JP6744641B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, it is determined whether or not a jackpot is a big hit based on a ball entering the starting opening, and based on the result of the determination. , The game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, in order to suggest that the game state is advantageous to the player, in order to suggest that the effect design is stopped and displayed with a doublet, or that the game state is not advantageous to the player. The production design is also displayed in a disjointed manner.

JP, 2017-184839, A

By the way, there is still room for improvement in the method of displaying the effect symbol when suggesting whether or not the game state is advantageous to the player, in order to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
Determination means for determining whether or not to make an advantageous game state advantageous to the player,
A predetermined display unit, and a performance executing unit capable of executing a performance using a predetermined performance unit including a specific movable body capable of moving in front of the display unit ,
The effect execution means,
Displaying the effect design on the display unit in a display mode that suggests the result of the determination,
Through a predetermined pre-branching effect, a specific effect that branches to a result effect that is either a successful effect that suggests that the advantageous game state is reached or a failure effect that does not result in the advantageous game state is the display unit. To display
Executing a non-specific movement effect of moving the specific movable body to the first end side of the display unit before executing the result effect;
Wherein when executing the failure effect as the result of effect after execution of a non-specific mobile effect, at a timing later than the execution timing of the failure effect, the specific movable body, from the first end side of the display unit Performing a specific movement effect of moving to the second end side,
When the success effect is executed as the result effect after the execution of the non-specific movement effect, the specific movable body operates differently from the operation pattern of the specific movement effect at the same timing as the execution timing of the success effect. It is possible to execute a predetermined movable body effect that operates in a pattern ,
According to the movement of the specific movable body by the specific movement effect, the result of the determination is made such that the effect pattern starts to be seen from the display area closer to the first end than the specific movable object in the display section. The gaming machine is characterized in that the effect design may be displayed in a suggested display mode.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved through the production.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing a second big winning device and the like in detail. It is a front view of indicators. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in a standby state, and (B) shows the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to public figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a universal figure variation pattern determination table, (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, (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation of 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 explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of holding production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of operation production. It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flow chart of main side timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart of sub-control main processing. It is a flow chart of 1ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and is a fluctuation pattern determination table of special figure 1 in the non-time saving state. It is a figure which shows the specific example of heroine story reach. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a battle reach, and is a figure which shows before a board|substrate movable body moves to a lower side production position. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a specific example of battle reach following FIG. 31, and is a diagram showing from the start of the movement of the on-board movable body to the lower effect position to the winning branch. It is a figure which shows a specific example when failure production is performed in battle reach, and is a figure which shows from the execution of failure production until the production design starts to be seen. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the production following FIG. 33, and is a figure which shows from the start of the production design until the movable body on board returns to a standby position. It is a figure which shows the specific example when a successful production is performed in a battle reach, and is a figure which shows from execution of a successful production until a board|substrate movable body and a board|substrate movable body start returning to a standby position. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a specific example of the effect following FIG. 35, and is a diagram showing a state where the on-board movable body and the under-board movable body return to the standby position and the effect symbol is displayed. It is a figure showing a concrete example in the case where a revival effect is performed after a failure effect is performed in battle reach. It is a figure which shows the display method of the effect design which concerns on the example of a change.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing referred to, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and in principle, duplicated description of the same portions will be omitted. In this specification, for simplification of description, a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like is described, so that the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, or the like for the symbol or code is omitted or May be abbreviated. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described below, the plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel within a range in which the processing contents do not conflict.

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 (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “front” is a direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “rear” is a direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

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

A handle 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided on the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount by which the launching device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) applied to the gaming ball to launch the gaming ball. Has been. Therefore, the game ball is fired with a firing strength according to the rotating operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that largely projects toward the front is provided in the center of the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, the upper plate 34 for storing the 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 surface of the lower decorative body 36.

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the front side of the upper plate 34 of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 that can be pressed down is provided in the right decoration 32 that is formed to project forward from the right edge of the front 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 which is formed so as to project forward from the upper portion 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. Further, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 as a production device for the purpose of enhancing amusement of the game is attached above the left and right edges of the front frame 23m. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

The positions and the numbers 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 a performance 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 material. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 in which the game balls can flow down is formed so as to project forward. Further, on the outer side of the inner wall portion 1B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is formed so as to project forward.

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

The game area 6 is an area where a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided to play a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the game area 6, a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided in a protruding manner. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 by using a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, which will be described later. In addition, a route that guides appropriately to the second special winning opening 15 or the like is configured. The starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as ball entrances, and the big winning openings such as the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are called special winning openings or specific winning openings. The gate can be referred to as a passage opening or a passage area.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, a center frame (center decoration body) 61 that decorates the peripheral edge of the opening 1A is provided. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage that can guide a game ball to the first starting port 11 described later and a warp that can guide the game ball to the stage. The center frame 61 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material like the game board 1.

Further, in the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting opening 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting or disallowing entry into the second starting opening 12 A starting winning device (a so-called "Den Chu") 12D is provided.

The first starting winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for the first starting opening 11 of the game ball is a lottery for the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special map 1") (acquisition and determination of special map 1-related random numbers described below: hereinafter, "special map 1 lottery") (Also referred to as) and the variable display of Toku-zu 1 are triggered. Further, when the game balls win the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The power tube 12D includes an operable power tube opening/closing member 12k. The power tube opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where the game ball cannot enter the second starting opening 12. Then, in the special state, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can enter the second starting opening 12. In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chew 12D. Only when the electric chewing opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is opened. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as a “closed state” of the second starting opening 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, the opening of the second starting opening 12 or the electric Chu 12D is also referred to as "the electric Chu 12D is opened", and the opening of the electric Chu 12D is "the electric Chu 12D is closed". Also called.

The winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special map 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random number described later: the following "special map 2 lottery") (Also referred to as) and the variable display of Toku-zu 2 are triggered. Further, when the game balls enter the second starting opening 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game area 6 is provided with a guide stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting opening 12.

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

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is a trigger for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as “general symbols”) (that is, acquisition and determination of ordinary symbol random numbers: hereinafter referred to as “general symbols lottery”) and variable display of regular symbols. Has become. The electric game 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric Chu 12D.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter. 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. Normally, the first special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state of closing the first big winning opening 14, and it is impossible for a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 14. In this way, only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first special winning opening 14. When the game balls win the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

In the downstream area of the second special winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which game balls can pass (enter) are provided. The game balls that have passed through the second special winning opening sensor 15a are distributed to the specific region 16 or the non-specific region 17 by the distribution device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k made 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 the first state (passage blocking state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 16. 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 it. 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. , Passes 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 called the first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is distributed in the second state (passing allowable state: front view of FIG. 3B) allowing passage (entry) of the specific area 16 of the game ball. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific region 16, the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific region 16 directly above it, and the state immediately above the specific region 16 is open). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball winning the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing 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 called a second route.

In addition, 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 be changed 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 which detect a game ball that has passed (entered) each of the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball downward. ..

It should be noted that it is possible to provide only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D within a range that does not hinder the game. Further, it is possible to provide two big winning devices, such as the first big winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a sorting device, depending on the game property. Further, although the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D are provided, depending on the playability, it is possible to use only the first big winning device 14D or only the second big winning device 15D. Can be used. In the case of using only the first big winning device 14D, the processing relating to the second big winning device 15D is not performed, and in the case of using only the second big winning device 15D, The processing related to the first big winning device 14D is not performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the substantially lowermost portion of the game area 6, two game balls that have been hit in the game area 6 but have not won any winning openings are discharged to the outside of the game area 6. An outlet 19 is provided. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 (see FIG. 7) capable of emitting light.

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

A first starting port 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win 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 opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14 and a second big winning opening 15 are provided. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handing, so as to pass through the gate 13, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first big winning opening 14 Alternatively, the player can aim to win the second big winning opening 15.

In addition, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings (the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the general winning opening 10, the first big winning opening 14, and the second big winning opening 15) are: It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. Further, the number of prize balls due to winning in each prize hole can be set appropriately.

Further, a display device 8 is arranged on the left side below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a portion other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display device 8, the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the general figure are variably displayed. A universal figure display 82 is included. Further, the special device 1 reserved display device 83a, which displays a special device 1 reserved number (U1: the number of variable display of the special device 1 by the special device 1 display device 81a), which is described later, on the display device 8, Further, a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying a special figure 2 hold number (U2: the number of variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b) which will 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 into the first starting opening 11. Further, the variable display of the special map 2 is executed when the special map 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 12. In the following description, the special maps 1 and 2 are collectively referred to as special maps or special symbols, and the special map 1 lottery and the special map 2 lottery are collectively referred to as special map lottery. The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure hold indicator 83.

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

The special figure display device 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of kinds of big hits to be described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays “□□■■□□■■” (□: lit, ■ : OFF), a jackpot pattern composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth, and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special drawing indicator 81 is a loss pattern configured by turning on only the LED on the far right, 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 appropriately. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost design.

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. The variable display mode of the special figure is a mode in which each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right, for example. Note that the variable display mode of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at once unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (ball entering) into the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing special drawing lottery or the like are generated. May be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering) a game ball into the first starting opening 11 are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers”, and winning a game ball into the second starting opening 12 Various random numbers acquired by (ball entry) are called "special figure 2 relation random numbers". Here, the special figure 1-related random number is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 holding. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b in the special figure holding storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 holding. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 holds) and the number of the special figure 2 holds that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 holds). Is set to an upper limit (4 in this embodiment). The upper limits of the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to “none”. 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”. Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the special display variable display is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12, specifically, the special display variable display is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the or jackpot game, the variable display of the special map (or the right of the special map lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is exhausted when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the use of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined and the variable display of the special figure is executed to show the determination result.

Then, the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of, for example, 4 LEDs, and displays the special figure hold number by turning on the LEDs by the number of the special figure hold. It is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the universal figure informs the result of the universal figure lottery. In the variable display of the public figure, the general figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The public map that is stopped and displayed (stop public map, a public map that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one public map selected from a plurality of types of public maps by a public drawing lottery. When the public display that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined specific public graphic (a public graphic of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting opening 12 (electrical chew 12D) is performed. ..

The public figure display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a general figure according to the result of the general figure lottery depending on the lighting mode. When the result of the universal figure lottery is a win, the universal figure indicator 82 displays a winning symbol such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: unlit), which is constituted by lighting both LEDs. Further, if the result of the ordinary drawing lottery is a loss, a lost symbol composed of only the right LED, such as "■□", is displayed. You may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LEDs as a loss design. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the universal drawing lottery is not limited and can be set appropriately.

Further, before the public figure is stopped and displayed, the general figure is variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The variable display mode of the ordinary drawing is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of variable display of the general figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped (displayed in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be flashed all at once and may be set appropriately. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing the universal drawing lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in the later-described universal figure holding storage unit 106 on condition that the variable display of the universal figure or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (four in this embodiment) is set for the number of public figure reservations that can be stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 106 (number of public figure reservations). The upper limit of the number of reserved universal graphics can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit may be set to “none”. In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “universal figure-related random number”. In addition, in the present embodiment, a general-drawing reservation display device for displaying the number of general-drawing reservations is not provided, but a general-drawing reservation display device may be added to the display device 8. As the general-drawing reservation display, for example, a display having the same configuration as the special-drawing reservation display 83 can be adopted.

