JP7146230B2 - 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, it is possible to determine whether or not a big hit is made on the condition that the game ball enters the starting hole, and if it is determined to be a big hit in the judgment, the game ball Winning jackpot games are played. In addition, the game is played in various game states, such as a game state that is advantageous to the player and a game state that is disadvantageous to the player (see Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a different presentation mode is set according to a change in the game state, thereby improving the game interest.

JP 2016-67682 A

However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the amusement of games in gaming machines that perform effects in the effect mode.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of the game.

The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that determines whether or not to enter a special game state advantageous to a player, and enters the special game state when it is determined in the judgment that the special game state is to be entered,
Equipped with a production execution means that can set a production mode for executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, perform a stop display to notify the result of the determination after the production pattern is displayed variably,
Any one of a plurality of performance modes including a normal performance mode in which a normal background image is displayed and a specific performance mode in which a specific background image is displayed is set as the performance mode when the variable display of the performance symbols is performed. there is a
The normal effect mode further includes a first effect mode in which at least a first normal background image is displayed and a second effect mode in which a second normal background image is displayed ,
In the first production mode and the second production mode, when a common first predetermined condition is satisfied, the first production mode and the second production mode are switched to the specific production mode, and the first production mode is switched to the specific production mode. By establishing a second predetermined condition in, it switches from the first production mode to the second production mode,
In the first effect mode, the first effect mode may be terminated by executing the determination for the first number of times without entering the special game state,
In the second effect mode, the second effect mode may be terminated by executing the first number of times of the determination without entering the special game state,
In the specific effect mode, the specific effect mode may be switched to the normal effect mode by executing the determination a second number of times different from the first number of times without entering the special game state,
The first predetermined condition does not include that the determination is executed a predetermined number of times without entering the special game state ,
In each of the first production mode, the second production mode, and the specific production mode, it is possible to variably display the production pattern on the display means,
When the first production mode is set, there are a case of changing from the first production mode to the second production mode and a case of changing from the first production mode to the specific production mode,
At the timing of switching from the first production mode to the second production mode, changing the display mode of the production pattern,
The display mode of the production pattern is not changed at the timing of switching from the first production mode to the specific production mode .

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 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 hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a first jackpot determination table, (B) is a second jackpot determination table, (C) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (D) is a ready-to-win determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a 1st look-ahead determination table. It is a 2nd look-ahead determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, (B) is a game state setting table, and (C) is a small hit game control 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. 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 SP reach. FIG. 21 is a continuation of FIG. 21 showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 22 is a continuation of FIG. 22, 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 pending change notice; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of pending 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. 32 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing, and is a diagram representing a continuation of FIG. 31 ; 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; It is a figure showing an example of the background image for specials. (A) is a block diagram explaining a game flow, and (B) is a table showing details of start conditions and end conditions relating to a special mode. It is a production pattern for the production mode. It is a figure showing an example of the change from a 1st normal production|presentation stage to a 2nd normal production|presentation stage. It is a figure showing an example of the switch from a 2nd normal production|presentation stage to a 3rd normal production|presentation stage. It is a figure showing an example of the change from a 3rd normal production|presentation stage to a 1st normal production|presentation stage. It is a figure showing the specific example in which a special production mode is set when the 1st start conditions are satisfied. It is a figure showing the specific example which the special production mode set by the establishment of the 1st start condition is complete|finished by the establishment of the 1st end condition. It is a figure showing the specific example in which a special production mode is set when the second start condition is established. It is a figure showing the specific example which the special production mode set by the establishment of the 2nd start condition is complete|finished by the establishment of the 2nd end condition. It is a table showing the probability of selecting "execution" of the notice effect and the probability of selecting "non-executing" of the notice effect in the decision of execution of the notice effect. It is a figure showing an example of a line notice. It is a figure showing an example of a bat notice. It is a figure showing an example of a cut-in notice. It is a figure showing an example of group notice. It is a figure showing an example of a timer notice. It is a table showing the probability that each effect mode is selected in the advance notice effect mode determination. It is a table showing the probability that each effect mode is selected in the advance notice effect mode determination. It is a table showing the probability of selecting "execution" of the one-shot notification effect and the probability of selecting "non-execution" of the one-shot notification effect in the one-shot notification effect execution determination. 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; FIG. 62 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, and is a diagram continuing from FIG. 61;

<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. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). In addition, "forward" is defined as the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is defined as the direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ,explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY1 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, 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 gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. 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 PY1 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 amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude of the force (shooting strength) applied to the game ball to shoot the game ball. 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The operating portion of the first effect button 40k is shaped like a hemisphere. 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 so as to avoid the first effect button device 40. 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 R 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 along the center decoration 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 PY1. 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 (three in the first embodiment) 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 hole 11, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) 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 (four in the first embodiment) 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 (14 in the first 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. A large number of game nails (not shown) are also formed in the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2.

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 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 55k is hidden between the game board 1 and the image display device 50 in the standby state arranged at the initial position. In the standby state, the lower end portion of the board movable body 55k, specifically the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1, is located slightly below the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. FIG. Therefore, only a portion of the lower end of the rotating member 55k1 is arranged so as to be visible to the player (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 around a rotating shaft provided at the 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 devices include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2" ) to variably display the special figure 2 indicator 81b, and a normal figure indicator 82 to variably display the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "universal figure"). The display devices include 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 PY1, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special figure lottery and 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 right to execute the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure is reserved based on the winning, with a predetermined number as the upper limit. This reserved right is called a "special drawing reservation."

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

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 passage of the game ball through 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 first embodiment, the mode of the variable display of the normal figure is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. 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 PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 for controlling a game (progress of the game) in which a game profit can be obtained; It also has a payout control board 170 and the like for controlling the payout of game balls. The game control board 100, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like are unitized and installed on the back side of the board effect unit EU.

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. In addition, 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).

Also, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls a game. On the other hand, the effect control board 120 can be positioned as a effect control section that controls effects together with an image control board 140, a sound control circuit 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later. In addition, 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 effect, customer waiting effect, and operation promotion. Anything is possible as long as the production can be controlled.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the game control board 100, the performance control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of power.

As shown in FIG. 5, 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 PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 103 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, and a small hit game control table, which will be described later. , hit determination table, auxiliary game control table, etc. 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 number 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 number of the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4". In addition, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 reservation number and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 reservation number may be set as appropriate. Also, it is not necessary to provide the upper limit number of the special figure 1 reservation number and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 reservation number.

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 large 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 game machine PY1, and is a device that enables ball lending based on information such as an 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 (manipulation 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 PY1, one game ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

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. 6, 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 PY1 according to a program. 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.

Also, 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. In addition, the effect RAM 124 is provided with a starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 for storing a starting winning command.

An image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 is 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, the image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display control is performed. 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 . Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as 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.

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, the performance control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, effect sound, etc. from the speaker 52 through the voice control circuit 161. to output

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control circuit 161 as a substrate. 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 detection sensor 40a and a second effect button detection sensor 41a. The first effect button detection sensor 40a detects that the first effect button 40k has been pressed. The second effect button detection sensor 41a detects that the second effect button 41k is pressed. 1st production button detection sensor 40a and 2nd production button detection sensor 41a outputs the signal which responds to the contents of the detection to production control board 120, when it detects that each is 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 rotating member motor 55m1 and a lifting member motor 55m2. The rotating member motor 55m1 can drive the rotating member 55k1 to rotate the rotating member 55k1. The lifting member 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 board movable body 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.

A CPU may be mounted using the sub-drive board 162 as 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. Main Games by Gaming Machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 14. FIG.

3-1. Games Related to Universal Figures First, games related to universal charts will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 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 gaming machine PY1 acquires the general pattern-related determination information when the general pattern variation start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (the general pattern lottery, the variable display of the general pattern, and the auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 7(A), 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. 8(A), for example. The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, which will be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time-saving hit determination table) used in a non-time-saving state and a hit determination table (time-saving hit determination table) used in a time-saving state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number determination value) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 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, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, 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. 8(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). That is, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table includes the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-short-time normal pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and the normal-fluctuation pattern determination table used in the short-time state ( There is a time-saving normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table).

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 PY1 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 of loss (losing general figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is determined to be a normal figure fluctuation pattern, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning pattern For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, the normal pattern fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern in which the normal pattern fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed For the variable display of the figure, a normal figure variation pattern is determined in which the normal figure variation time is, for example, 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).

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components), that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening are included. And each of these elements can be associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that each element such as the number of times of opening and the opening time can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 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 the second opening time which 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 PY1 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 hit pattern, a small hit pattern, and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit, a small 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 small winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the small winning game is executed, and the game based on the winning is finished. Furthermore, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the game based on the winning is finished without the big winning game or the small winning game.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 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 and the small winning game are not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

It should be noted that the special figure 2 lottery may also include a small winning pattern, and a small winning game may be executed when the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 81b. On the contrary, the small winning design may be omitted from the special figure 1 lottery, and the small winning design may not be stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 81a.

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.

In order to perform such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, setting of game state, and small win game), the pachinko machine PY1 performs special figure related Determination information is acquired, and various determinations are made for the special figure related determination information. As shown in FIG. 7B, 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. Big hit determination Big hit determination is, for example, using a big hit determination table as shown in FIGS. It is to decide whether it hits or loses. The jackpot determination table is used in the jackpot determination table based on the winning at the first start port 11 (hereinafter referred to as "first jackpot determination table") and the jackpot determination table based on the winning at the second start port 12. There is a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as a “second jackpot determination table”). Then, each of the jackpot determination tables associated with the type of starting port further includes a jackpot determination table (first jackpot determination table for normal probability, second jackpot determination table for normal probability) used in the normal probability state, and a high probability There is a jackpot determination table (first jackpot determination table for high probability, second jackpot determination table for high probability) used in the state.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the first starting port 11 is won, the variable display of the special figure 1 is executed, and when the second starting port 12 is won, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the first jackpot determination table is a jackpot determination table for special figure 1, and the second jackpot determination table is a jackpot determination table for special figure 2.

In each first jackpot determination table associated with the game state, the judgment value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number judgment value) is distributed to the jackpot, small hit, and loss, which are the results of the jackpot judgment. The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the first big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win, a small win, or a loss. As shown in FIG. 9A, the high-probability first jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability first jackpot determination table. In addition, the special symbol random number determination value determined to be a small hit is set to be the same in the high-probability first big-hit determination table and the normal-probability first big-hit determination table.

Also, in each of the second jackpot determination tables associated with the game state, the jackpot and loss, which are the results of the jackpot determination, are assigned the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value). The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the second big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 9B, the high-probability second big-hit determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a big hit than the normal-probability second big-hit determination table.

In addition, it is possible to appropriately change how to distribute the special symbol random number determination value for the winning probability of a big hit or a small hit and the determination result of various big hit determinations. Also, a small hit may be provided in the second big hit determination table. That is, as a special figure, a big hit design, a small hit design, and a losing design may be provided.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination Jackpot pattern type determination determines the type of jackpot pattern (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 PY1 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. 9(C), 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, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, for example, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. It is to be.

The reach determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the reach determination table has 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 determination table) used in the time-saving state.

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 PY1 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. 9(D), the reach determination table for non-time saving and the reach determination table for time saving can be different in the number of reach random number determination values that are determined as "with reach (generate reach)". 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”.

3-2-4. Special Figure Variation Pattern Judgment/Special Figure Variable Display In the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, the result of the jackpot judgment is a big hit, a small hit, and in any case of loss, for example, the fluctuation of special symbols as shown in FIGS. 10 to 11 Using the pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table), it is 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 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 production flow (production content) of special figure fluctuation production, it is possible to include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination. As a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

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. 10) 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. 11) 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). That is, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) and the special figure 1 used in the time saving state There is a 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, the jackpot type determination result, and the reach determination result. That is, in the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, respectively, for jackpot pattern A, jackpot patterns B and C, for small hit, for loss with reach, and without reach There is one for loss. 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 jackpot pattern D, a jackpot pattern E, F, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. be.

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. Also, 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 .

Then, the variable display of the special figure of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination is performed by the special figure display device 81 . Then, in the variable display of the special symbols, when the jackpot 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 performed immediately, and the jackpot game is executed subsequently. be. In addition, in the variable display of special symbols, as the display result (result of the special symbol lottery), when the small winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the next special symbols is not immediately performed, and subsequently, the small winning game is played. executed.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to associate the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the third column from the right of the table of FIGS. 10 to 11 . 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 variation performance is not completed in N reach, the remaining one performance pattern fluctuates again at high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach or SP reach while the reach is maintained.

L-reach is an effect that can be executed after N-reach, and it is performed for a longer time than N-reach, suggesting that the expectation of a big win is higher than 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 (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later is displayed at the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right production pattern EZ3 is displayed. In the state of moving to the upper right of the portion 50a), the background image is switched to the background image dedicated to the L reach (video dedicated to the L reach is displayed). 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 effect, a scene is displayed in which the main character undergoes special training in order to acquire a special move (video of the special training is displayed on the display section 50a).

