JP6656674B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, an effect has been performed that suggests the amount of a privilege (the number of prize balls, etc.) given in accordance with a prize in a winning opening. For example, Patent Literature 1 below describes a gaming machine that performs an effect indicating the total number of prize balls based on winning in a special winning opening in a special game based on a jackpot winning.

JP 2012-213560 A

  By the way, there is room for improvement in the effect performed in accordance with the winning in the winning opening, in order to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Predetermined winning opening,
A specific winning opening that enables a prize in a favorable gaming state advantageous to a player,
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect,
The effect control means,
In the advantageous gaming state, performing a prize effect indicating a prize to the predetermined prize port in accordance with a prize in the predetermined prize port, and performing the specific prize in response to a prize in the specific prize port It is possible to perform a specific production suggesting a prize in the mouth ,
In the winning effect, when a first winning to the predetermined winning opening occurs, a specific image is displayed for a predetermined time in a predetermined first area ,
A second area different from the first area when a second prize, which is a prize next to the first prize for the predetermined prize port, occurs when the specific image is displayed in the first area; Displays the next specific image for a predetermined time,
When the second prize occurs when the specific image is not displayed in the first area, the specific image is displayed in the first area for a predetermined time,
The predetermined winning opening is located on a specific direction side when viewed from the specific winning opening,
The gaming machine, wherein the first area and the second area are located on the side of the specific direction when viewed from a specific effect area in which the specific effect is performed .

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of a display. (A) is a front view of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is the effect of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device operate. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a main control board side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a sub control board side. (A) is a table showing general-purpose-related random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-image-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a look-ahead determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory view of a game state. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a pending effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a big hit game control table according to the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a figure which shows the display part during a big hit game, and is a figure which shows the effect according to winning in the big winning opening. It is a figure which shows the display part during a big hit game, and is a figure which shows an example of the effect according to winning in a general winning opening. It is a figure which shows the display part during a big hit game, and is a figure which shows an example of the effect according to winning in a general winning opening. It is a front view of the game board unit at the time of performing various effects according to the winning in the big winning opening and the general winning opening during the jackpot game. It is a figure which shows the display part during a big hit game, and is a figure which shows an example of the effect according to winning in a general winning opening. It is a figure showing an ending effect. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of various effects according to winning in a big winning opening and a general winning opening during a big hit game. It is a figure which shows the effect according to winning in the general winning opening in the big hit game in 2nd form. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the effect according to the winning in the general winning opening during the big hit game in the second mode. It is a front view of the game board unit concerning a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings referred to, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description of the same portions will be omitted in principle. In the present specification, for the sake of simplicity of description, a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like is written to omit a name of information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like corresponding to the symbol or code. May be abbreviated. In addition, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in an arbitrary plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel, as long as there is no inconsistency in the processing contents.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 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 (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “forward” is a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “backward” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

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

  At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m, there is provided a handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) is associated with the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount by which the firing device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) applied to the gaming ball to fire the game ball. Have been. Therefore, the game ball is fired at a firing strength corresponding to the turning operation of the handle 72k. At the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front of the lower decorative body 36.

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

  Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed to protrude forward from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. A frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 is attached to the upper side of the left edge and the right edge of the front frame 23m as an effect device for enhancing amusement of a game. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L disposed on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R disposed on the right side.

  In addition, the position and the number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and an effect unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape in a front view is formed substantially in the center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall 1C for defining the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall 1B so as to protrude forward.

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

  The game area 6 is an area where a game ball fired by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko game machine PY1. In the game area 6, a number of game nails (not shown) are protruded. The game nails enter the game area 6 and flow down the game area 6 to a game ball, and a first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first large winning port 14, In addition, a route for appropriately leading to the second special winning opening 15 or the like is configured. A starting port such as the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is referred to as a ball entry port, and a large winning port such as the first winning port 14 or the second winning port 15 is referred to as a special winning port or a specific winning port. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, a center frame (center decoration body) 61 for decorating the periphery of the opening 1A is provided. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding game balls to a first starting port 11 described later, and a warp capable of guiding game balls to the stage.

  In the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting port 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting prize device 11D for enabling or disabling a ball to enter the second starting port 12. And a start winning device (a so-called “electric chew”) 12D.

  The first start winning device 11D is immobile. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchanged) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is determined by a lottery of a first special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of a special figure 1 related random number described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery"). ) And the variable display shown in FIG. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The electric tube 12D includes an operable electric tube opening and closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where game balls cannot enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game ball moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. In this manner, the movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as an “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Ball entry is possible. On the other hand, that the electric tube opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. The state in which the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state” is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and the state in which the electric chew 12D is in the “closed state” is “the electric chew 12D is closed”. Also called.

  The winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is determined by a lottery of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter, “special figure 2 lottery”). And the variable display of Toku-zu 2 are triggered. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In the game area 6, a guidance stage 12g for guiding a game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided.

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

  The game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a “common figure”) (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number of a normal symbol: hereinafter, referred to as a “common figure lottery”) and a variable display of the common figure. Has become. The electric chew 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

  In the game area 6, a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as a "normal AT 14D") provided with a first big winning opening 14 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The first big winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The first special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening and closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in a closed state that closes the first special winning opening 14, and it is impossible for game balls to enter the first special winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. As described above, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When a game ball wins in the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, in the game area 6, a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") provided with a second big winning opening 15 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The second big winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second special winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When a game ball wins in the second special winning opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Here, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second big winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-shaped second big winning port sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning opening 15 and passing the game ball downward. Have been.

  A specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which a game ball can pass (enter) are provided in a downstream area of the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The game balls that have passed through the second special winning opening sensor 15a are sorted to the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17 by the distribution device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k formed of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

  When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in a first state in which the game ball is prevented from passing to the specific area 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in a front view of FIG. 3A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Pass through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in the second state in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific region 16 (passage permitted state: frontal view in FIG. 3B). The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 immediately above, but is in a state where the upper area of the specific area 16 is open. When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

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

  The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect a game ball passing through (entering) each of the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball downward. .

  In addition, it is possible to provide only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D as long as the game is not hindered. In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which two large prize winning devices without a specific area or a sorting device, such as the first large prize winning device 14D, are provided according to the game characteristics.

  As shown in FIG. 2, substantially at the lowermost part of the game area 6, two game balls that are driven into the game area 6 but do not win any winning opening are discharged outside the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. The game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. it can. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is referred to as "left hit". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is referred to as "right-hit". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot left is called a first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot right. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also constituted by a large number of game nails or the like.

  On the first flow path R1, a first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided. Therefore, the player can aim at the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handing. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first winning port 14, and a second winning port 15 are provided. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handing, thereby passing through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first winning opening 14. Alternatively, it is possible to aim for a prize in the second grand prize opening 15.

  A game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports (the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning port 10, the first large winning port 14, and the second large winning port 15) It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls by winning a prize hole can be appropriately set.

  Indicators 8 are arranged on the left side below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display 8, a special figure 1 display 81 a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81 b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure are variably displayed. A general-purpose indicator 82 is included. The display 8 also includes a special figure 1 reservation display 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 held by the special figure 1 display 81a) described later. A special figure 2 reservation display 83b for displaying the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number of the special figure 2 variable display held by the special figure 2 display 81b) to be described later is included.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called a special figure (an example of an identification symbol), and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called a special figure lottery. The special figure display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively called the special figure display 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively called a special figure reservation display 83.

  The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The special figure stopped and displayed (the special special figure derived and displayed as a display result of the variable special display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, ie, a big hit symbol), the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

  The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, if the result of the special figure lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special figure display 81 indicates “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lighting, ■ : Extinguished), and the big hit symbol constituted by the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is composed of only the rightmost LED such as “■■■■■■■ □”. Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

  Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the variable display mode of the special figure, for example, each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It should be noted that the form of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at once unless each LED is stopped (displayed in a specific manner).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are provided. May be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (entering) game balls into the first starting port 11 are referred to as “special figure 1-related random numbers”, and winning of game balls into the second starting port 12. The various random numbers obtained by (entering the ball) are referred to as “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored as special figure 1 reservation in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number 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 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figure 2 reservations) Can set an upper limit (for example, four). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. In addition, the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number are collectively referred to as “special figure related random number”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the special figure is not variably displayed immediately after the gaming ball has won the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If a prize is awarded during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of a special map for the prize (or the right to special drawing lottery) can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is digested when it becomes possible to variably display the special figure based on the special figure reservation. In other words, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that a special figure relation random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined and the variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

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

  In addition, the variable display of the general figure notifies the result of the general figure lottery. In the variable display of the general figure, the general figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The stop-displayed general-purpose map (stop general-purpose diagram, a general-purpose diagram derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one general-purpose diagram selected from a plurality of types of general-purpose maps by a general-purpose drawing. When the stop-displayed general-purpose figure is a predetermined specific general-purpose figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, ie, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (the electric chew 12D) is performed. .

  The general-purpose indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a general-purpose figure according to the result of the general-purpose lottery according to the lighting mode. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a winning, the general figure display 82 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs, such as “□□” (□: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). In addition, if the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a loss symbol constituted by lighting only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the ordinary drawing lottery is not limited, and can be appropriately set.

  In addition, before the general figure is stopped and displayed, the variable figure of the general figure is displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. An example of the variable display in the ordinary drawing is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of variable display in ordinary drawings is not particularly limited. If each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode), it may be appropriately set such that all LEDs blink at once. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in a later-described general-purpose holding storage unit 106 on condition that the variable display of the general-purpose illustration or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of general-purpose reservations that can be stored in the general-purpose reservation storage unit 106 (the number of general-purpose reservations). In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “general symbol related random number”. Further, in the present embodiment, a general-purpose reservation display for displaying the number of general-purpose reservations is not provided, but a general-purpose reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the general-purpose display indicator, for example, the same configuration as that of the special-purpose display indicator 83 can be employed.

  Next, an effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect unit 1U is a unit obtained by uniting a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. The effect display unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter, "on-panel movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter, "under-panel movable device") 56.

  The image display device 50 is configured by, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device, such as a device configured with a plurality of liquid crystal displays and a device configured with an EL (Electro Luminescence) display, as long as the image display device 50 can display an image. You may.

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

  FIG. 5A schematically shows a state in which the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operated. When the drive source of the on-panel movable device 55 is driven, the on-panel movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-panel movable device 56 is driven, the under-panel movable body 56k moves upward (up). I do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered movable body 55k above the board or the movable body 56k below the raised board, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

  In addition, the position and the number of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of a game state described later, general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 for performing control (game progress) relating to game profit, and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control substrate 100 A game control board (hereinafter referred to as a “sub-control board”) 120 for performing controls related to effects such as game effects and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 for performing control for paying out game balls, etc. It is further provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls a game. Further, the sub-control board 120, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and a sound control circuit 161 to be described later, can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub-control unit) that controls the effect. The effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various kinds of effects using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). What is necessary is just to be able to control the production.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to a later-described gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and a rendering RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on / off the power switch 191, power on / off is switched. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120.

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

  The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. The gaming ROM 103 also includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol 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 hit determination table, and a normal figure variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , An auxiliary game control table, and the like. The gaming ROM 103 may be provided externally. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 105 and general figure reservation storage unit 106.

  The main control board 100 also causes the gaming CPU 102 to clear information stored in the gaming I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and information stored in the gaming RAM 104. Clear switch 119 is mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the main 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 payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and allows a ball to be lent based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

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

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

  Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 120. That is, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. Effect CPU 122 for executing the selected program.

  The effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing a sub-control main process, a reception interrupt process, a 1 ms timer interrupt process, and a 10 ms timer interrupt process, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be external.

