JP7457345B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, some gaming machines are equipped with a variable starting opening (so-called electric chew, etc.). In such gaming machines, the variable starting port may open more easily than usual, and in this gaming state, the player can shoot the game ball toward the variable starting port. You may be able to advance the game advantageously. For example, in Patent Document 1 listed below, in a gaming state where the variable starting port is likely to open, a display ("right (Image showing "Uchi") is to be performed.

JP2019-177297A

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines, there is a possibility that the game becomes less interesting because the instruction display does not change, and there is room for improvement.

The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances. In other words, the objective of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can display instructions in a way that prevents a decline in interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
A gaming state control means capable of setting a specific gaming state in which a variable starting port that can be opened and closed is easier to open than in a normal gaming state;
A gaming machine comprising performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including a display means capable of displaying a predetermined performance image on a display section,
The gaming state control means includes:
When a variable condition is established in response to the entry of a game ball into the variable starting port, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner;
The time for which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner in the specific gaming state is sometimes set to a first time, and sometimes set to a second time longer than the first time,
The performance execution means is
In the specific gaming state, the display section can display a specific display that can instruct to fire a game ball toward the variable starting port,
The specific display can be displayed in different ways depending on when a predetermined specific condition is met and when the specific condition is not met,
The specific condition is, in the specific gaming state,
is established in response to the holding upper limit state in which the number of holdings in the fluctuating display is the upper limit, and the time of the fluctuating display of the identification information is the second time,
The present invention is characterized in that the holding upper limit state is not satisfied when only one of the following conditions is satisfied: being in the hold upper limit state and that the time of the variable display of the identification information is the second time.

The present invention provides a gaming machine that can display instructions that can prevent a decline in interest.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing the second grand prize winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the below-board movable device are in standby state, and (B) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the below-board movable device are in operation. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to general drawings, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special drawings. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. This is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. This is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead determination table. 13 is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram showing a concrete example of production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. This is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an SP reach in a special chart change performance. 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. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an operation presentation. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a gaming state setting table according to the first embodiment. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment. A figure explaining the presentation flow of the special chart change presentation in the first embodiment. It is a diagram illustrating an image displayed according to a high-accuracy, high-base gaming state according to the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the situation when a 1st pseudo continuous performance and a 2nd pseudo continuous performance are started. A figure explaining the state when the first pseudo consecutive performance and the second pseudo consecutive performance progress further from Figure 32. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating how the first pseudo-connection effect has further developed from FIG. 33; It is a figure explaining the image displayed according to the jackpot game state concerning a 1st embodiment.

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

<Basic embodiment>
A gaming machine of the present invention will be described in a later first embodiment, but first, a basic embodiment on which the first embodiment is based will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU to be described later is attached, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. The transparent plate 23t only needs to be able to visually recognize the gaming area 6 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

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

A speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31, which is formed by protruding forward from the top of the surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 consists of a left speaker 52L located on the left side and a right speaker 52R located on the right side. Furthermore, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front of the lower decorative body 36. Furthermore, a movable frame movable device 58 is attached to the upper side of the left and right edges of the front frame 23m as a performance device aimed at increasing interest in the game. The frame movable device 58 consists of a left frame movable device 58L located on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R located on the right side.

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

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

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

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

A center frame (center ornament) 61 that decorates the periphery of the opening 1A is provided near the center of the game area 6. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage that can guide the game ball to the first starting hole 11 (described below), and a warp that can guide the game ball to the stage.

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

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

The electric chute 12D is equipped with an operable electric chute opening and closing member 12k. The electric chute opening and closing member 12k is usually (in a normal state) in a closed position where the game ball cannot enter the second starting hole 12. Then, when a special state is entered, it moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting hole 12. In this way, the movement of the electric chute opening and closing member 12k to the open position is also called the "open state" of the second starting hole 12 or the electric chute 12D, and the game ball can enter the second starting hole 12 only when it is in the open state. On the other hand, the electric chute opening and closing member 12k in the closed position is also called the "closed state" of the second starting hole 12 or the electric chute 12D. In addition, the second starting hole 12 or the electric chute 12D being in the "open state" is also called "the electric chute 12D opens," and the electric chute 12D being in the "closed state" is also called "the electric chute 12D closes."

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the downstream area of the second large prize opening sensor 15a, there are a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which game balls can pass (enter). Game balls that pass through the second large prize opening sensor 15a are sorted by a sorting device 16D into either the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17. The sorting device 16D is equipped with a sorting member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a sorting solenoid 16s that drives the sorting member 16k. The sorting member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by the drive of the sorting solenoid 16s.

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in a first state (passage prevention state: in a front view of FIG. 3(A), the left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 directly above) that prevents the game ball from passing through to the specific area 16. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, after a game ball enters the second large prize opening 15 passes through the second large prize opening sensor 15a, it cannot pass through the specific area 16, and passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second large prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called the first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in a second state (passage permission state: in a front view of FIG. 3(B)) in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific area 16. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above it, leaving the area directly above the specific area 16 open. When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from this second big prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called a second route.

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

Specific area 16 and non-specific area 17 are provided with specific area sensors 16a and non-specific area sensors 17a that detect game balls that pass through (enter) each area 16, 17 and allow the game balls to pass downward.

Note that it is possible to provide only one of the first grand prize device 14D and the second grand prize device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, depending on the gameplay, it is possible to provide a configuration in which two grand prize devices without a specific area or distribution device, such as the first grand prize device 14D, are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), the special drawing display 81 will display "□□■■□□■■" (□: lit, A jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed, such as (: off). In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special drawing display 81 will display a losing pattern consisting of only the rightmost LED lighting up, such as "■■■■■■■□". Display. Note that the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a losing symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 5 (A) shows a schematic diagram of the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k being held in a normal standby state (initial position) when not in operation. When the drive source of the above-board movable device 55 is driven, the above-board movable body 55k moves downward (descends), and when the drive source of the below-board movable device 56 is driven, the below-board movable body 56k moves upward (rises). At this time, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered above-board movable body 55k or the raised below-board movable body 56k, making the image display device 50 difficult to see.

Note that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described based on Figures 6 to 7. As shown in Figures 6 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is equipped with a game control board (hereinafter referred to as the "main control board") 100 that controls game profits such as special drawing, variable display of special drawing, big win game, setting of game state to be described later, regular drawing, variable display of regular drawing, and auxiliary game (progress of game), a performance control board (hereinafter referred to as the "sub control board") 120 that controls game performances (special drawing variable performances, reserved performances, operation performances, big win game performances, etc.) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 and performances such as customer waiting performances, and a payout control board 170 that controls the payout of game balls, etc., on the rear 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 unit (main control unit) that controls the game. The sub-control board 120 can be positioned as a performance control unit (sub-control unit) that controls the performance together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161 described later. The performance control unit only needs to have at least the sub-control board 120 and be capable of controlling various performances using the performance means (the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.).

The pachinko game machine PY1 also includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and also supplies the necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power circuit 192. When power is not being supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1, the backup power circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the game 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 to the pachinko game machine PY1 is cut off. In addition, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power supply is turned on and off by turning the power switch 191 on and off. In addition, a backup power circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100, and a backup power circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 may be provided on the sub-control board 120.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The launching device 72 is also provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) by a person such as a player. 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. A launch volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is also connected to the launching device 72. The launching device 72 drives the launch solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launch volume knob 72b. In the pachinko game machine PY1, when the rotation operation of the handle 72k is maintained, one game ball is launched approximately every 0.6 seconds.

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. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only the transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 as a communication direction regulating means.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-panel drive motor 55 m that drives the on-panel movable device 55 , an under-panel drive motor 56 m that drives the under-panel movable device 56 , and a frame that drives the frame movable device 58 . It includes a drive motor 58m, etc. The performance control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors and cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control circuit 151 as a circuit board. In this case, the CPU may be made to control the lighting of each lamp and the operation of each movable device. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and data relating to the light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM. The type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 may be changed as appropriate as long as it does not interfere with gameplay.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that the number of openings and opening time for each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In each jackpot determination table, special symbol random number determination values (special symbol random number values) are assigned to jackpots and losses that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal probability jackpot determination table. Furthermore, the probability of winning a jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the special figure display device 81 performs a variable display of the special figure of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the next variable display of the special symbol is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. Ru.

