43(B).

[Special symbol confirmation process] As shown in FIG. 51, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), first, the stop time of the special symbol (the stop time determined according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S1901). If the time has not passed (NO in S1901), this process ends immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process to be described later is performed (S1902).

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

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

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

[Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the game state management process (S1902), first, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON or not (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), decrease the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state by 1 (S2002), and check whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" or not. Determine (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2004) and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005.

In step S2005, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time-saving counter that counts the number of changes in the special symbol executed during the time-saving state is decreased by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether the value of the time-saving counter is "0" or not. (S2007) If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2008) and the process advances to step S2009. If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process advances to step S2012.

In step S2009, it is determined whether the over-prize ball flag is ON. In other words, it is determined whether the difference in the number of balls is 80,000 or more. If the over-prize ball flag is not ON (NO in S2009), the process advances to step S2012. On the other hand, if the over-prize ball flag is ON (YES in S2009), the game stop flag is turned ON (S2010) and the process proceeds to step S2011. In this way, when the difference in the number of balls is 80,000 or more and the high probability high base state or the low probability low base state ends, the game becomes impossible to execute.

In step S2011, a game stop notification command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104, and the process proceeds to step S2012. As a result, when the game stop notification command is transmitted to the sub-control board 120, the red background image RE and the error cancellation method image ERX are displayed on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 40(A). Further, a game stop sound is output from the speaker 52. Furthermore, all the frame lamps 53 are lit in white, and all the board lamps 54 are turned off.

In step S2012, a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state (information on whether the probability change flag and time saving flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the time saving counter, etc. The data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

[Output Processing] As shown in FIG. 53, in the output processing (S112), outer end signal output processing to be described later is executed (S3001). Subsequently, as other output processing (S3002), the commands etc. set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in each of the above-mentioned processing are outputted to the sub control board 120 and the payout control board 170, and this processing ends.

[Outer edge signal output processing] As shown in FIG. 54, in the outer edge signal output processing (S3001), it is determined whether the over-prize ball notice flag is ON (S3101). In other words, it is determined whether or not the difference in the number of balls has reached 70,000. If the over-prize ball notification flag is not ON (NO in S3101), the process advances to step S3103. On the other hand, if the over-prize ball notice flag is ON (YES in S3101), the outer end signal output process for over-prize ball notice is executed (S3102), and the process proceeds to step S3102. In the outer edge signal output process for super prize ball notice (S3102), an outer edge signal indicating that the number of difference balls has reached 70,000 (hereinafter referred to as "outer edge signal for super prize ball notice") is output to the main control board 100. The information is sent to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170. Thereby, the external terminal board 160 transmits the outer end signal for announcing the winning ball to the external unit GU (data counter, hall computer, etc.) by parallel communication. As a result, an employee of the gaming hall who is monitoring the hall computer is informed that if the number of differential balls increases by a small amount (within 10,000) in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, the over-prize ball prevention function may be activated. It is possible to make them understand.

In step S3103, it is determined whether the over-prize ball flag is ON. In other words, it is determined whether or not the difference in the number of balls has reached 80,000. If the over-prize ball flag is not ON (NO in S3103), the process advances to step S3105. On the other hand, if the over-prize ball flag is ON (YES in S3103), the outer end signal output process for over-prize balls is executed (S3104), and the process proceeds to step S3105. In the outer edge signal output process for super prize balls (S3104), an outer edge signal indicating that the number of differential balls has reached 80,000 (hereinafter referred to as "outer edge signal for super prize balls") is output from the main control board 100. It is transmitted to the external terminal board 160 via the control board 170. Thereby, the external terminal board 160 transmits the outer end signal for super prize ball preview to the external unit GU by parallel communication. As a result, an employee of the gaming hall monitoring the hall computer notices that the difference in the number of balls in the pachinko machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment has reached 80,000, and the high-accuracy, high-base state or low-accuracy, low-base state has ended. Then, it is possible to grasp the situation in which the game becomes impossible to play.

In step S3105, it is determined whether the game stop flag is ON. In other words, it is determined whether or not the game is no longer playable. If the game stop flag is not ON (NO in S3107), the process advances to step S3107. On the other hand, if the game stop flag is ON (YES in S3105), the game stop outer end signal output process is executed (S3106), and the process proceeds to step S3107. In the game stop outer end signal output processing (S3106), the outer end signal (hereinafter referred to as the "game stop outer end signal") indicating that the game has become impossible to execute due to the activation of the over-winning ball prevention function is output as the main It is transmitted from the control board 100 to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170. As a result, the external terminal board 160 transmits the game stop outer end signal to the external unit GU through parallel communication. As a result, it is possible for the employees of the gaming parlor who are monitoring the hall computer to understand the situation where the game is no longer playable due to the activation of the excessive prize ball prevention function in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment. be.

In step S3107, it is determined whether the non-erasing clear process shown in step S203 or the non-erasing clear process shown in step S1422 has been executed. That is, information on the total number of award balls stored in the total number of award balls storage unit 107a, information on the total number of fired balls stored in the total number of fired balls storage unit 107b, and information on the total number of fired balls stored in the number of difference balls storage unit 107c. It is determined whether or not the information on the number of differential balls present has been cleared. If the non-erasure clearing process is not being executed (NO in S3107), the process advances to step S3109. On the other hand, if the non-erasing clear process is being executed (YES in S3107), the reset outer end signal output process is executed (S3108), and the process advances to step S3109. In the reset outer edge signal output process (S3108), an outer edge signal indicating that the number of differential balls has been reset (hereinafter referred to as "reset outer edge signal") is transmitted from the main control board 100 via the payout control board 170. and is transmitted to the external terminal board 160. Thereby, the external terminal board 160 transmits the reset outer end signal to the external unit GU through parallel communication. As a result, it is possible for an employee of the gaming parlor who is monitoring the hall computer to understand the situation in which the number of differential balls has been reset in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment. In addition, a dedicated signal line is connected to the main control board 100, and through this dedicated signal line, an outer end signal for super prize ball notice, an outer end signal for super prize ball, and an outer end signal for stopping the game are transmitted. , a reset outer end signal is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control board 170.

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As explained above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, when the difference in the number of balls is 80,000 or more and the high-accuracy high base state or the low-accuracy low base state ends, the game becomes unplayable. . Therefore, for the player, the game is not suddenly stopped in the middle of the jackpot game state, the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state, and there is no particular disadvantage. In this way, it is possible to provide the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, which allows the player to stop the game at a timing when it is easy to stop the game and does not award excessive prize balls.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, when the difference in the number of balls is 80,000 or more and the high base state (high probability high base state, low probability high base state) ends, the game becomes impossible to execute. . Therefore, it is possible for the player to stop the game before the situation where the number of balls in possession decreases after the high base state ends. In other words, after transitioning from the high base state to the normal game state, the total number of fired balls increases, and a situation where the difference in number of balls becomes less than 80,000 can be assumed. Therefore, in order to prevent the above situation from occurring, it is possible to stop the game at the timing when the high base state ends.

By the way, if a certain player stops playing before the difference in number of balls reaches 80,000, and a player who plays the game later starts playing immediately, if the difference in number of balls becomes 80,000 or more, a serious problem occurs. A situation arises. Therefore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, the measured number of differential balls is reset based on the establishment of the reset condition that is not triggered by turning on the power. Specifically, the difference number of balls is reset when the special reset switch 181 is pressed or when the customer waiting state continues for one hour. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a player who played a game later from stopping the game immediately after starting the game, and it is possible to prevent a serious situation from occurring.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, when an employee of the game parlor presses down the RAM clear switch 191 when turning on the power, game information (for example, information on the game state such as a high probability state, special information such as the number of jackpots and the jackpot judgment result), but the information on the difference number of balls stored in the difference ball number storage unit 107c is not deleted. Therefore, even in a situation where game information must be deleted due to a malfunction or the like during business hours, it is possible to prevent the measured number of difference balls from being deleted.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, as described above, even if RAM clearing is executed, the measured difference number of balls is not erased. However, by pressing the special reset switch 181 by an employee of the gaming hall, the measured number of difference balls can be erased. In this way, an employee of the gaming hall can erase the measured difference in the number of balls at any timing.

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Modifications of the fourth embodiment will be described below. In addition, in the description of the modification of the fourth embodiment, the same components as the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples of the fourth embodiment may be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, technical features in the fourth embodiment and its modifications can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification. In addition, the configurations included in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the basic embodiment, the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment described above may be applied to the fourth embodiment and its modification examples to the extent that it does not interfere with the game. It can be adopted in gaming machines that are understood from

In the fourth embodiment, it is configured as a so-called V-probability machine (a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of a game ball to the specific area 16 (V area)), but based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may also be configured as a gaming machine in which transition to a high probability state is determined by In addition, in the fourth embodiment, it is configured as a so-called ST machine (a gaming machine in which a high probability state ends according to the number of changes in special symbols), but once it is controlled to a high probability state, the high probability continues until the start of the next jackpot game. It may be configured as a gaming machine in which control to a probability state continues (a so-called variable loop type machine) or a falling machine (a gaming machine in which a high probability state ends depending on the lottery result). Furthermore, the present invention may be configured as a gaming machine that executes a small winning game in which the large prize opening is opened for a maximum of 1.8 seconds when a small winning is won in a special symbol lottery. In this case, it may be configured as a gaming machine in which a jackpot game (type 2 jackpot game) is executed when a game ball that enters the jackpot due to execution of the small jackpot passes through a specific area in the jackpot. . Then, if you win a jackpot in the special symbol lottery, a jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game) is executed, and when the game ball passes through a specific area in the jackpot, a jackpot game (type 2 jackpot game) is executed. It may be configured as a type 2 jackpot game.

In the fourth embodiment, when the difference in the number of balls is 80,000 or more and the transition is made from a high probability high base state (advantageous gaming state) to a normal gaming state (see FIG. 38) or a low probability high base state (advantageous gaming state) ) When transitioning to the normal gaming state, the over-winning ball prevention function is activated. However, the excessive prize ball prevention function may be activated not only when the advantageous gaming state is transferred to the normal gaming state, but also when the advantageous gaming state ends. For example, when transitioning from a high-accuracy, high-base state (advantageous gaming state) to a low-accuracy, high-base state, or from a high-accuracy, high-base state to a high-accuracy, low-base state, the over-winning ball prevention function is activated. You can also do it.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 55, when transitioning from the high probability high base state to the normal gaming state, it is assumed that the maximum number of reserved special drawings 2 is 4 (predetermined number). It is assumed that the special drawing 2 drawing is executed with priority over the special drawing 1 drawing, and is set to be more advantageous to the player than the special drawing 1 drawing. In this case, when the state shifts from the high probability/high base state to the normal gaming state, the lottery of the special drawing 2 will be executed four times, and it can be said that the state is still advantageous for the player. Therefore, in this case, it is assumed that the game is in an advantageous gaming state until all of the remaining special drawing 2 reservations (special drawing 2 remaining reservations) are used up when the state shifts to the normal gaming state. Then, when all the remaining special symbols 2 are used up (when the variable display and stop display of the 2nd special symbol based on the remaining 2 special symbols are all finished), the over-prize ball prevention function is activated (game (see FIG. 55). In addition, the drawing for special drawing 1 may be executed with priority over the drawing for special drawing 2, or the drawing for special drawing 1 may be executed in priority order than the drawing for special drawing 2. A lottery or a special drawing 2 lottery may be executed.

