JP7142970B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, when a big win is determined, special symbols are variably displayed.

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a display unit capable of displaying an image and a light emitting unit capable of emitting light are provided during a period during which a game such as a variable display of special symbols or a jackpot game is being executed or during a period during which no game is being played. A predetermined effect can be executed using means.

JP 2019-181254 A

However, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the enjoyment of games with respect to gaming machines capable of executing predetermined effects using display units capable of displaying images and light emitting means capable of emitting light.

The game machine according to the present invention is
a game execution means that may bring the game to an advantageous game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
a production executing means capable of executing production;
a display unit capable of displaying an image;
A first light emitting unit capable of emitting light and a second light emitting unit,
The effect execution means is a gaming machine that may display a specific image that is composed of a plurality of characters and that represents the first light emitting unit but does not represent the second light emitting unit,
The specific images include a first specific image and a second specific image having different display contents,
The effect executing means performs a first specific effect in which the first specific image is displayed, the first light emitting section emits light in the first specific mode, and the second light emitting section does not emit light in the first specific mode. When executed, the second specific image is displayed, the first light emitting unit emits light in the second specific mode, and the second light emitting unit emits light in substantially the same light emitting mode as the second specific mode. There is a time to execute a second specific effect that
In the first specific effect, the plurality of characters associated with the first specific image perform a first action display in a discrete state, while in the second specific effect, the plurality of characters associated with the second specific image A second operation display is performed in the aligned state,
The possibility of the advantageous game state is different between when the first specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decline in amusement in a game.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view for explaining the standby state of the board movable body, (B) is a front view for explaining the moving state of the board movable body, and (C) is a front view for explaining the rotating state of the board movable body. It is a front view of display devices. It is a rear view of the pachinko game machine according to the basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the effect control board side. (A) is a table showing normal figure-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special figure-related determination information. (A) is a configuration example of a hit determination table, (B) is a configuration example of a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a configuration example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is a configuration example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of a ready-to-win determination table. It is a configuration example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a configuration example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a structure of the 1st look-ahead determination table. It is a structural example of a 2nd look-ahead determination table. (A) is a configuration example of a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a configuration example of a game state setting table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demonstration video, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a third normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for probability variation, (E) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening production, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round production, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending production. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a production design, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a production design display area. It is a diagram showing an example of a special figure variation effect of no reach loss. It is a diagram showing an example from the start of the special figure fluctuation production until reaching reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of L reach. FIG. 24 is a continuation of FIG. 23, showing an example of L reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 26 is a continuation of FIG. 25 showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 26 is a continuation of FIG. 26, showing an example of SP reach. It is a figure showing an example of movable body production|presentation. It is a figure showing an example of operation production. It is a figure showing an example of a pending|holding production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a pending icon change notice; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a pending icon change notice; It is a flowchart of game control main processing. It is a flowchart of game control side timer interrupt processing. 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; FIG. 36 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing, and is a diagram representing a continuation of FIG. 35 ; 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing. It is a flow chart of special design variation processing. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flow chart of production control main processing. 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; FIG. 47 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, and is a diagram continuing from FIG. 46 ; 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board unit according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is an explanatory view schematically showing the configuration of the part after the game ball in the game board has entered the second big winning hole. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side according to the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the production|presentation control board which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is a configuration example of a jackpot determination table according to the first embodiment, and (B) is a configuration example of a jackpot symbol type determination table according to the first embodiment. (A) is a configuration example of a big winning game control table in the first embodiment, and (B) is a configuration example of a small winning game control table according to the first embodiment. (A) is a time chart showing the control contents of the normal small winning game, and (B) is a time chart showing the control contents of the time saving small winning game. It is a configuration example of a game state setting table according to the first embodiment. (A) is a configuration example of a time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, (B) is a configuration example of a normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table, (C) is a special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern It is a configuration example of a determination table, and (D) is a configuration example of a ceiling time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a flow chart of game control side timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process according to the first embodiment, which is the part after step S220. 4 is a flowchart of special action processing according to the first embodiment; It is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing according to the first embodiment. It is a flow chart of special design confirmation processing according to the first embodiment. It is a figure showing the example of special time reduction transition production. It is a figure showing the example of special time reduction transition production. (A) is a diagram showing a first effect button operation prompting image in a normal mode, and (B) is a diagram showing a first effect button operation prompting image in a special mode. It is a figure showing the example of special production. It is a figure showing the specific example when special production|presentation is not performed by the special figure 2 variable display based on story reach fluctuation|variation. It is a figure showing the example of the 1st specific notice production. It is a figure showing the example of the 2nd specific notice production. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific advance notice effect execution determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a specific advance notice effect type determination table.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is the premise of the characterizing portion of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In the following, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes will be omitted or abbreviated. Sometimes.

1. Mechanical Configuration of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY refer to the left, right, up and down directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY. In addition, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY to the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY to the pachinko gaming machine PY. ,explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY includes a game board unit YU including a game board 1 and a game machine frame 2 housing the game board unit YU. The game machine frame 2 includes a frame-shaped outer frame 21 fixed to the game parlor, an inner frame 22 attached to the outer frame 21 and to which the game board unit YU is attached, and a front frame 22 rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. a door 23;

The outer frame 21, the inner frame 22, and the front door 23 have substantially the same outer peripheral shape when viewed from the front. An inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21 .

The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22 . The front door 23 includes a frame-like front frame 23m in which a substantially vertically long rectangular large opening is formed approximately in the center, and a transparent plate 23t fitted in the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 included in the game board unit YU faces the transparent plate 23t. The transparent plate 23t is formed of a transparent synthetic resin plate in a substantially vertically long rectangular shape. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY is installed in the game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. can. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate may be used instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate. It is sufficient that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY through the transparent plate 23t.

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The handle 72k is rotatable clockwise, and the amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude of force (firing strength) applied to the game ball to shoot the game ball. there is Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k.

An upper plate 34 protruding forward greatly and a lower plate 35 arranged directly below the upper plate 34 are provided at the lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. A first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided in the center of the front side of the upper plate 34. - 特許庁An operating portion of the first effect button 40k protruding from the upper surface of the upper plate 34 is formed in a hemispherical shape. Further, a supply ball storage hole 34A for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34. As shown in FIG. Further, the upper surface of the lower plate 35 is provided with a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing surplus game balls that cannot be stored in the supply ball storage hole 34A.

Further, an upper decorative body 31, a right decorative body 32, and a left decorative body 33 projecting forward are provided on the upper side, the right side, and the left side of the front transparent plate 23t of the front frame 23m. On the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31, a pair of two speakers 52 capable of outputting sound, specifically, a speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a speaker 52R arranged on the right side, face downward and extend in a predetermined horizontal direction. They are placed side by side at a distance. In addition, a second effect button 41k that can be pressed downward is provided at the lower portion of the right decorative body 32. As shown in FIG. The operating portion of the second effect button 41k is shaped like a bar. Furthermore, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided from the right decorative body 32 to the front right portion of the upper plate 34 and from the left decorative body 33 to the front left portion of the upper plate 34 .

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be explained using FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a board performance unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1. - 特許庁First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A generally circular opening 1A is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1 when viewed from the front.

A substantially ring-shaped center decoration 61 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 so as to protrude forward along the opening 1A. Further, outside the center decoration 61, an outer rail 62 formed in a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decoration 61 and an outer rail 62 between the left portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decoration 61 are provided. 62 and a curved inner rail 63 substantially parallel to the center decorative body 61 are formed.

A game area 6 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 by a center decoration 61, an outer rail 62, an inner rail 63, and the like. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and other areas by the center decoration 61, the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63. As shown in FIG. A region surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a launching region 7 through which the launched game ball can travel toward the playing region 6 .

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY. The game area 6 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown). The game nail is suitable for the game ball entering the game area 6 and flowing down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the big winning opening 14, etc. It constitutes a route that guides to

A general winning device 10</b>D is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 6 . The general prize winning device 10D is formed with a general prize winning port 10 that allows game balls to enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the general winning hole 10 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, a first starting winning device 11D is provided directly below the center of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. The first start winning device 11D is formed so that a game ball can enter the first start opening 11. - 特許庁The first starting prize winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the first starting hole 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A warp portion 61w is formed from the left side of the center decorative body 61 to the lower end thereof, through which a game ball is passed. An entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side of the center decoration 61. As shown in FIG. The game ball entering the warp portion 61w passes through the inside of the warp portion 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61s on which a game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp portion 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61. As shown in FIG. At the tip of the stage 61s, a downward guiding portion 61y for guiding the game ball downward is provided. A first starting port 11 is provided directly below the downward guiding portion 61y.

Immediately below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a second starting winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided. The electric chew 12D is formed with a second starting port 12 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed state and an open state by an electric-tube opening/closing member 12k provided in the electric-tube 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k.

The electric tube opening/closing member 12k is formed of a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can protrude forward from a retracted state in which the front end surface is flush with the game area 6.例文帳に追加When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes vertically to the game area 6, and the second start opening 12 is opened so that a ball can be entered. Specifically, the vertical portion erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k receives the game ball and guides it to the second starting port 12 from the horizontal portion.

In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 61 . The gate 13 is configured to allow passage of game balls. Even if the game balls pass through the gate 13, the prize balls are not paid out. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

A big winning device 14D is provided on the right side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6 and downstream of the gate 13 . The big winning device 14D is formed with a big winning opening 14 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The big prize opening 14 takes a closed state and an open state by an AT opening/closing member 14k provided in the big prize winning device 14D. That is, the big winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k.

The AT opening/closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially oblong rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the big winning opening 14. As shown in FIG. A horizontal rotating shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around its rotation axis so that the upper end of the AT opening/closing member 14k falls forward. When the AT opening/closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening/closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, and the big winning opening 14 is opened so that a ball can be entered.

In this way, the game ball can enter the big winning hole 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (nine in the basic embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the big winning hole 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, below the big winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed obliquely downward to the left, and a guide path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second start port 12 is formed in the game area 6 (the front surface of the game board 1). It is provided so as to protrude forward from the A game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide path 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12 , but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11 .

In addition, the entry of the game ball into the first start hole 11, the second start hole 12, the big prize hole 14, and the general prize hole 10, and the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 are collectively referred to as the first start hole 11, The second starting gate 12, the big prize gate 14, the general prize gate 10, and the "winning" to the gate 13 are collectively called.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6B on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting".

In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot right-handed. Such a flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a large number of game nails (not shown).

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 the first starting hole 11 or the general winning hole 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting to the left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, and a big winning port 14 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim to enter the gate 13, the second starting hole 12, or the big winning hole 14 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right.

In addition, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

Next, the board effect unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described. The board effect unit EU is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. An image display device 50 and a board moving device 55 are attached to the board effect unit EU.

The image display device 50 is composed of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and has a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 is arranged several centimeters behind the game board 1 .

The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k has a laterally long plate-shaped elevating member 55k2 maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided in the center of the elevating member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55 k is arranged between the game board 1 and the image display device 50 . The movable board body 55k is arranged at the initial position, and in the standby state, the lower end portion of the movable board body 55k, specifically the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1, is slightly downward from the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. positioned. That is, the board movable body 55k is arranged so that only a portion of the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is visible to the player in the standby state, and the majority thereof is invisible (see FIG. 3A).

Then, the board movable body 55k can be lowered as a whole from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, and can be raised from the operating position to return to the initial position (see FIG. 3(B)). The predetermined operating position is a position where the board movable body 55k is positioned substantially in the center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. Here, the predetermined working position can be appropriately set, and whether the board movable body 55k is positioned above or below the approximate center of the opening 1A in a front view. good.

In addition, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in front view about a rotating shaft formed in the front-rear direction at its center (see FIG. 3(C)). The rotary motion of the rotating member 55k1 can be executed when the plate movable body 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, when it is held at the operating position, and when it moves from the operating position to the standby position.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the display devices 8 arranged to the right of the vertical center of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (parts other than the game area 6) will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 8 includes a special symbol 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 2 ) is variably displayed, and a normal pattern display 82 that variably displays a normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") is included. In addition, the display device 8 includes a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number described later, and a special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b that displays the special figure 2 reservation number described later. .

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is performed. Also, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is performed. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, the special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as "special figure", and the special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as "special figure lottery". Also, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as "special figure indicator 81". Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. The stop-displayed special figure (stopped special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed special figure is a predetermined specific special figure, a big winning game with the opening of the big winning opening 14 is performed.

The special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b represents the special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special lottery is a jackpot, the final result will be "□□■■□□■■" (□: lights up, ■: lights out) to the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th from the left. An LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot pattern and represents a jackpot. Also, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the rightmost LED is finally lit up like "■■■■■■■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. In addition, 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 extinguished as a lost pattern.

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed over a predetermined variation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lit so that the light flows repeatedly from left to right. Note that the mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure may not be performed immediately. Specifically, it is a case where the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or during the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure are suspended based on the winning prize. This suspended special figure lottery and variable display of the special figure are referred to as "special figure reservation".

For the special figure reservation, the special figure 1 lottery reserved based on the winning to the first start opening 11, and the "special figure 1 reservation" representing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the winning to the second start opening 12 There is a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on, and a "special figure 2 reservation" representing a variable display of the special figure 2. And, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a displays the number of special figure 1 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 1 lottery and special figure 1 variable display. On the other hand, the special figure 2 reservation display 83b displays the number of special figure 2 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 lotteries and the number of special figure 2 variable displays.

It is also possible to set or not set the upper limit to the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations. Also, when providing an upper limit to the number of special figure 1 reservation and the number of special figure 2 reservation, the number of special figure 1 reservation and the number of special figure 2 reservation may be the same or different. In addition, in the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4".

Each of the special figure 1 pending indicator 83a and the special figure 2 pending indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure 1 pending and special figure 2 pending Display the number of FIG. 1 pending and special figure 2 pending. In the following, the number of special figure 1 reservations is called "special figure 1 reservation number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 reservations is called "special figure 2 reservation number (U2)". In addition, "special figure 1 reservation number" and "special figure 2 reservation number" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". Furthermore, "special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a" and "special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

In addition, the variable display of the general pattern is executed when the general pattern lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the gate 13 is performed. Then, the variable display of the general pattern informs the result of the general pattern lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The stopped normal map (stop normal map) is identification information representing the result of the normal map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern, an auxiliary game with opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the general pattern indicator 82 represents the general pattern corresponding to the result of the general pattern lottery, that is, the result of the general pattern lottery. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs are finally lit like "□□" (□: lighting, ▪: lighting off). This lighting mode is a winning pattern and represents a winning. In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, only the right LED is finally lit like "■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as a lost pattern.

In addition, before the normal map is stop-displayed, the normal map is displayed with fluctuation for a predetermined fluctuation time. In the basic embodiment, the variable display mode of the normal map is a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed stopped (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once .

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY, there is a game control board 100 for performing control (progress of the game) related to a game in which a game profit can be obtained. Power is supplied to the performance control board 120 for controlling the performance, the image control board 140 for controlling the image, the payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of the game balls, and each board 100, 120, 140, 170. A power supply board 190 is attached.

A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY according to a program. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. It should be noted that games that can obtain game profits to be controlled by the game control board 100 include special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of game state to be described later, normal figure lottery, and variable display of general figure. , Auxiliary games, etc.

The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game memory. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing game control main processing, game control side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot pattern type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a game state setting table, a hit determination table, an auxiliary A game control table and the like are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage unit 105 . Here, the special figure reservation storage unit 105 will be described. As described above, when there is a prize to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 of the game ball, a special figure reservation can occur, but if a special figure reservation is possible, that is, the number of special figure reservations When the upper limit has not been reached, based on this winning prize, judgment information consisting of various random numbers for performing a special lottery or the like is acquired. And this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as special figure reservation. In the following, the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 11 of the game ball is referred to as "special figure 1 related determination information", and is acquired by winning the second starting port 12 of the game ball. The determination information that is to be referred to as "special figure 2 related determination information". Also, the special figure 1 related determination information and the special figure 2 related determination information are collectively referred to as "special figure related determination information".

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special figure 1 reservations is set to "4". Also, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4".

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the game control board 100 . In addition, the game control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, and a big winning opening sensor 14a. .

The general winning hole sensor 10 a detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 . The first starting hole sensor 11 a detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12 a detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The gate sensor 13 a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14 a detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 .

In addition, various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

It should be noted that the type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 is connected with the display devices 8 (a special figure display device 81, a normal figure display device 82, and a special figure reservation display device 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101 .

The game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The card unit CU and the payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and the ejection device 72 is also connected. The card unit CU is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY, and is a device that enables ball lending based on information such as the inserted prepaid card.

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

A shooting device 72 is a device for shooting game balls. A handle 72k is included in the shooting device 72 and constitutes an operating section or an input section that receives an operation for causing the shooting device 72 to shoot a game ball. The handle 72k is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with the handle 72k 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 via the launch control circuit 175.

Further, the handle 72k is connected to a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting motor 72m so that the game ball is shot with a force corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the shooting volume knob 72b. In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained. In addition, within the rotatable range of the handle 72k

In addition, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the game control board 100 , the effect control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100 .

In addition, the connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 is possible. That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY according to a program. The performance control board 120 can be positioned as a performance control section that controls the performance together with the image control board 140, the audio control circuit 161, and the sub-drive board 162, which will be described later. However, the effect control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and uses the effect device (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, and board movable body 55k, etc.) for game effects, customer waiting effects, and operation promotion. It is sufficient if the performance and the like can be controlled.

The effects to be controlled by the effect control board 120 include game effects (special figure fluctuation effects, pending effects, jackpot game effects, etc.), customer waiting effects, and operations of the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. It includes an operation prompting effect that prompts an operation during a valid period (operation valid period).

The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores programs and the like for controlling performance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, a performance RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

The effect ROM 123 stores programs for effect control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

The effect RAM 124 includes a starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 for storing a starting winning command to be described later, a symbol designation command storage unit 126 for storing a symbol designation command to be described later, and a special figure fluctuation start command to be described later. A variation start command storage unit 127 is provided.

An image control board 140 is connected to the performance control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50 on the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. to do Incidentally, the connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both transmission of signals from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the effect control board 120. two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50 and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 146 and VDP (Video Display Processor) 144 . All or part of these electronic components may be configured in one chip.

The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically characters, items, patterns, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images to be displayed on the image display device 50. (including patterns) and image data such as background images) are stored.

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

Note that the display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, the order of priority of display, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, through the voice control circuit 161 from the speaker 52 voice, music, and Outputs sound effects, etc.

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 . Note that the audio control circuit 161 may be configured by a substrate and a CPU may be mounted thereon. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 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 .

Also, the performance control board 120 is connected to various sensors serving as input units and various actuators serving as drive sources via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the effect control board 120 . In addition, the effect control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various switches connected to the effect control board 120 include a first effect button sensor 40a and a second effect button sensor 41a. The first effect button sensor 40a detects that the first effect button 40k is pressed. The second effect button sensor 41a detects that the second effect button 41k is pressed. The 1st production|presentation button sensor 40a and the 2nd production|presentation button sensor 41a will output the signal according to the content of the detection to the production|presentation control board 120, if it detects that each was operated.

The type and number of switches connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the type and number of actuators connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various actuators connected to the effect control board 120 include a board movable body rotation motor 55m1 and a board movable body lifting motor 55m2. The disk movable body rotation motor 55m1 can drive the rotating member 55k1 to rotate the rotating member 55k1. The movable board body lifting motor 55m2 can lift or lower the lifting member 55k2. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2 via the sub-drive board 162. .

In addition, hereinafter, the operation of the "rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2" may be collectively referred to as the "operation of the movable board 55k". Further, rotating the rotating member 55k1 and lowering or raising the lifting member 55k2 are also referred to as "rotating, lowering, or raising the board movable body 55k."

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100 and the like. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53, and controls the frame lamp 53 according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission pattern data.

It should be noted that the CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162 formed of a board. In this case, the CPU may be caused to control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like, and control the operation of the board movable body 55k. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. FIG.

3-1. Games Related to Universal Figures First, games related to universal charts will be described. The pachinko game machine PY can execute a normal pattern lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. - 特許庁When the general pattern lottery is performed, the general pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the general pattern (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the normal map is also called "losing universal map" in order to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern, which will be described later.

When the winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the losing normal figure is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. Also, in the following, when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not performed, the game ball passing through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition".

The pachinko game machine PY performs a series of games such as the variable display of the normal pattern and the auxiliary game based on the establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition, the acquisition of the general pattern related determination information and the general pattern lottery. can be done. As shown in FIG. 8A, normal pattern random numbers are included in the general pattern related determination information to be acquired. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a hit determination. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) using a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 9(A), for example. The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, which will be described later. When associated with the game state, 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, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number determination value) is appropriately distributed to hit and lose, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY collates the acquired normal symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and performs hit determination as to whether it is a hit or a miss. If the result of the hit determination is hit, the hit pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination/normal pattern variable display Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern using a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table such as shown in FIG. 9(B), for example. The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state), the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving There is a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (shorter normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used when in the state.

In each normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal pattern fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal pattern to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY can vary the normal figure fluctuation time between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of the normal figure when stopping the normal figure (losing normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is 30 seconds. For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, a normal pattern fluctuation pattern with a normal pattern fluctuation time of 30 seconds is determined. In addition, in the time-saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped is determined to be a normal pattern with a normal pattern fluctuation time of 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed. For the variable display of , it is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern with a normal pattern fluctuation time of 5 seconds. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times.

Then, the variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the normal pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the normal pattern.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of the general pattern, and as a display result (the result of the general pattern lottery), it is executed when the winning design is stopped and displayed (derived). In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 12D is opened

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. The pachinko game machine PY controls an auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table. Auxiliary game components are stored in the auxiliary game control table. For example, as shown in FIG. 9(C), it is possible to associate the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) with the auxiliary game control table. That is, it is possible to associate the auxiliary game component with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). It should be noted that the specific contents of each element such as the number of times of opening and the opening time can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY can vary the opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time during which it is difficult to win the game balls such as 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, for example, it is longer than the first opening time, such as opening twice for 2.5 seconds with an interval (closed) of 1.0 seconds, and the game ball wins the electric chew 12D. The electric tube 12D is opened only for a second opening time that is easy to set.

In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also called "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time in each auxiliary game is the total time in that auxiliary game. It may be configured as follows.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY can execute the special figure 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 variable display (stopped display after performing the variable display) is performed on the special figure 1 display device 81a to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 1 includes a big winning pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit and a loss.

When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. Further, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the game based on the winning is terminated without the big winning game being played.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY can execute the special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12.例文帳に追加When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed in the special figure 2 display device 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 2 includes a big hit pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 2 lottery include a big hit and a loss.

When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. Furthermore, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Further, hereinafter, the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is referred to as "establishment of the second starting condition". It says. Also, "satisfaction of the first starting condition" and "satisfaction of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "satisfaction of the starting condition". In addition, the special design losing pattern is also called "loss special pattern" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned normal pattern losing pattern.

The pachinko game machine PY carries out a series of games such as variable display of special figures and jackpot games based on acquisition of special figure-related determination information and performing special figure lottery when starting conditions are established. And, in order to perform the variable display of the special figure, various determinations are made for the special figure related determination information. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure related determination information to be acquired includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number and a special figure variation pattern random number.

The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded. Next, each determination performed using the special figure-related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment uses a jackpot judgment table to determine whether it is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed), in other words, whether it is a jackpot or a loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the jackpot determination table can be provided in association with the later-described game state. Specifically, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal probability state described later (hereinafter referred to as a "normal probability jackpot determination table") and a jackpot determination table used in a high probability state described later (hereinafter , "High Probability Jackpot Judgment Table").

In each jackpot determination table associated with the game state, the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is distributed. The pachinko game machine PY collates the acquired special symbol random number with a jackpot determination table associated with the game state to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. 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.

In addition, it is possible to appropriately change how to distribute the special symbol random number determination value for the determination result of the jackpot probability and various jackpot determinations.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination Jackpot pattern type determination determines the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) using a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of the jackpot symbol with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot (contents advantageous to the player) composed of the game benefits given to the player.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the types of special symbols that are variably displayed (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the winning caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (the jackpot symbol type determination is generated) is performed. It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

A plurality of types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY collates the acquired jackpot design type random number with the jackpot design type determination table to determine the type of the jackpot design. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The type of the special figure 1 jackpot pattern and the special figure 2 jackpot pattern can be set as appropriate, but for example, like the jackpot pattern type determination table shown in FIG. As a result, three types of jackpot patterns, jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern B, and jackpot pattern C, are provided. can be provided. Then, like the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. ing. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination is, for example, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. to decide.

The reach determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with the gaming state, for example, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state, and a reach determination table (time-saving reach) used in the time-saving state. decision table).

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (not generate reach)", which is the result of reach determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach).

As shown in FIG. 10 (C), the number of reach random number determination values determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" can be different between the reach determination table for non-time saving and the reach determination table for time saving. It is possible. In the following, the result of the reach judgment performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is called "with reach (generating reach)" is called "losing with reach", and "no reach ( It does not generate reach)” is sometimes called “no reach”. In addition, "losing without reach" is sometimes referred to as "losing", and "losing with reach" is sometimes referred to as "losing reach".

3-2-4. Special Figure Variation Pattern Judgment In the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, regardless of whether the result of the jackpot judgment is a big hit or a loss, for example, a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern Judgment table) is used to determine the variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) of the variable display of the special figure.

The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time, the so-called "scale", and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production (production contents), it is also possible to include identification information regarding the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the type and number of special figure variation patterns.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning caused by the special figure variation pattern determination was performed It is possible to associate with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and the 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.

And each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Specifically, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table is used when the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) and the time saving state used in the non-time saving state There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used when the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving state There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) can be 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 time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 1 pending number. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the number of special figure 2 reservations. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used for .