  Further, on the sub-control board 120, an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 are mounted. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates with the electric power when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 is turned off. It operates with the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. For this reason, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 sends an image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be performed both for transmitting a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and for transmitting a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or a 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, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) ) And image data such as a background image).

  The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in a development area in the VRAM 146 according to a display list created by the image CPU 141 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined and an image is drawn in a 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. Thereby, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

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

  The effect control microcomputer 121 is configured to output sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Is output.

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120. Note that a CPU may be mounted using the sound control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  Further, various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators serving as a driving source, and various lamps are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120. The sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub-control board 120 controls the lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 100.

  The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a and 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120. Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-panel drive motor 55m for driving the on-panel movable device 55, an under-panel drive motor 56m for driving the under-panel movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered.

  The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data), which determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and determines the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

3. Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and other tables are shown in the following description of “characteristic parts of pachinko gaming machine PY1”. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, for the configuration that does not show another table in the description of the “characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1”, the table shown in this item is used, and the “pachinko gaming machine PY1 It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of the "characteristic portion" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to general maps First, games related to general maps will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a regular drawing lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general drawing lottery is performed, a variable display of the general drawing (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed on the general figure display 82. Here, the stop-displayed general symbols include a hit symbol and a lost symbol. It should be noted that the lost symbol in the ordinary figure is also referred to as a "losed ordinary figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol in the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage through the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost game is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to the passage through the gate 13 ends. In the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as “establishment of the general map starting condition”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1, when performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a general display variable display, an auxiliary game), obtains a general figure related random number by satisfying a general figure starting condition. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ordinary symbol related random numbers to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Normally, the symbol random number is a random number for performing a hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for the random numbers.

3-1-1. The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not a hit has been made (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table is associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time saving hit determination table) used in a non-hour reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in a time reduction state. In each of the hit determination tables, a determination value of a normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random value) is assigned to a hit and a loss as a result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines a winning or a loss by determining the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, a general-figure variation pattern determination for variably displaying the general-figure is performed. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the loss general figure is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. The general figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the general figure fluctuation pattern according to the general figure fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The general-figure variation pattern is identification information on predetermined items related to variable display of the general-purpose figure such as general-fluctuation time.

  The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). That is, the normal figure variation pattern determination table includes a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time saving general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time reduction general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the time reduction state. Time-saving general-purpose variation pattern determination table). It should be noted that the normal pattern change pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

  In each of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination tables, one general figure fluctuation pattern as a result of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination is stored for each general figure to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the general-purpose variation time different between the non-time reduction state and the time reduction state. For example, in the non-time-saving state, the variable display of the general figure when the general figure of the loss (loss general figure) is stopped and displayed is determined to be a general figure change pattern in which the general figure change time is, for example, 30 seconds. Is determined to be a general-purpose variation pattern in which the general-purpose variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Further, in the time saving state, the variable display of the general figure when the lost general figure is stopped and displayed is determined to be a general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the general pattern when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The varieties of varieties of the varieties of the varieties of the varieties associated with the varieties of the varieties of variation determined by this determination are variably displayed on the general figure display 82. Further, these ordinary figure fluctuation times can be appropriately changed. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the general-figure variation pattern determination, the general-figure display 82 performs variable display of the general-figure.

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a different opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time reduction state and the auxiliary game in the time reduction state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a first opening time (a time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”. Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is operated for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.0 seconds) in which it is easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time reduction state is also referred to as “long opening auxiliary game”. In addition, the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Next, a game related to a special figure will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first starting port 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) of the special figure 1 and notifies the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning ends.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) and notifies the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

  In the following description, winning of a game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as “establishment of a first starting condition”, and winning of a game ball in the second starting port 12 is referred to as “establishment of a second starting condition”. That. Further, "establishment of the first start condition" and "establishment of the second start condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the start condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "losing special symbol" to distinguish it from the above-mentioned lost symbol of the ordinary symbol.

  In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure related random number by establishing a start condition, and Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (jackpot 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 for performing a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for performing the jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number for performing the reach determination. The special figure change pattern random number is a random number for performing a change pattern of a special symbol. The random number is also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is to be performed (whether to execute the jackpot game) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, specifically, a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

  In each of the jackpot determination tables, a determination value (special symbol random value) of a special symbol random number is assigned to a jackpot and a loss as a result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the big hit determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, the special symbol random number determination value determined to be a big hit is set higher in the high probability big hit determination table than in the normal probability big hit determination table. In addition, the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the type of the jackpot symbol (the jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. For each type of the jackpot symbol, a jackpot component composed of the content of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player, and the like, is associated.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variably displayed special symbol type (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, a prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (a prize that has generated the jackpot symbol type determination). Is associated with the type of the start-up port (first start-up port 11 / second start-up port 12) on which the start was performed. That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and a jackpot used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and in each of the jackpot symbol type determination tables, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. I have. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, in the first big hit symbol type determination table and the second big hit symbol type determination table, the big hit symbol type random value is appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols. In addition, the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type can be appropriately changed. The type of the big hit symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type based on the jackpot symbol type determination for special figure 1 is set to 50% for jackpot symbol A and 50% for jackpot symbol B. It is possible to set the big hit symbol C to 100% of the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type by the big hit symbol type determination. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the second starting port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type. The fractions can be different.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination is for determining whether or not to generate a reach in a special figure variation effect described later according to a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment.

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

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number value) is allocated to “reach present (reach is generated)” and “reach no (reach is not generated)” which are the results of the reach determination. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not reach is available (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the obtained reach random number in accordance with the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random values determined as “reach present (reach is generated)” is different between the non-time reduction reach determination table and the time reduction reach determination table. Note that the probability of determining that there is a reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "reach is present (reach is generated)", which is performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", is referred to as "reach has loss", and "reach is not performed (reach is not generated)". This is sometimes called "losing without reach."

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination The special figure variation pattern determination uses a special pattern variation pattern determination table (a special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. (A figure variation pattern) is determined, and the result of the jackpot determination is performed in both cases of a jackpot and a loss. The special figure change pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to a special figure change time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure change effect described later, and the like. The special figure change pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect contents) of the special figure change effect. The identification information included in the special figure change pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure change pattern, a plurality of types of special figure change patterns each having different identification information can be used, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (variable figure 1 / special figure 2) for performing variable display as a determination target, in other words, a starting port where a prize that causes the determination of the special figure variation pattern is performed. (First starting port 11 / second starting port 12). In other words, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special figure variation pattern determination table used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) and a variable display of the special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

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

  Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. In other words, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving include a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time reduction special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a big hit, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Note that the special figure variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

  Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure reservation number. For example, a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss, which is used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 3 to 4 are used. And a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for a loss without reach. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for the loss without reach used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 And a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for a reachless loss. Note that the special figure change pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

  Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right of the tables in FIGS. In addition, it is not necessary to associate the special figure fluctuation effect production flow with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be referred to by a name associated with a special figure (big hit determination result), the effect contents of the special figure variation production, and the like. is there. For example, a special figure change pattern related to a jackpot is referred to as “jackpot change”. And among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is referred to as “SP big hit fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is “L big hit fluctuation”. The special figure change pattern in which the special figure change effect ends at N reach is called “N big hit change”. On the other hand, a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach, is referred to as “SP loss variation”, and L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern called "L loss fluctuation" is referred to as "L loss fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation production ends at N reach, which is a type of reach, in the loss with reach, is referred to as "N loss fluctuation". In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the loss without reach is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”. The normal loss fluctuation includes three types of fluctuations having different fluctuation times (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation). In addition, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss variation are collectively referred to, it is referred to as SP variation.

3-2-5. Read-ahead determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a read-ahead determination in accordance with a look-ahead determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning the starting opening). The pre-reading determination includes, for example, determining whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type is determined by the jackpot symbol type determination, There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of the starting port related to the starting winning (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. There is. Note that the prefetch determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 / the second starting port 12).

  The look-ahead determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (non-time-saving look-ahead determination table) used in the non-time-saving state, and a look-ahead determination table (time-saving time look-ahead determination table) used in the time-saving state. .

  That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the non-work time reduction state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the time reduction state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in the non-work time reduction state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. Further, what kind of judgment is included in the pre-reading judgment can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of a special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15), and a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. An opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game are included. Each round game starts when the opening game ends or the previous round game ends, and ends when the next round game starts or the ending starts. Further, it is possible not to provide the OP or the ED. In the following, a predetermined number of round games (predetermined order) are simply referred to as “rounds”. For example, the first (first) round game is called “1 round (1R)”, and the tenth round game is called “10 round (10R)”.

  Elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the large winning port (the first large winning port 14, the second large winning port 15) is opened in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of the special winning opening in which each opening is performed, a time for closing until the next opening (closing time), an opening time (opening time), and an ending time (ending time). After the special figure is stopped and displayed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the big hit game according to the big hit game control table as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each of the jackpot games A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Is performed. In the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed. Done. In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the special winning opening sensors 14a, 15a, the maximum opening time of the special winning openings 14, 15 is not elapsed. End the round game.

  The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 10 (B)), and the jackpot game B has the type of the winning jackpot symbol of the hit jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C may be executed when it is B, and may be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

  In addition, the number and time of each big hit game component can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be played using both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 or using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only the jackpot game using only the first big winning port 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big jackpot game using only the second big winning port 15 is performed, a configuration in which the jackpot game which is not used is not provided. It may be. In addition, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be a plurality of types or a single type.

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. The specific region 16 is set in a closed state in which no prize can be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific area 16”. In addition, the specific region 16 being in the open state is also referred to as “V open”, and the specific region 16 being in the closed state is also referred to as “V closed”.

  The distribution member 16k is controlled in a fixed operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a fixed open / close mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and the timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. From the relation with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distributing member 16k is controlled to the second state are set. From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (enter the game ball into the specific area 16). As described above, the combination of the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the fixed opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning port 15 in the jackpot game allows the game ball to be set in the special area in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (ease) of making the vehicle 16 enter.

  During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passing”). The big hit is called a “V long big hit”, and the big hit in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. Is referred to as a "V-short jackpot."

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low-probability low-base gaming state”, a “low-probability high-base gaming state”, a “high-probability low-base gaming state”, a “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and a “high-probability high-base gaming state”. It is possible to set any of the gaming states of the "big hit gaming state". Note that the “low-probability low-base game state” is “low-probability low-base state”, the “low-probability high-base game state” is “low-probability-high-base state”, and the “high-probability low-base game state” is “high-probability”. The "low base state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" may be abbreviated to the "high-probability high-base state", respectively. The states that constitute the gaming state include a state related to the probability of being determined to be "big hit" in the jackpot determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time reduction state and a time reduction state.

  The normal probability state is set in the “low-probability low-base gaming state” or the “low-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” or the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a normal probability state is set. Then, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state by winning the jackpot. For example, it is possible to switch to a high-probability state when a game ball passes through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to the high probability state depending on the type of the big hit symbol. Whether the opportunity to switch to the high probability state is V passing or the type of the big hit symbol may be determined as appropriate according to the gaming property to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  The non-time saving state is set in a “low-probability low-base gaming state”, a “high-probability low-base gaming state”, or a “big hit gaming state”. The time-saving state is set in the “low-probability high-base gaming state” or the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-saving state. It is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to a special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern having a short special figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is accelerated, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot with a smooth progress of the game.

  Further, in the time reduction state, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time reduction state. For example, in the time reduction state, a general figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the general figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time reduction state is determined (FIG. 9B). Therefore, in the time reduction state, the number of executions of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger.

