JP6749654B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined effect may be performed by the effecting means. And, for example, as in Patent Document 1 below, there is a gaming machine that allows a player to select a setting of effects from a plurality of candidates.

JP, 2012-16578, A

By the way, there is room for improvement in the gaming machine in which the setting of the effect can be selected in order to enhance the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to an improvement in the enjoyment of the game through production.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
An effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect using an effect means including a predetermined display means,
A game machine comprising: an operation means through which a player can input an operation,
The effect control means,
When the player is playing a game, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect by the effect means,
The game effects, among the candidates for basic rendering setup and more special effect setting the output including Starring set, being executable on the basis of the presentation settings set,
The effect setting can be changed based on a predetermined selection operation input to the operation means,
When the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, on the display means, a specific display indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting, and among the plurality of special effect settings, as the effect setting may receive the special effect setting display indicating the special effect setting that is currently set at the same time,
During the display of the specific display, it is possible to change the effect setting to the basic effect setting based on a predetermined simple selection operation input to the operation means, which is easier than the selection operation input. It is a game machine.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to an improvement in the enjoyment of the game through 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 an example of operation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of customer waiting production. It is explanatory drawing shown about the setting change of a character mode. It is explanatory drawing shown about the image in selection which concerns on the setting change of a character mode. It is an explanatory view showing a specific standby effect (simple initialization standby effect). It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flow chart of processing at the time of power-on. It is a flow chart of main side timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a starting opening sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors product processing. It is a flow chart of power failure monitoring processing. It is a flow chart of sub-control main processing. It is a flow chart of reception interruption 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 flow chart of received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart of variation production start processing. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting effect process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting effect process. It is a flow chart of character mode selection processing. It is a flowchart of a simple character mode selection process. It is a flowchart of a normal character mode selection process. It is a figure for explaining the example of a change which can select production settings about an enemy character.

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. Note that 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, thereby omitting the name of the information, the signal, the physical quantity, the member, or the like for the symbol or code. 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, which will be 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. 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. It suffices that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

A handle 72k that can be rotated to shoot 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 strength) 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, on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, a select button 42 is provided next to the normal button 40. The select button 42 is, for example, a cross key that enables selection in four directions (up, down, left, and right).

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 composed of a transparent synthetic resin plate. 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 13 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.

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") That is) and the special display of the special figure 1 is a trigger. 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. 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") That is) and the special display of the special figure 2 is a trigger. 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 that 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, 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. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game 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 down 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 winning opening can be appropriately set.

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 figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure (an example of an identification symbol), and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure 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 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 there is a winning (ball entry) of a game ball 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, etc. 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 (special figure 2 hold number). Can set an upper limit (for example, four). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. 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. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of public figure reservations that can be stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 106 (number of public figure reservations). 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. 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. Note that the image display device 50 is another display device such as one configured by a plurality of liquid crystal displays or one configured by an EL (electro luminescence) display as long as it can display an image. May be.

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, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 drives, the under-board movable body 56k moves up (up). To do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered board movable body 55k or the raised board movable body 56k, which makes the image display device 50 difficult to visually recognize.

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 sound control circuit 161, which will be described later, as a production control unit (sub control unit) that controls production. 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 power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like, and also supplies necessary 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 powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on/off the power switch 191, the power can be turned on/off. 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 has a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 in which programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game are stored, 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 the electric power when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is supplied with electric power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 is provided. 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 pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered 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, letters, 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 about 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, a special button detection switch 41a, and a select button detection switch 42a. 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. The select button detection switch 42a detects that the select button 42 has been pressed (specifically, one of the up, down, left, and right directions has been pressed in the direction). Each of the detection switches 40a, 41a, 42a outputs a signal according to the detection 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 effect 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 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 normal 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 fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, as the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (used in the 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.

Each public figure variation pattern determination table stores one public figure variation pattern, which is the result of the public figure variation pattern determination, for each public figure that is stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can change the normal figure fluctuation time in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, for the variable display of the public figure when the general figure of the lost figure (the lost figure) is stopped and displayed, the figure variation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In the variable display of the universal figure when the display is stopped, the universal figure variation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, 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 normal 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 variation time corresponding to the universal figure variation 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 chew 12D is opened for the first opening time (the time when it is difficult to put the game ball into the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game". Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric Chu 12D is played only for the second opening time longer than the first opening time (the time when it is easy to put the game ball into the electric Chu 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)). 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 launched game ball wins the second starting opening 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b variably displays the special figure 2 (variable display and then stop 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, the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the gaming ball in the second starting opening 12 is "establishment of the second starting condition". That. Further, "establishment of the first start condition" and "establishment of the second start condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the start condition". In addition, 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 jackpot random numbers), jackpot 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 jackpot that is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed. 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 jackpot symbol type determination is caused (the jackpot symbol type determination is generated). It is associated with the type of the opened starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing 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, the jackpot symbol type random number is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. The distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol types can be changed as appropriate. 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 the non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in the 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 is 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 (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the starting mouth of the winning combination caused by the special figure variation pattern determination. It is 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 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation 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 fluctuation pattern judgment table (time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table). The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table may not be divided for each game state.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the 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 Special figure 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. R.

In addition, 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 contents 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, the SP jackpot and the SP loss variation are collectively referred to as SP variation.

In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the big hit that the special figure fluctuation production ends immediately after the reach is called "reach immediate big hit fluctuation". On the other hand, a special figure variation pattern related to a loss in which the special figure variation production ends immediately after the reach is called “immediate loss 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, the determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type random number determination of which jackpot symbol type is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special 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. 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 10th round game is referred to as "10 round (10R)".