The SP reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, is performed for a longer time than the L reach, and suggests 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 (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later is the upper left of the display unit 50a, and the right production pattern EZ3 is displayed. In the state of moving to the upper right of the part 50a), the background image is switched to the SP reach-only background image (the SP reach-only video is displayed). Note that the SP reach is performed for a longer time than the L reach. In SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the effect content of the SP reach, a scene is displayed in which team A to which the main character belongs and team B to which the main character's rival belongs (video of the match is displayed on the display section 50a).

The battle production is a production that can be executed after reach in the time saving state, and is a production that suggests that the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than normal fluctuation. 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. As the effect content of the SP reach, a scene is displayed in which team A to which the main character belongs and team B to which the main character's rival belongs (video of the match is 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.

Also, as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 10 to 11, the special figure variation pattern is named in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure variation production. There is And, the special figure variation pattern related to the big hit is "big hit variation", the special figure variation pattern relating to the small hit is "small hit variation", and the special figure variation pattern related to loss is collectively referred to as "losing variation". sometimes.

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 Pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs look-ahead determination using a look-ahead determination table as shown in, for example, FIGS. 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 start-up determination table (first look-ahead determination table: FIG. 12) and the second start-up determination table (first look-ahead determination table: FIG. 12) when the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed However, there is a look-ahead determination table (second look-ahead determination table: FIG. 13) when the variable display of special figure 2 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".

Also, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with the game state. For example, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with a normal game state, a high-probability high-base game state, a low-probability high-base game state, and the like, which will be described later. That is, as the look-ahead determination table, a look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state (normal game state look-ahead determination table) and a look-ahead determination table used in the high probability high base game state (high probability high base game state prefetching determination table) and a prefetching determination table used in the low probability high base gaming state (low probability high base gaming state prefetching determination table) can be provided.

Therefore, in detail, when the look-ahead determination table is associated with the starting port and the game state, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state and the first look-ahead determination table used in the high probability high base game state. a first look-ahead determination table used in the low-probability high-base game state, a second look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state, and a high-probability high-base game state It is possible to have a second look-ahead determination table to be used and a second look-ahead determination table to be used in the low probability high base game state. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately set which element the prefetch determination table is associated with, that is, how the prefetch determination table is configured.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure performed by the start winning is specified by the look-ahead determination using the look-ahead determination table shown in FIGS. 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. And, the look-ahead determination result containing the information about the special figure variation pattern is associated with the start winning command. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is specified as the prefetch 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. In addition, in the variable display of the special symbols, when the small 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 performed, and subsequently, the small winning game is executed. be. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Jackpot game

The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games accompanied by the opening and closing of the jackpot 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. ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the 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 PY1 controls a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table. One type or a plurality of types of jackpot games can be set, and a jackpot game control table is set for each type of jackpot game.

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).

In addition, the type of the jackpot game and the jackpot game components of various jackpot games can be set as appropriate. Also, hereinafter, the number of round games is also referred to as "number of rounds", the opening time of the jackpot game is also referred to as "jackpot opening time", and the ending time of the jackpot game is also referred to as "jackpot ending time".

The pachinko game machine PY1 can control a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14(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. 14(A). Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 14(A) will be described.

The number of round games of the first jackpot game is ten times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened once over 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. Also, the closing time between each round game in the first jackpot game is set to 2.0 seconds.

The number of round games of the second jackpot game is five. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened once over 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 addition, the closing time between each round game in the second jackpot game is set to 2.0 seconds.

The number of round games of the third jackpot game is 16 times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 16R, the big winning opening 14 is opened once over 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. Also, the closing time between each round game in the third jackpot game is set to 2.0 seconds.

The number of round games of the fourth jackpot game is four. Then, in each round game from 1R to 4R, the big winning opening 14 is opened once over 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 fourth jackpot game. In addition, the closing time between each round game in the fourth jackpot game is set to 2.0 seconds.

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.

Here, which type of jackpot game is to be executed may be determined by, for example, the type of jackpot symbol. In the above example, for example, as shown in FIG. 14A, the first jackpot game is associated with the jackpot symbol A, the second jackpot game is associated with the jackpot symbols B and C, and the third jackpot game is associated with the jackpot symbols B and C. The game may be associated with the jackpot pattern D, and the fourth jackpot game may be associated with the jackpot patterns E and F.

Also, 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, while when the other winning port is won, Either a jackpot game consisting of round games larger than a predetermined number or a jackpot game consisting of round games smaller than a given number may be executed at a given probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Game State Next, a game state that can be controlled by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 has a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is executed with the opening of the jackpot 14 and a non-jackpot game state in which the 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 jackpot winning probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 . That is, the jackpot winning probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 can be associated with the specific game state.

Advantageous to the player with respect to the probability of winning the big win means that the probability of winning the big win becomes higher than in the normal game state, making it easier to win the 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.

Then, as the specific game state, the first specific game state in which both the jackpot winning probability and the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time are advantageous to the player, and only the jackpot winning probability is advantageous to the player. It is possible to set three types of a second 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 not all of these three types of specific game states can be mounted on the pachinko gaming machine PY1, but some of the three types of specific game states can be mounted.

Here, as a local game state focused on the jackpot winning probability, a state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than that in the normal game state and the jackpot winning probability is advantageous to the player is referred to as a "high probability state". On the other hand, the state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is the normal probability in the normal game state and the probability of winning a jackpot is not advantageous to the player is called "normal probability state".

In addition, as a local game state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal game state, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 A state in which the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is called a "time-saving state." On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal game state, and the state in which the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is not advantageous to the player is called "non-time-saving". state.

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 (30.0 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (5.0 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 PY1 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. In addition, when the small winning game is being executed, the big winning opening 14 is temporarily opened and the game ball can be obtained, so the state in which the small winning game is being executed can also be included in the advantageous game state. .

The high-probability high-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state. is. 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 big winning game state and the small winning game state, since the big winning opening 14 having more prize balls per winning than the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 is opened, the big winning game state is established. , and small winning game state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base game state.

Also, when the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 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. Furthermore, the small winning game state is set by performing the stop display of the small winning symbols. On the other hand, the specific game state is set when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is executed.

3-5. Setting of Specific Game State Next, the setting of the specific game state will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can newly set a specific game state upon completion of the jackpot game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and progressed in the specific game state. The duration of this specific game state can be set appropriately. For example, the 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 as to 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.

In addition, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the termination condition, and the content of the termination 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. A game may be controlled in a high-probability base game state. Here, this 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 F. 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, the presence or absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

Focusing on 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 that the game progresses in the normal probability state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is also called "time saving jackpot".

3-6. Small winning game Next, the small winning game will be described. The small winning game includes an opening game involving the opening and closing of the big winning opening 14, an opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the small winning game to the start of the first open game, and the final open game. It includes an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end to the end of the small winning game. Each open game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous open game, and ends with the start of the next open game or the start of the ending. Note that it is possible not to provide OP and ED.

Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 controls a small winning game using a small winning game control table. One type or a plurality of types of small winning games can be set, and a small winning game control table is set for each type of small winning game.

The small winning game control table stores the elements (small winning game components) that constitute the small winning game. The small winning game components include the number of open games, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the big winning opening where each open game is performed, the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time) ), and ending time (ending time). Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 can control a small winning game using a small winning game control table as shown in FIG. 14(A), for example. That is, as shown in FIG. 14(C), it is possible to set the type of the small winning game and the small winning game components for the small winning game.

In the small winning game shown in FIG. 14, the open game is performed twice. Then, in each open game, the big winning opening 14 is opened for 0.2 seconds. It should be noted that the closing time of the big winning opening 14 between each open game is 2.0 seconds. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 1.0 second from the start of the small winning game to the start of the first open game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 1.0 seconds from the end of the last open game to the end of the small winning game.

4. Main Effects by Game Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 28. 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 PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability 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. 15A, a customer waiting demonstration animation G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 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, a setting screen G101 for setting the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 is 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 in which a background image (FIG. 16A: first normal background image G111) representing a townscape is displayed on the display unit 50a as a lower layer effect mode belonging to the normal effect mode. , a second normal effect mode in which a background image representing a baseball field (FIG. 16B: second normal background image G112) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a background image representing the inside of the restaurant on the display unit 50a ( FIG. 16C: A third normal effect mode in which a third normal background image G113) is displayed can be provided. 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."

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, and for example, it is possible to set, as the switching condition, that the special figure variable effect is performed once or a plurality of times without winning the jackpot. Furthermore, as a switching condition, it is also possible to set that a specific production such as a special figure fluctuation production based on SP reach fluctuation 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".

When the normal effect mode is set, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are displayed in the front part. On the other hand, in the latter part, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the normal effect mode is displayed. Is displayed.

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, a specific effect mode which is set only in the "high probability low base game state" and which is 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 specific 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 probability variation production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16D, a background image (probability variation background image G120) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a, and probability variation BGM is output from the speaker 52. Furthermore, the probability variation production mode is similar to the normal production mode, the probability variation background image G120 is displayed in the front part of the special figure variation production. Then, in the latter part of the special figure variation production, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the probability variation 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 time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(E), a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G130) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the time saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. Furthermore, in the time saving production mode, similarly to the normal production mode, the background image G130 for time saving is displayed in the front part of the special figure fluctuation production. Then, in the latter part of the special figure fluctuation production, 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. 17A, 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. Further, during the round game in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17B, the round image G3 indicating the number of rounds and the prize ball number image G4 indicating the number of awarded balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. The displayed round production is performed. Furthermore, during the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 17(C), the ending image G51 suggesting the production mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls are indicated on the display section 50a. A jackpot ending production is performed in which the total number of awarded balls image G52 is displayed.

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. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the 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. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

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 figure using various production devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board movable device 55, a first production button 40k, and a second production button 41k It is possible to perform variable production.

First, the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a in the special symbol variation effect executed according to the special symbol variable display, and the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol will be described. A specific configuration of the production pattern can be appropriately set. For example, the display section 50a of the image display device 50 is used as an area for displaying the effect pattern, and as shown in FIG. A left performance design area 50b1, a middle performance design area 50b2, and a right performance design area 50b3 are provided respectively. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3. In this way, the effect pattern displayed on the display unit 50a in the special figure fluctuation effect can be composed of three effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, a small pattern area 50c can be provided in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end of the display section 50a. And, when the special figure is variably displayed, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 can be variably displayed according to the special figure variable display in the small pattern region 50c.

In addition, in FIG. 18(A), the left effect pattern region 50b1, the medium 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 PY1 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.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18(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. 18 (B) 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.

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), the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed with the losing eyes (so-called "breaking eyes") peculiar to the reachless losing.

Towards the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, for example, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the left performance symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the substantially center position in the vertical direction, and then shown in FIG. 18(D). , the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 18(E), the medium effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction.

Finally, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a state of being horizontally aligned at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, are completely stopped all at once, as shown in FIG. 18(F). Confirm (stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the temporarily stopped production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped with loose stitches, that is, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 become the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3. The small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped all at once at the same loose stitch, and the stop display is also performed.

In the example of FIG. 18, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left performance symbol EZ1→right performance symbol EZ3→middle performance symbol EZ2. The aspect is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

On the other hand, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern with reach and loss (for example, N loss variation), in the same way as the case of no reach described above, in the display unit 50a, FIG. 19 ( As shown in A), the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small patterns KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed. , the variable display of the special figure is started, and as shown in FIG. 19(B), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small patterns KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3. is started.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 19(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 consisting of the number "5" is temporarily stopped at the substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 19(D), the same number The right performance symbol EZ3 consisting of "5" is horizontally aligned at the substantially central position in the vertical direction and is temporarily stopped, resulting in a ready-to-win state (a ready-to-win state occurs or is established). Even if the ready-to-win state is established in the production pattern, the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the medium and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 is continued.

In the example of FIG. 19, when the ready-to-win is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left effect symbol EZ1→right effect symbol EZ3. can be done. Also, the number of the production pattern that constitutes the ready-to-win is not limited to "5". Further, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central 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 reaching no loss and the interval from the start of the special figure fluctuation production when reach occurs to the time of reach establishment will be normal fluctuation.

4-2-2. N-reach Pachinko game machine PY1 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. 19(D), N reach is performed from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 20A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N-reach is started, as shown in FIG. 20(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 temporarily stopped at the vertical direction approximately center position. Then, the stop display of the production pattern indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 20 (C-1), the middle production pattern consisting of numbers ("4" in FIG. 20 (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. 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 temporarily stopped production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped by the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, three small patterns KZ1 to KZ3. However, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped all at once with the same reach-related loss, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are also stopped and displayed. Note that the content of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

When the special figure variation performance is not completed in N reach, the remaining one performance pattern fluctuates again at high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach or SP reach while the reach is maintained.

4-2-3. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the lottery result of the special lottery being a "big hit" 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 SP reach, established reach is maintained, for example, as shown in FIG. It moves to a predetermined position that does not overlap with the symbol area 50c (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).