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

Also, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in Figures 11 and 12, the special chart variation patterns are sometimes referred to by names that relate to the special chart (jackpot determination result) and the content of the special chart variation presentation. For example, a special chart variation pattern related to a jackpot is called a "jackpot variation." Among the jackpot variations, a special chart variation pattern in which an SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called an "SP jackpot variation," a special chart variation pattern in which an L reach is performed is called an "L jackpot variation," and a special chart variation pattern in which the special chart variation presentation ends with an N reach is called an "N jackpot variation." On the other hand, among the reach and misses, the special chart change pattern in which an SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "SP miss change", among the reach and misses, the special chart change pattern in which an L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "L miss change", among the reach and misses, the special chart change pattern in which the special chart change performance ends with an N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N miss change", and the special chart change pattern related to a miss without a reach is called "normal miss change". There are three types of normal miss changes with different change times (normal A miss change, normal B miss change, normal C miss change). Also, when the SP jackpot and SP miss change are collectively referred to as SP change or SP reach change.

3-2-5. Pre-reading judgment The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a pre-reading judgment according to a pre-reading judgment table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special symbol related random number. The pre-reading judgment is performed before the jackpot judgment (specifically, for example, at the time of winning in the start hole). The pre-reading judgment includes, for example, a judgment of whether or not the special symbol random number is judged as a jackpot in the jackpot judgment, a judgment of which jackpot symbol type random number is determined to be a jackpot pattern type in the jackpot symbol type judgment, and a judgment of which special symbol variation pattern random number is determined to be a special symbol variation pattern in the special symbol variation pattern judgment. The pre-reading judgment table is associated with the type of start hole (first start hole 11/second start hole 12) related to the start winning. That is, the pre-reading judgment table includes a pre-reading judgment table (first pre-reading judgment table) when the first start hole 11 is won, and a pre-reading judgment table (second pre-reading judgment table) when the second start hole 12 is won. Since the first starting hole 11 is the starting hole that triggers the drawing of the special drawing 1, the first look-ahead judgment table can also be called the special drawing 1 look-ahead judgment table. Also, since the second starting hole 12 is the starting hole that triggers the drawing of the special drawing 2, the second look-ahead judgment table can also be called the special drawing 2 look-ahead judgment table. Note that the look-ahead judgment table does not have to be divided according to the type of starting hole (first starting hole 11/second starting hole 12).

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

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

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

The elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of rounds of play, the number of times the jackpot openings (first jackpot opening 14, second jackpot opening 15) are opened in each round of play, the type of jackpot opening and the opening time for each opening, the time it is closed until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). After the special chart is stopped and displayed, the pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game in accordance with a jackpot game control table such as that shown in FIG. 14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be explained. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state", "high probability high base gaming state", and " It is possible to set the game state to any one of the "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base gaming state" is referred to as "low probability low base state", "low probability high base gaming state" is referred to as "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base gaming state" is referred to as "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are sometimes abbreviated as the "high probability high base state," respectively. The gaming states include a state related to the probability of being determined to be a "big hit" in the jackpot determination, and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state" or the "low probability high base gaming state" and is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is the normal probability. The high probability state is set in the "high probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a jackpot game, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, it is possible to switch to a high probability state. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether the trigger for switching to the high probability state is V passage or the type of jackpot symbol may be determined as appropriate depending on the desired gameplay. In the high probability state, it is possible to switch from the high probability state to the normal probability state by performing jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

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

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

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

In this way, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, making it easier for game balls to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state where the base is high, it is possible to aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls in possession. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is first powered on, the non-time-saving state is set. Then, for example, the time-saving state can be set by winning a jackpot. In the time-saving state, a predetermined number of jackpot determinations can be made without winning a jackpot, or the time-saving state can be changed to the non-time-saving state by winning the next jackpot.

In addition, in the time-saving state, compared to the non-time-saving state, it is easier to win a prize, the normal chart change time is more likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chute 12D during one auxiliary play is more likely to be longer. In other words, three points about the game related to the normal chart are set to the player's advantage. However, the points set to the player's advantage may only be part of these. Also, the special chart change pattern determination table in the time-saving state does not have to be one in which a special chart change pattern with a shorter special chart change time is more likely to be selected than in the non-time-saving state.

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

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

4-1. Presentation mode First, the presentation mode will be described. Presentation mode is a category of presentation (or a higher conceptual attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set the following presentation modes: a customer waiting presentation mode, a normal presentation mode, a probability variation presentation mode, a time-saving presentation mode, and a big win presentation mode.

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

The normal presentation mode can be set when the special chart variation presentation is being performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is a presentation mode that indicates a non-time-saving state. The normal presentation modes include, for example, a first normal presentation mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain scene is displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a second normal presentation mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) showing an evening mountain scene is displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), and a third normal presentation mode in which a background image (nighttime normal background image G104) showing a nighttime mountain scene is displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 16 (B-3), and can be switched under the condition that the special chart variation presentation is performed once or multiple times without winning a jackpot. Furthermore, each of the first to third normal presentation modes has a normal early presentation mode before the reach is established in the special chart variation presentation, and a normal late presentation mode after the reach is established. In the normal early presentation mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a, while in the normal late presentation mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed. In addition, a special presentation mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The special probability mode is a presentation mode that can be set when the special chart change presentation is being performed in a "high probability high base game state", and is a presentation mode that indicates a high probability state and a time-saving state. In the special probability mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image representing space (special probability background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, the special probability mode includes a special probability pre-stage presentation mode before a reach is achieved in the special chart change presentation, and a special probability post-stage presentation mode after a reach is achieved. In the special probability pre-stage presentation mode, the special probability background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, while in the special probability post-stage presentation mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when the special symbol variation performance is being performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is a performance mode that indicates the normal probability state and the time-saving state. In the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image representing the sky (time-saving background image G106) is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the time-saving performance mode includes a time-saving first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol variation performance, and a time-saving second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the time-saving first performance mode, the time-saving background image G106 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the time-saving second stage performance mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot presentation mode is a presentation mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being played in the "jackpot game state", and is a presentation mode that indicates that a jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot presentation mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), a jackpot opening presentation is performed in which an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and a right-hit image G108 encouraging "right hit" are displayed on the display unit 50a. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), a round presentation is performed in which a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of prize balls paid out are displayed on the display unit 50a. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), a jackpot ending presentation is performed in which an ending image G111 suggesting the presentation mode to be set after the jackpot game and a total prize ball number image G112 suggesting the total prize ball number paid out are displayed on the display unit 50a.

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

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

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

4-2-1. Performance pattern display area As shown in FIG. 17(A), the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a left performance pattern area 50b1, a middle performance pattern area 50b2, and a right performance pattern area 50b3 on the left, center, and right sides of the display unit 50a, which are divided horizontally into three approximately equal parts. The left performance pattern area 50b1 is an area that displays the left performance pattern EZ1 when the performance pattern is stopped in the special pattern change performance. Similarly, the middle performance pattern area 50b2 and the right performance pattern area 50b3 are areas that display the middle performance pattern EZ2 and the right performance pattern EZ3.