And, the variation display of the special figure of the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination is performed by the special figure display device 81 . After the variable display of the special figure, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the result of the variable special figure display (the result of the special symbol lottery), the variable display of the next special figure is not performed immediately, and the next special figure is continuously displayed. , a jackpot game is executed.

Also, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure variation performance as shown in the third column from the right of the table of FIGS. 11 and 12. Here, a typical production that constitutes the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern will be described.

There are normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle production as productions constituting the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production.

The normal fluctuation indicates that the stop-displayed performance symbols have started to fluctuate, and each one of the performance symbols is displayed variably at such a high speed that it is difficult to recognize, and the variable display of the special symbols has started. It is a performance to do. Then, the special figure fluctuation production related to the loss fluctuation without reach (the part from the start of the fluctuation of the production pattern to the stop of the fluctuation), and the part until the reach is established (confirmed) in the special figure fluctuation production where the reach occurs is normal fluctuation It may consist of

N reach, immediately after the reach is established (confirmed) through normal fluctuation, for example, the production pattern that constitutes the reach is temporarily stopped at that position for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). The production pattern slows down, and it is a production that fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The expectation of a big hit suggested by N reach is higher than normal variation and lower than L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special figure fluctuation performance ends with N reach, the remaining one performance pattern that fluctuates at the low speed is stopped. In the case of a loss, the remaining one production pattern is stopped with a production pattern different from the production pattern constituting the ready-to-win. When the special figure fluctuation performance is not completed with N reach, the remaining one performance pattern fluctuates again at high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach and SP reach while the reach is maintained.

The L reach can be executed both when a big win is made and when a loss is made, and is an effect suggesting whether or not a big win game state will be entered, suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win game state. Furthermore, the L reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer time than the N reach, suggesting that the expectation of the big win is higher than the N reach. Even in the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the production pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position that does not hinder the background image more than in the case of the N reach (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later). At the upper left of the display section 50a, in a state where the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the L-reach dedicated background image (the L-reach dedicated video is played). Note that in the L-reach mode, a 2DCG animation image is mainly displayed on the display section 50a. As for the content of the L reach, an image of a scene different from the game related to the SP reach, which will be described later, is displayed, such as special training for the main character to acquire a special move.

The SP reach can be executed both at the time of a big hit and at the time of a loss, and is an effect suggesting whether or not a big win game state will occur, suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win game state. Furthermore, the SP reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer period of time than the L reach, suggesting that the expectation of the big win is higher than the L reach. Even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the production pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position that does not hinder the background image more than in the case of the N reach (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later). At the upper left of the display section 50a, in a state where the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the SP reach-only background image (the SP reach-only video is played). In SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the effect contents of the SP reach, an image of a scene in which the team to which the main character belongs and the team to which the main character's rival belongs is displayed.

A battle production|presentation is production|presentation which can be performed, for example after a reach in a time-saving state, and is production|presentation which suggests that a big-hit expectation degree is higher than normal fluctuation|variation. Even in the battle production, the established reach is maintained, but the production patterns that make up the reach are reduced and predetermined positions (upper right of)), it switches to a background image dedicated to battle production (a video dedicated to battle production flows). Also, in the battle effect, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display section 50a.

In addition, in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and the "state where the reach is maintained" in the battle production, the production patterns constituting the reach in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle production are displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition to the state in which it is visible in the display unit 50a, for example, it includes a state in which the effect pattern constituting the reach is difficult or invisible for a predetermined period of time in relation to the dedicated background image. Also, the contents of normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the production that constitutes the special figure fluctuation production is not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

Further, as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern can be named by associating the big hit determination result and the effect contents of the special figure variation effect. . And the special-figure variation pattern related to the big hit may be collectively referred to as "big-hit variation", and the special-figure variation pattern related to the loss may be collectively referred to as "loss variation".

In addition, regardless of the jackpot determination result, the special figure variation pattern in which SP reach is performed is "SP reach variation", the special figure variation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L reach variation", and the special figure variation in N reach The special figure variation pattern that the production ends may be collectively referred to as "N reach variation". In addition, the loss variation with reach is sometimes referred to as “loss variation with reach”, and the loss variation without reach is collectively referred to as “normal loss variation”.

3-2-5. Look-ahead determination The pachinko gaming machine PY can perform look-ahead determination using a look-ahead determination table such as that shown in FIGS. be. The look-ahead determination table includes the type of starting opening related to the starting winning (first starting opening 11 / second starting opening 12), in other words, the type of special figure variably displayed according to the starting winning (special figure 1 / special figure 2). That is, in the look-ahead determination table, the first look-ahead determination table (FIG. 13) in the case where the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed by winning the first start opening 11, and the second start opening 12 is won and the special figure There is a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 14) for the case where 2 variable display is performed. The prefetching determination based on the first prefetching determination table is also referred to as "first prefetching determination", and the prefetching determination based on the second prefetching determination table is also referred to as "second prefetching determination".

The look-ahead determination table can also be associated with later-described game states (normal game state/high-probability high-base game state/low-probability high-base game state). That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (normal game state lookahead determination table) used in the normal game state and a lookahead determination table used in the high probability high base game state (high probability high base game state look-ahead determination table) and a look-ahead determination table used in the low-probability high-base game state (low-probability high-base game state look-ahead determination table).

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the high-probability high-base game state, and the first look-ahead determination table used in the low-probability high-base game state. The first look-ahead determination table used, the second look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state, the second look-ahead determination table used in the high-probability high-base game state, and the low-probability high-base game state and a second look-ahead determination table used for

In addition, by the prefetching determination using the prefetching determination table shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the special figure variation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure performed by the winning to the starting ports 11 and 12 is specified. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the look-ahead determination result before the variable display of the special figure based on the winning prize is performed. In the process of specifying the special figure variation pattern, the propriety of the jackpot is also specified as a look-ahead determination result.

And, the look-ahead judgment result containing the information about the special figure fluctuation pattern etc. is associated with the start winning command. As will be described later, the start winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a result of the prefetch determination along with its generation. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is specified as the prefetch determination result. For example, information on the type of jackpot symbol can also be included in the look-ahead determination result.

As described above, the special figure is variably displayed on the special figure display device 81 by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination. Then, in the variable display of the special symbols, when the big winning symbols are stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special symbol lottery), the variable display of the next special symbols is not carried out, and the big winning game is executed continuously. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Jackpot game The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the big winning port 14, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game. It includes an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending.

In addition, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. Also, hereinafter, the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) round game is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is also called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Then, the pachinko game machine PY controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table. The jackpot game control table can be set for each type of jackpot symbol. That is, it is possible to associate the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol type. One type or a plurality of types of jackpot games can be set.

The jackpot game control table stores elements (jackpot game components) that constitute the jackpot game. The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning opening 14 in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the big winning opening to be opened, and the time to close until the next opening. (closing time), opening time (opening time), and ending time (ending time).

Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY can control a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15(A), for example. That is, it is possible to set the types of jackpot games and jackpot game components for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. 15(A). Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 15(A) will be described.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol A (hereinafter also referred to as "first jackpot game"), 10 round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol B (hereinafter also referred to as "second jackpot game"), five round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the second jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol C (hereinafter also referred to as "third jackpot game"), five round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the third jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern D (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth jackpot game"), ten round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol E (hereinafter also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), round games are performed six times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern F (hereinafter also referred to as "sixth jackpot game"), six round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 6R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning port 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the sixth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning hole 14 elapses, The winning opening 14 is closed and the round game ends. Also, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be changed as appropriate.

Also, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 15(A), which type of jackpot game is executed is determined by the type of jackpot symbol, but the jackpot game is executed in a different method. You can do so. For example, a device that can be distributed to two winning ports is provided in the game area 6, and when one winning port is won, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed. Either a jackpot game consisting of more round games than the number or a jackpot game consisting of round games less than a predetermined number may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Game State Next, a game state that can be controlled by the pachinko game machine PY will be described. The pachinko game machine PY has a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is executed and a non-jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is not executed. The non-jackpot game state includes a normal game state, which is a basic base game state, and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. Elements that are "advantageous to the player" related to the specific game state include the probability of a big win and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 . That is, the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second start port 12 can be associated with the specific game state.

Advantageous to the player with regard to the probability of a big win means that the probability of a big win is higher than in the normal game state, and it becomes easier to win a big win. In addition, the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player when the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal game state, and the second starting port 12 is opened per unit time. It means it takes longer.

The specific game state includes a first specific game state in which both the jackpot probability and the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time are advantageous to the player, and a second specific game state in which only the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player. It is possible to set three types of a specific game state and a third specific game state in which only the open time per unit time of the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player. It should be noted that it is also possible to mount some of the three types of specific game states without mounting all of these three types of specific game states on the pachinko gaming machine PY.

Here, as a partial game state focusing on the jackpot probability, a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal game state and is advantageous to the player is called a "high-probability state". On the other hand, the state in which the jackpot probability is the normal probability in the normal game state and the jackpot probability is not advantageous to the player is called "normal probability state".

In addition, as a partial game state focusing on the opening time of the second start port 12 per unit time, a game state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal game state is a “time saving state”. Hey. On the other hand, the game state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal game state is called "non-time saving state". Here, the lengthening of the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time means that it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 . Therefore, the time-saving state can be positioned as a game state in which the easiness of winning a prize to the second start port 12 (the easiness of winning a prize to the second start port 12) is higher than in the normal game state and is advantageous to the player. .

Here, the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state will be described in detail. As described above, 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. That is, the time saving state is a state in which it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than the non-time saving state. Here, the specific method for making it easy to win the 2nd starting mouth 12 in a time saving state rather than a non-working time saving state is demonstrated.

For example, the time saving state can be made easier to win the second starting port 12 in the time saving state by making the normal figure fluctuation time easier to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state let it be decided. As a result, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time increases in the time saving state. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the normal drawing lottery per unit time The larger the number of executions, the longer the opening time of the electric tube 12D per unit time.

In addition, by setting the time saving state to a 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 possible to make it easier to win the second start port 12 in the time saving state. . For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is 5.0 in total in one auxiliary game. Open for seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the normal figure fluctuation time are the same, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time is equal, so once The longer the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game, the longer the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time.

Furthermore, by setting the time saving state to a state in which it is more likely to be determined as winning in the winning determination than in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier to win the second start port 12 in the time saving state. For example, as described above, in the non-time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 6600/65536 in the hit determination, whereas in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 59936/65536 in the hit determination. . In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the opening time and normal figure fluctuation time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the probability that it will be determined as a hit in the hit determination is high. , the number of hit determinations per unit time increases, so the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time increases.

Thus, in the time saving state, winning is easier than in the non-time saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. By satisfying the three conditions, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, and winning to the second starting port 12 can be facilitated. As a result, the so-called "base", which is the ratio of the number of balls won to the number of balls fired, is high. Therefore, in the time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed compared to the normal game state. That is, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time-saving state.

In addition, in a time saving state, you may make it meet only a one part condition, without meeting all the three conditions for opening time per unit time of the 2nd starting port 12 to become long. Ultimately, 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, and the winning to the second start port 12 should be facilitated.

Also, in the time saving state, such as making it easier to select a special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time compared to the non-time saving state, the number of times the special figure variable display is executed per unit time is small, or special The average of the figure fluctuation time may be made low. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure suspension is digested becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure suspension) is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In the following, each specific game state is associated with the content of the advantage for the player, the first specific game state is referred to as "high probability high base game state", and the second specific game state is referred to as "high probability low Base game state” and the third specific game state are also referred to as “low probability high base game state”. Furthermore, the normal game state is also referred to as "low probability low base game state".

Therefore, the low probability low base gaming state can be said to be a gaming state controlled in the normal probability state and non-time saving state. Similarly, the low probability high base game state is normal probability state and time saving state, the high probability low base game state is high probability state and non time saving state, and the high probability high base game state is high probability state and time saving state. It can be said that there is a game state.

Thus, the pachinko gaming machine PY can be controlled in a low-probability low-base game state, a low-probability high-base game state, a high-probability low-base game state, a high-probability high-base game state, and a jackpot game state. In the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is also advantageous to the player because the jackpot 14 is open for a long time and a large amount of game balls can be obtained. Therefore, the jackpot game state and the specific game state can also be called "advantageous game state" which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state.

The high-probability high-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state are game states that are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability state. be. In addition, the high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the ease of winning the second start port 12 is higher than the non-time-saving state. It is in play state. Furthermore, in the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the jackpot game state opens the jackpot 14 in which the number of prize balls per winning is greater than the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. It is a game state more advantageous to the player than the state.

Also, when the power of the pachinko game machine PY is turned on, the normal game state is set first. Also, the jackpot game state is set by performing the stop display of the jackpot symbols. On the other hand, the specific game state is set when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is executed. Next, the setting of the specific game state will be explained.

3-5. Setting of Game State upon End of Big Win Game The pachinko gaming machine PY can newly set a game state upon the end of the big win game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and progressed in a new game state. The duration of this game state can be set appropriately. For example, as a new game state, a specific game state can be continued until the next big hit is won. Also, it is possible to limit the period during which the specific game state can be continued.

When the duration of the specific game state is limited, the specific game state can be terminated when the end condition for the duration is met. Then, when the specific game state ends, the normal game state can be set. Further, as for the high-probability high-base game state, when the end condition is established, the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability low-base game state can be set. In this case, the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state may be continued until the next big win is won. Also, the same or different end conditions may be provided for the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state, and when the end condition is established, the normal game state may be set.

Also, the termination condition for the continuation period of the specific game state can be appropriately set. As the termination condition, for example, the number of executions of the special figure variable display can be set. In addition, not limited to the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the elapsed time after the jackpot game, the number of game balls shot after the jackpot game, the number of passages to the gate 13 after the jackpot game, or whether to end the specific game state An end condition can be set such as derivation of the result of termination in a lottery (so-called “drop lottery”) to determine whether or not. Furthermore, these elements may be set as the termination condition independently or may be set in combination.

These end conditions may be set identically for all specific game states that can be set after the jackpot game, or set for some of the specific game states that can be set. You can Furthermore, the end condition may be changed for each specific game state.

Furthermore, the game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot pattern type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. The game may be controlled by the state. Here, the high-probability high-base game state can be continued until a jackpot is won without providing an end condition. Furthermore, the game may be controlled in a low-probability high base game state after the end of the big-hit game relating to the big-hit symbol C and the big-hit symbol E. Here, an end condition can be provided for this low-probability high-base game state, and the end condition can be set to a special figure variable display of 100 times. It should be noted that the relationship between this jackpot type symbol and the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, presence/absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

Further, paying attention to the game profit of the jackpot, the jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state after the jackpot game is also called "high probability jackpot". Furthermore, a jackpot in which a game progresses in a high-probability state and a time-saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "probable variable jackpot". In addition, the jackpot in which the game progresses in the normal probability state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is also called "time saving jackpot".

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 32. FIG.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a probability variable production mode, a short working hours production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, a special figure variable display is performed in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure variable display and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Settings related to effects include setting the volume of sound output from the speaker 52, setting the brightness of the display section 50a, and setting the frequency of effects to be executed. It should be noted that the setting items related to effects can be set as appropriate. It is also possible to prevent the setting screen G101 from being displayed by the player's operation from the customer waiting demonstration video G100.

The normal production mode can be set in the "low probability low base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is in the normal game state. Further, it is possible to provide a plurality of subordinate production modes belonging to the normal production mode. For example, a first normal effect mode, a second normal effect mode, a third normal effect mode, and the like can be provided as lower-level effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode.

In addition, below, the production|presentation mode of the hierarchy of the lower rank which belongs to production|presentation mode is also called "production stage." Along with that, the first normal production mode is also called "first normal production stage", the second normal production mode is also called "second normal production stage", and the third normal production mode is also called "third normal production stage". Say. In addition, unless there are special circumstances, basically after the power of the pachinko machine PY is turned on, the production mode set when the special figure fluctuation display is started for the first time is the first normal production stage ( 1st normal production mode). However, the type of effect mode that is set first is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate.

When a plurality of production stages belonging to the normal production mode are provided in this manner, the production stages can be repeatedly switched in order when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set as appropriate. For example, the switching condition can be set so that the special figure variable effect is performed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot. Furthermore, as a switching condition, it is also possible to set that a specific effect such as a special figure variation effect based on SP reach loss variation is executed.

In addition, as will be described later, reach may occur in the special figure fluctuation production, but the special figure fluctuation production is established for the entire section of the special figure fluctuation production when the reach does not occur, and the reach when the reach occurs. It can be divided into a front part before the reach and a rear part after the reach is established when the reach occurs. The former part is composed of the above-mentioned "normal variation".

Then, in the front part of the first normal effect stage, the background image (FIG. 17A: first normal background image G111) mainly representing the scenery of the city is displayed on the display section 50a. In the front part of the second normal effect stage, the background image (FIG. 17B: second normal background image G112) mainly representing the ground of the baseball field is displayed on the display section 50a. In the front part of the third normal production stage, a background image (FIG. 17C: third normal background image G113) mainly representing the inside of the restaurant is displayed on the display section 50a. On the other hand, in the latter part of the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and in the normal effect mode A dedicated background image is displayed according to the type of reach.

The dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the normal production mode may be a background image common to the normal production mode regardless of the type of production stage, or may be a different background image for each production stage.

In addition, the normal production mode can be set even in the "high probability low base game state", and the normal production mode may be a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state. Alternatively, it may be set only in the "high-probability low base game state", a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be provided. Furthermore, in the low-probability low-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state that occur under certain conditions, a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be set.

The probability variation production mode can be set in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability high base game state. In the first part of the probability variation production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. . Also, in the latter part of the variable probability production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the variable probability production mode is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode can be set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is either the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability high-base game state, and is at least time-saving. It is a production mode indicating that it is in a state. In the former part of the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. . In addition, in the latter part of the time saving production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time saving production mode is displayed.

It should be noted that the time-saving production mode is set only in the low-probability high base game state, and can also be a production mode indicating that it is in the low-probability high base game state.

In addition, for either or any one of the variable probability production mode and the short production time production mode, as in the normal production mode, a plurality of production stages for the production mode are further provided, and when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the production stage is switched. You can do it.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot performance mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18A, an opening image G1 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and a right-hand shot image G2 prompting "right-hand shot" are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening production is displayed. In addition, during the opening, a background image (opening background image G200) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed on the display unit 50a as a jackpot opening effect in the background of the opening image G1 and the right-handed image G2. .

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, as shown in FIG. 18(B), during the round game in the jackpot game, the display unit 50a continuously displays the right shot image G2 from the opening and the round image indicating the number of rounds. A round effect is performed in which G3 and a number-of-balls image G4 suggesting the number of balls paid out are displayed. In addition, during the round game, as a round effect, the display unit 50a displays a background image (background for round An image G201) is displayed, and BGM corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is output from the speaker 52.例文帳に追加

Furthermore, during the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the display unit 50a indicates the ending image G5 indicating the production mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls. A jackpot ending production is performed in which a total winning ball number image G6 is displayed. In addition, during the ending, a background image (ending background image G202) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed in the background of the ending image G5 and the total number of winning balls image G6 on the display unit 50a as a jackpot ending effect. be done.

In the following, the jackpot opening effect, the round effect, and the jackpot ending effect are collectively referred to as "jackpot game effect" as the effect executed in the big win game. That is, a big hit game effect is performed in the big win effect mode.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko machine PY has a special figure variation pattern and a special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed.

In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variable display of performance symbols, the game stops after the performance symbols are varied. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. And, basically, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production design.

It should be noted that, in the special figure variation effect performed by the display unit 50a, it is possible to use an image other than the variation display of the effect symbol. Furthermore, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display unit 50a, a special effect device using various production devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board movable device 55, a first production button device 40, and a second production button device 41 It is possible to perform figure variation effects.

Next, the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a will be described in the special figure variation effect executed according to the special figure variable display. The production pattern is also identification information for indicating the special figure lottery result, and is provided in a plurality of types. In detail, one of the constituent elements of the performance design constitutes identification information for indicating the special figure lottery result, and a plurality of types of performance design are provided according to the difference in the identification information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19(A), it is possible to configure nine performance symbols by configuring the performance symbols from numbers 1 to 9. Then, the production design including the number "1" is set as the production design G10a. Similarly, the performance symbols including numbers "2" to "9" are designated as performance symbols G10b to G10e. For the sake of convenience, when dealing with individual production designs without distinction, they are collectively referred to as "production designs G10".

Also, the number portions of the production symbols G10c and G10g related to "3" and "7" are red, and "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and The number portions of the effect symbols G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i of "9" are blue. That is, a color is included in the component of the production pattern G10. It should be noted that the configuration of the production pattern G10 and what the identification information is set to may be changed as appropriate. For example, you may add other components, such as a character matched with each number, to the production|presentation design G10.

Next, the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol G10 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 19(B), the left side, the center and the right side of the display unit 50a are divided into three substantially evenly in the horizontal direction. It can be a region 50b3. A production design G10 is displayed in each of the left production design area 50b1, the middle production design area 50b2, and the right production design area 50b3.

Mainly, in the first stage part of the special figure fluctuation production, the production design G10 displayed in the left production design area 50b1 is collectively referred to as "left production design EZ1", and the production design G10 displayed in the middle production design area 50b2. The effect symbol G10 displayed in the right effect symbol area 50b3 is collectively referred to as "the middle effect symbol EZ2" and the "right effect symbol EZ3". That is, in the left production design area 50b1, the middle production design area 50b2, and the right production design area 50b3, the production design G10 consisting of the numbers 1 to 9 is commonly displayed, but the production design in the relative display position. When distinguishing G10, it is described as a left effect symbol EZ1, a middle effect symbol EZ2, and a right effect symbol EZ3.

In addition, as will be described later, in the special figure fluctuation production, the variation display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, but finally, the special figure lottery result (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type, reach determination result) is shown. The stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in the mode. Then, when notifying a big hit as a result of the special lottery, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed so that three performance symbols G10 with the same number are arranged side by side (so-called "double eyes"). Therefore, hereinafter, the effect pattern G10 composed of the same numbers constituting the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 stopped and displayed when informing a big win is referred to as a "big win effect pattern". For example, when the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed as "7.7.7", the jackpot production pattern is "production pattern G10g", and when they are stopped as "9.9.9", the jackpot production pattern is " production pattern G10i”. Further, the jackpot effect design may be abbreviated by the number included in the effect design. For example, if the jackpot performance pattern is "production pattern G10g", the jackpot production pattern is "7", and if the jackpot production pattern is "production pattern G10i", the jackpot production pattern is "9". In addition, as will be described later, in the special figure fluctuation production, the special figure lottery result is completely shown when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed. However, basically, in the middle of the special figure fluctuation production, before the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (temporary stop display). This is because the contents of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed once may be changed. For example, after the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode showing a certain jackpot (relatively disadvantageous to the player), they are changed to a mode showing another jackpot (relatively advantageous to the player). may be Therefore, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (before being changed) in such a manner that the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 initially indicate a big hit, the performance symbols G10 consisting of the same numbers constituting the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3. Also referred to as "jackpot effect pattern".

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation performance, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, but in the middle of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are the same number performance symbols G10. Reach may be performed with a temporary stop display (temporary stop display). As will be described later, the ready-to-win is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering a jackpot gaming state, and by performing the ready-to-win, the chance for the big win is increased. Therefore, the effect symbol G10 composed of the same numbers constituting the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 related to reach is called "ready-to-win effect symbol". For example, when the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the effect symbol G10a of "1", the ready-to-win effect symbol becomes "effect symbol G10a", and the temporary stop display is performed with the effect symbol G10a of "3". , the ready-to-win production pattern is "production pattern G10c". Further, the ready-to-win production pattern may be abbreviated by the number included in the production pattern. For example, if the ready-to-win performance symbol is "performance symbol G10a", the ready-to-win performance symbol is abbreviated as "1", and if the ready-to-win performance symbol is "performance symbol G10c", the ready-to-win performance symbol is abbreviated as "3".

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, a small pattern area 50c for variably displaying a small pattern can be provided in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end portion of the display portion 50a. In the small design area 50c, the small design can be variably displayed according to the variable display of the special symbol. The design of the small pattern can be appropriately set, but for example, the number part of the effect pattern G10 can be reduced as it is.

In addition, in FIG. 19(B), the left effect pattern region 50b1, the middle effect pattern region 50b2, the right effect pattern region 50b3, and the small pattern region 50c are indicated by dashed lines. These are shown to represent the ranges of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

In addition, as described above, there are normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects as effects that constitute the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect. Some of these are described here.

4-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started. Next, normal variation will be specifically described. As small patterns, a left small pattern KZ1, a medium and small pattern KZ2, and a right small pattern KZ3 corresponding to the left production pattern EZ1, the middle production pattern EZ2, and the right production pattern EZ3 are variably displayed in the small pattern region 50c.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20(A), in the display section 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol are displayed. When the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the pattern KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the variable display of the special figure is started, FIG. As shown in , the special figure fluctuation effect is started along with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the middle and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 is started.

The display mode of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 can be made different from the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. For example, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed by scrolling the respective performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed by scrolling the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. It is also possible to change the position one after another at a fixed position. Incidentally, the display mode of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 may be made the same.

Further, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed at a high speed immediately after the variable display is started. While the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed at high speed, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically background images such as the background images G111 to G114. is displayed with transparency for easy viewing.

Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is a special figure variation pattern of no reach loss (for example, normal loss variation), the end of the variable display of the special figure (special figure stop display), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in the losing eyes peculiar to the reachless losing (so-called "breaking eyes").

For the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. As shown in 20(D), the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. Temporarily stop (temporary stop) at the center position.

Finally, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) while lined up in the horizontal direction at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, are completely completed all at once, as shown in FIG. 20(F). , and the stop is confirmed (the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed). When the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) are completely stopped by loose stitches, that is, when the final stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, three small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is stopped all at once with the same loose stitches as the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed.