Also, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in 21(B), a scene is displayed in which the main character and enemy character A, who is the main character's rival, are facing each other. The SP reach consists of a baseball pitcher and batter confrontation scene, where the main character is the pitcher and the enemy character A is the batter.

Next, as shown in FIG. 21C, an image (SP reach start title image) G10 indicating that SP reach has started is displayed in the center of the display section 50a. The SP reach start title image G10 is composed of a title image G10a representing the title of the SP reach "In FIG. .

After that, in the SP reach background image G115, the main character throws the ball at the enemy character A as shown in FIG. 22(A), and the enemy character A starts swinging the bat as shown in FIG. 22(B). . Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 22(C), the ball and the bat approach each other, and the confrontation between the main character and the enemy character A comes to an end. This scene constitutes a branching point (victory branching point) at which the main character wins or loses in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter.

After this winning/losing branch point, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. After the enemy character A whiffs and wins the confrontation, as shown in FIG. 52 outputs a predetermined sound effect. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit.

In this way, the display of the main character screaming after winning the confrontation and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitute an effect for announcing a big win (big win notification effect). After that, as shown in FIG. 23(C-1), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed.

On the other hand, after the winning/losing branch point, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the SP loss fluctuation), the background for SP reach without the big hit notification production being performed In image G115, as shown in FIG. 23(A-2), enemy character A hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 23(B-2), the main character is disappointed on the mound. A loss notification effect with a video is performed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 23(C-2), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed on the losing eye. The content of the SP reach is not limited to the content in which the characters face each other in baseball, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

Next, the movable body production and the operation production performed in the special figure fluctuation production will be described. Movable body production and operation production are performed as part of these productions in the form of being incorporated in the above-mentioned SP reach, N reach, and jackpot game production, etc., and when performed independently of these productions. There is. First, the movable body production will be described.

4-3. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body effect involving the movement 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, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), in the special figure fluctuation production, when developing from N reach to SP reach, first, as shown in FIG. The body 55k descends to the operating position in front view and is held at that position for a predetermined period of time. Then, as shown in FIG. 24(C), 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, a scene in which the main character is displayed in a large size on the display section 50a is displayed, and SP reach develops. 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 PY1 is a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure fluctuation effect and a jackpot game effect, and the operation promotion effect and operation means using the operation means such as the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. It is possible to perform an operation effect including an operation result effect corresponding to the operation. 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 winning/losing branch point is reached in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the second production button 41k is valid (second production button operation valid period) occurs, and this second production button operation valid period Along with the occurrence of , as shown in FIG. 25(A), an effect (second effect button operation promotion effect) for prompting the operation of the second effect button 41k is performed.

In the second effect button operation promotion effect, a second effect button operation promotion image G11 is displayed on the display section 50a. The second effect button operation prompting image G11 includes an image (second effect button image) G11a representing the second effect button 41k and an image (pressing operation image) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the second effect button 41k. G11b, and an image (operation valid period remaining time image) G11c representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (second effect button operation valid period) related to the operation of the second effect button 41k.

The second effect button operation valid period remaining time image G11c is composed of a generally curvilinear progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the effect button operation valid period. do. In addition, FIG.25(B) has generate|occur|produced the 2nd production|presentation button operation effective period, and represents the mode that time of 1/3 of the 2nd production|presentation button operation effective time passed.

Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot variation), after the second production button 41k is pressed in the second production button operation valid period, Alternatively, after the remaining time of the operation effective period expires without the second effect button 41k being operated in the second effect button operation effective period, the operation result effect is performed.

As an operation result presentation, for example, as shown in FIG. rotates for a predetermined time. That is, the operation result presentation also includes a movable body presentation. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G12 associated with the operation of the board movable body 55k is also displayed as an operation result presentation. Then, as shown in FIG. 25(D), the effect image G12 is erased, the rotating member 55k1 stops rotating, and the board movable body 55k rises, thereby ending the operation result presentation. When the operation result production ends, a jackpot notification production is performed.

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, SP loss fluctuation), the second production button 41k is pressed during the second production button operation valid period. Alternatively, even if the second effect button 41k is not pressed and the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period expires, the operation result effect is not performed and the failure notification effect 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 G12, 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 PY1 is capable of performing the prefetching performance for the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension in which the special figure lottery is not performed based on the result of the lookahead determination at any timing of the special figure fluctuation performance. be. 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. 26A, 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.

Further, the variable display area 50e is formed to the left of the reserved display area 50d. In the variable display area 50e, a variable icon representing the special figure 1 variable display that is currently being executed is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the variable icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the reserved icon displayed in the reserved display area 50d. is not included, but the display of the pending icon and the display of the variable icon are related, so below, the display of the pending icon and the display of the variable icon will be collectively referred to as “suspended effect”. . Also, the pending icon and the variable icon are collectively referred to as "icon".

In FIG. 26A, the reserved display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are clearly indicated by dashed lines, but this is for representing the range of the reserved display area 50d and the variable display area 50e. , is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the holding effect will be described. It should be noted that the display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted in the following description. 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. 26(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. Also, in the variable display area 50e (not shown) described above, a variable icon HA1 representing the special figure 1 variable display that is currently being executed is displayed. Note that the display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 26B 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. 26(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variation 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 pending icon HA2 displayed in the first region 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display region 50e (not shown), and the pending icon HA3 displayed in the second region 50d2 (not shown) is disabled. It moves to the illustrated 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 variable display area 50e represents the special figure 1 variable display being executed, it becomes the variable icon HA2 when displayed in the variable display area 50e. That is, as the word before "icon", the icon displayed in the reservation display area 50d is "suspended", and the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is "variable". 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 a floating icon. Further, when the reserved icon becomes the variable icon, in other words, the icon is enlarged approximately twice when it moves from the reserved display area 50d to the variable display area 50e.

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

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 PY1 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 this pending icon in a special mode is called "holding change notice".

When the display mode of the pending icon is a special mode, that is, when the pending change 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 the pending change notice will be described. As a specific example of the pending change notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon HA4 shown in FIG. 26(E) is a special mode.

As one type of pending change notice, it becomes a special mode immediately after the pending icon is displayed. There is a pending change notice type. For example, as shown in FIG. 27(A), from the situation (situation of FIG. 26(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. 27(B), in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold, the second region 73a2 (not shown) of the normal mode (white in FIG. 27(B)) holds icon HA4 to be displayed.

Then, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 27(C), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 27(C)) (hold change notice is performed). In the example of FIG. 27, 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 in which it is displayed in the normal mode.

As another type of hold change notice, there is a hold change notice type that becomes a special mode when the hold icon moves, in other words, a hold change notice is performed during the shift of the special figure 1 hold. For example, as shown in FIG. 28(A), from the situation before the pending icon HA4 is displayed (situation of FIG. 26(D)), the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, as shown in FIG. 28(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. 28(B)) is displayed as the suspension icon HA4. to be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variation 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, as shown in FIG. The suspended icon HA3 thus moved moves to the variable display area 50e (not shown), and the suspended 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. 28(D)) (hold change notice is performed ).

Moreover, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of special modes relating to the pending change 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, blue, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the pending icon. Here, white is the normal aspect, and blue, red, and gold are the 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<blue<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 execution such as a pending change notice by the pending icon HA, stop display of the effect pattern It may be an intermittent and continuous effect mode such as every time the is performed or every time the variable display of the effect pattern 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. 29 to 38. 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. 29 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt time management) circuit) are set.

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. 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. 30, 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. 31 and 32. FIG. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning hole 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning hole 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 winning ball process, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning to the general winning hole 10 (“3” in the first embodiment) is added to the winning 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 (“4” in the first 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 starting winning command specifying process is performed (S1212) (S212). In the second start winning command specific process, the current game state and the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 are compared with the second start winning command specific table shown in FIG. A command is specified, and the specified 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 first 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 start winning command specifying process is performed (S219). In the first start winning command specifying process, the current game state and the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 are compared with the first starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. A command is specified, and the specified 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 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. If the game ball has not entered the big winning hole 14 (NO at S221), the sensor detection process is terminated. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided big winning opening winning counter is equal to or greater than "9" (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 first embodiment, the specified prize number is set to "8". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

If the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated, and the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more, that is, less than "9". 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. In the big winning hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“14” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning to the big winning hole 14 is added to the prize ball counter for the big winning hole 14 .

[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. 33, 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. 34, the processing relating to the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D is divided into six statuses (steps). "Special action status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6" 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 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 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 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.

Small hitting game control processing (S1507) is processing which is done in the small hitting game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs a small winning game according to the small winning game control table by performing a small winning game control process. The special action status is changed to "1" when the small winning game ends. In addition, when all the open games are finished and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the small winning pattern related to the small winning game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

[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 one stored first among the special symbol random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is read out, and the jackpot determination table corresponding to the current game state is stored. Based on this, it is determined whether it is a big win or a loss (big win determination). Currently, in the normal probability state, the big win determination is performed using the normal probability state first big win determination table, and in the high probability state, the big win determination is performed using the high probability state first big win determination table.

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 "small hit", the small hit design data representing the small win is set in the special figure buffer, and the design designation command representing the small win is set in the output buffer. Furthermore, if the result of the big hit determination is "losing", the losing pattern 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 processing (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 at S1654), the process proceeds to step S1656. If the game control microcomputer 101 is the jackpot pattern A (YES in S1655), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern for the jackpot pattern A from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 After selecting the determination table (S1663), proceed to step S1664, if it is not the jackpot pattern A (NO in S1655), the jackpot pattern from 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 for B and C (S1662), the process proceeds to step S1664.

In step S1656, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big win determination result is "small win". If it is not a small hit (NO in S1656), proceed to step S1657, and if it is a small hit (YES in S1656), a small hit from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 After selecting the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table of the design (S1661), it advances to step S1664.

In step S1657, 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 S1657 is "with reach" (S1658). If there is reach (YES in S1658), 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 (S1659) Then proceed to step S1664, if there is no reach (NO in S1658), 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 special figure 1 pending number (S1659) and then proceed to step S1664.

The game control microcomputer 101, in step S1664, reads out the special figure variation pattern random number, and compares the special figure variation pattern random number with the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1659 to S1663, 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 (S1665), and special figure variation according to the determined special figure 1 variation pattern Time is set to the special action timer (S1666), 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 processing (S107) in the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). 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.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the 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. In the first 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 (S1503), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbols, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has passed. It is determined whether or not (special action 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, small winning symbol data, or losing special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 is stopped and 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 S1761), the process proceeds to step S1762, and if it is a jackpot pattern (YES in S1761), the game state is reset (normal game state is set. Specifically, a high probability flag and a time saving The flag is 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 indicating the type of the jackpot pattern is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The opening command corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol indicates that the jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) corresponding to the type of the stop-displayed jackpot symbol is started.

Also, in step S1762, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is currently stopped and displayed is a small winning symbol (S1762). If it is not a small hit pattern (NO at S1762), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1765), the special pattern confirmation process is finished, and if it is a small hit pattern (YES at S1762), a small hit game preparation Processing is performed (S1763), the special action status is changed to "6" (S1764), and the special symbol determination process is terminated.

The game control microcomputer 101 sets a small winning game control table corresponding to the type of the small winning symbol in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the small winning game preparation process. In addition, a small winning opening flag indicating that the opening corresponding to the small winning symbol that is stopped and displayed is turned ON in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (small The time from the start of the winning game to the start of the first open game) is set in the special action timer. Furthermore, according to the type of the small winning symbol, an opening command indicating the type of the small winning symbol is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The opening command corresponding to the type of the small winning symbol indicates that the small winning game (opening of the small winning game) corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed small winning 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. 39 to 41. 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 effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the effect control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 39 from the effect ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on.

As shown in the figure, in the sub-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 production determination random number, there are various random numbers for determining the production content such as special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number.

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 detection sensor 40a. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates second effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the second effect button detection 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 (S4207) 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.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4104), 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 processing will be described in detail in a first embodiment described later.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S4202). In the audio control process, the production of audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) and 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.

<First embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment representing a characteristic configuration of the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment according to the present invention described above. Note that the same names and symbols are used for the same configurations described in the basic configuration.

First, the special effect mode, which is a settable effect mode in the pachinko game machine PY1, will be described. As described above, in the pachinko game machine PY1, as the production mode, it is possible to set the customer waiting production mode, normal production mode, probability variable production mode, time saving production mode, and jackpot production mode, but in addition to these production modes A special effect mode can also be set. The special effect mode can be set in the normal game state.

In the special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 42, a background image (special background image) G140 representing a golf course is displayed on the display section 50a. And also in the special effect mode, the special background image G140 is displayed in the front part of the special figure fluctuation effect in the same manner as in the normal effect mode. Then, in the latter part of the special figure fluctuation production, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the special production mode is displayed.