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

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

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

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

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

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state in which reach is established is maintained for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect pattern EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down. If the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. On the other hand, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", the game will stop in a stopping manner (so-called double) that suggests a jackpot, as shown in Figure 18 (C-2). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. Note that the content of the N-reach performance is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium performance symbol EZ2, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 representing that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19(B), an SP reach-only performance (for example, a battle performance) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only performance is reached, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", the display part will be displayed as shown in FIG. At 50a, a display suggesting a jackpot is performed (for example, a display in which the main character (ally character) wins a battle and stands proudly), and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in a stopping mode suggesting a jackpot (so-called The display stops when the number is zero. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. On the other hand, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in Figure 19 (C-2), there will be an effect that suggests a loss (for example, an enemy character enters the battle). At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stopped manner (so-called ``disappearance'') suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. Note that the contents of the SP reach performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

The number of display areas constituting the reserved icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. The reserved icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the reserved number of special chart 1 and the reserved number of special chart 2, or a display area that displays only one of them. It is also possible to provide the reserved icon display area 50d but not the icon display area 50e, or to provide neither.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the operation presentation, for example, in the SP reach, a period (operation valid period) occurs during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), a presentation (operation promotion presentation) is performed to encourage the operation of the special button 41. In the operation promotion presentation, an operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image (special button image G31) that imitates the special button 41, an image (press operation image G32) that shows the operation mode of the special button 41 (i.e., the pressing operation), and an image (operation valid period remaining time image G33) that shows the remaining time of the operation valid period. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a roughly curved progress bar, and changes over time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the valid operation period, or after the valid operation period has elapsed without the special button 41 being operated during the valid operation period, the on-board movable device 55 is activated as shown in FIG. 22(B), and the on-board movable body 55k moves to overlap the display unit 50a, indicating the likelihood of a big win. Note that the operation presentation is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Also, the operation promotion presentation that encourages the operation of the operation means (operation unit) such as the special button 41 or the normal button 40 is sometimes referred to as an operation instruction presentation.

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

In the look-ahead effect, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for special drawing 1 hold is "jackpot", the hold icon HA, which is normally displayed as ``○'', in the hold icon display area 50d, as shown in FIG. 20(C). may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "lost", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called fake effect. In this way, a look-ahead effect in which the pending icon HA and the icon TA are displayed in a special mode ("☆" in this embodiment) instead of in the normal mode ("〇" in this embodiment) is called a pending change effect. Further, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as a hold display. In this embodiment, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed as the hold display, but a configuration may be adopted in which only the hold icon HA is displayed and the icon TA is not displayed. In addition, the timing for displaying a special mode of hold display in the hold change effect may be when a starting prize that triggers the hold display occurs, or when the hold display is shifted (the display area of the hold icon HA is It may be during the execution of the special figure variation corresponding to the pending display (when it is displayed as the icon TA). Further, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of the hold display.

In addition, the pre-reading performance can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the prefetch effect is not limited to changing the display mode of the hold icon HA, and can be changed or added as appropriate. An example of a look-ahead performance other than the pending change performance is a so-called continuous notice.

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

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

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

When the normal and special symbols main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a 4 msec cycle. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the update process of the counter values of various random numbers by the normal and special symbols main random number update process (S003) is repeatedly executed. Note that if an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 when the interrupt is prohibited, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

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

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

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B) is performed during the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (main side timer interrupt process (S005)). This is performed both during the period after the completion of S005) and until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005).

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

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

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

The gaming control microcomputer 101 then repeatedly executes steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process (see FIG. 23) until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102, and when the interrupt pulse is input (approximately 4 msec later), it again executes the main timer interrupt process (S005). In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) that has been executed again, the gaming control microcomputer 101 outputs the commands, etc. that were set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005).

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

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

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

In the second start hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole 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 change pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special pattern 2 related random number is stored in the special pattern 2 reserved memory unit 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special pattern 2 reserved memory unit 105b has multiple storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer equal to or greater than 2, for example, "4"), and the acquired special pattern 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. Note that if special pattern 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth area, the newly acquired special pattern 2 related random number is not stored. In addition, a second look-ahead judgment is performed using the acquired special pattern 2 related random number and the second look-ahead judgment table. In addition, depending on the result of the processing, a command for the second start port sensor is generated, which includes a special chart 2 reserved number command representing the number of special chart 2 related random numbers (special chart 2 reserved number) stored in the special chart 2 reserved memory unit 105b and a second start winning command representing the result of the second look-ahead judgment.

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

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

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

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether or not a gaming ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 16a. In addition, a command for the specific area sensor is generated depending on the result of this process.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol confirmation process, and an auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

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

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

The regular symbol confirmation process is a process that is performed when the regular symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, when a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the common symbol being executed starts, the common symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. Determine whether it exists or not. If the winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The special chart 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special chart 1 determination process. In the special chart 1 variation pattern determination process, the special chart 1 variation pattern is determined using the special chart variation pattern random number among the special chart 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special chart 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the special chart 1 variation pattern determination table according to the current game state. In the special chart 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, a reach determination is made, and the special chart 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. In addition, the determination of the special chart 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special chart 1 related random numbers (special chart 1 reservation number) stored in the special chart 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special chart 1 variation start command representing the determined special chart 1 variation pattern is generated. The special chart 1 variation start command includes information regarding the special chart 1, information regarding the result of the jackpot determination, information regarding the result of the jackpot pattern type determination, information regarding the result of the reach determination, information regarding the special chart variation time associated with the special chart 1 variation pattern, and the like. Then, the special chart 1 display 81a starts to display the special chart 1 in a variable manner based on the special chart change time associated with the determined special chart 1 change pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

[2-3-5. Game status setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from a normal probability state to a high probability state, the high probability state is set when the jackpot game state ends. When limiting the duration of the high probability state, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of times the special chart can be displayed in a variable manner in which the high probability state can continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command is generated that indicates the setting of the high probability state. Also, when changing from a non-time-saving state to a time-saving state, the time-saving state is set when the jackpot game state ends. When limiting the duration of the time-saving state, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of times the special chart can be displayed in a variable manner in which the time-saving state can continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time-saving setting command is generated that indicates the setting of the time-saving state.

The commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or modified as appropriate.

6. Control of performance by performance control microcomputer 121 Next, the control of performance by performance control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to Fig. 25 to Fig. 27. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description of the control of performance by performance control microcomputer 121 are provided in performance RAM 124.

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

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and a random number update process is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various random number counters for determining various effects are updated to make decisions regarding various effects. As an example, the method of updating the random number counters for determining various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added by 2 instead of by 1. This is also the same as in the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that receives the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various performances using images). In addition to the various performances performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound performances using sound), causes the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light via the lamp control circuit 151 (executes various light-emitting performances using light), and operates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 (executes various movable body performances using operations). In this way, various performances (special chart change performances, reserved performances, operation performances, pre-reading performances, other advance notice performances, big win game performances, customer waiting performances, control of performance modes, etc.) are realized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Characteristics of the Pachinko Game Machine PY1 7-1. First embodiment A first embodiment of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described below. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a game state setting table according to this embodiment. The game control microcomputer 101 of this embodiment sets the game state based on the game state setting table when the jackpot game ends in the game state setting process. Specifically, in the game state setting process, the jackpot symbols related to the jackpot game to be ended are checked against the game state setting table, and the game state after the jackpot game is set.

As shown in FIG. 28, in this embodiment, in the case of jackpot symbol X and jackpot symbol Z, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is a high probability high base gaming state (high probability state and time saving state). . In the case of jackpot symbol Y, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is a low probability high base gaming state (low probability state and time saving state). In addition, the high probability high base gaming state and the low probability high base gaming state end when the variable display of the special symbol is a loss 100 times in a row, and the low probability low base gaming state (low probability state and non-time saving state). Incidentally, the jackpot symbol X and the jackpot symbol Y are jackpot symbols related to the special drawing 1 lottery that is carried out in response to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 11. The jackpot symbol Z is a jackpot symbol related to the special drawing 2 lottery performed in response to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 12.

Next, special figure fluctuation patterns that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The gaming ROM 103 stores a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special pattern 2 variation pattern using the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29 is used, but it is also possible to use the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 in combination.

In the special chart 2 variation pattern determination process in the time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special chart 2 variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the reach determination, and the special chart variation pattern random number. As shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 101 can determine seven types of special chart 2 variation patterns, "THP001" to "THP003", "THP011" to "THP012", and "THP021" to "THP022", as the special chart 2 variation pattern. Which special chart 2 variation pattern is determined depends on the special chart variation pattern random number.