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, The type and opening time of each special winning opening to be opened, the time to be closed until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time) are included. 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 is ended.

The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 11B), and the jackpot game B is the 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 enter the game ball into 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 causes the game ball to be specified in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of making the vehicle enter 16.

In addition, during the big hit game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as "V passage"). The jackpot to be done is called "V long jackpot", and the jackpot in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the sorting member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the specific area 16 of the game ball. 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 to switch to the high-probability state with V passage or with the type of jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined 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 of digesting the special figure reservation becomes faster, 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. 9B). 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, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (eg, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time saving state (eg, 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 is longer than in the non-time saving state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 12 frequently. That is, the time saving state is a ball entry support state in which entry by the electric power tube 12D is supported. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, increases. 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 owned. 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, compared to the non-time saving state, it is easier to win the winning, the general figure variation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is 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. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state may not be such that 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. R. 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 described here is a category of effects (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 change effect and is in a standby state (customer waiting state) in which no special figure variation effect is performed. When the customer waiting effect mode is set, a customer waiting effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a standby effect) is performed. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(A-1), a selection standby image G200 on the display unit 50a that provides guidance for performing settings (volume adjustment, etc.) related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The setting related to the effect includes the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52. In addition, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a and the like may be included. Further, as shown in FIG. 16(A-2), a demo movie image G203 or the like different from the selection standby image G200 may be displayed. The demo movie image G203 is an image that can be rendered using the characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 such as the protagonist of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 appearing. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in the customer waiting production mode and to make the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stand out in the installed gaming hall.

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. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. 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. Further, a high-probability low-base 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 (time saving background image G106) representing the sky 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 in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or a right prompting for "right hit". 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 types 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 using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to continue performing other effects even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

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 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. 18(C-2), it is stopped in a stop mode suggesting a big hit (so-called doublet). 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.

Further, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggesting a loss, the variability when the reach is not established is called "non-reach variability", and the variability when the reach is established is called "reach variability". .. 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 (SP reach background image G113) 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 suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character (ally character) wins the battle and stands up) is shown, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggest a big hit (so-called). Stops with a doublet). 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. 19C-2, an effect suggesting the loss (for example, when the enemy character is in a battle) 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) 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 In addition, 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”. In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “miss”, and 30% when the result of the jackpot determination is “jack”. It is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. 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 icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

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. Further, 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. Then, 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 notified that the number of special figure 1 hold 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. 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.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40, the special button 41, or the like as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect for causing the player to operate the normal button 40, the special button 41, and the like, 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 with the passage of 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. Further, here, the operation effect using the special button 41 is described in detail, but in the button SU reach, which is one of SP reach, the operation effect using the normal button 40 is executed.

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 the special figure 1 hold 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. 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, it is not limited to the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to appropriately change or add.

4-5. Customer waiting effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform the customer waiting effect when the customer waiting effect mode is set. The customer waiting effect may be performed before the special figure change is started after the power is turned on, or when the next special figure change is not started for a predetermined time after the special figure change. The customer waiting effect may be performed as shown in FIG. 23, for example, when the next special figure change after the special figure change has not been performed for a predetermined time.

FIG. 23(A) shows a state (symbol stop image GZT) in which the stop display of the effect symbol EZ in the special figure variation effect is performed in the daytime normal background image G102 on the display unit 50a. In the upper left area, the small symbol KZ is also stopped and displayed. This symbol stop image GZT is an image that can suggest the result of the jackpot determination, and is an image that may be displayed at the end of the special figure variation effect. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment has a specification that allows the player to set the settings relating to the effect that is performed in accordance with the special figure variation. Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the character mode, which is the setting related to the characters appearing in the effect, among the settings related to the effect. A character mode display KH that displays the currently set character mode is displayed below the display unit 50a. This character mode display KH allows the player to know which mode the current character mode is. The character mode display KH may be displayed not only in the symbol stop image GZT but also during the special figure variation effect. In the example of FIG. 23(A), the character mode display KH indicates that it is set to the first character mode, which is one of the plurality of character modes. In the present embodiment, the character mode relating to the setting of the character is the setting relating to the effect as in the effect mode according to FIG.

FIG. 23B shows a state in which the selection standby image G200 is displayed. The selection standby image G200 is a standby image indicating that if the normal button 40 is pressed, the display shifts to an image in which the character mode can be set. The selection standby image G200 is also a standby image indicating that the set volume can be changed by pressing the left direction button or the right direction button of the select button 42. Further, in the selection standby image G200, the effect symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ that are stopped and displayed, and the character mode display KH are also shown. That is, in the selection standby image G200, in addition to the symbol stop image GZT, an image showing that the setting related to the effect can be changed by a button operation is displayed. Specifically, the selection standby image G200 is displayed in such a manner as to overlap with the front surface of the symbol stop image GZT to show that the setting related to the effect can be changed by a button operation.

FIG. 23C shows a state in which the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed. The hall code corresponding image G201 is a standby image showing the main character and the name of the game arcade corresponding to the hall code information. The hall code information is information that can be displayed by inputting a predetermined number of digits corresponding to each game hall.