In particular, if it is a 1st and 2nd type mixing machine and you win a small hit in the special drawing 2 lottery, the 2nd type jackpot game will virtually always be executed (the game ball can pass through a specific area). In this case, as shown in FIG. 55, it is preferable that the over-prize ball prevention function is activated when all the remaining special drawings 2 are used up in the normal gaming state. This is because even if the state shifts from the high base state (time saving state) to the normal game state, the type 2 jackpot game is very likely to be executed until all of the remaining reserved special symbols 2 are used up. That is, if the game becomes impossible to execute due to the activation of the over-prize ball prevention function at the timing when the high base state ends, the chance to win the type 2 jackpot game will be lost, which will be bad for the player. Note that the upper limit number of special drawings 2 reserved is not limited to four, but may be one, for example, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the fourth embodiment, the timing at which the over-prize ball prevention function is activated is when the high-accuracy high-base state ends or when the low-accuracy high-base state ends. However, the over-winning ball prevention function may be activated only when the high-accuracy, high-base state ends. In this case, it is possible to stop the game only when the so-called "rush state (consecutive game period)" ends. Further, for example, the over-prize ball prevention function may be activated at the timing when the difference in number of balls is 80,000 or more and the state shifts to the customer waiting state, or at the timing when the customer waiting state continues for a certain fixed period of time. Further, for example, the over-prize ball prevention function may be activated at the timing when the difference number of balls is 80,000 or more and the jackpot game state ends. Further, for example, the over-prize ball prevention function may be activated at the timing when the difference in the number of balls reaches 80,000 or more.

In the fourth embodiment, the first reset condition is that the special reset switch 181 (special operation means) is pressed (see FIG. 39(A)), or the first reset condition is that the customer waiting state continues for one hour (predetermined time). When the second reset condition (see FIG. 39(B)) is satisfied, the difference number of balls is reset (erased). However, the reset conditions are not limited to those described above and can be changed as appropriate. For example, as described above, when the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated at the timing when the jackpot game state ends or when the difference in the number of balls reaches 80,000 or more, as shown in FIG. The difference in the number of balls may be reset when transitioning from the high probability base state (advantageous gaming state) to the normal gaming state. In this case, the difference in number of balls is reset when the so-called "rush state (consecutive play period)" ends, so only if the difference in number of balls reaches 80,000 (standard number) during one rush state. , it is possible to activate the over-prize ball prevention function. In addition to the high-accuracy, high-base state and the low-accuracy, high-base state, the number of differential balls may be reset when transitioning from an advantageous gaming state such as a jackpot gaming state or a high-accuracy, low-base state to a normal gaming state. . Further, the number of differential balls may be reset by pressing the RAM clear switch 191 or rotating the setting key cylinder 180.

For example, as shown in FIG. 56(B), when the normal game state continues for a specific time (for example, one hour), the difference number of balls may be reset. In this case, if the normal gaming state continues for a specific period of time (for example, one hour), it means that the situation advantageous to the player has not continued for a while. Therefore, in this case, by resetting the difference number of balls, it is possible to prevent the difference number of balls from exceeding 80,000 for a while. Note that the above-mentioned specific time is not limited to one hour, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, for example, when the number of variations of the special symbol reaches a specific number in the normal game state, the number of difference balls may be reset. Further, for example, the difference in the number of balls may be reset by turning the power off and on (turning the power back on).

For example, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is a predetermined reference time (for example, 9 am), the difference number of balls may be reset. In this case, it is possible to automatically eliminate the difference in the number of balls without forcing the employees of the gaming hall to perform any operations. Note that the reference time described above is not limited to 9:00 a.m., and can be changed as appropriate.

In the fourth embodiment, a special reset switch 181 (special operation means) for resetting the number of differential balls is arranged on the main control board 100 (see FIG. 36). However, if a signal based on the operation of the special operation means is input to the game control microcomputer 101, the location of the special operation means for resetting the difference number of balls can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, the special operation means may be arranged, for example, on the payout control board 170 or on a dedicated board.

In the fourth embodiment, the measured difference number of balls was not displayed on the display means. However, the measured difference number of balls may be displayed on the display means. For example, the game control microcomputer 101 may display the measured number of differential balls on the display 8 (see FIG. 2) or the 7-segment display 300 (see FIG. 37). In this case, for example, when the number of differential balls is 0 to 50,000 (first range), the first mode is displayed on the display 8 or the 7-segment display 300, and the number of differential balls is 50,001 to 70,000. (second range), the second mode is displayed on the display 8 or the 7-segment display 300, and when the difference in the number of balls is between 70,001 and 80,000 (third range), the second mode is displayed. The third aspect may be displayed on the appliance 8 or 7 segment display 300. For example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits information on the number of differential balls (or information on the total number of prize balls, information on the total number of fired balls) to the sub-control board 120, and the production control microcomputer 121 displays the image. The difference in the number of balls may be displayed on a display means such as the device 50. For example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits information on the number of prize balls that have been paid out (or the number of prize balls that are scheduled to be paid out) and information on detection by the discharge port sensor to the sub-control board 120. Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 may calculate the difference number of balls based on this information, and display the difference number of balls on a display means such as the image display device 50.

Further, the game control microcomputer 101 may display the difference number of balls on the 7-segment display 300, as in a modification shown in FIG. That is, in this modification, the information on the difference number of balls is divided into four sections (predetermined sections), and is stored in the four storage areas of the difference ball number storage section 107c of the non-erasable storage section 107, respectively. . The first storage area stores the difference in the number of balls from when the power was turned on this time to the present time. The second storage area stores the difference in the number of balls from when the power was turned on last time (one time before) until when the power was turned off last time. The third storage area stores the difference in the number of balls from when the power was turned on two times before (two times ago) until when the power was turned off two times before. The 4th (N)th storage area stores the difference in the number of balls from when the power was turned on two previous times (three times ago) to when the power was turned off two previous times. In this way, each time the power is turned off and on, the measured difference in the number of balls is shifted and stored, and the difference in the number of balls stored in the fourth storage area is erased. Note that the information on the difference in the number of balls stored in the first to fourth storage areas is not erased even if RAM clear is executed.

In this modification, the number of difference balls stored in the first storage area, the number of difference balls stored in the second storage area, the number of difference balls stored in the third storage area, 4 The difference number of balls stored in the second storage area is displayed in the right two digits (third display area 330 and fourth display area 340) of the 7-segment display 300, switching sequentially in units of 1,000 balls. Ru. Specifically, on the 7-segment display 300, as shown in FIG. 57(A), for example, "bL36" is displayed for 5 seconds. This shows that the current normal base is 36%. Next, as shown in FIG. 57(B), for example, "b134" is displayed for 5 seconds. This shows that the previous normal base was 36%. Next, as shown in FIG. 57(C), for example, "b238" is displayed for 5 seconds. This shows that the normal base two times ago was 38%. Next, as shown in FIG. 57(D), for example, "b235" is displayed for 5 seconds. This shows that the normal base three times ago was 38%.

Subsequently, on the 7-segment display 300, for example, "cL20" is displayed for 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 57(E). This shows that the difference in the number of balls from when the power was turned on this time to the present time is 20,000. Next, as shown in FIG. 57(F), for example, "c100" is displayed for 5 seconds. This indicates that the difference in the number of balls between when the power was turned on last time (one time before) and when the power was turned off last time is "0". Note that if the total number of fired balls is greater than the total number of prized balls and the difference in the number of balls is smaller than "0", "0" is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 57(G), for example, "c265" is displayed for 5 seconds. This shows that the difference in the number of balls from when the power was turned on the second time before (two times ago) to when the power was turned off the second time before the previous time was 65,000. Next, as shown in FIG. 57(H), for example, "c348" is displayed for 5 seconds. This shows that the difference in the number of balls from when the power was turned on two times before last (three times ago) to when the power was turned off two times before last was 48,000. Thereafter, FIGS. 57(A) to (H) are repeatedly displayed every 5 seconds.

In the above-mentioned modification, each time the power is turned OFF and ON (re-energized), the measured difference number of balls is shifted and stored, and the difference number of balls stored in the 4th (N)th storage area is is now deleted. However, each time RAM clearing is executed, the measured difference number of balls may be shifted and stored, and the difference number of balls stored in the 4th (N)th storage area may be deleted. . Alternatively, when the game control microcomputer determines that it is a predetermined time (for example, 9 a.m.), the measured difference number of balls is shifted and stored in the 4th (N) storage area. The difference in the number of balls may be deleted. Note that N described above can be changed as appropriate as long as it is a natural number of 2 or more.

In the above-mentioned modification, as shown in FIG. 57, the display of the difference number of balls was automatically switched every 5 seconds on the 7-segment display 300. However, the display of the difference number of balls may be changed by operating a predetermined operating means, such as pressing the RAM clear switch 191 or rotating the setting key cylinder 180. Further, the display of the normal base and the display of the difference number of balls may be switched by operating a predetermined operating means.

In the fourth embodiment, when the number of difference balls reaches 70,000 (predetermined number), the performance mode shown in FIG. 41(A) indicates that the over-prize ball prevention function is approaching activation. However, the presentation mode indicating that the over-prize ball prevention function is approaching activation is not limited to the presentation mode shown in FIG. 41(A), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a special sound from the speaker 52 (for example, "The difference in number of balls is 70,000") or a special light emitting mode of the light emitting means such as the panel lamp 54 or the frame lamp 53 indicates that the excessive prize ball prevention function is approaching activation. It may be shown as follows. Furthermore, as the number of differential balls increases, it may be shown that the excessive prize ball prevention function is approaching activation by a presentation mode that changes in multiple stages.

In the fourth embodiment, when the number of difference balls reaches 80,000 (reference number), a situation is shown in which the game may be stopped by the performance mode shown in FIG. 41(B). However, the presentation mode indicating a situation where the game may be stopped is not limited to the presentation mode shown in FIG. 41(B), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a situation in which the game may be stopped may be indicated by a special sound from the speaker 52 (for example, "The difference in number of balls is 80,000") or by a special light emitting mode of the light emitting means such as the board lamp 54 or the frame lamp 53. good.

In the fourth embodiment, when the over-prize ball prevention function is activated, the effect mode shown in FIG. 40(A) shows a situation in which the game cannot be executed. However, the presentation mode indicating a situation in which a game cannot be executed is not limited to the presentation mode shown in FIG. 40(A), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, an image indicating "The game cannot be played" may be displayed on the display unit 50a, or a special sound (for example, "The game cannot be played") may be output from the speaker 52.