(Game flow)
Next, the game flow, which is the transition of the game state and the effect mode, will be described with reference to FIG. 43(A). First, the normal game state and the normal effect mode that are set when the power is turned on will be described as a starting point. Incidentally, in the normal production mode, the first normal production stage is set first. Also, FIG. 43B shows a table showing the details of the first to second start conditions and the first to second end conditions relating to the special effect mode, which will be described later.

When the game state is the normal game state and the performance mode is the normal performance mode, the left-handed game is basically performed, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 1 variable display are performed. Here, every time the variable display of the special figure 1 is executed 30 times without winning a big hit or a small hit, the production mode is changed to “1st normal production stage → 2nd normal production stage → 3rd normal production stage → 1st normal production stage...".

Then, when the first start condition is established while the production is being performed in the first normal production stage, the second normal production stage, or the third normal production stage, the mode is switched to the special production mode, and the first normal background image is displayed. Any one of G111 to the third normal background image G113 is changed to the special background image G140, and the special figure variation effect can be executed in the special effect mode. The first start condition is that it is determined that "the special effect mode is set" in the setting determination for determining whether or not the special effect mode is set. The first start condition is that a small winning game is won, a small winning symbol is stopped, or a small winning game is executed.

A special performance mode is set when a small win is won in a special figure 1 lottery in a first normal performance stage, a second normal performance stage, or a third normal performance stage. Specifically, when the special figure 1 variable display of the small hit variation ends and the small hit game is executed, the special effect mode is set, and the special background image G140 is switched to. Then, from the special figure 1 variable display executed next to the small winning game, the special figure variation performance in the special performance mode is executed.

When the first end condition is satisfied while the special performance mode is set, the special performance mode is terminated and the special performance mode is switched to the first normal performance stage. The first end condition is that the special figure variable display is executed 20 times without winning the jackpot, the special figure variable display of L loss fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation is executed, or "special effect It is set to "determined to terminate the mode". End determination is performed by the production control microcomputer 121 .

Termination determination is performed every time the special figure variable display is executed after the special figure variable display is performed 10 times without winning the jackpot after the special performance mode is set. The effect control microcomputer 121 performs end determination regardless of the start winning command stored at that time like the first start determination. In the termination determination, it is determined whether or not to terminate the special effect mode. The effect control microcomputer 121 determines to end the special effect mode with a certain probability (for example, 10%) regardless of the stored start winning command.

When it is determined that "the special effect mode is terminated" in the end determination, when the stop display of the effect pattern related to the special figure variable display ends, that is, the stop display of the special figure is started and the fixed time elapses. At the timing, the first normal effect stage is set, and the first normal background image G111 is displayed on the display section 50a. In this case, it returns to the initial state of the cycle in which the normal effect mode is switched. Therefore, when the special figure 1 variable display is executed 30 times after the first normal production stage is set by the establishment of the first end condition, the second normal production stage is set.

It should be noted that the probability of determining that "the special effect mode is terminated" in the end determination, the method of end determination, and the execution timing of the end determination are not limited to the above examples and can be set as appropriate.

By the way, when a jackpot is won in the first normal production stage, second normal production stage, third normal production stage, or special drawing 1 in the special production mode, the type of the jackpot pattern is one of jackpot pattern A to jackpot pattern C. is determined by

Here, when the jackpot pattern A is determined, the first jackpot game is performed, and when the first jackpot game ends, a high-probability high base game state is set and a variable probability performance mode is set. Then, the game is controlled in the high-probability high-base game state and the performance is controlled in the variable-probability performance mode until the next jackpot is won.

On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern B or the jackpot pattern C is determined, the second jackpot game is performed, and when the second jackpot game ends, the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability high-base game state is set. At the same time, the time saving production mode is set. Here, when the high-probability high-base game state is set, the high-probability high-base game state and the time-saving performance mode are continued until the next big win is won. On the other hand, when the low-probability high-base game state is set, the low-probability high-base game state and the time-saving performance mode are continued until the special figure variable display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot. .

Incidentally, when the jackpot symbol A is won, stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 with red number portions are displayed as will be described later. On the other hand, when the big winning symbols B and C are won, stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 with blue characters is performed. In the following description, the stopped display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 whose text portions are red is also referred to as "red symbol alignment". On the other hand, the stopped display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 whose character portions are blue is also called "blue symbol alignment". Therefore, it can be said that when the red symbols are aligned in the normal game state, the probability variation performance mode is entered, and when the blue symbols are aligned, the time-saving performance mode is entered.

Further, when a high-probability high-base game state is set and a probability variable performance mode is set, a right-handed game is basically performed, and special figure 2 lottery and special figure 2 variable display are performed. Then, when a big win is won in the special figure 2 lottery, the type of the big win pattern is determined to be one of the big win patterns D to F.

Here, when the jackpot pattern D is determined and the jackpot pattern D is stopped and displayed, the third jackpot game is played, and when the third jackpot game ends, a high probability high base game state is set, Probability variation production mode is set. That is, the high-probability high-base game state and probability variation production mode continue. On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern E or the jackpot pattern F is determined and the jackpot pattern E or the jackpot pattern F is stopped and displayed, the fourth jackpot game is performed, and when the fourth jackpot game ends, a high-probability high-base game is played. A game state or a low-probability high-base game state is set, and a time-saving performance mode is set. That is, even if the high-probability high base game state continues, even if it shifts to the low-probability high base game state, the appearance shifts to the time-saving mode.

In addition, when the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability high-base game state and the time-saving production mode are set, basically the game is played with the right hand, and the special figure 2 lottery and the special figure 2 are variable. display is performed. As a result of the special figure 2 lottery, if a big win is won, the type of the big win pattern is determined to be one of the big win patterns D to F.

Here, when the jackpot pattern D is determined and the jackpot pattern D is stopped and displayed, the third jackpot game is played, and when the third jackpot game ends, a high probability high base game state is set, A new probability variation production mode is set. That is, even if the high-probability high-base game state continues internally, even if it newly shifts to the high-probability high-base game state, it is difficult to determine which game state it is. From the mode, it shifts to a probability variable performance mode in which it is clear that the high probability high base game state. In other words, when the red pattern matching is performed in the time saving production mode, it enters into the probability variation production mode.

On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern E or the jackpot pattern F is determined and the jackpot pattern E or the jackpot pattern F is stopped and displayed, the fourth jackpot game is performed, and when the fourth jackpot game ends, a high-probability high-base game is played. A game state or a low-probability high-base game state is set, and a time-saving performance mode is set. That is, even if the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability high-base game state continues, internally, it is newly shifted to the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability high-base game state. Even if there is, the time-saving performance mode, in which it is difficult to determine which game state it is, continues. In other words, when the blue pattern matching is performed in the time saving production mode, the time saving production mode continues.

As described above, when the special figure variable display is executed 100 times without winning the jackpot when the low probability high base game state and the time reduction production mode are set, the low probability high base game state and the time reduction production mode ends. Then, the low-probability high-base game state is switched to the normal game state, and the time-saving performance mode is switched to the special performance mode. In the following, 100 times special figure variable display is executed in the low probability high base game state, but the normal game state without being able to win the jackpot is also referred to as "time reduction omission". Therefore, time saving omission can be made into the "2nd start condition" for setting special production mode.

Then, the condition for ending the special effect mode set by the establishment of the second start condition is different from the special effect mode set by the establishment of the first start condition. Specifically, the special performance mode set when the second start condition is met ends when the special figure variable display is executed 20 times without winning the jackpot. That is, the second end condition of the special effect mode is that the special figure variable display is executed 20 times without winning the jackpot. When the set special effect mode ends due to the fulfillment of the third start condition, the cycle of the normal effect stage is started from the beginning as in the case of the fulfillment of the first start condition.

Next, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the first start condition to the second start condition are satisfied, and the special effect mode ends when the first end condition to the second end condition are satisfied. A specific example of the case will be described.

First, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the first start condition is satisfied will be described. For example, as shown in FIGS. 45(A) to 45(C), when staying in the second normal production stage and performing the special figure fluctuation production by the second normal background image G112, the first start Assume that the conditions are met. Then, as shown in FIGS. 45(D) to 45(E), the special effect mode is set when the special figure variation effect ends, the second normal background image G112 is switched to the special background image G140, As shown in FIG. 45(F), a special figure variation effect is executed in the special effect mode. It should be noted that the setting of this special effect mode is performed after the special figure variable display is performed 15 times after the setting of the second normal effect stage.

(Direction pattern)
Next, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 used in each production mode will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 can variably display performance symbols using different types of performance symbols for each performance mode. Basically, in any production mode, as described above, production patterns including numbers "1" to "9" are used. However, in each production mode, the display mode of the production pattern, more specifically, the design is different. That is, for each production mode, the production pattern dedicated to the production mode is used.

For example, an example of the production pattern used in each production mode is shown in FIGS. 44(A) to 44(E). In the first normal production stage, a production pattern image G51 composed of a combination of numbers in the first character mode and a baseball is used. Similarly, in the second normal production stage, a production pattern image G52 consisting of a combination of numbers in the first character form and a baseball glove is used, and in the third normal production stage, numbers in the first character form and a baseball cap are used. A performance pattern image G53 is used which is a combination of .

Incidentally, the baseball ball, baseball glove, and baseball cap that are combined with each number are common for each of the performance symbol images G51 to G53. The number portions of the effect pattern image G51 to the effect pattern image G53 are the same in the first character mode. More specifically, the constituent elements of the number portions of the effect pattern images G51 to G53, which are the font, color, size, transparency, and the like, are the same.

In addition, in the variable probability effect mode, the effect pattern image G54 composed of the numbers of the second character mode is used, and in the time saving effect stage, the effect symbol image G55 composed of the numbers of the third character mode is used. In this way, in the production pattern images G54 to G55 of the probability variable production mode and the time saving production mode, the decorative portion such as the baseball ball is omitted, and the decorativeness is lower than that of the normal production mode. there is Further, the number portions of the effect symbol images G51 to G53, the number portions of the effect symbol image G54, and the number portions of the effect symbol image G55 differ from each other in terms of character modes, specifically fonts (shapes). ing.

In the following description, the effect symbol image G51 for the first normal effect stage is referred to as the "first normal effect symbol image G51", and the effect symbol image G52 for the second normal effect stage is referred to as the "second normal effect symbol image G52". , the production pattern image G53 for the third normal production stage is the "third normal production pattern image G53", the production pattern image G54 for the probability variation production mode is the production pattern image G54 for the probability variation, and the production for the time saving production mode The pattern image G55 is also referred to as "production pattern image G55 for time saving". Furthermore, the respective display modes of the effect pattern image G51 to effect pattern image G55 are also referred to as the first display mode to the fifth display mode.

Also, in the special performance mode, unlike the normal performance mode, the variable probability performance mode, and the time saving performance mode, variable display of the performance symbols using the performance symbols for the performance mode is not performed. Specifically, in the special effect mode, any one of the first normal effect symbol image G51 to the third normal effect symbol image G53 is used. Specifically, any one of the effect pattern image G51 to the effect pattern image G53 for the effect stage set before the special effect mode is set is used, and the effect pattern dedicated to the other effect stage is used. Any two of the image G51 to effect pattern image G53 are not used.

Therefore, when the special production mode is set with the establishment of the first start condition, for example, in the special production mode set with the establishment of the first start condition in the first normal production stage, the first normal production In the special effect mode that uses the symbol image G51 and is set with the establishment of the first start condition in the second normal effect stage, the second normal effect symbol image G52 is used, and in the third normal effect stage In the special effect mode set when the first start condition is met, the third normal effect symbol image G53 is used. Further, when the special effect mode is set with the establishment of the second start condition as a trigger, the first normal effect symbol image G51 is used in the special effect mode.

Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 variably displays the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 using the same small symbol image G56 in any production mode. As for the small symbol image G56, which will be illustrated in the drawings to be described later, the number portions of the first normal effect symbol image G51 to the third normal effect symbol image G53 are reduced to a fraction (for example, about 1/10). It consists of digital images.

Further, the color of the number portion is set in common for any of the effect symbol images G51 to G55 and the small symbol image G56. Specifically, the effect symbol images G51 to G55 with the number portions "3" and "7" and the small symbol image G56 constitute the "red symbol", and the number portions are "1", "2" and "4". , '5', '6', '7', '8', '9', and the small pattern image G56 constitute the 'blue pattern'.

(Switching production mode)
Next, switching of production modes will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 displays the first specific image G6 when switching from a normal effect stage to another effect stage in the normal effect mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 45(A), it is assumed that a special figure variation effect is being performed by the first normal effect stage. And this special figure fluctuation production is assumed to be the 30th special figure fluctuation production after the first normal production stage is set. Here, if the special figure variation effect is the special figure variation effect due to the reach-less loss variation, as shown in FIG. done. Here, the first normal production stage is switched to the second normal production stage. At that time, as shown in FIG. Then, the first specific image G6 is displayed on the entire display section 50a so that the background image and the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 cannot be seen, but the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 can be seen. Here, the first specific image G6 includes the characters "stage change". That is, the first specific image G6 suggests that the normal effect stage will be switched. The first specific image G6 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).