  Further, the time reduction state is more easily determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the time reduction state, the hit is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability (for example, 6600/65536) in the non-time reduction state (FIG. 9A). Therefore, in the time reduction state, the number of hits determined per hit in the unit time per unit time is larger.

  In this manner, in the time reduction state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time reduction state, and the game balls can easily enter the second starting port 12 more frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. For this reason, in a time-saving state in which the base is high, it is possible to aim for a jackpot winning without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time reduction state is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the non-time reduction state.

  When power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a jackpot, the time saving state can be set. In the time saving state, it is possible to change from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  In the time reduction state, it is easier to win a hit, the fluctuating time tends to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the game related to the ordinary figure is set to be advantageous to the player in three points. However, the points set advantageously for the player may be some of them. Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state may not be a table in which the special figure variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time is more easily selected than in the non-time reduction state.

  The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low-probability low-base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In addition, in the "big hit game state", a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game, because the normal figure lottery (hit determination regarding the general figure) is performed but the special figure lottery (big hit determination) is not performed. You. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or a part of the above-mentioned game states. The various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of an “n-th game state” (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4. Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a high-level concept attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a positive change effect mode, a time-saving effect mode, and a big hit effect mode as effect modes.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation effects are performed in “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”. This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no effect and indicates a standby state in which the special figure fluctuation effect is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Also, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration movie G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a setting screen G101 for making settings related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effects include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a, and the frequency setting of the effect to be executed.

  The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the “low-probability low-base game state” or the “high-probability low-base game state”, and is an effect mode indicating a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing a mountain scenery in the evening is displayed on display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime normal background image G104) representing the nighttime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. One or a plurality of special figure fluctuation effects are switched as one condition. Further, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there are a normal first stage effect mode before reach is established and a normal second stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, any of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Further, a special effect mode that is set only in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” may be provided.

  The certain variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the high-probability state and the time-saving state. In the certainty effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image representing the universe (a certainty background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the probabilistic effect mode, there are a probable first stage effect mode before reach is established and a probable later stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the first stage effect mode, the display unit 50a displays the background image G105 for the second stage, but in the second stage mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of the reach is displayed.

  The time-saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the “low-probability high-base game state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the normal probability state and the time-saving state. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-5, a background image (time reduction background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the time reduction effect mode, in the special figure variation effect, there are a time reduction first stage effect mode before the reach is established, and a time reduction second stage effect mode after the reach is established. In the early hours reduction mode, the time-saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the later hours reduction mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the “big hit game state”, and is an effect mode indicating that a jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 indicating the start of the jackpot game or a right-hand prompt for “right-hand” A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and an award ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid out award balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display unit 50a, an ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of paid prize balls are indicated. A big hit ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

  Note that the type of the effect mode can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, special figure fluctuation production (it is also called simply “variation production”) is explained. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result (the big hit determination result, the big hit symbol type determination result, the reach determination result, The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed on the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variation display of the effect symbol, the display stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the variation display of the special figure variation time and the effect symbol is performed, the variation is stopped, and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuating effect, in addition to the fluctuating display of the effect design, there are various types of display such as an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, a normal button 40, a special button 41, and the like. It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to continue another effect even after the stop display of the effect symbol.

4-2-1. Effect design display area As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on the left, center and right sides of the display unit 50a which is divided into three substantially equally in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a medium effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol in the special figure fluctuation effect is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the medium effect design area 50b2 and the right effect design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect design EZ2 and the right effect design EZ3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, a small symbol area 50c can be provided in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special figure is variably displayed.

  In FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , Medium effect symbol area 50b2, right effect symbol area 50b3, and small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed. The range of each region can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal fluctuation in the special figure fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect indicating that the variable display of the special map has started.

  When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. FIG. 17B shows a state in which the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special figure is not performed and the variable display of the special figure is on standby. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started with the start, and the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, “normal loss variation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After the temporary stop in the stop mode, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called ragged pattern) indicating a loss, as shown in FIG. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure change pattern having a reach such as “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed. And the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be appropriately changed.

4-2-3. N-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when reach is established in normal fluctuation. The N-reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may have been “big hit”, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the N-reach, as shown in FIG. 18A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18B, the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually increases. Slow down. Then, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit change”, as shown in FIG. 18C-2, the stop is performed in a stop mode (so-called double-eye) indicating a big hit. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. It should be noted that the effect contents of N reach are not limited to the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerating, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Further, regarding the stop patterns of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggesting the loss, the non-reach variation is referred to as “non-reach variation”, and the variation when the reach is achieved is referred to as “reach variation”. . How to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 constituting the non-reach variation eyes (for example, “2.3.1” or “5.8.6” etc.), and each component constituting the reach variation eyes How to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (for example, “2.1.2” or “5.4.5”) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) that suggests a jackpot (for example, “2.2.2” or “7 / 7.7”) Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the jackpot determination being “big hit” is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

  In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP image is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), an effect dedicated to SP reach (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP-reach-only effect is reached, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP big hit change”, as shown in FIG. At 50a, an effect suggesting a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character (friend character) wins the battle and stands standing) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicate a jackpot (a so-called stop mode). Stop display with a double-eye). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP loss change”, as shown in FIG. 19C-2, an effect indicating the loss (for example, when the enemy character enters a battle) While the victory is displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (a so-called broken eye) indicating loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. It should be noted that the production contents of SP reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by an execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit". If the result of "Lost" is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Big hit", it is set to 100%, and the big hit expectation of SP reach is set higher than the big hit expectation of N reach. It is possible to Further, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the jackpot determination result is “losing”, and the jackpot determination result is “big hit”. If the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", the execution probability of SP reach B is 2%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it is 30%. It is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach A. As described above, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination, the jackpot expectation degree can be set.

4-2-5. L-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L-reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", which is lower than SP reach but higher than N-reach. Function as Note that the execution time of the L-reach reach effect is shorter than the reach time of the SP reach reach effect (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed suitably. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the reach effect of the SP reach is developed in an extended manner after the reach effect of the L reach may be provided.

4-3. Reserved Icon Display Area The display section 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a reserved icon display area 50d including four display areas, as shown in FIG. The reserved icon display area 50d includes a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The hold icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reservation number is “1”, the reservation icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reservation number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 The hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, an icon display area 50e including one display area can be provided near the reserved icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure fluctuation effect.

  It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the reserved icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. Further, the reserved icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the reserved icon display area 50d is provided but the icon display area 50e is not provided, or both are not provided.

4-3-1. Reservation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a reservation effect in response to a game ball winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

  In the holding effect, when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 when the special figure 1 holding number is “0”, the special figure fluctuation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 hold number is "2". After that, when the special figure change effect is completed and a new special figure change effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20D, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is displayed. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA. The hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the special figure 1 reservation number is “1”.

4-4. Notice effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an notice effect at any timing during the special figure fluctuation effect. The announcement effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), and the like, and the jackpot determination is performed. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of the special figure change pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect for operating the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the movable body effect, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the on-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56 operate, and the on-board movable body 55k and the It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, an effect image is displayed in a space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k return to a normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body effect is an example of an advanced effect. In addition, the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of the development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added. Further, when the effect does not evolve (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is also possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called gaseous effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect for causing the player to operate the normal button 40 and the special button 41, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (the special button 41) is effective (operation effective period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation effective period, the operation is shown in FIG. In this manner, an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (operation promoting effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (a special button image G31), an image representing an operation mode of the special button 41 (that is, a pressing operation) (a pressing operation image G32), and a remaining time of the operation valid period. (Operation effective period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period or after the operation valid period has elapsed without operating the special button 41 during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. Then, the on-panel movable device 55 is operated, and the on-panel movable body 55k is moved so as to overlap the display unit 50a, thereby suggesting a jackpot expectation degree. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-panel movable device 55, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for a special figure 1 hold or a special figure 2 hold in which a special figure lottery is not performed, as a notice effect. The pre-reading effect functions as an effect for indicating in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold.

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 reservation is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20C, the reservation icon HA normally displayed as “で” in the reservation icon display area 50d. May be displayed as “☆”. In addition, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gassing effect. The pre-reading effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the present invention is not limited to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

5. Game Control by the Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, buffers, and the like that appear in the control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

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

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

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interruption is permitted, the execution of the main-side timer interruption processing (S005) becomes possible. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a period of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. From the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) to the next start of the main timer interrupt process (S005), various types of normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are performed. The process of updating the counter value of the random number is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 captures a detection signal from, for example, a lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and performs the game as lower plate full data. In the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

  The next ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is the same as the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (the main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005), a period until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

  Following the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107). The distribution device 16D is activated when a special game using the second winning device 15D is performed. However, the distribution device 16D may always be operated in a constant operation after the power is turned on.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108), and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), power-off monitoring processing when power is turned off, updating of a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. As another process (S108), a payout control process of paying out a prize ball to a player is performed. In the payout control processing, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of the game ball to each winning port. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (after about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Etc. are output.

[2-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection processing (S104), general winning opening sensor processing, gate sensor processing, second starting opening sensor processing, first starting opening sensor processing, first winning opening sensor processing, second winning opening sensor processing, specific area The sensor processing is performed sequentially. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  In the general winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. In addition, a command for a general winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

  In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired ordinary symbol random number is stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. . If a predetermined number (for example, four) of ordinary symbol random numbers are stored in the ordinary symbol storage unit 106, the newly acquired ordinary symbol random numbers are not stored. Further, a command for the gate sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

  In the second starting port sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter are acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the n-th area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”). It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 relation random number is not stored. Further, the second prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 relation random number and the second prefetch determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, in response to the result of the processing, a special figure 2 reservation number command indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second prefetch determination A command for a second starting port sensor including a second starting winning command representing a result is generated.

  In the first starting port sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. If it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a special symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure variation pattern random number counter are acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the n-th area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”). It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 1 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the first prefetch determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 relation random number and the first prefetch determination table (see FIG. 13). Also, in response to the result of the processing, a special figure 1 hold number command indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (number of special figure 1 hold) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and a first look-ahead determination A command for a first starting port sensor including a first starting winning command representing a result is generated.

  In the first special winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first special winning opening sensor 14a. Further, a command for the first special winning opening sensor according to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the second special winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second special winning opening sensor 15a. Further, a command for the second special winning opening sensor according to the result of the processing is generated.

  In the specific area sensor processing, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 16a. In addition, a command for a specific area sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

  The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby in which the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the ordinary symbol standby process, a hit determination is made based on the ordinary symbol random numbers stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106. Also, a general-purpose variation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine a general-purpose variation pattern. Then, a general figure change start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the general figure change pattern is generated. Then, based on the determined time-varying time associated with the determined time-varying variation pattern, the general-purpose display 82 is caused to start variable display of the time-varying figure.

  The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the ordinary symbol. In the ordinary symbol change process, the stoppage of the ordinary figure is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the elapse of the ordinary figure change time from the start of the variable display of the ordinary figure being executed. Then, a general figure change stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general figure is generated.

  The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the stop-displayed general symbol is a hit symbol in response to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the running general symbol. It is determined whether or not there is. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

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

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

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

  In the special figure 2 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. , Jackpot, or loss is determined. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 relation random number and the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of loss types may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the loss symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designation command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

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

  The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift processing, the special figure 2 relation random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 relation random number in the first area is specially converted. 2 Cleared from the hold storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 2 suspension number command is generated which indicates the special figure 2 suspension number after the processing.