Specifically, if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", one of the three types of special figure 2 fluctuation patterns "THP001" to "THP003" is determined. Of the three types of special figure 2 variation patterns, "THP001" is easier to determine than other special figure 2 variation patterns. In addition, "THP001" is referred to as "first pseudo consecutive jackpot variation," "THP002" is referred to as "second pseudo consecutive jackpot variation," and "THP003" is referred to as "immediate jackpot variation."

In addition, if the result of the jackpot judgment is "Lose" and the result of the reach judgment is "Reach", one of the two types of special pattern 2 fluctuation patterns "THP011" to "THP012" will be determined. Ru. Of the two types of special figure 2 variation patterns, "THP012" is easier to determine than other special figure 2 variation patterns. Note that "THP011" is referred to as "first pseudo consecutive loss variation", and "THP012" is referred to as "immediate loss variation".

In addition, if the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss" and the result of the reach judgment is "no reach", one of the two types of special chart 2 variation patterns, "THP021" to "THP022", is determined. Which of the two types of special chart 2 variation patterns is determined varies depending on the number of reserved special charts 2. If the number of reserved special charts 2 is 0 to 2, "THP021", which has a relatively long special chart variation time, is likely to be determined, and if the number of reserved special charts 2 is 3 to 4, "THP022", which has a relatively short special chart variation time, is likely to be determined. Both "THP021" and "THP022" are referred to as "shortened miss variations".

Next, with reference to FIG. 30, a special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 in accordance with the special figure 2 variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the following performances (``normal variation'', ``reach'', ``pseudo consecutive performance'', and ``winning performance'') in the special symbol variation performance in the time-saving 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 an effect that may occur after “normal variation”, and is an effect in which the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are displayed as the same type of effect pattern. “Reach” may occur when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, so it functions as an effect that suggests the possibility of a jackpot game.

C. Pseudo-continuous performance A ``pseudo-continuous performance'' is a performance that involves re-fluctuation of the performance pattern. Specifically, the pseudo-continuous performance in this embodiment is a performance in which fluctuating performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and then started to fluctuate again (re-fluctuate). For this reason, the "pseudo-continuous performance" is a performance that temporarily stops the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (temporary stop performance), and is also a performance that revaries the temporarily stopped performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. . The temporary stop of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be shown not in a completely stopped manner, but in a manner in which, although they are slightly swaying, the movement is smaller than when fluctuating. Further, in the temporary stop, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are shown in a manner other than the so-called double eye. In this embodiment, it is possible to perform a "first pseudo-continuous performance" and a "second pseudo-continuous performance" as performances including a "pseudo-continuous performance."

Both the "first pseudo-continuous performance" and the "second pseudo-continuous performance" are performances in which a unit pseudo-variation is performed at least once. In other words, since a unit pseudo-variation may be followed by the next unit pseudo-variation, it functions as an effect that suggests that a unit pseudo-variation may be performed thereafter. Further, in the unit pseudo fluctuation, the fluctuation of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started at the beginning, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped or temporarily stopped at the final stage. Among the plurality of unit pseudo fluctuations, in the unit pseudo fluctuations before the last unit pseudo fluctuation, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are shown in a temporary stop mode, and in the last unit pseudo variation, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2 , EZ3 are shown in a stopped state.

The “first pseudo-continuous performance” is a performance in which unit pseudo-variations are performed five times, and the unit pseudo-variations include “first pseudo-variation,” “second pseudo-variation,” “third pseudo-variation,” and “second pseudo-variation.” 4 pseudo-variation" and "5th pseudo-variation" are performed in this order. That is, in the "first pseudo-continuous performance," the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped four times, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped once. In addition, in the "first pseudo-continuous performance", the start of variation of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 including re-variation after temporary stop is performed five times.

The "second pseudo consecutive performance" is a performance in which unit pseudo fluctuations are performed twice, and the unit pseudo fluctuations are the "first pseudo fluctuation" and the "second pseudo fluctuation", in that order. In other words, in the "second pseudo consecutive performance", the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped once, and the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped once. Also, in the "second pseudo consecutive performance", the fluctuations of the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, including a re-fluctuating after the temporary stop, start twice.

In both the "first pseudo continuous performance" and the "second pseudo continuous performance," a "pseudo fluctuation start performance" is performed at the beginning. Therefore, the "pseudo fluctuation start performance" functions as a performance that suggests that a plurality of unit pseudo fluctuations may be performed thereafter. In addition, the "first pseudo-continuous performance" and "second pseudo-continuous performance" in which the "pseudo-continuous performance" is performed have a higher chance of winning the jackpot than when the "pseudo-continuous performance" is not performed, so the jackpot is more likely to be won. It functions as a presentation that suggests that a game will be played.

D. Winning performance "Winning performance" is a performance that may be performed at the end of the performance flow in the case of a big win. In this embodiment, the operation promotion performance and the movable body performance described in FIG. 22 are performed as the "winning performance". For example, in the case of a big win, the "first pseudo consecutive performance" and the "second pseudo consecutive performance", the "winning performance" is performed at the end of both. In other words, in the case of a big win, the "winning performance" is performed after the unit pseudo fluctuation. Therefore, the unit pseudo fluctuation functions as a performance that suggests that the "winning performance" may be performed. In addition, the "winning performance" functions as a performance that suggests that a big win game will be played, and can increase the happiness of the player who has won the big win.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, the production flow of the main special symbol variation production executed in the time saving state will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays performance images on the display unit 50a in each performance that constitutes the performance flow. Further, depending on the effect image displayed on the display section 50a, it is possible to perform a light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, a sound effect using the speaker 52, etc.

As shown in FIG. 29, in the case where the special chart 2 change pattern is the "first pseudo consecutive jackpot change" or the "first pseudo consecutive miss change", a special chart change performance executes a performance flow consisting of the first pseudo consecutive performance (four temporary stop performances). In the case where the special chart 2 change pattern is the "second pseudo consecutive jackpot change", a performance flow consisting of the second pseudo consecutive performance (one temporary stop performance) is executed. In the case where the special chart 2 change pattern is the "instant jackpot change" or the "instant miss change", a performance flow consisting of "normal change" → "reach" is executed.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the first pseudo consecutive performance in the case of the first pseudo consecutive jackpot fluctuation, the following order is executed: "pseudo fluctuation start performance" → "first pseudo fluctuation" → "second pseudo fluctuation" → "third pseudo fluctuation" → "fourth pseudo fluctuation" → "fifth pseudo fluctuation" → "winning performance". Note that in the first pseudo consecutive missing fluctuation, unlike the first pseudo consecutive jackpot fluctuation, the winning performance is not executed. Also, in the second pseudo consecutive performance of the second pseudo consecutive jackpot fluctuation, the following order is executed: "pseudo fluctuation start performance" → "first pseudo fluctuation" → "second pseudo fluctuation" → "winning performance".

Next, with reference to Figures 31 to 34, the manner in which the "first pseudo consecutive performance" and "second pseudo consecutive performance" are executed in the high probability high base game state will be specifically described. First, with reference to Figure 31, the manner in which the high probability high base game state is performed will be described. Figure 31 (A) shows an image that is displayed on the display unit 50a when transitioning from a jackpot game state to a high probability high base game state (for example, as part of a jackpot ending performance). As shown in Figure 31 (A), when transitioning to the high probability high base game state, a first high base indication image G20 and a first high base section image G40 are displayed on the display unit 50a.

The first high base instruction image G20 is an image showing which area of the game area 6 it is advantageous to aim at when the player fires the game ball by operation in the high probability high base game state. In this embodiment, in the high base gaming state, the electric chew 12D can be opened more frequently, so it is advantageous for the player to fire the game ball toward the second starting port 12. Furthermore, the second starting port 12 is provided in the right gaming area 6B of the gaming area 6. For this reason, the first high base instruction image G20 is capable of instructing "right hit" to fire the game ball toward the second starting port 12 provided in the right game area 6B in a high probability high base game state. It is shown according to the transition to.