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic front view showing a main part of the production unit 1U. The rendering unit 1U is a unit of a plurality of devices that mainly perform rendering. The rendering unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first board moving device (hereinafter "board moving device") 55, and a second board moving device (hereinafter "board moving device") 56.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. It should be noted that the image display device 50 is another display device such as a device including a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display as long as it can display an image. May be. The display unit 50a is located substantially inside the center frame 61, and is well viewed by the player.

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-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven in a predetermined drive pattern, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (downward), and the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven in a predetermined drive pattern. Then, the under-board movable body 56k moves (raises) upward. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered board movable body 55k and the raised board movable body 56k, making it difficult to visually recognize (see FIG. 5B).

When the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are in a standby state, as shown in FIG. 2, a part of the on-board movable body 55k and a part of the under-board movable body 56k are not connected to the center frame 61 and Although it will be located behind the game board 1, since the center frame 61 and the game board 1 are both made of a transparent synthetic resin material, the player sees from the front of the board movable body 55k and the board movable body. The front surface of 56k can be seen generally well.

The positions 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. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special drawing lottery, a special drawing variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general drawing lottery, a general display variable display, an auxiliary game, etc. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), a game effect according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 for performing control related to effects such as a game effect) and a customer waiting effect, and a payout control board 170 for performing control related to payout of game balls. It is provided further on the back side than the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls a game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and a voice control circuit 161, which will be described later, as an effect control section (sub control section) that controls effect. The production control unit includes at least the sub-control board 120, and uses various production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). It suffices if the performance can be controlled.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies electric power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and also supplies necessary electric power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 described later 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. The power switch is turned on/off by an ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided in 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 in 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 programs and tables 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 that executes a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing main control main processing, main-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In the game ROM 103, 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, a universal figure variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table and the like are stored. The game ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with the special figure reservation storage unit 105 and the general figure reservation storage unit 106 described above.

Further, the main control board 100 causes the game CPU 102 to clear the information stored in the game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting/outputting data and signals, and the game RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is installed for this purpose.

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

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

The first starting opening sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won the first starting opening 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 10a 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 entered the second special winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (enters the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (enters the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal according to the detected content to the main control board 100.

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.

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

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 with the display devices 8 (special figure display 81, general figure display 82, and special figure reservation display 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the main control board 100 sends various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables a ball lending based on information on a prepaid card or the like inserted) 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 launching 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 a prize ball or the like. , Paying out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out 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.

Further, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting 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 contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, the launch device 72 is connected to a launch volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The launch device 72 drives the launch solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched with a strength according to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launch volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is shot about every 0.6 seconds while the rotating operation of the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game by the main control board 100 (contents of control of the game) based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. Note that the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 are connected by a unidirectional communication connection in which only signals can be transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed.

As shown in FIG. 7, on the sub-control board 120, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores in the effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect along with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. A production CPU 122 that executes the executed program is included.

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

The sub-control board 120 is also provided with a performance I/O port section 138 for inputting/outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates by power when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the island power supply device is not supplied with power, the power supply substrate 190 is It operates by the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. 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 (button battery or the like) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The production control microcomputer 121 of the sub-control board 120 displays an image on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Display control of 50 is performed. Note that the sub control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be connected to each other by transmitting a signal from the sub control board 120 to the image control board 140 and a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

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

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

The display list is made up of a command group for instructing the 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 at which the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the image transmittance.

The production control microcomputer 121, 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, from the speaker 52 through the voice control circuit 161, the voice, music, sound effects, etc. 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. The voice control circuit 161 may be used as a board to mount a CPU. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may be caused to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, the sub-control board 120 is connected with various switches as an input section, various actuators as a drive source, and various lamps through a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120. The sub control board 120 also outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub control board 120 controls 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 detected content to the sub control board 120. 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.

The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55m for driving the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56m for driving the under-board movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The production control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. 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. The type and number of actuators connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. The on-board drive motor 55m for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board drive motor 56m for driving the under-board movable device 56, and the frame drive motor 58m for driving the frame movable device 58 are each configured by one actuator. It may be provided with a plurality of actuators. The number of actuators mounted on each movable device may be appropriately configured according to the operation content of each movable device.

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

The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate 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. Main Game Played by Gaming Machine Next, a main game played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. The tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 are general ones for explaining this item, and other tables are shown in the description of the “characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1” described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, in the description of the "characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, the table shown in this item is used for the configuration that does not show another table, and the "pachinko gaming machine PY1 described later" is used. It is assumed that the configuration shown in another table in the description of the "characteristic section" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to public figures First, the games related to public figures are explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 carries out a general drawing lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general figure lottery is performed, the general figure display 82 displays a variable display of the general figure (display of change and then stop display). Here, the general symbols that are stopped and displayed include a winning symbol and a lost symbol. It should be noted that the lost design of the universal drawing is also referred to as a “missed universal design” in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the special drawing described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game relating to the passage of the gate 13 is finished. Further, in the following, passing of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the universal figure starting condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general figure-related random number when the general figure starting condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game). The universal figure-related random numbers to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The normal symbol random number is a random number for making a hit determination. Random numbers are also called judgment information. The random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Winning determination The winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table is associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time saving state (time saving hit determination table). In each hit determination table, the judgment value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random value) is assigned to the hit and the loss as the result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether the hit is a hit or a hit by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the universal figure variation pattern determination for performing variable display of the universal 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 loss, basically, the loss general map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. The winning probability per winning can be changed appropriately. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. Universal figure variation The universal figure variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a universal figure variation pattern according to a universal figure variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The universal figure variation pattern is identification information regarding predetermined items relating to variable display of the universal figure such as the universal figure variation time.

The universal figure variation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the universal figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a universal figure variation pattern determination table (non-time saving general figure variation pattern determination table) used in a non-time saving state and a universal figure variation pattern determination table (used in a time saving state ( There is a time-saving universal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table). The universal pattern variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

In each public figure fluctuation pattern determination table, one public figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the public figure fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each public figure that is stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the normal figure fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, for the variable display of the public figure when stopping and displaying the general figure of the lost figure (the lost figure), the figure variation time pattern is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning pattern is determined. In the variable display of the universal figure when the display is stopped, the universal figure variation pattern is determined such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Further, in the time saving state, the variable display of the universal figure when the lost universal figure is stopped and displayed is determined to be the universal pattern variation pattern such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the common pattern when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed is displayed. For the variable display of the figure, the universal figure variation pattern is determined such that the universal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The universal figure display 82 variably displays the universal figure change time corresponding to the universal figure fluctuation pattern determined in this determination. Further, these universal figure fluctuation times can be changed appropriately. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the universal figure fluctuation pattern determination, the universal figure display 82 variably displays the universal figure.

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

The elements that make up the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. It should be noted 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 makes the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is opened for the first opening time (the time when it is difficult to put the game ball into the electric Chu 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game". In the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is played for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.0 seconds) at which the game ball can be easily won in the electric Chu 12D). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game". The auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state may have the same opening time of the electric chew 12D.

3-2. Game relating to special figure Next, a game relating to 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 opening 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 indicator 81a displays the variable of the special figure 1 (variable display and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special map 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot pattern and a lost pattern. That is, the result of the special drawing 1 lottery includes a big hit 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 is finished. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the prize is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the game ball that has been shot wins the second starting opening 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 indicator 81b variably displays the special figure 2 (stop display after performing variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, in the special figure 2 which is stopped and displayed, there are a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special figure 2 lottery result has a big hit 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 is finished. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, winning a game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishing a first starting condition", and winning a gaming ball in the second starting opening 12 is "establishing a second starting condition". Say. 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, regarding the lost design of the special design, it is also referred to as a “missed special design” in order to distinguish it from the lost design of the above-mentioned general design.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the starting condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, big hit game, setting of game state), and Various judgments are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (big hit random numbers), big hit symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining a big hit. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number for performing the variation pattern determination of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Big hit determination The big hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not it is a big hit (whether or not to carry out a big hit game) according to a big hit determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with the game state, specifically, with the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table).

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss by judging the acquired special symbol random number according to the big hit judgment table. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has a larger number of special symbol random determination values determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. Also, the winning probability of the jackpot can be appropriately changed.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, for determining the jackpot symbol type (jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. It is a judgment. For each type of jackpot pattern, the jackpot content, in other words, the jackpot constituent element configured with a game privilege or the like given to the player is associated.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed (special diagram 1/special diagram 2), in other words, the prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (the winning that caused the jackpot symbol type determination). Is associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of toku figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (bonus symbol type random number value) is distributed There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the obtained jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, jackpot symbol type random number values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. The distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol types can be changed appropriately. Further, the types of jackpot symbols can be appropriately increased or decreased.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination for the special symbol 1 is 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B, and for the special symbol 2. It is possible to make the jackpot symbol C 100% of the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination. In this way, with the special drawing 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first starting opening 11, and the special drawing 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second starting opening 12, the jackpot symbol type is shaken. It is possible to have different fractions.

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

The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in a non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time saving state (time saving reach determination table). 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 distributed to "reach present (reach is generated)" and "no reach (reach is not generated)", which are the reach determination results. .. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether there is reach or not (reach is generated) by determining the reach random number that has been acquired according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random numbers that are determined to be “reach present (reach is generated)” is different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. The probability that the reach is determined can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "with reach (to generate reach)" that is performed on the premise that the result of jackpot determination is "miss" is referred to as "with reach" and "without reach (without reach)". This is sometimes referred to as "missing without reach."

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination Special figure variation pattern determination uses a variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) of special symbols as shown in FIGS. This is a determination for determining the (figure variation pattern), and is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is either a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items relating to the special figure variation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. In addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure change effect, the special figure change pattern includes identification information about the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. The identification information included in the special figure variation pattern can be appropriately changed. Further, as the special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information, and the number thereof can be changed appropriately.

The special figure variation pattern determination table is the type of the special symbol to be variably displayed as the determination target (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the starting opening at which the winning that causes the special figure variation pattern determination is made. Associated with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and a variable display of special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing. The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1/special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure used in the time saving state. 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table). On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided for each game state.

Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving include jackpot, loss with reach, and loss without reach. Similarly, the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving and the special pattern 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving also include jackpot, loss with reach, and loss without reach. The special figure variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4, and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach. In addition, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach-free loss, and when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4 FIG. 2 variation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used for. The special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

Then, the special map display unit 81 variably displays the special map of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. And, in the variable display of the special map, as the display result (the result of the special map lottery), when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the next special symbol is not immediately performed, and subsequently the jackpot game is executed. It

Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of the special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12. In addition, it is not necessary to associate the special figure fluctuation pattern with the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect.

Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be referred to by a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect content of the special figure variation effect. is there. For example, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to a big hit is called "big hit fluctuation". And, in the jackpot fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called “SP jackpot fluctuation”, and the special map fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is “L jackpot fluctuation”. That is, the special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation effect ends with N reach is called “N jackpot variation”. On the other hand, the special pattern variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the reach with loss is called "SP loss variation", and among the loss with reach, L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The special figure variation pattern that is called "L loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation". In other words, the special figure variation pattern related to loss without reach is called "normal loss variation". There are three types of fluctuations in the normal deviation, which have different fluctuation times (normal A deviation, normal B deviation, and normal C deviation). Further, when collectively referring to the SP jackpot and the SP loss variation, they are referred to as SP variation or SP reach variation.

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination according to the pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure relation random numbers. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning at the starting opening). Pre-reading determination, for example, a determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined as a big hit in the jackpot determination, a determination of which jackpot symbol type is determined by the jackpot symbol type random number in the jackpot symbol type determination, The figure variation pattern random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination to determine which special figure variation pattern. The pre-reading determination table is associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning. That is, in the pre-reading determination table, the pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and the pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. There is. Since the first starting port 11 is the starting port that triggers the lottery of Toku-zu 1, the first pre-reading determination table can also be referred to as the Toku-zu 1 pre-reading determination table. Further, since the second starting port 12 is the starting port that triggers the lottery of Toku-zu 2, the second pre-reading determination table can also be referred to as the Toku-zu 2 pre-reading determination table. The look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of the starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12).

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

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

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game is a plurality of round games involving opening and closing of the jackpot (the first jackpot 14 or the second jackpot 15), and from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Further, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) of the round game is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first (first) round game is referred to as "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is referred to as "10 round (10R)". The special game may refer to the entire jackpot game from OP to ED, or may refer to the round game only.

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game constituent elements) include the number of round games, the number of times of opening the special winning openings (first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each winning opening, the time to close it until the next opening (closing time or interval time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time) There is. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , Is performed. Then, in the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is open for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is open for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is Done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls determined in advance is detected by the special winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the special winning openings 14 and 15 has elapsed. Even, the round game ends.

The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 10B), and the jackpot game B is a jackpot symbol of the winning jackpot symbol type. The jackpot game C can be configured to be executed when it is B, and the jackpot game C is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

Further, the number and time of each jackpot game component can be appropriately changed. It is also possible to play the jackpot game using both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 or using only one of them. When only the big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is played, or when only the big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is played, the big winning opening that is not used is not provided May be Further, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be plural types or one type.

Here, the specific region 16 will be described in detail. The specific region 16 is in a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k. Therefore, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be referred to as an open/closed mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific region 16". Further, the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”, and the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V closed”.

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operation mode (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a constant opening/closing 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. 3(B)). 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 timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific region 16 (the game ball should enter the specific region 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 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state and From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, a combination of a constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening/closing mode of the specific area 16) and an opening/closing mode of the second special winning opening 15 in the jackpot game allows the game ball to be specified in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of making the vehicle enter 16. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be appropriately changed. When another operation mode is shown in the description of the "characteristic part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, it is assumed that the operation mode is adopted in the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

During the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the allocating member 16k are arranged in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass to the specific area 16 (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passage”). The jackpot that operates is called "V long jackpot", and 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 specific area 16 of the game ball to pass. The jackpot is called "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 one of the gaming states of the “big hit gaming state”. In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", "high probability low base game state" is "high probability" The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" may be abbreviated as "high-probability high base state", respectively. As a state that constitutes the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big hit" in the jackpot determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state” or the “low probability high base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being a jackpot in the jackpot determination is a normal probability. The high-probability state is a state that is set in the “high-probability low-base game state” or the “high-probability high-base game state”, and that the probability of being a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a jackpot game, it is possible to switch to a high-probability state by the game ball passing through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to a high-probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether the opportunity to switch to the high-probability state is V passage or the type of jackpot symbol is determined in advance according to the game 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 the "low probability low base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" or "big hit gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time saving state 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 power tube 12D in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined such that the special figure variation pattern having a short time of the special figure variation is selected more often than the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure reservation is exhausted is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting opening is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In addition, in the time saving state, the universal figure fluctuation time is more likely to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the universal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the universal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined (FIG. 9(B)). Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times of execution of the universal figure lottery per unit time is larger.

In addition, the time saving state is easier to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the winning is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability that the winning is determined in the non-time saving state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 9A). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times that the hit determination is successful is more per unit time.

In this way, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time saving state, and the game ball easily enters the second starting opening 12 more easily. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a time saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning the 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 saving state, as compared with the non-time saving state, it is easier to win the winning, the general figure variation time is more likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer. That is, the game related to the universal game is set to be advantageous to the player in three points. However, some of these points may be advantageous to the player. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state does not need to be one in which the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure changing time is more easily selected than that in the non-time saving state.

The gaming state after the power is first turned on 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 game state is also called a "normal game state". In addition, in the "big hit game state", the special figure lottery (hit judgment related to the common figure) is performed, but the special figure lottery (big hit judgment) is not performed, so the non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. It As for the game state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned game states or only a part thereof. Further, various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth game state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4. Main Effects by Gaming Machine Next, main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22.

4-1. Rendering Mode First, the rendering mode will be described. The effect mode is a category of effect (or a higher-level conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as effect modes.

Customer waiting production mode, special probability variation production is 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 special figure variation effect and is in a standby state in which no special figure variation effect is performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting production, 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. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16(A-2), a setting screen G101 for making settings relating to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effect include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a, and the frequency setting of the executed effect.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low-probability low base game state" or the "high-probability low base game state", and is a production 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 landscape of a mountain in the daytime is displayed on the display unit 50a. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (background image G103 for evening normal) showing the scenery of the mountains in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in −3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime background image G104) representing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and 1 It can be switched under the condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or a plurality of times as one condition. Furthermore, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there is a normal pre-stage production mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the normal pre-stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Also, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the “high-probability-high base game state”, and is an effect mode that indicates a high-probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(B-4), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the probability variation effect mode, there are a probability variation pre-stage production mode before the reach is established and a probability variation post-stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the probability variation former stage effect mode, the probability variation background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the probability variation latter stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that it is a normal probability state and a time saving state. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(B-5), a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G106) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the time saving effect mode, there are a time saving front stage production mode before the reach is established and a time saving latter stage production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation production. In the time saving front stage production mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving rear stage production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

The big hit production mode is a production mode that can be set when the big hit game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is a production mode indicating that the big hit game is being performed. In the jackpot production 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 that suggests the start of the jackpot game and a right prompting for “right hit” are displayed. The jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16C-2, a round image G109 showing the number of rounds and an award ball number image G110 indicating the number of awarded 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), in the display unit 50a, the ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out are suggested. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball count image G112 is displayed is performed.

The type of effect mode can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be described. When the special display variable display is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts changing the special figure, and changes the special figure and the special lottery result (big hit determination result, big hit symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure variation pattern determination result), the special figure variation effect is executed. 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 the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect design, the effect is stopped after the effect design changes. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol are performed, the fluctuation is stopped, and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect design.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect symbol, various kinds of image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, normal button 40, special button 41, and the like. It is possible to perform other effects by using different effect devices. In this case, even after the stop display of the effect design, other effects can be continuously performed.

4-2-1. On the display unit 50a of the effect symbol display area image display device 50, as shown in FIG. 17(A), the left effect is divided into three substantially horizontally divided display units 50a on the left side, the center, and the right side. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle 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 variation effect is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the medium effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17(A), it is possible to provide a small symbol region 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display unit 50a. The small symbol region 50c is a region in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbols are variably displayed.

In FIG. 17(A), 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. The middle effect design area 50b2, the right effect effect design area 50b3, and the small design area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Further, the range of each area can be changed appropriately.

4-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect that suggests 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. 17(A), 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. The left small symbol KZ1, the medium small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the variable display of the special symbol is on standby from FIG. 17(B). As shown in (1), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started along with the start, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. 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, as shown in FIG. 17D, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called unbalanced pattern) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern with reach such as “N-miss variation”, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect design EZ1 And the right effect design EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special symbol variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

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

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect design EZ2 is gradually increased. Slow down to. When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 18(C-1), the production is performed in a stop mode (so-called unevenness) that suggests the loss. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a 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. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. It should be noted that the effect contents of N reach are not limited to the slowdown of the middle effect symbol EZ2 and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stop mode of the effect design EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that suggests a loss, the non-reach loss eye or the non-reach loss eye is referred to as the non-reach loss eye when the reach is not established. It is called "reach rose eye" or "reach lost eye". What is the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that make up the non-reach barbs (for example, "2.3.1" or "5.8.6"), and each of the leech bars. The effect control microcomputer 121 selects how to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5"). In addition, how to make a combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) that suggests a big hit (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 that suggests that the possibility that the jackpot determination result was "big hit" is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for letting the player expect a jackpot.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (a background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP-reach-specific effect (for example, battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive production is reached, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP jackpot variation”, as shown in FIG. 19C-1. In 50a, an effect that suggests a big hit (for example, a display in which the hero character (one of the ally characters) has won the battle and is standing) is performed, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a big hit. It is stopped and displayed (so-called double eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP loss variation”, as shown in FIG. The winning design is displayed), and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss (a so-called loose eye). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode that suggests a loss. The effect contents of SP reach can be appropriately changed or added.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a mode showing a big hit (big hit expectation degree) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation degree for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the N-reach execution probability is set to 10% when the jackpot determination result is “miss”, and 100% when the jackpot determination result is “bonus”, and the SP reach execution probability is set to the jackpot determination. If the result is 4% when the result is “miss” and 100% when the result of the jackpot judgment is “big hit”, the SP jackpot jackpot expectation is set higher than the N reach jackpot expectation. 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 result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, and the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If the jackpot determination result is 30%, the SP reach B execution probability is 2% when the jackpot determination result is “miss”, and the execution probability is 20% when the jackpot determination result is “jackpot”. It is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach A higher than the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach B. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-2-5. L-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L-reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a “big hit” is lower than SP reach but higher than N reach, and is an effect to make the player expect a big hit. Function as. The execution time of the reach effect of L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of SP reach (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. The content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the SP reach reach effect is developed after the L reach reach effect may be provided.

4-3. Hold Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas, as shown in FIG. The hold 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 number of reservations is “1”, the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 number of reservations is “2”, the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. The hold icon HA is displayed in the 2 display area 50d2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e composed of one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the same icon TA as the hold icon HA (also referred to as the hold icon TA) in response to the start of the special figure variation effect. Note that an icon different from the hold icon HA may be displayed as the icon TA.

Note that the number of display areas forming the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one. It is also possible to provide the hold icon display area 50d but not to provide the icon display area 50e, or to not provide both of them.