  In the special figure 1 determination process, a special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and a jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. , Jackpot, or loss is determined. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol type determination for determining the jackpot symbol type is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 relation random number and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. . Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. Note that a plurality of loss types may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the loss symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designation command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

  The special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing is processing performed after the special figure 1 determination processing. In the special figure 1 change pattern determination process, the special figure change pattern random number among the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 corresponding to the current game state are used. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 change start command representing the determined special figure 1 change pattern is generated. The special figure 1 change start command is associated with information about the special figure 1, information on the result of the jackpot determination, information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, information on the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 1 change pattern. And the information of the special figure fluctuation time. Then, the special figure 1 display unit 81a starts variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure changing time period associated with the determined special figure 1 changing pattern.

  The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift processing is a processing performed when the special figure 1 determination processing and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift processing, the special figure 1 relation random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 1 relation random number in the first area is specially shifted. Cleared from the hold storage unit 105a in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order of acquisition. Then, a special figure 1 hold number command is generated which indicates the special figure 1 hold number after the processing.

  When both the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number exist, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed in parallel. It is not done.

[2-3-2. Special symbol change processing]
The special symbol change process is a process performed during variable display of a special figure. In the special symbol fluctuation process, the special figure display 81 terminates the variable display of the special figure and stops and displays the special figure according to the result of the jackpot determination in response to the elapse of the special figure fluctuation time. If the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed. If the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a lost symbol indicating a loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special design confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, if the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the big hit game is generated. The opening command includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is to be ended, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability end command indicating transition to the normal probability state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time reduction state is to be ended, the non-time reduction state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating transition to the non-time saving state is generated. When the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the number of special figure 2 reservations and special figure 1 reservation is “0”, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 indicates that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in a standby state. Generate commands.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in a jackpot game state. In the big hit game control process, a big hit game is performed according to the big hit game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the elapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. The ending is started in response to ending the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the big hit game is generated. The ending command includes information on the result of the jackpot symbol type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the big hit game state ends. In the game state setting process, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When the duration of the high-probability state is limited, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the high-probability state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating the setting of the high probability state is generated. When changing from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the time saving state is set at the end of the big hit game state. When the duration of the time-saving state is limited, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that can continue the time-saving state without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating the setting of the time saving state is generated.

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

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, and the like appearing in the following description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

[1. Sub-control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, settings for the effect CPU 122, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed.

  Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. As an example, a method of updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding the random value one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number update process ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects using the image). The sub-control board 120 outputs various sounds performed by the image control board 140, outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and controls lamps. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 emit light through the circuit 151 (to execute various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (to operate various movable objects by operation). Or execute). In this manner, various effects (such as special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized.

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

  The reception interruption process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interruption process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. This reception interruption process is executed prior to other interruption processes (S4011, S4012).

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

  In the input processing, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, is detected, and a command is set or effect data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. To this end, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control processing, a movable body effect for operating the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 at a predetermined timing is performed based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. For this purpose, the driving data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect that operates the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

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

  In the reception command analysis processing, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the reception interruption processing (S4010), and processing corresponding to the command (for example, selection of an effect, setting of an effect mode, setting of a command, and the like). I do. In the effect timer updating process, a timer for measuring time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update processing, the start timing and the end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, the generation of voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) and the output to the voice control circuit 161 are performed based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

  Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is a special figure change start command (special figure 1 change start command or special figure 2 change start command). If the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in the received command analysis processing (S4201) that a special figure change start command has been received, it executes processing for receiving a change start command based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the command. Then, an effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the special figure variation effect is selected, information on the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation effect start command including the information on the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command is SP fluctuation (SP big hit fluctuation or SP loss fluctuation), a sub fluctuation pattern for performing SP reach is selected, and a fluctuation effect corresponding to the sub fluctuation pattern is started. Set the command in the output buffer. After that, each process (the command transmission process (S4004), the emission data output process (S4102), the movable device control process (S4103), the voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed, and the selected sub variation pattern is handled. Special effect fluctuating effect is realized. Note that the flow of the process related to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a jackpot game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called notice effect accompanying the change.

7. Features of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 lies in the performance during the jackpot game.

  First, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various big hit games (big hit games 1 to 4) shown in the big hit game control table of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 1” or “big hit” in the special jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination processing (the special figure determination processing based on winning in the first starting port 11). Any of the "pattern 2" can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the “big hit symbol 1” at a rate of 60% and the “big hit symbol 2” at a rate of 40%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 determines which one of “big hit symbol 3” or “big hit symbol 4” in the big hit symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination processing (the special figure determination processing based on winning in the second starting port 12). Can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines “big hit symbol 3” at a rate of 60%, and determines “big hit symbol 4” at a rate of 40%.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the big hit game according to the determined big hit symbol type. Specifically, in the “big hit game 1” executed when the “big hit symbol 1” is determined, and in the “big hit game 2” executed when the “big hit symbol 2” is determined, the round game Is performed 16 times. From 1R to 8R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The special winning opening 14 is opened. From 9R to 16R of the jackpot game, the opening time of the first special winning opening 14 is extremely short, and it is a round in which a winning in the first special winning opening 14 cannot be expected in reality. That is, although the total number of round games in the jackpot game is 16 times, the actual number of round games is 8 times.

  Also, in the "big hit game 3" executed when the "big hit symbol 3" is determined, and in the "big hit game 4" executed when the "big hit symbol 4" is determined, 16 round games are performed. Done. Then, in all of the 1R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. That is, in the jackpot game, the total number of round games and the number of substantial round games are 16 times.

  Therefore, "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" in which the number of substantial round games is 16 is "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 2" in which the number of substantial round games is 8 times. It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game, and the jackpot game state in which “jackpot game 3” or “jackpot game 4” is executed is a jackpot game in which “jackpot game 1” or “jackpot game 2” is executed. It can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the gaming state.

  Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 sets the gaming state after the jackpot game to any of the jackpot games of “big hit game 1”, “big hit game 2”, “big hit game 3”, and “big hit game 4”. Set the time saving state. In addition, when the jackpot game of either “big hit game 1” or “big hit game 3” is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state, while “big hit game 2” or “big hit game” is set. When any of the big hit games of "game 4" is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to the normal probability state. In other words, after "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3", control is performed to the high probability high base gaming state (high probability state and time saving state), and after "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4", Control to the low probability high base gaming state (normal probability state and time saving state).

  In the present embodiment, the “high-probability high-base gaming state” can be continued until the next big hit game is executed. On the other hand, the “low probability high base gaming state” can be continued until the number of times of variable display of the special figure reaches 100 times.

  Therefore, "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" in which the high probability state is set thereafter is more advantageous to the player than "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4" in which the high probability state is not set thereafter. It can be said that it is a jackpot game. In addition, the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" is executed is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4" is executed. I can say.

  The big hit game state can be said to be a more advantageous game state than the normal game state regardless of the type of the big hit symbol. Also, one of the high-probability states, “high-probability high-base gaming state”, can be said to be a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the “low-probability, high-base gaming state”, one of the normal probability states. In this specification, a gaming state advantageous to a player may be referred to as an advantageous gaming state.

  Next, the positional relationship between the first special winning opening 14 and the general winning opening 10 will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, three general winning openings 10 are provided, but here, the general winning opening 10 ( Hereinafter, the positional relationship between the “special general winning opening 10T” and the first big winning opening 14 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the first special winning opening 14 is disposed to the right of the lower part of the center frame 61 in the right game area 6B. On the other hand, the specific general winning opening 10T is disposed to the right of the center in the vertical direction of the center frame 61 in the right game area 6B. The specific general winning opening 10T is located above the first big winning opening 14 (corresponding to a specific direction). That is, the specific general winning opening 10T is located above (upper side in the vertical direction (one side in the predetermined direction)) as viewed from the first big winning opening 14, and more specifically, at the right end of the first big winning opening 14. It is located above.

  For this reason, when the player is right-handed in the jackpot gaming state, most of the game balls hit in the right game area 6B will win the first big winning opening 14, but go to the specific general winning opening 10T. Prize also occurs. However, the number of game balls that win the specific general winning opening 10T among the game balls fired in the right game area 6B during the jackpot game is smaller than the number of game balls that win the first big winning opening 14, It is about 10 to 20 balls in a big hit game of 16R. The ball entry rate to the specific general winning opening 10T can be changed as appropriate. In addition, since the specific general winning opening 10T is always open instead of the openable winning opening, even if it is not in the jackpot gaming state, there is a possibility that a game ball will win in the specific general winning opening 10T if it is right-handed.

  Next, effects during the jackpot game will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a cumulative prize ball number display G30 that cumulatively indicates the number of prize balls that have been acquired, based on a prize in the first large prize port 14 and a prize in the general prize port 10 during a jackpot game. In addition, based on the winning in the general winning opening 10 during the jackpot game, a “bonus prize ball number display” indicating the winning is performed.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a state in which the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated according to the winning in the first big winning opening 14. As shown in FIG. 29, when the big hit game is started, an opening effect is first executed (FIG. 29 (A)), and then, with the start of the first round game, a round effect is executed (FIG. 29). 29 (B)). In the round effect, the number of rounds indicating the current number of rounds is displayed (display of the round image G109), the right-handed display prompting the player to play the game by right-handing (display of the right-handed image G108), and the player is hit by the jackpot game. A cumulative prize ball number display G30 (display of a prize ball number image G110) that cumulatively indicates the acquired prize ball numbers is included.

  When the jackpot game based on the so-called first hit has just started and the acquired prize ball count is “0”, the accumulated prize ball count display G30 is “0pt” (FIG. 29B). Note that “pt” in the accumulated prize ball count display G30 is an abbreviation for “point”. The value of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is increased by "15" for each prize ball in the first big winning port 14. The number “15” is the number of prize balls based on winning in the first big winning opening 14. Therefore, when one ball is awarded in the first special winning opening 14, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated to "15pt" (FIG. 29C).

  Further, when one ball is awarded in the first special winning opening 14, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated to "30 pt" (FIG. 29D). That is, the value of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated to a value “30” obtained by adding the displayed value “15” to the prize ball number “15” based on a new winning. In the present embodiment, the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated in such a manner according to the winning in the first big winning opening 14. Note that the accumulated prize ball number display G30 corresponds to a first winning effect and a specific effect.

  In the case of a jackpot game, when a prize is made to the general prize port 10, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the "display of bonus prize balls" and updates the cumulative prize ball display G30. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired by right-handed aiming at a winning in the first big winning opening 14, a winning in the specific general winning opening 10T occurs (see FIG. 2).

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an effect when a game ball wins at the specific general winning opening 10T during the jackpot game. As shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, when a game ball wins in the specific general winning opening 10T, an additional winning ball image G20 designed with a character string of “+3” is displayed on the display unit 50a. The number “3” is the number of prize balls based on winning in the general winning opening 10. That is, the additional prize ball image G20 is an image indicating that three new prize balls are paid out. The effect of displaying the additional prize ball image G20 is “display of extra prize balls”. "Display of the number of extra prize balls", that is, the display of the additional prize ball image G20 corresponds to a second winning effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 updates the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 in addition to performing the "additional prize ball number display" when a prize occurs in the general prize port 10. Specifically, a value obtained by adding the number of prize balls “3” based on winning in the general winning opening 10 to the displayed value (for example, “330”, see FIG. 30A) (for example, “333”, 30 (see FIG. 30B).

  The display time of the additional prize ball image G20 is about 3 seconds. In the present embodiment, up to three additional prize ball images G20 can be displayed. Specifically, when a new prize is generated in the specific general winning opening 10T while one additional prize ball image G20 is displayed, a new additional prize ball is displayed as shown in FIG. The image G20 is displayed in another area of the display unit 50a. At this time, the value of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated (for example, from “333” to “336”).

  Then, in the state where two additional prize ball images G20 are displayed, when a new prize is generated in the specific general winning opening 10T, as shown in FIG. Is displayed in another area of the display unit 50a. Also at this time, the value of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated (for example, updated from “336” to “339”). That is, the value of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is incremented by "3" each time a prize is generated in the specific general prize port 10T (see FIGS. 30A to 30D).