In the fourth embodiment, even if RAM clearing is executed, the information on the number of difference balls stored in the number of difference balls storage section 107c is not deleted. However, even if the information on the difference number of balls is stored in a predetermined storage area (erase storage section) of the gaming RAM 104, and when the RAM clear is executed, the information on the difference number of balls is cleared. good. In other words, the conditions for resetting the difference number of balls include that RAM clearing is executed, or the reset condition for resetting the difference number of balls is only that RAM clearing is executed. Also good.

In the fourth embodiment, when the over-prize ball prevention function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 not only stops the game control process related to the game (processing of steps S102 to S108, see FIG. 45), but also fires the game ball. The launch control process (processing in step 109, see FIG. 45) for this purpose was also stopped. However, when the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 may stop the game control process, but may not stop the firing control process. However, in this case, even if the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated, the game ball flows down the game area 6 by the player's rotation operation on the handle 72k. Therefore, there is a problem in that it is difficult to immediately grasp the situation in which the game cannot be executed. Therefore, by stopping both the game control process and the firing control process, it is possible for the player to quickly understand the situation in which the game cannot be executed. For example, when the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated, the game control microcomputer 101 may stop the firing control process, but may not stop the game control process. However, in this case, at the timing when the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated, the game ball may still be flowing down the game area 6, and the game ball may enter the various prize openings and award the player a prize. There is a problem that balls can be applied. Therefore, by stopping both the game control process and the firing control process, it is possible to ensure that prize balls are not awarded to the player after the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated.

In the fourth embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 counted the total number of balls fired based on the detection of the discharge port sensor. However, based on the detection of the sensors that detect winnings in various winning holes (first starting hole sensor, second starting hole sensor, general winning hole sensor, first big winning hole sensor, second big winning hole sensor 15a), , the total number of balls fired may be counted. Alternatively, if a return ball prevention portion is provided at the upper end of the inner wall portion 1B, and a sensor capable of detecting game balls is provided in this return ball prevention portion, the total The number of balls fired may be counted.

In the fourth embodiment, when the number of differential balls reaches 70,000, the over-prized ball preview image KY is displayed as shown in FIG. 41(A). However, regardless of the difference in the number of balls, the game becomes unplayable under the condition that the difference in the number of balls is 80,000 or more in customer waiting performances, performances during jackpot games (e.g. ending performances), preview performances accompanying variable performances, etc. You may perform a performance that explains what will happen. This is because such an effect allows players and employees of the gaming parlor to be informed in advance that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a function to prevent over-winning balls.

In the fourth embodiment, by storing information on the total number of prize balls, information on the total number of fired balls, and information on the number of difference balls in the non-erasable storage unit 107 of the gaming RAM 104, even if RAM clear is executed, The information on the total number of balls awarded, the total number of balls fired, and the number of differential balls was prevented from being deleted. However, by storing information on the total number of prize balls, information on the total number of fired balls, and information on the number of differential balls in a nonvolatile storage means (for example, FRAM (registered trademark)) provided separately from the gaming RAM 104, Even if RAM clearing is executed, information on the total number of prize balls, information on the total number of fired balls, and information on the number of difference balls may not be deleted.

In the fourth embodiment, the number of difference balls is counted at any time after the power is turned on. However, the counting of the difference number of balls may start from the so-called first win (winning the jackpot in the normal gaming state). In this case, the negative difference in the number of balls (that is, the total number of balls fired) from when the power is turned on until the first hit is not counted. Therefore, it is possible to make the difference in the number of balls that triggers the over-winning ball prevention function to be the same as the number of balls held after the first hit.

In the fourth embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 separately counts the total number of prize balls and the total number of fired balls, and calculates the difference number of balls by subtracting the total number of fired balls from the total number of prize balls. . However, the number of difference balls may be measured (counted) using only the difference ball counter for counting the number of difference balls. That is, every time there is a prize ball, the value of the prize ball is added to the difference ball counter. Furthermore, each time a game ball is fired (every time the discharge port sensor detects the ball), the value of the difference ball counter is subtracted. In this way, the number of differential balls may be measured without separately counting the total number of prize balls and the total number of fired balls. In this case, the value of the difference ball counter may be set to always be "0" or more without becoming negative. In this way, as described above, the difference in the number of balls that triggers the activation of the over-prize ball prevention function can be made substantially the same as the number of balls held after the first hit.

In the fourth embodiment, the excessive prize ball prevention function is activated on the condition that the difference number of balls (specific measurement number) is 80,000 (standard number) or more. However, the number of difference balls (reference number) that is the standard for the activation of the excessive prize ball prevention function is not limited to 80,000, but may be 50,000, 100,000, or 120,000, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the fourth embodiment, the specific measurement number that triggers the activation of the excessive prize ball prevention function is the difference number of balls, which is the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of fired balls. However, from the viewpoint of not awarding excessive prize balls, the specific measurement number can be changed as appropriate as long as it is based on the number of prize balls awarded to the player. For example, the specific measured number may be the number of differential balls limited to a certain game state such as a jackpot game state or a certain period such as a consecutive game period. For example, the specific measurement number is the total number of prize balls in all game states, the total number of prize balls limited to a certain game state such as a jackpot game state, or the total number of prize balls limited to a certain period such as a consecutive game period. It's okay. Further, for example, the specific measurement number may be based on all gaming states, limited to a certain gaming state such as a jackpot gaming state, or limited to a certain period such as a consecutive game period.

In the fourth embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1 is configured as a non-enclosed type pachinko in which game balls housed inside flow down the game area 6 and then are discharged to the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1. However, the pachinko game machine PY1 may be configured as an enclosed pachinko machine in which the game balls housed inside can circulate and enter the game area again after flowing down the game area. In this case, a 7-segment display is arranged on a frame control board corresponding to the payout control board 170. Therefore, it may be possible to display the difference number of balls (specific measurement number) on this 7-segment display. There is also a 6-digit, 7-segment display at the bottom of the front door that displays the number of balls you have. Therefore, the number of difference balls (specific measurement number) may be displayed on this 6-digit 7-segment display. Note that "measurement" in this embodiment has the same meaning as counting or counting.

<Invention shown in the fourth embodiment>
In the fourth embodiment and its modifications described above, inventions of the following means are shown. In the explanation of the means described below, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, and symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means X>
The invention related to means X1 is:
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment) including a gaming control means (gaming control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling gaming,
The game control means is
It is possible to measure a specific measurement number (difference number of balls) based on the number of prize balls given to the player,
When the specific measurement number is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number (80,000) and the advantageous gaming state (high probability high base state, low probability high base state) that is advantageous for the player ends (see FIG. 38), the game ends. This gaming machine is characterized by controlling the game to be unexecutable (stopping the game control process and the firing control process).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the specific measured number based on the number of prize balls is equal to or greater than the reference number and the advantageous gaming state ends, the game becomes impossible to execute. Therefore, for the player, the game is not suddenly stopped in the middle of an advantageous gaming state, and there is no particular disadvantage to the player. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not award excessive prize balls.

The invention related to means X2 is:
In the gaming machine described in means X1,
The game control means is
When the specific measured number is equal to or greater than the reference number and the advantageous gaming state (high probability high base state, low probability high base state) shifts to the normal gaming state, the game is controlled to be unexecutable. It is a gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the specific measured number based on the number of prize balls is equal to or greater than the reference number and the advantageous gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state, the game becomes impossible to execute. Therefore, it is possible to stop the game at a time when it is easy for the player to stop the game.

The invention related to means X3 is:
In the gaming machine described in means X1,
The game control means is
If it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process, a winning game (jackpot game) can be executed,
When the specific measured number is equal to or greater than the reference number and the transition from the advantageous gaming state to the normal gaming state occurs, the hit determination processing that has been suspended for a predetermined number (for example, 4 pieces) is completed in the normal gaming state. This gaming machine is characterized by controlling the game so that it cannot be played (see FIG. 55).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the specific measured number is equal to or greater than the reference number and the advantageous gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state, the winning determination process may be suspended for a predetermined number of times. In this case, the game is considered to be a substantially advantageous gaming state until a predetermined number of pending hit determination processes are completed in the normal gaming state, and when the substantially advantageous gaming state ends, the game is stopped. Is possible.

The invention related to means X4 is:
In the gaming machine described in means X1,
Equipped with a ball entry port (second starting port 12),
The game control means is capable of controlling the game ball to enter the ball entry easy state (high base state) in which the game ball enters the ball entry hole more easily than the normal game state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the advantageous gaming state is the easy ball entry state.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the specific measurement number is equal to or greater than the reference number and the ball entry easy state in which the game ball enters the entry hole more easily than in the normal game state ends, the game becomes unplayable. . Therefore, it is possible for the player to stop the game before the situation where the number of balls in possession decreases after the easy-to-enter state ends.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-209170, there is a possibility that a player may acquire excessive prize balls by continuing playing the game. In this case, there was no attempt to prevent the gaming machine from awarding excessive prize balls to the player. Therefore, the invention according to means X1 to X4 is such that, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2017-209170, the game control means can measure a specific measurement number based on the number of prize balls given to the player. , is different in that when the specific measured number is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number and the advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player ends, the game is controlled to be impossible to execute. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that does not award excessive prize balls to the player (achieve an effect).

<Means Y>
The invention related to means Y1 is:
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment) including a gaming control means (gaming control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling gaming,
The game control means is
It is possible to measure a specific measurement number (difference number of balls) based on the number of prize balls given to the player,
Based on the specific measurement number being equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number (80,000), the game may be controlled to be unplayable (the game control process and the firing control process are stopped) (see FIG. 38);
Based on the establishment of a reset condition that is not triggered by power-on (a first reset condition in which the special reset switch 181 is pressed, a second reset condition in which the customer waiting state continues for one hour), the specified number of measurements is determined. This is a gaming machine characterized by erasing (see FIGS. 39(A) and 39(B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the game becomes impossible to execute based on the specific measured number based on the number of prize balls being equal to or greater than the reference number. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not award excessive prize balls. However, if a certain player stops playing before the specific measured number reaches the reference number, and a player who plays the game later starts playing, the specific measured number becomes equal to or greater than the reference number, It becomes a terrible situation. Therefore, the specific measurement number is erased based on the satisfaction of the reset condition that is not triggered by power-on. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a player who played a game later from stopping the game immediately after starting the game, and it is possible to prevent a serious situation from occurring.

The invention related to means Y2 is:
Equipped with a special operable operation means (special reset switch 181),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the reset condition is that the special operation means is operated (see FIG. 39(A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, for example, after a certain player finishes playing the game, an employee of the gaming parlor operates the special operation means, thereby erasing the specific measurement number. With this, it is possible for a player who plays a game later to avoid stopping the game immediately after starting the game.

The invention related to means Y3 is:
In the gaming machine described in means Y1,
The game control means can control the game to a customer waiting state after stopping and displaying an identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the winning determination process;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the reset condition is that the customer waiting state continues for a predetermined period of time (for example, one hour) (see FIG. 39(B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the customer waiting state continues for a predetermined period of time, the specific number of measurements is erased, assuming that the player has changed. With this, it is possible for a player who plays a game later to avoid stopping the game immediately after starting the game.