4-3-1. Hold effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform hold effect in response to a game ball winning the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12. The holding effect can inform the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the hold effect, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 when the special figure 1 hold number is “0”, the special figure changing effect is started, and for example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. When two more game balls win the first starting opening 11 during the special figure variation 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 informed that the special figure 1 hold number is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20(D), the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and 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 informed that the number of reserved special characters 1 is “1”.

4-4. Advance notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing during special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), etc. It is possible to suggest the result or the result of the special figure variation 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 that activates 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 production, 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 are actuated, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are moved. 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, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. After that, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body production is an example of development production. It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be appropriately changed or added. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added. Further, the movable device operated in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed. In addition, when the effect does not develop (for example, when there is N loss variation), it is also possible to perform the movable object effect as so-called gaff effect. Movable body production is also called movable body drive production.

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is effective (operation effective period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation effective period, it is shown in FIG. In this way, an effect (operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 is an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and the remaining time of the operation valid period. And an image (operation valid period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes over time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to the special button 41 being pressed 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-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, suggesting a jackpot expectation. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation means (operation unit) such as the special button 41 or the normal button 40 is also referred to as an operation instruction effect. In the operation promotion effect for urging the operation of the normal button 40, an operation promotion image including an image simulating the normal button 40 (special button image), an image showing the operation mode of the normal button 40, and an image showing the operation valid period is displayed. It is displayed on the section 50a.

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

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for holding the special figure 1 is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20C, the hold icon HA normally displayed as “◯” in the hold icon display area 50d. May be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the look-ahead determination is “miss”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gaze effect. In this way, the pre-reading effect in which the hold icon HA or the icon TA is displayed in the special mode (“☆” in this embodiment) instead of the normal mode (“◯” in this embodiment) is called a hold change effect. Further, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are collectively referred to as a hold display. In the present embodiment, as the hold display, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are displayed, but only the hold icon HA may be displayed and the icon TA may not be displayed. Further, the timing of performing the special-mode hold display in the hold change effect may be at the time of the occurrence of a start winning that triggers the hold display, or at the time of shift display of the hold display (display area of the hold icon HA. The change may be made) or the special figure change corresponding to the hold display may be being executed (when the special icon is displayed as the icon TA). Further, there may be a plurality of types of special modes of the hold display.

Note that the prefetch effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the prefetch effect is not limited to the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Examples of the look-ahead effect other than the hold change effect include so-called continuous notice.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, buffer, and the like that appear in the game control 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, power-on processing (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, permission setting for access to the gaming RAM 104, setting of the gaming CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

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

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends, until the next main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) starts, various kinds of normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) The updating process of the random number counter value 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 interrupt enable (S004) is performed.

[2. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output processing (S101), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each processing described below are 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, for example, fetches the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays the game as the lower plate full data. The data is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

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

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

Subsequent to the special operation process (S106), a distribution device control process for controlling the distribution device 16D is performed (S107). The distribution device 16D is operated when performing a special game using the second big winning device 15D. However, the distribution device 16D may be always 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 the power is turned off, updating of the timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. In addition, as another process (S108), a payout control process for paying out the prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 according to the winning of the game ball into each winning opening. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out the 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 processing until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 23), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (after about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101, in the output processing (S101) of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt processing (S005). Etc. are output.

[2-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection processing (S104), general winning a prize sensor processing, gate sensor processing, second starting mouth sensor processing, first starting mouth sensor processing, first big winning a prize sensor processing, second big winning a prize sensor processing, specific territory Sensor processing is sequentially performed. 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 the game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. In addition, a general winning opening sensor command is generated according to the result of the process.

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

In the second starting opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the special symbol 2 related random number including the special symbol random number counter, the jackpot symbol type random number counter, the reach random number counter, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the special symbol 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, "4"), and the obtained special figure 2 related random number is the first The areas are stored in order. When the special figure 2 relational random numbers are stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 relational random numbers are not stored. In addition, the second prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second prefetching determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 hold number command and the second prefetch judgment indicating the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number). A second starting opening sensor command including a second starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first starting opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, the special symbol 1-related random number including the special symbol random number counter, the jackpot symbol type random number counter, the reach random number counter, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the special symbol 1-related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the obtained special figure 1 relational random number is the first The areas are stored in order. In addition, when special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. In addition, the first prefetching determination is performed using the obtained special figure 1-related random number and the first prefetching determination table. Further, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 hold number command and the first prefetch judgment indicating the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a. A command for a first starting opening sensor including a first starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first special winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first special winning opening sensor 14a. Also, the first special winning opening sensor command is generated according to the result of the process.

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

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

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

Normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when variable display of the universal symbol and auxiliary games are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the universal symbol holding storage unit 106. Also, the universal figure variation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine the universal figure variation pattern. Then, a universal figure fluctuation start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the universal figure fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, based on the universal figure fluctuation time that is associated with the determined universal pattern variation pattern, the universal figure display 82 is caused to start variable display of the universal figure.

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

The normal symbol fixing process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol fixing process, the stop display of the running public figure starts and the predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses. Determine if 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 the 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. In addition, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the process.

[2-3. Special action processing]
In the special operation processing (S106), special symbol standby processing, special symbol variation processing, special symbol determination processing, jackpot game control processing, game state setting processing 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 waiting process]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot gaming state, but a process that is performed during standby when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 relational random number stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 pending storage unit is also executed. Perform shift processing. Further, based on the special figure 1 pending random number stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 pending storage unit shift process is performed. ..

In the special figure 2 determination process, using the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a jackpot, a jackpot, or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 2 relation random number and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol .. Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relational random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 holding storage unit 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current game state. The special pattern 2 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, the 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 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b (special figure 2 pending number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 variation start command is associated with the information about being the special figure 2, the information about the result of the jackpot determination, the information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, the information about the result of the reach determination, and the figure 2 variation pattern. It also includes information such as the special map change time. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure change time associated with the determined special figure 2 change pattern.

The special figure 2 pending storage unit shift processing is processing performed when the special figure 2 determination processing and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 pending storage unit shift processing, the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 pending storage section 105b are shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 related random numbers in the first area are created. It is cleared from the holding storage unit 105b in FIG. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, the special figure 2 hold number command representing the special figure 2 hold number after the processing is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, using the special symbol random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state The jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a jackpot, a jackpot, or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed. .. Then, a symbol designating command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designating command representing the loss is generated. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol designating command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 holding storage unit 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current game state. The special pattern 1 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the reach determination is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a (special figure 1 pending number). Then, the special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command is associated with the information about being the special figure 1, the information about the result of the big hit determination, the information about the result of the big hit symbol type determination, the information about the result of the reach determination, and the special figure 1 variation pattern. It also includes information such as the special map change time. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a starts the variable display of the special figure 1 on the basis of the special figure change time associated with the determined special figure 1 change pattern.

The special figure 1 pending storage unit shift processing is 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 pending storage unit shift processing, the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a are shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 1 related random numbers in the first area are specified. It is cleared from the holding storage unit 105a in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1-related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were acquired. Then, a special figure 1 pending number command representing the special figure 1 pending number after the processing is generated.

In addition, 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 supposed not to be done. That is, the game control microcomputer 101 does not perform the special figure 1 determination process even if the special figure 1 is held when the special figure 2 is held. The variable display of special figure 2 and the variable display of special figure 1 may be configured to be performed in the winning order, or may be configured to be performed simultaneously.

[2-3-2. Special symbol fluctuation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of a special symbol. In the special symbol variation processing, in response to the passage of the special symbol variation time, the special symbol display device 81 terminates the variable display of the special symbol and stops the special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination. If the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit, the jackpot pattern indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a lose, the lose symbol showing the lose is stopped and displayed. Then, the special figure variation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation processing]
The special symbol fixing process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol fixing process, if the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, the big hit game state is entered. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the big hit game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Further, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high-probability state is ended, the normal-probability state is set. Then, the high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is ended, the non-time saving state is set. Then, the time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a missing symbol and the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are "0", the pachinko machine PY1 waits for a customer Generate a command.

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

[2-3-5. Game state setting process]
The gaming state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot gaming 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 limiting the duration of the high-probability state, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of variable display of special maps that allows the high-probability state to continue without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating the setting of the high probability state is generated. Further, when changing from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the time saving state is set when the jackpot gaming state ends. When limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration of the time saving state (for example, the number of times of variable display of special maps that allows the time saving state to continue without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, the time saving setting command indicating the setting of the time saving state is generated.

The commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be appropriately added or changed.

6. Effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27. A counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like that appear 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 in the sub control board 120 reads the program for the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 25 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, power-on processing according to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, the setting of the effect CPU 122, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing the interrupt time), and the like are performed.

Next, interruption is prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update processing (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. The method of updating the random number counter for effect determination with respect to various effects can be, for example, the same method as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added not by one, but by two or the like. 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, the 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. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 displays the image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Note that the sub-control board 120 causes the speaker 52 to output sound via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control together with various effects performed by the image control board 140. Via the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light (various light emission effects by light emission are performed), the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are operated (various movable body effects caused by the operation are performed). To execute). In this way, various effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, movable object effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, other notice effects, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized. ..

The production control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits interruption (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

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

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each 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 process, the operation of the operation unit operable 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 processing, the frame lamp 53 and the lamp such as the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light at timings suitable for the effect by the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input processing and effect data creation processing described later. Therefore, 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 in accordance with the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect that causes the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, 58 to operate at a predetermined timing is performed based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the drive data is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect in which the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like are operated in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle 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), an effect timer update process (S4202), a voice control process (S4203), and an effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. ..

In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the reception interrupt process (S4010), and the process according to the command (for example, effect selection, effect mode setting, command setting, etc.) is performed. I do. In the effect timer update processing, a timer for measuring the time relating to each effect is updated. For example, in the production timer updating process, the start timing and the end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the voice output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 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 production control microcomputer 121 is a special figure fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command). When the production control microcomputer 121 determines in the received command analysis processing (S4201) that the special figure variation start command is received, it performs variation start command reception processing based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command. , A special pattern variation production effect pattern (sub variation pattern) is selected, information of the sub variation pattern is set, and a variation production start command including the information of the sub variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command is an SP variation (SP jackpot variation or SP loss variation), a sub variation pattern that performs SP reach is selected and variation production start corresponding to the sub variation pattern is selected. Set the command in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. A special figure variation effect is realized. It should be noted that the flow of processing related to the realization of such an effect is basically the same for other effects such as a big hit game effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, and a so-called notice effect associated with the change.

7. Characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the display method of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 according to the movement of the on-board movable body 55k.

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 jackpot games (jackpot games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special diagram determination process based on winning in the first starting opening 11), "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit" It is possible to determine any of the symbols 2”. 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%. Further, the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special symbol determination process based on winning in the second starting opening 12), either "big hit symbol 3" or "big hit symbol 4". Can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 3" at a rate of 60% and the "big hit symbol 4" at a rate of 40%.