  In the state where three additional prize ball images G20 are displayed on the display unit 50a, even if a new prize is generated in the specific general prize port 10T, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the additional prize ball image G20. Do not display. However, the value of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated (for example, updated from “339” to “342”, see FIGS. 31A and 31B).

  Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 outputs a specific winning sound from the speaker 52 in accordance with the winning in the specific general winning opening 10T. Therefore, although the number of additional prize ball images G20 exceeding three is not displayed on the display unit 50a, the update of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 and the output of a specific prize sound allow the player to set the specific general prize port 10T. It is possible to recognize the winning. It is assumed that this specific winning sound is output if there is a winning in the specific general winning opening 10T even when the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed.

  Here, the additional prize ball image G20 displayed first is referred to as a first specific image G21 (see FIG. 30 (B)), and the additional prize ball image G20 displayed second is referred to as a second specific image. The additional prize ball image G20 displayed thirdly is referred to as an image G22 (see FIG. 30C), and is referred to as a third specific image G23 (see FIG. 30D). As shown in FIG. 30D, regions where the first specific image G21, the second specific image G22, and the third specific image G23 are displayed on the display unit 50a are different from each other. The first specific image G21 is displayed at a predetermined position on the right end side of the display unit 50a (in this embodiment, immediately below the right-hit image G108). The second specific image G22 is displayed on the right end side of the display unit 50a and below the display position of the first specific image G21 (more specifically, at the lower left). The third specific image G23 is on the right end side of the display unit 50a and below the first specific image G21 and the second specific image G22 (more specifically, directly below the first specific image G21 and the second specific image G22). At the bottom right of the The region where the first specific image G21 is displayed on the display unit 50a is referred to as a first region 201, the region where the second specific image G22 is displayed on the display unit 50a is referred to as a second region 202, and the third region is displayed on the display unit 50a. An area where the specific image G23 is displayed is referred to as a third area 203. The first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203 are also referred to as a general winning display area 200.

  Further, the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is displayed at a lower portion on the right end side of the display unit 50a. That is, the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is displayed below the first specific image G21, the second specific image G22, and the third specific image G23. An area where the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is displayed on the display unit 50a is referred to as a specific display area 210. With reference to the specific display area 210, the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203 are all located above it. Note that the specific display area 210 corresponds to a first display area and a specific effect area, and each of the general prize display areas 200 (the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203) becomes a second display area. Equivalent to.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific general winning opening 10T is located above (corresponding to a specific direction) above the first big winning opening 14 (see the arrow X shown in FIG. 32). . That is, in this embodiment, the positional relationship between the first special winning opening 14 and the specific general winning opening 10T is the same as the positional relationship between the specific display area 210 and the general winning display area 200. The following effects are achieved depending on the positional relationship between the two winning ports and the display area of the effect corresponding to the winning in each winning port.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when a game is aimed at winning the first large winning opening 14 (when right-handed), the specific display is performed every time a winning occurs in the first large winning opening 14. In the area 210, the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated. In such a situation, the additional prize ball image G20 may be displayed in the general winning display area 200 located above the specific display area 210. In the gaming board 1, a specific general winning opening 10T is arranged above the first big winning opening 14. Therefore, from such a relationship, the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in accordance with the prize in the specific general prize port 10T, and the display of “+3” indicates the three balls based on the prize in the specific general prize port 10T. The meaning of the prize ball is easily transmitted to the player. That is, it is possible for the player to intuitively understand the meaning of the additional prize ball image G20.

  Next, the display timing of the first specific image G21, the second specific image G22, and the third specific image G23 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, when a prize (first prize) occurs in the specific general prize port 10T in a state where no additional prize ball image G20 is displayed, the first area 201. Displays the first specific image G21. Then, when the next prize (the second prize) to the specific general winning opening 10T occurs while the first specific image G21 is displayed in the first area 201, the second specific image G22 is displayed in the second area 202. It is displayed (FIGS. 30B and 30C). On the other hand, after the first specific image G21 displayed in the first area 201 disappears (becomes non-display) and the next prize in the specific general winning opening 10T occurs, the first area 201 is displayed. The first specific image G21 (additional prize ball image G20) is displayed (FIGS. 30B, 30E, and 30F).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 30C and 30D, a situation where two additional prize ball images G20 are displayed (that is, the first specific image G21 is displayed in the first area 201 and the second specific prize ball image G20 is displayed) When the second general image G22 is displayed in the area 202) and a further prize (third prize) occurs in the specific general winning opening 10T, the third specific image G23 is displayed in the third area 203. You. On the other hand, after the first specific image G21 displayed in the first area 201 disappears and only the second specific image G22 is displayed in the second area 202 (see FIG. 33A ( B)), when a further prize occurs in the specific general winning opening 10T, the first specific image G21 (additional prize ball image G20) is displayed in the first area 201 instead of the third area 203 ( FIG. 33 (B) (C)). When the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the first area 201 and the second area 202 in this manner, the additional prize ball image G20 displayed in the second area 202 is displayed. , Disappears before the additional prize ball image G20 displayed in the first area 201 (FIGS. 33C and 33D).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the area in which the new additional prize ball image G20 is displayed changes according to the display state of the additional prize ball image G20 at the time of winning in the specific general winning opening 10T. Therefore, the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (display of the number of additional prize balls) enhances the gaming interest during the jackpot game. Further, the area for displaying the additional prize ball image G20 is any one of the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203 in the display unit 50a, and is not displayed at any other position. The execution area of “numerical display” does not expand indefinitely. Therefore, it is possible to make the “display of the number of extra prize balls” effect easy for the player to understand.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an ending effect in the ending of the jackpot game. Also in this ending effect, the number of accumulated prize balls is displayed. As shown in FIG. 34, the cumulative prize ball number display G40 (display of the total prize ball number image G112) in the ending effect is different in display form from the cumulative prize ball number display G30 during the round game. Specifically, the accumulated prize ball number display G40 is displayed at the center in the left-right direction on the upper portion of the display unit 50a with a size larger than the accumulated prize ball number display G30 during the round game. The accumulated prize ball count display G40 (display of “2454 pt”) shown in FIG. 34 indicates that the accumulated prize ball count is “2454” spheres. Such an ending effect allows the player to know the total number of prize balls acquired so far.

  Incidentally, the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G40 displayed in the ending effect is the same as the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 at the end of the last round. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that, when a winning in the general winning opening 10 occurs during the ending period, the value of the accumulated prize ball number display G40 in the ending effect is not updated. However, the configuration may be such that the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G40 in the ending effect is updated.

  Next, based on the timing chart shown in FIG. 35, the process of updating the cumulative prize ball display G30 and the process of displaying the additional prize ball image G20 (displaying the extra prize ball number) by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described. I do. As described above, in the special figure 1 determination processing or the special figure 2 determination processing, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the big hit game when it is determined that the big hit is won. An opening command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot game opening, a round game command is transmitted at the start of each round, and an ending command is transmitted at the start of ending. Also, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits a command for the first special winning opening sensor based on the detection of the game ball by the first special winning opening sensor 14a, and based on the detection of the game ball by the general winning opening sensor 10a. Then, the command for the general winning opening sensor is transmitted.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 executes an opening effect when receiving an opening command from the game control microcomputer 101. When a round game command is received, a land effect is executed. When an ending command is received, an ending effect is executed. In addition, when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the first special winning opening sensor command during the jackpot game, the effect controlling microcomputer 121 updates the accumulated prize ball number display G30. When a general winning opening sensor command is received during the round game in the jackpot game, the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated, and a new additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in accordance with the display state of the additional prize ball image G20. Display. The update of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is realized by the effect control microcomputer 121 transmitting a command instructing the update to the image control board 140. The display of the additional prize ball image G20 is realized by the effect control microcomputer 121 transmitting a command to that effect to the image control board 140.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when the big hit game is started and the first big winning opening sensor 14a detects a winning, the effect control microcomputer 121 updates the accumulated prize ball number display G30 displayed in the specific display area 210. (Timing Ta). The cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated each time the first large winning opening sensor 14a detects a winning (timing Ta, timing Tb).

  Further, when the general winning opening sensor 10a detects a winning in a situation where no additional winning ball image G20 is displayed during the round game, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the accumulated winning ball displayed in the specific display area 210 to be displayed. The number display G30 is updated, and the additional prize ball image G20 (first specific image G21) is displayed in the first area 201 (timing Tc).

  When the general winning opening sensor 10a detects a winning in a situation where only the first specific image G21 is displayed as the additional prize ball image G20 during the round game, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the winning in the specific display area 210. The accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated, and an additional prize ball image G20 (second specific image G22) is displayed in the second area 202 (timing Td).

  When the general winning opening sensor 10a detects a winning in a situation where only the second specific image G22 is displayed as the additional prize ball image G20 during the round game, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the winning in the specific display area 210. The accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated, and an additional prize ball image G20 (first specific image G21) is displayed in the first area 201 (timing Te). Thus, the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the first area 201 and the second area 202 again. However, in this situation, the second specific image G22 is not displayed first (timing Tf).

  When the general winning opening sensor 10a detects a winning in a situation where the first specific image G21 and the second specific image G22 are displayed as the additional prize ball images G20 during the round game, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines The accumulated prize ball number display G30 displayed in the display area 210 is updated, and the additional prize ball image G20 (third specific image G23) is displayed in the third area 203 (timing Tg).

  In this manner, the display of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 and the additional prize ball image G20 shown in FIG. 29, FIG. 30, and FIG. Have been improved. Incidentally, in the description based on FIG. 35 and the like, while the prize in the specific general prize port 10T is generated, no prize is generated in the first grand prize port 14; While the prize frequently occurs, the prize in the specific general prize port 10T randomly occurs. Therefore, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 based on the prize in the first grand prize port 14 is updated, and the specific general prize port is changed. The update of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 based on the winning of 10T is performed in a mixed manner.

  In the present embodiment, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 indicates the total number of prize balls acquired during the so-called extended holiday period. The extended holiday period is a game period from a so-called initial hit to a return to the normal game state again. The first hit is a big hit which is won in the normal gaming state. Specific examples of the extended holiday period include the following series of periods. That is, in the normal gaming state, the lottery of the special figure 1 is won by the lottery of the special figure 1 (see FIG. 28), and the state sequentially shifts to the big hit gaming state and the high probability high base gaming state. In the second lottery, the player wins the jackpot symbol 4 (see FIG. 28), and sequentially shifts to the jackpot game state and the low-probability high-base game state. This is a period from when the symbol change display is executed to when the game returns to the normal game state.

  When the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is a display indicating the total number of acquired prize balls in the extended holiday period, winning in the general winning opening 10 in the high base state during the jackpot game may be counted. It may be excluded from the target. Note that the accumulated prize ball number display may indicate the total number of prize balls acquired in one big hit game.

  Next, the function of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 and the function of displaying the additional prize ball image G20 (additional prize ball number display) will be described together.

A. Accumulated prize ball number display G30
Since the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated in accordance with the prize in the first grand prize port 14, it functions as an effect indicating the prize in the first grand prize port 14. In addition, since the number of prize balls based on winning in the first large winning opening 14 is added, it functions as an effect indicating the number of prize balls based on winning in the first large winning opening 14. Also, if the number of prize balls to the first grand prize opening 14 is known, the number of prizes to the first grand prize opening 14 is also known (that is, if “15” is added, it is known that one ball has been won), and thus, the cumulative prize balls. The number display G30 also functions as an effect indicating the number of winnings in the first special winning opening 14.