FIG. 23D shows a state in which the newly registered image G202 is displayed. The new registration image G202 is a standby image that prompts new registration to use the mobile terminal linking function. In this newly registered image G202, a two-dimensional code is displayed on the right side. Therefore, if the displayed two-dimensional code is read by the mobile terminal, it is possible to immediately access the Internet site showing the related information of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Then, if necessary information is entered on the Internet site, new registration can be completed. If the new registration is not completed, the password will not be issued on the Internet site showing the related information of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

FIG. 23(E) shows a state in which the demo movie image G203 is displayed. The demo movie image G203 of this embodiment is a standby image showing the battle between the main character and the enemy character in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. This demo movie image G203 can appropriately appeal the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to a player who is wondering which gaming machine to play in the gaming hall.

Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, when the special figure variation effect is finished and the stop display of the effect symbol EZ continues for a predetermined time (FIG. 23(A)), the selection standby image G200 is displayed ( FIG. 23(B)). When the selection standby image G200 is displayed for a predetermined time, the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed next (FIG. 23(C)). Further, when the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed for a predetermined time, the newly registered image G202 is displayed next (FIG. 23(D)). In addition, when the newly registered image G202 is displayed for a predetermined time, the demo movie image G203 is displayed next (FIG. 23(E)). Then, when the demo movie image G203 is displayed for a predetermined time, the selection standby image G200 is then displayed (FIG. 23(B)).

That is, as shown in FIG. 23, in the customer waiting effect of the present embodiment, the selection waiting effect capable of displaying the selection waiting image G200 and the hall code capable of displaying the hall code corresponding image G201 in a period in which the special figure change is not performed. It is possible to repeatedly execute the corresponding standby effect, the newly registered standby effect capable of displaying the newly registered image G202, and the demo movie standby effect capable of displaying the demo movie image G203 in this order. Repeating the selection standby effect, the hall code corresponding standby effect, the new registration standby effect, and the demo movie standby effect in this order may be referred to as a customer wait loop effect. It should be noted that when the special figure fluctuation is started during the customer waiting effect, the customer waiting effect can be ended and the special figure fluctuation effect (game effect) can be executed.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the setting of the character mode. FIG. 24A shows a state in which the selection waiting image G200 is displayed in the customer waiting effect. Further, in the example of FIG. 24(A), as shown in the character mode display KH, the character mode that is the setting related to the effect is set to the first character mode. Then, based on the pressing operation of the normal button 40 in the state of FIG. 24(A), the selected image GS1 shown in FIG. 24(B) is displayed. In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to displaying the selection standby image G200, even when the normal button 40 is pressed while the hall code corresponding image G201, the newly registered image G202, and the demo movie image G203 are displayed, the selected image is displayed. GS1 can be displayed.

In this embodiment, there are three settable character modes (first character mode, second character mode, third character mode). The character modes that can be selected from the first character mode, the second character mode, and the third character mode are settings related to the ally character. Then, when the selected image GS1 is displayed, it is possible to select and set one character mode from the first character mode, the second character mode, and the third character mode by a predetermined button operation. is there. If "end" is selected instead of the character mode, the selected image GS1 is not displayed and the selected standby image G200 is displayed without changing the character mode.

When any character mode is selected in the selected image GS1, a selection end screen GS2 shown in FIG. 24(C) is displayed. The selection end screen GS2 indicates that the character mode has been set to the selected mode. The example of FIG. 24C shows a state in which the setting has been changed to the second character mode.

FIG. 25 shows details of the selected image GS1. As shown in FIG. 25, the selected image GS1 includes a first character area F1 indicating the first character mode, a second character area F2 indicating the second character mode, and a third character area F3 indicating the third character mode. It is provided. When the character mode is set, the left button or the right button of the select button 42 is operated to move the cursor K to a region indicating a desired character mode, and the normal button 40 is operated to determine the character mode. Also, an end area EN indicating “end” is provided as an option when the character mode is not changed. The initial position of the cursor K when the selected image GS1 is displayed is the first character area F1 indicating the first character mode, which is the initial setting of the character mode.

In the first character area F1, the second character area F2, and the third character area F3, ally characters corresponding to the respective character modes are shown. Then, in the present embodiment, in the battle effect as the SP reach exclusive effect, the teammate character corresponding to the set character mode battles with the enemy character. As a result, in this embodiment, it is possible to select a favorite ally character and play the game. In this embodiment, as described above, the initial setting of the character mode is the first character mode. Therefore, the second character mode and the third character mode are special settings different from the initial settings and are special character modes.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can also perform a specific waiting effect as a customer waiting effect in a mode different from the above-mentioned customer waiting effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the character mode can be set to the first character mode which is the initial setting and the special character mode other than that. Then, the specific standby effect may be performed when the character mode is set to the special character mode.

The specific standby effect will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 26(A), a symbol stop image GZT is shown. In the example of FIG. 26A, as shown in the character mode display KH, the character mode is set to the second character mode which is the special character mode. In this way, when the specific standby effect is performed in the state where the special character mode is set, the specific display GT is displayed as shown in FIG. 26(B). The specific display GT is displayed so as to overlap the front surface of the symbol stop image GZT.

The specific display GT includes a special character mode display GT1 and a character mode initialization display GT2. The special character mode display GT1 is a display that can indicate that the character mode is set to the special character mode. That is, the special character mode display GT1 is a display that can indicate that the character mode is not the initial setting.

The character mode initialization display GT2 is a display that allows selection to initialize the character mode set in the special character mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26B, the character mode initialization display GT2 is displayed with a display asking whether or not to initialize the character mode and "Yes" indicating that initialization is executed. An initialization option display GY, a maintenance option display GN represented by “No” indicating that the special character mode is maintained, and a display showing a selection method using the select button 42 and the normal button 40 are displayed. That is, the character mode initialization display GT2 is provided with an initialization option display GY which is an option for changing the character mode to the initial setting and a maintenance option display GN which is an option for maintaining the character mode in the special character mode. There is.