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

Further, 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 1R to 16R, the first special winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. That is, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times.

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

Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101, even if any of the "big hit game 1", "big hit game 2", "big hit game 3", and "big hit game 4" big hit game, the gaming state after the big hit game, Set to a time saving state (high base state). In addition, when the big hit 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 a high probability state, while "big hit game 2" or "big hit game" 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. That is, after "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3", it is controlled to a high-probability high-base game state (high-probability state and time saving state), and after "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 4", Control to low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state).

In this embodiment, the "high-probability-high-base game state" can be continued until the next big hit game is executed. On the other hand, the "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of times of variable display of special maps reaches 100 times (a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution).

Therefore, the "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 the "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 gaming state in which the “jackpot game 1” or the “jackpot game 3” is executed is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the “jackpot game 2” or the “jackpot game 4” is executed. I can say.

The jackpot gaming state can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, regardless of the type of jackpot symbols. Further, one of the high-probability states, the "high-probability-high base game state", can be said to be a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability-high base game state", which is one of the normal probability states. In this specification, a game state advantageous to the player may be referred to as an advantageous game state or a special game state.

Next, the variation pattern determination of Toku-zu 1 in the non-time saving state will be described. In the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the special figure 1 variation pattern using the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the game control microcomputer 101 is set to the non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination, the reach determination result, and the special figure variation pattern random number performed in the special figure 1 determination process. Based on, the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 29, when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the jackpot determination, whether it is a "jackpot symbol 1" or a "jackpot symbol 2" Any one of "THP001" to "THP004" can be determined as one variation pattern. Which special pattern 1 variation pattern is determined is determined by the special figure variation pattern random number. The distribution ratio is as shown in FIG. It should be noted that the distribution ratio (selection ratio) of the special figure fluctuation pattern can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game. The same applies to special figure variation patterns other than "THP001" to "THP004".

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is a loss in the jackpot determination, and the result of the reach determination is "reach", "THP011" to "THP013" as special figure 1 variation patterns. It is possible to determine either of the above.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is a loss in the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination is “no reach”, the special pattern 1 variation patterns are “THP021” and “THP022”. , “THP023” can be determined. Which of the three types of special figure 1 variation patterns is determined is assigned by the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine the special figure change pattern in which the special figure change time is relatively long, and when the number of special figure 1 reservations is 3 to 4, the special figure change It is easy to determine a special figure variation pattern whose time is relatively short.

Here, the special pattern 1 variation pattern "THP001" is a battle success jackpot variation in which a successful effect (a victory effect in which an ally character wins the battle) is performed in battle reach (a type of SP reach). The success effect functions as an effect that suggests a big win. In addition, the special pattern 1 variation pattern “THP002” is a battle failure jackpot variation in which a revival production that suggests a jackpot winning is performed after a failure production (defeat production in which an ally character loses the battle) is performed in battle reach. is there. The failure effect functions as an effect that suggests a loss. In addition, the special pattern 1 variation pattern “THP011” is a battle failure loss variation in which a failure effect is produced in battle reach.

In addition, the special pattern 1 variation pattern “THP003” is a story success jackpot variation in which a successful production (success production that finally reaches a good ending) is performed in story reach (a type of SP reach). The success effect functions as an effect that suggests a big win. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern “THP012” is a story failure loss variation in which a failure effect (a failure effect that does not finally reach a good ending) is performed in story reach. The failure effect functions as an effect that suggests a loss.

Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP004" is an N jackpot variation in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are reached but SP reach is not performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "THP013" is the effect symbol EZ1, Although EZ2 and EZ3 reach, SP reach is not performed.

Both the battle reach and the story reach are executed from the N reach through the development effect. The development effect is, as shown in FIG. 21A, a movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are operated. In addition, N reach is usually executed through fluctuations. As a development effect, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k may be operated in an operation pattern different from that of FIG.

In addition, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern “THP021” shown in FIG. 29 is a “normal A loss fluctuation” in which the fluctuation effect ends in 10 seconds without the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 reaching, and “THP022” is , The production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 do not reach and the variation production ends in 7 seconds, which is "normal B loss variation", and "THP023" varies without the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 reaching. The effect is "normal C loss variation" that ends in 4 seconds. In addition, the reach is a state in which the effect symbol that is variably displayed among the plurality of effect symbols is the remaining one, depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of “7↓7”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating that the game state is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the execution probability of each SP reach when the jackpot is won (when the jackpot changes) has a relationship of battle reach>story reach. On the other hand, the execution probability of each SP reach in the case of loss (in the case of variation in loss) has a relationship of story reach> battle reach. That is, in this embodiment, the high jackpot expectation of each SP reach has a relationship of battle reach>story reach.

Next, of the main effects (normal fluctuation, N reach, story reach, battle reach, development effect) that constitute the special figure variation effect in the special figure variation pattern described above, the story reach and the battle reach will be described in detail. In describing the effect, illustration of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 may be omitted. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the special figure variation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 in accordance with the effect image display. It is possible to execute effects, sound effects using the speaker 52, movable object effects using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, operation effects using the input device (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like.

<Story reach>
Story reach (corresponding to the second specific effect) is a reach effect that shows a story (heroine story) about the heroine that appears in the work that is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. There is a win/fall branch in the story reach, and the story branches to a success effect in which the story ends in a good end or a failure effect in which the story ends in a bad end (see FIG. 30). The success effect in story reach functions as an effect that suggests that the player has won the jackpot. The failure effect in the story reach functions as an effect that suggests that the player has not won the jackpot. The success effect and the failure effect correspond to the result effect.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, in story reach, first, an image showing the hero character and the heroine appearing in the heroine story are displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 30(A)). The effect shown in FIG. 30(A) functions as an effect that suggests the start of story reach. Then, an image according to the heroine story is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and an image showing that the hero character is heading for the heroine is displayed on the display unit 50a before the winning branch. (FIG. 30(B)). The story reach of this embodiment is a story in which the main character searches for a heroine. The effects shown in FIGS. 30(A) and 30(B) correspond to effects before branching.

Story success If it is a story reach executed based on the jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern “THP003”, see FIG. 29), success that suggests that the jackpot is won after the production of FIG. 30(B) As an effect (winning effect), a success image indicating that the heroine is delighted (including an image in which the heroine is delighted and a background image for success G80) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. Is temporarily stopped and displayed with "Zoro eyes" that suggests a big hit (Fig. 30(C)). The success image shown in FIG. 30(C) is an image meaning a story in which the hero character and the heroine meet.

On the other hand, in the case of the story reach executed based on the story failure loss variation (special figure variation pattern “THP012”, refer to FIG. 29), a failure effect that suggests a loss after the effect of FIG. 30B. As (miss effect), a failure image indicating that the heroine is sad (including an image in which the heroine is sad and the background image for failure G81) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed. Temporary stop display is performed with "reach lost eyes" that suggests a loss (FIG. 30(D)). The failure image shown in FIG. 30(D) is an image meaning a story in which the hero character could not meet the heroine.

When the successful effect (FIG. 30(C)) is executed, after the background image of the display unit 50a is returned to the daytime normal background image G102, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbol KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed as "double eyes". On the other hand, when the failure effect (FIG. 30(D)) is executed, after the background image on the display unit 50a is returned to the daytime normal background image G102, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbol KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed with "reach lost eyes".

It should be noted that the temporary stop display means that the fluctuation speed of the effect design is "0", but it changes such as swaying or repeating expansion and contraction at the position where the effect design is displayed, and it is completely stopped. Say no state. On the other hand, when the fixed stop display (conclusive stop display) or the final stop display (final stop display) is mentioned, it means a state in which the effect design is completely stopped. The term “stop display” may refer to a temporary stop display or a fixed stop display.

<Battle reach>
Battle reach (corresponding to the first specific effect) is a reach effect in which the main character battles with the enemy character. The battle reach has a winning branch, and a success effect indicating that the main character has won the enemy character (see FIG. 35A) or a failure effect indicating that the main character has been defeated by the enemy character (FIG. 33). (See (A)). The success effect functions as an effect that suggests that the player has won the jackpot. The failure effect functions as an effect that suggests that the player has not won the jackpot. The success effect and the failure effect correspond to the result effect.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, in battle reach, first, an image or the like showing that the main character and the enemy character are about to compete is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 31(A)). Then, an image showing that the hero character and the enemy character are offensive and defensive is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and an image showing that the hero character attacks the enemy character before the winning branch. Is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 31(B)).

Here, in the present embodiment, an operation effect of causing the player to operate the special button 41 is executed at the time of winning/falling branch of the battle reach. The special button 41 is an operation unit having a sword as a motif, as shown in FIG. In the operation effect in which the player operates the special button 41, the special button 41 is raised before the special button 41 is operated. This allows the player to press the special button 41. When the effect shown in FIG. 31(B) is being executed, the special button 41 is not yet raised, and the push-in operation cannot be performed.

In battle reach, after the effect shown in FIG. 31(B) is displayed on the display unit 50a, the special button 41 is raised and the board movable body 55k (specifically movable) at the standby position (see FIG. 32(A)). (Corresponding to the body) is lowered to the lower effect position (see FIG. 32(B)). That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 raises the special button 41 to a predetermined raised position while the on-board movable body 55k is moving. As a result, the special button 41 can be pushed. Then, after the movable body 55k on the board moves to the lower effect position, the operation effect of operating the special button 41 is executed (FIG. 32(B)). The movable body effect of moving the on-board movable body 55k in the standby position to the lower effect position corresponds to the non-specific movable object effect, and the operation pattern of the on-board movable object 55k in the non-specific movable object effect is not specified. This is called an operation pattern.

<On-board movable body 55k and under-board movable body 56k>
Here, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 32A, both the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are substantially rectangular shapes in which the length dimension in the left-right direction is longer than the length dimension in the up-down direction when viewed from the front (details). Is a thin plate-shaped member having a “vertical:horizontal” shape of about “1:3” and a thickness of about 2 to 3 cm in the front-rear direction. The on-board movable body 55k is a structure expressing the upper side of the face of the main character (the main character appearing in the work that is the motif of the pachinko game machine PY1), and the under-board movable body 56k is the main character's character. It is a structure that represents the lower part of the face. That is, the upper side of the face of the hero character is imitated on the front surface of the board movable body 55k (mainly "eyes" are designed), and the face of the hero character is displayed on the front surface of the board movable body 56k. The lower side is modeled (mainly the "mouth" and "nose" are designed).

The on-board movable body 55k is movable between a standby position (the position shown in FIG. 32(A)) and a lower effect position (the position shown in FIG. 32(B)). The state of being located at the standby position is called a standby state, and the state of being located at the lower effect position is called a lower effect state. The lower-side effect state is a state in which the on-board movable body 55k at the standby position is lowered (falls) to such an extent as to overlap the lower portion of the display unit 50a while maintaining its posture. More specifically, the lower-side effect state is a state in which the on-board movable body 55k is lowered to such an extent that the lower end of the on-board movable body 55k and the upper end of the under-board movable body 56k in the standby position come into contact with each other.