  Further, since the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated in accordance with the winning in the general winning opening 10, it functions as an effect indicating the winning in the general winning opening 10. Also, since the number of prize balls based on winning in the general winning opening 10 is added, the function functions as an effect indicating the number of prize balls based on winning in the general winning opening 10. Also, if the number of prize balls to the general winning opening 10 is known, the number of winning to the general winning opening 10 is also known (that is, if "3" is added, it is known that one ball has been won). , Also functions as an effect indicating the number of winnings to the general winning opening 10.

  Further, the accumulated prize ball number display G30 functions as an effect indicating the accumulated prize ball number in the accumulation period (in this embodiment, the extended period) in order to cumulatively display the number of prize balls acquired by the player.

B. Display of additional prize ball image G20 (additional prize ball number display)
The display of the additional prize ball image G20 (display of the number of extra prize balls) is updated in accordance with the prize in the general prize port 10, and thus functions as an effect indicating the prize in the general prize port 10. In addition, since the number of prize balls based on winning in the general winning opening 10 is indicated by a number, it functions as an effect indicating the number of prize balls based on winning in the general winning opening 10. Further, since the number indicated by the additional prize ball image G20 is also the number added in the cumulative prize ball number display G30, it also functions as an effect indicating the number to be added in the cumulative prize ball number display G30. Further, since the number of wins in the general winning opening 10 can be determined from the number of displayed additional prize ball images G20, it also functions as an effect indicating the number of winnings in the general winning opening 10.

8. Effects of the Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 (first prize effect) and the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (second prize effect) ), It is possible to improve the game entertainment during the jackpot game state.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the positional relationship between the first special winning opening 14 and the specific general winning opening 10T (the specific general winning opening 10T is located above the first large winning opening 14). A specific display area 210 (a display area in which the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is performed according to the winning in the first special winning opening 14) and a general winning display area 200 (addition in accordance with the winning in the specific general winning opening 10T). The display area in which the prize ball image G20 is displayed, more specifically, the positional relationship with the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203 (upward with respect to the specific display area 210) (There is a display area 200) (see FIG. 32). Therefore, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player what the display of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 and the additional prize ball image G20 indicate.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, both the first large winning opening 14 and the specific general winning opening 10T are arranged in the second flow path R2. Therefore, when the player is playing for a prize in the first big prize port 14 in the jackpot game state, a prize in the specific general prize port 10T is also incidentally generated. Therefore, while knowing from the accumulated winning prize ball number display G30 the privilege obtained by winning the first large winning opening 14 (the privilege obtained by being in the jackpot game state), it can be acquired along with the acquisition of the privilege. The additional privilege can be known by displaying the additional prize ball image G20 (display of the number of extra prize balls), and it is possible to improve the game entertainment in the jackpot game state.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot gaming state is set, not only the first big winning opening 14 that can be awarded due to the jackpot gaming state, but also the jackpot gaming state. Even if it is not, a prize ball can be obtained based on a prize in the specific general prize port 10T which can be awarded. Therefore, the so-called bonus ratio (the ratio of prize balls based on winning in the open / close prize hole with respect to all prize balls) or the continuous bonus ratio (prize based on winning in the grand prize mouth based on the jackpot winning with respect to all prize balls) Sphere). That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a good ball holding (the number of holding balls is hard to decrease).

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated not only in accordance with the winning in the first large winning opening 14 but also in accordance with the winning in the general winning opening 10. Therefore, it is possible to correctly know the amount of the privilege acquired in the jackpot game state by the cumulative prize ball number display G30, and it is possible to improve the effect of the cumulative prize ball number display G30.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the update timing of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 according to the prize in the specific general prize port 10T is determined by the cumulative prize ball number according to the prize in the first large prize port 14. This is the same timing as the update timing of the display G30 (both at the time of winning) (see FIG. 35). Therefore, as compared with the case where the update timing of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is made different, the effect of displaying the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is easy to understand, and the interest of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 can be improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when a prize occurs in the specific general winning opening 10T, the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 3 seconds). The display of the additional prize ball image G20 is an effect specialized in suggesting winning at the general winning opening 10. Therefore, it is possible to notice the occurrence of a prize in the general prize port 10, and it is possible to improve amusement in a game.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the area in which the new additional prize ball image G20 is displayed changes depending on the display state of the additional prize ball image G20 when a prize is generated in the specific general prize port 10T. (See FIGS. 30 and 33). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (display of the number of additional prize balls) from becoming a monotonous effect, and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

  In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when a prize is newly generated in the specific general prize port 10T, if the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the first area 201 and the second area 202, A new additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the three areas 203, but if no additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the first area 201, a new additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the first area 201 (FIG. 30). , FIG. 33). Therefore, it is possible to display the additional prize ball image G20 (display the number of extra prize balls) without excessively expanding the area for displaying the additional prize ball image G20. As a result, the occurrence of a prize in the general prize port 10 can be clearly shown.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (display of the number of additional prize balls) suggests the number (+3) to be updated in the cumulative prize ball number display G30. For this reason, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the jackpot game state by the relevance of the two displays.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, two prizes randomly generated during the game (that is, the timing of generation is not determined) (a prize in the first grand prize mouth 14 and a specific general prize) By giving the above-described relationship to the effect based on the event of "winning the mouth 10T"), the interest in the game is enhanced while the generated event is easily communicated to the player.

9. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined with each other. In addition, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless described as essential in the present specification.

<Second embodiment>
In the above-described pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the display timing of the additional prize ball image G20 and the update timing of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 when the prize in the general winning opening 10 occurs in the jackpot game state are the same. (See FIG. 35). On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, after displaying the additional prize ball image G20 for a predetermined time (for example, about 3 seconds), the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is displayed at the timing when the additional prize ball image G20 is erased. I am going to update.

  Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment performs “additional prize ball number display” (corresponding to a second winning effect) as shown in FIG. That is, first, when a prize in the specific general winning opening 10T occurs twice consecutively from a state in which no additional prize ball image G20 is displayed, the additional prize ball image is displayed in the first area 201 and the second area 202. G20 (numerical image) is displayed (FIGS. 36A and 36B). At this time, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 (cumulative value image) is not updated.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 36 (C) to (F), the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment displays the additional prize ball image G20 for a predetermined time (about 3 seconds), and then displays the cumulative prize from the displayed area. It is moved and displayed so as to approach the ball number display G30, and then is not displayed (turned off from the display unit 50a). Then, at the timing of erasing the additional prize ball image G20, the value of the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated to a value obtained by adding "3".

  Specifically, in the case of the additional prize ball image G20 (first specific image G21) displayed in the first area 201, it is moved and displayed from the first area 201 toward the specific display area 210, and the first specific image is displayed. The cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated at the timing when G21 is erased (FIGS. 36 (C) and (D)). If the additional prize ball image G20 (second specific image G22) is displayed in the second area 202, the display is moved from the second area 202 toward the specific display area 210, and the second specific image G22 is erased. The accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated at the timing (FIGS. 36E and 36F).

  FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of displaying the accumulated prize ball number display G30 and the additional prize ball image G20 (displaying the extra prize ball number) in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 37, when a winning in the general winning opening 10 (winning detection by the general winning opening sensor 10a) occurs during the jackpot game, the effect control microcomputer 121 firstly causes the first specific image G21 (additional winning ball). The image G20) is displayed in the first area 201 (timing Tp). When a winning in the new general winning opening 10 occurs while the first specific image G21 is being displayed, the second specific image G22 (additional sphere image G20) is displayed in the second area 202 (timing Tq).

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the first specific image G21 was displayed in the first area 201, the first specific image G21 is moved and displayed as described above and is not displayed. At this timing, the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated (timing Tr). That is, the cumulative prize ball count display G30 is updated in response to the non-display of the first specific image G21. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the second specific image G22 was displayed in the second area 202, the second specific image G22 is moved and displayed as described above and is not displayed. At this timing, the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is updated (timing Ts). That is, the cumulative prize ball count display G30 is updated in response to the non-display of the second specific image G22. Although the description of the third specific image G23 is omitted, in the second embodiment, the same display control as that of the first specific image G21 and the second specific image G22 is performed for the third specific image G23.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment described above, the update timing of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 in accordance with the winning in the specific general winning opening 10T is determined by the cumulative prize in accordance with the winning in the first special winning opening 14. It is later than the update timing of the ball number display G30. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the cumulative prize ball number display G30 from becoming a monotonous effect, and it is possible to improve the interestingness of the effect of the cumulative prize ball number display G30.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, the cumulative prize ball number display G30 is updated in accordance with the end of the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (that is, at the timing when the additional prize ball image G20 is not displayed). Will be Therefore, the number indicated by the additional prize ball image G20 (specifically, “+3”) can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner the image added to the cumulative prize ball number display G30. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (display of the number of additional prize balls) and the cumulative prize ball number display G30. In particular, in the second embodiment, the additional prize ball image G20 is moved and displayed toward the cumulative prize ball number display G30 and then is not displayed, so that the above-mentioned effect can be further exerted.

  Incidentally, among the effects achieved by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, those other than those resulting from the differences from the present embodiment are also exhibited by the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, the additional prize ball image G20 may not be displayed without being moved and displayed toward the cumulative prize ball number display G30.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, the update timing of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 according to the prize in the specific general prize port 10T may not be at the time of ending the display of the additional prize ball image G20. Can be changed. For example, it may be in the middle of the display period of the additional prize ball image G20, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the display of the additional prize ball image G20 has been completed.

<Other changes>
In the above-described embodiment, the specific general winning opening 10T is arranged above the first big winning opening 14, but the positional relationship between the large winning opening and the general winning opening (normal winning opening) can be changed as appropriate. For example, there may be a general winning opening to the left of the big winning opening. In this case, the second winning effect corresponding to the winning in the general winning opening may be displayed to the left of the first winning effect corresponding to the winning in the special winning opening. In this case, the left side corresponds to the “specific direction”. Further, for example, there may be a general winning opening to the right of the big winning opening. In this case, the second winning effect may be displayed on the right side of the first winning effect. In this case, the right side corresponds to the “specific direction”. Further, for example, there may be a general winning opening below the big winning opening. In this case, the second winning effect may be displayed below the first winning effect. In this case, the lower side corresponds to the “specific direction”. Note that the “specific direction” may be forward or backward.

  Here, the positional relationship between the center of the display area of the first winning effect and the center of the display area of the second winning effect may be the same as the positional relationship between the large winning opening and the general winning opening. . For example, in the example shown in FIG. 38, in the right gaming area 6B, the general winning opening 10X is disposed to the right of the large winning opening 14X (corresponding to a specific direction, see arrow Y in FIG. 38).

  Then, a cumulative prize ball number display G50 updated in accordance with the winning in the special winning opening 14X is displayed on the upper right end of the display unit 50a. An area where the accumulated prize ball number display G50 is displayed on the display unit 50a is defined as a specific display area 210X. In addition, an additional prize ball image G20 is displayed according to the winning in the general winning opening 10X. An area where the additional prize ball image G20 (an example of a specific image) is displayed on the display unit 50a is defined as a general winning display area 200X.

  The general winning display area 200X is below the specific display area 210X. However, the position of the center of the general winning display area 200X (more specifically, the position of the center in the left-right direction, see the two-dot chain line a in FIG. 38) is the position of the center of the specific display area 210X (more specifically, the left-right direction). , The right side of the two-dot chain line b in FIG. 38). That is, the positional relationship between the specific display area 210X and the general prize display area 200X when both display areas are viewed at the center (the center in the predetermined direction) (the general prize display area 200X is located to the right of the specific display area 210X). This is the same as the positional relationship between the special winning opening 14X and the general winning opening 10X (the general winning opening 10X is to the right of the special winning opening 14X).