The invention related to means Y4 is:
In the gaming machine described in means Y1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the reset condition is a transition from an advantageous gaming state (high probability/high base state) advantageous to the player to a normal gaming state (see FIG. 56(A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the player shifts from the advantageous gaming state to the normal gaming state, the specific measurement number is erased. In this way, once the situation where the advantageous gaming state continues ends, it is possible to prevent the specific measured number from exceeding the reference number for a while.

The invention related to means Y5 is:
In the gaming machine described in means Y1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the reset condition is that the normal gaming state continues for a specific time (for example, one hour) (see FIG. 56(B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the normal gaming state continues for a specific period of time, it means that a situation advantageous to the player has not continued for a while. Therefore, in this case, by erasing the specific measured number, it is possible to prevent the specific measured number from exceeding the reference number for a while.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-209170, there is a possibility that a player may acquire excessive prize balls by continuing playing the game. In this case, there was no attempt to prevent the gaming machine from awarding excessive prize balls to the player. Therefore, the invention according to means Y1 to Y5 is such that, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2017-209170, the game control means can measure a specific measurement number based on the number of prize balls given to the player. , the game may be controlled to be unplayable based on the specific measurement number being equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number, and the specific measurement is performed based on the establishment of a reset condition that is not triggered by power-on. They differ in that they erase numbers. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that does not award excessive prize balls to the player (achieve an effect).

<Means Z>
The invention related to means Z1 is:
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling the game;
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment) including an operable specific operating means (RAM clear switch 191),
The game control means is
It is possible to measure a specific measurement number (difference number of balls) based on the number of prize balls given to the player,
Based on the specific measurement number being equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number (80,000), the game may be controlled to be unexecutable (game control processing and firing control processing are stopped);
A game characterized by erasing game information related to the game (RAM clearing is executed) based on the operation of the specific operation means when the power is turned on, but not erasing the specific measured number. It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the game becomes impossible to execute based on the specific measured number based on the number of prize balls being equal to or greater than the reference number. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not award an excessive number of prize balls. Here, when an employee of the game parlor operates the specific operation means when the power is turned on, the game information related to the game is erased, but the specific number of measurements that have been measured is not erased. Therefore, even in a situation where the gaming state related to the game must be erased due to a malfunction or the like during business hours, it is possible to prevent the specific measurement number from being erased.

The invention related to means Z2 is:
In the gaming machine described in means Z1,
Equipped with a special operable operation means (special reset switch 181),
The game control means is
This gaming machine is characterized in that the specific measurement number can be erased based on the operation of the special operation means (see FIG. 39(A)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the specific measurement number is erased by the gaming parlor employee operating the special operation means. Thereby, even if the gaming state related to the game is not erased, the employee of the gaming parlor can erase the specific measured number at any timing.

The invention related to means Z3 is:
In the gaming machine according to means Z1 or means Z2,
The game control means is
This gaming machine is characterized in that when it is determined that it is a predetermined reference time (for example, 9 a.m.), the specific measurement number can be deleted.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the predetermined reference time comes, the specific measurement number is erased. Therefore, it is possible to automatically erase the specific number of measurements without requiring an employee of the game parlor to perform any operation.

The invention related to means Z4 is:
In the gaming machine described in means Z1 to means Z4,
The game control means is
The specific measurement numbers are stored in order by dividing them into predetermined periods from the first to the N(4)th period (period from when the power is turned on until the power is turned off),
In conjunction with erasing the specific number of measurements for the Nth predetermined period, the specific number of measurements for the first to (N-1)th predetermined periods is changed to the specific number of measurements for the second to Nth predetermined periods. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specified measurement number is shifted as shown in FIG.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to store specific measured numbers for each predetermined period from the first to the Nth. Then, as the specific measurement number for the Nth predetermined period is deleted, the specific measurement number for the first to (N-1)th predetermined period is changed to the specific measurement number for the second to Nth predetermined period. Shifted as a measurement number. Then, measurement of the specific measurement number for the first predetermined period is started. In this way, it is possible to automatically update the specific measurement number for each predetermined period from the first to the Nth without requiring an employee of the game parlor to operate it.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-209170, there is a possibility that a player may acquire excessive prize balls by continuing playing the game. In this case, there was no attempt to prevent the gaming machine from awarding excessive prize balls to the player. Therefore, the invention according to means Z1 to Z4 provides a gaming machine described in JP-A-2017-209170, in which the game control means is capable of measuring a specific measurement number based on the number of prize balls given to the player. , the game may be controlled to be unplayable based on the specific measured number exceeding a predetermined reference number, and game information related to the game may be controlled based on the specific operation means being operated when the power is turned on. The difference is that while it erases the specific number of measurements taken, it does not erase the specific number of measurements taken. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that does not award excessive prize balls to the player (achieve an effect).

<<Fifth embodiment>>
The pachinko game machine of the fifth embodiment will be explained below based on FIGS. 58 to 66. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described basic embodiment, first embodiment, second embodiment, third embodiment, and fourth embodiment is also applied to the fifth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the basic embodiment, the first embodiment, the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the fourth embodiment, the gaming parlor (hall) intentionally provides It is equipped with a function (referred to as an advantage setting function) that can be set to a gaming state.

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment is a so-called 1 type and 2 type mixed machine, and in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, in the lottery of the special drawing 2 (the lottery related to the second starting port 12). If you win a small win, a small win game that opens the second large prize opening 15 is executed, and when the game ball passes through a specific area 16 in the second large winning hole 15 during the small winning game (there is a so-called V passage). ), a jackpot game including a plurality of round games in which the first jackpot 14 is opened is executed.

<Types of stop symbols>
First, types of stop symbols in the fifth embodiment will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment determines the special symbol random number obtained based on the winning in the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 58(A). , determine whether it is a jackpot or not, and whether or not it is a small win. As shown in FIG. 58(A), in the lottery of the first special symbol (special symbol 1) based on winnings in the first starting hole 11, a jackpot (so-called type 1 jackpot) is won with a predetermined probability, but a small There is no chance of winning. On the other hand, in the lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2) based on winnings in the second starting hole 12, a small win is always won. That is, in the special drawing 2 lottery, there is no chance of winning a jackpot (so-called type 1 jackpot), and there is no chance of losing.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment determines that a jackpot has been won, the jackpot symbol is determined by determining the symbol type random number (jackpot symbol type random number) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 58(B). Decide on the type. In the lottery for special pattern 1, "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern S" is determined at a rate of 50%, and "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern T" is determined at a rate of 50%. Note that the results of the special drawing 2 lottery do not include jackpots (Type 1 jackpots). When the type of the winning jackpot symbol is different, the opening pattern of the jackpot opening in the type 1 jackpot game and the settings regarding the game state after the jackpot game are different (see FIG. 59). This point will be discussed later.

Furthermore, when it is determined that the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment has won a small hit, the type of the small winning symbol is determined by determining the symbol type random number according to the small winning symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 58(C). decide. Specifically, in the special drawing 2 lottery, the "special drawing 2_small winning symbol s" is determined 80% of the time, and the "special drawing 2_small winning symbol t" is determined 20% of the time. When the type of the small winning symbol that has been won is different, the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small winning game or the type 2 jackpot game and the setting regarding the game state after the jackpot game are different (see FIG. 59). This point will be discussed later.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, when it is determined that neither the jackpot nor the small win has been won (that is, when it is determined that it is a loss), the symbol type random number is changed to the losing symbol shown in FIG. 58(D). The type of losing symbol is determined by making a determination according to the type determination table. In the lottery for special pattern 1, 80% of the time the winning pattern will be “Special pattern 1_Loss pattern S”, 10% of the time it will be “Special pattern 1_ Losing pattern T”, and 10% of the time it will be “Special pattern 1_ Losing pattern S”. Special figure 1_Loss pattern U” is decided. Note that the results of the special drawing 2 lottery do not include losses. The difference in the type of losing symbols affects the settings regarding the gaming state after the losing symbols are stopped and displayed (see FIG. 60). This point will be discussed later.

Furthermore, when it is determined that the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment loses, it determines the reach random number according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. It is possible to decide whether to The probability that it is determined that there is a reach differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal time saving state described below. When the time is not in the normal time saving state, the probability of determining that there is a reach is higher than when the normal time saving state is in the normal time saving state.

Next, types of jackpots, types of small wins, and types of losses will be explained in detail based on FIGS. 59 and 60. As mentioned above, the results of the special symbol lottery (special symbol lottery 1 and special symbol lottery 2) include "big hit", "small hit", and "miss". At the time of a "jackpot", the "jackpot symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 81. The jackpot symbols include "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern S" and "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern T." In addition, in the case of a "small win", the "small win symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 81. The small winning symbols include "special pattern 2_small winning pattern s" and "special pattern 2_small winning pattern t". At the time of "losing", the "losing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 81. The losing symbols include "Special figure 1_Loss pattern S", "Special figure 1_Loss pattern T", and "Special figure 1_Loss pattern U".

When a jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery, a "jackpot game" is executed in which the first jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. When a small win is won, a "small win game" is executed in which the second large winning hole 15 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the small winning symbol that is stopped and displayed. When a game ball enters the specific area 16 in the second big winning hole 15 during execution of a small winning game, the first big winning hole 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of small winning symbol that has been won. A "jackpot game" to open the game is executed. A jackpot game executed based on the result of special symbol lottery winning a jackpot is called a type 1 jackpot game, and a jackpot game executed based on passage to a specific area 16 is called a type 2 jackpot 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.

In addition, in this embodiment, the small winning game includes a small winning opening game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened, an opening (pre-opening interval) before the small winning opening game starts, and a small winning opening game when the small winning opening game ends. It includes a later ending (post-closure interval).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, when a jackpot is won (that is, when a first-class jackpot is won), a jackpot game (first-class jackpot game) for opening the first jackpot 14 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59, there are two types of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the special symbol 1 display 81a) that can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol (special symbol 1). Specifically, in the lottery for special pattern 1, there is a possibility of winning "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern S" and "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern T".

As shown in FIG. 59, “Special drawing 1_Jackpot symbol S” and “Special drawing 1_Jackpot symbol T” are 4R (round) jackpots, and the number of openings of the first big prize opening 14 per 1R is one. Yes, and its maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The gaming state after the end of the jackpot game differs depending on the gaming state at the time of winning.

Here, the gaming state of this embodiment will be briefly explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment can be controlled to a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state in which settings regarding the ease of entering the ball into the second starting port 12 are different from the non-time-saving state as the gaming state. The time saving state includes a normal time saving state where the game ball enters the second starting port 12 easily, and a slight time saving state (non-time saving state) where the setting makes it more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 than the normal time saving state. (normal time saving state). The ease with which the ball enters the second starting port 12 in the slight time saving state is not much different from that in the non-time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, the normal time saving state is a high base state in which many balls can be expected to enter the second starting port 12, and the slight time saving state and the non-time saving state are such that it is not expected that many balls will enter the second starting port 12. It is in a low base state. Note that details of the gaming state will be described later.