The first high base section image G40 is an image showing how long the high probability high base gaming state can continue at the longest. In this embodiment, the condition for ending the high base gaming state is when the special figure variable display related to a loss is displayed 100 times in a row. For this reason, the first high base section image G40 sets "100 times", which is the initial value of the remaining number of special figure variable displays that can be performed in the high base gaming state, to the transition to the high probability high base gaming state. It is shown accordingly. In addition, in the high probability high base game state of this embodiment, the initial value of the remaining number of special symbol variable displays that can be performed is 100 times for both the high probability game state and the high base game state. Therefore, the first high base section image G40 can also function as an image showing how long the high probability gaming state can last at the longest.

Figure 31 (B) shows an image displayed on the display unit 50a during a high probability high base game state. As shown in Figure 31 (B), during a high probability high base game state, the icon TA and the reserved icon HA are displayed in their respective display areas on the display unit 50a, and the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are also displayed. In addition to these, the second high base indication image G21 and the second high base section image G41 are also displayed on the display unit 50a.

The second high base instruction image G21, like the first high base instruction image G20, is a "right-handed hit" that can instruct the game ball to be launched toward the second starting port 12 provided in the right gaming area 6B. , is shown during a high probability high base gaming state. Note that the second height base instruction image G21 is in a normal mode, and is displayed in a special mode when a predetermined specific condition is met. In this form, the specific condition is satisfied when the number of special symbols 2 reserved has reached the upper limit, and the special symbol variation effect is executed with a special symbol variation pattern other than the shortened loss variation, and the second high base The instruction image G21 changes to a special mode. On the other hand, if the number of reserved special drawings 2 has not reached the upper limit, or if at least one of the following applies, when the special drawing fluctuation performance is executed with the special drawing fluctuation pattern of shortened loss fluctuation, the normal mode A second height base instruction image G21 is displayed.

In this embodiment, an upper limit is set for the number of special drawings 2 reserved, and the number of special drawings 2 reserved cannot be acquired in excess of the upper limit. Therefore, in a state where the number of reserved special drawings 2 has reached the upper limit, firing the game ball as instructed by the second high base instruction image G21 is not necessarily a highly profitable action for the player. . In addition, the larger the number of special drawings 2 pending, the higher the possibility that the result that the player desires to obtain (for example, a jackpot) is included in the special drawings 2 holding. For this reason, acquiring too many special drawings 2 reservations is not necessarily an action that is highly profitable for the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific condition includes a case where the number of reserved special drawings 2 is a predetermined number or more, specifically, a case where the number is 4 or more which is the upper limit.

In addition, the longer the special chart change time of the special chart change performance, the higher the possibility that the special chart change performance will not end before the launched game ball reaches the second starting hole 12. For this reason, when the number of reserved special charts 2 has reached the upper limit and a special chart change performance with a long special chart change time is being executed, launching the game ball as instructed by the second high base instruction image G21 is not necessarily a profitable action for the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific condition is met when the number of reserved special charts 2 has reached the upper limit and a special chart change performance is being executed with a special chart change pattern other than the shortened miss change.

Like the first high base section image G40, the second high base section image G41 is an image showing how long the gaming state can continue at the longest during a high probability high base gaming state. Note that the remaining number of special symbol variable displays that can be performed in the high probability high base gaming state decreases in response to the special symbol variable display related to loss being performed. Therefore, the numerical value shown by the second high base section image G41 is subtracted according to the special figure variable display related to the loss.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 32 to 34, a description will be given of how the first pseudo-continuous effect and the second pseudo-continuous effect are performed. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing how the first pseudo-connection effect and the second pseudo-continuation effect are started. FIG. 32(A) shows a state in which a special figure variation effect is being executed immediately before the special figure variation effect in which the first pseudo continuous effect and the second pseudo continuous effect are executed. In addition, the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variation performance executed in the example of FIG. 32(A) is a shortened loss variation. Moreover, the example of FIG. 32(A) shows the case where the number of special drawing 2 reservations is 4, and therefore, all the reservation icons HA are displayed in the reservation icon display area 50d. However, since the special symbol variation performance is executed with the special symbol variation pattern of the shortened loss variation, the specific condition is not satisfied, and the second height base instruction image G21 in the normal mode is displayed. Furthermore, the example of FIG. 32(A) shows a case where the numerical value of the second high base section image G41 is "86".

As shown in FIG. 32(A), for the special figure variation effects related to the first pseudo continuous effect and the second pseudo continuous effect, a pre-read effect may be performed. Specifically, as a pre-reading performance of the first pseudo-continuous performance and the second pseudo-continuous performance, the hold icon HA may be displayed in a special mode (“☆”) different from the normal mode (“〇”). . Further, as a pre-reading effect of the first pseudo-continuous effect and the second pseudo-continuous effect, a high base section constraint suggestion image G42 may be displayed. The high base section constraint suggestion image G42 is an image showing a chain, and is displayed so as to overlap behind the second high base section image G41. That is, a high base section constraint suggestion image G42 in a manner that suggests that it will have an influence on the second high base section image G41 may be shown as a look-ahead presentation of the first pseudo-continuous presentation and the second pseudo-continuous presentation. . The high base section constraint suggestion image G42 functions as a look-ahead performance that suggests the first pseudo-continuous performance and the second pseudo-continuous performance that have the possibility of a jackpot, and can heighten the player's sense of expectation.

FIG. 32(B) shows a pseudo fluctuation start effect being executed, which is an initial effect of the first pseudo continuous effect and the second pseudo continuous effect. As shown in FIG. 32(B), the display is displayed in the first display area 50d1 due to the completion of the special figure variation effect immediately before the special figure variation effect related to the first pseudo continuous effect and the second pseudo continuous effect. The pending icon HA in the special mode that had been displayed has been moved to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA. Furthermore, the other pending icons HA are similarly moved one by one to the display area on the icon TA side (the icon display area 50e side). As a result, the fourth display area 50d4 is in a blank state in which the hold icon HA is not displayed. Furthermore, in the pseudo fluctuation start effect, a pseudo continuous remaining number image G50 and a pseudo fluctuation start image G51 are displayed.

The pseudo consecutive remaining number of times image G50 is an image showing the number of times that a unit pseudo variation (first pseudo variation etc.) can be performed in the special symbol variation effect. For this reason, the pseudo continuous remaining number image G50 is an image that can suggest the end of the special symbol variation performance. In this embodiment, a numerical value (initial "5" as the value) is shown. In addition, the pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50 indicating the number of unit pseudo fluctuations that can be performed is the number of times that the fluctuations of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (including revariations after a temporary stop) can be started, and the number of times that the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be started. , EZ2, EZ3 can be temporarily stopped and the number of times production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be stopped.

The pseudo fluctuation start image G51 is an image that can suggest that a unit pseudo fluctuation will be performed. Therefore, by displaying the pseudo-variation start image G51, it is possible for the player to easily understand that a unit pseudo-variation will be performed, and to increase expectations for a jackpot.

Furthermore, in the pseudo fluctuation start effect, a second high base section special image G45 is displayed as a special aspect of the second high base section image G41. The second high base section special image G45 is obtained by changing the second high base section image G41 into a special mode by being restricted by the high base section constraint suggestion image G42, which is a chain, in the pseudo fluctuation start effect. Due to this restricted special aspect, the second high base section special image G45 can suggest that the change is stopped. In addition, as the previous special figure variation effect has ended and the next special figure variation effect has started, the value of the second height base section special image G45 is the second height base of the previous special figure variation effect. "85" is shown, which is 1 subtracted from the numerical value of the section image G41.