Then, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the first specific image G6 is displayed, as shown in FIG. Effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 consisting of the image G52 appear. Here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when they appear.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46(A), the second normal production stage is set, and the 30th special figure fluctuation production is performed without winning the big hit or the small hit, and without the first start condition being satisfied. assumed to have started. Then, if the special figure variation effect is a special figure variation effect due to the reach-less loss variation, as shown in FIG. will be Here, the second normal production stage is switched to the third normal production stage. In this case, as shown in FIG. The first specific image G6 is displayed on the entire display section 50a for a predetermined time so that KZ3 can be seen.

When a predetermined time has passed since the first specific image G6 was displayed, as shown in FIG. 46(D), the first specific image G6 is erased, and the third normal background image G113 and the effect pattern Effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 consisting of the image G53 appear. Here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when they appear.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 47(A), the third normal production stage is set, and the 30th special figure fluctuation production is performed without winning the big hit or the small hit, and without the first start condition being satisfied. assumed to have started. Then, if the special figure variation effect is a special figure variation effect due to the reach-less loss variation, as shown in FIG. will be Here, the third normal production stage is switched to the first normal production stage. In this case, as shown in FIG. The first specific image G6 is displayed on the entire display section 50a for a predetermined time so that KZ3 can be seen.

Then, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the first specific image G6 is displayed, as shown in FIG. Effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 consisting of the image G51 appear. Here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when they appear.

In this way, when switching between the normal effect stages, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays the first specific image G6 on the display unit 50a so as to hide the effect symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and the background image, which have different display modes for each normal effect stage. Display in full.

Next, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the first start condition is satisfied will be described. For example, when staying in the second normal production stage, it is determined that the big hit is a small hit, and as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 48(B), through the L reach, temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating small winning is performed as shown in FIG. 48(C). As shown in FIG. 48(C), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 indicating the winning of the small prize are composed of the performance symbol image G57 dedicated to the small prize.

Then, when the special symbols indicating the winning of the small win are stopped and displayed, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 in the mode of winning the winning of the small win are stopped and displayed, and the effect pattern image G57 dedicated to the small win is included. A special effect mode suggestion image G7 that suggests that the effect mode is set is displayed. Then, when the special figure confirmation time elapses after the special figure is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. , Special figure fluctuation production by special production mode is executed. Here, the special effect mode is set based on the winning of a small prize in the second normal effect stage. Therefore, in the special effect mode, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed by the second normal effect symbol image G52.

It should be noted that when the small win-only effect symbol image G57 is displayed, the background image changes from the L reach background image G114 to the special background image G116 corresponding to the small win-only effect symbol image G57 and the special effect mode suggestion image G7. switch. Then, when the special effect mode suggestion image G7 is erased, the special background image G116 is switched to the special background image G140.

In addition, although FIG. 48 illustrates an example in which the special effect mode is set by winning a small hit in the second normal effect stage, the special effect mode can be set in the first normal effect stage or the third normal effect stage as well. Transition. That is, in the case of the first normal effect stage, the background image in FIG. 48A is replaced from the second normal background image G112 to the first normal background image G111. Also, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in FIGS. 48A and 48D are replaced from the second normal production pattern image G52 to the first normal production pattern image G51. Also, in the case of the third normal effect stage, the background image in FIG. 48A is replaced from the second normal background image G112 to the third normal background image G113. Also, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in FIGS. 48A and 48D are replaced from the second normal production pattern image G52 to the third normal production pattern image G53.

In this way, when the normal performance stage is switched to the special performance mode, the performance patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the first specific image G6 which hides the background image are not displayed unlike when switching between the normal performance modes.

Next, a specific example in which the special effect mode ends when the first end condition is satisfied will be described. As described above, the special production mode is set, and after the special figure fluctuation production is executed 10 times or more without L reach or SP reach being executed in the special production mode, the end determination is "to end the special production mode". It is assumed that the first termination condition is established by determining that Then, as shown in FIGS. 49(A) to 49(B), performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 indicating failure are stopped and displayed. Here, the special effect mode is switched to the first normal effect stage. In this case also, as in the case of switching between the normal effect modes, as shown in FIG. The first specific image G6 is displayed on the entire display section 50a for a predetermined period of time so that the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are visible but not visible.

Then, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the first specific image G6 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 49D, the first specific image G6 is erased, and the first normal background image G111 and the production pattern Effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 consisting of the image G51 appear. Here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when they appear.

Thus, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays the first specific image G6 on the entire display section 50a so as to hide the performance symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and the background image when switching from the special performance mode to the normal performance mode.

Next, a specific example in which the special effect mode is set when the second start condition is satisfied will be described. For example, assume that the player is in the low-probability high-base gaming state and stays in the time-saving production mode as shown in FIG. 50(A). In addition, in the time saving production mode, an update production that is updated every time the special figure variable display is executed after the jackpot game is executed. The update effect is performed in the upper left portion of the display section 50a. In the update effect, an update effect image G81 composed of text notation "XX times remaining" is displayed. A number is entered in the “○○” portion of the updated effect image G81. Then, the number part of the update performance image G81 is "100" immediately after the jackpot game is finished and the time saving performance mode is set, and then it is decreased by one each time the special figure variable display is started. . Furthermore, in the time-saving production mode, the game is basically played by hitting to the right, so a hitting to the right suggestion image G82 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display section 50a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50(B), the special figure variation production is repeatedly executed in the time saving production mode, the result of the 99th special figure 2 lottery is lost, and as shown in FIG. 50(C), the loss , and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped. At this time, since the special figure variable display has been executed 99 times since the time saving production mode was set, the number part of the updated production image G81 is "1".

Subsequently, when the 100th special figure variable display is started after the time saving production mode is set, as shown in FIG. Then, the numerical portion of the updated effect image G21 is decremented by "1" to become "0". Here, if the result of the special figure 2 lottery related to the 100th special figure variable display is a loss, as shown in FIG. . Next, on the upper layer side of the display layer of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the lower layer side of the display layer of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3, in other words, the background image and the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 cannot be seen, but the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are visible. Then, as shown in FIG. 51B, the second specific image G9 is displayed on the entire display section 50a so that the shutter is closed. In this case, the second specific image G9 includes the text "end of time saving effect mode". That is, the second specific image G9 suggests that the time saving effect mode is finished.

Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the second specific image G9 is displayed, the stop display of the special figure 2 is performed, and as shown in FIG. The small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed. When the special figure fixed time elapses after the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed, the special figure variable display is executed 100 times after the time saving performance mode is set. That is, the normal game state is set, the second start condition is established, and the special effect mode is set. Then, when the variable display of the 100th special figure ends, as shown in FIG. Effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 consisting of the effect symbol image G51 relating to the first normal effect stage appear. Here, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started when they appear.

It should be noted that the updated effect image G81 and the right-hand hitting suggestive image G82 are erased with the transition to the special effect mode. In addition, since the game state is the normal game state, it is advantageous and appropriate to proceed with the game with left-handed hitting, so left-handed hitting suggesting that left-handed hitting is advantageous or left-handed hitting is suitable An image G83 is displayed on the upper left of the display section 50a. Note that the image G23 suggesting hitting to the left is erased after a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since it was displayed.

Next, when the special performance mode set by the establishment of the second start condition ends by the establishment of the second end condition, after the special performance mode is set, the special figure fluctuation performance is executed 20 times and the second When the end condition is satisfied, the special effect mode is switched to the first normal effect stage in the same manner as when the first end condition is satisfied.

(Notice production)
Next, an advance notice effect that can be executed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. The advance notice effect is executed in the special figure fluctuation effect, suggests the degree of expectation for the big win, and makes the player expect to win the big win. That is, the advance notice effect is a effect that increases the expectation of the big win compared to the case where it is not executed, and increases the chances of the big win. This is because the notice effect may be executed not only in the special figure variation effect of the loss variation but also in the special figure variation effect of the big hit variation.

The notice effect of the first embodiment is the first notice effect that can be executed in the first part of the special figure fluctuation effect in the normal effect mode, the second notice effect that can be executed during the N reach in the normal effect mode, and the time saving effect mode. It is roughly classified into a first notice effect that can be executed in the first part of the special figure fluctuation effect. However, the type of notice effect is not limited to this, and may be set appropriately.

Whether or not to execute the notice performance in the special figure variation performance is determined by the notice performance execution determination when starting the special figure variation performance. The notice effect execution determination is performed for each type of notice effect. That is, there are a notice effect execution determination for the first notice effect in the normal effect mode, a notice effect execution determination for the second notice effect in the normal effect mode, and a first notice effect execution determination in the time reduction effect mode. Therefore, in the normal effect mode, the determination of the execution of the previous notice effect is performed for each of the first notice effect and the second notice effect in the normal effect mode. On the other hand, in the time saving production mode, the notice production execution determination is performed for the first notice production in the time saving production mode.

The notice effect execution determination performed for each type of notice effect is further performed based on the special figure variation pattern related to the special figure variation effect to be started from now. In the notice effect execution determination, "execution" or "non-execution" of the notice effect is selected. And, depending on the special figure variation pattern, the probability of selecting the "execution" of the notice effect and the probability of selecting the "non-execution" of the notice effect are different. FIG. 52 shows the probability of selecting "execution" of the notice effect and the probability of selecting "non-execution" of the notice effect in each notice effect execution determination.

As the first notice effect in the normal effect mode, a line notice, a bat notice, and a cut-in notice are set. In addition, a group announcement is set as the second announcement effect in the normal effect mode. Similarly, a timer notice is set as the first notice effect in the time saving effect mode.

Furthermore, the first notice effect in the normal effect mode is associated with the normal effect stage. Specifically, the speech announcement is associated with the first normal production stage, the bat announcement is associated with the second normal production stage, and the cut-in announcement is associated with the third normal production stage. Therefore, when the execution of the notice effect is selected in the notice effect execution determination in the first normal effect stage of the normal effect mode, the line notice is executed. Further, when the execution of the announcement effect is selected in the announcement effect execution determination in the second normal effect stage of the normal effect mode, the bat announcement is executed. Similarly, when the execution of the notice effect is selected in the notice effect execution determination in the third normal effect stage of the normal effect mode, the cut-in notice is executed. Therefore, the line announcement can be executed in the first normal effect stage, but is not executed in the second normal effect stage and the third normal effect stage. Similarly, the bat announcement can be executed in the second normal effect stage, but is not executed in the third normal effect stage and the first normal effect stage. Also, the cut-in notice can be executed in the third normal effect stage, but is not executed in the first normal effect stage and the second normal effect stage.

In this way, basically, the dialogue announcement is the announcement effect for the first normal production stage, the bat announcement is the announcement effect for the second normal production stage, and the cut-in announcement is the announcement effect for the third normal production stage. It is a preview performance. Also, the timer notice is a notice effect for the time saving effect mode. Further, the group notice is a notice effect common to the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage. Next, each announcement effect will be described.

The line announcement is an effect in which an image of a predetermined character uttering a line is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, depending on the content of the dialogue, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested by the advance notice of the dialogue differs. As shown in FIG. 53(A), from the state where the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbols is started, and as shown in FIG. 53(B), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 Suppose that the variable display starts. Then, when one second has passed since the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 53C, an image of the character uttering a line (line preview image) G91 is displayed for three seconds and disappears. In FIG. 53C, the line preview image G91 includes the line "chance", but this is an example. In addition, "hot" and "..." are set. That is, there are three types of effect modes for the advance notice of dialogue. Then, the degree of expectation for a big win varies depending on the dialogue included in the dialogue preview image G91, in other words, the effect mode of the dialogue preview (line preview pattern). In the first embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of "extremely hot">"chance">"...".

The bat announcement is an effect in which an image of a bat is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested by the notice of the bat differs depending on the type of bat. As shown in FIG. 54(A), from the state where the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of special symbols is started, and as shown in FIG. 54(B), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed. Suppose that the variable display starts. Then, when one second has passed since the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. Move horizontally to the right and disappear from the right edge. In the first embodiment, "red", "green", and "blue" are set as the colors of the bat announcement image G92. In other words, there are three types of performance modes of the bat announcement. Then, the degree of expectation for a big win varies depending on the color of the bat foretelling image G92, in other words, depending on the effect mode (bat foretelling pattern) of the bat foretelling. In the first embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big win is high in the order of "red">"green">"blue".

The cut-in notice is an effect in which an image including a close-up of a female character's face is displayed on the display section 50a. The degree of expectation for a big win suggested by the cut-in notice differs depending on the content of the cut-in notice. As shown in FIG. 55(A), from the state where the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbols is started, and as shown in FIG. 55(B), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 Suppose that the variable display starts. Then, when one second has passed since the start of the variable display, an image (cut-in preview image) G91 including a close-up of the female character's face appears on the entire display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 55(C). It cuts in for 3 seconds and disappears. In FIG. 55(C), the cut-in preview image G93 includes a close-up of the face of the female character "store manager A-ko", but this is an example. In addition to "store manager A-ko", "chief B-ko" and "newcomer C-ko" are set as female characters to be included. That is, three types of cut-in notice effects are provided. The degree of expectation for a big win varies depending on the female character included in the cut-in notice image G93, that is, the content of the cut-in notice (cut-in notice pattern). In the first embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of "store manager A child">"chief B child">"newcomer C child".