It should be noted that the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped means that the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 do not move greatly as in the case of scroll display, but sway slightly or reciprocate slightly on the spot. Say. Therefore, strictly speaking, the state in which the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed is different from the state in which the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed. A definitive stop indication may be broadly referred to as a “stop indication”. Also, in the example of FIG. 20, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the production patterns are stopped in the order of the left production pattern EZ1 → right production pattern EZ3 → middle production pattern EZ2, but the order of stopping ( method) is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

4-2-2. Reach Next, establishment of reach will be described. Even if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, N loss fluctuation) with reach, basically in the same manner as the case of no reach described above, in the display unit 50a, As shown in FIG. 21(A), the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 21(B), the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also started.

After that, after a predetermined period of time has passed, as shown in FIG. As shown in 21(D), the right performance symbols EZ3 related to the same number "5" are aligned horizontally at substantially the center position in the vertical direction and are temporarily stopped (provisionally stopped), and ready-to-win is established. When reach is established, an image (image suggesting reach establishment) G11 indicating that reach is established is displayed. Incidentally, even if the reach is established with the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 21, when the ready-to-win is established, the production symbols are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) in the order of the left production pattern EZ1 → the right production pattern EZ3, but the order (method) of the temporary stop is this. can be set as appropriate. Also, the number of the production pattern that constitutes the ready-to-win is not limited to "5". Further, the position for provisionally stopping (temporary stopping) is not limited to the substantially center position in the vertical direction. Also, the direction in which the performance symbols constituting the ready-to-win are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

In this way, the entire period of the special figure fluctuation production in the case of no reach loss and the interval from the start of the special figure fluctuation production to the establishment of the reach when reach occurs can be made normal fluctuation. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on the special figure variation pattern. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute various announcement effects such as a so-called "pseudo-continuation", a cut-in announcement, a line announcement, etc. until the ready-to-win is established. Alternatively, it is possible to plunge into a so-called "zone" until reach is established.

4-2-3. N reach The pachinko game machine PY can perform N reach when reach is established after normal variation. The N-reach is an effect suggesting that the lottery result of the special lottery may have been a "big win", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. Next, the N reach will be specifically described.

When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21(D), N reach is performed from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 22A, the state when the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N-reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22(B), the middle effect symbol EZ2 that is displayed (scrolled) at high speed in the normal mode gradually decelerates.

When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss variation), from the state where the reach is established, the middle production pattern EZ2 is provisionally at the vertical direction approximately center position Stop (temporary stop) at the end and stop display of the production pattern indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the middle production pattern consisting of numbers ("4" in FIG. 22 (C-1)) different from the numbers constituting the reach EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state. Stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed.

In addition, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) are completely stopped by the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, 3 The two small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped all at once with the same losing pattern with reach as the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3, and the stop display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. Note that the content of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

When the special figure fluctuation production does not end with N reach, as shown in FIG. Reach may develop (switch) to L reach or SP reach.

4-2-4. L reach Pachinko game machine PY can perform L reach after N reach. The L reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the special lottery being a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. It should be noted that even in the L reach, established reach is maintained, for example, as shown in FIG. Moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display portion 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display portion 50a) that does not overlap the small symbol area 50c in the portion 50a.

Further, at the start of the L reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a background image exclusively for the L reach (L reach background image G114) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The L-reach background image G114 is composed of a moving image in which a predetermined Three is deployed. The content of the story of the moving image related to the L-reach background image G114 can be set as appropriate, but in the basic embodiment, the main character confesses to a girl.

When the L-reach background image G114 is displayed, first, as shown in FIG. 23A, the scene starts with the main character waiting for a girl at a meeting place. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23B, a girl appears at the meeting place. At this time, at substantially the center of the display portion 50a, as the middle effect pattern EZ2, the effect pattern of the number "5" forming the reach and the effect pattern of the number "4" not forming the reach appear. Then, it rotates slowly so that it comes out from the back side to the front side and then returns to the back side.

While the production pattern of number "4" and the production pattern of number "5" are continuously rotated, the three related to the background image G114 for L reach advances. Then, as shown in FIG. 23(C), the main character confesses to the girl. At this time, at the approximate center of the display part 50a, the effect pattern of the number "5" which constitutes the reach and the effect pattern of the number "4" which does not constitute the reach mutually repel the opponent. collide with. Since the production pattern of the number "5" constitutes the reach, and the production pattern of the number "4" does not constitute the reach, the production pattern of the number "4" is flipped off and the production pattern of the number "5" is replaced. If it remains, the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating a big win is established, while when the performance symbol of the number "5" is flipped away and the performance symbol of the number "4" remains, the performance of the mode indicating reach loss. The stop display of the symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is established. Therefore, the scene of FIG. 23(C) is the final phase of the L-reach, and a production suggesting a big win (jackpot suggesting production) is executed or a production suggesting a loss (loss suggesting production) is executed. It constitutes a branch point (so-called “hit-lose branch point”) where it branches.

At the win-lose branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the special figure variable display is the jackpot variation (L jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. After the display, as shown in FIG. 24(B-1), the main character who is pleased with the successful confession is displayed, and the speaker 52 outputs a predetermined sound effect. At this time, together with the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 of the number "5" which constitute the reach, the medium effect pattern EZ2 of the number "5" which constitutes the reach is temporarily stopped at the center of the display part 50a. displayed in the form. That is, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big win.

The display of the main character who is pleased with the successful confession and the output of a predetermined sound effect form a big win suggestive presentation. After the big hit suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 24 (C-1), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in a manner indicating the big win.

On the other hand, after the winning branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a loss variation with reach (L loss variation), the background image G114 for L reach is displayed without a jackpot suggestion effect. As shown in 24(A-2), the display unit 50a displays a close-up of a girl with a sad expression, and then, as shown in FIG. 24(B-2), she fails to confess and is disappointed. A main character is displayed. At this time, along with the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 of the number "5" which constitutes the reach, the middle production pattern EZ2 of the number "5" which does not constitute the reach is temporarily stopped in the center of the display part 50a. is displayed. That is, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating reach-losing.

The display of the main character who has failed in confession and is disappointed constitutes a failure suggestive presentation. After the loss suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 24(C-2), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with the losing eyes for ready-to-win.

4-2-5. SP reach In addition, the pachinko game machine PY can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the special lottery being a "big win" is higher than the L reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. It should be noted that even in SP reach, established reach is maintained, for example, as shown in FIG. Moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display portion 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display portion 50a) that does not overlap the small symbol area 50c in the portion 50a.

Further, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 25A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (background image G115 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The SP reach background image G115 is composed of a moving image in which a predetermined Thule develops. The content of the story of the moving image related to the background image G115 for SP reach can be set as appropriate, but in the basic embodiment, the main character and an enemy character who are rivals of the main character face each other. ing. The main character is a baseball pitcher, and the enemy character is a baseball batter.

When the SP reach background image G115 is displayed, first, as shown in FIG. 25A, an enemy character appears, and then, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G11 indicating that SP reach has started is displayed. The SP reach start title image G11 is composed of a title image G11a representing the title of the SP reach "In FIG. be.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25C, a scene in which the main character and the enemy character are facing each other is displayed. After that, in the SP reach background image G115, as shown in FIG. 26A, the main character throws the ball, and as shown in FIG. As shown in C), the enemy character starts swinging the bat. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 26(D), the ball and the bat approach each other, and the confrontation between the main character and the enemy character comes to an end. This scene constitutes a branching point (win-lose branching point) at which the main character wins in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter, suggesting a big win, or loses, suggesting a loss.

After this win-lose branch point, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a big hit variation (SP jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. After winning the confrontation, as shown in FIG. 27(B-1), the main character strikes out the enemy character and yells on the mound, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. be done. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big win.

The display of the main character screaming after winning the confrontation and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute the big win suggestive presentation. After the big hit suggesting effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (C-1), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in a manner indicating the big win.

27 ( As shown in A-2), the enemy character hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 27(B-2), the main character is disappointed on the mound. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating reach loss.

The display of the main character who is disappointed after being defeated in the confrontation constitutes a failure-indicating effect. After the losing indication effect, as shown in FIG. 27(C-2), stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with the losing eyes for ready-to-win.

Next, the movable body production and the operation production performed in the special figure fluctuation production will be described. The movable body production and the operation production are the above-mentioned SP reach, L reach, and N reach, and even when they are performed as part of these productions in the form of being incorporated in the jackpot game production, etc., and independent of these productions. may be performed. First, the movable body production will be described.

4-3. Movable body effect The pachinko game machine PY is capable of performing a movable body effect involving the action of the movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure variation effect or a jackpot game effect. The movable body production is, for example, a production using a movable device such as the board movable device 55, and functions as a production that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit or development to SP reach.

For example, when the movable body production functions as a production that suggests development to SP reach, as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), the board movable device 55 is activated, and the board movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position in a front view, and held at that position for a predetermined time. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G13 associated with the operation of the board movable body 55k is also displayed on the entire display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, the effect image G13 is erased, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, it develops into SP reach. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation.

4-4. Operation Effect Next, the operation effect will be described. The pachinko game machine PY provides an operation promotion effect and an operation result effect according to the operation of the first effect button 40k, the second effect button 41k, etc. at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure fluctuation effect or a big hit game effect. It is possible to perform operation effects including The operation promotion performance is a performance that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result performance is a performance that is performed in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion performance. It works as a performance.

For example, as described above, when the hit-drop branch point is reached in L reach or SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the first effect button 40k is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period , as shown in FIG. 29A, an effect (operation prompting effect) for prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k is performed.

In the operation promotion effect, a first effect button operation promotion effect image G12 is displayed on the display section 50a. The first effect button operation promotion effect image G12 includes an image (operation target image) G12a representing the first effect button 40k to be operated, and an image (pressing An operation image) G12b and an image (operation valid period remaining time image) G12c representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (operation valid period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k.

Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G12c is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Note that FIG. 29B shows a state in which the effective operation period has occurred and 1/3 of the effective operation time has elapsed.

Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a jackpot variation (SP jackpot variation), after the first production button 40k is pressed in the operation valid period, or the first production button in the operation valid period After the remaining time of the operation valid period expires without the operation of 40k, the operation result presentation is performed.

As an operation result presentation, for example, as shown in FIG. rotates for a predetermined time. In this way, the operation result presentation also includes the movable body presentation. Further, at this time, an effect image G13 associated with the movement of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display section 50a as an operation result presentation. Then, as shown in FIG. 29(D), the effect image G13 is erased, the rotation of the rotating member 55k1 is stopped, and the board movable body 55k rises, thereby completing the operation result presentation. When the operation result production ends, a jackpot suggestion production is performed.

On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a reach loss variation (SP loss variation), even if the first production button 40k is pressed during the operation valid period, or the first production button 40k is pressed. Even if the remaining time of the performance button operation effective period expires without being performed, the operation result performance is not performed, and the failure suggesting performance is performed.

Note that the operation result presentation is not limited to the operation of the board movable device 55 and the display of the effect image G13, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation performance is not limited to the special figure variation performance, and can be executed in the big hit performance as well.

4-5. Look-Ahead Effect Next, a look-ahead effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display that is the target of the special figure reservation will be described. The pachinko game machine PY is capable of performing a look-ahead performance for the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension in which the big hit determination is not performed based on the result of the look-ahead determination at any timing of the special figure variation performance. . The look-ahead performance is a performance suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win with respect to the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve, and functions as a performance for expecting a big win from before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the reserve. As an example of the look-ahead effect, there is a pending change notice using a pending effect representing a special figure pending. Here, the suspension effect and the suspension change notice performed in the normal effect mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 30A, the suspension effect is performed in a suspension display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a substantially central section of the lower end of the display section 50a. The reserved display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the reserved display area 50d into four substantially evenly in the horizontal direction. That is, in the reservation display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are arranged in order from the left end to the right end.

In the first area 50d1, the special figure 1 variable display is performed first based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation, which occurs first among the special figure 1 reservations being reserved. A pending icon representing the special figure 1 pending is displayed. Similarly, in the second area 50d2 to the fourth area 50d4, based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation, which occurs second to fourth in the reserved special figure 1 reservation A hold icon representing the special figure 1 hold in which the special figure 1 variable display is performed in the 2nd to 4th is displayed.

In the following, the special figure 1 reservation corresponding to the reservation icon displayed in the first area 50d1 is referred to as "special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 1". Similarly, the second area 50d2, the third area 50d3, and the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the fourth area 50d4 "reserved order 2 special figure 1 hold", "reserved order 3 of It is called "special figure 1 reservation" and "special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 4". That is, for the existing special figure 1 reservation, it is called "reservation order 1" to "reservation order 4" in the order of occurrence.

A display area 50e is formed to the left of the reserved display area 50d. In the display area 50e, the icon representing the special figure 1 variable display currently being executed is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the icon displayed in the display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d. Although not included, the display of the pending icon and the display of the relevant icon are related, so hereinafter, the display of the pending icon and the display of the relevant icon will be collectively referred to as "holding effect". Also, the pending icon and the icon are collectively referred to as an "icon". Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation display during execution indicated by the icon is also referred to as "the fluctuation".

In FIG. 30(A), the reserved display area 50d and the display area 50e are indicated by dashed lines, and the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are indicated by broken lines. It is shown to show the range of the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 and the display area 50e, and is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the holding effect will be described. In the following description, variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is during the special figure 1 variable display (during the special figure variation production), and the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is "2". Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 30(B), in the first area 50d1 (not shown), the special figure 1 suspension that occurred first among the currently suspended special figure 1 suspension (reservation order 1 special figure 1 suspension) is displayed, and in the second region 50d2 (not shown), the special figure 1 suspension that occurred next to the special figure 1 suspension represented by the suspension icon HA2 (reservation order 2 A pending icon HA3 representing special figure 1 pending) is displayed. In addition, the icon HA1 representing the special figure 1 variable display currently being executed is displayed in the display area 50e (not shown). Note that the display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 30B is the normal mode.

In this way, in the suspension effect, they are displayed side by side from the left end of the suspension display area 50d to the right in the order in which the special figure 1 suspension has occurred. That is, the variable display of the reserved special symbols, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbols based on the special symbol related determination information stored in the special symbol suspension storage unit 105 is individually displayed with a suspension icon. be.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the icon HA1 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 suspension representing the suspension icon HA2, the suspension icon HA2 and the suspension icon HA3 are shifted. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 displayed in the first area 50d1 (not shown) moves to the display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA3 displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) moves to the display area 50e (not shown). to the first area 50d1. That is, the suspended icon HA2 and the suspended icon HA3 that have been displayed are shifted one by one to the left. This is because the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the pending icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 pending represented by the pending icon HA3 is the first special figure 1 pending among the currently pending special figures 1 pending. This is to adapt the pending icon HA2 and the pending icon HA3 to the situation in accordance with the fact that the special figure variable display is started next.

In addition, since the pending icon HA2 displayed in the display area 50e represents the special figure 1 variable display being executed, it becomes the icon HA2 when displayed in the display area 50e. That is, as a word before "icon", the icon displayed in the reserved display area 50d is "reserved", and the icon displayed in the display area 50e is "relevant". In other words, when the pending icon is displayed, if the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol is established for the special symbol pending indicated by the pending icon, the variable display of the special symbol related to the establishment of the starting condition is started. A corresponding pending icon is displayed as the icon.

When the reserved icon changes to the relevant icon, in other words, when the icon moves from the reserved display area 50d to the relevant display area 50e, the size of the icon may remain the same or may be enlarged. In FIG. 30(C), the icon is enlarged about twice as it moves from the reserved display area 50d to the display area 50e.

Then, from this situation, when the game ball enters the first start port 11 and special figure 1 suspension occurs, as shown in FIG. An icon HA4 is displayed in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown).

In this way, when the special figure 1-related random number is acquired by winning the first starting port 11, one common icon is displayed. This icon disappears when the special figure 1 variable display based on the winning prize ends, but while it is displayed, the state in which the special figure 1 variable display is placed (suspended state and running state) , it will exist under different names (pending icon and the icon in question).

By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes win/fail information and special figure variation pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY can display the pending icon in a normal mode or a special mode based on the win/fail information and the special figure variation pattern information. Displaying the suspension icon in a special mode is called "suspension notice".

When the display mode of the pending icon is a special mode, that is, when the pending notice is given, the player can expect to win a big win by variable display of the special pattern corresponding to the pending icon. Next, a specific example of a hold notice will be described. As a specific example of the pending notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon HA4 shown in FIG. 30(E) is the special mode.

As one type of pending notice, it becomes a special mode immediately after the pending icon is displayed. There are types. For example, as shown in FIG. 31(A), from the situation (situation of FIG. 30(D)) before the pending icon HA4 is displayed, the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, similarly to the case of FIG. 30(E), in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension, the suspension icon HA4 of the normal mode is displayed in the above-described second region 50d2 (not shown). In the drawing, the hold icon in the normal form appears to be completely stationary, but in reality, basically, even if it is made completely stationary, the display position does not move. It may be configured so as to sway lightly on the ground.

Then, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 31(B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 31(B)) (hold notice is performed). In the example of FIG. 31, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after being displayed, but it may be displayed in the special mode to eliminate the period of display in the normal mode.

As another type of pending notice, there is a pending notice type that becomes a special mode when the pending icon moves, in other words, a pending notice type in which a pending icon change notice is performed during the shift of the special figure 1 hold. For example, as shown in FIG. 32(A), from the situation (situation of FIG. 30(D)) before the pending icon HA4 is displayed, the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, as shown in FIG. 32(B), in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension, the second region 50d2 (not shown) of the normal mode (white in FIG. 32(B)) is displayed as the suspension icon HA4. to be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 32(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the icon HA2 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of special symbols (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 suspension represented by the suspension icon HA3, it is displayed in the first area 50d1 as shown in FIG. The reserved icon HA3 moves to the display area 50e (not shown), and the reserved icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 moves to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 32(D)) (hold notice is performed). .

Moreover, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of special modes related to the pending advance notice so that the degree of expectation for a big win differs depending on the type of the special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon is associated with the color of the pending icon, and white, green, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the pending icon. Here, white is the normal aspect and green, red, and gold are special aspects. The degree of expectation for a big win indicated by the display mode of the pending icon can be set to increase in the order of white<green<red<gold.

In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. In addition, the look-ahead effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA. It is possible to execute using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the operation by the device 55 . Furthermore, as the effect mode of the look-ahead effect, in addition to the effect mode that continues without interruption until the special figure fluctuation display is started after being executed, such as a pending icon change notice by the pending icon HA, the effect pattern is stopped. It is also possible to adopt an effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as each time the display is performed or each time the variable display of the effect symbols is started.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Game Control Main Processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 42. FIG. It should be noted that the flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. A plurality of processes in the flowchart can be executed in parallel or changed in execution order as appropriate within a range in which the contents of the processes are not inconsistent.

In addition, counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104 . The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes a game control main processing program shown in FIG. 33 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed.

The game control microcomputer 101 first performs permission setting for access to the game RAM 104 in the power-on process. As a result, information can be written to or read from the game RAM 104 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a RAM clear switch (not shown) mounted on the game control board 100 has been operated (whether it is ON or not). The RAM clear switch is basically an operating means that can be operated by a store clerk, and the game RAM 104 is cleared by operating the RAM clear switch.

If the RAM clear switch (not shown) is not operated, the game control microcomputer 101 then determines whether or not the power-off flag is ON. The power-off flag is a flag that indicates the occurrence of power-off, and is a flag that is turned on in power-off monitoring processing, which will be described later.

The game control microcomputer 101 calculates a checksum if the power interruption flag is ON, and compares this with the checksum calculated at the time of the power interruption. The checksum is calculated by regarding the game information stored in the game RAM 104 as numerical values.

If the checksum values match, the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are normal, and sets and manages the work area of the game RAM 104 when power is restored. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the game ROM 103 and set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag and performs power-on command setting processing.

In the power-on command setting process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a setting process for outputting a power-on command to the effect control board 120 after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed. Specifically, a timer is set for a predetermined time until the power-on command is output, and subtraction of the time set in the timer is started. When the subtracted value of the timer becomes "0", it means that the predetermined time has passed, so the power-on command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加As a result, the set power-on command is output to the effect control board 120 in the output process (S101) to be described later.

In addition, if the power-off flag is not ON, the game control microcomputer 101 may not be normally powered off, or if the RAM clear switch (not shown) is operated, the game control microcomputer 101 All game information stored in the RAM 104 is cleared. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 initializes the working area of the game RAM 104 . In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the RAM has been cleared to the effect control board 120, and performs power-on command setting processing.

After the power-on process, the game control microcomputer 101 prohibits an interrupt (S002), and executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), 1 is added to the counter value of various random numbers related to the normal symbol related determination information and the special symbol related determination information and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. At least part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). During the interruption permission, it is possible to execute the game control side timer interruption process (S005). The game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, until the next game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, by normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) Various random number counter values are updated repeatedly. It should be noted that, if an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 when the interrupt is disabled, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004). .

[Game control side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 captures the detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the surplus ball storage hole 35A, and uses it as the lower tray fullness data for the game. stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

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 game control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter value of various random numbers related to the general figure-related determination information and the special figure-related determination information includes the execution period of the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing ( After the end of S005), it is performed in both the period until the next game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107) and terminates the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. Further, as other processing (S107), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first start port 11, the prize ball counter for the second start port 12, the prize ball counter for the big winning port 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning port 10 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170.例文帳に追加Then, when a prize ball signal is transmitted, update processing is performed to subtract "1" from the prize ball counter associated with the signal.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the game control main processing until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next time, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec ), the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous game control side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. command etc.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. FIG. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If the game ball has not entered the general winning hole 10 (NO at S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if the game ball has entered the general winning hole 10 (YES at S201), a predetermined number of game balls General winning hole prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of the general winning hole 10 (“3” in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the general winning hole 10 .

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S203), whether or not the normal operation status = 1, which will be described later, in other words, whether either the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is being performed It is determined whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO at S204), proceed to step S207, and if the normal operation status is 1 (YES at S204), the counter value of the normal design random number counter (label-TRND-F) (S205), the obtained general pattern random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86 provided in the game RAM 104 (S206), and step S207 proceed to

In step S207, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 12a. If the game ball has not entered the second start port 12 (NO at S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has entered the second start port 12 (YES at S207), the predetermined A second starting hole prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second start hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the second start hole 12 (“2” in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the second start hole 12 .

Next, the special figure 2 reservation number (specifically, the number of the counter (special figure 2 reservation number counter) that counts the special figure 2 reservation number provided in the game RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more It is determined whether or not there is (S209). If the special figure 2 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S209), the process proceeds to step S214, but if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "4" or more (is less than "4") ( NO in S209), special figure 2 reservation number addition processing is performed (S210). In the special figure 2 reservation number addition process, "1" is added to the special figure 2 reservation number counter, and the special figure 2 reservation number indicated by the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is increased by "1".

Subsequently, special pattern random number counter (label - TRND-T), jackpot pattern type random number counter (label - TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label - TRND-RC) and special pattern variation pattern random number counter (label - TRND- HP) to acquire the special figure 2 related determination information consisting of, and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S211).

Next, a second prefetch determination process is performed (S212). In the second look-ahead determination process, the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (S213).

Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 11a. If the game ball has not entered the first start port 11 (NO at S214), the process proceeds to step S221, and if the game ball has entered the first start port 11 (YES at S214), the predetermined A first start opening prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S215). In the first start hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the first start hole 11 ("4" in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the first start hole 11.

Next, the special figure 1 reservation number (specifically, the number of the counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) that counts the number of special figure 1 reservations provided in the game RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more (S216). If the special figure 1 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the special figure 1 reservation number is not "4" or more (less than) (NO in S216 ), special figure 1 reservation number addition processing is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 reservation number addition process, "1" is added to the special figure 1 reservation number counter, and the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a is increased by "1".

Subsequently, special pattern random number counter (label - TRND-T), jackpot pattern type random number counter (label - TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label - TRND-RC) and special pattern variation pattern random number counter (label - TRND- HP) to acquire the special figure 1 related determination information consisting of, and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S218).

Next, a first prefetch determination process is performed (S219). In the first look-ahead determination process, the first look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservations in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (S220).

In step S221, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning hole 14, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a. When the game ball has not entered the big winning hole 14 (NO at S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and when the game ball has entered the big winning hole 14 (YES at S221) It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided big winning opening winning counter is equal to or greater than "11" (S222). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winning big winning openings 14 in one round game of the big winning game. It should be noted that the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game ends. In the basic embodiment, the specified winning number is set to "10". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

If the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is "11" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated, and the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "11" or more, that is, less than "11". If so (NO in S222), the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is incremented by "1" (S223), and the big winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), ending the sensor detection process. It should be noted that in the big winning hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the big winning hole 14 (“9” in the basic embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the big winning hole 14 .

A sensor other than the sensors 10a to 14a is provided as a sensor capable of detecting the game ball, and based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor, processes other than the processes shown in FIGS. 35 to 36 are performed. Also good.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a description will be given of normal operation processing relating to the control of the normal map display 82 and the electric chew 12D. As shown in FIG. 37, the processing relating to the normal map display 82 and the electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (steps). "Normal operation status=1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", normal design standby processing (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", normal design variation processing (S1103) is performed, When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. "Normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal design standby process (S1102), hit determination is performed based on the normal design random number stored in the normal design reservation storage unit 86. Further, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current game state, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined, and the normal pattern fluctuation display of the normal pattern fluctuation time corresponding to the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal pattern display 82. and change the normal operation status to "2". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation start command according to the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal pattern fluctuation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern fluctuation time has elapsed since the normal pattern fluctuation display being executed started (whether or not the normal pattern fluctuation display is terminated). If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has passed, the normal figure stop display is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The normal design determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed. In the normal pattern determination process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the normal pattern being executed started (whether to end the stop display of the normal pattern) or not), and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. If it is not a winning pattern (if the stopped normal pattern is a losing pattern), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the auxiliary game.

Auxiliary game control processing (S1105) is processing that is performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special action processing]
Next, the special operation processing regarding the control of the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, the processing relating to the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D is divided into five statuses (steps). "Special action status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "special action status" (S1501).