If you win the "jackpot symbol S", the gaming state after the jackpot game will be a non-time saving state if the gaming state at the time of winning is a non-time saving state or a normal time saving state, but the gaming state at the time of winning is a slight time saving state. If it is, it is a slightly time-saving state. The number of time saving times in the slight time saving state is set to 800 times. The number of time saving times is the upper limit number of executions of special symbol fluctuations in the time saving state. When the number of executions of the special figure variation in the slight time saving state reaches 800, the slight time saving state ends. In this case, the non-time saving state is set.

On the other hand, if you win the "jackpot symbol T", the time-saving state after the jackpot game is non-time-saving regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of winning is a non-time-saving state, a slight time-saving state, or a normal time-saving state. state.

Further, if a small win is won as a result of the special symbol lottery, a small win game is executed in which the second large winning hole 15 is opened once. When a game ball enters the second big prize opening 15 opened by a small winning game and the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the second big winning opening 15, it becomes a jackpot win and the first prize is won continuously. A jackpot game (type 2 jackpot game) that opens the jackpot 14 is executed. When this jackpot game (a jackpot game triggered by passage to the specific area 16) is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 15 as a small winning game corresponds to the 1R. In addition, if the game ball does not pass to the specific area 16 in the small winning game, the jackpot game will not be executed. A jackpot game or a small win game is sometimes called a special game. In addition, in the special game, there may be a round in which the grand prize opening is opened multiple times in one round.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59, there are two types of small winning symbols that can be won in the special drawing 2 lottery (small winning symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special drawing 2 display 81b). Specifically, in the special drawing 2 lottery, there is a possibility of winning "special drawing 2_small winning symbol s" and "special drawing 2_small winning symbol t".

"Small winning symbol s" and "small winning symbol t" are small winnings that always allow passage to the specific area 16 (also referred to as V passage) as long as the game is played correctly. In other words, in this embodiment, a small win based on the lottery of special drawing 2 has substantially the same meaning as a jackpot win.

In the small winning game based on each type of small winning symbols, the second large prize opening 15 is opened once for 1.8 seconds. As long as you play the game correctly, it is possible to win multiple prizes while the second big prize opening 15 is open, and the distribution member 16k is arranged so that at least one of the winning balls passes through the specific area 16. Controlled to allow passage.

In a jackpot game (type 2 jackpot game) that is executed based on the passage of a game ball to the specific area 16, even if it is a type 2 jackpot game based on "small winning symbol s", a type 2 jackpot game based on "small winning symbol t" In the game as well, the first grand prize opening 14 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd R to the 10th R with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds.

If the game state at the time of winning is a non-time-saving state or a slight time-saving state after the end of a type 2 jackpot game based on the "small winning symbol s", it is a non-time-saving state, and if it is a normal time-saving state, it is a normal time-saving state. state. The number of time reductions in the normal time reduction state is set to 100 times.

On the other hand, the gaming state after the end of the type 2 jackpot game based on the "small winning symbol t", regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of winning is a non-time saving state, a slight time saving state, or a normal time saving state, This is a non-time saving state. Note that in this embodiment, the special drawing 2 is drawn mainly in the normal time saving state, and the special drawing 2 is almost never drawn in the non-time saving state or the slight time saving state.

Furthermore, when it is determined that the winning symbol is a loss as a result of the special symbol lottery, the type of the losing symbol is determined. As shown in FIG. 60, there are three types of losing symbols (losing symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol 1 display 81a) determined by the special drawing 1 lottery. Specifically, in the lottery for special pattern 1, one of "special pattern 1_loss pattern S", "special pattern 1_loss pattern T", and "special pattern 1_loss pattern U" is determined. It should be noted that the special drawing 2 lottery will not be determined as a loss.

"Special figure 1_Loss pattern S" is a normal loss that does not affect the transition of the gaming state, but "Special figure 1_Loss pattern T" and "Special figure 1_Loss pattern U" are the trigger for controlling the time-saving state. This is a special loss (an example of a specific result). That is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss (also referred to as a time-saving loss), the game control microcomputer 101 controls the gaming state after the losing symbol is stopped and displayed to be a time-saving state. However, if the time saving state (normal time saving state or slight time saving state) is already in place at the control timing to the time saving state based on a special loss (that is, when the time saving flag is ON), the setting of the gaming state is not changed. In other words, special losses are treated in the same way as normal losses.

More specifically, the gaming state after the stop display of the "losing symbol T" in the non-time saving state is a normal time saving state, and the number of time saving times is set to 100 times. Further, the gaming state after the stop display of the "losing symbol U" in the non-time saving state is a slight time saving state, and the number of time saving times is set to 800 times.

<Game status>
Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment will be explained in detail. As shown in FIG. 61(A), the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state (normal time saving state, slight time saving state) is the same as the winning probability of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536 in any of the game states: non-time saving state, normal time saving state, and slight time saving state. In other words, in any gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol lottery is almost a hit. Note that in the time saving state, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery may be higher than in the non-time saving state.

In addition, in the time saving state (normal time saving state, slight time saving state), as shown in FIG. 61(B), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 60 seconds in the non-time saving state, 1 second in the normal time saving state, and 30 seconds in the slight time saving state. Note that the stop time of the normal symbols is 0.5 seconds in any game state.

Further, in the time saving state (normal time saving state, slight time saving state), as shown in FIG. 61(C), the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is 0.05 seconds per time in the non-time saving state, 2.5 seconds in the normal time saving state, and 0.1 seconds in the slight time saving state. It is.

Further, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 61(C), the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game may be greater than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened is once in the non-time saving state and the slight time saving state, but twice in the normal time saving state.

Here, in the non-time saving state, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it will almost always be a win, but the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is as long as 60 seconds, and the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is opened for 0.05 seconds once. It is a very short time. Therefore, in the non-time saving state, even if you play the game by hitting right (a hitting method that allows the game ball to pass through the gate 13), it is almost impossible to expect to win the electric chew 12D.

On the other hand, in the normal time saving state, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it will almost always be a win, the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is as short as 1 second, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is 2.5 seconds. Twice is long enough. Therefore, in the normal time saving state, by playing the game with the right hand, winnings to the electric chew 12D may occur frequently. That is, it can be said that the normal time saving state is a gaming state where it is easier to win the electric chew 12D compared to the non-time saving state.

On the other hand, in the slight time saving state, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it will almost always be a win, but the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is as long as 30 seconds, and the opening of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is 0.1 seconds. It's as short as once. Therefore, in the slight time saving state, various parameters related to the ease of winning the electric chew 12D (the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery, the fluctuation time and stop time of the normal symbol, the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D) are in the non-time saving state. Comparatively, although the setting is such that it is easy to win a prize in the Denchu 12D, it is almost impossible to expect to win a prize in the Denchu 12D even if you play the game with a right-handed player.

In this way, in the non-time-saving state and the slight time-saving state, the player cannot expect to win the electric chew 12D even if he plays right-handed, so the player advances the game by playing left-handed. On the other hand, in the normal time-saving state, the player plays the game by hitting the right hand because winnings to the electric chew 12D occur frequently by playing the game right. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, even during the jackpot game, the player plays the game with the right hand.

Similar to the normal time saving state, the slight time saving state can be said to be a gaming state in which it is easier to win the Denchu 12D compared to the non-time saving state, but it is more difficult to win the Denchu 12D than the normal time saving state. This is the gaming state of the settings. Further, the slight time saving state is a gaming state that is closer in nature to a non-time saving state than the normal time saving state, since winning the electric chew 12D is not expected. Note that the normal time saving state is an example of a specific gaming state, and the non-time saving state and the slight time saving state are examples of non-specific gaming states.

Incidentally, in the normal time-saving state, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, the normal time saving state is also called a "high base state", and the non-time saving state is also called a "low base state". The slight time saving state is also an example of 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 called the electric support control state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electrical support control state.

Note that the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery, the fluctuation time and stop time of the normal symbols, the opening time and number of openings of the electric chew 12D, etc. can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the gameplay.

<Special figure fluctuation pattern>

Next, the determination of the special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment determines the special pattern fluctuation pattern according to the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table that differs between the non-time saving state, the slight time saving state, and the normal time saving state (see FIG. 62).

First, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state will be explained based on FIG. 62(A). In the non-time saving state, the game is played by left-handed hitting, and the special drawing 1 is drawn. The lottery results for special map 1 include jackpots and losses. In the case of a jackpot, either the special symbol variation pattern P80 that performs SP reach, or the special symbol variation pattern P81 that does not develop into SP reach and performs normal reach is selected. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, if it is a loss symbol S, which is a loss normally, or a loss symbol U, which is a control trigger for a slight time shortening state, when it is determined that there is a reach, a special symbol fluctuation pattern that performs an SP reach If you select either P82 or special pattern variation pattern P83 in which a normal reach occurs without developing into an SP reach, and it is determined that there is no reach, a special pattern variation in which a reach is not formed according to the number of reserved balls. Select pattern P84 or P85. In addition, when the losing symbol U is stopped and displayed in the non-time saving state, the state shifts to the slight time saving state, but in this embodiment, since the slight time saving state is the least advantageous gaming state for the player, the losing symbol U is not displayed in the non-time saving state. When drawn, the same special symbol variation pattern as when the losing symbol S is drawn is selected.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss, if the stopped symbol is a loss symbol T which triggers the control of the normal time saving state, a special symbol variation pattern P86 for performing a RUSH entry effect is selected. When the losing symbol T is stopped and displayed in the non-time saving state, the state shifts to the normal time saving state. The RUSH entry performance is a performance that suggests a transition to a normal time saving state. The RUSH entry performance will be described later.

Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the short time saving state will be explained based on FIG. 62(B). In this embodiment, the slight time saving state is the least advantageous gaming state for the player. That is, in this embodiment, the slight time saving state functions as a normal gaming state (normal gaming state). In the slight time saving state, the game is played by left-handed hitting, and the special drawing 1 lottery is performed. When the lottery result of special figure 1 is a jackpot, either the special figure variation pattern P90 which performs SP reach, or the special figure variation pattern P91 which does not develop into SP reach but performs normal reach is selected. On the other hand, if the lottery result of special figure 1 is a loss, no matter which losing symbol it is, if it is determined that there is a reach, the special pattern fluctuation pattern P92 that performs the SP reach or the SP reach If you select any of the special pattern variation patterns P93 in which a normal reach occurs without development, and it is determined that there is no reach, select the special pattern variation pattern P94 or P95 in which a reach is not formed, depending on the number of reserved balls. . Even if you draw a special loss (losing symbol T, losing symbol U) in the slight time saving state, the game state is not newly set, so if you draw a special losing in the slight time saving state, you will draw a normal loss (losing symbol S). I try to select the same special pattern fluctuation pattern as in the previous case.

Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the normal time saving state will be explained based on FIG. 63(C). The normal time saving state is the most advantageous gaming state for the player in this embodiment. The number of times of time saving in the normal time saving state is set to 100 times, and it is configured so that a small win is always won in the special drawing 2 lottery, and a V passage always occurs when a small win game is executed. Therefore, being controlled to the normal time saving state means acquiring the next jackpot game (so-called confirmation of consecutive games).