By moving the on-board movable body 55k to the lower effect position, as shown in FIG. 32(B), at the position below the vertical center of the display unit 50a, the face of the hero character (predetermined design, specified Motif) is formed. That is, by moving the on-board movable body 55k to the lower performance position, the on-board movable body 55k expressing the upper side of the face of the hero character and the under-board movable body 56k expressing the lower side of the hero character's face. And are approaching with almost no space therebetween, and when they are seen together with the board movable body 55k and the board movable body 56k, they can be seen as the face of the main character. Such a movable body effect (that is, a movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves in a non-specific operation pattern and the under-board movable body 56k does not move while being positioned at the standby position) is referred to as a lower united effect. A known mechanism can be appropriately adopted as a mechanism for moving the on-board movable body 55k between the standby position and the lower effect position, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

The under-board movable body 56k can be displaced from the standby state (standby position) shown in FIG. 5(A) to the raised state (elevated effect position) shown in FIG. 5(B). An operation pattern that shifts from the standby state to the rising state is called a rising pattern. The raised state is a state in which the under-board movable body 56k in the standby state has risen to such an extent as to overlap the lower portion of the display unit 50a while maintaining its posture. A known mechanism can be appropriately adopted as a mechanism for operating the under-board movable body 56k in a rising pattern, and a description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the operation (movement) in the rising pattern of the under-board movable body 56k may be executed according to the movement of the over-board movable body 55k. Specifically, the movement (movement) of the under-board movable body 56k in the ascending pattern is changed from the position shown in FIG. (Movement to the position shown)). The face (predetermined design, specific motif) of the hero character is formed at the center of the display unit 50a by the movement of the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. Such a movable body effect (that is, a movable body effect in which the under-board movable body 56k rises in accordance with the movement in the upper double drop pattern of the on-board movable body 55k) is referred to as a central united effect.

At the position where the face (center of the face) of the hero character is formed in the central united effect (FIG. 5(B)), the face (center of face) of the hero character is formed in the lower united effect (FIG. 32(B)). The position is closer to the central portion (the central portion in the up-down direction and the left-right direction) of the display unit 50a as compared with the position where the display unit 50a is located. Therefore, for the player who is playing the game while watching various effects displayed on the display unit 50a, the central united effect is more easily noticed that the face of the hero character is formed than the lower united effect. I can say. Further, in the central united effect, both the on-board movable member 55k and the under-board movable member 56k move, whereas in the lower united effect, only the on-board movable member 55k moves. Therefore, in the central united effect, the player tends to be conscious of both the on-board movable member 55k and the under-board movable member 56k, and in the lower united effect, only the on-board movable member 55k is easily conscious. From this also, it can be said that the player can easily notice the formation of the face of the hero character in the central united effect as compared with the lower united effect, and conversely, the lower united effect is performed by the main character compared to the central united effect. It can be said that the production of the face is hard to notice.

<Successful branch of battle reach>
Let's return to the explanation of the winning/falling branch of Battle Reach. As shown in FIG. 32(B), in battle reach, after moving the on-board movable body 55k to the lower effect position, the operation effect of operating the special button 41 is executed. Specifically, the operation instruction image G50 for instructing the operation of the special button 41 is displayed in the display area (upper display area 50x) on the upper end 50j side of the on-board movable body 55k in the display unit 50a. The operation instruction image G50 includes a character image of "push in sword" (image G51 showing the operation content) and an image showing the operation effective period (effective period image G52). If the special button 41 is pressed during this operation effective period, or if the operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being pressed, either a result effect of success effect or failure effect is executed. It The effects shown in FIGS. 31A to 32B correspond to effects before branching.

<In case of battle failure loss variation>
If the battle reach being executed is the battle reach executed based on the battle failure loss variation (see FIG. 29, the special figure variation pattern "THP011"), the operation effect at the time of the winning branch (FIG. 32(B)) Then, as a failure effect (miss effect) that suggests that the character is a failure, a failure image G62 in which the enemy character is still standing is displayed in the upper display area 50x (FIG. 33(A)). Then, following the display of the failure image G62, the on-board movable body 55k rises from the lower effect position to the standby position. That is, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the standby position. The movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves from the lower effect position to the standby position corresponds to the specific movable object effect, and the operation pattern of the on-board movable object 55k in the specific movable object effect is referred to as the specific operation pattern. ..

Here, in the present embodiment, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed as "reach lost eyes" (eyes suggesting a loss) as the on-board movable body 55k moves from the lower effect position to the standby position. .. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33(B) and FIG. 34(A), the effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the display area (lower display area 50y) on the lower end 50k side of the on-board movable body 55k in the display section 50a. , EZ2, EZ3 are displayed gradually from the lower part toward the upper part, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 of "reach lost eyes" are displayed. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 appear from the on-board movable body 55k side of the lower display area 50y according to the movement of the on-board movable body 55k.

More specifically, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are moved and displayed from the top to the bottom as the on-board movable body 55k is raised (FIG. 33(B)). That is, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed at a position slightly higher than the final display position (FIG. 34(A)), and then descend to the final display position. Such movement of the movable board 55k and movement of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are performed with good timing, so that for the player who is playing the game facing the display unit 50a and the movable board 55k. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 appear to gradually appear from under the movable body 55k on the board. The size of the lower display area 50y changes according to the movement of the on-board movable body 55k. Further, the size of the upper display area 50x described above also changes in accordance with the movement of the on-board movable body 55k. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 of "reach lost eyes" are not visually recognized by the player in the upper display area 50x. That is, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are always visually recognized below the on-board movable body 55k.

As the on-board movable body 55k moves, the part of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that can be visually recognized by the player increases, and the on-board movable body 55k moves to the position (first position) shown in FIG. 33(B). From the intermediate position) to the position (second intermediate position) shown in FIG. 34(A), the entire effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 from the lower part to the upper part can be visually recognized by the player. Then, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the standby position shown in FIG. As a result, the player can visually recognize a portion above the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 on the display unit 50a. In the state shown in FIG. 34(B), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are still in the temporary stop display state. After that, the background image on the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed with "reach lost eyes".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination gradually start to appear in accordance with the movement of the on-board movable body 55k (see FIGS. 33 and 34). Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by such a display method of the novel effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.

<If the battle success jackpot changes>
Next, a case will be described in which the battle reach being executed is the battle reach executed based on the battle success jackpot variation (see the special figure variation pattern “THP001”, FIG. 29). If the battle reach was executed based on the success of the battle success jackpot, the success effect suggesting that the jackpot is won (winning effect), following the operation effect at the time of the winning branch (FIG. 32(B)). As shown in FIG. 35A, the success image G63 including the letter "V" having a predetermined design is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, with the display of the success image G63, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are separated into right and left (FIG. 35(A)). The movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are separated into left and right is referred to as a separated movable body effect, and the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k in the separated movable object effect is referred to as another operation pattern. To call.

More specifically, in the separated movable body effect, the face of the main character formed by the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k is split into two at the center in the left-right direction (in other words, the predetermined design is broken). It is a production that expresses that. As shown in FIG. 35(A), the on-board movable body 55k includes an upper left design portion 55a in which the upper left side of the main character's face is designed, an upper right design portion 55b in which upper right side of the main character's face is designed, and an upper left side. The design portion 55a and the upper right design portion 55b have a horizontally long rectangular base portion 55c assembled so as to be linearly movable in the left-right direction. In addition, the under-board movable body 56k includes a lower left design part 56a in which the lower left side of the main character's face is designed, a lower right design part 56b in which lower right side of the face of the main character is designed, and a lower left design part 56a and a lower right part. The design portion 56b has a horizontally long rectangular base portion 56c assembled so as to be linearly movable in the left-right direction. In the production of the separated movable body, the separation of the upper left design portion 55a and the upper right design portion 55b and the separation of the lower left design portion 56a and the lower right design portion 56b are performed at the same timing and by the same distance. As a result, the appearance of the main character's character is divided into two parts. The base portion 55c of the on-board movable body 55k and the base portion 56c of the under-board movable body 56k are both colorless and transparent members. Therefore, the success image G63 displayed on the display unit 50a behind the bases 55c and 56c can be visually recognized from the front of the bases 55c and 56c. Further, as the detailed mechanism for the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k to perform the operation shown in FIG. ..

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment not only displays the success image G63 including the character “V” on the display unit 50a when the battle reach branches into a successful effect, but also the on-board movable body 55k and the board. A movable body with a strong impact is produced using the lower movable body 56k (FIG. 35(A)). This further enhances the player's uplifting feeling when the jackpot winning notification is given.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 moves the on-board movable body 55k to the lower effect position before the winning branch (before the operation effect of operating the special button 41) and below the display section 50a under the board. A "face" design is formed together with the movable body 56k (FIG. 32(B)), but this can also be said to be preparation for performing the separated movable body production (FIG. 35(A)) along with the successful production. That is, the movable board 55k can be moved under the board before the winning branch so that the movable board 55k and the movable board 56k can be operated together with the successful production. It can be said that it is moved to the side of body 56k.

When the separation movable body effect is performed, after the state shown in FIG. 35(A) is maintained for a predetermined time (about 5 seconds in this embodiment), as shown in FIGS. 35(B) and 36(A), the upper left design While returning the portion 55a and the upper right design portion 55b to the position before separation, the on-board movable body 55k is raised to the standby position, and the lower left design portion 56a and the lower right design portion 56b are returned to the positions before separation. Until both the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k return to the standby state (see FIG. 36(A)), the success image G63 including the character "V" is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, after the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k return to the standby state, as shown in FIG. 36(B), on the display unit 50a, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicate the big hit. A temporary stop is displayed with "Zoro eyes". After that, the background image on the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed with "double eyes".

<Battle failure jackpot fluctuation>
Next, a case will be described in which the battle reach that is being executed is the battle reach that is performed based on the battle failure jackpot variation (see the special figure variation pattern “THP002”, FIG. 29). If the battle reach is executed based on the change in battle failure jackpot, the failure image G62 is displayed in the upper display area 50x as a failure effect that suggests a loss following the operation effect (FIG. 32(B)) at the time of the winning branch. It is displayed (FIG. 33(A)). Then, following the display of the failure image G62, the on-board movable body 55k starts to rise from the lower effect position toward the standby position. Up to this point, it is the same as the battle reach based on the battle failure loss variation (THP011).

However, in the battle reach based on the battle failure jackpot fluctuation (THP002), the display mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that gradually appear as the on-board movable body 55k rises indicates "reach lost eyes". Instead, it becomes a "doublet" that suggests a big win (Fig. 37(A)). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as the on-board movable body 55k moves from the lower effect position to the standby position, as shown in FIGS. 37(A) and (B), the on-board movable body in the display unit 50a. In the display area (lower display area 50y) on the lower end 50k side with respect to 55k, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are gradually seen from the lower part to the upper part, so that the effect pattern EZ1, of "Zoro eyes" EZ2 and EZ3 are displayed. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed at a position slightly higher than the final display position and then moved and displayed so as to descend to the final display position (FIG. 37(A)). As a result, for the player, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 will gradually appear from below the on-board movable body 55k.