Then, in the specific standby effect in which the character mode initialization display GT2 is displayed, the cursor K is moved to the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN by operating the left direction button or the right direction button of the select button 42. It can be determined by operating the normal button 40. When the initialization option display GY is selected, the character mode is changed to the first character mode which is the initial setting. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26C, an initialization completed image GU indicating that the character mode has been initialized is displayed. Further, with the initialization of the character mode, the character mode display KH switches to a display showing the first character mode. It should be noted that when the maintenance option display GN is selected, the display may shift to the customer waiting loop effect without performing any special display.

That is, the specific standby effect for displaying the specific display GT is a simple initialization standby effect that indicates that the character mode is not the initial setting mode and that the setting can be easily changed to the initial setting character mode. Therefore, hereinafter, the specific standby effect may be referred to as a simple initialization standby effect, and the image displayed in the simple initialization standby effect may be referred to as a simple initialization image GKS. The initial position of the cursor K when the character mode initialization display GT2 is displayed is the initialization option display GY for changing the character mode to the first character mode which is the initial setting.

5. Game control by game control microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 34. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided in the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 27 from the game ROM 103.

[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. 27 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) described later is 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 various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B) 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 processing (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. That is, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main-side timer interrupt process (S005) ends, until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) starts, various kinds of normal symbols/special symbol main random number updating process (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 permission (S004) is performed.

[2. Power-on processing]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the power-on process (S001), permission setting for access to the game RAM 104 is first made (S011). As a result, it becomes possible to write and read information to and from the gaming RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 119 has been operated (ON or not) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 119 is ON (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), then it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power failure flag is a flag that indicates the occurrence of power failure, and is a flag that is turned on in a power failure monitoring process (see FIG. 34) described later.

If the power-off flag is not ON (NO at S013), the power may not have been shut off normally, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power-off flag is ON (YES in S013), a checksum is calculated (S014) and this is compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power interruption (see step S2802 in FIG. 34) (step S2802). S015). The checksum is a sum calculated by regarding the game information stored in the game RAM 104 as a numerical value. If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are not normal, and the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

In step S016, setting management of the work area of the game RAM 104 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, the power recovery time information is read from the game ROM 103, and this power recovery time information is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S021.

On the other hand, in step S018, all the game information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared (S018). After that, the game control microcomputer 101 initializes the work area of the game RAM 104 (S019). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a RAM clear notification command for notifying the sub control board 120 that the RAM has been cleared (S020), and proceeds to step S021.

In step S021, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a process of setting a power-on command. In this processing, a power-on command to be output to the sub control board 120 is set after a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. Specifically, a predetermined time until the power-on command is output is set in the timer, and the subtraction of the time set in the timer is started. Then, when the value of the subtracted timer becomes "0", it means that the predetermined time has elapsed, so the power-on command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the game RAM 104. As a result, the set power-on command is output to the sub control board 120 in an output process (S101) described later. After the power-on command setting process (S021), in step S022, as other initial settings, for example, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. Finish the process.

[3. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, 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, takes in a detection signal from a lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays the game as 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), the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

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

Following the special operation process (S106), a specific region sensor detection process (S107) is performed. In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), it is determined whether or not the specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball, and if it is within a predetermined V effective period, the V flag is turned ON. The V effective period is a period set in step S2206 in the special electric auditors product processing (see FIG. 33) described later. In the game state setting process (step S2221) in this special electric auditors product process, if the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON. Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to a high probability state.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power-off monitoring process (S108), which will be described later, and further executes another process (S109) to end the main timer interrupt process (S005). As other processing (S109), the timer provided in the game RAM 104 is updated. In addition, as other processing (S109), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with winning of a 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. 27), and the interrupt pulse is input. (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.

[3-1. Starting port sensor detection processing]
In the starting opening sensor detection process (S104), as shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a (S201). .. If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), a gate passage process (S202) is performed. In the gate passage process, the number of ordinary symbols holding ball (the number of ordinary figures held, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of ordinary figures held in the game RAM 104) is not more than 4 While adding "1" to the number of reserved balls, the universal figure-related random number is acquired, and the value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol reserved balls in the universal figure reservation storage unit 106 of the game RAM 104. .. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), it passes through the gate passage process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been won in the second starting opening 12, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 12a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting opening 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting opening 12 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the game RAM 104) has reached 4 (the upper limit number). (S204). If the special map 2 number of reserved balls has reached 4 (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of special map 2 reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S204), Figure 1 1 is added to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 relation random number acquisition process (S206), each value of the special symbol random number, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number and the special symbol fluctuation pattern random number relating to the special symbol 2 is acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 8B). A numerical value group is acquired), and the obtained random number values are stored in the storage area of the special figure 2 pending storage section 105b corresponding to the current special figure 2 pending storage number of the special figure 2 pending storage section 105b.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball has been won in the first starting opening 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting opening sensor 11a (S209). If no game ball has been won in the first starting opening 11 (NO in S209), the process ends, but if a game ball has been won in the first starting opening 11 (YES in S209), the special map 1 is reserved. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure reservation, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure reservation provided in the game RAM 104) has reached 4 (upper limit number) ( S210). If the special map 1 number of reserved balls has reached 4 (YES in S210), the process ends, but if the special map 1 number of reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S210), the special map "1" is added to the number of 1 reserved balls (S211).