The advance notice of the group is an effect in which an image including a predetermined item is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, depending on the contents of the group notice, the degree of expectation for the big win suggested by the group notice differs. Predetermined items displayed in the group notice differ depending on the production mode. In the group notice of the first normal production stage, an image of a baseball is displayed. Also, in the group announcement of the second normal production stage, an image of a baseball glove is displayed. Furthermore, in the group notice of the third normal production stage, an image of a baseball cap is displayed.

For example, in the case of the first normal production stage, as shown in FIG. 56(A), it is assumed that the reach is established and the game enters into the N reach. 56(B) to 56(C), a plurality of (15 in FIG. 56(B)) baseball balls are generated when 3 seconds have passed since entering the N reach. An image (group preview image) G94 consisting of a group of is displayed by scrolling from left to right over 3 seconds. Specifically, the group preview image G94 appears from the left of the display section 50a, moves to the right, and disappears from the right.

Here, the number of baseball caps forming the group forewarning image G94, that is, the effect mode of the group forewarning, is set in a plurality of types. In the first embodiment, "30", "15" and "3" are set as the number of horses forming the group preview image G94. That is, the performance contents of the group announcement (group announcement pattern) in the first normal production mode include group announcement pattern 1 in which a group announcement image G94 consisting of a group of 30 baseball caps is displayed, and 15 baseball caps. A group announcement pattern 2 in which a group announcement image G94 made up of a group of hats is displayed, and a group announcement pattern 3 in which a group announcement image G94 made up of a group of three baseball caps are displayed are provided. Then, depending on the number of baseball caps forming the group preview image G94, the degree of expectation for a big win differs. In the first embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of "30 pieces">"15 pieces">"3 pieces".

Although the group notice in the first normal production stage has been explained in FIG. It is configured by replacing with the corresponding item. As described above, in the group notice of the second normal effect stage, the baseball cap in FIG. 56(B) is replaced with the baseball glove image. Also, in the group notice of the third normal presentation stage, the baseball cap in FIG. 56(B) is replaced with the image of the baseball cap.

The timer notice is an effect in which an image of a clock is displayed on the display section 50a. The timer notice can be executed only in the time saving production mode. And, depending on the type of timer, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested by the timer notice is different. As shown in FIG. 57(A), from the state where the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of special symbols is started, and as shown in FIG. 57(B), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed. Suppose that the variable display starts. Then, when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 57(C), the clock image (timer notice image) G95 is displayed for 5 seconds and disappears. In FIG. 57C, the timer notice image G95 is configured by a digital clock, but this is only an example. In addition, "analog clock" and "hourglass" are set. In other words, there are three types of effect modes for the timer advance notice. Then, the degree of expectation for a big win varies depending on the clock forming the timer notice image G95, in other words, depending on the content of the timer notice effect (timer notice pattern). In the first embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big win is high in the order of "analog clock">"digital clock">"hourglass".

It should be noted that, when executing various advance notice effects, which effect mode is used is determined by the notice effect mode determination when the special figure fluctuation effect is started. The notice performance mode determination is performed based on the special figure variation pattern related to the special figure variation performance to be started from now on for each notice performance. And, for various advance notice effects, the selection rate of the effect mode differs depending on the special figure variation pattern. 58 and 59 show the probabilities of selecting various presentation modes in the determination of the announcement presentation modes for various announcement presentations, although this is just an example.

In this way, the notice effect associated with each effect mode is executed, but any notice effect associated with the normal effect mode is configured to be executable in the special effect mode. That is, in the special production mode, it is possible to execute a speech announcement for the first normal production stage, a bat announcement for the second normal production stage, and a cut-in announcement for the third normal production stage. Specifically, in the special effect mode set based on the establishment of the first start condition, when the first notice effect is executed, the normal effect that was set before the special effect mode was set A first notice effect corresponding to the type of mode is executed. Even in the special production mode, as in the first normal production stage to the third normal production stage, at the start of the special figure fluctuation production, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern, with the probability shown in FIG. , when it is determined that "the first notice effect is to be executed", the first notice effect corresponding to the type of normal effect mode set before the special effect mode is set is executed. Then, an announcement effect type determination is performed according to the type of the first announcement effect, and the effect contents of the first announcement effect are determined. On the other hand, in the special effect mode set on the basis of the establishment of the second start condition, when the first notice effect is executed, a speech notice for the first normal effect stage is performed. Also in this case, at the start of the special figure variation performance, the notice performance execution determination for the first notice performance is performed with the probability shown in FIG. 52 based on the special figure variation pattern. Then, in the case of executing the advance notice of the dialogue, the type of advance notice effect for the advance notice of the dialogue is determined, and the contents of the effect of the advance notice of the dialogue are determined.

Similarly, regarding the group notice, in the special effect mode set based on the establishment of the first start condition, when it is determined that the second notice effect is to be executed, the group notice is set before the special effect mode is set. A group notice is executed using an image (a baseball, a baseball glove, or a baseball cap) related to the type of the normal presentation mode that has been displayed. Then, when the group announcement is executed, the announcement effect type determination for the group announcement is performed, and the effect content of the group announcement is determined. Further, in the special performance mode set based on the establishment of the second start condition, when it is determined to execute the second notice performance, the group notice by the baseball ball relating to the first normal performance stage is executed. Also in this case, at the start of the special figure variation performance, the notice performance execution determination is performed with the probability shown in FIG. 51 based on the special figure variation pattern.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a one-shot announcement effect suggesting winning a jackpot, regardless of the type of effect mode. The one-shot notification effect is composed of, for example, outputting a specific sound effect (for example, cuin cuin cuin) in the same manner regardless of the type of production mode. At the start of the special figure fluctuation effect, if the jackpot is hit, for example, with a probability as shown in FIG. When it is determined to be executed, the one-shot notification performance is executed at a predetermined timing such as immediately after the start of the special figure fluctuation performance or when the reach is established. Incidentally, when the one-shot notification effect is executed immediately after the start of the special figure fluctuation effect, it is possible not to perform the notification effect execution determination for the first notice effect and the second notice effect. Further, when the one-shot notification effect is executed when the ready-to-win state is established, it is possible not to perform the announcement effect execution determination for the second announcement effect. This is because even if the advance notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win is executed after the one-shot notice effect, the effect of the notice effect is lowered.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the display modes of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 corresponding to a plurality of performance modes are set, and when the performance modes are switched and the display modes of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are changed, Then, the first specific image G6 and the second specific image G9 are displayed, and the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are being displayed in a stopped state are hidden. By displaying the first specific image G6 and the second specific image G9, the switching of the display modes of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 can be prevented from being seen by the player and the deterioration of the production effect can be prevented, and the production mode can be switched. It is possible to sharpen against. Further, when the first specific image G6 and the second specific image G9 are displayed, the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are not hidden and are continuously displayed, so that the player can recognize the special drawing lottery result. can.

Further, when switching from one of the normal production stages to the special production mode, the display form of the production pattern is not changed, and the display form before the special production mode continues. Then, when switching to the special effect mode, the first specific image G6 is not displayed, and the background image suddenly changes from any of the first normal background image G111 to the third normal background image G113 to the special effect mode. Since the background image is switched to G140, it is possible to surprise the player and improve the interest in the game. Further, the switching to the special effect mode is executed along with the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, but when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the effect symbol image G57 dedicated to the small hit is displayed, Since the special performance mode suggesting image G7 is displayed, the player can easily recognize the switching to the special performance mode, and the deterioration of the performance effect can be suppressed.

Furthermore, in each normal production stage, the advance notice production for the normal production stage can be executed. These advance notice effects for each normal effect stage are not executed in other normal effect stages, but can be executed in the special effect mode. Therefore, the performance effect of the special performance mode is enhanced, and the amusement of the game is improved. In addition, the notice effect for the special effect mode and the display mode of the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 for the special effect mode are not provided, and in the special effect mode, the notice effect for the normal effect stage before the special effect mode can be executed, and the normal effect pattern images G51 to G53 for the normal effect stage before the special effect mode can be displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent boredom with the special presentation mode.

In addition, in response to switching from the time-saving production mode that suggests the time-saving state to the special production mode that suggests that it is a normal game state, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are changed from the time-saving production pattern image G55 to the first normal. It switches to the production pattern G51. Therefore, it is possible to add sharpness to the whole game and improve the interest in the game. Furthermore, although it suggests that it is in a normal game state in the same way, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are produced in response to switching from the basic normal production stage to a special special production mode with a lower appearance rate than the normal production stage. is not changed, and the normal effect pattern images G51 to G53 of the normal effect stage immediately before that are continuously used. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the performance from becoming complicated and the performance effect from deteriorating.

[Receive command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 61 and 62. 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 change notice display in which a hold effect is performed in a special mode, a continuous notice effect that is mutually related 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 prefetching effect by the sound), and the frame lamp 53 is emitted via the sub-drive board 162 (performs the prefetching effect by light emission), and the board movable body It is possible to activate 55k (execute a look-ahead effect by motion).

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 S4308, 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 special figure fluctuation production, and update production determination processing (S4307) related to update production are 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. Then, based on the contents of the stop special figure indicated by the pattern designation command already stored in step S4304 (type of jackpot pattern, small hit pattern, loss special figure) and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command, stop production A stop symbol pattern determination table for determining a symbol is selected. 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 type of stop symbol and the special figure variation pattern. In each stop design pattern determination table, a random number value for stop design pattern determination (stop design pattern determination value) is distributed to a plurality of stop performance symbols so as to have a predetermined allocation rate (%). 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. In the stop design pattern determination, the performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop design pattern determination random number with the selected stop design pattern table, determines the stop performance design, and stores data representing the determined stop performance design. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect. 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 variation pattern is reach and loss variation, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same type, and the middle production pattern EZ2 is a different type from them. and small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are 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. . Also, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is a small hit fluctuation, the combination of the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 in the form of showing the small hit winning as described above and the small hit exclusive production pattern image G57 are included, and the special production mode is A special effect mode suggesting image G7 suggesting the setting is selected (see FIG. 48(D)).

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 is 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 figure variation performance pattern determination 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. The data representing the special figure variation performance pattern is set in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and the special figure variation performance start command representing the special figure variation performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124. - 特許庁

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

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 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 addition, when the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives the special figure variation effect start command corresponding to the small hit variation, just before the end of the special figure variation effect, a small hit dedicated as shown in FIG. 48 (C) Temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed using the performance symbol image G57.

Incidentally, the image control board 140 performs variable display using the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 for the effect mode if the staying effect mode is other than the special effect mode. Further, if the special effect mode is set by the establishment of the first start condition, variable display is performed using the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 for the normal effect mode before the special effect mode is set. Further, if the special effect mode is set by the establishment of the second start condition, variable display is performed using the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 for the first normal effect stage.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the above-described one-shot notification production in the special figure fluctuation production start process, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command. Here, when the effect control microcomputer 121 determines to execute, it causes the speaker 52 to output a specific sound effect relating to the one-shot notification effect via the voice control circuit 161, and executes the one-shot notification effect. Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 121, when it is determined not to execute the one-shot announcement production, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the staying production mode and the special figure fluctuation start command, the above-mentioned notice production type The execution determination of the advance notice effect is performed every time. If it is determined that "the notice effect is executed" in the notice effect execution judgment, and if you are staying in the effect mode other than the special effect mode, the notice for the notice effect associated with the staying effect mode or the normal effect stage Perform production type determination. Further, when staying in the special performance mode, if it is due to establishment of the first start condition, the advance notice performance mode determination of the advance notice performance associated with the normal performance stage at the time of establishment is performed. On the other hand, if it is due to the establishment of the second start condition, the announcement effect mode determination of the announcement effect associated with the first normal effect stage is performed. When executing the notice effect, the notice effect start command representing the effect mode of the notice effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the advance notice 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. An image is read, and an advance notice effect is performed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50 at a predetermined timing.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it is the time reduction production mode in the update production determination process, and if it is the time reduction production mode, the special figure variable 100 times after the time reduction production mode is set. Determine whether display has been executed. If it has not been executed 100 times, an update effect start command indicating to subtract "1" from the numerical portion of the update effect image G81 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. When the update 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 changes the numerical part of the update effect image G81. is subtracted by "1". In addition, the determination of whether or not the special figure variable display is executed 100 times is provided in the production RAM 124 with a counter capable of adding "1" each time the special figure variation production start process is performed in the time saving production mode. Every time the special figure fluctuation production start process is started, the counter is incremented by "1", and the counter value is "100" or less. In addition, the determination of whether or not the special figure variable display is executed 100 times can be set as appropriate without being limited to this method. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the time saving production mode is, for example, in the production mode setting process of step S4321 described later by the production control microcomputer 121, a flag indicating that the time saving production mode is set when the time saving production mode is set. is turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect, the execution may be performed based on the ON/OFF of the flag. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, when the flag indicating the time reduction production mode is turned on, for example, in the time reduction production mode control processing of step S4310 described later, special figure variable display after the time reduction production mode is set may be counted and turned off on the condition that the number of times reaches 100 times.