In the normal time saving state, the game is played by right-handed hitting, and the special drawing 2 is drawn. As shown in FIG. 63(C), when the special symbol 2 is drawn in the normal time saving state, the special symbol fluctuation pattern P100 with a fluctuation time of 13 seconds is selected as the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol 2. When this special figure variation pattern is selected, an instant hit effect is executed. In the instant winning performance, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (Zero) indicating winning as soon as a reach is formed within a variable time of 13 seconds.

<Processing of microcomputer for game control>
Next, the processing performed by the game control microcomputer 101 in the fifth embodiment will be explained. In the fifth embodiment, the gaming state management process shown in FIG. 63 is performed instead of the gaming state management process (FIG. 52) described in the fourth embodiment. Note that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment does not set the high probability state, so it does not perform processing related to the probability change flag indicating the high probability state.

As shown in FIG. 63, in the gaming state management process (S1602) in the fifth embodiment, it is first determined whether the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is ON (S2101), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S2110. , if it is ON, the value of the time-saving counter that counts the number of special symbol variations (special symbol variation display) executed during the time-saving state is decremented by 1 (S2102), and if the value of the time-saving counter is "0". It is determined whether there is one (S2103). Then, if it is not "0", the process proceeds to step S2110, and if it is "0", the time saving flag is turned off (S2104), and a gaming state flag updating process (S2105) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2110.

In the gaming state flag update process (S2105), the value of the gaming state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current gaming state. As shown in the table in FIG. 63, the value of the gaming state flag is set to "0" if it is in a non-time saving state, "1" if it is in a normal time saving state, and "1" if it is in a slight time saving state. 2”. In this gaming state flag update process (S2105), since the time saving flag has just been turned off, the value of the gaming state flag is set to the value "0" corresponding to the non-time saving state.

In step S2110, it is determined whether the time saving flag is OFF. If the time saving flag is not OFF, the process proceeds to step S2130, but if the time saving flag is OFF, it is then determined whether the special symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a special loss (S2111). Then, if it is not a special loss (loss pattern T or loss pattern U), the process proceeds to step S2130, but if it is a special loss, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2112), and the number of time reductions according to the type of the losing pattern (Fig. 60 Reference) is set in the time saving counter (S2113), a gaming state flag update process (S2114) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2130.

In this game state flag update process (S2114), if the time saving flag has been turned ON based on the losing symbol T, the value of the gaming state flag is set to "1", which corresponds to the normal time saving state, and the losing symbol U If the time saving flag has been turned ON based on , the value of the gaming state flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the slight time saving state. By setting the value of the gaming state flag to "1", the gaming state is controlled to a normal time saving state, and by setting the value of the gaming state flag to "2", the gaming state is controlled to a slight time saving state. . In addition, each time-saving state in this embodiment ends when either the end condition is satisfied, that is, the special symbol change is performed for a predetermined upper limit number of executions (time-saving number), or the next jackpot game is executed. .

Note that in this embodiment, the time-saving state is controlled based on a special loss only when the time-saving state is not (YES in step S2110). That is, even if a special loss is drawn in the slight time saving state, a new time saving state is not set. Here, in this embodiment, in the game state management process (S1602), a process regarding whether to end the time saving state is first performed (steps S2101 to S2105), and then a process regarding whether to control to the time saving state based on a special loss. (Steps S2110 to S2114) are performed. Therefore, for example, when the special loss is stopped and displayed due to the change in special figure 1 that is the final change in the slight time saving state, the small time saving state is transferred to the non-time saving state in the processing of steps S2101 to S2105, and the state is transferred to the non-time saving state in steps S2110 to S2114. The process will transition from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state. In addition, by configuring the process of steps S2110 to S2114 to be performed before the process of steps S2101 to S2105, it may be possible to configure a configuration in which the control is not changed to a new time saving state even if a special loss occurs due to the final change in the time saving state. .

In step S2130, the gaming control microcomputer 101 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state flag (namely, information on the current gaming state) to the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. By outputting this command, information on the current gaming state is notified to the sub-control board 120.

<Game flow in the fifth embodiment>
Next, the flow of the game progress in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment will be explained based on FIG. 64. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, the gaming state that is least advantageous for the player among the non-time saving state, slight time saving state, and normal time saving state cannot be changed to the normal time saving state even if a losing symbol U is drawn. This is a time-saving situation where it is impossible to do so. The non-time saving state is a gaming state more advantageous than the slight time saving state in that it can be transferred to the normal time saving state by drawing the losing symbol U. In addition, the normal time-saving state is a gaming state in which the acquisition of the jackpot game based on the lottery of special drawing 2 is virtually certain, so among the non-time-saving state, the slight time-saving state, and the normal time-saving state, it is the most convenient for the player. This is an advantageous gaming situation.

In this embodiment, the slight time saving state functions as a normal gaming state. As shown in FIG. 64, when the time is shortened, the production mode is set to the normal production mode (described in detail later). In the slight time saving state, the game is progressed by hitting left, and the special drawing 1 lottery is performed. The pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is configured so as not to directly shift from the slight time saving state to the normal time saving state. Therefore, when the player is in a slight time-saving state, he or she first proceeds with the game with the aim of transitioning to a non-time-saving state. If the "jackpot symbol S" is won in the slight time saving state, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the slight time saving state again. On the other hand, if the "jackpot symbol T" is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to a non-time saving state. Also, when the number of executions of the special symbol variation reaches 800 times (the number of time saving times in the slight time saving state) without winning a jackpot in the small time saving state, the non-time saving state is also set.

The non-time saving state is a gaming state that can be shifted to the normal time saving state by drawing a special loss, and is one of the gaming states advantageous to the player. If it is in a non-time saving state, the production mode is set to the chance production mode (described in detail later). In the non-time-saving state, the game is progressed by hitting left, and the special drawing 1 is drawn. In this form, the probability of winning a special lottery in the special drawing 1 is 1/5. At this time, there is a probability of 1/2 in which the losing symbol T (the symbol that triggers the normal time-saving state) is assigned, and a probability of 1/2 is that the symbol is distributed into the losing symbol U (the symbol that triggers the slight time-saving state). When the special loss won in the non-time saving state is the losing symbol U, the game is played with the aim of shifting to the non-time saving state again in order to shift to the slight time saving state.

On the other hand, when the special loss won in the non-time saving state is the losing symbol T, the state shifts to the normal time saving state. The normal time saving state is a gaming state in which the acquisition of the jackpot game based on the special drawing 2 lottery is substantially determined. In the case of the normal time saving state, the production mode is set to the RUSH production mode (described in detail later). In the normal time saving state, the game is progressed by hitting the right hand, and the special drawing 2 is drawn. In the special drawing 2 lottery, you will definitely win the small prize. At this time, the probability is 4/5 that the small winning symbol s (the symbol that triggers the normal time-saving state) will be distributed, and the probability of 1/5 will be that the small winning symbol t (the symbol that will trigger the non-time-saving state) will be distributed. It will be done. If the small win won in the normal time saving state is the small winning symbol s, the normal time saving state is set again after the type 2 jackpot game based on the passage of V, so that the so-called consecutive jackpots are confirmed.

On the other hand, if the small win won in the normal time saving state is the small winning symbol t, the non-time saving state is set after the type 2 jackpot game based on V passing. In this non-time-saving state, if the losing symbol T can be drawn, the normal time-saving state can be restored. On the other hand, if the losing symbol U is drawn, the state shifts to a slight time saving state. In this manner, in this embodiment, when the normal time saving state ends, the time saving state does not directly shift to the slight time saving state, but is temporarily set to the non-time saving state. Therefore, there is an expectation that the normal time saving state will be set again, and the interest in the game is improved.

In addition, if you win a jackpot based on the drawing of special drawing 1 in a non-time saving state, whether you draw the jackpot symbol S or the jackpot symbol T, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game will be non-time saving. The state is now set. This prevents the player from being disappointed when the player is set to a slight time-saving state that is more disadvantageous than the usual non-time-saving state even though he has won a big hit.

Here, the gaming state when the power is turned on will be explained. If the power is turned on without operating the RAM clear switch 191, the gaming state at the time the power is turned on inherits the gaming state at the time the power is turned off. Therefore, if the power is cut off in a slightly time-saving state after the store closes the previous day, the gaming state when the power is turned on when the store opens remains in the slightly time-shortened state. On the other hand, when the power is turned on with the operation of the RAM clear switch 191, the flags and the like start up with their initial settings. That is, as shown in FIG. 64, when the RAM is cleared in response to power-on, the gaming state becomes a non-time saving state. As described above, the non-time-saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the slight time-saving state in that a transition to the normal time-saving state based on the losing symbol T can be expected. Therefore, it can be said that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine that can be set to a state advantageous to the player by the operation of an employee of the gaming parlor (hall) or the like. That is, it can be said that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment is equipped with an advantageous setting function. As a result, in this embodiment, a player aiming at the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, which has not been played by anyone since the RAM has been cleared by an employee of the gaming parlor, may You can look forward to playing the pachinko game machine PY1. That is, it can be expected that the operation of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be improved immediately after the opening of the game parlor (so-called first thing in the morning).

<Example of production in the fifth embodiment>
Next, an example of the performance in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 65 and 66. First, the production mode will be explained.

The production modes of this embodiment include a "normal production mode" in which a daytime background image is displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 65(C), the background image of space is displayed on the display section 50a. Includes the ``RUSH production mode'' that is displayed on the screen.

The normal performance mode (FIG. 65(A)) is a performance mode that is set when the time is shortened. As described above, the non-time saving state in this embodiment is a gaming state advantageous to the player, so this slight time saving state substantially functions as a normal gaming state. Setting the normal performance mode (in other words, displaying a daytime background image) functions as a suggestion that the time is shortened.

The chance performance mode (FIG. 65(B)) is a performance mode that is set in a non-time saving state. The non-time saving state in this embodiment allows a transition to the normal time saving state based on the losing symbol T, so it is a chance for the player to make the transition to the normal time saving state. The setting of the chance production mode (in other words, the display of the band image OG including the character ``chance'') functions as a suggestion that the user is in a non-time-saving state. Moreover, since the non-time saving state is set when the RAM is cleared, the setting of the chance production mode also functions as a suggestion that the RAM is cleared.

The RUSH performance mode (FIG. 65(C)) is a performance mode that is normally set when the time is shortened. When controlled to the normal time saving state, the execution of the Type 2 jackpot game based on the lottery of special drawing 2 is confirmed, so the setting of the RUSH effect mode (in other words, the display of the background image of the universe) is in the normal time saving state. It functions as a suggestion of what to do, and also functions as a suggestion of confirmation of execution of a jackpot game. In addition, in the normal time saving state, the game progresses with the aim of winning the second starting port 12 by right-handed hitting, so when controlled to the RUSH production mode, the performance control microcomputer 121 will not allow the game to proceed with right-handed hitting. A right-hand hitting image G108 informing that this should be done is displayed at the upper right corner of the display section 50a.