FIG. 32(C) shows how the first pseudo variation, which is the first unit pseudo variation after the pseudo variation start effect, is being executed. In the first pseudo variation, as the variation of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 has started, the numerical value of the pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50 is subtracted by 1 from the initial value "5" and is displayed as "4". ing. This makes it possible to appropriately suggest the number of unit pseudo fluctuations that can be executed thereafter. On the other hand, the numerical value of the second high base section special image G45 is maintained at "85" even after the first pseudo fluctuation is started.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing how the unit pseudo fluctuation further progresses. FIG. 33(A) is a diagram showing the end of the first pseudo fluctuation, and shows a state in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped. FIG. 33(B) shows how the second pseudo variation, which is the next unit pseudo variation after the first pseudo variation, is being executed. In the second pseudo variation, as the variations of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 have started, the numerical value of the pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50 is subtracted by 1 from "4" in the first pseudo variation, and becomes "3". It is displayed in This makes it possible to appropriately suggest the number of unit pseudo fluctuations that can be executed thereafter. On the other hand, the numerical value of the second high base section special image G45 is maintained at "85" even when the second pseudo fluctuation is being executed.

Further, FIG. 33(B) shows a case where the game ball enters the second starting hole 12 during the second pseudo fluctuation. As a result, the hold icon HA is displayed in the fourth display area 50d4. Then, when the number of reserved special drawings 2 reaches the upper limit of 4 or more, the specific condition is satisfied, and the second high base instruction special image G22 is displayed as a special aspect of the second high base instruction image G21. . Therefore, the player must be in a situation where the specific conditions are met, the number of special symbols 2 reserved has reached the upper limit, and the special symbol variation effect is being executed with a special symbol variation pattern other than the shortened loss variation. can be appropriately understood using the second high base instruction special image G22.

If the special pattern variation pattern of the special pattern variation performance is the first pseudo jackpot variation or pseudo continuous loss variation related to the first pseudo continuous performance, after FIG. 33(B), the special pattern variation pattern shown in FIG. 33(C) At the end of the second pseudo fluctuation, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are shown in a temporarily stopped state. On the other hand, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the special pattern fluctuation performance is the second pseudo consecutive jackpot fluctuation related to the second pseudo continuous performance, after FIG. 33(B), as shown in FIG. 33(D), The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a jackpot mode (for example, double). Furthermore, in the case of the second pseudo continuous jackpot variation, the winning effect is executed after the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a jackpot manner. In addition, in the second pseudo variation, the pseudo continuous remaining number image G50 is not "0" which can suggest that there is no unit pseudo variation that can be performed, but is indicated by "3" which can suggest that there is a possibility that there is a remaining number of pseudo variations. It is in a state of being For this reason, it is possible to give a surprise to players who thought that the unit pseudo fluctuation would still occur.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing the state at the end of the fourth pseudo fluctuation, in which the unit pseudo fluctuation has further progressed. FIG. 34(A) is a diagram showing the end of the fourth pseudo fluctuation that is being performed from the state of FIG. 33(C) through the third pseudo fluctuation, and shows a state in which the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped. It shows. The third pseudo fluctuation can be performed in the same manner as the second pseudo fluctuation, for example, while subtracting the numerical value of the pseudo continuous remaining number image G50. FIG. 34(B) shows how the fifth pseudo variation, which is the next unit pseudo variation after the fourth pseudo variation, is being executed. In the second pseudo variation, as the variations of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 have started, the numerical value of the pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50 is subtracted by 1 from "1" at the time of the fourth pseudo variation, and becomes "0". It is displayed in This makes it possible to appropriately suggest the number of unit pseudo fluctuations that can be executed thereafter. In other words, it can be appropriately suggested that this unit pseudo-variation is the last unit pseudo-variation. Further, the numerical value of the second high base section special image G45 is maintained at "85" even when the fifth pseudo fluctuation is being executed.

If the special chart change pattern of the special chart change effect is a pseudo consecutive miss change, then after FIG. 34(B), as shown in FIG. 34(C), at the end of the fifth pseudo change, the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed as stopped in a miss state (e.g., a scattered number). On the other hand, if the special chart change pattern of the special chart change effect is the first pseudo consecutive jackpot change, then after FIG. 34(B), as shown in FIG. 34(D), the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed as stopped in a jackpot state (e.g., a repeated number). Also, in the case of the first pseudo consecutive jackpot change, the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed as stopped in a jackpot state, and then a winning effect is executed.

Further, if it is the first pseudo consecutive jackpot variation, then a jackpot game is executed. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an image displayed in the jackpot game of this embodiment. In this embodiment, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 35(A), on the display unit 50a, in addition to the opening image G107 that suggests the start of the jackpot game, a first round instruction image G60 is displayed. Ru.

The instruction image G60 during the first round is an image showing which area of the game area 6 it is advantageous to aim at when the player fires the game ball by operation in the jackpot game state. In this embodiment, in the jackpot game state, the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first grand winning device 14D or the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second grand winning device 15D is in the open state, so the first grand prize opening 14 or the second It is advantageous for the player to fire the game ball toward the big prize opening 15. Furthermore, both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 are provided in the right gaming area 6B of the gaming area 6. For this reason, the instruction image G60 during the first round is a "right-handed hit" that can instruct the game ball to be fired toward the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15 provided in the right gaming area 6B. is shown according to the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, during a round in a jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 35(B), on the display section 50a, in addition to a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. , an instruction image G61 is displayed during the second round. The second round instruction image G61, like the first round instruction image G60, instructs you to launch the game ball toward the first grand prize opening 14 and the second grand prize opening 15 provided in the right gaming area 6B. A commandable "right-handed hit" is shown during a round in a jackpot game.

Here, the second round instruction image G61 displayed during the round in the jackpot game is similar to the second high base instruction image G21 displayed during the high probability high base game state, to the right game area 6B. This is a display that allows you to instruct to shoot the game ball at the player. However, the second round instruction image G61 continues to be displayed in the normal mode, unlike the second high base instruction image G21, which may change to a special mode depending on the establishment of a specific condition. This is because during a round of a jackpot game, the degree of profit obtained by the player by firing the game ball as instructed by the instruction image G61 during the second round does not change as much as in the high base game state. be. Therefore, in this embodiment, unlike the second high base instruction image G21, no special aspect is provided for the second round instruction image G61. The second mid-round instruction image G61 has a different aspect from both the second high base instruction image G21, which is a normal aspect, and the second high base instruction special image G22, which is a special aspect. As a result, the player can continue to shoot the game ball with peace of mind as instructed by the instruction image G61 during the second round, which does not change to the special mode.

In addition, in this embodiment, the first round instruction image G60 displayed in response to transition to the jackpot gaming state is the same as the first high base instruction image G20 displayed in response to transition to the high probability high base gaming state. Similarly, this is a display that allows an instruction to fire a game ball toward the right game area 6B. However, the first round instruction image G60 is shown in a different manner from the first high base instruction image G20. This includes a transition to a state in which the second round instruction image G61 that does not change to the special mode is displayed, and a transition to a state in which the second high base instruction image G21 that can change to the special mode is displayed. , so that players can easily distinguish between them. That is, by showing the first round instruction image G60, which is different from the first high base instruction image G20, in response to the transition to the jackpot gaming state, the second round instruction image G61, which does not change to the special mode, is displayed. It is possible to give the player a sense of security that the game ball can be fired as instructed. On the other hand, by showing the first high base instruction image G20, which is different from the instruction image G60 during the first round, in accordance with the transition to the high probability high base gaming state, the second high base instruction image G20, which can change to a special mode after that, can be displayed. It is possible to alert the player that it is better to be aware of the base instruction image G21.