In step S4308, 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 S4308), while proceeding to step S4314, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4308), special figure fluctuation Special figure fluctuation production end processing (S4309) for ending the production (stops the variable display of the production pattern and performs stop display), time saving production mode control processing (S4310) for controlling the time saving production mode, first start Condition establishment determination processing (S4311), normal effect stage switching determination processing (S4312), first end condition establishment determination processing (S4313), and second end condition establishment determination processing (S4314) are 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 addition, the production control microcomputer 121 first confirms the production mode in the time saving production mode control process. If it is not time saving production mode, it progresses to step S4311, and if it is time saving production mode, it is determined whether the execution frequency of the special figure variable display performed since the said production mode was set reached 100 times. If the number of executions has not reached 100 times, the process proceeds to step S4311, and if the number of executions has reached 100 times, the game state is checked to determine whether or not the game state is a low-probability high-base game state. .

Here, if it is a low-probability high-base game state, the time-saving performance mode is ended and the special performance mode is set. In order to set the special effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the second special effect mode start command indicating that the special effect mode is to be set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 when the second start condition is satisfied. At the same time, the second special performance mode flag indicating that the time saving performance mode is finished and the special performance mode is set, that is, the second start condition is established is turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for performance. The effect control microcomputer 121 can recognize that it is the special effect mode set by the establishment of the second start condition by turning on the second special effect mode flag. In addition, the determination of whether or not the number of executions of the special figure variable display that has been executed since the time saving production mode has been set has reached 100 times is based on the counter value of the counter provided in the production RAM 124 described above being "100". It is possible to do this depending on whether or not there is.

When the second special 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 displays the special figure variable display. ends, the background image is switched to the special background image G140, and the BGM is switched to the BGM for the special effect mode. Further, when the image control board 140 receives the second special effect mode start command, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are variably displayed using the first normal effect symbol image G51 from the next special symbol variation effect. . When the image control board 140 receives the second special effect mode start command, the image control board 140 erases the right-handed suggestive image G82 and the updated effect image G81, and displays the left-handed suggestive image G83. In other words, the right-handed suggesting effect and the update effect are terminated, and the left-handed hitting suggestion effect is executed for a predetermined period of time. Thus, in the time saving production mode control processing, since the determination of whether or not the second start condition is satisfied is also included, the time saving production mode control processing can also be positioned as "second start condition satisfaction determination processing".

Further, if the game state is a high-probability high-base game state, in order to end the update performance, an update performance end command indicating to end the update performance is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance. When the update effect end 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 ends the special figure variable display. At the timing, the updated effect image G81 is erased.

For confirmation of the production mode, a production mode flag is set for each production mode, ON/OFF is enabled in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124, and at the timing of changing the production mode, the effect corresponding to the production mode to be changed is set. Alternatively, the effect mode flag may be switched to ON.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the normal effect mode is set in the first start condition establishment determination process, and if the normal effect mode is determined, the symbol designation command storage unit 126 is confirmed, and the small It is determined whether or not a symbol designating command indicating a win is stored, that is, whether or not a small winning symbol will be stopped and displayed. When the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed, a first special performance mode start command indicating setting of the special performance mode is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124 when the first start condition is established, and the small winning pattern is set. A special effect mode is set by winning, that is, a first special effect mode flag indicating that the first start condition is satisfied is turned on in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for effect. The effect control microcomputer 121 can recognize that it is the special effect mode set by the establishment of the first start condition by turning on the first special effect mode flag.

When the first special 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 displays the special figure variable display. ends, the background image is switched to the special background image G140, and the BGM is switched to the BGM for the special effect mode. Furthermore, when the image control board 140 receives the first special effect mode start command, it continues from the next special figure fluctuation effect, and the effect symbol image (any of the normal effect symbol images G51 to G53) used until immediately before. ) is used to variably display the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3.

In the normal effect stage switching determination process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first confirms the effect mode and determines whether or not it is the normal effect mode. If it is not the normal production mode, the process proceeds to step S4313, and if it is the normal production mode, it is checked whether the number of executions of the special figure variable display that has been executed since the normal production stage during the current stay has been set has reached 30 times. judge. Then, if the number of times of execution in each normal production stage has not reached 30 times, the process proceeds to step S4313, and if the number of times of execution has reached 30 times, the current normal production stage is completed, Switch to the production stage.

It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the special figure variable display has been executed 30 times is performed by providing a counter for counting the number of times the special figure variable display is executed in the normal production stage in the production RAM 124, and the above-mentioned normal production If it is determined whether or not the stage is a normal production stage, first add "1" to the counter, and then determine whether or not the counter value is less than "30". can. Here, when it is determined that the counter value is not less than "30", the execution count of the special figure variable display in the normal effect stage has reached 30 times. In addition, the determination of whether or not the special figure variable display is executed 30 times is not limited to this method and can be set as appropriate.

In order to switch to the next normal production stage, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the normal production stage start command indicating the next normal production stage in the output buffer of the production RAM 124, and the normal production stage indicating the next normal production stage. A flag is turned ON in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and a counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variable display in the normal performance stage is reset. The effect control microcomputer 121 can recognize the normal effect stage that the player is currently staying in by turning on the normal effect stage flag.

Further, when the normal effect stage 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 displays the special figure stop display. The first specific image G6 is displayed at the timing of the start, and the first specific image G6 is erased at the timing of the end of the special figure stop display, and the background image is changed to the background image corresponding to the next normal production stage (the 1 normal background image G111 to 3rd normal background image G113). The timing at which the display of the first specific image G6 is started and the timing at which the first specific image G6 is erased are not limited to this, and may be set as appropriate. In addition, when the image control board 140 receives the normal effect stage start command, the effect symbol image corresponding to the normal effect stage indicated by the normal effect stage start command (normal effect symbol image G51 to G53) are used to variably display the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the first special effect mode flag is ON in the first end condition satisfaction determination process, and if the flag is ON, the first end condition is satisfied. determine whether or not For example, the production control microcomputer 121, when the first special production mode flag is turned ON, sets "20" to a counter for measuring the number of executions of the special figure variable display in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124, Each time the figure fluctuation stop command is received, the counter value is decremented by "1" in the first end condition satisfaction determination process. Then, it is determined whether or not the counter value has reached "0" in the first termination condition satisfaction determination process, and if it has become "0", it is determined that the first termination condition has been satisfied. Further, if the counter value is "10" or less, the above-described termination determination is performed, and if it is determined that the processing is terminated, it is determined that the first termination condition is met. Furthermore, the special figure variation pattern storage area is confirmed, and it is determined whether the special figure variation pattern related to the finished special figure variation production is the SP reach loss variation or the L reach loss variation, and is the SP reach loss variation or the L reach loss variation. and the first end condition is satisfied. When the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the first end condition is satisfied, the special effect mode is terminated.

Here, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns off the first special effect mode flag, resets the counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variable display after setting the first special effect mode, In the area, the normal effect mode flag representing the first normal effect stage is turned on, and the first normal effect stage start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. When the first normal effect stage 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 displays the special figure variable display. ends, the background image is switched to the first normal background image G111. In addition, when the image control board 140 receives the first normal effect stage start command, it performs variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 using the first normal effect symbol image G51 from the next special symbol variation effect.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the second special production mode flag is ON in the second end condition establishment determination process, and if the second special production mode flag is ON, the 2 Determine whether or not the termination condition is met. For example, the production control microcomputer 121, when the second special production mode flag is turned ON, sets "20" to a counter for measuring the number of executions of the special figure variable display in a predetermined area of the production RAM 124, Each time the figure fluctuation stop command is received, the counter value is decremented by "1" in the second termination condition satisfaction determination process. Then, it is determined whether or not the counter value has reached "0" in the second termination condition satisfaction determination process, and if it has become "0", it is determined that the second termination condition has been satisfied. When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the second end condition is established, the special performance mode is terminated.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns off the second special effect mode flag, resets the counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variable display after setting the second special effect mode, and controls the predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. Then, the normal effect mode flag representing the first normal effect stage is turned ON, and the first normal effect stage start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. When the first normal effect stage 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 displays the special figure variable display. ends, the background image is switched to the first normal background image G111. In addition, when the image control board 140 receives the first normal effect stage start command, it performs variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 using the first normal effect symbol image G51 from the next special symbol variation effect.

In step S4315, 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 S4315), it proceeds to step S4317, while if it receives the jackpot opening command (YES in S4315), it starts the opening of the jackpot game. The accompanying jackpot opening effect start processing is performed (S4316). 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 addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 may turn off the effect mode that is ON in the jackpot opening effect start process, and clear the effect mode once.

In step S4317, the effect 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 S4317), while proceeding to step S4319, if the round number designation command is received (YES in S4317), the round production start processing accompanying the start of the round game is performed. (S4318). 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 S4319, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the jackpot ending command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the jackpot ending command is stored in the reception buffer. If the jackpot ending command is not received (NO in S4319), the process proceeds to step S4322, while if the jackpot ending command is received (YES in S4319), the jackpot ending effect start processing ( S4320) and production mode setting processing (S4321) are performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the jackpot ending command in the jackpot ending production start processing, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending production according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed from now on, and executes it. Then, the performance content of the big win ending performance (big win ending performance pattern) is selected, and a big winning ending performance start command corresponding to the selected big winning ending performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.例文帳に追加

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, in the effect mode setting process, based on the analysis result of the jackpot ending command, specifically, the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command, the process of setting the effect mode after the jackpot game (effect mode 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 for probability variation G120 is displayed as the background image, the BGM for probability variation is output as BGM, and the image G82 suggesting hitting to the right is displayed. That is, the right hitting notification effect is started.

In addition, when the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern C, jackpot pattern E, or jackpot pattern F, the effect control microcomputer 121 is in a high-probability high-base game state or a low-probability high-base game state. A time-saving performance mode is set in which it is difficult or impossible to determine which game state it is. 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. , a background image for time saving G130 is displayed as a background image, BGM for time saving is output as BGM, and a right-handed suggestion image G82 and an updated effect image G81 are displayed. That is, the right hitting notification effect and the update effect are started.

In step S4322, 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 S4322), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4324, while if the game state command is received (YES in S4322), the game state command is analyzed. , specifies the game state represented by the game state command, and performs a game state setting process for setting the game state (S4323).

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 S4324, 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 customer waiting command is not received (NO in S4324), the effect control microcomputer 121 ends the reception command analysis process, and if the customer waiting command is received (YES in S4324), the customer waiting effect standby process. (S4325), and 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.

7. Modified Example of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the present invention will be described below. Although the first start condition is provided for setting the special effect mode while being controlled in the normal game state, there is another start condition in addition to the first start condition, or another start condition instead of the first start condition. may be set as a start condition. As another start condition, for example, it is determined whether or not to set the special effect mode based on the winning information and the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the first start winning command, and it is determined that the special effect mode is set. Set the special effect mode. The end condition of the special effect mode in this case may be the same as or different from the first end condition.

Furthermore, the content of the first termination condition may be changed as appropriate. Concretely, as the item which constitutes the 1st end condition, it is possible to set only a part of the judgment result of the end judgment, the number of executions of the special figure variable display, and the special figure variation pattern. Also, instead of applying these items, different items such as the number of game balls shot or the time elapsed since the special effect mode was set may be applied to the first end condition. Furthermore, the determination result of the end determination, the number of executions of the special figure variable display, and all of the special figure variation patterns, or in addition to some of these items, different items may be added. In addition, the numerical value for each item such as the probability of ending the special effect mode in the end determination and the number of executions of the special figure variable display may be appropriately set.

Also, the effect stage set after the special effect mode set by the establishment of the first start condition is finished can be set as appropriate. For example, after the special effect mode set by the satisfaction of the first start condition ends, the normal effect mode when the first start condition is satisfied may be set. Alternatively, when the special production mode ends, a lottery or the like may be held, and one of the first normal production stage, the second normal production stage, and the third normal production stage may be determined each time. good. Also, the number of normal production stages is not limited to three, and may be set to two or four or more.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, a second start condition is provided as a condition for setting the special effect mode based on a change in the game state, but the second start condition can be changed as appropriate. For example, if the number of executions of the special figure variable display is provided as the duration when the high probability high base game state is set after the jackpot game, and the special figure variable display is executed for that number of times without winning the jackpot, it is normal A game state is set. Then, the special effect mode may be set when the normal game state is set.