When the "special action status" is "1", the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502), and when the "special action status" is "2", the special symbol variation. Processing (S1503) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "3", a special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4", jackpot game control Processing (S1505) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "5", game state setting processing (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby when the special symbol variable display and the jackpot game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be detailed later.

Special design fluctuation processing (S1503) is the processing which is done when the special design is indicated fluctuatingly. The special symbol variation processing will be detailed later.

The special symbol determination process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special design confirmation processing will be described in detail later.

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. A game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game according to a jackpot game control table by performing jackpot game control processing. The special action status is changed to "5" when the jackpot game ends. In addition, when each round game is started, a round number specifying command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . Also, when all the round games are finished and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the jackpot pattern related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The state in which the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special action status "4" and controls the jackpot game is the "jackpot game state", and the fact that the special action status "4" is set is the "jackpot game state”.

The game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting the game state to be controlled after the big win game when the big win game ends. For example, when controlling in a high probability state after a jackpot game, a high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the high probability state. Furthermore, at this time, if the duration of the high-probability state is limited, the duration is also set. For example, if the end condition of the high probability state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number (hereinafter referred to as "high probability specified number of times") is set in the high probability remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104 . In addition, when controlling in the time saving state after the jackpot game, the time saving flag is turned ON in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the time saving state. Furthermore, at this time, when limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration is also set. For example, if the end condition of the time saving state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number (hereinafter referred to as "time saving prescribed number of times") is set to the time saving remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state command indicating a game state after the jackpot game in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the game state setting process.

[Special symbol standby process]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (S1601). If the special figure 2 pending number is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the special figure It is determined whether or not the number of 1 pending is "0" (S1608). And, if the special figure 1 pending number is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, It is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES at S1618), the special symbol waiting process is finished, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO at S1618), a customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , turns on the customer waiting flag (S1620), and ends the special symbol standby process.

Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" but the special figure 1 reservation number is not "0" (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related determination information, but the first start When there is one or more storage of special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to winning to mouth 11, special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) are performed.

In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the special symbol random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is read out first, and is based on the jackpot determination table associated with the game state. Then, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit determination).

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type random number is read out and the jackpot pattern type is determined based on the first jackpot pattern type determination table (jackpot pattern type determination). Then, the jackpot pattern data representing the jackpot pattern type is set in a special buffer provided in the game RAM 104, and the pattern designation command indicating the jackpot pattern type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加

Also, if the result of the big hit determination is "losing", the losing design data representing the losing is set in the special figure buffer, and the design designation command representing the losing is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current non-time saving state (S1651). If it is a non-time-saving state (YES in S1651), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time-saving state (S1652), then proceed to step S1654, If it is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1651), time-saving After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big win determination result is "big win". If it is not a big hit (NO in S1654), the process proceeds to step S1655, and if it is a big hit (YES in S1654), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (S1659), the process proceeds to step S1660.

In step S1655, the game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In the reach determination, the reach random number is read, and the reach random number is compared with the reach determination table corresponding to the current game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) to determine whether there is reach or not.

The game control microcomputer 101 then determines whether or not the result of reach determination in step S1655 is "with reach" (S1656). If there is a reach (YES in S1656), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss with reach from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658) Then proceed to step S1660, if there is no reach (NO in S1656), check the current special figure 1 pending number, step S1652 or step S1653 in either special figure 1 variation pattern determination table From select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss according to the number of special figure 1 reservations (S1657) and then proceed to step S1660.

The game control microcomputer 101, in step S1660, reads out the special figure variation pattern random number, and compares the special figure variation pattern random number to the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659, Perform special figure 1 variation pattern determination to determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 variation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 variation pattern to the output buffer (S1661), and special figure variation according to the determined special figure 1 variation pattern Time is set to the special action timer (S1662), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

It should be noted that the special action timer is updated by 4 ms in other processes in the game control side timer interrupt process. In addition, the special figure 1 variation start command to be set includes information on the type of special symbol (that it is special figure 1) and the special figure variation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) Contains information on the results (information on the special figure fluctuation pattern, including information on the presence or absence of reach and special figure fluctuation time).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 1 indicator 81a to start the variation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). .

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a to the side where it is read from the current position, and special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a To clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the first reservation in (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 reserved number counter (S1613), and changes the special figure 1 reserved number indicated by the special figure 1 reserved indicator 83a by decreasing it by "1" ( S1614), and changes the special action status to "2" (S1615).

The game control microcomputer 101 subsequently determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), and if it is ON (YES in S1616), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1617), and special symbol standby processing is performed. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is finished without executing step S1617.

Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, the storage of special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 is one or more If there is, special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are performed. Special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are basically the same processing content as special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) .

Special figure 2 determination processing (S1602), except that the table used in the jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination table, and the table used in the jackpot symbol type determination is the second jackpot symbol type determination table. Since it is the same processing as the special figure 1 determination processing (S1609), the description is omitted. Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) is basically the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process ( Since this is the same processing as in S1610), the description is omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 2 indicator 81b to start the variation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure variation pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b to the side where it is read from the current position, and special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b To clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the 4th reservation in (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 reservations are digested in the order they were reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 reserved number counter (S1606), and changes the special figure 2 reserved number indicated by the special figure 2 reserved indicator 83b by decreasing "1" (S1607 ), change the special action status to "2" (S1615), and proceed to step S1616.

In the basic embodiment as described above, the variable display of special symbols based on the special figure 1 reservation is performed only when the special figure 2 reservation is "0" (YES in S1601). That is, the digestion of Toku-zu 2 pending is executed with priority over the digestion of Toku-zu 1 pending. And in the basic embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 reservation makes it easier for the player to win a big winning pattern that is more profitable than the lottery based on the special figure 1 reservation. In addition, the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation may be executed with priority over the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation. In addition, the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation and the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation may be performed in the order in which the reservation occurred regardless of the type of special figure.

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbols, that is, whether the special symbol variation time set in the special action timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has passed (special It is determined whether or not the operation counter=0) (S1701). If the special symbol variation display is not terminated (NO at S1701), the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is terminated (YES at S1701), the special symbol variable display is performed on the special symbol display device 81. is terminated, and a special symbol corresponding to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or losing special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer at step S1602 or step S1609 is displayed (S1702).

Subsequently, a preset special figure determination time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special action timer (S1703), and a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol fluctuation display is finished is output to the buffer. (S1704), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbols in the special symbol determination process (S1504), that is, the special symbol determination time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special It is determined whether or not operation counter=0) (S1751). If the special symbol stop display is not terminated (NO in S1751), the special symbol determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol stop display is terminated (YES in S1751), the current normal probability state (high probability flag is OFF) (S1752).

If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), it proceeds to step S1757, and if it is in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), it is in the time saving state (the time saving flag is ON). It is determined whether or not (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time saving state (NO in S1753), it proceeds to step S1757. "1" is subtracted from the value of the time saving remaining number counter that measures the number of times (time saving remaining number of times) (S1754), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the time saving remaining number counter (time saving remaining number of times) is not "0" (NO in S1755), proceed to step S1757. YES), the time saving state is shifted to the non-working time saving state (the time saving flag is turned OFF) (S1756), and the process proceeds to step S1757.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 confirms the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1757), and determines whether or not the special symbol that is currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. (S1758). If it is not a jackpot pattern (NO in S1758), the special action status is changed to "1" (S1762), the special pattern determination process is finished, and if it is a jackpot pattern (YES in S1758), the gaming state is reset ( The normal game state is set.Specifically, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number counter and the time saving remaining number counter are set to "0" (S1759).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1760), changes the special action status to "4" (S1761), and ends the special symbol determination process. The game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table corresponding to the jackpot symbol type in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the jackpot game preparation process. In addition, a jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening corresponding to the stopped jackpot pattern is in progress is turned on in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (jackpot game starts) is set according to the type of the jackpot pattern. set the time from when the player is done to the start of one round) in the special action timer. Furthermore, according to the type of the jackpot pattern, an opening command (jackpot opening command) indicating the type of the jackpot pattern is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The opening command (jackpot opening command) corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol indicates that the jackpot game (jackpot game opening) corresponding to the type of the stop-displayed jackpot symbol is started.

6. Control of production by production control board 120 [Production control main processing]
Next, the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 43 to 47. FIG. It should be noted that the flowchart for controlling the effects described below is an example. A plurality of processes in the flowchart can be executed in parallel or changed in execution order as appropriate within a range in which the contents of the processes are not inconsistent.

Also, counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 below are provided in the RAM 124 for effect. The performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the performance control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the performance ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY is powered on.

As shown in the figure, in the effect control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. It should be noted that the random numbers for effect determination include various random numbers for determining the effect contents such as random numbers for stop symbol pattern determination and special figure variation effect pattern determination random numbers, which will be described later.

As an example of a method for updating the determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the production RAM 124 of the production control board 120 (for example, a special figure fluctuation production start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening production start command, a round production start, which will be described later) command, ending effect start command, etc.) to the image control board 140.

The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects), and the sub-drive board. Via 162, the frame lamp 53 is lit (executing various effects by light emission), and the board movable body 55k is operated (executing various effects by action). In addition, various effects include a special figure variation effect, a jackpot game effect (big hit opening effect, round effect, jackpot ending effect), a customer waiting effect, an operation effect, and a look-ahead effect.

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

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the receive buffer of the effect RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 1 ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 first performs input processing (S4101) in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates the first effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the first effect button sensor 40a. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates second effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the second effect button sensor 41a.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs the light emission data created in the light emission data creation process (S4203) in the 10ms timer interrupt process described later in order to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing suitable for the image effect. is output to the sub-drive board 162 . That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs mobile device control processing (S4103). In the movable device control process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates or outputs drive data (data for driving the movable board 55k) in order to drive the movable board 55k at a predetermined timing. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 drives the board movable body 55k in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs timer update processing (S4104). In the timer update process, various timers provided in the performance RAM 124, which will be described later, are updated in order to manage and control the time relating to various predetermined performances. In this process, the timer provided in the effect RAM 124 is updated by 1 msec.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4105), and ends the 1ms timer interrupt processing.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. Effect control microcomputer 121, in the 10ms timer interrupt process, first performs a received command analysis process for analyzing the command stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be described in detail in the basic embodiment described later.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S4202). In the audio control process, based on the effect content indicated by the special figure fluctuation effect data set in the effect RAM 124, etc., the audio data (data for controlling the output of the sound from the speaker 52) is created and sent to the audio control circuit 161. is output.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data creation processing (S4203). In the light emission data creation process, the light emission data is created based on the effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect data set in the effect RAM 124 and the like.

[Receive command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47. FIG. Production control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process, first, from the game control board 100 start winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) received or not, in other words, received starting winning command It is determined whether or not the data is stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES at S4301), it proceeds to step S4302.

In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs start winning process in response to the game ball winning the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12. FIG. In the start winning process, the received starting winning command is stored in the starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 in the RAM 124 for performance. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute a look-ahead effect indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit. The look-ahead effect includes, in addition to a pending notice of displaying a pending icon in a special mode, a continuous notice effect performed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of special symbols. When it is decided to execute these look-ahead effects, a look-ahead effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the pre-reading effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 outputs a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and the display section 50a of the image display device 50 performs a look-ahead effect using the image. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control according to the content of the prefetch effect indicated by the prefetch effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the image control board 140 is performing the prefetch effect by the image. A sound is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (performs the prefetch effect by the sound), and the frame lamp 53 is emitted via the sub-drive board 162 (performs the prefetch effect by light emission), and the board movable body It is possible to activate 55k (perform a look-ahead effect by action).

In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the design designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the design designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the design designation command is not received (NO at S4303), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4305. is stored in the pattern designation command storage unit 126 (S4304).

In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command is stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure fluctuation start command is not received (NO in S4305), while proceeding to step S4307, if the special figure fluctuation start command is received (YES in S4305), the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production are determined. , Special figure fluctuation production start processing (S4306) for starting the special figure fluctuation production is performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 first stores a special figure fluctuation start command in the special figure fluctuation start command storage unit 127 in the production RAM 124 in the special figure fluctuation production start processing. Next, based on the contents of the stop special figure indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4304 (type of jackpot symbol, loss special figure) and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command, the effect symbol EZ1 to be stopped and displayed to EZ3, and the stop symbol pattern determination table for determining the stop symbol to determine the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with special figures and special figure variation patterns. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special figure and the special figure variation pattern. In each stop design pattern determination table, a plurality of production designs EZ1 to EZ3 and small designs KZ1 to KZ3 have a random number value for stop design pattern determination (stop design pattern determination) so as to have a predetermined allocation rate (%). value) are distributed. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as the stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number.

The performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number with the selected stop symbol pattern table in the stop symbol pattern determination, and determines the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 to be stopped and displayed. Then, data representing the determined performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for performance. For example, a combination of performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so that the special figure variation pattern is a reach-less loss variation, so-called "separate eyes". In addition, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is reach and loss fluctuation, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same, and the middle production pattern EZ2 is different from them. A KZ3 combination is selected. Furthermore, if the special figure variation pattern is a big hit variation, a combination of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so that it becomes a so-called "double eye" according to the production mode and the type of the big hit pattern. .

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 selects a special figure fluctuation production pattern in which the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production are associated based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the staying production mode and the special figure fluctuation start command. A special figure variation performance pattern determination table for performing special figure variation performance pattern determination to be determined is selected. A plurality of special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. In each special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table, one or more special figure fluctuation production pattern has a random number value for special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment (special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment value) are distributed. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number counter as a special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment random number, and special figure based on the acquired special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment random number. Variation performance pattern determination is performed.

In the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination, the production control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number with the selected special figure fluctuation production pattern table, determines the special figure fluctuation production pattern, and determines. Data representing the special figure fluctuation production pattern (special figure fluctuation production pattern data) is set in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124, and a special figure fluctuation production start command indicating the special figure fluctuation production pattern is stored in the output buffer of the production RAM 124. set.

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined amount from the image ROM 142. The effect image is read out, and the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 performs a special figure variation effect by the image.

In addition, the special figure fluctuation production start command includes information regarding the production flow associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command. In addition to the special figure fluctuation production start command by the image performed by the image display device 50, the special figure fluctuation production by the sound output from the speaker 52, the special figure by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 53 The contents of the figure fluctuation production and the contents of the special figure fluctuation production by the action performed by the board movable body 55k are included.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, while the special figure fluctuation production by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed, the special figure fluctuation production contents indicated by the special figure fluctuation production start command transmitted to the image control board 140 In response, output the sound from the speaker 52 through the voice control circuit 161 (execute the special figure fluctuation effect by the sound), and emit the frame lamp 53 through the sub-drive board 162 (special figure by light emission (performs the variation performance), and operates the board movable body 55k (performs the special figure variation performance by the action).

In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is stored in the reception buffer. Production control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4307), while proceeding to step S4309, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4307), special figure fluctuation A special figure fluctuation production end process (S4308) for ending the production (stopping the variable display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 and performing stop display) is performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special figure fluctuation stop command in the special figure fluctuation production end processing, and appropriately ends the special figure fluctuation production based on the analysis result (production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and small pattern KZ1 To stop the fluctuation display of ~KZ3) set the special figure fluctuation effect end command to the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. When the image control board 140 receives the special figure variation effect end command, it ends the special figure variation effect being executed (stops the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 being changed).

In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command is stored in the reception buffer. If the game state command is not received (NO in S4309), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4311, and if the game state command is received (YES in S4309), the game state command is analyzed. , to specify the game state represented by the game state command, and perform a game state setting process for setting the game state (S4310).

The effect control microcomputer 121 sets a game state flag corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state command in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 in the game state setting process. For example, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “00H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the normal game state. Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “01H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the high probability high base game state. Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “02H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the low probability high base game state.

In step S4311, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer waiting command (NO at S4311), it proceeds to step S4313, and if it has received the customer waiting command (YES at S4311), the customer waiting production standby process is performed. (S4312), the received command analysis process ends.

In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the waiting time (customer waiting effect waiting time: for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect pattern to the start of the customer waiting effect as the customer waiting effect. Set a timer. Note that the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not this waiting time has passed. output buffer.

In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the jackpot opening command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the jackpot opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 does not receive the jackpot opening command (NO in S4313), it proceeds to step S4315, while if it receives the jackpot opening command (YES in S4313), it starts the opening of the jackpot game. The accompanying jackpot opening effect start processing is performed (S4314).

The performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the jackpot opening command in the jackpot opening performance start processing, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot opening performance corresponding to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed based on the analysis result. If determined and executed, the performance contents of the jackpot opening performance (jackpot opening performance pattern) are selected, and a jackpot opening performance start command for starting the jackpot opening performance in the selected jackpot opening performance pattern is stored in the performance RAM 124.例文帳に追加Set to output buffer.

In step S4315, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the round number designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the round number designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the round number designation command is not received (NO in S4315), while proceeding to step S4317, if the round number designation command is received (YES in S4315), the round production start processing is performed along with the start of the round game. (S4316).

In the round effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number designation command, determines whether or not to execute the round effect corresponding to the round game to be started from now on, and executes the round effect if it is to be executed. (round performance pattern) is selected, and a round performance start command corresponding to the selected round performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the ending command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the ending command is stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO at S4317), while ending the received command analysis process, if the ending command has been received (YES at S4317), the jackpot ending effect start processing accompanying the start of the jackpot game ending ( After performing S4318) and effect mode setting processing (S4319), the received command analysis processing ends.

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the ending command in the jackpot ending effect start processing, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending effect according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed from now on, and executes it. The performance contents of the jackpot ending performance (jackpot ending performance pattern) are selected, and a jackpot ending performance start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

In addition, in the effect mode setting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the effect mode after the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the jackpot pattern indicated by the ending command (the effect mode is set). control).

For example, when the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot pattern A or the jackpot pattern D, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the variable probability production mode suggesting a high probability high base game state. Then, a performance mode flag indicating the variable probability performance mode is turned on in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and a variable probability performance mode start command indicating setting of the variable probability performance mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance. When the probability variable effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. , the background image G120 for probability variation is displayed as the background image, and BGM for probability variation is output as BGM.

When the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern C, or jackpot pattern E, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects either a high-probability high-base game state or a low-probability high-base game state. Set a time-saving production mode that is difficult to determine or impossible to determine. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns ON the effect mode flag indicating the time saving effect mode in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and outputs a time saving effect mode start command indicating that the time saving effect mode is set to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. set to When the time-saving production mode start command set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. , the time saving background image G130 is displayed as the background image, and the time saving BGM is output as the BGM.

<First Embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment according to the present invention described above. In the following, as the first embodiment, mainly the points different from the basic embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as in the basic embodiment, or similarly corresponding configurations.

FIG. 48 is a front view of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 48, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a front door 23 different from the basic embodiment. The front door 23 of the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with speakers 52 having a structure different from that of the basic embodiment at the upper left corner and the upper right corner of the front door 23 . Further, a first effect button 40k that can be pushed downward is arranged in the center of the upper surface of the upper plate 34 in the left-right direction, and a second effect button 41k that can be pushed backward is arranged on the left side of the lower plate 35. are placed.

A frame lamp 53 having a structure different from that of the basic embodiment is arranged on the front door 23 of the pachinko game machine PY1. The frame lamp 53 includes a frame upper light emitting portion 53C arranged in the center in the left-right direction on the upper side of the transparent plate 23t of the front door 23, a frame left light emitting portion 53L arranged on the left side of the transparent plate 23t of the front door 23, and the front door. 23 includes a frame right light emitting portion 53R arranged on the right side of the transparent plate 23t. 48. The gray filled portion denoted by reference numeral 53 in FIG. 48 represents the light-emitting portion of the frame lamp 53 visible to the player.

The frame-top light-emitting portion 53C represents the characters “TEAMZ” and is formed to extend in the left-right direction as a whole. The left frame light emitting portion 53L and the right frame light emitting portion 53R are formed to intermittently extend in the vertical direction as a whole. The frame lamp 53 is partially intermittent, but as a whole, the light emitting portion of the left frame light emitting portion 53L, the light emitting portion of the upper frame light emitting portion 53C, and the light emitting portion of the right frame light emitting portion 53R are the light emitting portions of the transparent plate 23t. It is integrally formed so as to extend circumferentially along the edge.

By the way, the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first embodiment is composed of a so-called "1 type 2 type mixing machine". In one pachinko game machine PY1, when a special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of a game ball in the first starting port 11 as a trigger and a big win is won, a jackpot game in which the first big winning port 14 described later opens is performed. When a special figure 2 lottery is performed with the specification called "first type (so-called" digipachi type ")" to be executed and the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12, and a small hit is won, A small winning game in which the second large winning opening 15 described later is opened is executed, and the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 15 opened in the small winning game enters a specific area 16 (so-called “V zone”) described later. Specifications called "second type (so-called "feather monotype")" in which a jackpot game is executed when passing (so-called "V winning") are mixed.

Next, FIG. 49 shows a front view of the game board unit YU of the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 49, in the game area 6, there are a first big winning device 14D and a second big winning device 15D that can reversibly change between a state in which a game ball cannot win a prize and a state in which a game ball can win a prize. is provided. The first big winning device 14D corresponds to the big winning device 14D of the basic embodiment. Therefore, the first big winning device 14D is formed with a first big winning hole 14 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. 14 takes a closed mode and an open mode by the first AT opening/closing member 14k provided in the first big winning device 14D. Also, the first big winning device 14D is provided with a first big winning hole sensor 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 14 (winning a prize).

The second big winning device 15D is provided directly below the first big winning device 14D on the downstream side, and is partially configured in the same way as the first big winning device 14D. The second big winning device 15D is formed with a second big winning hole 15 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. , the second AT opening/closing member 15k provided in the second big winning device 15D takes a closed mode and an open mode. Further, the second big winning device 15D is provided with a second big winning hole sensor 15a for detecting that a game ball has entered (won) the second big winning hole 15. As shown in FIG.

In addition, in the first embodiment, 15 prize balls are paid out when the player enters the first big prize hole 14 . On the other hand, 15 prize balls are paid out with the winning to the second big prize opening 15.例文帳に追加

Next, the configuration of the portion of the game board 1 after the game ball has entered the second big winning hole 15 will be described. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the configuration of the part after the game ball has entered the second big winning hole 15 on the game board 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 50, as a configuration after the game ball has entered the second large prize winning port 15, a specific region 16 and a non-specific region 17 through which the game ball entering the second large prize winning port 15 can pass are provided. It is Further, a distribution member 16k capable of distributing the game ball entering the second big winning hole 15 to the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 is provided.

The distribution member 16k is configured to be movable back and forth by a distribution solenoid 16s (see FIG. 51). The distribution solenoid 16s is electrically connected to the game control microcomputer 101, and the game control microcomputer 101 can control the distribution solenoid 16s in a small winning game to be described later.

The game control microcomputer 101 advances and retreats the distribution member 16k using the distribution solenoid 16s, so that the game ball that has won the second prize winning opening 15 can pass through the specific area 16, It is possible to set either a second passing state in which a game ball that has won a prize in the second prize winning port 15 can pass through the non-specific area 17.例文帳に追加The sorting member 16k is normally held at the advanced position so as to be in the second passing state, and when executing the small winning game, it is retracted to the retracted position for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and enters the first passing state. Change. Details of the operation of the distribution member 16k in the small winning game will be described later.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided with a specific area sensor 16a (see FIG. 51) that detects game balls that have passed through the specific area 16 but does not detect game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 17. FIG. The specific area sensor 16 a is electrically connected to the game control microcomputer 101 , and outputs a signal to the game control board 100 indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 when detecting the game ball.

In addition, a transparent window (not shown) made of synthetic resin is provided in front of the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17, and the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 is displayed in the specific area 16 and the non-specific area. The player can visually recognize which of 17 the player has passed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the game control board 100 in the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. FIG. 51 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board 100 in the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 51, various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include a first AT solenoid 14s, a second AT solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s.

Game control board 100, 1st AT solenoid 14s, 2nd AT solenoid 15s, and for each of the distribution solenoid 16s, the 1st AT solenoid 14s, the second AT solenoid 15s, and signals for controlling the drive of the distribution solenoid 16s can be output.

The first AT solenoid 14s is connected to the first AT opening/closing member 14k, and the first AT opening/closing member 14k performs opening/closing operation by driving the first AT solenoid 14s. The second AT solenoid 15s is connected to the second AT opening/closing member 15k, and the second AT opening/closing member 15k performs opening/closing operation by driving the second AT solenoid 15s. The distribution solenoid 16s is connected to the distribution member 16k, and the distribution member 16k advances and retreats with respect to the front surface of the game board 1 by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

In addition, as various sensors connected to the game control board 100, the above-described first big winning hole sensor 14a, second big winning hole sensor 15a, and specific area sensor 16a can output signals to the game control board 100. It is connected.

Next, FIG. 52 shows a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board 120 side. As described above, the frame lamp 53 is connected to the effect control microcomputer 121 via the sub-drive board 162. More specifically, the frame lamp 53 includes the frame upper light emitting portion 53C, the frame left light emitting portion 53L, and the frame light emitting portion 53L. Equipped with a right light emitting portion 53R, the effect control microcomputer 121 individually controls the lighting of the frame upper light emitting portion 53C, the frame left light emitting portion 53L, and the frame right light emitting portion 53R. That is, the upper frame light emitting portion 53C, the left frame light emitting portion 53L, and the right frame light emitting portion 53R can emit light independently of each other.

The upper frame light emitting portion 53C, the left frame light emitting portion 53L, and the right frame light emitting portion 53R are provided with LEDs, and are configured to be capable of emitting white, yellow, blue, and red light. However, the light emission principle and possible light emission colors of the frame upper light emitting portion 53C, the frame left light emitting portion 53L, and the frame right light emitting portion 53R are not particularly limited, and may be changed as appropriate. Further, the specific shapes of the light emitting portions of the upper frame light emitting portion 53C, the left frame light emitting portion 53L, and the right frame light emitting portion 53R may be changed as appropriate.