After that, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the standby position shown in FIG. 37(B). As a result, the player can visually recognize a portion above the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 on the display unit 50a. In the state shown in FIG. 37(B), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are still in the temporary stop display state. After that, the background image on the display unit 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed with "double eyes".

As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the failure effect is executed in the battle reach, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed in the display mode (doublet) suggesting the jackpot winning according to the movement of the on-board movable body 55k. It may start to be seen gradually (see FIG. 37). Therefore, it is possible to surprise the player who thinks that he has not won the jackpot due to the execution of the failure effect, or to expect the jackpot to be won until the on-board movable body 55k returns to the standby position. The interest can be improved.

8. Effects of Embodiments As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, in accordance with the movement of the on-board movable body 55k, a display mode (for example, reach lose eyes) that suggests the result of the jackpot determination is produced. Since the symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are gradually visible (see FIG. 33, FIG. 34), it is possible to draw the player's attention by the novel display method of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and improve the enjoyment of the game. It is possible.

Particularly, in the present embodiment, the on-board movable body 55k has a rectangular shape in which the left-right direction (the second direction orthogonal to the first direction) is longer than the up-down direction (first direction), and The length dimension is approximately the same as the length dimension of the display unit 50a in the left-right direction. Therefore, the on-board movable body 55k that moves up and down in front of the display unit 50a plays a role of partitioning the display unit 50a (that is, a role of dividing the display unit 50a into the upper display region 50x and the lower display region 50y). Since the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are gradually seen from the on-board movable body 55k side in the lower display area 50y in accordance with the rise of the on-board movable body 55k, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, It is possible to give the impression that the EZ3 appears from below the movable body 55k on the board.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the on-board movable body 55k moves to the lower end 50k side of the display section 50a before the battle reach branches to the success effect or the failure effect (see FIG. 32), and then the board. As the upper movable body 55k moves from the lower end 50k side to the upper end 50j side, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 start to be seen in a display mode suggesting the result of the big hit determination (see FIG. 33). Therefore, when the movable body 55k on the board moves to the lower end 50k side of the display unit 50a, it is possible to stimulate the player's expectation for the jackpot determination result, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the battle reach in which the on-board movable body 55k moves to the lower end 50k side of the display unit 50a before the winning branch does not move as much as the story reach that does not move. The jackpot expectation is high (see FIG. 29). Therefore, it is possible to raise the player's interest in whether or not the movable body 55k on the board moves before the winning branch, and to increase the expectation for winning the jackpot when moving. Is.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the movable board 55k is located on the lower end 50k side of the display unit 50a at the timing of the winning/branching branch in the battle reach (FIG. 32(B)), and the upper display area. 50x is large enough to be seen by the player. Therefore, before the movable body 55k on the board moves from the lower end 50k side to the upper end 50j side, it is possible to show the display effect (for example, failure effect) to the player using the upper display area 50x. (FIG. 33(A)).

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the operation of the on-board movable body 55k is different depending on whether the result of the battle reach is a failure effect or a successful effect (see FIGS. 33 and 35). , The variation of the movable body production is increased, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the result of the battle reach is a failure effect, a display mode that suggests that the jackpot gaming state is set in accordance with the movement of the on-board movable body 55k (Zoro eyes ), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may be seen (see FIG. 37). Therefore, even if the failure effect is once executed, it can be expected that the jackpot gaming state will be entered while the on-board movable body 55k is moving, and the gaming interest can be further improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the face (predetermined design) of the hero character is formed by the movement of the board movable body 55k and the board movable body 56k (FIG. 5B, FIG. 21(A)), the face of the hero character may be formed by moving the on-board movable body 55k even if the under-board movable body 56k does not move (FIG. 32(B)). Therefore, the fun of noticing that the face of the hero character is formed is created, and the enjoyment of the game can be expected.

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 combined appropriately. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the modified examples described below can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above embodiment, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are configured to gradually start to be seen according to the movement of the on-board movable body 55k (see FIG. 33), but the effect element to be moved is not a movable body. Good. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 38(A), a band-shaped image G60 displayed on the display unit 50a may be used. The strip image G60 is a horizontally long rectangular image with a checkerboard pattern. The horizontal length of the strip image G60 is the same as the horizontal length of the display unit 50a, and the vertical length thereof is about 1/4 to 1/3 of the vertical length of the display unit 50a.

Such a band-shaped image G60 is displayed in the lower part of the display unit 50a by the timing of the winning branch in the battle reach (FIG. 38(A)). Then, the band-shaped image G60 is moved and displayed until it is framed out toward the upper end 50j of the display unit 50a. In the battle failure loss variation, as shown in FIGS. 38(B) and (C), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed as reach lost eyes according to the moving display of the belt-shaped image G60. In addition, in the battle success jackpot variation, as shown in FIGS. 38D and 38E, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed as double stitches in accordance with the moving display of the belt-shaped image G60. With such a configuration as well, it is possible to provide the enjoyment in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the display mode suggesting the result of the jackpot determination are gradually seen. The strip image G60 is an example of a “specific effect element”.

By the way, in this modified example, in displaying the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 in the display mode that suggests the result of the jackpot determination, the display unit 50a displays the defeat image G66 indicating that the main character has been defeated by the enemy character. (FIGS. 38(B)(C)), or a victory image G67 indicating that the main character has won the enemy character is displayed (FIGS. 38(D)(E)). The display of the defeat image G66 is an example of a failure effect, and the display of the victory image G67 is an example of a success effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the winning/branching branch in the battle reach is performed, the operation effect of causing the player to operate the special button 41 is performed, but the operation effect of operating the normal button 40 may be performed. Further, any operation effect may be performed. In the case of such a configuration, the jackpot expectation degree may be different between when the operation effect of operating the special button 41 is performed and when the operation effect of operating the normal button 40 is performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the on-board movable body 55k is moved to the lower side production position immediately before the winning branch in the battle reach (in other words, immediately before the execution of the operation effect) (see FIG. 32), but the winning in the battle reach is achieved. If the on-board movable body 55k has finished moving before the branch, the timing for moving the on-board movable body 55k may not be immediately before the winning branch. Specifically, for example, the early stage or the middle stage of battle reach (SP reach) may be used. The timing of the winning branch is the final stage of Battle Reach.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the failure effect is executed in the battle reach, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are configured to start to be seen in response to the on-board movable body 55k returning to the standby position (see FIG. 33). .. However, even when the successful production is performed in the battle reach, the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may start to be seen as the on-board movable body 55k returns to the standby position. Specifically, for example, in battle reach, a successful effect (an effect that suggests a big hit, for example, an effect that displays an image of the hero character) is executed in the upper display area 50x, and thereafter, according to the rise of the on-board movable body 55k. Then, the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 of the doublet may start to be seen. In this case, it is preferable that the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k after the failure effect is executed and the operation pattern of the on-board movable body 55k after the success effect are executed are the same operation pattern.

Further, in the above embodiment, as SP reach, battle reach (an example of the first specific effect) and story reach (an example of the second specific effect) are configured to be executable, and in the battle reach, the on-board movable body 55k is set before the winning branch. Although it moves to the lower effect position, in the story reach, the on-board movable body 55k does not move while remaining at the standby position, but the effect contents of the first specific effect and the second specific effect can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, a first battle reach (an example of a first specific effect) in which the main character battles with the enemy character A, and a second battle reach (in the second specific effect) in which the main character battles with the enemy character B. In the first battle reach, the on-board movable body 55k moves to the lower performance position before the winning branch, but in the second battle reach, the on-board movable body 55k is located at the standby position. It may be configured so as not to move.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, after the winning branch in the battle reach, the effect (specifically, the failure effect, FIG. 33(A)) showing the result of the battle reach is displayed in the upper display area 50x, and then the on-board movable body 55k. Is configured to be moved to the standby position, but if the effect displayed in the upper display area 50x is a display effect related to the result of battle reach, not the effect that directly indicates the result of battle reach, but the result of battle reach. It may be an effect (in other words, an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation). Specifically, for example, it may be an effect that displays any one of a plurality of effect images (effect image, icon image, item image, character image, character image, etc.) with different jackpot expectations. With such an effect, it is impossible to know whether or not the jackpot is won until the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 start to be seen according to the movement of the on-board movable body 55k. It is possible to increase the enjoyment of seeing the symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.

Further, in the above embodiment, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are designed so as to form the face of the main character by being united (see FIG. 32(B)), but the on-board movable body 55k. The design such as the shape and pattern of the under-board movable body 56k can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, the movable body on the board is a gimmick that represents a logo such as "Golden Warrior" (an example of the character's occupation), and the movable body under the board is a logo such as "LOGO" (an example of the character's name). It may be a gimmick representing. Then, by operating these movable bodies like the central united production of the above-described form, or by operating only the on-board movable body like the downward united production, the main character is changed to "Golden Warrior LOGO". You may make it form one design demonstrated. The on-board movable body (specific movable body, first movable body) and the under-board movable body (other movable body, second movable body) each independently represent one motif. Good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific movable body (on-board movable body 55k) is provided above the display unit 50a, and the other movable body (under-board movable body 56k) is provided below the display unit 50a. However, the arrangement positions of the specific movable body and the other movable body can be appropriately changed. Specifically, for example, a specific movable body may be provided on the left side of the center frame 61, and another movable body may be provided on the right side of the center frame 61.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect symbol EZ1, as the specific movable body (on-board movable body 55k) moves from the first end (lower end 50k) side of the display unit 50a to the second end (upper end 50j) side. It was configured so that EZ2 and EZ3 gradually started to be seen. On the other hand, as the specific movable body moves from the upper end 50j side of the display unit 50a to the lower end 50k side, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may gradually start to be seen. In this case, the upper end 50j corresponds to the first end and the lower end 50k corresponds to the second end. Further, the specific movable body may be a movable body movable between the left end side and the right end side of the display section 50a, and the movable body moves from one of the left end side and the right end side of the display section 50a to the other. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may be gradually started to be seen in accordance with. In this case, one of the left end and the right end of the display unit 50a corresponds to the first end, and the other corresponds to the second end.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the shape and the like of the specific movable body (on-board movable body 55k) can be appropriately changed. However, if a specific movable body (on-board movable body 55k) is responsible for partitioning the display unit 50a, the length of the specific movable body (on-board movable body 55k) in a predetermined direction (left-right direction or up-down direction). The length dimension is preferably equal to or larger than the length dimension of the display section 50a in a predetermined direction (left-right direction or up-down direction).