8. Effects of the Embodiment As explained in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the above embodiment is a game machine in which the second starting port 12 can be set to a high base gaming state in which it is easier to open than a low base gaming state. It has a control microcomputer 101 and an effect control microcomputer 121 that can execute a predetermined effect using an image display device 50 that can display a predetermined effect image on a display section 50a. The performance control microcomputer 121 can display the second high base instruction image G21 and the second high base instruction special image G22 on the display section 50a in the high probability high base game state which is the high base game state. The second high base instruction image G21 and the second high base instruction special image G22 are both instruction displays that can instruct to launch the game ball toward the second starting port 12, but they are displays that are different from each other. . Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays a second high base instruction image G21 when a predetermined specific condition is not met, and displays a second high base instruction special image G22 when the specific condition is met. Therefore, by setting as a specific condition a situation in which the player's profit obtained by continuing to shoot game balls according to these instructions is not the same, it is possible to make the player understand the situation in which the degree of profit is different. is possible. In other words, the player can play the game while making decisions about firing the game ball based on the difference in the format of the instruction display. In other words, for example, in a situation where a high profit can be obtained by firing a game ball according to the instructions displayed, the game ball is actively fired, and in other situations, the game ball is refrained from being fired. It is possible for each player to use this as one of the grounds for playing a game based on their own judgment. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decline in gaming interest.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a special drawing 2 lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 12, and performs a variable display (fluctuating display) of the special drawing 2 on the special drawing 2 display 81b. After that, a stop display is performed) to notify the result of the special drawing 2 lottery. The specific condition is established in response to the state in which the number of reservations in the variable display of the special drawing 2 is 4 or more. As a result, it is possible to indicate, by the form of the instruction display, a situation in which the player's profit obtained by firing the game ball as the instruction display tends to decrease as the number of pending balls increases. .

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 can select between a shortened loss variation, which is a special pattern variation pattern with a short variable display time (special pattern variation time) of the special symbol 2, and a longer special pattern variation pattern. . The specific condition is established when the number of reservations for the variable display of special drawing 2 is 4 or more, and the variable display of special drawing 2 is being performed with a special drawing fluctuation pattern that is longer than the shortened loss fluctuation. do. As a result, the variable display of special symbols with a large number of reservations and long special symbol fluctuation times, which tends to reduce the player's profit by firing game balls according to the instructions displayed, is now possible. It becomes possible to suggest the situation in which the user is being asked by the mode of instruction display.

In addition, when a jackpot is reached, the game control microcomputer 101 tends to select a special pattern variation pattern with a longer special pattern variation time than a shortened miss variation. For this reason, the second high base indication special image G22 of the special mode functions as a display that can suggest a jackpot. Therefore, by displaying the second high base indication special image G22 of the special mode as an indication display, it is possible to increase the player's sense of anticipation.

The game control microcomputer 101 also performs a jackpot determination to determine whether to enter a jackpot gaming state. Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 can execute a first pseudo-continuous performance that can suggest a jackpot game state on the display section 50a. The first pseudo-sequence effect is a new effect in which a pseudo-sequence remaining count image G50 that can suggest the end of the sequence is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in the first pseudo consecutive performance, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a pseudo consecutive performance in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and then started to change again. For some players, this temporary stop of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be difficult to distinguish from the stop display, making it difficult to understand the end of the performance. However, by displaying the pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50 in the first pseudo consecutive performance, it is possible to easily distinguish between the temporary stop and the stop of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. This allows the player to enjoy the first pseudo consecutive performance, including the pseudo consecutive performance, without any misunderstanding.

The pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50 is also an indication that indicates the remaining number of times that the stopped or provisionally stopped effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can start to change. Therefore, the pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50 can function as an indication of the number of chances that the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be expected to stop in a jackpot state. This makes it possible to increase the player's sense of tension as the numerical value of the pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50 decreases.

Further, the performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the first pseudo-continuous performance in a high probability high base game state. In addition, in the high probability high base gaming state, the display section 50a can display a second high base section image G41 indicating the remaining number of special drawings that can be held in the high base gaming state. Furthermore, in the first pseudo-continuous performance, a second high base section special image G45, which is a special aspect of the second high base section image G41, is displayed. The second high base section special image G45 is in a state of being restrained by a chain, and can suggest that the change in its numerical value has been stopped. Then, the second high base section special image G45 that can suggest that the change in the numerical value is stopped allows the player to easily distinguish the temporary stop of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 from the stop display. Is possible.

9. Modification Example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment will be described. In addition, in the description of the modification example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as in the above embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, the technical features in the above embodiment and the following modified examples can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, it has been explained that the first pseudo-continuation presentation, etc., in which the pseudo-continuation presentation is performed while displaying the pseudo-continuation remaining number image G50, is performed in the special figure variation presentation related to the special figure 2. However, for example, in the special figure variation effect related to the special figure 1, a first pseudo continuous effect or the like may be performed. For example, in the first embodiment, the first high base instruction image G20, the second high base instruction image G21, and the second high base instruction special image G22 are displayed in accordance with the high probability high base gaming state. As described above, these may be displayed according to the low probability/high base gaming state. First high base instruction image G20, second high base instruction image G21, second high base instruction special image G22, pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50, second high base section image G41, high base section constraint suggestion image G42, second The display mode of the high base section special image G45 and the like is merely a specific example, and different display modes are also possible.

In addition, the display that can suggest the end of a predetermined performance is not necessarily a numerical value itself indicating the remaining number of unit pseudo fluctuations that can be performed, such as the pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50, but an image such as a gauge may be used. You can also use it as Further, each display of the first high base instruction image G20, the second high base instruction image G21, the second high base instruction special image G22, the pseudo continuous remaining number image G50, etc. shown in the above embodiment is merely an example, It is also possible to change it as appropriate. For example, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the first pseudo continuous effect is performed from the start of the special figure variation effect, but it is also possible to add, for example, normal variation or reach before the first pseudo continuous effect. It is.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of reserved special drawings 2 when the specific condition is met has been described as an example in which the number has reached the upper limit. However, for example, even if the number of reserved special drawings 2 does not reach the upper limit, for example, the fact that it is 3 or more may be considered as one of the establishment of the specific condition.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed approximately in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but instead of being composed of three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3. , 2, or other symbols other than three may be used. For example, two separate patterns may be provided, special pattern 1 and special pattern 2. Further, one common symbol may be provided for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the information, and the sub-control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device for displaying symbols may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the main control board 100 or the sub-control board 120 may control the LED device.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the special chart 2 determination process is performed with priority, but it may be configured so that the special chart 1 determination process is performed with priority. Also, the special chart determination process may be performed for the special chart 1 related random numbers and the special chart 2 related random numbers in the order in which they are stored in the reserved memory unit.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the variable display of special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of special figure 1 and the variable display of special figure 2 are performed in parallel. It may be configured as follows.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the performance according to the progress of the game (game control). Although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different boards, they may be configured to be performed on a single board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in that one board, or may be provided separately from that one board.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1, so-called "first type" or "DigiPachi", is shown as the game machine. However, gaming machines are classified into so-called "Third Type" pachinko machines, which are called "rights property", and so-called "Third Type" pachinko machines that have both the characteristics of the "First Type" Pachinko gaming machines and the characteristics of the "Second Type" Pachinko gaming machines. It may also be used as a pachinko game machine that is said to be a "mix of 1 type and 2 types." Alternatively, the pachinko game machine may be a so-called "ST machine" in which the probability of winning is controlled to be high during a special time (ST) period.

10. Inventions shown in the above embodiments The above embodiments show the following inventions (Inventions A1 to A4, Inventions B1 to B4). In the following description of the inventions, the corresponding component names and expressions in the above embodiments and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to these additions.

Invention A1 is
A game state control means (for game control) that allows a variable starting port (second starting port 12) that can be opened and closed to be in a specific gaming state (time saving state) where it is easier to open than in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). Microcomputer 101) and
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance unit including a display unit (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined performance image on a display unit (display unit 50a); A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) having
The performance execution means is
In the specific gaming state, the display unit can display a specific display that can instruct to fire a game ball toward the variable starting port (an instruction display that can instruct “hit right”),
The specific display is performed when a predetermined specific condition is met (second height base instruction special image G22 in special mode) and when the specific condition is not met (second height base instruction image G21 in normal mode). ) is a gaming machine characterized by being able to display images in different ways.