Then, the special figure 1-related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 relational random number acquisition process (S212), as in the special figure 2 relational random number acquisition process (S206), the special symbol random number, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number and the special symbol fluctuation pattern random number relating to the special symbol 1 Of each of the random numbers (that is, the random number group shown in FIG. 8B is acquired), and the obtained random numbers are used in the special map 1 storage unit 105a in accordance with the current special map 1 number of reserved balls. 1 Stored in the storage area of the reserved storage unit 105a.

[3-2. 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 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 determination 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.

[3-3. Special action processing]
In the special operation processing (S106), as shown in FIG. 31, the processing relating to the special figure display 81 and the special winning device (the first special winning device 14D and the second special winning device 15D) is divided into four stages, and these processes are performed. "Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. When the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1302), and the "special operation status" is "2". In the case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), the special symbol changing process (S1304) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305) The special symbol determination process (S1306) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4" (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), the special electric auditors product process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

In the special symbol standby process (S1302), the random number value such as the jackpot random number acquired in the starting port sensor detection process (see FIG. 30) is determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 10, 11, and 12). .. Then, the variable display of the special symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is started, and the special operation status is set to "2". The special symbol waiting process (S1302) will be described in detail later.

In the special symbol variation process (S1304), it is determined whether the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and when it has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the variation stop command is set in the output buffer to set the special operation status. Set to "3".

In the special symbol determination process (S1306), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is the big hit symbol, and if it is the big hit symbol, the special operation status is set to "4" to execute the special electric auditors product process. .. At this time, the jackpot opening command is set in the output buffer. If it is not a big hit symbol, the special operation status is set to "1" to execute the special symbol waiting process again. In the special symbol determination process (S1306), in order to manage the control period in the high probability state, if the probability variation flag is ON, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 and the probability variation flag is turned OFF if it becomes "0". To do. Further, in order to manage the control period of the time saving state (that is, the high base state), if the time saving flag is ON, the value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1 and if it becomes “0”, the time saving flag is turned OFF. When the special operation status is set to "4", if the probability variation flag or the time saving flag is ON, it is returned to OFF. In other words, during the big hit game, it is controlled to a low accurate low base state.

In the special electric auditors product processing (S1307), the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 19) according to the type of the winning jackpot. Play jackpot game (special game). The special electric auditor product processing (S1307) will be described in detail later.

[3-3-1. Special symbol waiting process]
In the special symbol standby process (S1302), as shown in FIG. 32, first, it is determined whether or not the number of holding balls of the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of holding balls of special figure 2) is "0" (S1401). ). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting opening 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1407). If the special map 1 number of reserved balls is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting opening 11 is not stored, the customer It is determined whether or not the waiting waiting flag is ON (S1415), and if it is ON, this processing ends, and if it is not ON, a customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1416) and the customer waiting waiting flag is turned ON. Yes (S1417).

In step S1401, if the special figure 2 number of reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1401), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group obtained due to the winning of the second starting opening 12 (reserved information of special figure 2 ) Is more than one, the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1402) and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403) are performed.

In the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the jackpot random number value is read, and the jackpot determination is made based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) according to the current gaming state. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the hit type random number value is read and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table (see FIG. 10B). Then, the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the hit type is set in the special figure buffer provided in the game RAM 104. If the result of the hit determination is “miss”, the special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the lost symbol is set in the special symbol buffer.

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), the fluctuation pattern random value is read and the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12). In this process, if the result of the above-mentioned hit/miss judgment is “miss”, the reach random number value is read and the reach change variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination table (see FIG. 10C). Or whether to use the variation pattern of loss without reach.

As shown in FIG. 12, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Further, when the reach is reached, it is also determined whether the reach is the normal reach or the super reach (SP reach) (see the remarks column in FIG. 12). The SP reach is a reach in which the variation time after the reach is longer than that in the normal reach, and the distribution ratio of the table is set so that the expected degree of winning (the degree of expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than that of the normal reach. In this embodiment, the SP reach is progressively executed through the normal reach.

Returning to FIG. 32, following the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403), the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball count by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 pending storage section 105b is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current position, and at the same time it corresponds to the fourth pending number in the special figure 2 pending storage section 105b. The storage area (the storage area farthest from the side to be read) is cleared (S1405). In this way, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it is reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. The fluctuation start command (also called the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402). The information and the information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403) (information including information on the variation time) are included. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the customer waiting standby flag is ON (S1413), and if it is ON, turns off the customer waiting standby flag (S1414) and finishes this processing, and if not ON This process ends without executing S1414.

Further, when the special map 2 number of reserved balls is "0" but the special map 1 number of reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reserved information of the special map 2, but 1 If there is more than one memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the starting opening 11 (holding information of special figure 1), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure 1 fluctuation A pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Since the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) is the same as the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1402), description thereof will be omitted. Further, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1409) is the same processing as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403), and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the special figure 1 number of reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 pending storage section 105a is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current position, and the fourth pending order in the special figure 1 pending storage section 105a is supported. The storage area to be used (the storage area farthest from the side to be read) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it is reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. The fluctuation start command (also called the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408). The information and the information of the variation pattern set in the special pattern 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1409) (information including the variation time information) are included. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the customer waiting standby flag is ON (S1413), and if it is ON, turns off the customer waiting standby flag (S1414) and finishes this processing, and if not ON This process ends without executing S1414.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the completion of the second special figure reservation is executed prior to the completion of the first special figure reservation. Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure reservation is easier to win the jackpot, which is more profitable for the player, than the lottery based on the first special figure reservation.