Next, game states that can be controlled by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. In the pachinko game machine PY1, only one kind of normal probability state is set as the game state related to the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot determination. On the other hand, as a game state related to the winning ease of the second starting port 12, similarly to the basic embodiment, a non-time-saving state (low base state) and a time-saving state (high base state) are set. Therefore, hereinafter, the low-probability low-base game state is referred to as "normal game state", and the low-probability high-base game state is simply referred to as "time-saving state".

In the normal game state, the pachinko game machine PY1 is aimed to win the first start hole 11 and continues to shoot the game ball with a left-handed shot to win the first start hole 11. In the time saving state, It is configured so that it is easier to shoot the game ball with the right hand while aiming to make the game ball pass through the gate 13 and enter the second start hole 12 to win the second start hole 12. - 特許庁. Therefore, in the normal game state, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots a game ball that is appropriate for hitting to the left (the player does not suffer a disadvantage), and in the time-saving state, hitting to the right is appropriate (the player is inappropriate). This is an operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots a game ball (without receiving a profit).

Next, the jackpot determination according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 53(A) shows a configuration example of a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot determination according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 53 (A), as a jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination table (first jackpot determination table) according to special figure 1 used in jackpot determination (first jackpot determination) based on winning a prize to the first start port 11 ), and a jackpot determination table (second jackpot determination table) related to the special figure 2 used in jackpot determination (second jackpot determination) based on winning a prize to the second start port 12 are provided.

According to the first big win determination table, the first big win determination determines a big win or a loss. On the other hand, according to the second big win determination table, the second big win determination is determined to be a big win, a small win, or a loss. As will be described later, when it is determined to be a small hit in the second big hit determination, the stop display of the special figure 2 in the form of finally showing a small hit with the special figure 2 variable display is executed (predetermined result "small hit" is derived), and a small winning game is executed according to the stop display. Then, when the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 in the small winning game passes through the specific area 16, the big winning game is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53(A), in the first big win determination, the probability of being determined as a big win is set to 1/319. On the other hand, in the second big win determination, the probability of being determined as a big win is set to 1/319, and the probability of being determined as a small win is set to 80/319 (≈1/4). As in the basic embodiment, in each jackpot determination table, the judgment value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number judgment value) is shown in FIG. They are distributed as appropriate so as to achieve the selectivity shown. However, the selection rate for the big win and the selection rate for the small win are not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate. Also, in the first big win determination, a small win may be included as the big win determination result. Alternatively, in the second big win determination, the big win determination result may not include the big win.

Next, a jackpot symbol according to the first embodiment will be described. As described above, the jackpot pattern is a special pattern that suggests the type of jackpot as well as the winning of the jackpot. The jackpot pattern is determined by the jackpot pattern type determination, and the jackpot pattern type determination is performed using a jackpot pattern type determination table. FIG. 53B is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot symbol type determination table according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 53(B), three types of jackpot patterns, jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern B, and jackpot pattern C, are provided as the jackpot patterns of the special figure 1 . According to the jackpot pattern type determination table related to the special figure 1, the jackpot pattern A is selected with a probability of 10%, the jackpot pattern B is selected with a probability of 45%, and the jackpot pattern C is selected with a probability of 45%. In addition, as the special figure 2, one type of jackpot pattern, the jackpot pattern D, is provided. According to the jackpot design classification determination table according to the special figure 2, the jackpot design D is selected with a probability of 100%.

In addition, the number of the jackpot symbol types related to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 and the selection rate of each jackpot symbol type may be set as appropriate without being limited to the first embodiment. In addition, as for the small winning symbol, there may be a plurality of types like the big winning symbol, and the selection rate of each small winning symbol type may be appropriately set.

Next, a jackpot game according to the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the jackpot game is executed when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed, and the game ball that wins the second big prize opening 15 opened in the small hit game executed after the small hit pattern is stopped and displayed. It is executed when passing through the specific area 16 (V winning). Then, the jackpot game components constituting the jackpot game, in other words, the jackpot game control table for controlling the jackpot game, the types of the special symbols stopped and displayed, more specifically, the jackpot patterns that trigger the execution of the jackpot game. It is associated with the type and the type of the small hit symbol. FIG. 54(A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot game control table according to the first embodiment.

Even if the small winning symbols are stopped and displayed, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16, the big winning game is not executed. Therefore, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the direct execution trigger of the big winning game is that the game ball passes through the specific area 16, but if the game ball does not enter the second big winning port 15, the game ball will It is not possible to pass through the specific area 16, and the winning of the second large winning opening 15 can be realized by opening the second large winning opening 15, and the opening of the second large winning opening 15 is executed in a small winning game. Therefore, the stop display of the small winning pattern is also included in the execution opportunity of the big winning game.

Furthermore, hereinafter, stopping display of the small winning pattern will be referred to as "getting a small hit/become a small winning", and stopping display of the big winning pattern and passing the game ball through the specific area 16 will be referred to as "making a big hit". / It is sometimes called a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 54(A), the number of executions of the round game related to the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern A (hereinafter also referred to as "first jackpot game") is 8 times, corresponding to the jackpot pattern B The attached jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as “second jackpot game”) and the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern C (hereinafter also referred to as “third jackpot game”) are executed 4 times. The number of executions of the round game related to the jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth jackpot game") associated with the jackpot symbol D is 15 times. In addition, the number of executions of the round game related to the jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as “fifth jackpot game”) associated with the small hit symbol is 15 times. In addition, the fifth jackpot game is executed when the game ball passes through the specific region 16 in the small winning game and the small winning game ends.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the jackpot game components include the types of big winning openings to be opened. As shown in FIG. 54(A), regardless of the special symbol type, the first big winning opening 14 is set to open in all round games of all big winning games. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 54(A), regardless of the special symbol type, for all round games of all jackpot games, the number of openings of the first big winning opening 14 in the round game is set to 1, The time for each opening (opening time) is set to 29.5 seconds, and the time for closing after opening (closing time) is set to 2.0 seconds. In addition, closing time is not set for the last round game in each jackpot game. This is because, after the opening of the first big winning hole 14 related to the last round game is finished, the ending in which the first big winning hole 14 is kept closed is performed.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the opening time of all jackpot games (“OP time” in FIG. 54(A)) is set to 10.0 seconds regardless of the special symbol type, and the ending time of all jackpot games. (“ED time” in FIG. 54(A)) is set to 10.0 seconds.

In addition, the specific values related to the jackpot game components are not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the opening time and ending time may be set to different values according to the game state when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Also, the types of the big winning openings 14 and 15 to be opened may differ according to the order of the round game. Furthermore, depending on the order of the round game, the number of times the big winning holes 14 and 15 are opened, the total time the big winning holes 14 and 15 are opened in the round game, and the closure after opening the big winning holes 14 and 15 The relevant time (closing time) may be different. Further, according to the type of the small winning symbol, the number of times of execution of the round game in the big winning game and the total time during which the big winning openings 14 and 15 can be opened may be different.

Next, a small winning game according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the opening and closing of the big winning openings 14 and 15 in the small winning game using the small winning game control table. In the first embodiment, the small winning game control table is set in association with the game state (small winning game state) when the stop display of the small winning symbol that triggers the small winning game is performed. . In addition, there are a plurality of types of small winning symbols, and the small winning game control table may be set in association with the small winning game state and the type of small winning symbol. Also, the small winning game control table may be set in association with only the type of the small winning symbol.

The small winning game control table stores elements (small winning game constituent elements) that constitute a small winning game, particularly regarding opening and closing of the big winning openings 14 and 15 . The small winning game components include the type of the big winning mouth to be opened, the number of times the big winning mouth is opened in the small winning game, the opening time (opening pattern) related to each opening, and the time to close until the next opening (closing time) , opening (small per OP) time (opening time), and ending (small per ED) time (ending time). That is, the small winning game component is associated with the small winning game state. FIG. 54(B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a small winning game control table according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 54(B), the small winning game control table is associated with the small winning game state. That is, when the small winning game control table (normal small winning game control table) used when the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal game state, and when the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed in the time saving state There is a small hit game control table (small time saving game control table) used for.

In addition, below, the small winning game that is controlled and executed using the normal small winning game control table is referred to as "normal small winning game", and is controlled and executed using the time saving small winning game control table. The small winning game is referred to as "time saving small winning game".

As shown in FIG. 54(B), the opening of the second big winning opening 15 is performed once in all small winning games. The opening time of the second big winning opening 15 in each small winning game is 1.8 seconds. Also, the opening time of the normal small winning game is 10.0 seconds, and the ending time is 1.0 seconds. On the other hand, the opening time of the time saving small winning game is 2.0 seconds, and the ending time is 2.0 seconds.

Here, the details of the small winning game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55(A) is a time chart showing the flow of the normal small winning game, and FIG. 55(B) is a time chart showing the flow of the time saving small winning game.

As shown in FIG. 55(A), when the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed as the stop display of the special figure 2 in the normal game state, the normal small winning game is performed. Then, according to the start of the normal small winning game, opening (small winning OP) is first performed in which the closed state of the second big winning opening 15 is maintained. This small winning OP continues until 10.0 seconds have passed since the start of the normal small winning game, and when this small winning OP ends, the second large winning opening 15 opens (opening of the small winning). , the distribution member 16k is retracted to enter the first passage state. This small hit opening continues until 1.8 seconds have passed since the start of the opening, or until 10 game balls enter the second big winning hole 15, while the withdrawal of the distribution member 16k It continues until 0.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of the evacuation. Then, when the opening of the small win ends, the ending (small win ED) is performed in which the second big winning hole 15 is closed and the closed state is maintained. This small hit ED continues until 2.0 seconds have elapsed after the start of the small hit ED, and the normal small hit game ends when the small hit ED ends.

As shown in FIG. 55(B), when the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed as the stop display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, the time saving small winning game is performed. Then, according to the start of the time saving small winning game, the opening (small winning OP) in which the closed state of the second big winning opening 15 is held is performed first. This small winning OP continues until 2.0 seconds have elapsed after the start of the time-saving small winning game, and when the small winning OP ends, the second large winning opening 15 opens (opening of the small winning), The distribution member 16k is retracted to enter the first passage state. This small hit opening continues until 1.8 seconds have passed since the start of the opening, or until 10 game balls enter the second big winning hole 15, while the withdrawal of the distribution member 16k It continues until 0.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of the evacuation. Then, when the opening of the small win ends, the ending (small win ED) is performed in which the second big winning hole 15 is closed and the closed state is maintained. This small hit ED continues until 2.0 seconds have elapsed after the start of the small hit ED, and when the small hit ED ends, the time-saving small hit game ends.

In addition, during the normal small winning game and during the time saving small winning game, the game ball entering the second large winning opening 15 is in the first passage state, the distribution member 16 k is at the retracted position, so the non-specific area 17 On the other hand, in the second passage state, since the distribution member 16k is at the advanced position, it flows down on the distribution member 16k and passes through the non-specific region 17.例文帳に追加Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, a big winning game is performed according to the end of the small winning game.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the second big winning hole 15 during the small winning game, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls regardless of whether the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 or not. be

In this way, the first big winning opening 14 is opened in the big winning game, and the second big winning opening 15 is opened in the small winning game. When the player wins the first big prize hole 14, the player gets 15 prize balls, and when the player wins the second big prize hole 15, the player gets 15 prize balls. Here, since the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 is not opened when the big winning game or the small winning game is not executed, the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 cannot win prizes. However, it is possible to make the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 win. When the player wins the first start hole 11, the player gets four prize balls, and when the player wins the second start hole 12, the player gets two prize balls. Therefore, from the point of view of obtainable prize balls (in terms of ball output performance), the big win game and the small win game can be positioned as games that are more advantageous to the player than usual.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will explain the game state to be newly shifted with the end of the jackpot game, and the termination conditions related to each game state. In the first embodiment, the game state that newly shifts with the end of the jackpot game, and the end condition for each game state are associated with the special symbol caused by the jackpot game.

Also, the stop display of the jackpot pattern A and the stop display of the jackpot pattern A and the execution of the first jackpot game may be referred to as "jackpot 1". Similarly, the jackpot pattern B, the jackpot pattern C, and the jackpot pattern D are stop-displayed, and the jackpot pattern B, the jackpot pattern C, and the jackpot pattern D are stop-displayed for the second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, and the fourth jackpot. The execution of the game may be referred to as "jackpot 2", "jackpot 3", and "jackpot 4". Further, the game ball that has won the second big winning port 15 in the small winning game based on the stop display of the small winning symbol passes through the specific area 16, and the fact that the fifth big winning game is executed after the passage Also referred to as 5.

FIG. 56 shows a special symbol type (special symbol type) that triggers the occurrence of the big hit game when a big hit is made, a game state that shifts with the end of the big hit game corresponding to the special symbol type, and a game state. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the game state setting table showing the relationship with the end condition which concerns.

As shown in FIG. 56, when the types of special symbols that trigger the occurrence of the big hit are the big hit pattern A, the big hit pattern B, the big hit pattern D, and the small hit pattern, it corresponds to the special pattern type. With the end of the jackpot game (first jackpot game, second jackpot game, fourth jackpot game, fifth jackpot game), it shifts to a time saving state (low probability high base game state). An end condition is set in this time-saving state. The jackpot pattern A, the jackpot pattern B, the jackpot pattern D, and the end condition related to the jackpot pattern are configured by executing the special figure 2 variable display ten times. Therefore, the time-saving state that shifts with the end of the jackpot game executed after the jackpot pattern A, the jackpot pattern B, the jackpot pattern D, and the jackpot pattern are stopped and displayed is the special pattern without the jackpot game being executed. It can continue until the 2-variable display is executed 10 times.

Also, if the type of special symbol that triggers the occurrence of the big hit in the case of a big hit is the big hit design C, the normal game state ( low probability low base game state). And, no end condition is set in this normal game state.

In addition, when the special figure 1 lottery is performed based on the winning to the first starting port 11, the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/319. Then, when the jackpot pattern type determination determines the jackpot pattern A, the first jackpot game including eight round games is performed, and when the jackpot pattern type determination determines the jackpot patterns B and C, four times. A first jackpot game including a round game is performed. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 lottery is performed based on the winning to the second starting port 12, the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/319. Then, when the jackpot pattern type determination determines the jackpot pattern D, the fourth jackpot game including 15 round games is performed. Furthermore, when the special figure 2 lottery is performed, a small hit is won with a probability of about 1/4. Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small winning game, the fifth big winning game including 15 round games is performed. Therefore, it can be said that the special figure 2 lottery is more advantageous to the player than the special figure 1 lottery in terms of the number of obtainable prize balls.

In addition, according to the end of the first jackpot game based on the special figure 1 lottery and the third jackpot game, the number of times of the time saving specified number of times moves to a time saving state of 10 times, while the second jackpot game based on the special figure 2 lottery , and according to the end of the fifth jackpot game, the prescribed number of times of shortening of working hours shifts to a shortening of working hours state of 10 times. In addition, according to the end of the second jackpot game based on the special figure 1 lottery, it shifts to the normal game state, and according to the end of the jackpot game based on the special figure 2 lottery, it shifts to the normal game state. never. Therefore, it can be said that the special figure 2 lottery is more advantageous to the player than the special figure 1 lottery is performed from the viewpoint of the game state that shifts after the jackpot game.

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the time saving state may occur due to an occurrence opportunity different from the jackpot. The occurrence opportunity other than this jackpot is that the special figure variable display is executed a specific number of times without a jackpot in the normal game state. The trigger for the occurrence of this time saving state is called "ceiling arrival", and the time saving state caused by reaching the ceiling is called "ceiling time saving". On the other hand, the time saving state caused by the big hit is called "big hit time saving". In addition, the specific number of times, which is the number of executions of the special figure variable display related to the ceiling time saving, is sometimes referred to as "ceiling", and in the first embodiment, the specific number of times related to the ceiling time saving is set to 800 times.

In addition, the end condition of the ceiling time saving is that the special figure 2 variable display is executed 900 times without hitting the jackpot. That is, the ceiling time saving can be continued until the special figure 2 variable display is executed 900 times without hitting the jackpot, and the time saving prescribed number of times related to the ceiling time saving is 900 times.

In addition, as the production mode in the first embodiment, the production is executed by the normal production mode that suggests that it is in the normal game state in the normal game state, and in the big hit time reduction, the time reduction production that suggests that the big hit is short time Effects are executed depending on the mode, and basically, in the ceiling time saving, the effect is executed by the ceiling effect mode suggesting that the ceiling time saving is performed.

In the normal effect mode, as described above, except when SP reach or L reach is being performed, basically, the normal background images G111 to G113 are displayed on the display unit 50a, and the normal BGM is played from the speaker 52. output. In the time saving effect mode, basically, the time saving background image G130 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time saving BGM is output from the speaker 52, except when the later-described story reach is executed. In the ceiling effect mode, the ceiling background image G140 is basically displayed on the display section 50a and the ceiling BGM is output from the speaker 52 except for a specific period described later.

Next, a special figure variation pattern determination and a special figure variation pattern according to the first embodiment will be described. Special figure variation pattern determination is performed based on a special figure variation pattern determination table. The special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, special figure 2 variation pattern determination table) is a special figure variation pattern determination table used when the normal game state and a special figure used when the time saving state It is divided into a fluctuation pattern determination table.

In the following, the special figure variation pattern determination table used in the normal game state is referred to as the "normal special figure variation pattern determination table", and the special figure variation pattern determination table used in the time saving state is referred to as the "time saving It is called "special figure variation pattern determination table". Also, in the normal special figure variation pattern determination table, the one related to the special figure 1 is called the "normal special figure 1 variation pattern determination table", and the one related to the special figure 2 is called the "normal special figure 2 variation pattern determination table". called. Similarly, in the time-saving special figure variation pattern determination table, the one related to special figure 1 is called "time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table", and the one relating to special figure 2 is called "time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table". called.

Furthermore, in the time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table, when the special figure 2 variable display other than the first special figure 2 variable display that is used at the time of the first special figure 2 variable display that has become a big hit game time reduction There are those that are used and those that are used when the ceiling is short. In the following, what is used at the time of the first special figure 2 variable display that has become a short time jackpot is referred to as a "special big hit short time special figure 2 variation pattern determination table", and the first special figure 2 variable display that has become a short time jackpot The one used at the time is called "normal jackpot time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table", and the one used at the time of ceiling time saving is referred to as "ceiling time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table".

Fig. 57 (A) is a configuration example of a time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, Fig. 57 (B) is a configuration example of a normal jackpot time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table, Fig. 57 (C) is a special jackpot It is a configuration example of the time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 57 (D) is a configuration example of the ceiling time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. In addition, the normal special figure 1 variation pattern determination table is configured in the same manner as the part of the non-time saving state of the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table of FIG. 11 in the basic embodiment. Therefore, illustration and description of the normal special figure 1 variation pattern determination table are omitted. Also, illustration and description of the normal special figure 2 variation pattern determination table are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 57 (A), the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table further includes a time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot determination result "jackpot", and the jackpot determination result "loss" There is a time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table associated with.

The time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table related to the jackpot is configured so that one type of special figure variation pattern (THP21) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 10 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the blessing production described later is executed, and this special figure fluctuation pattern is called "special 1 blessing It is called “jackpot variation”. In addition, the time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern decision table which relates to loss, one kind of special figure fluctuation pattern (THP22) is formed selectably. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 3 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode showing the loss as it is after the normal fluctuation is performed. We call this special figure variation pattern "Special 1 shortened loss variation".

As shown in FIG. 57(B), the normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table further includes a jackpot decision result "jackpot" and a normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot determination The normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the result "small hit", and the normal jackpot time-saving feature associated with the jackpot determination result "losing" and reach determination "with reach" (losing with reach) There is a variation pattern determination table in FIG. 2 and a normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot determination result “losing” and the reach determination “no reach” (no reach).

The normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the jackpot is configured so that one type of special figure variation pattern (THP71) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 60 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, normal fluctuation → reach establishment → story reach are sequentially executed, and this special figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as "story jackpot variation". The normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the small hit is configured so that one type of special figure variation pattern (THP73) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 60 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation effect based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, normal fluctuation → reach establishment → story reach are sequentially executed as in the case of story jackpot fluctuation. And, this special figure variation pattern is called "story small hit variation".

In addition, story reach is a reach effect that is performed in a state where reach is established like SP reach and L reach, and in story reach, like SP reach and L reach, a video in which a predetermined story is developed (animation) is displayed on the entire display unit 50a.

The normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to reach loss is configured so that two types of special figure variation patterns (THP75, THP76) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to the first (THP75) of the two kinds of special figure fluctuation patterns is 50 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the story big hit fluctuation and the story small hit fluctuation As in the case, normal variation → reach established → story reach is sequentially executed, this special figure variation pattern is referred to as "story loss variation". In addition, the special figure fluctuation time related to the second (THP76) of the two types of special figure fluctuation patterns related to reach loss is 10 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, normal fluctuation After that, a general so-called "reach inciting effect" is executed to incite whether or not the reach is established using the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3. The stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, and this special figure variation pattern is referred to as "reach loss variation". In addition, in the normal jackpot time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to reach loss, it is determined as story loss variation with a probability of 30%, and is determined as reach loss variation with a probability of 70%.

Note that, hereinafter, the story big winning variation and the story small winning variation may be referred to as "story winning variation". In addition, story big hit fluctuation, story small hit fluctuation, and story losing fluctuation may be referred to as "story reach fluctuation".

The normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to reach no loss is configured so that one type of special figure variation pattern (THP77) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 3 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode showing the loss as it is after the normal fluctuation is performed. We call this special figure variation pattern "special 2 shortened loss variation".

As shown in FIG. 57 (C), the special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table further includes a special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot determination result "jackpot", and a jackpot determination A special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the result "small hit" and a special jackpot time-saving feature associated with the jackpot determination result "losing" and reach determination "with reach" (losing with reach) There is a variation pattern determination table and a special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot determination result “loss” and the reach determination “no reach” (no reach loss).

The special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table relating to the jackpot is configured so that two types of special figure variation patterns (THP71, THP72) can be selected. The first (THP71) of the two types of special figure variation patterns is "story jackpot variation". In addition, the special figure fluctuation time related to the second (THP72) of the two types of special figure fluctuation patterns related to the jackpot is 20 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the special production described later is performed, and this special figure variation pattern is referred to as "special jackpot variation". In addition, in the special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the jackpot, the story jackpot variation is determined with a probability of 80%, and the special jackpot variation is determined with a probability of 20%.

The special big hit time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the small hit is configured so that two types of special figure variation patterns (THP73, THP74) can be selected. The first (THP73) of the two types of special figure variation patterns is "story small hit variation". In addition, the special figure fluctuation time related to the second (THP74) of the two types of special figure fluctuation patterns related to the small hit is 20 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the special Production is performed, and this special figure variation pattern is referred to as "special small per variation". In addition, in the special big hit time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the small hit, it is determined as a story big hit variation with a probability of 80%, and is determined as a special big hit variation with a probability of 20%.

In addition, the special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to reach loss is configured in the same way as the normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to reach loss. In addition, the special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to reachless loss is configured in the same way as the normal jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to reachless loss. Also, hereinafter, the special big hit fluctuation and the special small hit fluctuation may be referred to as "special hit fluctuation".

As shown in FIG. 57 (D), the ceiling time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table further includes a ceiling time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the jackpot determination result "jackpot", and a jackpot determination result " There is a ceiling time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with "small hit" and a ceiling time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table associated with the big hit determination result "losing".

The ceiling time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the jackpot is configured so that one type of special figure variation pattern (THP78) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 10 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the blessing production described later is executed, and this special figure fluctuation pattern is called "special 2 blessing It is called “jackpot variation”. In addition, the ceiling time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the small hit is configured so that one type of special figure variation pattern (THP79) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 10 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the blessing production described later is executed, and this special figure fluctuation pattern is called "special 2 blessing It is called "small hit fluctuation". Furthermore, the ceiling time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the loss is configured so that one type of special figure variation pattern (THP77) can be selected. The special figure fluctuation time related to this special figure fluctuation pattern is 3 seconds, and in the special figure fluctuation production based on this special figure fluctuation pattern, the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode showing the loss as it is after the normal fluctuation is performed. We call this special figure variation pattern "special 2 shortened loss variation".

It should be noted that the special 1 blessing jackpot variation and the second blessing jackpot variation differ only in the type of starting port (first starting port 11, second starting port 12) as information possessed by the special pattern variation pattern, and the special The production contents of the blessing production executed in the special figure fluctuation production based on the figure fluctuation pattern are the same. In addition, the special 2 blessing jackpot fluctuation and the second blessing small hit fluctuation differ only in the jackpot determination results (jackpot, small hit) as information possessed by the special figure fluctuation pattern, and the special figure based on the special figure fluctuation pattern The performance contents of the blessing performance executed in the variable performance are the same. Therefore, hereinafter, special 1 blessing jackpot variation, special 2 blessing jackpot variation, and special 2 blessing jackpot variation may be referred to as “blessing winning variation”.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in each special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the time saving state, in the case of a big hit and a small hit, so that a special figure variation pattern that generates the same production flow is selected It is configured. Simply comparing the fourth big winning game and the small winning game according to the special figure 2, the fourth big winning game is more advantageous to the player in terms of the number of prize balls that can be obtained, but basically is configured so that the game ball passes through the specific area 16 when the game ball is hit to the right in the small hit game and the game ball continues to be fired. As a basic route when a winning game is executed), a fifth jackpot game having the same prize ball performance as the fourth jackpot game is executed, and furthermore, the same after the fourth jackpot game and after the fifth jackpot game. This is because the big hit and the small hit according to the special figure 2 are substantially the same in terms of the degree of advantage for the player. Although detailed explanation is omitted, in the special figure fluctuation effect according to the special figure 2 variable display, when the big hit pattern is stopped and displayed with the special figure 2 variable display When the small hit pattern is stopped and displayed , the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the same predetermined mode (double eyes).