Conventionally, some gaming machines are equipped with a variable starting opening (so-called electric chew, etc.). In such gaming machines, the variable starting port may open more easily than usual, and in this gaming state, the player can shoot the game ball toward the variable starting port. You may be able to advance the game advantageously. Therefore, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-177297, in a gaming state where the variable starting port is likely to open, a display that can instruct to launch the game ball toward the right side area where the variable starting port is arranged is disclosed. (image showing "right-handed hitting"). However, in such a gaming machine, there is a possibility that the game becomes less interesting because the instruction display does not change, and there is room for improvement. The gaming machine with this configuration differs from the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-177297 in that the specific display is displayed when a predetermined specific condition is met and when the specific condition is met. They are different in that they can be displayed in different ways depending on when they are not present. In other words, if there is a situation in which it is not necessarily advantageous to continue firing game balls toward the variable starting port during a specific gaming state, it is possible to indicate that situation through a specific display. Become. As a result, the gaming machine having this configuration can solve the problem (achieve an effect) of "being able to display instructions that can suppress a decrease in interest."

Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention A1,
The game state control means performs a variable display of the identification information (a variable display of the special figure 2 on the special figure 2 display 81b) when a variable condition is established according to the entry of the game ball into the variable starting port. After that, it stops and displays in a predetermined manner,
The specific condition is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific condition is established in response to the state in which the number of reservations in the variable display (the number of special drawings 2 reservations) is a predetermined number or more (4 or more).

In the case of a general configuration in which there is an upper limit to the number of times in which the start of a variable display is suspended, if the upper limit is reached, the player's profit from entering the game ball into the variable starting hole may not be large. In addition, the greater the number of pending start of variable displays, the higher the possibility that some of the pending displays involve the type of stop display that the player is aiming for. The player's profits from winning tend to decrease. Therefore, in this configuration, by changing the mode of the specific display when the number of balls exceeds a predetermined number, it is possible to suggest a situation where the profit obtained by firing the game ball as instructed by the specific display tends to be small. Become.

Invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to invention A2 above,
The gaming state control means sets the time period for which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner to a first time (shortened loss variation), and when it is set to a second time period that is longer than the first time (other than shortened loss variation). There is,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific condition is satisfied in response to the predetermined number or more being in the state and the time of the variable display of the identification information being the second time.

For example, in the case of a general configuration in which there is an upper limit to the number of times the start of the variable display is suspended, if the time for which the variable display of the identification information is short, the stop display for the variable display will be displayed before the launched game ball enters the variable start port, and there is a high tendency that the next variable condition can be established in response to the game ball entering the variable start port. On the other hand, if the time for which the variable display of the identification information is long, there is a high tendency that the stop display will not be displayed before the launched game ball enters the variable start port, and even if the game ball enters the variable start port, the next variable condition cannot be established. For this reason, in this configuration, by changing the mode of the specific display when the number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number and the time for which the variable display of the identification information is the second time, it is possible to suggest a situation in which the profit obtained by launching the game ball as instructed by the specific display tends to be small.

Invention A4 is
The gaming machine according to invention A3 above,
The gaming state control means includes:
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, a jackpot game is executed that involves opening variable winning holes (first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15) that can be opened and closed.
The identification information may be more likely to be stopped and displayed in the specific manner when the time of the variable display of the identification information is set to the second time than when the time is set to the first time. It is a gaming machine.

With this configuration, it is possible to cause the specific display to function as a display suggesting the possibility that a jackpot game will be played after that. Thereby, it is possible to make the specific display a highly interesting display that can heighten the expectations of the player.

Invention B1 is
Advantage determining means for determining whether to create an advantageous gaming state (jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player (jackpot determination);
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a performance using a performance means including a display unit (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined performance image on a display unit (display unit 50a). A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1),
The performance execution means is
A specific performance (first pseudo-continuation performance) capable of suggesting that the advantageous gaming state will be entered can be executed on the display unit,
This gaming machine is characterized in that, in the specific performance, a predetermined specific display (pseudo consecutive remaining number image G50) that can suggest the end of the game can be displayed.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines have been provided with various effects using images and the like displayed on a display section. For example, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-177297 describes that in addition to normal variation, it is possible to perform various effects such as normal reach, long reach, and SP reach. However, in such a gaming machine, it is difficult to predict how long the performance being executed will continue, so there is a possibility that the game becomes less interesting, and there is room for improvement. The gaming machine with this configuration is different from the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 2019-177297 in that "in a specific performance, a predetermined specific display that can suggest the end of the performance can be displayed." are doing. In other words, it is possible to perform a new performance that can suggest the end of the game through a specific display. Further, by indicating the end of the period through the specific display, it is possible to prevent it from becoming too difficult to predict how long the specific performance being executed will continue, and to suppress a decrease in interest. As a result, the gaming machine having this configuration can solve the problem (achieve the effect) of "being able to suppress a decline in gaming interest."

Invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention B1,
The performance execution means is characterized in that, in the specific performance, after temporarily stopping the fluctuation of the performance symbols (performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3), the performance execution means performs a temporary symbol stop performance (pseudo continuous performance) in which the fluctuation is started again. It is a gaming machine with

Depending on the player, it may be difficult for some players to distinguish the temporary stopping of the performance symbols from the stoppage of the performance symbols, making it difficult to understand the end of the performance. On the other hand, in this configuration, by performing a specific display in the temporary symbol stop performance, it is possible to easily distinguish between temporary stop and stop of the performance symbol. Thereby, the player can enjoy the specific performance including the temporary symbol stop performance without misunderstanding.

Invention B3 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention B2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the performance execution means performs, as the specific display, a display (pseudo continuous remaining number image G50) that can suggest the remaining number of times that fluctuations of the stopped or temporarily stopped performance symbols can be started. It is.

With this configuration, it is possible to make the specific display that can suggest the number of times the effect pattern fluctuation is started function as a display that shows the number of chances remaining after that. As a result, for example, in a situation where the number of specific displays has changed to a reduced number, it is possible to increase the player's sense of tension.

Invention B4 is
The gaming machine according to the above-mentioned invention B3,
The variable starting port (second starting port 12) that can be opened and closed may be in a specific gaming state (time saving state) where it is easier to open than in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state),
The performance execution means is
In the specific gaming state, the display unit can display a remaining number of times display (second high base section image G41) indicating the remaining number of times the advantageous determination can be made in the specific gaming state,
In the specific performance in the specific gaming state, the remaining number of times display is changed in a special mode (a second high base section special image as a special mode of the second high base section image G41) that can suggest that the change is stopped. G45).

In this configuration, by displaying the remaining number of times in a special manner, it is possible to easily distinguish between a temporary stop and a stop of the effect pattern.

12...Second starting opening 14...First big prize opening 15...Second big prize opening 50...Image display device 50a...Display section 101...Microcomputer 121 for game control...Microcomputer PY1 for production control...Pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine)
G21...Second high base instruction image G22...Second high base instruction special image G41...Second high base section image G45...Second high base section special image G50...pseudo continuous remaining number image

Claims (1)

A game state control means capable of setting a specific game state in which a variable starting port that can be opened and closed is easier to open than in a normal game state;
A gaming machine comprising a performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance using a performance means including a display means capable of displaying a predetermined performance image on a display section,
The gaming state control means includes:
When a variable condition is established in response to the entry of a game ball into the variable starting port, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner;
The time for which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner in the specific gaming state is sometimes set to a first time, and sometimes set to a second time longer than the first time,
The performance execution means is
In the specific gaming state, the display unit can display a specific display that can instruct to fire a game ball toward the variable starting port,
The specific display can be displayed in different ways depending on when a predetermined specific condition is met and when the specific condition is not met,
The specific condition is, in the specific gaming state,
Established in response to a pending upper limit state in which the number of pending changes in the variable display is the upper limit, and the time in which the variable display of the identification information is displayed is the second time,
A gaming machine characterized in that this is not true when only one of the conditions of being in the hold upper limit state and that the time of the variable display of the identification information is the second time is satisfied.

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