Next, the preview performance in the case of the normal performance mode will be explained. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 121 is capable of executing a dialogue preview performance in which a predetermined character is displayed together with dialogue when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. The types of lines in dialogue previews include lines that suggest a high level of expectation for a jackpot (e.g., "chance"), lines that suggest a higher level of expectation for a jackpot (e.g., "fierce heat"), etc. , there is a line (specific line) that suggests that the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is equipped with an advantageous setting function. The pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is capable of executing the performance shown in FIG. 65(D) as a dialogue preview performance of a specific dialogue. The performance shown in FIG. 65(D) is a speech preview performance in which a mini character with an apple motif says the line "It may be easy to rush into RUSH first thing in the morning." With this, the player can enjoy the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment. In other words, it is possible to understand that the first thing in the morning is set to a non-time-saving state by clearing the RAM, and it may be easier to shift to the normal time-saving state. It should be noted that such a dialogue preview performance of a specific dialogue functions as an explanatory performance that explains to the player that an advantageous setting function is installed. The explanation that the advantageous setting function is installed does not necessarily need to be made as a speech preview performance, and may be provided as an ending performance accompanying the ending of the jackpot game, or as a customer waiting performance. .

Next, a description will be given of the RUSH entry effect performed when transitioning from the non-time saving state to the normal time saving state. If the losing symbol T is won based on the lottery of the special symbol 1 in the non-time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the special symbol variation pattern P86 (see FIG. 62(A)). And when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 101 is P86, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a fluctuation performance accompanied by a RUSH entry performance. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 to the reach state as a RUSH entry production (FIGS. 66(A) and (B)), and then sets the middle production symbol EZ2 as the special symbol TZ. Stop display with special eyes. In this embodiment, the special symbol TZ is an image including the characters (RUSH) of the name of the production mode (namely RUSH production mode) corresponding to the destination gaming state (normal time saving state). In this case, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed at specific positions of "1, 3, and 5." In this way, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with special eyes, thereby suggesting a shift to the normal time saving state (RUSH performance mode). In other words, the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 with special eyes is a performance that suggests to the player that the player is transitioning to a normal time saving state (drawing a losing symbol T) or a transition to RUSH performance mode. It functions as a production that suggests that something will happen. Note that the special eyes of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 and the specific eyes of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

<Effects of the fifth embodiment>
As described in detail above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, when an employee of the game parlor or the like performs a RAM clear operation (turns on the power switch 193 while pressing the RAM clear switch 191), It is possible to set the state to a non-time saving state, and the non-time saving state is advantageous to the player in that it is possible to shift to the normal time saving state by drawing a losing symbol T. That is, according to this embodiment, employees of the gaming parlor and the like can set the gaming state to be advantageous to the players, and it is expected that the service to the players will be improved.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, the RAM clear operation for setting the non-time saving state is an operation that can only be performed when the power is turned on. That is, in this embodiment, when the power is turned on to open the gaming parlor, it is possible to set the gaming state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment to the non-time-saving state. Therefore, it is possible to induce players who are looking to play in a non-time saving state to a gaming machine that has not been played by anyone since the gaming parlor opened.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, when the non-time saving state is set, the chance production mode is set (FIG. 65(B)), so that an employee of the gaming hall or the like operates the RAM clearing operation. It is possible for the player to judge whether or not the game machine has the following characteristics, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment, it is possible to suggest by the dialogue preview production that there is a possibility that a gaming state advantageous to the player may be set by the operation of an employee of the gaming parlor or the like. (See FIG. 65(D)). Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the gaming machine is equipped with an advantageous setting function.

<Example of modification of the fifth embodiment>
Modifications of the fifth embodiment will be described below. In addition, in the description of the modification of the fifth embodiment, the same components as the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth embodiment are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples of the fifth embodiment may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the fifth embodiment and its modifications can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification. Further, the configuration included in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment described above and/or the configuration included in the fourth embodiment described above may be used in the fifth embodiment and its modifications to the extent that it does not interfere with the game. It can be adopted in gaming machines as understood from examples.

In the fifth embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game is not set to the normal time saving state even if a jackpot is won in the slight time saving state, but the winning in the slight time saving state is controlled to the normal time saving state. A jackpot symbol may be provided as an opportunity.

In addition, in the fifth embodiment, there is one type of loss pattern (loss pattern U) that triggers the transition to the slight time reduction state, and the number of time reductions in the slight time reduction state is set to 800. A plurality of types of losing symbols may be provided, and the number of time saving times in the slight time saving state may be varied depending on the type of losing symbols. For example, when the time saving state is set based on a certain losing symbol, the number of time saving times is set to a small number such as 30 times, and when the time saving state is set to the slight time saving state based on another losing symbol, the number of time saving times is 900 times, etc. If the number of times is large, it is possible to provide some time-saving states that are easy to shift to a non-time-saving state and others that are difficult to shift to, and it is expected that the enjoyment of the game will be improved.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, when the normal time saving state ends, the time saving state is not directly shifted to the slight time saving state, but is set to the non-time saving state. However, it is not possible to directly shift to the slight time saving state. Even if there is a configuration (a configuration in which the gaming state after a jackpot game based on a win in the normal time saving state is set to a slight time saving state, or a structure in which the gaming state is set to a slight time saving state at the end of the normal time saving state due to the expiration of the number of time saving times). good.

Furthermore, in the fifth embodiment, by setting the chance production mode (displaying the band image OG including the word "chance"), it is suggested that there is no time-saving state; The suggestion that the gaming machine has had its RAM cleared may be made by other effects, such as displaying a character image that is not displayed in gaming states other than the non-time saving state. In this case, the performance that suggests a non-time-saving state (suggestive performance) does not have to be performed all the time when the time-saving state is non-time-saving, but is performed only if the performance execution lottery is won. It may also be something that is done. In addition, in the fifth embodiment, since the same daytime background image is displayed in both the non-time-saving state and the slight time-saving state, the effect suggesting that the time-saving state is not executed is executed only when winning the lottery. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to understand that the state has been controlled from a non-time saving state to a slight time saving state based on the losing symbol U, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game. Since the state in which the display of the band image OG including the character ``chance'' is not displayed in the chance production mode is the same as the normal production mode, it can be said that both are set to the same production mode.

In addition, in the fifth embodiment, when the power is turned on with RAM clearing, the state is controlled to the non-time saving state, and when the state is controlled to the non-time saving state in response to the end of the jackpot game state (the state where the jackpot game is being executed). In addition, even when the time saving state is controlled to a non-time saving state in response to the number of time saving times being used up in a slight time saving state, the same production mode (chance production mode) is set. The chance production mode is set only when the time saving state is controlled, and the non-time saving mode is set when the time saving state is controlled in accordance with the end of the jackpot game state, or in response to the number of time saving times being exhausted in the slight time saving state. When the state is controlled, it may be configured to be set to a production mode different from the chance production mode. Specifically, for example, if the state is controlled to a non-time saving state in response to the end of a jackpot gaming state, or if it is controlled to a non-time saving state in response to the number of time savings being exhausted in a slight time saving state, It may be configured to be set to the same production mode as the time saving state. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the state after the RAM is cleared, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the RAM clear operation using the RAM clear switch 191 is a state setting operation for setting the non-time saving state, but the state setting operation is an operation that does not use the RAM clear switch 191 (RAM clear ) may also be used. For example, a dedicated switch for setting the non-time-saving state may be provided, and the non-time-saving state may be set by pressing the dedicated switch. In this case, the period during which the dedicated switch can be effectively operated may be a period other than when the power is turned on. Specifically, for example, the non-time saving state may be set when a dedicated switch is pressed during a customer waiting state (a state in which a customer waiting performance is performed). Note that it is preferable that the dedicated switch be provided in a position where the player cannot arbitrarily operate it, such as by mounting it on the main control board 100. In other words, like the RAM clear switch 191, the dedicated switch is preferably provided at a position where it cannot be operated unless the gaming machine frame 2 is opened.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine that can execute a jackpot game based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 in the second big prize opening 15, but the machine is configured as a so-called "ST machine". It is also possible to use a type of game machine other than a one-type and two-type mixed machine, such as a "definitely variable loop machine". When using an ST machine or a variable loop machine, it may be a so-called "pattern variable machine" in which the transition to a high probability state with a high probability of winning a jackpot is determined based on the type of special symbol won, or a V attacker (specific area It may also be a so-called "V-probability change machine" in which transition to a high probability state is determined based on passage to a specific area within a big prize winning device (having a big prize winning device). In addition, when configured as an "ST machine" or a "definitely variable loop machine", it is configured so that the jackpot can be won in both the special drawing 1 drawing and the special drawing 2 drawing, and the special drawing 2 drawing is more likely than the special drawing 1 drawing. It is preferable that the lottery is advantageous in that it is easier to execute a jackpot game with a large number of prize balls that can be obtained, and that the game state after the end of the jackpot game is easily controlled to a high probability state. Furthermore, even if a special loss is drawn in a high probability state, the settings of the gaming state will not be changed.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the number of times of time saving in various time saving states can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, in the above embodiment, parameters in various time-saving states (normal symbol fluctuation time and stop time, electric chew opening pattern, etc.) can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, in the above embodiment, the types and distribution ratios of each jackpot symbol, each small prize symbol, and each loss symbol can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called 1 type and 2 type mixing machine, but depending on the desired gaming experience, it may also be a so-called Hanemono (2 type machine) without the 1 type jackpot. In other words, a configuration may be adopted in which it is impossible to win a so-called "direct jackpot" in either the special drawing 1 lottery or the special drawing 2 lottery.

In addition, in the fifth embodiment, the upper limit number of execution times (time saving number) of the variable display of special symbols in the time saving state is counted regardless of whether the variable display of special symbol 1 is executed or the variable display of special symbol 2 is executed. In addition to this total upper limit number of executions, there is also the upper limit number of executions of special figure 1, which counts only the variable display of special figure 1, and the upper limit number of executions of special figure 1, which counts only the variable display of special figure 2. FIG. 2 An upper limit number of times of execution may be set, and the time saving state may be terminated when any one of the number of times is satisfied. In addition, the special figure 1 upper limit number of times of execution and the special figure 2 upper limit number of times of execution can be set to a different value from the total upper limit number of times of execution. In addition, instead of setting a total upper limit number of executions, a special figure 1 upper limit number of executions and a special figure 2 upper limit number of executions are provided, and when either number of times is satisfied, the time saving state ends, or special figure 2 It may be configured such that only an upper limit number of executions is set and the time saving state ends when this number is satisfied.

<Invention shown in the fifth embodiment>
In the fifth embodiment and its modifications described above, inventions of the following means are shown. In the explanation of the means described below, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, and symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means S>
The invention related to means S1 is
A prize opening into which a game ball can enter (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12),
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) that sets a game state based on the game ball entering the input prize hole;
A performance control means (performance control microcomputer 121) for setting a performance mode for performing the performance,
The gaming states include a first state (normal time-saving state) in which the game ball easily enters the winning hole, and a second state (non-time-saving state) in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the winning hole than in the first state. condition) and,
The game control means may set the second state as an initial state,
When the second state is set as the initial state, the effect control means selects a specific mode (chance effect mode) including a predetermined suggestive effect (for example, display of the band image OG shown in FIG. 65(B)) as the effect mode. ) is a gaming machine characterized by setting.