Furthermore, for the special figure 1 variation display, the special figure variation time in the case of a jackpot in the time saving state is 10 seconds, and the special figure variation time in the case of loss in the time saving state is 3 seconds. In addition, regarding the special figure 2 variation display, the special figure variation time is 10 seconds in the case of a big hit in the ceiling time reduction and the special figure variation time in the case of a small hit, and the special figure variation time in the case of loss in the time reduction state is 3 seconds. . Therefore, in the ceiling time reduction, the special figure fluctuation time is shorter overall than the normal game state in which the special figure 1 fluctuation display is obviously executed (see FIG. 11).

Next, processing performed by the game control microcomputer 101, which is largely different from the basic embodiment, and processing which is not performed in the basic embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the content of the processing described below is an example, and the content is not limited thereto.

First, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. FIG. 58 shows a flowchart of game control side timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 58, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special operation processing (S106) in the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) described in the basic embodiment in the same manner as in the basic embodiment. . After the special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 101 performs specific area control process as step S107. After the specific area control process (S107), other processes (S107) in the basic embodiment are performed as step S108.

In the specific area control process (S107), the game control microcomputer 101 opens and closes the specific area 16 in the small winning game based on the game state, specifically based on whether it is a normal game state or a time saving state. In other words, a process of controlling the operation of the distribution member 16k is performed. As will be described later, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a special action status "6" when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, when the special action status "6" is set, the game control microcomputer 101 opens and closes the specific area 16 in the specific area control process (S107) based on the start time of the small winning game. Opening and closing of the specific area 16 (operation of the distribution member 16k) is controlled so that the time chart of the small winning game shown in 55 is realized.

Next, the sensor detection processing (S104) will be described. However, the game control microcomputer 101 performs steps up to step S220 in the sensor detection process (S104) described in the basic embodiment in the same manner as in the basic embodiment. Therefore, processing after step S220 will be described. FIG. 59 shows a flowchart of the sensor detection process according to the first embodiment, showing the part after step S220.

In step S221, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 14, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first big winning hole sensor 14a. The game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S225 when the game ball has not entered the first large winning hole 14 (NO in S221), and when the game ball has entered the first large winning hole 14 ( YES in S221), in step S222, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter provided in the game RAM 104 is "11" or more.

The big winning opening prize counter is a counter for counting the number of first big winning openings 14 and second big winning openings 15 won in one round game of the big winning game or one small winning game. . The big winning opening winning counter is cleared by the game control microcomputer 101 when each round game of the big winning game ends or when one small winning game ends. In the first embodiment, the number (AT winning prescribed number) that is allowed to win the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 in one round game and one small winning game It is set to "10". Therefore, the process of step S222 and step S226, which will be described later, are performed.

If the counter value of the large winning opening winning counter is "11" or more (YES in S222), the game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S225 and determines that the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "11" or more. , is less than "11" (NO in S222), in step S223, "1" is added to the counter value of the big winning opening prize counter, and in step S224, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. A first big winning hole prize ball process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S225. In the first big winning hole prize ball processing, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the prize ball counter for the first big winning hole 14 in the number of prize balls (first In the embodiment, "15") is added, and a command (first big prize winning command) indicating that the first big prize winning port 14 has been won is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

In step S225, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second big winning hole 15, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second big winning hole sensor 15a. The game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S229 when the game ball has not won the second big winning hole 15 (NO in S225), and when the game ball has won the second big winning hole 15 ( YES in S225), in step S226, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter provided in the game RAM 104 is "11" or more.

When the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is "11" or more (YES in S226), the game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S229, and determines that the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "11" or more. , is less than "11" (NO in S226), in step S227, "1" is added to the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter, and in step S228, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. A second big winning hole award ball process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S229. In the second big winning hole prize ball processing, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the prize ball counter for the second big winning hole 15 in the number of prize balls (first In the embodiment, "15") is added, and a command (second big prize winning command) indicating that the second big prize winning port 15 has been won is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

In step S229, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 16a. The game control microcomputer 101 ends the sensor detection process as it is when the game ball has not passed through the specific area 16 (NO in S229), and when the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 (YES in S229). ), in step S230, a specific area passage flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 is turned ON in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and in step S231, a specific area indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 is set. The area pass command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the sensor detection process is terminated.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the first large winning opening winning command, the second large winning opening winning command, and the specific area passing command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to the effect control board in the output process of step S101. 120. The production control board 120 (production control microcomputer 121) receives the first large winning opening winning command, the second large winning opening winning command, and the specific area passing command, so that the winning to the first large winning opening 14, It recognizes that the game ball has won a prize in the second big prize hole 15 and the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 .

Next, special action processing according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 60 shows a flowchart of special action processing according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 60, in the special action process according to the first embodiment, the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83, the first big winning device 14D, and the second big winning device 15D are processed in 6 It is divided into two statuses (stages). "Special action status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6" is assigned to each of these statuses.

When the "special action status" is "1", the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502), and when the "special action status" is "2", the special symbol variation. Processing (S1503) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "3", a special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4", jackpot game control Processing (S1505) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", game state setting processing (S1506) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "6", a small winning game Control processing (S1507) is performed. The "special action status" is set to "1" in the initial setting (according to clearing of the game RAM 104).

Small hitting game control processing (S1507) is processing which is done in the small hitting game. As will be described later, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a small winning game control table (see FIG. 54(B)) corresponding to the game state in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 when the small winning symbols are stopped and displayed. , set the special action status "6". Then, the game control microcomputer 101, when the special operation status "6" is set, in the small winning game control process (S1507), based on the set small winning game control table, the small winning shown in FIG. The opening and closing of the second big winning opening 15 (the operation of the second AT opening and closing member 15k) is controlled so that the game time chart is realized.

Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific region 16, that is, whether or not the specific region passing flag is turned on when the small winning game ends in the small winning game control process. judge. When the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the big win game based on the passing through the specific area 16, in the same manner as when the big win symbols are stopped and displayed. , Steps S1762 to S1765 in the special symbol determination process to be described later are performed, and the specific area passage flag is turned OFF. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 16, it changes the "special action status" to "1" in order to enable execution of the next special figure variable display.

Also, the game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting the game state to be controlled after the big win game when the big win game ends. As will be described later, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state setting table (see FIG. 56) according to the type of the special symbols stopped when the small winning symbols are stopped and when the big winning symbols are stopped. ) is set in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 . Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the game state based on the set game state setting table.

The game control microcomputer 101 turns on the time saving flag in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104 to shift to the time saving state when controlling in the time saving state after the jackpot game. Furthermore, at this time, the game control microcomputer 101 also sets the continuation period in order to define the continuation period of the time saving state. In the first embodiment, the end condition of the time saving state is the number of executions of the special figure 2 variable display, so the game control microcomputer 101 sets the time saving prescribed number of times (10 times) to the time saving remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104 set to In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts to the normal game state by not turning on the time saving flag in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104 when controlling in the normal game state after the jackpot game.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the game state to be controlled after the jackpot game in the game state setting process (S1506), but here, unlike the basic embodiment, the high probability state is not set. Therefore, a specific number of times (800 times in the first embodiment) related to the ceiling is set in a ceiling remaining number counter, which will be described later. By this process, the number of remaining executions of the special figure variable display until reaching the ceiling is counted.

Next, the special figure 2 determination processing according to the first embodiment will be described. A flowchart of the special figure 2 determination process according to the first embodiment is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 61, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the second big hit determination as step S1620 in the special figure 2 determination process. In the second jackpot determination, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the special symbol random numbers stored in the special figure 2 reserve storage unit 105b that correspond to the reservation order 1, and compares it to the second jackpot determination table. , to determine whether it is a big win, a small win, or a loss.

In step S1621, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. If the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is not a jackpot, it proceeds to step S1626, and if it determines that it is a jackpot, it selects the jackpot symbol type determination table according to the special figure 2 in step S1622, and determines the jackpot symbol type in step S1623. conduct.

In the jackpot symbol type determination, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the jackpot symbol type random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b corresponding to the reservation order 1, and compares it to the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, it is determined which jackpot symbol type it is. When the game control microcomputer 101 performs the jackpot pattern type determination, in step S1624, the pattern type flag indicating the jackpot pattern type, which is the determination result, is set in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and in step S1625, the determination result. A symbol specifying command indicating the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104, the special symbol 2 determination process is finished, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a small hit in step S1626. If the game control microcomputer 101 determines that it is not a small hit, it proceeds to step S1629, and if it determines that it is a small hit, it sets a symbol type flag indicating a small hit symbol in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in step S1627, and step S1628. , set the symbol designation command indicating the small winning symbol to the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104, finish the special figure 2 determination process, and return the process to the special symbol standby process.

In step S1629, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a symbol type flag indicating a missing symbol related to the special figure 2 in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and in step S1630, a symbol designation command indicating a missing symbol related to the special figure 2. is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104, the special figure 2 determination process is finished, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

Next, FIG. 62 shows a flowchart of special symbol determination processing according to the first embodiment, which explains the special symbol determination processing according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 62, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not to terminate the stop display of the special symbols in step S1751 in the special symbol determination process (S1504). It is determined whether or not the set special figure confirmation time has passed (special operation counter = 0).

The game control microcomputer 101 ends the special symbol determination process when the special symbol determination time has not passed, and when the special symbol determination time has passed, the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol in step S1752. It is determined whether or not. The game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S1762 if it is a jackpot pattern, and determines in step S1753 whether or not the currently stopped special pattern is a small hit pattern if it is not a jackpot pattern.

The game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S1766 if it is a small winning pattern, and determines whether or not the value of the ceiling remaining number counter is greater than "0" in step S1754 if it is not a small winning pattern. The value of the ceiling remaining number counter is provided in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, counting the remaining number of times of the special figure variable display that can be executed until the ceiling is reached (ceiling remaining number of times).

The game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S1760 if the number of times remaining on the ceiling is not greater than "0", and subtracts "1" from the value of the number of times remaining on the ceiling in step S1755 if the number of times remaining on the ceiling is greater than "0". Then, in step S1756, it is determined whether or not the value of the ceiling remaining number counter is "0".

If the ceiling remaining number of times is not "0", the game control microcomputer 101 proceeds to step S1760, and if the ceiling remaining number of times is "0", in step S1757, it determines whether or not it is currently in the normal game state. do. If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the normal game state, the process proceeds to step S1760, and if it is in the normal game state, in step S1758, the time saving flag is turned ON, and the end condition of the time saving state that shifts based on reaching the ceiling By setting the specified number of times of shortening of working hours "900" in the remaining number of times of shortening of working hours counter, the specified number of times of shortening of working hours is shifted to the state of shortening of working hours (ceiling shortening of working hours) of 900 times.

Subsequently, in step S1759, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a command indicating that the ceiling has been reached (ceiling reaching specification command) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and proceeds to step S1760.

The game control microcomputer 101 confirms ON/OFF of the time saving flag in step S1760, sets the game state designation command indicating the current game state in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and in step S1761, special action status is changed to "1", and the special symbol determination process is terminated.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process in step S1762. The game control microcomputer 101 first sets, in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, a jackpot game control table corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the jackpot game preparation process. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state setting table corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 .

The game control microcomputer 101 further turns on a jackpot opening flag indicating that the jackpot game is opening in accordance with the type of the stopped and displayed special pattern, in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and further, the special pattern. A jackpot opening command indicating that the opening of the jackpot game corresponding to the type of is started is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 resets the value of the ceiling remaining number counter in step S1763, turns off the time saving flag in step S1764, and sets the value of the time saving remaining number counter to "0". is reset (shifted to the normal game state), and in step S1765, the special action status is changed to "4", and the special symbol determination process is terminated.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 performs small winning game preparation processing in step S1766, changes the special operation status to "6" in step S1767, and ends the special symbol determination processing.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a small winning game control table corresponding to the current game state in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the small winning game preparation process. Then, the game control microcomputer 101, based on the small winning game control table, the predetermined opening time (the time from the start of the small winning game to the start of the first opening of the second big winning opening 15) Set the special action timer.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on a small winning opening flag indicating that the small winning game is opening in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and further, an opening command indicating that the small winning game is started. (Small hit opening command) is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. - 特許庁

Next, an effect (special time-saving transition effect) that can be executed by the pachinko game machine PY1 when transitioning to a time-saving state without reaching the ceiling and executing a jackpot game will be described. The special time-saving transition effect mainly includes the right-handed promotion effect that encourages right-handed hitting, and the period from reaching the ceiling (when transitioning to a time-saving state without executing a jackpot game) to a small hit (or a big hit). Including a connection performance that connects the

The reason why the right-handed promotion effect is executed is that before reaching the ceiling, the game was in a normal game state, so a game was played in which a game ball was shot with left-handed hitting, but when it reached the ceiling, it transitioned to a time-saving state. This is because the game has been switched to a game in which the game ball is shot by striking to the right. In addition, the connection effect is performed because the special figure fluctuation time related to the special figure 2 is shorter than in the normal game state in the time saving state (ceiling time saving) triggered by reaching the ceiling, and the second jackpot judgment is a small hit. Since the probability of winning is about 1/4, there is a high possibility that a small winning game will be executed relatively early after reaching the ceiling, so a large amount of money will be played until the small winning game is executed. This is because it is prudent to execute some kind of effect in order not to extremely reduce the interest in the game, although it is not necessary to perform the effect.

Moreover, special time reduction transition production|presentation is mainly performed by the display part 50a. Then, the performance mode of the special time-saving transition performance differs between when there is special figure 1 suspension and when there is no special figure 1 suspension when transitioning to the time-saving state (reaching the ceiling). Then, the specific example of special time reduction transition production is demonstrated. Figure 63 shows a specific example of the special time-saving transition effect that is executed in the display unit 50a when there is no special figure 1 hold when transitioning to the time-saving state (reaching the ceiling), and FIG. Represents a specific example of a special time-saving transition effect that is executed in the display unit 50a when there is a special figure 1 hold when reaching).

In the following, the special time-saving transition effect when there is no special figure 1 hold when transitioning to the time-saving state (reaching the ceiling) is referred to as the “first special time-saving transition effect”, and transitions to the time-saving state (reaching the ceiling) The special time-saving transition production when there is a special figure 1 suspension when doing is called "second special time-saving transition production". Also, for the sake of convenience, in FIGS. 63 and 64, the display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted, but in fact, the variable display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 according to the special figure 1 variable display and the special figure 2 variable display shall also be carried out.

First, the 1st special time reduction transition production will be described. However, it is assumed that the special figure variation pattern related to the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling is reach no loss. Also, it is assumed that the special figure 1 reservation number at this time is "1", and the prefetch determination result related to the special figure 1 reservation was reachless loss.

For example, when the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling is being executed, as shown in FIG. Superimposed on G111, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 based on the special figure variation pattern related to the special figure 1 variation display is performed. In addition, the icon HA1 corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display being executed and the suspension icon HA2 corresponding to the special figure 1 suspension of the reservation order 1 are displayed.

Here, when the stop display of the losing pattern is performed in the special figure variable display related to reaching the ceiling, the special figure 1 variation pattern is reachless loss, so according to the stop display, shown in FIG. 63 (B) As described above, the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the manner of showing the no reach loss is performed in a superimposed manner on the first normal background image G111. In addition, here, when the special figure fixed time has elapsed after the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, the ceiling time is shortened, and the ceiling reaching designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

And the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control will start special time reduction transition production|presentation, if a ceiling reach|attainment designation|designated command is received. The production control microcomputer 121 first starts a right-handed promotion production as a special time-saving transition production. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays an image G31 (first hitting to right promotion image G31) related to the hitting to right promoting effect on the entire display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 63(C). The first right-handed promotion image G31 includes an image G31a (right-handed character image G31a: "Right-handed" in FIG. 63C) and a graphical representation of the right-handed promotion. (Right-handed graphic image G31b: "block arrow pointing right (right block arrow)" in FIG. 63C). Specifically, in the first right-handed promotion image G31, a right-handed graphic image G31b is arranged immediately above the right-handed character image G31a, and the right-handed character image G31a and the right-handed graphic image G31b are displayed integrally. It is The integrated right-handed character image G31a and right-handed graphic image G31b are displayed in a large size on the entire display section 50a.

The display of the first hitting to right promotion image G31 is performed for 3 seconds. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 starts the connecting effect as shown in FIG. In the connection effect, a background image G140 dedicated to the ceiling time saving (ceiling time saving background image G140) is displayed on the entire display unit 50a. That is, in the display unit 50a, the first normal background image G111 is switched to the first right-handed promotion image G31 with the transition to the time-saving state (reaching the ceiling), and the first right-handed promotion image with the start of the connection effect. It switches from G31 to the ceiling time saving background image G140.

Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 superimposes an image G32 suggesting transition to a short-time jackpot in the near future (an image G32 suggesting a short-time jackpot transition) on the background image G140 for the short-time ceiling. In the jackpot time-saving transition suggestion image G32, a horizontally long rectangular base (background) formed between the left and right ends of the upper end and the lower end of the display unit 50a, and soon displayed thereon It contains the phrase “time saving COMING SOON” that suggests transitioning to a short time jackpot. The upper part of the big win time-saving transition suggesting image G32 is scroll-displayed from left to right endlessly, and the lower part of the big win time-saving transition suggesting image G32 is scroll-displayed endlessly from right to left.

Further, even after the connection effect is started, the right-handed promotion effect is continuously executed. However, the effect mode of the right-handed promotion effect before execution of the connection effect is different from the effect mode of the right-handed promotion effect after the connection effect is executed. Specifically, in the hitting-to-right promotion effect after the connecting effect is executed, an image G30 (second hitting-to-right promoting image G30) that is smaller than the first hitting-to-right promoting image G31 is displayed.

The second right-handed promotion image G30 is an image that includes the characters "right-handed" indicating that a right-handed player is encouraged in a block arrow pointing to the right (right block arrow) graphically representing that the right-handed player is encouraged. consists of Also, the second hitting to right promotion image G30 is displayed in the upper right corner of the display section 50a. In this way, in terms of size and display position, the right-handed promotion effect before the connection effect is executed is more visible to the player than the right-handed promotion effect after the connection effect is executed. implemented in an easy-to-use manner.

In the following, the right-handed promotion effect using the first right-handed promotion image G31 will be referred to as "first right-handed promotion effect", and the right-handed promotion effect using the second right-handed promotion image G30 will be referred to as "second right-handed promotion effect". It is called "hitting promotion performance". Therefore, when there is a special figure 1 suspension at the time of transition to the time saving state (reaching the ceiling), the first right-handed promotion performance is switched to the second right-handed promotion performance at the timing when the connection performance is started.

Also, after the connection effect is started, basically, the special figure 2 fluctuation display related to the small hit or the big hit is started, and until the predetermined timing related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display, the connection effect and the second Specifically, the display of the ceiling time-saving background image G140, the jackpot time-saving transition suggesting image G32, and the display of the second hitting right promotion image G30 are continuously executed. Then, as a predetermined timing related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display, when it comes to a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds before) when the special figure 2 fluctuation display ends, an effect (blessing production) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 63(E), the blessing effect is the actuation of the movable board 55k (the movable board 55k descends to the operating position substantially at the center of the display section 50a when viewed from the front, and rotates at that position. ), and an effect image G34 corresponding to the blessing effect (blessing effect image G34). The blessing presentation effect image G34 is displayed on the entire display section 50a. That is, when the special figure 2 fluctuation display ends a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds before), the connection production and the second right-handed promotion production, in other words, the special time-saving transition production ends, and the display unit 50a , the ceiling time saving background image G140, the jackpot time saving transition suggestive image G32, and the second hitting to right promotion image G30 disappear, and the blessing production effect image G34 is displayed. In the following, the predetermined timing related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display at which the special time saving transition production ends is referred to as "special time saving transition production end timing".

Blessing production, after being performed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), ends appropriately before the end of the special figure 2 variable display. Upon completion of the blessing presentation, the board movable body 55k returns to the standby state, and the blessing presentation effect image G34 disappears. Then, in response to the stopped display of the small winning pattern or the big winning pattern, as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed.

Also, as described above, after the connection production is started, basically, until the end timing of the special time saving transition production, the display of the ceiling time saving background image G140 and the jackpot time saving transition suggestive image G32, and the second right shot The display of the promotion image G30 is continuously executed. In the example according to FIG. 63, the prefetch determination result related to the special figure 1 suspension corresponding to the suspension icon HA2 is reachless loss. Therefore, at least, at the timing when the special time-saving transition effect is started, the special figure 1 variable display of the reach-less loss related to the special figure 1 suspension is executed. At this time, in the display unit 50a, although not shown, in parallel with the first right-handed promotion effect, the connection effect, and the second right-handed promotion effect, small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display variable display is performed.

Here, when the ceiling time is shortened, the ease of winning the second start port 12 is improved, and the game ball is fired by hitting to the right, so the second start port 12 is won and the special figure 2 reservation is generated. Then, the second jackpot determination and the special figure 2 variable display according to the special figure 2 reservation are executed. Then, in the special figure 2 variable display, until the stop display of the small hit pattern or the stop display of the big hit pattern is performed, in other words, while the stop display of the losing pattern is performed, the connection effect and the second In parallel with the promotion production, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display related to the loss continues to be repeatedly executed. Then, the special figure 2 variable display related to the small hit or the big hit is executed, and when the special figure 2 variable display reaches the end timing of the special time reduction transition production, the special time reduction transition production ends and the blessing production is executed. be. In addition, as described above, in the jackpot determination according to the special figure 2, the probability of being determined as a jackpot is about 1/319, the probability of being determined as a small hit is about 1/4, and the loss according to the special figure 2 Since the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation is short, it is expected that the blessing production will be executed and the small winning symbol stop display will be executed in a short time after the special time reduction transition production is started.

Next, a 2nd special time reduction transition production is demonstrated. However, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 1 variable display related to the ceiling reach is no reach loss, and it is assumed that there is no special figure 1 hold.

For example, when the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling is being executed, as shown in FIG. Superimposed on G111, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 based on the special figure variation pattern related to the special figure 1 variation display is performed. In addition, the icon HA1 corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display being executed is displayed.

Here, when the stop display of the losing pattern is performed in the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling, the special figure 1 variation pattern is a reachless loss, so in response to the stop display, in FIG. 64 (B) As shown, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed in a stopped state in a mode indicating a no-reach-lose, superimposed on the first normal background image G111. In addition, here, when the special figure fixed time has elapsed after the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, the ceiling time is shortened, and the ceiling reaching designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 receives the command to reach the ceiling, it starts a special time-saving transition performance. In this case, the production control microcomputer 121, as shown in FIG. 64(C), first executes the first right-handed promotion production as the special time-saving transition production in the same manner as the first special time-saving transition production. Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 erases the first right-handed promotion image G31 when 3 seconds have passed after starting the first right-handed promotion performance, as in the case of the first special time-saving transition performance. The first right-handed promotion effect is terminated.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 is when there is no special figure 1 reservation when transitioning to the ceiling time saving, and when the special figure 2 variable display is not started when ending the first right-handed promotion effect , As shown in FIG. 64 (D), in the case of the first special time-saving transition production (if there is a special figure 1 hold when transitioning to the ceiling time-saving), as well as the first right-handed promotion production with this erasure , to the second hitting-to-right promoting effect, and the second hitting-to-right promoting image G30 is displayed, but the connecting effect is not started. After finishing the first right-handed promotion performance, the performance control microcomputer 121 replaces the first normal background image G111 displayed immediately before the first right-handed promotion performance and the completely stopped performance symbol EZ1. to display EZ3.

If there is no special figure 1 hold when the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling ends (special figure 1 stop display is performed), when transitioning to the ceiling time saving, any special figure variable display (special figure 1 Variable display, special figure 2 variable display) is not executed either. Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 starts the first right-handed promotion performance when transitioning to the ceiling time reduction, but the player realizes that the ceiling has been reached by the start of the first right-handed promotion performance. , From there, the game ball will start to be shot by hitting to the right. Here, the time during which the first right-handed promotion image G31 is displayed, that is, the performance time of the first right-handed promotion performance is 3 seconds, but after the player starts shooting the game ball by hitting right, the game ball has at least several seconds (for example, about 5 seconds) until it passes through the gate 13, further, the normal pattern fluctuation time in the time saving state is 5 seconds, and the time required for the auxiliary game in the time saving state is 6.2 seconds. From that (see FIG. 9), it takes at least 10 seconds or more to start the first special figure 2 variable display after transitioning to the ceiling time saving. Therefore, if there is no special figure 1 hold when the special figure 1 variable display related to reaching the ceiling ends (the special figure 1 stop display is performed), the first right-handed promotion effect is the special figure 2 variable display. It is assumed that the end will be reached in a situation where it has not been done. As a result, after the first right-handed promotion effect is finished, the first normal background image G111 displayed immediately before the first right-handed promotion performance and the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the completely stopped state are displayed. It is

Then, while the special figure 2 variable display is not being executed, when the stopped state production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the second right-handed promotion image G30 are displayed in a superimposed manner on the first normal background image G111 , when the special figure 2 variable display is started and the special figure variation start command related to the special figure 2 is received, the effect control microcomputer 121 again, as shown in FIG. perform the performance. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 erases the first normal background image G111, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the stopped state, and the second right-handed promotion image G30, and displays the first right-side image on the entire display unit 50a. A hitting promotion image G31 is displayed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121, when three seconds have passed since the second first right-handed promotion effect was started, starts the connecting effect as shown in FIG. The right-handed promotion performance is switched to the second right-handed promotion performance. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the ceiling background image G140 on the entire display unit 50a at the timing when the first right-handed promotion image G31 is erased, and superimposes the ceiling background image G140 on the ceiling background image G140. , a jackpot time-saving transition suggestion image G32, and a second hitting to the right promotion image G30 are displayed.