In this case, the special production mode is set only when the time-saving production mode is set, and the special production mode is not set when the variable probability production mode is set, and the normal production mode of the first normal production stage is set. You can do so. On the contrary, the special production mode is set only when the variable probability production mode is set, and the special production mode is not set when the time saving production mode is set, and the normal production mode of the first normal production stage is set. You can do so. Furthermore, in any case of the variable probability effect mode and the time saving effect mode, the special effect mode may be set when the normal game state is set. In addition, when the normal game state is set from the game state advantageous to the player, it is determined whether or not to set the special effect mode, and if it is determined to set the special effect mode, the special effect mode is set. If it is not determined that the special effect mode should be set, the normal effect mode may be set.

In addition, the duration of the special effect mode set when the high probability high base game state or the low probability high base game state is changed to the normal game state, that is, the second end condition of the special effect mode in that case is also appropriately can be set to Furthermore, the condition for ending the special effect mode may differ depending on the game state before the normal game state is set. Also, a plurality of second termination conditions may be set in this case, and the termination conditions may be changed in a predetermined order or by lottery each time.

Furthermore, the effect mode after the special effect mode that is set when the high-probability high-base game state or the low-probability high-base game state is changed to the normal game state may be appropriately set. For example, the production mode in this case may be the normal production stage when the jackpot is won.

In addition, when the jackpot is won in the normal game state, and after the jackpot game is executed and the jackpot game is played, the game is controlled in the high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state that are advantageous to the player. may be set. Furthermore, after the jackpot game is executed, the game is made controllable in a high-probability low-base game state or a low-probability low-base game state, and when the game is controlled in these game states, for a predetermined period, A special effect mode may be settable. In addition, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled in a high-probability high-base game state and a low-probability high-base game state. The display may be terminated when the display is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special effect mode may be set when the special figure variable display is performed a predetermined number of times in the dedicated effect mode. Furthermore, in the high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state, a lower production mode in the same game state may be set like the normal production stage. In this case, the lower performance mode may be switched based on the number of executions of the special figure variable display after the game state is set. And, based on the look-ahead determination result and the special drawing lottery result, or regardless of these results, the special effect mode may be set.

In addition, a plurality of special effect modes are set, and when all or any of the above-described first start condition to second start condition are met, one of the special effect modes is selected by a predetermined lottery. can be In the latter case, other than that, a predetermined kind of special effect mode may be set. Moreover, when the setting of the special effect mode is performed as a look-ahead effect, the degree of expectation for a big hit may differ depending on the type of the special effect mode.

Alternatively, when a plurality of special effect modes are set, one special effect mode may be changed to another special effect mode. The switching condition of the special effect mode in this case can be set as appropriate, but like the first end condition and the second end condition, the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the special figure variation pattern, and the Judgment etc. can be related.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, different types of advance notice effects such as dialogue notice, bat notice, and cut-in notice are provided for each normal effect mode, and these notice effects can be executed even in the special effect mode. As a special effect, in addition to the notice effect in the special figure fluctuation effect, it may be applied to a look-ahead effect such as a pending change notice and a effect suggesting other big hit expectations such as L reach and SP reach. In addition, a plurality of such effects may be set in each normal effect mode.

In addition, an advance notice effect that can be executed in each normal effect stage but is not executed in other normal effect stages may be performed using the effect pattern image for the normal effect stage. In this case, in the case of the first normal production stage, the advance notice production using the first normal production pattern image G51 can be executed, and in the case of the second normal production stage, the second normal production pattern image G52 is used. The notice performance is made executable, and if it is the third normal performance stage, the notice performance using the third normal performance pattern image G53 is made executable. Further, in the special performance mode, even if it is possible to execute the advance notice performance using the normal performance pattern images G51 to G53 for the normal performance stage that were staying when the first start condition relating to the special performance mode was established. good. In these cases, for example, a so-called "pseudo-run" may be executed as an announcement effect using the normal effect symbol images G51 to G53. Further, the normal effect symbol images G51 to G53 may be capable of performing an announcement effect that causes an action different from the variable display of the effect symbols, the reach, and the pseudo-run, or shows the behavior. In this way, when the advance notice effect for the normal effect stage using the normal effect pattern images G51 to G53 is executed, even if the normal effect symbol images G51 to G53 perform the same operation in each normal effect stage. good. That is, although the types of normal effect symbol images to be used are different, the operation as the advance notice effect may be the same. Further, the operations of the normal effect symbol images G51 to G53, which are the types of the advance notice effect, may differ depending on the normal effect stage.

Furthermore, in each normal production mode, in addition to the advance notice production for the normal production mode, it may be possible to execute a common advance production for all the normal production modes in the normal production mode or for a part of a plurality of normal production modes. .

In addition, the group notice can be executed in any normal effect mode, and the image used for the group notice is different depending on the type of the normal effect mode. It may be applied to pre-reading effects such as advance notice effects other than effects and pending change notices.

Furthermore, although the execution probability of the first notice effect in each normal effect mode is fixed, the execution probability of the first notice effect may be different for each normal effect mode. Also, although the number of effect types of the notice effect in the normal effect mode is unified to three, different number of effect types may be set for each notice effect in the normal effect mode. In addition, although the selection rate for the effect type of the advance notice effect in the normal effect mode is unified, the selection rate of the effect type may be set differently for each advance notice effect in the normal effect mode.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, an executable notice effect may be executed as an operation effect accompanying the operation of the effect buttons 40k and 41k. Also, the above-described advance notice effect is mainly configured by displaying an image on the display unit 50a, but the specific content of the image is not particularly limited, and may be set as appropriate. In addition to the display of the image, or in place of the display of the image, the advance notice effect may be performed by outputting sound from the speaker 52, light emission by the frame lamp 53, and operation by the board movable body 55k.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the big winning opening 14 can be opened in the big winning game, but besides the big winning opening 14, a winning area that can be opened in the big winning game may be provided.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when it is determined to be a specific jackpot symbol type, the game always progresses in a high-probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting conditions for the high-probability state may be changed. For example, in addition to the big winning device 14D, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and into which game balls can enter when opened is provided at a position where the game balls can reach in the game area 6, and a second big winning device is provided at a position where the game balls can reach. In a predetermined round game, when the game ball that has entered the second big winning device by opening the second big winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, a high probability state occurs with the end of the big winning game. may be set.

In this case, for example, a specific jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second big winning device opens for an easy time (for example, 29.5 seconds), and the second big winning device A non-specific jackpot pattern (a jackpot pattern that makes it difficult to set a high probability state) that opens for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. In addition, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the winning game balls can pass, and a distribution device for distributing the game balls to the specific area and the non-specific area is provided. Although the opening time of the second big prize device is the same, the combination of the opening mode of the second big prize device and the operation mode of the sorting device makes it easy to set the high probability state and the high probability state. It is also possible to provide a jackpot pattern that is difficult to set.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the game control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the presentation control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). , the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed by different boards, but they may be configured to be performed by one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

In addition, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as arrange ball machines and mammoth ball game machines, reel-type game machines (so-called "slot machines"), and the like.

8. Inventions Disclosed in the Embodiments The following Inventions A to C are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [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 B3 below, and invention C is a generic term for inventions C1 to C3 below.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The game machine according to invention A1 is
In a game machine that can be set to a predetermined game state (normal game state, etc.),
A production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of setting a production mode for executing a predetermined production using a display means,
The production executing means is
In the predetermined game state, the production mode includes a first production mode (first normal production stage), a second production mode (second normal production stage), and a plurality of production modes (special production mode) including a specific production mode. ),
In each of the first production mode, the second production mode, and the specific production mode, the display means can variably display the production patterns (production patterns EZ1 to EZ3),
When the first production mode is set, there are a case of changing from the first production mode to the second production mode and a case of changing from the first production mode to the specific production mode,
When changing from the first production mode to the second production mode, the display mode of the production pattern may be changed,
When changing from the first production mode to the specific production mode, the display mode of the production pattern is not changed.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
When changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode while the effect symbols are displayed in the first effect mode, the effect executing means temporarily hides the effect symbols and then redisplays them. And, with the re-display, the display mode of the production pattern is changed.

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1 or Invention A2,
The effect executing means stops and displays the effect symbols in a specific manner when changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode while the effect symbols are displayed in the first effect mode. and

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,
It is characterized by further comprising game state control means capable of changing the game state among a plurality of game states including the predetermined game state.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The game machine according to invention B1 is
In a gaming machine capable of making a special game state advantageous to a player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state, etc.),
Equipped with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) that can set the production mode for executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
As the production mode, any one of a plurality of production modes including a first production mode (first normal production stage), a second production mode (second normal production stage), and a specific production mode (special production mode) is set. there is a
There is a case where a suggestive effect that suggests the possibility of entering the special game state is executed,
In the first effect mode, a first suggestive effect (line notice) may be executed as the suggestive effect,
In the second effect mode, a second suggestive effect (bat notice) may be executed as the suggestive effect,
In the specific effect mode, as the suggestive effect, there are times when the first suggestive effect is executed and times when the second suggestive effect is executed.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
further comprising display means (image display device 50),
The production executing means is
The display means may variably display the production patterns (production patterns EZ1 to EZ3),
In the first production mode, there is a case where the production pattern is displayed in the first display mode (first normal production pattern image G51),
In the second production mode, the production pattern may be displayed in a second display mode (second normal production pattern image G52),
In the specific effect mode, there are times when the effect symbols are displayed in the first display mode and times when the effect symbols are displayed in the second display mode.

8-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
The first suggestion effect is a effect using the effect pattern in the first display mode,
The second suggestive effect is characterized by being an effect using the effect pattern in the second display mode.

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
Display means (image display device 50) with a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of setting a production mode for executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
As the production mode, any one of a plurality of production modes including a first production mode (first normal production stage), a second production mode (time-saving production mode), and a specific production mode (special production mode) can be set. can be,
In each of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the specific effect mode, it is possible to variably display effect symbols on the display means,
When changing from the first performance mode to the specific performance mode when the first performance mode is set, and when the second performance mode is set, the second performance mode is changed to the specific performance mode. and when you change to
When changing from the second production mode to the specific production mode, the display mode of the production pattern may be changed,
When changing from the first effect mode to the specific effect mode, the display mode of the effect pattern is not changed.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The game machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
A game state control means capable of setting any one of a plurality of game states including a first game state (normal game state) and a second game state (low probability high base game state),
The game state control means may change from the second game state to the first game state,
The production executing means is
Either the first effect mode or the specific effect mode may be set in the first game state,
In the second game state, any one of the second effect modes may be set,
Along with the change from the second game state to the first game state, the second effect mode may be changed to the specific effect mode,
In the first game state, the first effect mode is changed to the specific effect mode.

8-3-3. Invention C3
The game machine according to invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention C2,
The first game state is a normal game state,
The second game state is characterized by being a game state more advantageous to the player than the first game state.

PY1... Pachinko machine 1... Game board 11... First starting hole 11a... First starting hole sensor 12... Second starting hole 12a... Second starting hole sensor 14... Big winning hole 14a... Big winning hole sensor 50... Image display Device 50a...Display unit 52...Speaker 53...Frame lamp 55...Board movable device 55k...Board movable body 55k1...Rotating member 55k2...Elevating member 55m1...Rotating member motor 55m2...Elevating member motor 100...Game control board 101...Game Control microcomputer 120 -- Production control board 121 -- Production control microcomputer 140 -- Image control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that determines whether or not to enter a special game state advantageous to a player, and enters the special game state when it is determined in the judgment that the special game state is to be entered,
Equipped with a production execution means that can set a production mode for executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
Based on the result of the determination, perform a stop display to notify the result of the determination after the production pattern is displayed variably,
Any one of a plurality of performance modes including a normal performance mode in which a normal background image is displayed and a specific performance mode in which a specific background image is displayed is set as the performance mode when the variable display of the performance symbols is performed. there is a
The normal effect mode further includes a first effect mode in which at least a first normal background image is displayed and a second effect mode in which a second normal background image is displayed ,
In the first production mode and the second production mode, when a common first predetermined condition is satisfied, the first production mode and the second production mode are switched to the specific production mode, and the first production mode is switched to the specific production mode. By establishing a second predetermined condition in, it switches from the first production mode to the second production mode,
In the first effect mode, the first effect mode may be terminated by executing the determination for the first number of times without entering the special game state,
In the second effect mode, the second effect mode may be terminated by executing the first number of times of the determination without entering the special game state,
In the specific effect mode, the specific effect mode may be switched to the normal effect mode by executing the determination a second number of times different from the first number of times without entering the special game state,
The first predetermined condition does not include that the determination is executed a predetermined number of times without entering the special game state ,
In each of the first production mode, the second production mode, and the specific production mode, it is possible to variably display the production pattern on the display means,
When the first production mode is set, there are a case of changing from the first production mode to the second production mode and a case of changing from the first production mode to the specific production mode,
At the timing of switching from the first production mode to the second production mode, changing the display mode of the production pattern,
The game machine is characterized in that the display mode of the performance symbols is not changed at the timing of switching from the first performance mode to the specific performance mode .

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