Further, in the above embodiment, not only the central united effect of moving the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k so as to approach each other (FIG. 21(A)), but also only the on-board movable body 55k to the under-board movable body 56k. The downward combined effect (FIG. 32(B)) in which the pieces are moved closer to each other may be configured to be executable as an expanded effect when the N reach is expanded to the SP reach. In this case, the jackpot expectation may be changed depending on which movable body effect the face of the main character is formed. Specifically, for example, when the central coalescing effect is executed, SP reach (for example, battle reach) with a higher jackpot expectation is more easily executed than when the downward coalescing effect is executed, It is possible to have a structure in which the jackpot expectation is higher when the combined production is executed and the battle reach is developed than when the downward combined production is executed and the battle reach is developed. According to this structure, the interest in which of the movable body effects the face of the hero character is formed is further increased, and the enjoyment of the game can be expected.

In this modified example, a position (display) that is easily noticeable to the player playing the game by looking at the display unit 50a that displays an effect that suggests whether or not the jackpot game state such as a variable effect is controlled. When the face of the hero character is formed in the center of the portion 50a (when the central uniting effect is executed) and when the face of the hero character is formed in a position that is hard to see (below the display unit 50a) (lower uniting). When the performance is executed), the jackpot expectation level will be different. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the fact that the faces of the protagonist characters are formed in various places, and it is expected that the enjoyment of the game will be improved. By the way, in this modified example, when the face of the main character is formed at a position where the player can easily see the eyes (center of the display unit 50a) (when the central united effect is executed), the eyes of the player are better. The jackpot expectation is higher than when the face of the main character is formed at a position where it is difficult to attach (below the display unit 50a) (when the downward coalescence effect is executed), but the reverse is also possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first starting opening 11 (fixed starting opening) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change, and the second starting opening 12 (variable starting opening in which the ease of entering the game ball can change) However, only one of them may be provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority over the special figure 1 determination process (the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed with priority over the variable display of the special figure 1). The special figure 1 determination process may be prioritized over the special figure 2 determination process (the variable display of the special figure 1 is preferentially performed over the variable display of the special figure 2). In this case, the special drawing 1 lottery may be a lottery that is more advantageous than the special drawing 2 lottery for winning a jackpot.

Further, in the above-mentioned form, the game machine is determined to be shifted to the high-probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot pattern, but based on the passage of a so-called V certain machine (a specific area (V area) in the special winning opening) It may be a gaming machine that controls to a high probability state. Further, in the above-described embodiment, once the gaming machine is controlled to the high-probability state, the gaming machine continues to be controlled to the high-probability state until the start of the next jackpot game (so-called probability variation loop type gaming machine). It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1 type/2 type mixing machine or a honey monotype game machine. That is, the invention described in this specification can be suitably applied to game machines of various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the game machine.

Further, in the above-described 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 arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

Further, in the above-described mode, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronism with the special symbol variable display, but it is not constituted by three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, but 2 It may be configured with a pattern other than three such as one. 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 for both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the image may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 and the sub-control board 120 may be controlled. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in a region other than the game region 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the LED device may be controlled by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control board 100 performs the basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs the basic control relating 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 they may be configured to 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.

Further, all the jackpot gaming states do not have to be the configuration corresponding to the "advantageous gaming state". For example, the jackpot gaming state, which is to be controlled to a high probability state thereafter, corresponds to the “advantageous gaming state”, or the jackpot gaming state in which a relatively large number of prize balls such as 16R can be obtained is “advantageous”. You may make it the structure applicable to a "game state." Further, the "advantageous game state" may be a high-probability state instead of the jackpot game state, or may be a high base state (time saving state). When the "advantageous game state" is a high-probability state or a high base state (time saving state), various effects that are expected to be in the advantageous game state are not limited to effects during the variable display of special symbols. , May be an effect that is performed at another timing, such as an effect during a jackpot game.

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments 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. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A7.

Invention A1:
Determination means for determining whether or not to make an advantageous game state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot game state) (a jackpot determination process by the game control microcomputer 101),
And a performance executing means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of performing a performance using a predetermined performance means including a predetermined display part (50a) and a specific performance element (movable body 55k on board),
The effect execution means,
Displaying effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) on the display unit in a display mode (missing eyes, double eyes) that suggests the result of the determination,
It is possible to execute a specific movement effect (see FIGS. 33 and 34) in which the specific effect element is moved from the first end (lower end 50k) side to the second end (upper end 50j) side of the display unit. And
In accordance with the movement of the specific effect element by the specific movement effect, the effect symbol starts to be seen from the display area (lower display area 50y) closer to the first end than the specific effect element on the display unit. In some cases, the effect symbol may be displayed in a display mode that suggests the result of the determination (see FIGS. 33 and 34), a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the effect symbol gradually becomes visible in a display mode that suggests the result of the determination, in accordance with the movement of the specific effect element, so a novel method of displaying the effect symbol is provided. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine described in Invention A1,
The specific production element is a specific movable body (on-board movable body 55k) capable of moving in front of the display unit.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the effect symbol gradually becomes visible in accordance with the movement of the specific movable body, it is possible to provide a novel method of displaying the effect symbol and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine described in Invention A2,
The effect execution means,
After a predetermined pre-branching effect (see FIGS. 31 and 32), a success effect (display of a success image G63, FIG. 35(A)) suggesting that the advantageous game state is entered, or the advantageous game state is not entered. A specific effect (battle reach) that branches to any result effect of the failure effect (display of failure image G62, FIG. 33A) that suggests that can be displayed on the display unit,
When the specific movement effect is executed, a non-specific movement effect (see FIG. 32) of moving the specific movable body to the first end side of the display unit is performed by the end of the pre-branching effect, and the branching is performed. A game machine characterized by executing the specific movement effect (see FIG. 33B) after the pre-effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific movable body moves to the first end side of the display unit before branching to the success effect or the failure effect, and then the specific movable body moves from the first end side to the second end side. As it moves to the side, the effect design of the display mode that suggests the result of the determination starts to be seen. Therefore, it is possible to stimulate the player's expectation when the specific movable body moves to the first end side of the display unit, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine described in Invention A3,
The effect execution means, as the specific effect, a first specific effect (battle reach, see FIGS. 31 and 32) in which the non-specific movement effect is performed by the end of the pre-branch effect, and the end of the pre-branch effect. A second specific effect (story reach, see FIG. 30) in which the non-specific movement effect is not performed up to now,
A gaming machine characterized in that the expectation for the advantageous game state is higher when the first specific effect is executed than when the second specific effect is executed (see FIG. 29).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is more advantageous when the specific movable body moves to the first end side of the display unit before branching to the success effect or the failure effect, than when it does not move. You can expect to be in a game state. Therefore, it becomes possible to raise interest in whether or not a specific movable body moves before the end of the pre-branching effect, and it is possible to further improve the enjoyment of the game.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine described in Invention A3 or Invention A4,
The effect execution means, after executing the non-specific movement effect, displays the result effect (for example, a failure effect shown in FIG. 33A) on the display unit and then executes the specific movement effect. And a gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, after the result of the specific effect is displayed on the display unit, the effect symbol gradually starts to be seen as the specific movable body moves from the first end side to the second end side. Therefore, it is possible to further emphasize the result of the determination and notify the player.

Invention A6:
A gaming machine described in Invention A5,
The effect execution means,
When the failure effect is executed, while the specific movement effect is executed (see FIG. 33),
When the success effect is executed, the operation pattern is different from the operation pattern of the specific movable body in the specific movement effect (a pattern that separates the upper left design portion 55a and the upper right design portion 55b in the on-board movable body 55k). , A game machine characterized by operating the specific movable body (see FIG. 35).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the movement of the specific movable body is different depending on whether the result of the specific effect is a failure effect or a successful effect, so that the variation of the effect is increased and the interest of the game is improved. It is possible.

Invention A7:
A gaming machine according to invention A5 or invention A6,
The effect execution means displays the effect symbol on the display unit closer to the first end than the specific movable body in response to the movement of the specific movable body by the specific movement production after the failure production. A gaming machine characterized by displaying the effect symbol in a display mode (doublet) suggesting that the advantageous game state is entered, as seen from the area (see FIG. 37).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if the result of the specific effect is a failure effect, the effect pattern is displayed in a display mode that suggests that the advantageous game state is achieved according to the movement of the specific movable body. Sometimes. Therefore, it can be expected that the specific movable body will be in the advantageous game state until the specific movable body moves from the first end side to the second end side, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is an example of a gaming machine, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-184839, it is determined whether or not a jackpot is hit based on a ball entering the starting opening. Based on the result of the determination, the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine described in this document, in order to suggest that the game state is advantageous to the player, in order to suggest that the effect design is stopped and displayed with a doublet, or that the game state is not advantageous to the player. The production design is also displayed in a disjointed manner. However, there is still room for improvement in the method of displaying the effect symbol when suggesting whether or not the game state will be advantageous to the player, in order to improve the interest of the game.

The above-described invention A is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-184839, in which "a specific movement effect in which a specific effect element is moved from the first end side to the second end side of a predetermined display unit". It is possible to execute, and in accordance with the movement of the specific effect element by the specific movement effect, the effect pattern starts to be seen from the display area closer to the first edge than the specific effect element on the display unit, the result of the determination The effect pattern may be displayed in a display mode that suggests "." Thereby, the invention A can solve the problem of "improving the enjoyment of the game through the effect" (the effect can be obtained).

PY1... Pachinko gaming machine 50... Image display device 50a... Display unit 50j... Upper end 50k... Lower end 50x... Upper display area 50y... Lower display area 55k... Board movable body (specific movable body, specific effect element)
101... Game control microcomputer 121... Production control microcomputer EZ1... Left production design EZ2... Medium production design EZ3... Right production design G60... Strip image (specific production element)

Claims (2)

Determination means for determining whether or not to make an advantageous game state advantageous to the player,
A predetermined display unit, and a performance executing unit capable of executing a performance using a predetermined performance unit including a specific movable body capable of moving in front of the display unit ,
The effect execution means,
Displaying the effect design on the display unit in a display mode that suggests the result of the determination,
Through a predetermined pre-branching effect, a specific effect that branches to a result effect that is either a successful effect that suggests that the advantageous game state is reached or a failure effect that does not result in the advantageous game state is the display unit. To display
Executing a non-specific movement effect of moving the specific movable body to the first end side of the display unit before executing the result effect;
Wherein when executing the failure effect as the result of effect after execution of a non-specific mobile effect, at a timing later than the execution timing of the failure effect, the specific movable body, from the first end side of the display unit Performing a specific movement effect of moving to the second end side,
When the success effect is executed as the result effect after the execution of the non-specific movement effect, the specific movable body operates differently from the operation pattern of the specific movement effect at the same timing as the execution timing of the success effect. It is possible to execute a predetermined movable body effect that operates in a pattern ,
According to the movement of the specific movable body by the specific movement effect, the result of the determination is made such that the effect pattern starts to be seen from the display area closer to the first end than the specific movable object in the display section. A gaming machine characterized by displaying the effect design in a suggested display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The effect execution means displays the effect symbol on the display unit closer to the first end than the specific movable body in response to the movement of the specific movable body by the specific movement production after the failure production. A gaming machine, characterized in that the effect symbol may be displayed in a display mode that suggests that the advantageous game state is entered, so that it can be seen from the area.