After the production control microcomputer 121 starts the connection production and the second right-handed promotion production, as in the case of the first special time-saving transition production, the special figure 2 variable display related to the small hit or the big win is started. The connection performance and the second right-handed promotion performance are continuously executed until the end timing of the special time-saving transition performance is reached. Then, while the performance control microcomputer 121 is executing the connection performance and the second right-handed promotion performance, the special figure 2 variable display related to the small hit or the big win is started and the special time reduction transition performance end timing is set. Then, as shown in FIGS. 64(G) to 64(H), a definitive stop display of predetermined modes of performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating a blessing effect and a small win or a big win is sequentially performed.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 is a case where there is no special figure 1 reservation when the special figure 1 variable display related to the ceiling reaching ends (the special figure 1 stop display is performed), and the second immediately after reaching the ceiling When the first special figure 2 variable display is started while the 1 right-handed promotion effect is being executed, from the first right-handed promotion effect in response to the end of the first right-handed promotion effect While switching to the second right-handed promotion performance, the connection performance is started. That is, in this case, the production control microcomputer 121 executes the first special time reduction transition production.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 is a case where there is no special figure 1 pending when the special figure 1 variable display related to the ceiling reaching ends (the special figure 1 stop display is performed), and the second immediately after reaching the ceiling When the special figure 1 variable display starts after the 1 right-handed promotion effect is finished, the first normal background image G111 and the stop state effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed as they are without starting the connection effect. continue.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the normal background images G111 to G113 may be displayed after reaching the ceiling until the stop display of the small winning pattern or the stop display of the big winning pattern is performed. , this period is defined as a ceiling effect mode.

Next, an effect (operation promoting effect) for prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. In the first embodiment, the operation promotion effect is executed by displaying an image (first effect button operation promotion image) prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k on the display unit 50a. The display mode of the first effect button operation prompting image includes a normal display mode (normal mode) and a special mode suggesting that the game state is likely to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal mode. Here, a normal mode and a special mode of the first effect button operation prompting image will be described.

FIG. 65(A) is a diagram showing a normal mode first effect button operation prompting image (normal button operation prompting image G70), and FIG. 65(B) is a special mode first effect button operation prompting image (special button operation It is a figure showing promotion image G71).

As shown in FIG. 65A, the normal button operation prompting image G70 includes an image (normal operation target image) G70a representing the first effect button 40k to be operated, and an operation related to the operation of the first effect button 40k. and an image (normal operation valid period remaining time image) G70b representing the remaining time of the valid period (operation valid period).

As shown in FIG. 65B, the special button operation promotion image G71 includes an image (special operation target image) G71a representing the first effect button 40k to be operated, and an operation related to the operation of the first effect button 40k. It includes an image (special operation valid period remaining time image) G71b representing the remaining time of the valid period (operation valid period), and an image (operation mode image) G71c representing the operation mode of the first effect button 40k in characters.

The normal operation target image G70a and the special operation target image G71a are configured to have the same shape and different colors. In addition, the normal operation valid period remaining time image G70b and the special operation valid period remaining time image G71b are configured in the same manner. changes in a way that the remaining time of the time can be easily understood.

Further, hereinafter, the first effect button operation promoting effect executed using the normal button operation promoting image G70 will be referred to as “normal button operation promoting effect”, and the first effect executed using the special button operation promoting image G71 will be referred to as “normal button operation promoting effect”. The button operation prompting effect is called "special button operation prompting effect".

Next, an effect (special effect) that can be executed by the pachinko game machine PY1 when the jackpot game ends and transitions to the time-saving state will be described. The special performance is executed by displaying a predetermined image on the display unit 50a, and mainly includes a big winning time-saving suggesting performance suggesting transition to a big winning time-saving and a special button operation promoting performance. In addition, as described above, in the first embodiment, the special performance is executed in the special figure variation performance based on the special winning variation (special small winning variation or special big winning variation). In the special figure variation performance based on the special figure variation pattern other than the special hit variation, the special performance is not executed.

Here, a specific example of the special effect will be described. FIG. 66 shows a specific example of a special effect executed on the display section 50a. Incidentally, in FIG. 66, the display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted for convenience, but in reality, the variable display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is executed according to the special figure 2 variable display. In addition, FIG. 66(A) shows the state of the display unit 50a immediately before the jackpot game (for example, the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game) with the time saving state ends. It is a diagram. Furthermore, when the jackpot game with the time saving state is completed, there is at least one special figure 2 reservation, and the special figure 2 variation pattern related to the special figure 2 variable display corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation of the reservation order 1 is a special hit FIG. 66(B) is a diagram showing the state immediately after the special figure 2 variable display based on the special hit fluctuation is started immediately after transitioning to the short jackpot time.

As shown in FIG. 66(A), immediately before the jackpot game involving the time saving state is completed, the time saving background image G130 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a, and the jackpot time saving is superimposed on the time saving background image G130. An image G40 related to the suggestive effect (big win time saving suggestive effect image G40) is displayed. The jackpot time-saving suggestion effect image G40 suggests in characters that the jackpot will trigger a time-saving state (in the first embodiment, "time-saving effect mode entry").

Then, at the end of the jackpot game with a time saving state, there is one or more special figure 2 suspensions, and the special figure 2 variation pattern related to the special figure 2 variable display corresponding to the special figure 2 suspension of the reservation order 1 is a special hit variation. Therefore, when the jackpot game ends, the special figure 2 variable display based on the special hit fluctuation is started in the time saving state, but as shown in FIG. 66 (B), this time also continues. Image G40 is displayed. That is, even after the jackpot game accompanying the time saving state is completed and the transition to the time saving state is made, the jackpot time saving suggestion performance is continuously executed.

When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has passed since the first special figure 2 variable display in the jackpot time reduction started, as shown in FIG. 66 (C), a special button in parallel with the jackpot time reduction suggestion An operation prompting effect is started. In addition, it is assumed that the operation valid period of the first effect button 40k related to the special button operation promotion effect can be continued for 5 seconds.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 66(D), it is assumed that the first effect button 40k is operated when 1 to 2 seconds have passed since the special button operation promotion effect was started. Then, as shown in FIG. 66(E), the big winning time-saving suggesting effect and the special button operation promoting effect are completed, and the congratulatory effect is executed. Specifically, the board movable body 55k descends to a predetermined operating position in the center of the display section 50a in a front view and rotates on the spot, and the blessing effect image G34 is displayed on the entire display section 50a.

Blessing production ends before the special figure 2 variable display ends (the special figure 2 stop display is performed) before a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). Then, appropriately, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 arranged in the horizontal direction in a manner indicating a small win or a big win (for example, double eyes) appear, and according to the stop display of the small win pattern or the stop display of the big win pattern. , As shown in FIG. 66(F), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a small win or a big win.

In this way, the special performance is constituted by overlapping execution of the jackpot time-saving suggestion performance and the special button operation promotion performance. Then, the special effect ends according to the operation of the first effect button 40k, which is the object of the special button operation promotion effect constituting the special effect. Further, in the example in FIG. 66, the first effect button 40k is operated while the special button operation promotion effect is being executed (in the middle of the operation effective period of the first effect button 40k), and the special button When the special effect including the operation promotion effect is completed and the blessing effect is executed, but the first effect button 40k is not pressed while the special button operation promotion effect is being executed, the remaining operation valid period. When the time runs out, the special effect including the special button operation promoting effect is finished, and the blessing effect is executed. Therefore, the maximum special effect is 8 seconds (the time from the start of the special 2 variable display based on the special hit fluctuation to the start of the special button operation promotion effect (3 seconds) + special button operation related to the special effect Possible continuation time (5 seconds) of the operation effective period of the promotion effect is executed.

Also, the special effect is executed when the special figure 2 variable display is performed based on the special hit variation. Therefore, even if it is a small winning variation or a big winning variation, the special effect is not executed when the special figure 2 variable display based on the story small winning variation or the story big winning variation is performed. Here, a specific example will be described in which the special effect is not executed by the special figure 2 variable display based on the story small winning variation or the story big winning variation immediately after the big winning game with the time saving state is finished.

FIG. 67 shows a specific example in which the special effect is not executed in the special figure 2 variable display based on the story small winning variation or the story big winning variation in the display section 50a. Incidentally, even in FIG. 67, the display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted for convenience, but in reality, the variable display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is executed according to the special figure 2 variable display. FIG. 67(A) is a diagram showing the state of the display section 50a immediately before the jackpot game involving the time saving state ends. Furthermore, when the jackpot game ends, there is at least one special figure 2 reservation, and the special figure 2 variation pattern related to the special figure 2 variable display corresponding to the special figure 2 suspension of the reservation order 1 is a story small hit variation, or It is a story big hit variation, and FIG. 67 (B) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the special figure 2 variable display based on the story small winning variation or the story big winning variation is started immediately after transitioning to the short jackpot time. .

As shown in FIG. 67 (A), a special effect is executed immediately before the jackpot game (for example, the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game) with a time saving state ends. In the same way as in the case where the time saving background image G130 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a, the big hit time saving suggestive effect image G40 is displayed superimposed on the time saving background image G130.

Then, at the end of the jackpot game with a time saving state, there is a special figure 2 hold, and the special figure 2 variation pattern related to the special figure 2 variable display corresponding to the special figure 2 hold of the reservation order 1 is a story small hit change, or a story Since it is a jackpot variation, when the jackpot game ends, the special figure 2 variable display based on the special figure 2 variation pattern is started in a time saving state, but as shown in FIG. 67 (B), with the start , the jackpot time-saving suggestion effect image G40 is erased. That is, according to the start of the first special figure 2 variable display in the time-saving state after the jackpot game, the jackpot time-saving suggestion production ends. It should be noted that, in the first embodiment, not limited to story small hit variation or story big hit variation, if special figure variation pattern other than special per variation, special figure 2 variable display based on the special figure variation pattern is started It is assumed that the jackpot time-saving suggestion production ends accordingly.

In addition, in response to the start of the special figure 2 variable display based on the special figure variation pattern (in the example of FIG. 67, per story variation) other than the special per variation in the jackpot time reduction, it is superimposed on the time saving background image G130 , the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started. And after that, the effect flow of the special figure variation effect related to the change per story is developed. For example, after the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, the normal variation is performed first, and after that, when a predetermined time elapses, reach is established and develops into story reach. A background image G141 dedicated to story reach (background image G141 for story reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a. When the time comes, the operation effective period of the first effect button 40k is generated, and the first effect button operation promoting effect is executed accordingly.

The production control microcomputer 121 determines whether to execute the normal button operation promotion production or the special button operation promotion production as the first production button operation promotion production executed at the win-lose branch point of the story reach by a predetermined judgment. do. The performance control microcomputer 121 determines the normal button operation promotion performance with a probability of 35% and determines the special button operation promotion performance with a probability of 65% in the case of variation per story. Here, if the normal button operation promotion effect is determined, as shown in FIG. 67C, the normal button operation promotion image G70 is displayed superimposed on the background image G141 for story reach.

Then, when the first effect button 40k is operated in the first effect button operation promotion effect related to the winning/losing branch point, as shown in FIG. As shown in (E), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner indicating a small win or a big win.

In addition, if the special figure 2 variable display based on the story loss variation is executed in the example of FIG. The production flow of the figure fluctuation production is developed. However, the effect control microcomputer 121 decides on the normal button operation promotion effect with a probability of 80% and decides on the special button operation promotion effect with a probability of 20% in the case of the change in story loss. If the normal button operation promotion effect is determined, a normal button operation promotion image G70 is displayed superimposed on the story reach background image G141, as shown in FIG. 67(C).

Then, when the first effect button 40k is operated in the first effect button operation promotion effect related to the win-lose branch point, a predetermined effect suggesting a failure is executed, and finally, FIG. , production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in a manner indicating reach loss.

Thus, in the first embodiment, it is possible to execute a special effect in the special figure fluctuation effect based on the first special figure 2 variable display after transitioning to the jackpot time reduction, and the special effect is relative to the special figure 2 variable display It can be executed when a specific special symbol such as a jackpot pattern or a small win pattern that actually brings a game profit to the player is stopped and displayed (a specific result is derived), and when the jackpot is won, the player relatively It is not executed when a non-specific special figure called a losing pattern that does not bring a game profit is stopped and displayed (a non-specific result is derived). Therefore, when a special effect is executed, in other words, when a special button operation effect is executed in duplicate with a jackpot time-saving suggestive effect, a non-specific feature called a losing pattern that does not bring a game profit to the player Rather than the possibility that the figure will stop displaying (deriving a non-specific result), a specific special symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a small winning symbol that brings a game profit to the player will be stopped (derivation of a specific result) It can be said that the possibility is higher.

Next, the pachinko game machine PY1 will explain the background effect that can be executed in the normal effect mode. The background effect is a normal base effect that does not particularly improve the possibility of a game state advantageous to the player. As described above, in the normal production mode, the pachinko machine PY1 basically displays the jackpot judgment result and the look-ahead judgment result on the back of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the icons (the icon, the pending icon) as the background production. The normal background images G111 to 113 are displayed on the entire display unit 50a without any involvement. In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 outputs normal BGM from the speaker 52 as a background effect in the normal effect mode, basically regardless of the jackpot determination result and the look-ahead determination result. The display of the normal background images G111 to G113 is also referred to as "image background effect", and the output of the normal BGM is also referred to as "audio background effect".

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 causes the frame lamps 53 to emit light in a predetermined manner as a background effect in the normal effect mode. In the light-emitting background effect, the light-emitting colors vary among the light-emitting colors (white, red, yellow, green, and blue) that the frame lamp 53 can emit. In addition, in the light-emitting background effect, the light-emitting portions (the left frame light-emitting portion 53L, the upper frame light-emitting portion 53C, and the right frame light-emitting portion 53R) change variously. In the luminous background effect, the time period during which all the light emitting units 53L, 53C, and 53R are emitting light, the time period during which any two of the light emitting units 53L, 53C, and 53R are emitting light, and the light emitting units 53L and 53C , 53R emits light. Furthermore, in the luminous background effect, the luminous time is also different. The frame lamp 53 as a whole has a time zone in which light is continuously emitted for a first time period, a time zone in which light is continuously emitted for a second time period different from the first time period, and a time period in which light is blinking. be. That is, in the luminous background effect, the luminous portion, the luminous color, and the luminous time are variously changed.

Further, the image background effect, the audio background effect, and the light emitting background effect are executed independently without interfering with each other. Therefore, the cycle of the image background effect, the cycle of the audio background effect, and the cycle of the light-emitting background effect are appropriately set. Further, the type of image background effect, the type of audio background effect, and the type of luminous background effect are appropriately set.

Next, the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described for a specific advance notice effect that can be executed in the special figure variation effect in the normal effect mode. The specific advance notice effect is executed by displaying a predetermined image on the display section 50a and causing the frame lamp 53 to emit light.

The specific notice effect is a effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering a jackpot gaming state. Then, there are two kinds of effect types in the specific advance notice effect. As the performance type of the specific advance notice, there are a first performance type and a second performance type suggesting that the possibility of becoming a jackpot game state is higher than the first performance type. Hereinafter, the specific advance notice effect of the first effect type will be referred to as "first specific advance notice effect", and the specific advance notice effect of the second effect type will be referred to as "second specific advance notice effect".

Here, a specific example of the specific advance notice effect will be described. FIG. 68 shows a specific example of the first specific notice effect, and FIG. 69 shows a specific example of the first specific notice effect. 68 and 69, the display section 50a and the frame lamp 53 are extracted and schematically shown. Also, for the sake of convenience, in FIGS. 68 and 69, the display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is omitted, but in fact, according to the special figure 1 variable display, the variable display of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 shall also be executed. . Furthermore, in FIGS. 68 and 69, the display of the icon and the pending icon is omitted.

In addition, as will be described later, the specific notice production is usually A loss variation, N reach loss variation, L loss variation, SP loss variation, L jackpot variation, and SP jackpot variation (specific special figure 1 variation pattern) Special figure variation based on performed in the performance. Specifically, normal A loss variation, N reach loss variation, L loss variation, SP loss variation, L jackpot variation, and special figure variation production based on SP jackpot variation is started 1 second after the start, the special figure It is executed in the normal fluctuation of the fluctuation production.

First, the first specific notice effect will be explained. For example, as shown in FIG. 68(A), it is assumed that the special figure fluctuation production (variation display of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3) based on the specific special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is started. It should be noted that, at this time, the frame lamp 53 is appropriately executing a luminous background effect. Then, the first specific notice effect is started when one second has passed since the special figure fluctuation effect based on the specific special figure 1 fluctuation pattern was started, but in the first specific notice effect, Fig. 68 (B) first , all the light emitting portions (the left frame light emitting portion 53L, the upper frame light emitting portion 53C, and the right frame light emitting portion 53R) of the frame lamp 53 which has been executing the background light emitting effect until then are extinguished. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 68(C), when one second has elapsed after the light has been turned off, the entire display section 50a is blacked out, and an image G50 representing the upper frame light emitting section 53C (first specific notice effect image G50) is displayed. is displayed.

While the upper frame light-emitting portion 53C is composed of the characters "TEAMZ", the first specific advance notice effect image G50 is composed of white characters "TEAMZ". Further, when the first specific preview effect image G50 is displayed, while the left frame light emitting portion 53L and the right frame light emitting portion 53R are kept turned off, the upper frame light emitting portion 53C flashes white light. to start. That is, the color of the first specific notice effect image G50 forming the same characters "TEAMZ" and the light emission color of the frame top light emitting portion 53C are synchronized.

When the frame-top light-emitting portion 53C blinks in white light for two seconds, the frame-top light-emitting portion 53C emits steady white light as shown in FIG. 68(D). That is, the light emission mode is switched from blinking to steady while the light emission color of the frame light emitting portion 53C is maintained in white. At this time, the display unit 50a continues to display the first specific advance notice effect image G50 superimposed on the blackout.

When the steady white light emission of the upper frame light emitting portion 53C is performed for 2 seconds, as shown in FIGS. While the characters "TEAMZ" that had been displayed are blown upward, the characters that make up the first specific announcement effect image G50 scatter and fall apart, and are out of the frame from the upper end of the display section 50a. A series of effects from when the characters "TEAMZ" forming the first specific preview effect image G50 are blown away to when they are out of the frame are performed over two seconds. Then, from the start to the end of this series of effects, the upper frame light emitting portion 53C and the left frame light emitting portion 53L and the right frame light emitting portion 53R, which temporarily form a pair, alternately light up at high speed, and Repeat turning off.

Then, at the timing when the characters "TEAMZ" forming the first specific notice effect image G50 frame out from the display section 50a, the first specific notice effect ends. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 68(H), the blackout is canceled, and the normal background image before blackout (the first normal background image G111 in FIG. 68) is displayed on the display section 50a. Effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 displayed and variably displayed superimposed on the background image appear, and the luminous background effect by the frame lamp 53 is resumed.

Next, the second specific advance notice effect will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 69(A), it is assumed that the special figure fluctuation production (variation display of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3) based on the specific special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is started. It should be noted that, at this time, the frame lamp 53 is appropriately executing a luminous background effect. Then, the second specific notice effect is started after one second has passed since the special figure fluctuation effect based on the specific special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is started, but in the second specific notice effect as well as the first specific notice effect First, as shown in FIG. 69(B), all the light emitting units (the left frame light emitting unit 53L, the upper frame light emitting unit 53C, and the right frame light emitting unit 53R) of the frame lamp 53 which has been executing the background light emitting effect up to that point are turned off. lights out.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 69(C), after the frame lamp 53 has been extinguished, the entire display section 50a is blacked out after a period of time longer than that of the first specific notice effect, specifically 3 seconds. At the same time, an image G51 (second specific forewarning effect image G51) representing the frame light emitting portion 53C is displayed substantially in the center of the display portion 50a.

Like the first specific notice effect image G50, the second specific notice effect image G51 is composed of the characters "TEAMZ" representing the frame upper light emitting portion 53C, but the detailed display contents are shown in the first specific notice effect image. Different from G50. Further, as shown in FIGS. 69(C) to 69(D), the second specific notice effect image G51 performs a predetermined action from the time it is displayed. The predetermined operation here is to gradually enlarge the display at a predetermined display position (approximately the center of the display section 50a in the first embodiment) and return to the size at the start of display when the display becomes about three times as large as when the display started. The content is that the action is repeated a plurality of times, and is performed for a predetermined time (three seconds in the first embodiment). Note that the size of the first specific notice effect image G50 at the start of display is larger than the size at the start of display of the second specific notice effect image G51 and approximately three times (predetermined size) the size at the start of display of the second specific notice effect image G51. final stage of operation).

Further, while the second specific forecast effect image G51 is being displayed, the upper frame light emitting portion 53C, the left frame light emitting portion 53L, and the right frame light emitting portion 53R synchronously emit blinking white light at high speed.

When a predetermined time (three seconds in the first embodiment) elapses after the second specific notice effect image G51 is displayed, the second specific notice effect ends. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 69(E), the blackout is canceled and the second specific foretelling effect image G51 is erased. Then, the normal background image (the first normal background image G111 in FIG. 69) before being blacked out is displayed on the display section 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are superimposed and variably displayed on the background image. appears, the luminous background effect by the frame lamp 53 is resumed.

Next, an example of the control contents related to the specific advance notice effect in the first embodiment will be described. Note that the control content described below is an example of the control content related to the specific advance notice effect, and therefore the control content is not limited to the following content and may be changed as appropriate.

For example, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it is the normal production mode after determining the special figure fluctuation production pattern in step S4306. When the production control microcomputer 121 determines that it is not in the normal production mode, it finishes the processing related to the specific advance notice production, and when it is judged that it is in the normal production mode, the received special figure fluctuation start command corresponds to the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Determine whether or not the When the production control microcomputer 121 determines that it is not a special figure variation start command corresponding to the special figure 1 variation pattern, the processing related to the specific notice production is finished, and the special figure variation start command corresponding to the special figure 1 variation pattern is executed. If it is determined that there is, based on the special figure fluctuation start command, specific notice effect execution determination for determining whether to execute the specific notice effect is performed.

The specific notice effect execution determination is executed with reference to a specific notice effect execution determination table. FIG. 70(A) shows a configuration example of the specific advance notice effect execution determination table. As shown in FIG. 70(A), the specific notice effect execution determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern included in the special figure variation pattern determination result indicated by the special figure variation start command. Specifically, as a specific notice effect execution determination table, a specific notice effect execution determination table for jackpot fluctuation (SP jackpot change, L jackpot change), a specific notice effect execution decision table for SP loss change, a specific notice effect execution decision table for L loss change Specific notice effect execution determination table, specific notice effect execution determination table for N loss variation, specific notice effect execution determination table for normal A loss change, specific notice effect execution determination table for normal B loss change, and normal C loss change A specific notice effect execution determination table for is provided. Each specific advance notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 70(A) is configured appropriately so that the selection rate for executing/not executing the specific notice effect is the predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 70(A). there is

As shown in FIG. 70(A), the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command may be determined to be "perform" in both the case of the big hit variation and the loss variation. Therefore, when the specific notice effect is executed, there is a possibility that the special figure 1 variable display that triggered the specific notice effect will result in a big hit. That is, the specific advance notice effect is a effect suggesting that there is a possibility of entering a jackpot gaming state. In addition, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command reach is established, and also in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern where reach is not established, it may be determined to "execute". Therefore, when the specific notice effect is executed, there is a possibility that the ready-to-win is established by the special figure variation effect according to the special figure 1 variable display related to the specific notice effect. That is, the specific advance notice effect is a effect suggesting that there is a possibility of reaching reach.

In addition, when the special figure 1 variation pattern is the normal B loss variation and the normal C loss variation, the specific notice effect is not executed. This is because the special figure variation time associated with the normal B loss variation and the special figure variation time associated with the normal C loss variation are short, so there is a risk that the specific notice effect will not be completed in the special figure 1 variation display.

After completing the specific advance notice effect execution determination, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the result of the determination is "execute the specific advance notice effect". When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the determination result is not "execute the specific advance notice effect", it finishes the processing related to the specific advance notice effect, and determines that the determination result is "execute the specific advance notice effect". , Based on the special figure fluctuation start command, the specific notice effect type determination for determining the specific notice effect type is performed.

The specific advance notice effect type determination is executed with reference to a specific advance notice effect type determination table. FIG. 70(B) shows a configuration example of the specific advance notice effect type determination table. As shown in FIG. 70(B), the specific notice effect type determination table is associated with special figure variation patterns. Specifically, as a specific notice effect type determination table, a specific notice effect type determination table for jackpot fluctuation (SP jackpot change, L jackpot change), a specific notice effect type decision table for SP loss change, and a specific notice effect type decision table for L loss change A specific advance notice effect type determination table, a specific advance notice effect type determination table for N loss variation, and a specific advance notice effect type determination table for normal A loss change are provided. Each specific advance notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 70(B) is configured appropriately so that the selection rate for each specific notice effect type is the predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 70(B).

As shown in FIG. 70 (B), when the special figure fluctuation pattern is SP reach fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation, SP loss fluctuation) or L reach fluctuation (L jackpot fluctuation, L loss fluctuation) In case of N loss fluctuation Also in the case of normal A losing variation, the "first specific notice effect" and "second specific notice effect" may be determined. Therefore, when the first specific notice effect or the second specific notice effect is executed as the specific notice effect, the possibility that reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the specific notice effect is executed, from N reach There is a possibility that it will develop into SP reach or L reach, and that it will be a big hit. In other words, the first specific notice effect and the second specific notice effect suggest the possibility that reach will be established, the possibility that N reach will develop into SP reach or L reach, and the possibility that a big win will occur. It is a performance.

In addition, in the case of SP reach fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation, SP loss fluctuation), in the case of L reach fluctuation (L jackpot fluctuation, L loss fluctuation), and in the case of N loss fluctuation, it is decided to be the "second specific notice effect". However, in the case of normal A loss variation, it is not determined to be the "second specific notice effect". Therefore, when the second specific announcement effect is executed, it is determined that the ready-to-win state is established (develops to the ready-to-win state). That is, the second specific advance notice effect is a effect suggesting that ready-to-win is established (develops to ready-to-win).

Furthermore, in the case of SP reach fluctuation (SP big hit fluctuation, SP loss fluctuation), in the case of L reach fluctuation (L big hit fluctuation, L loss fluctuation), and in the case of N loss fluctuation, the second specific notice performance may be determined. However, the probability that the second specific advance notice effect is determined in the case of the N loss variation is extremely low compared to the case of the SP reach variation and the L reach variation. Therefore, when the second specific advance notice effect is executed, although there is a possibility that it will not develop into SP reach or L reach, there is a high possibility that it will develop into SP reach or L reach. That is, the second specific notice effect is a effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that SP reach or L reach will not develop, but SP reach or L reach will develop.