[3-3-2. Special electric accessory processing]
In the special electric auditors product processing (S1307), first, as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the jackpot device (the first jackpot device 14D and the second jackpot device 15D) is all finished in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), whether or not the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) is open (that is, whether or not the special winning device is open). Is determined (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether it is time to open the special winning opening (first big winning opening 14 or second big winning opening 15), that is, the opening time of the big hit has passed and the first time. It is determined whether the opening start time in the round game has been reached, or whether the opening start time has been reached after the interval time (closing time) until the once closed big winning opening is opened again (S2203 ).

If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (S2204). Then, if it is not the V long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207, but if it is the V long jackpot, it is determined whether it is the timing to start the 16th round for opening the second special winning opening 15 (S2205). If it is not the timing to start the 16th round (NO in S2205), the process directly proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 16th round (YES in S2205), the V valid period setting process (S2206) is performed.

In the V valid period setting process (S2206), during the opening of the second special winning opening 15 in the 16th round of the V long jackpot and for several seconds after the second special winning opening 15 is closed, the specific area sensor 16a plays It is set to the V valid period in which the detection is determined to be valid. In addition, in this embodiment, the period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not executed) is set as the V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is determined to be invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is valid means that the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a. To determine that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is detected. It should be noted that the V valid period includes a few seconds after the second special winning opening 15 is closed, because a game ball may be won in the second special winning opening 15 immediately before the second special winning opening 15 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

That is, in the present embodiment, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 16) is detected during the V effective period, and the V flag is detected when the V passage is detected outside the V effective period (during the V invalid period). Is not turned on. By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the V passage due to the fraudulent act, that is, is not controlled to the high probability state.

In step S2207, the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) is opened according to the opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit. The distribution member 16k has always moved in a constant motion since the start of the 16th round game. In the V long jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), in the 16th round, the VAT opening/closing member 15k is opened so that the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 15 can pass the specific area 16 with a margin. On the other hand, in the V short jackpot opening pattern (V short opening pattern), the VAT opening/closing member 15k is opened so that it is almost impossible to win the second big winning opening 15 in the 16th round. Further, in the V short opening pattern, even if the game ball can win the second special winning opening 15, the VAT opening/closing member 15k is opened with respect to the operation of the distribution member 16k so that it cannot pass through the specific area 16. Timing is set.

In subsequent step S2208, round designation command transmission determination processing is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination processing (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the special winning opening in step S2207 is the first opening in one round game. A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. In this embodiment, the special winning opening is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, the round designation command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 33), if the special winning opening (first special winning opening 14 or second special winning opening 15) is open (YES in S2202), the closing condition of the special winning opening It is determined whether or not is satisfied (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings to the special winning opening in the round game has reached the specified maximum number of winnings (eight per round in this embodiment), or the time to close the special winning opening. It means that one of the things that has been reached (that is, that a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 14) has elapsed since the special winning opening was opened) is satisfied. Then, if the conditions for closing the special winning opening are not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process is ended.

On the other hand, when the condition for closing the special winning opening is satisfied (YES in S2209), the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) is closed (closed) ( S2210). When one round game is completed by closing the step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and whether or not the value of the round counter is "0". A determination is made (S2213). If it is not "0" (NO in S2213), the process is finished as it is to start the next round game. The round counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of the round game, and is set to "16" at the start of execution of the jackpot game.

On the other hand, if the value of the round counter is “0” in step S2213 (YES in S2213), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started ( S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether the jackpot ending time has passed (S2217), and the ending time has passed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2220). As a result, in the next main-side timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) will be executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 31). After that, the game state setting process (S2221) is performed, and this process ends.

In the game state setting process (S2221), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON, and if it is ON, the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are turned ON, and the V flag is turned OFF. Then, "160" is set to the probability variation counter and the time saving counter. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a highly accurate and high base state. On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON, the time saving flag is turned ON and "100" is set in the time saving counter. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a low accurate high base state.

[3-4. Power interruption monitoring processing]
In the power-off monitoring process (S108), as shown in FIG. 34, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2801), and if there is no input (NO in S2801), the process ends. The power-off signal is a signal input to the game control microcomputer 101 when the power source voltage starts to drop due to power interruption. If the power-off signal is input in step S2801 (YES in S2801), the checksum is calculated and stored in the predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S2802), and the power-off flag is turned on (S2803), and thereafter. Performs loop processing without returning to the main timer interrupt processing (FIG. 29).

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, effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 45. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the production control microcomputer 121 are provided in the production RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 35 from the effect ROM 123.

[1. Sub control main processing]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed. Then, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003) and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4001), that is, if the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normally maintained, then the RAM clear notification command is received. It is determined whether or not (S4011). If the RAM clear notification command is received (YES in S4011), the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 has been cleared. Therefore, the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is cleared (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4011), the process proceeds to step S4004 without clearing the effect RAM 124. If the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. Moreover, these steps are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, a random number update process is executed (S4005). In the random number update processing (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. In addition, in the random number for effect determination, the random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, the random number for the notice effect determination for determining the various notice effects, and the effect symbol determination for determining the stop mode of the effect symbol There are random numbers for use. The method of updating the random number may be the same as the method of updating the random number 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 (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). 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 uses the image display device 50 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (effect symbol variation effect, jackpot effect accompanying the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), customer waiting effect, etc. ) Is executed. Note that the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161, and the frame lamp 53 and the board via the lamp control circuit 151 in accordance with execution of various effects by the image control board 140. The lamp 54 is caused to emit light (various light emission effects by light emission are performed), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are activated (various movable object effects are performed). In this way, various effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, prefetch effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode, control of character mode, etc.) are realized. The production control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[2. Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned on, that is, when the strobe signal sent from the main control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121, another interrupt is performed. This is a process executed prior to the process (S4009, S4010). As shown in FIG. 36, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101).