  As described above, the center of the display area (specific display area 210X) where the accumulated prize ball number display G50 (first prize production) is performed, and the display where the additional prize sphere image G20 (second prize production) is performed. As long as the positional relationship with the center of the area (general winning display area 200X) is the same as the positional relationship between the large winning opening 14X and the general winning opening 10X, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38, the cumulative prize ball number display G50 indicates a 5-digit value “12210”. However, when the cumulative prize ball number is 2 digits (for example, “15”) or when it is 3 digits, In the case of four digits (for example, "1500"), the display area of the accumulated prize ball number display G50 may be smaller than that in the case of five digits. That is, the cumulative prize ball number display G50 may be one in which the size of the display area changes according to the carry caused by the accumulation. Even with such a configuration, the center of the specific display area 210X where the accumulated prize ball number display G50 is displayed is positioned at the position of the two-dot chain line b in FIG. 38 (that is, the center of the display area when the number of digits is the maximum). Position).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first special winning opening 14 (first winning opening) and the specific general winning opening 10T (second winning opening) have a specific positional relationship, and the specific display area 210 and each general winning display are provided. The region 200 (the first region 201, the second region 202, and the third region 203) had the same positional relationship as the specific positional relationship described above (see FIG. 32). On the other hand, the positional relationship between the first special winning opening 14 and the specific general winning opening 10T, the specific display area 210 and each of the general winning display areas 200 (the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203). May be a similar positional relationship. That is, the same positional relationship and a similar positional relationship are included in the similar positional relationship. The similar positional relationship may be any positional relationship including components in the same direction (for example, directly above and obliquely above).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, at the time of winning the first large winning opening 14, the cumulative winning ball count display G30 is merely updated, but the third winning effect indicating the winning in the first large winning opening 14 is performed. You may comprise so that it may be performed together with the update of the accumulated prize ball number display G30. As the third winning effect, for example, there is an effect of displaying an image designed with a character string of “+15”. The number “15” is the number of prize balls according to the winning in the first big winning opening 14.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the update of the accumulated prize ball number display G30 and the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (display of the extra prize ball number) are not performed for all the general prize holes 10 but only for the specific general prize hole 10T (that is, the right prize hole 10T). Only the general winning opening 10 that can win during the beating may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the first winning effect is an effect indicating the cumulative value of the number of paid-out prize balls (cumulative prize ball number display G30). On the other hand, the first winning effect may indicate the number of game balls (number of winnings) that have won the first winning opening (the first winning opening 14 in the embodiment). For example, in a gaming machine having 10 counts per round, an effect may be displayed in which ten icon images are displayed on the display unit 50a, and one icon image is erased (hidden) one by one according to a winning. Alternatively, the effect may be such that ten icon images are displayed in the first display mode (for example, white), and the display is changed to the second display mode (for example, red) in accordance with the winning.

  Further, the first winning effect may indicate the number of game balls (number of winnings) that have won the second winning opening (specific general winning opening 10T in the embodiment). For example, it may be an effect that indicates the number of winnings to the second winning opening by counting up the numbers. Alternatively, the effect may be such that an icon image is displayed in a manner indicating the number of winnings in the second winning opening.

  Further, the first winning effect based on winning in the first winning opening (the first large winning opening 14 in the embodiment) may not be the display of the accumulated number of winning balls. For example, it may be an effect of displaying an image including a number indicating the number of prize balls of “+15”.

  In the above-described embodiment, the cumulative prize ball count display G30 counts the first prize hole 14 and the general prize port 10 as a counting target. However, other prize ports (for example, the The winning in the second starting port 12 or the like may be added to the count target.

  When the jackpot game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened is configured to be executable, the cumulative winning prize ball number display G30 is updated according to the winning in the second big winning opening 15. Good. In this case, it is desirable that the specific general winning opening 10T is located above the second big winning opening 15. That is, it is desirable to have a positional relationship as shown in FIG.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (display of the number of additional prize balls) suggests the number to be updated in the cumulative prize ball number display G30 in a mode of displaying numbers (display of “+3”). However, another mode may be adopted. For example, the number updated in the accumulated prize ball count display G30 may be indicated by a predetermined icon image display mode (for example, the number of display or the display color).

  In the above embodiment, the display time of the additional prize ball image G20 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not hinder the game.

  In the above embodiment, the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed (display of the number of additional prize balls) in accordance with the prize in the general prize port 10, but the display of the number of additional prize balls (display of the second prize ball) is performed. The winning opening to be executed may not be the general winning opening 10. For example, a starting port (starting winning port) that can win a prize during right-handing may be provided, and the “additional prize ball number display” may be performed according to the winning in the starting port. In this case, the starting port may be a starting port (variable starting port) related to the electric chew, or may be a non-variable starting port (fixed starting port) whose prize winning does not always change. .

  In the above embodiment, the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in the order of the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203 in accordance with the winning in the specific general winning opening 10T. On the other hand, there may be only one display area for the additional prize ball image G20. In this case, when the next prize occurs during the display of the additional prize ball image G20, all or a part of the new additional prize ball image G20 may be displayed in an overlapping manner. Note that a configuration in which all or part of the new additional prize ball image G20 is displayed in an area where the additional prize ball image G20 is already displayed may be adopted in the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the number of areas in which the additional prize ball image G20 can be displayed can be arbitrarily changed. For example, when a prize in the specific general winning opening 10T occurs while the additional prize ball image G20 (specific image) is displayed in all of the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203, The additional prize ball image G20 may be displayed in a fourth area different from any of the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203.

  In the above embodiment, the specific winning sound is output from the speaker 52 in accordance with the winning in the specific general winning opening 10T. However, the type of the winning sound may be always the same, or the specific general winning sound may be used. It may be changed according to the number of game balls winning the mouth 10T. For example, the prize sound when the additional prize ball image G20 is displayed and the prize sound when it is not displayed may be changed, or only the prize sound when it is not displayed may be changed in order according to the number of prizes.

  In the above embodiment, the specific images displayed in the first area 201, the second area 202, and the third area 203 are all the same image (additional prize ball image G20), but the specific images are different depending on the display area. Is also good. For example, the design of the character string “+3” may be different or the color may be different depending on the display area.

  In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot game state is set to “advantageous game state”, the accumulated prize ball number display G30 is set to “first winning effect”, and the display of the additional prize ball image G20 (additional prize ball number display) is set to “2nd. Prize-winning production ". On the other hand, a high probability state or a time saving state (high base state) may be set as the “advantageous game state”. When the time-saving state (high base state) is set to the advantageous gaming state, a first prize effect is performed in accordance with a prize in the electric chute in the high base state, and a second prize is performed in accordance with a prize in the general prize port. It is possible to perform a production. In addition, it is possible to perform a first prize production in response to a prize in a large winning opening based on a so-called small hit in a high base state, and to perform a second prize production in accordance with a prize in an electric chute. It is. In a gaming machine having two special winning openings, a first winning effect is performed in accordance with winning in one of the special winning openings, and a second winning effect is performed in response to winning in the other special winning opening. You may do so. In this case, the first big winning opening is a big winning opening to be opened in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening is the small winning game (the big winning opening is less than 1.8 seconds in total opening time based on the small hit winning). It may be a special winning opening to be opened in a special game to be opened).

  The effect contents of the first winning effect and the effect contents of the second winning effect can be appropriately changed. Specifically, for example, instead of an image display effect using the image display device 50, an effect that suggests a prize to a winning opening by an operation of a structure may be used. In this case, the structure may be, for example, an electrically driven movable object driven upon detection of a prize by a sensor, or a non-electrically movable object which operates by receiving a load by a winning game ball ( For example, a so-called windmill) may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is determined to shift to the high-probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. However, a so-called V-win machine (based on passing through a specific area (V area) within the special winning opening). (A gaming machine controlled to a high probability state). Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called probable-variable loop-type gaming machine) that, once controlled to the high-probability state, continues to be controlled to the high-probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. Gaming machine). Moreover, you may comprise as what is called a 1 type 2 type mixing machine or a game machine of a sloppy type. That is, the invention described in the present specification can be suitably applied to gaming machines of various game characteristics regardless of the gaming characteristics of the gaming machines.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply the present invention to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

  Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special figure variable display. It is also possible to use three or more symbols. For example, two symbols that are divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one common symbol may be provided between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub-control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  In the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination processing is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination processing may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number in the order stored in the hold storage unit.

  In the embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. May be configured.

  In the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs the basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs the basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates, but the control may be performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

10. Inventions disclosed in this specification The following inventions have been disclosed in the preceding paragraphs of [Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. In addition, the invention A is a generic name of the following inventions A1 to A6, the invention B is a generic name of the following inventions B1 to B6, and the invention C is a generic name of the following inventions C1 to C6.

Invention A1:
A first winning opening (first winning opening 14);
A second winning opening (specific general winning opening 10T) located in a specific direction (above) from the first winning opening;
Game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player;
Effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling effects,
The effect control means,
Executing a first prize effect (cumulative prize ball number display G30) indicating a prize in the first prize port in response to a prize in the first prize port in the advantageous gaming state;
Executing a second prize effect (displaying an additional prize ball image G20) indicating a prize in the second prize port in response to a prize in the second prize port in the advantageous gaming state; (Pachinko game machine PY1).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first prize effect and the second prize effect can enhance the gaming interest in the advantageous gaming state.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The effect control means,
Displaying the first winning effect in a first display area (specific display area 210);
A gaming machine, wherein the second winning effect is displayed in a second display area (for example, a first area 201) located in the specific direction with respect to the first display area.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the positional relationship between the first winning opening and the second winning opening (the second winning opening is located in a specific direction based on the first winning opening) and the first winning opening are determined. (A display area in which a first winning effect is displayed according to a winning in the first winning opening) and a second display area (a second winning effect in accordance with a winning in the second winning opening) (The display area where is displayed) is the same (the second display area is in a specific direction based on the first display area). Therefore, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player what each winning effect indicates.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which it is possible to win a prize in the first winning opening,
The second winning opening is a position where a game ball (a right-hitting game ball) fired so as to win the first winning opening can win a predetermined position (in the embodiment, a predetermined position on the second flow path R2). Gaming machine).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the advantageous gaming state, when a game is aimed at winning in the first winning opening, a winning in the second winning opening is also incidentally generated. Therefore, while the privilege acquired by winning the first winning opening can be known by the first winning effect, the privilege acquired accompanying the acquisition of the privilege can be known by the second winning effect. It is possible to improve the entertainment interest in the gaming state.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to Invention A3,
The first winning effect is an effect indicating the number of winning balls or the number of winning,
The effect control means updates the first prize effect (cumulative prize ball display G30) in the advantageous gaming state according to a prize in the first prize port (first large prize port 14). And a game machine capable of updating the first winning effect in accordance with a win in the second winning opening (specific general winning opening 10T) (see FIG. 35).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the amount of the privilege acquired in the advantageous gaming state can be correctly known by the first winning effect, and the effect of the first winning effect can be improved.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine according to Invention A4,
The effect control means,
When a prize in the first prize port occurs, the first prize effect is updated at a first timing (when a prize is generated),
When a winning in the second winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a second timing similar to the first timing (when a winning occurs) (see FIG. 35). Gaming machine to do.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the update timing of the winning effect according to the winning in the second winning opening is the same as the updating timing of the winning effect in accordance with the winning in the first winning opening. The production is easy to understand, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the prize production.

Invention A6:
A gaming machine according to Invention A4,
The effect control means,
When a prize in the first prize port occurs, the first prize effect is updated at a first timing (when a prize is generated),
When the winning in the second winning opening occurs, the first winning effect is updated at a second timing later than the first timing (for example, at the end of the second winning effect) (FIG. 37). Gaming machine).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the update timing of the winning effect according to the winning in the second winning opening is different (slower) from the updating timing of the winning effect in accordance with the winning in the first winning opening. It is possible to suppress the prize production from becoming a monotonous production, and it is possible to improve the interest in the prize production.