Further, according to the specific notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 70(B), in the first embodiment, there is a high possibility that the jackpot game state will occur in the order of the first specific notice effect<the second specific notice effect.

The effect control microcomputer 121 sets a command (specific advance notice effect start command) indicating the specific advance notice effect type, which is the result of the determination, in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 after performing the specific advance notice effect type determination. The specific advance notice effect start command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004).

When the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the specific advance notice effect start command, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and then a predetermined amount corresponding to the specific notice effect type that is the result of the specific notice effect type determination is performed. When the time (for example, 1 second) has passed, the display unit 50a displays an image (first specific notice effect image G50 or second specific notice effect image G51) related to the specific notice effect.

In addition, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed since the start of the specific advance notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 stops the light emitting background effect being executed until then, and determines the type of the specific advance notice effect. Light emission control of the frame lamp 53 is started according to the specific advance notice effect type, which is the result of .

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, from the normal game state to a time-saving state (specific game state in which the second start region is easy to open) in which the ease of opening the second start port 12 is higher than in the normal game state When there is a special figure 1 reservation (the first identification information execution right is reserved) when switching, the display unit 50a displays the first right-handed promotion image G31 (executes specific display) when switching , If there is no special figure 1 reservation (the right to execute the first identification information is not reserved) when switching from the normal game state to the time saving state (specific game state), when switching, and special figure 2 variable display (second The first hitting to right promotion image G31 is displayed (specific display is executed) both when the variable display of the identification information is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being properly explained to the player about the shooting mode of the game ball, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged and losing interest in the game. It is possible to suppress the decrease in the player's desire to play due to excessive display.

In addition, the game state in which the jackpot pattern and the small hit pattern are stopped and displayed in the special figure 2 variable display is more advantageous to the player after the jackpot game than in the case where the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the special figure 1 variable display. easy to become Therefore, after the special figure 1 suspension remaining when transitioning from the normal game state to the time saving state is digested, in response to the special figure 2 variable display being executed, the display of the first right hitting promotion image G31 again To surely prevent shooting a game ball aiming at winning a prize in a first start hole 10 which is relatively disadvantageous to the player by giving a stronger impression of right-handed hitting to the player by executing can be done. Furthermore, from the time when the normal game state to the time saving state, until the special figure 2 variable display is started, in a manner that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the display of the first hitting to the right promotion image G31, hitting to the right is displayed. Therefore, from the time when the normal game state transitions to the time saving state, while preventing the deterioration of the performance effect until the special figure 2 variable display is started, the player is made to hit to the right and the player is disadvantaged. can be prevented from being covered.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, when shifting to a time-saving state (specific game state) advantageous to the player, it is possible to execute a jackpot time-saving suggesting effect that suggests shifting to a time-saving state, and a jackpot time-saving suggestion. When an effect is being executed, there are cases where an operation-promoting effect, which is a specific effect, is executed and sometimes where the operation-promoting effect is not executed. The chances of winning a big or small win (specific outcome) are higher than the odds. Therefore, when the player is in high spirits because the jackpot time-saving suggestion performance is executed immediately after shifting to the time-saving state, the player is made to pay attention to the execution of the operation-promoting performance, which is a specific performance, to increase the interest in the game. can be improved.

When an operation prompting performance, which is a specific performance, is executed while the jackpot time-saving suggesting performance is being executed, the time-saving suggesting performance is operated when the first performance button 40k is operated while the operation promoting performance is being executed. ends. Therefore, it is possible to give sharpness to the jackpot time-saving suggestion performance. Furthermore, in this case, the big hit time saving suggesting effect is completed, and the blessing effect suggesting a big win or a small win is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game due to the end of the big win time-saving suggestive effect.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, a first specific notice effect that represents the upper frame light emitting portion 53C (first light emitting portion) but does not represent the left frame light emitting portion 53L or the right frame light emitting portion 53R (second light emitting portion) An image G50 and a second specific announcement effect image G51 may be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the amusement of the game as an effect in the pachinko game machine PY1. Further, when the first specific notice effect image G50 or the second specific notice effect image G51 representing the frame light emitting portion 53C (first light emitting portion) is displayed, the frame light emitting portion 53C (first light emitting portion) is turned on. In some cases, a specific lighting effect is executed to emit light in a specific manner. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the game amusement as an effect in the pachinko game machine PY1.

Furthermore, it is possible to execute a luminous background effect (predetermined effect) in which the upper frame light emitting portion 53C (first light emitting portion), the left frame light emitting portion 53L, and the right frame light emitting portion 53R (second light emitting portion) emit light in a predetermined manner. , when the first specific notice effect image G50 or the second specific notice effect image G51 is displayed while the light emitting background effect (predetermined effect) is being executed, the light emitting background effect (predetermined effect) ends and the specific A lighting effect may start. Therefore, it is possible to give an impact to the specific light emission effect. Also, when the luminous background effect is terminated and the specific luminous effect is started, the frame left light emitting portion 53L and the frame right light emitting portion 53R (second light emitting portion) may not emit light. In this case, it is possible to further emphasize the specific light emission effect by the frame top light emitting portion 53C (first light emitting portion).

(Modified example of the first embodiment)
Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described. It should be noted that it is also possible to appropriately combine the modification examples described below.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the display of the first right-handed promotion image G31 is executed as a special time-saving transition effect, but the specific display content and display position of the first right-handed promotion image G31 You may change suitably in the range which can encourage right-handed hitting. In addition to or instead of the display of the first hitting to right promotion image G31, a voice may be used to prompt the player to hit to the right.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the second hitting-to-right promoting image G30 is newly displayed in order to continue the hitting-to-right promoting effect at the timing when the connecting effect is started. may be displayed together with the first hitting-to-right promotion image G31 at the start of the special time-saving transition effect, in other words, at the timing of starting the display of the first hitting-to-right promotion image G31. Furthermore, in the second special time-saving transition performance, when the special figure 2 variable display is started, the second hitting to the right promotion image G30 is not erased and is displayed together with the first hitting to the right promotion image G31. Also good. Further, the specific display content and the display position of the second hitting to right promotion image G30 may be changed as appropriate within a range that encourages the player to hit to the right.

Furthermore, the second hitting to right promotion image G30 may not be displayed. Alternatively, the display mode and/or display position of the second hitting to right promotion image G30 may be made easier for the player to visually recognize than the first hitting to right promotion image G31.

In addition, in the pachinko machine PY1, the normal background images G111 to G113 are displayed on the display unit 50a in the special figure variation effect based on the special figure variable display related to reaching the ceiling, but the ceiling remaining number of times is a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) until reaching the ceiling (specific ceiling reaching remaining period), a background image dedicated to that period may be displayed in place of the normal background images G111 to G113. In that case, in the second special time-saving transition production, from the end of the first right-handed promotion production to the start of the special figure 2 variable display, production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and small patterns KZ1 in the display unit 50a . . . KZ3 may be a background image dedicated to the specific period remaining until reaching the ceiling.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, in the second special time-saving transition effect, the same first right-handed promotion image G31 is displayed when the ceiling is reached and when the special figure 2 variable display is started, The display contents of the image prompting the right shot may differ between when the ball reaches the ceiling and when the special figure 2 variable display is started.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, as a special time-saving transition performance, a right-handed promotion performance is first executed, but in addition to or instead of this, it notifies that the time-saving state has been transitioned or that the ceiling has been reached. You may make it perform production|presentation. In this case, in the display unit 50a, in addition to or in place of the first right-handed driving promotion image G31, an image notifying that the game has transitioned to the time-saving state or that the game has reached the ceiling may be displayed. Or you may make it output from the speaker 52 the audio|voice which alert|reports having transitioned to the time saving state, or having reached the ceiling.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is different when the ceiling time is shortened and when the jackpot time is shortened, but the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined using the common special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. You can make it work.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when reaching the ceiling, it is possible to execute a special time-saving transition production including a right-handed promotion production and a connection production, but as a trigger for executing the production including such a right-handed promotion production, For example, there is a losing pattern type that shifts to a time saving state in the losing pattern related to special figure 1, and in the normal game state, when the losing pattern is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not executed and the time saving state (low probability high base game state), and according to the transition, an effect including a right-handed promotion effect such as a special time-saving transition effect, and a connection effect may be executed.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, in a special effect, as an effect that is executed in duplicate with the big win time-saving suggestive effect, in a broad sense, an effect that promotes the operation of the first effect button 40k (special button operation promotion effect) is executed. However, the effect to be executed in duplicate is not particularly limited, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, an image dedicated to a special effect consisting of a specific character or item different from the big hit time saving suggestive effect image G40 may be displayed superimposed on the time saving background image G130.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, in the special performance, the normal button operation promotion performance is not executed overlapping with the big winning time-saving suggestion performance, but the normal button operation promotion performance may be executed. good. However, in the special effect, it is desirable that the probability that the special button operation prompting effect is executed is higher than the probability that the normal button operation prompting effect is executed. This is to enhance the effect of the special button operation promotion effect, which suggests that there is a high possibility that the game state will be relatively advantageous to the player.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a special effect is executed, in other words, when a special button operation promotion effect is executed overlapping with the jackpot time-saving suggesting effect, the special figure 2 variable display stops and displays the losing pattern. Although there is no need to do so, the lost symbols may be stopped and displayed. However, when the special performance is executed, it is desirable to make the probability of stop-displaying the big-win pattern or the small-win pattern higher than the probability of stop-displaying the losing pattern in the special-figure 2 variable display. This is for enhancing the production effect of the special production. In addition, when the special effect is executed, if the losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the special figure 2 variable display, for example, in the special jackpot time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table related to the loss with reach , special jackpot fluctuations, and special small hit fluctuations (special loss fluctuations) are also included, and the distribution rate for special loss fluctuations is higher than the distribution rate for special jackpot fluctuations and special small hit fluctuations It may be set fairly low (eg, 3%).

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, there are only two types of display modes for the first effect button operation prompting image, the normal mode and the special mode. There may be three or more types. In this case, it is desirable to execute the special effect in a display mode suggesting that the game state most advantageous to the player among the three types or more is highly likely. This is for enhancing the production effect of the special production.

Also, at a win-lose branch point such as a story reach or an SP reach, the operation valid period of the first effect button 40k is reached, and the effect for promoting the operation of the first effect button 40k is executed during the period, and the second effect button 41k, during which the operation of the second effect button 41k is activated, an effect that promotes the operation of the second effect button 41k may be executed. In the special effect, when the jackpot time-saving suggesting effect image G40 is displayed, the operation valid period of the second effect button 41k is reached, and the second effect button 41k is valid during the period. An effect that promotes the operation of is executed.

Furthermore, when the special button operation promoting performance included in the special performance is being executed, if the first performance button 40k which is the operation target of the special button operation promoting performance is operated, a big win or a small win is suggested. A congratulatory effect is executed, but the content suggested by the effect corresponding to this operation and the specific content of the effect are not limited to those in the first embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate.

Also, the special effect is executed when the time shifts to the big hit, but the game state to which the special effect is shifted is not limited to the big hit, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, a special effect may be executed when shifting to a time-saving state other than the jackpot time-saving, such as ceiling time-saving. Alternatively, a special effect may be executed when shifting to the normal game state. In these cases, when transitioning to a specific game state that is the target of a special effect, it is possible to shift to the specific game state by displaying an image suggesting transition to the specific game state on the display unit 50a. A production suggesting is executed.

In addition, if the special production is not executed when shifting to the jackpot time reduction, the jackpot time reduction suggestion production ends in response to the start of the first special figure 2 variable display, but even after the special figure 2 variable display starts You may make it continue and a jackpot time-saving suggestion production will be performed. However, in this case, based on the start time of the first special figure 2 variable display, the jackpot time-saving suggestion production ends at a timing earlier than the timing at which the special button operation promotion production included in the special production is started. desirable. This is to prevent the player from being discouraged and losing his/her willingness to play by excessively fanning the player's sense of expectation for the special performance.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when shifting to the jackpot time reduction, the case where the special performance is executed and the case where the special performance is not executed are larger in the special figure variable display when the special performance is executed. There is a high possibility that the symbol or the small winning symbol will be stopped and displayed, and the performance time of the big winning time saving suggesting performance is longer when the special performance is executed. Therefore, if you pay attention to the production time of the big hit short-time suggesting production, the longer the big hit short-time suggestive production time, the higher the possibility that the special figure variable display will stop and display the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern. Therefore, for example, a special performance can be executed even in the case of a loss, and there are three or more types of performance time of the big hit time-saving suggestion performance, and as the performance time of the big hit time-saving suggestion performance becomes longer, the special figure variable display is used. Alternatively, it may be possible to increase the possibility that the small winning symbols are stopped and displayed. Alternatively, the production time of the jackpot time-saving suggestion production is constant, but there are three or more types of start time of the special button operation promotion production based on the start time of the special variable display, and the start time of the special button operation promotion production As the time delays, the possibility that the special symbol variable display will stop displaying the big winning symbol or the small winning symbol may increase.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the special effect is executed when the pachinko game machine PY1 configured by a so-called "1 type and 2 type mixed machine" shifts to the jackpot time reduction, but the specification that can execute the special effect is It is not limited to the so-called "one type and two types mixed machine", so-called "probability variable type (loop machine or ST machine)" etc. Also good.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the frame lamp 53 installed on the front door 23 is used to execute the specific advance notice effect, but the installation position of the light emitting means used in the specific notice effect is not limited to the front door 23 and is appropriately set. can be changed to For example, the game board 1 may be provided with light-emitting means used in the specific advance notice effect. In this case, a light-emitting portion corresponding to the frame-top light-emitting portion 53C to be represented by the first specific notice effect image G50 or the second specific notice effect image G51 is basically placed at a predetermined position always visible to the player, Light-emitting portions corresponding to the frame left light-emitting portion 53L and the frame right light-emitting portion 53R, which are not targeted by the first specific notice effect image G50 and the second specific notice effect image G51, are installed. It should be noted that, basically, the opening 1A of the game board 1 as seen from the front may be used as a predetermined position that is always visible to the player. Alternatively, the game board 1 may be made of a transparent member, and a predetermined position that is basically visible to the player at all times may be set on the back side of the game board 1 .

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the frame light-emitting portion 53C, which is the object represented by the first specific notice effect image G50 and the second specific notice effect image G51, is composed of characters. The display format is not limited to characters, and may be changed to other display formats such as graphics. Further, the frame left light-emitting portion 53L and the frame right light-emitting portion 53R, which are not represented by the first specific notice effect image G50 or the second specific notice effect image G51, may express a specific display format such as characters or figures. .

Also, although an image representing the frame light-emitting portion 53C different from the first specific notice effect image G50 and the second specific notice effect image G51 is displayed, the frame light-emitting portion 53C may not emit light. . Alternatively, when the upper frame light emitting portion 53C emits light while the left frame light emitting portion 53L and the right frame light emitting portion 53R are not emitting light, the image representing the upper frame light emitting portion 53C may not be displayed. Also good.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the specific advance notice effect is started when the light emitting background effect is being executed by the upper frame light emitting portion 53C, the left frame light emitting portion 53L, and the right frame light emitting portion 53R. As an effect different from the effect and the luminous background effect, the specific advance notice effect may be started when the upper frame light emitting portion 53C, the left frame light emitting portion 53L, and the right frame light emitting portion 53R are emitting light. .

Further, in the first embodiment, the execution timing of the first specific notice effect and the execution timing of the second specific notice effect are the same, but the execution timing of the first specific notice effect and the execution timing of the second specific notice effect are different. You can make it different. Alternatively, in the first embodiment, the first specific notice effect and the second specific notice effect are positioned as the effect type of the specific notice effect, and are selectively executed when it is decided to execute the specific notice effect. However, the first specific notice effect and the second specific notice effect are notice effects that suggest that there is a possibility of becoming an independent and different jackpot game state, and both in one special figure fluctuation effect may be executed. In this case, the possibility (expectation) of the jackpot game state suggested by the second specific notice effect is higher than the possibility (expectation) of the jackpot game state suggested by the first specific notice effect. can be On the contrary, the possibility of becoming a big win gaming state suggested by the first specific notice performance (big win expectation) is higher than the possibility of becoming a big win gaming state suggested by the second specific notice performance (big win expectation). You can do it. Furthermore, the possibility (expectation) of the jackpot game state suggested by the first specific notice performance and the possibility (expectation) of the jackpot game state suggested by the second specific notice performance are set to be the same. Also good.

Further, in the first embodiment, the specific notice effect is executed in the normal game state and the normal effect mode of the pachinko game machine PY1 constituted by a so-called "1 type and 2 types mixed machine", but the specific notice effect can be executed. Such specifications are not limited to the so-called "one type and two types mixed machine", so-called "probability variable type (loop machine or ST machine)" etc. You can do it.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the specific notice effect can be executed in the normal game state and the normal effect mode, but it may be executable in another game state or another effect mode. Further, it may be possible to execute a specific notice effect based on the special figure 2 variation pattern. Alternatively, a specific advance notice effect may be executed as a prefetch effect based on the prefetch determination result. Also, in the jackpot game, a specific advance notice effect may be executed. In this case, a specific advance notice effect may be executed in a round game, and the specific notice effect may be executed as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game may be further continued. Alternatively, the specific advance notice effect may be executed as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of shifting to a game state relatively advantageous to the player upon completion of the big win game. Furthermore, the specific advance notice effect may be executed as a so-called "demonstration effect" when the game is not being played, regardless of the game profit of the player.

7. Inventions Disclosed in the Aforedescribed Embodiments The following inventions A to F are disclosed by the preceding paragraph in [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the description of the inventions A to C, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A4 below, invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B4 below, and invention C is a generic term for inventions C1 to C4 below.

In addition, according to the invention A, the game machine described in JP-A-2019-181254 has an effect of improving amusement in a game with respect to the problem 1 described below. In the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254, on the condition that the game ball enters the starting hole, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the game is a big hit. When a big hit determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination. In the variable display of the special symbols, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a specific game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is entered. In addition, in this game machine, the starter has a first starter and a second starter that can be opened and closed, and the first starter and the second starter are configured to be separable. In the normal game state, the game for winning the first starting port is mainly performed, and in the time-saving state in which the second starting port is easier to open than in the normal game state, the game for winning the second starting port is mainly performed. In the time-saving state, the display section executes an effect prompting the game ball to be shot toward the second starting port. However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the amusement of games in gaming machines that execute an effect that encourages shooting a game ball toward the opening in a game state in which the opening and closing opening is easy to open. be. Therefore, the first task is to provide a new gaming machine that enhances amusement in games.

In addition, according to the invention B, the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254 has the effect of improving amusement in the game with respect to the problem 2 described below. A predetermined determination is performed in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-181254. If a predetermined determination results in a specific result, the game state is advantageous to the player, whereas if a non-specific result different from the specific result is obtained, the game state is not advantageous to the player. In addition, in this gaming machine, there is a case where the game machine shifts to a specific game state different from the normal game state, and in response to the shift to the specific game state, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect suggesting that the game state will shift to the specific game state. . However, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the enjoyment of games with respect to gaming machines capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting transition to a specific game state in response to the transition to the specific game state. Therefore, the second task is to provide a novel gaming machine that enhances amusement in games.

In addition, according to the invention C, the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-181254 has the effect of improving the game interest with respect to the problem 3 described below. In the gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-181254, when a jackpot determination is made in the pachinko gaming machine, a special symbol is variably displayed, and when the special symbol is variably displayed and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is performed. executed. In addition, in this gaming machine, a display unit capable of displaying an image and a light-emitting means capable of emitting light are used during a period during which a game such as a variable display of special symbols or a jackpot game is being executed, or during a period during which no game is being played. A predetermined effect can be executed by pressing the button. However, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the enjoyment of games with respect to gaming machines capable of executing predetermined effects using display units capable of displaying images and light emitting means capable of emitting light. Therefore, the third task is to provide a novel gaming machine that enhances the amusement of the game.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The game machine according to invention A1 is
It is possible to shoot a game ball toward the game area (game area 6) by operating the operation means (handle 72k),
The game area is provided with a first start area (first start port 11) and a second start area (second start port 12) that can be opened and closed,
By operating the operation means in the first operation mode (left-handed), it is possible to cause the game ball to enter the first starting area, and the operation means is operated in a second operation mode ( It is possible to enter the game ball into the second start area by operating with right hitting),
Equipped with game execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a game and production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production,
The game execution means is
It is possible to execute variable display of the first identification information (special figure 1) based on the game ball winning the first start region, and the first identification result is derived by the variable display of the first identification information (special After the jackpot pattern according to FIG. 1 is stopped and displayed), it is possible to make a game state advantageous to the player,
It is possible to execute variable display of the second identification information (special figure 2) based on the game ball winning the second start region, and the second identification result is derived by the variable display of the second identification information (special After the big winning symbols or small winning symbols according to FIG.
When the game ball wins the first starting area when the variable display of the first identification information cannot be started, the right to execute the variable display of the first identification information based on the winning is given to the first identification information. It is possible to reserve the right to execute,
When the first identification information execution right is reserved when switching from the normal game state to a specific game state (time saving state) in which the second start area is easier to open than the normal game state, While executing the specific display (display of the first right-handed promotion image G31) on the display unit when switching, the first identification information execution right is not reserved when switching from the normal game state to the specific game state. case, the specific display is executed when the switching is made and when the variable display of the second identification information is started.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific display prompts the operator to operate the operating means in the second operation mode.

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1 or Invention A2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that a game state more advantageous to the player is likely to occur after the second specified result is derived than after the first specified result is derived.

8-1-4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
During the period from when the normal game state is switched to the specific game state to when the variable display of the second identification information is started, the second operation mode is performed in a mode that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the specific display. A gaming machine characterized in that a non-specific display (display of a second right-handing promotion image G30) prompting the user to operate the operation means may be executed on the display unit.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The game machine according to invention B1 is
A predetermined judgment (jackpot judgment) may be executed, and if the judgment results in a specific result (big hit, small hit), a specific game (big hit game, small hit game) advantageous to the player is executed, and the specific result and A game executing means (game control microcomputer 101) that does not execute the specific game when a different non-specific result (losing) is obtained;
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production,
The game execution means may shift to a specific game state (time saving state),
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a suggestive effect (jackpot time reduction suggestive effect) that suggests shifting to the specific game state,
When the suggestive effect is being executed, there are cases where a specific effect (special button operation promotion effect) is executed and where the specific effect is not executed,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the specific effect is executed, the possibility of the specific result being obtained is higher than the possibility of the non-specific result being obtained.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
It further comprises an operable operation means (first effect button 40k),
A gaming machine, wherein the specific effect is a performance that prompts an operation of the operating means.

8-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
When the specific performance is executed while the suggestive performance is being executed, the performance executing means ends the suggestive performance when the operation means is operated while the specific performance is being executed. A game machine characterized by

8-2-4. Invention B4
The gaming machine according to invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to invention B3,
The game machine is characterized in that, when the operation means is operated while the specific effect is being executed, the effect executing means terminates the suggestive effect and executes a predetermined effect (blessing effect).

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
Production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production,
a display unit (display unit 50a) capable of displaying an image;
Equipped with a first light emitting portion capable of emitting light (frame upper light emitting portion 53C) and a second light emitting portion (frame left light emitting portion 53L, frame right light emitting portion 53R),
The effect executing means may display a specific image (first specific notice effect image G50, second specific notice effect image G51) representing the first light emitting part but not the second light emitting part. Characteristic game machine.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The game machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a specific effect (first specific notice effect, second specific notice effect) in which the first light emitting unit emits light in a specific manner when the specific image is displayed. game machine.

8-3-3. Invention C3
The game machine according to invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention C2,
A predetermined effect (luminous background effect) may be executed in which the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit emit light in a predetermined manner,
The game machine characterized in that, when the specific image is displayed while the predetermined effect is being executed, the effect executing means terminates the predetermined effect and executes the specific effect.

8-3-4. Invention C4
The game machine according to invention C4 is
A gaming machine according to the invention C3,
The game machine, wherein the effect executing means does not cause the second light emitting portion to emit light when the predetermined effect is terminated and the specific effect is executed.

PY, PY1 Pachinko machine 1 Game board 6 Game area 6A Left game area 6B Right game area 11 First start port 11a First start port sensor 12 Second start port 12a Second start port Sensor 12k Electric chew opening/closing member 13 Gate 14 First big prize opening 14a First big prize opening sensor 14k First AT opening/closing member 15 Second big prize opening 15a Second big prize opening sensor 15k Second AT Opening/closing member 16 Specific area 16a Specific area sensor 16k Sorting member 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 52 Speaker 53 Frame lamp 53C Upper frame light emitting unit 53L Left frame light emitting unit 53R Right frame light emitting unit 100... game control board 101... game control microcomputer 120... production control board 121... production control microcomputer 140... image control board

Claims (1)

a game execution means that may bring the game to an advantageous game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
a production executing means capable of executing production;
a display unit capable of displaying an image;
A first light emitting unit capable of emitting light and a second light emitting unit,
The effect execution means is a gaming machine that may display a specific image that is composed of a plurality of characters and that represents the first light emitting unit but does not represent the second light emitting unit,
The specific images include a first specific image and a second specific image having different display contents,
The effect executing means performs a first specific effect in which the first specific image is displayed, the first light emitting section emits light in the first specific mode, and the second light emitting section does not emit light in the first specific mode. When executed, the second specific image is displayed, the first light emitting unit emits light in the second specific mode, and the second light emitting unit emits light in substantially the same light emitting mode as the second specific mode. There is a time to execute a second specific effect that
In the first specific effect, the plurality of characters associated with the first specific image perform a first action display in a discrete state, while in the second specific effect, the plurality of characters associated with the second specific image A second operation display is performed in the aligned state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the possibility of the advantageous game state is different between when the first specified effect is executed and when the second specified effect is executed.

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