[3.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 120. As shown in FIG. 37, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the normal button detection switch 40a, the special button detection switch 41a, and the select button detection switch 42a.

Then, a lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created by the lamp process (S4306) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process, which will be described later, or another process is performed in order to make the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. Output to the circuit 151. That is, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control processing (S4203), drive data (data for driving the movable devices 55, 56, 58) is created or output in order to drive each movable device 55, 56, 58 at a timing suitable for the performance. To do. That is, the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and the process is finished.

[4. 10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. As shown in FIG. 38, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301) and a customer waiting effect process (S4302) described later are sequentially performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process of storing the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process in the effect RAM 124 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process is performed (S4303). Subsequently, a switch process (S4304) and a set volume change process (S4305) are performed. The switch process (S4304) is a process of setting the display content of the display unit 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, and the set volume change process (S4305) is output from the speaker 52. This is a process for setting the loudness of the sound to be played.

After that, a lamp process (S4306) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4306), lamp data (data for controlling light emission of the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53) is created, and time management of light emission effect is performed. Then, a voice control process (S4307) is performed. In the voice control process (S4307), voice data (data for controlling the voice output from the speaker 52) is created, output to the voice control circuit 161, and time management of voice effect is performed. As a result, a sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 52 at the set volume.

Next, a character mode selection process (S4308) described later is performed. The character mode selection process (S4308) is mainly a process of changing the setting of the character mode of the special figure variation effect. Further, in the character mode selection processing (S4308), in addition to changing the setting of the character mode, a predetermined determination regarding the display of the simplified initialization image GKS may be performed.

Then, other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4309), and the present processing ends.

[4-1. Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 39, in the received command analysis processing (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the main control board 100 (S4401), and if received, it will be described later. The variable effect start process (S4402) is performed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4403), and if it has received the fluctuation effect end processing (S4404). In the fluctuation effect ending process (S4404), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation effect ending command for ending the fluctuation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The image control board 140 that has received the variation effect end command definitely displays the effect symbol EZ in a stopped state (that is, displays it in a state where the variation speed is zero). It should be noted that the definite stop display of the effect symbol EZ is referred to as a definite stop, and the timing of the definite stop is referred to as a time of symbol definite.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4405), and if it has received, an opening effect selection process (S4406). In the opening effect selection process (S4406), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designating command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4407), and performs the round effect selection processing (S4408) even if the command is received. In the round effect selection process (S4408), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the round effect (open game effect) to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the main control board 100 (S4409), and if it is received, an ending effect selection process (S4410) is performed. In the ending effect selection process (S4410), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4411). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S4414. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, the customer waiting timer is set to the first waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) (S4412), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "1" ( S4413), and proceeds to step S4414. Here, the customer waiting timer refers to various images sequentially displayed as a customer waiting effect (selection waiting image G200, hole code corresponding image G201, newly registered image G202, demo movie image G203, specific display GT, see FIG. 23 and FIG. 26. ) Is a counter that measures the display timing of. The period from the reception of the customer waiting command by the sub control board 120 to the reception of the next fluctuation start command (that is, the period when the customer waiting standby flag is ON in the main control board 100) is called the customer waiting state.

The customer waiting flag is a flag indicating a stage in a customer waiting state. More specifically, as shown in the table in FIG. 41, if the customer waiting flag is "0", it means that the customer is not in a customer waiting state (that is, not waiting for a customer). Further, if the customer waiting flag is "1", it indicates that it is the stage (that is, the stage where the customer waiting state is started) displaying the design stop image GZT in which the effect design EZ is completely stopped. If the customer waiting flag is "2", it means that the selection waiting image G200 is being displayed. If the customer waiting flag is "3", it means that the hall code corresponding image G201 is being displayed. If the customer waiting flag is "4", it means that the newly registered image G202 is being displayed. If the customer waiting flag is "5", it means that the demo movie image G203 is being displayed. If the customer waiting flag is “6”, it indicates that the simplified initialization image GKS (specific display GT) is being displayed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the V passage command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4414), and if it has received, the V passage notification effect start processing (S4415). In the V passage notification effect start processing (S4415), a V passage notification effect start command for starting the V passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The V passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there is a V passage (passage to the specific area 16). In the present embodiment, it is an effect of displaying a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image showing the character "V") on the display unit 50a. The display of the character image of "V" as the V passage notification effect is performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 that controls to the high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 16 as the notification of the transition to the high probability state. It also has meaning. Note that the V passage notification effect may be in another form such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 52.

Subsequently, as another process (S4416), a process based on a received command other than the above commands (for example, a game state status value indicating the current game state is set based on a game state designation command to grasp the game state is set. Processing, etc.) to finish the received command analysis processing.