Invention A7:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A6,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific direction is a direction in which the second winning opening is located, as viewed from the first winning opening, above or below.

Invention A8:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A6,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific direction is a direction in which the second winning opening is located, as viewed from the first winning opening, from the left or right.

  By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, an effect indicating the amount of a privilege (the number of prize balls, etc.) to be given in accordance with a prize in a winning opening has been performed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560 describes a gaming machine that performs an effect indicating the total number of prize balls based on winning in a special winning opening in a special game based on a jackpot winning. However, there is room for improvement in the effects performed in accordance with the winning in the winning opening, in order to enhance the entertainment interest of the game. The above-described invention A is directed to a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560, in which "the effect control means sends the first winning opening to the first winning opening in the advantageous gaming state. Executing a first prize effect indicating a prize, and executing a second prize effect indicating a prize in a second prize port in response to a prize in a second prize port in an advantageous gaming state. And is possible. " Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects" (having an operational effect).

Invention B1:
A predetermined winning opening (specific general winning opening 10T);
Effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling effects,
The effect control means,
In accordance with the winning in the predetermined winning opening, it is possible to perform a winning effect (display of the additional prize ball image G20) indicating the winning in the predetermined winning opening,
In the winning effect, when a first winning in the predetermined winning opening occurs, a specific image (a first specific image G21 that is an additional prize ball image G20) is displayed for a predetermined time in a predetermined first area (201). (For example, 3 seconds) a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a prize at a predetermined winning opening occurs, the specific image is displayed for a predetermined time, and thus, it is possible to make the player aware of the occurrence of the prize by such a prize effect. Interestingness can be improved.

Invention B2:
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The effect control means,
A second area different from the first area when a second prize, which is a prize next to the first prize for the predetermined prize port, occurs when the specific image is displayed in the first area; At (202), the next specific image (the second specific image G22 that is the additional prize ball image G20) is displayed for a predetermined time,
When the second prize occurs when the specific image is not displayed in the first area, a specific image (a first specific image G21 that is an additional prize ball image G20) is predetermined in the first area (201). A gaming machine characterized by displaying over time.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the area in which a new specific image is displayed changes depending on the display state of the specific image when a prize in the predetermined winning opening occurs, so that the prize effect becomes monotonous. It is possible to suppress, and it is possible to improve the entertainment interest of the game.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
The effect control means,
When a third prize, which is a prize next to the second prize for the predetermined prize port, occurs when the specific image is displayed in the second area,
If the specific image is displayed in the first area, a third specific image (third specific image G23, which is an additional prize ball image G20) is displayed in a third area (203) different from the first area and the second area. ) For a period of time,
If a specific image is not displayed in the first display area, a specific image (a first specific image G21 which is an additional prize ball image G20) is displayed in the first area (201) for a predetermined time. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a prize is newly generated in a predetermined winning opening, a new specific image is displayed in the third area if the specific image is displayed in the first area and the second area. However, if a specific image is not displayed in the first area, a new specific image is displayed in the first area. Therefore, it is possible to perform a winning effect without excessively expanding the area for displaying the specific image. As a result, it is possible to clearly indicate the occurrence of a prize.

Invention B4:
A gaming machine according to invention B2 or invention B3,
A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player;
The gaming machine, wherein the effect control means performs the winning effect in the advantageous gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the advantageous gaming state by the winning effect.

Invention B5:
A gaming machine according to invention B4,
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which it is possible to win a specific winning opening (first winning opening 14) different from the predetermined winning opening,
The predetermined winning opening is located at a position (a predetermined position on the second flow path R2 in the embodiment) at which a game ball (a right-hitting game ball) fired so as to win the specific winning opening can win. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a game is aimed at winning in a specific winning opening in the advantageous gaming state, a winning in a predetermined winning opening is also incidentally generated. Therefore, it is possible to know, by a prize effect, a privilege that has been acquired in association with the acquisition of a privilege by winning a specific winning opening, and it is possible to improve a gaming interest in an advantageous gaming state.

Invention B6:
A gaming machine according to invention B5,
The predetermined winning opening is located in a specific direction (above) with respect to the specific winning opening,
The effect control means can perform a specific effect (cumulative prize ball number display G30) indicating a prize in the specific prize port in accordance with a prize in the specific prize port in the advantageous gaming state,
A gaming machine, wherein the first area and the second area are located in the specific direction (above) with respect to a specific effect area (specific display area 210) in which the specific effect is performed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the positional relationship between the predetermined winning opening and the specific winning opening is similar to the positional relationship between the first area and the second area and the specific effect area, and the meaning of the winning effect and the specific effect is determined. It is easy to tell the player intuitively.

  By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, an effect indicating the amount of a privilege (the number of prize balls, etc.) to be given in accordance with a prize in a winning opening has been performed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560 describes a gaming machine that performs an effect indicating the total number of prize balls based on winning in a special winning opening in a special game based on a jackpot winning. However, there is room for improvement in the effects performed in accordance with the winning in the winning opening, in order to enhance the entertainment interest of the game. The above-described invention B is directed to a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560, stating that “the effect control means suggests winning in the predetermined winning opening in response to winning in the predetermined winning opening. It is possible to perform a prize effect. In the prize effect, when a first prize at the predetermined winning opening occurs, a specific image is displayed in a predetermined first area for a predetermined time. are doing. Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects" (having an operational effect).

Invention C1:
A first winning opening (first winning opening 14);
A second winning port (specific general winning port 10T);
Game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can be controlled to an advantageous game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player;
Effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling effects,
The effect control means includes a first prize effect (cumulative prize ball number) indicating a prize ball number or a prize number in accordance with a prize in the first prize port and the second prize port in the advantageous gaming state. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized in that the display G30) can be updated.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a prize effect is performed in accordance with a prize in the first prize port or the second prize port, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the advantageous gaming state.

Invention C2:
A gaming machine according to the invention C1, wherein:
The effect control means,
When a prize in the first prize port occurs, the first prize effect is updated at a first timing (when a prize is generated),
When a prize occurs in the second winning opening, at a second timing later than the first timing or at a second timing similar to the first timing (when a prize is generated or when a certain time has elapsed from the prize generation). A gaming machine characterized by updating the first winning effect (see FIGS. 35 and 37).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the update timing of the winning effect according to the winning in the second winning opening is different (slower) from the updating timing of the winning effect in accordance with the winning in the first winning opening. Can suppress a prize-winning effect from becoming a monotonous effect, and can improve the interest in the prize-winning effect. In addition, when the update timing of the winning effect corresponding to the winning in the second winning opening is the same as the updating timing of the winning effect corresponding to the winning in the first winning opening, the effect of the winning effect is easy to understand. , It is possible to improve the amusement by the winning effect.

Invention C3:
A gaming machine according to invention C2,
The effect control means, in response to the winning in the second winning opening in the advantageous gaming state, a second winning effect indicating a winning in the second winning opening (display of additional prize ball image G20) Gaming machine, which is capable of performing the following.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a second prize effect specialized in suggesting a prize to the second prize port is performed separately from the first prize port, so that a prize is generated in the second prize port. This makes it easier to notice that it is possible to further enhance the interest in the advantageous gaming state.

Invention C4:
A gaming machine according to invention C3,
The gaming machine, wherein the second winning effect includes a suggestion of a number to be updated in the first winning effect (including a display of “+3” in the embodiment).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the number updated in the first winning effect is suggested by the second winning effect, so that the interest in the advantageous gaming state is further improved by the relevance of the two winning effects. It becomes possible.

Invention C5:
A gaming machine according to invention C4,
The gaming machine, wherein the second timing is a timing later than the first timing and is a timing according to the end of the second winning effect (see FIGS. 36 and 37).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first winning effect is updated in accordance with the end of the second winning effect. It is possible to convey the combined image in an easy-to-understand manner, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the winning effect.

Invention C6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C3 to C5,
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state (big hit gaming state) in which it is possible to win a prize in the first winning opening (the first winning opening 14).
The second winning opening is a position where a game ball (a right-hitting game ball) fired so as to win the first winning opening can win a predetermined position (in the embodiment, a predetermined position on the second flow path R2). Gaming machine).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the advantageous gaming state, when a game is aimed at winning in the first winning opening, a winning in the second winning opening is also incidentally generated. Therefore, while the privilege acquired by winning the first winning opening can be known by the first winning effect, the privilege acquired accompanying the acquisition of the privilege can be known by the second winning effect. It is possible to improve the entertainment interest in the gaming state.

  By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, an effect indicating the amount of a privilege (the number of prize balls, etc.) to be given in accordance with a prize in a winning opening has been performed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560 describes a gaming machine that performs an effect indicating the total number of prize balls based on winning in a special winning opening in a special game based on a jackpot winning. However, there is room for improvement in the effects performed in accordance with the winning in the winning opening, in order to enhance the entertainment interest of the game. The above-described invention C is directed to a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-213560, stating that “the effect control means responds to a win in the first winning opening or the second winning opening in the advantageous gaming state, It is possible to update the first winning effect that indicates the number of winning balls or the number of winnings. " Thus, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects" (having an operational effect).

PY1: Pachinko machine 14: First big winning opening (first winning opening, specific winning opening)
10T ... Specific general winning opening (second winning opening)
50 image display device 50a display unit 101 game control microcomputer 121 effect control microcomputer 200 general winning display area 201 first area (second display area)
202... Second area (second display area)
203: Third area (second display area)
210 ... Specific display area (first display area, specific effect area)
G20: Additional prize ball image (second prize production)
G21... First specific image G22... Second specific image G23... Third specific image G30... Accumulated prize ball number display (first winning effect, specific effect)
R2: second flow path

Claims (2)

Predetermined winning opening,
A specific winning opening that enables a prize in a favorable gaming state advantageous to a player,
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect,
The effect control means,
In the advantageous gaming state, performing a prize effect indicating a prize to the predetermined prize port in accordance with a prize in the predetermined prize port, and performing the specific prize in response to a prize in the specific prize port It is possible to perform a specific production suggesting a prize in the mouth ,
In the winning effect, when a first winning to the predetermined winning opening occurs, a specific image is displayed for a predetermined time in a predetermined first area ,
A second area different from the first area when a second prize, which is a prize next to the first prize for the predetermined prize port, occurs when the specific image is displayed in the first area; Displays the next specific image for a predetermined time,
When the second prize occurs when the specific image is not displayed in the first area, the specific image is displayed in the first area for a predetermined time,
The predetermined winning opening is located on a specific direction side when viewed from the specific winning opening,
The gaming machine, wherein the first area and the second area are located on the specific direction side when viewed from a specific effect area in which the specific effect is performed . Predetermined winning opening,
Effect control means capable of controlling the effect,
The effect control means,
According to the winning in the predetermined winning opening, it is possible to perform a winning effect indicating a winning in the predetermined winning opening,
In the winning effect, when a first winning to the predetermined winning opening occurs, a specific image is displayed for a predetermined time in a predetermined first area ,
A second area different from the first area when a second prize, which is a prize next to the first prize for the predetermined prize port, occurs when the specific image is displayed in the first area; Displays the next specific image for a predetermined time,
When a third prize, which is the next prize following the second prize for the predetermined prize port, occurs when the specific image is displayed in the second area, the specific image is displayed in the first area. If so, the next specific image is further displayed in a third area different from the first area and the second area for a predetermined time, and if no specific image is displayed in the first area, the first area is displayed in the first area. A gaming machine displaying a specific image for a predetermined time .