The invention related to means S2 is:
A gaming machine according to means S1,
The gaming state includes a third state (slight time saving state) which is different from the second state and in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the prize slot than the first state,
The game control means is capable of making a special determination as to whether or not to set the first state (determination as to whether to shift to the normal time saving state based on the losing symbol T),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second state is more likely to be determined in the special determination when the first state is set than the third state.

The invention related to means S3 is
A gaming machine according to means S2,
The game control means changes the game state from the second state to the third state when a predetermined condition (stop display of the losing symbol U that triggers the transition to the slight time saving state) is satisfied in the second state. Sometimes,
The game machine is characterized in that the performance control means continues the specific mode even if the gaming state changes from the second state to the third state in the specific mode.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-47326, after a jackpot game, the gaming machine is sometimes controlled to a time-saving state in which the gaming ball easily enters the starting slot. However, there is room for improvement regarding the performance in gaming machines that can be controlled in a time-saving state. By incorporating improved effects, it is expected that the game will become more interesting. Therefore, the invention related to means S provides a game machine described in JP-A No. 2018-47326, in which "the game ball enters the winning hole more easily than the first state in which the game ball enters the winning hole more easily. The difference is that a difficult second state is sometimes set as the initial state, and when the second state is set as the initial state, a specific mode including a predetermined suggestive performance is set as the performance mode. Thereby, it is possible to contribute to increasing the interest of the game through performance.

<Modification examples of the basic embodiment, the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment>
Modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment, first embodiment, second embodiment, and third embodiment will be described below. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Further, the technical features in the above embodiments and the modified examples described below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the second embodiment, "N reach", "relief reach", and "SP reach" are performed based on the result of jackpot determination (variation pattern), but they are performed based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. It may also be done. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is "Jackpot X4 symbol", "N reach", "relief reach", and "SP reach" may be performed. In this case, the "N reach", "relief reach", and "SP reach" can suggest that a "low probability high base gaming state" will be entered, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the "reach symbol change stimulation effect" is performed based on the result of jackpot determination (variation pattern), but it is also performed based on the type of stop symbol of the special symbol. It's okay. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a "jackpot X4 symbol", a "reach symbol promotion notice" may be performed. In this case, the ``ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice'' can suggest that a ``low probability high base gaming state'' will be entered, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in the second embodiment, in "N reach", the behavior of the medium effect pattern EZ2 suggests whether or not it will develop into "SP reach", but other effects indicate that "SP reach" is possible. ” may be suggested. For example, a character may appear to suggest whether or not it will develop into "SP Reach", and if the character takes a specific action, it may be suggested that it will develop into "SP Reach". .

In addition, in the second embodiment, the "reach symbol promotion notice" is made to be performed in both "relief reach" and "SP reach", but it may be done at least in "relief reach". , may not be performed in "SP reach".

In addition, in the second embodiment, the "reach symbol promotion notice" is more likely to be executed when "reach" develops into "relief reach" than when "N reach" develops into "SP reach". However, it is more difficult for the "reach symbol promotion notice" to be executed when "reach" develops into "relief reach" than when "N reach" develops into "SP reach". You can do it like this.

In addition, in the third embodiment, the "selected character notice" as the "character SU notice" is made based on the result of jackpot determination (variation pattern), but it is based on the type of stop symbol of the special drawing. It may also be done. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a "jackpot X4 symbol", a "selected character preview" may be performed. In this case, the "selected character preview" can suggest that a "low probability, high base game state" will be entered, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in the third embodiment, the "final character notice" as the "character SU notice" is made based on the result of jackpot determination (variation pattern), but it is based on the type of stop symbol of the special drawing. It may also be done. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a "jackpot X4 symbol", a "final character preview" may be performed. In this case, the "final character preview" can suggest that the game will be in a "low-probability, high-base game state," making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in the third embodiment, three characters, character A, character B, and character C, appear in the "selected character preview", and character D, character E, and character C appear in the "final character preview". Although three characters of F appear, the number of characters that appear is not limited to this.

In addition, in the third embodiment, in the "selected character preview", there are times when one character utters lines and times when three characters utter lines, but two characters utter lines. It may be arranged so that there are times when the lines are uttered.

Further, in the third embodiment, the lines uttered by one or three characters in the "selected character preview" are combined with the sound output from the speaker 52 and the character images G500a, G500b, and G500c displayed on the display unit 50a. , but it is also possible to output only audio or only display character images G500a, G500b, and G500c.

Further, in the third embodiment, in the "final character preview", the display color of the character images G501, G502a, G502b, G502c suggests the jackpot expectation level, but the jackpot expectation level is indicated by other displays. It is also possible to do so. For example, the facial expressions of characters E and F, which may appear at the end, may be configured to be changeable, and the level of expectation for a jackpot may be suggested by the facial expressions of these characters.

Further, in the third embodiment, in the "selected character preview", the expected level of jackpot is suggested by the display color of the character images G503a and G503b, but the expected level of jackpot is indicated by other displays. It's okay. For example, the facial expressions of at least one of character A, character B, and character C may be configured to be changeable, and the level of expectation of a jackpot may be suggested by the facial expression of this character.

In addition, in the third embodiment, in the "selected character preview", when character C who appears relatively later utters a line than when character A or character B who appears relatively early utters a line, However, when character C, who appears relatively later, utters a line than when character A or character B, who appears relatively early, utters a line. This may make it more difficult for jackpot games to be played.

In addition, in the third embodiment, in the "selected character preview", when character C who appears relatively later utters a line than when character A or character B who appears relatively early utters a line, However, character C, who appears relatively later, utters a line than character A or character B, who appear relatively early, utters a line. It may also be possible to make it more difficult to develop into "SP reach" when this occurs.

Furthermore, in the basic embodiment, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state"; ” and “high probability low base gaming state” may have different backgrounds displayed. For example, in a "high probability low base gaming state", a background including an image suggesting a high probability state may be displayed.

Furthermore, in the basic embodiment, only the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display section 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special figures; Other symbols may be variably displayed on the display section 50a. In this case, it is preferable to make the sizes of the other symbols smaller than the sizes of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

Further, in the basic embodiment, only the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special figures, but the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, In parallel with EZ3, other symbols may be variably displayed on a display device other than the image display device 50. For example, a dedicated LED for variably displaying other symbols may be installed on the game board 1, and the dedicated LED may blink while the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are being variably displayed.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the first special figure and the second special figure are not variably displayed at the same time, but only one of them is variably displayed, but the first special figure and the second special figure are They may be displayed variably at the same time.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the progress of the game and the performance are controlled by separate control units, but the progress of the game and the performance may be controlled by a single control unit. . For example, both the progress of the game and the performance may be controlled only by the main control section 100.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to other pinball gaming machines such as arranged ball machines and mahjong ball gaming machines.

<Inventions disclosed in the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment>
The following inventions A to C are disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the description of Inventions A to C, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments of the invention described above, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A3 below, invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B3 below, and invention C is a generic term for inventions C1 to C3 below.

The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can create a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state) advantageous to the player;
A production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production;
The performance execution means is
It is possible to fluctuately display a predetermined production pattern (production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) and then stop and display it in a predetermined reach mode (reach pattern), and after the production pattern is stopped and displayed in the reach mode. , it is possible to execute a first special effect (SP reach) that suggests that the special gaming state is likely to occur;
A second special performance (N reach) indicating whether or not the first special performance will be performed may be executed;
When it is suggested in the second special performance that the first special performance will not be performed, a third special performance (relief reach) that may suggest that the special game state will be entered is enabled;
When the third special performance is executed, a change performance (ready-to-reach symbol promotion notice) that changes the state of the performance symbol that is stopped and displayed in the ready-to-reach mode to a specific mode (display of flame images G400a, G400b, and G400c) is executed. There is something to do,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
The performance execution means is
In either case, when the first special performance is performed or when the third special performance is performed, the change performance may be performed,
The probability that the changing performance is executed is different depending on whether the first special performance is executed or the third special performance is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or invention A2,
The specific mode is a mode that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special gaming state will occur;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B1 is
A determining means for determining whether to enter a special gaming state (jackpot gaming state, time saving state) advantageous to the player;
A production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production;
The performance execution means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a character preview (selected character preview) in which a plurality of characters (character A, character B, character C) may appear in order,
When all of the plurality of characters appear in the character preview, any one of the plurality of characters may utter a line.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
In the character preview, among the plurality of characters, when a character that appears first (Character A, Character B) utters a line, and when a character that appears later (Character C) utters a line, The probability of entering a special game state is different from each other,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1 or invention B2,
The performance execution means is
If the last character (character C) among the plurality of characters does not appear in the character preview, none of the characters utters a line;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
Equipped with a performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to perform character previews (character SU previews) in which multiple characters appear in sequence,
In response to the appearance of all of the plurality of characters, the character preview includes a first performance (step 3, step 4) using the characters that appeared last (character E, character F). Includes a character preview (the "final character preview" of production patterns G to J) and a second production using any one character (step 4) in response to the appearance of all of the plurality of characters. There is a second character preview (“selected character preview” of production pattern A to production pattern D).
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
Further comprising a game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of creating a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state) advantageous to the player,
The performance execution means is
In the first character preview, the possibility of entering the special game state is suggested by the type of performance mode of the first performance (character images G501, G502a, G502b, G502c), while in the second character preview, suggests the possibility of entering the special game state depending on the type of character used in the second performance (Character A image G600, Character B image G601, Character C image G602),
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C2,
In response to the appearance of all of the plurality of characters, the character preview includes a third character preview (production pattern E to production pattern F) including a third production (step 4) using all the characters that have appeared. There is a "selected character preview"),
The performance execution means is
In the third character preview, the possibility of entering the special game state is suggested depending on the type of performance mode of the third performance (character images G503a, G503b);
It is characterized by

50...Image display device 50a...Display unit 101...Microcomputer for game control 121...Microcomputer for production control EZ1, EZ2, EZ3...Production pattern G400...Flame image G500, G501, G502, G503...Character image G600...Character A image G601... Character B image G602...Character C image G603...Character D image G604...Character E image G605...Character F image

Claims (2)

a determining means for determining whether to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means capable of performing the performance,
The performance execution means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a character preview in which a plurality of characters may appear in sequence,
When all of the plurality of characters appear in the character preview, there are times when the first character that appeared last utters a line and times when a second character other than the first character utters a line ,
If the last character among the plurality of characters does not appear in the character preview, none of the characters utters a line;
A gaming machine characterized by: a determining means for determining whether to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
and a performance execution means capable of performing the performance,
The performance execution means is
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a character preview in which a plurality of characters may appear in sequence,
When all of the plurality of characters appear in the character preview, all of the plurality of characters may utter lines,
If the last character among the plurality of characters does not appear in the character preview, none of the characters utters a line;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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