[4-1-1. Variation production start processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the fluctuating effect start processing (S4402), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the fluctuating start command (S5001). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the fluctuation pattern selection process (steps S1403 and S1409 in FIG. 32). The variation pattern information includes symbol information for designating symbols as the determination result of the jackpot determination process of Toku-zu 1 or Toku-zu 2 (see FIG. 10). Note that the symbol information and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 121 here can be appropriately used in the processes executed thereafter.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the effect symbol EZ to be finally stopped and displayed in the effect symbol variation effect (S5002). Specifically, while obtaining a random number for effect symbol determination, from a plurality of tables that are classified according to the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol lottery and the presence of reach, a fluctuation start command One of the tables is selected on the basis of the analysis result of No. 1, and the effect design is selected by determining the obtained random number for effect design determination using the selected table. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols EZ finally stopped and displayed (for example, “2.2.2”) is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a variable effect pattern (S5003). Specifically, the random number for determining the variation effect pattern is acquired, and the analysis result of the variation start command is selected from the plurality of tables classified according to the type of the variation pattern (see FIGS. 11 and 12). One table is selected based on the selected table, and the variation table is selected by using the selected table to determine the acquired random number for determining the variation pattern. Thus, for example, in addition to the type of reach (whether normal reach or SP reach is performed) and the number of pseudo-relations, which effect is to be executed when a plurality of effects belonging to SP reach are provided is included. The details of the variable effect are determined. In other words, if the variable effect pattern is determined, the effect time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect symbol EZ, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the operation effect (effect using the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc.) Details of the content of the variable effect including the content of the operation effect, the effect development configuration, the type of the background of the effect pattern, and the like will be determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a notice effect (S5004). Specifically, while obtaining the random number for the notice effect determination, from the multiple tables that are classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence of reach, one table based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. By selecting, and using the selected table, the acquired random number for determining the notice effect is determined to select the notice effect. As a result, the contents of the notice effect such as so-called step-up notice effect and chance-up notice effect are determined.

Then, a variation effect start command for starting the variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern, effect pattern, and advance notice effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5005). When the variation effect start command set in step S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142. The change effect is performed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50.

In a succeeding step S5006, it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is larger than "0", and if it is larger than "0" (YES in S5006), the value of the customer waiting timer is cleared to "0" (S5007). .. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether the customer waiting flag is not the value "0" corresponding to the non-customer waiting state (S5008), and if not "0" (YES in S5008), the customer waiting flag is set. Clear to "0" (S5009). Further subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the post-fluctuation flag is "OFF" (S5010). If the post-variation flag is "OFF" (YES in S5010), the post-fluctuation flag is set to "ON". (S5011), this processing ends. That is, the post-fluctuation flag is ON after at least one variation effect has been started.

[4-2. Customer waiting production processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a customer waiting effect process (S4302) after the received command analysis process (S4301). As shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, in the customer waiting effect process (S4302), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the value of the customer waiting timer is larger than “0” (YES in S7001). If the value of the customer waiting timer is not larger than "0" (NO in S7001), this process is terminated, but if the value of the customer waiting timer is larger than "0" (YES in S7001), the value of the customer waiting timer is subtracted. Then (S7002), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is "0" (S7003). If it is not "0" (NO in S7003), it is not the time to switch the image of the customer waiting effect, so this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7003), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "1" (S7004).

If it is determined in step S7004 that the value of the customer waiting flag is "1", it is the switching timing from the symbol stop image GZT (the state in which the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed) to the selection standby image G200, so the selection standby A selection standby image display command for displaying the image G200 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S7005). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the selection standby image display command set here, causes the display unit 50a to display the selection standby image G200 (see FIG. 23B). As a result, the customer waiting effect is started in this embodiment.

The selection standby image G200 is an image indicating that the normal button 40 is operated to switch to the selecting image GS1 which is the character mode setting screen (FIG. 24), and the volume can be adjusted by operating the select button 42 left and right. .. The selection standby image G200 is displayed in an overlapping manner in front of the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed. That is, it is displayed so as to be superimposed on the symbol stop image GZT. Therefore, on the display unit 50a (selection standby screen) on which the selection standby image G200 is displayed, the player can see the effect symbol EZ in a state of being partially lacking.

Following step S7005, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the second waiting time (30 seconds in the present embodiment), which is the display time of the selection waiting image G200, in the customer waiting timer (S7006). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value “2” corresponding to the selection waiting image G200 (S7007), and this processing is finished.

If the decision result in the step S7004 is NO, then it is decided whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "2" (S7008). If this determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the selection standby image G200 to the hall code corresponding image G201, and therefore the hall code corresponding image display command for displaying the hole code corresponding image G201 is output to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Set to (S7009). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the hole code corresponding image display command set here, displays the hole code corresponding image G201 (see FIG. 23C) on the display unit 50a.

The hole code corresponding image G201 includes an image of the main character, an image of the name of the hall in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed, and an image of a greeting to the player. The hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed in front of the effect design EZ in the entire area of the display unit 50a. Therefore, in the display unit 50a (hole code corresponding screen) displaying the hole code corresponding image G201, the effect symbol EZ is not displayed.

Following step S7009, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the third waiting time (30 seconds in the present embodiment), which is the display time of the hall code corresponding image G201, in the customer waiting timer (S7010). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "3" corresponding to the hall code corresponding image G201 (S7011), and this processing is finished.

If the decision result in the step S7008 is NO, it is then decided whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "3" (S7012). If the result of this determination is YES, it is the switching timing from the hole code corresponding image G201 to the new registration image G202, so a new registration image display command for displaying the new registration image G202 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Yes (S7013). Upon receiving the newly registered image display command set here, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the newly registered image G202 (see FIG. 23D) on the display unit 50a.

The new registration image G202 is an image for explaining a new registration method for using the mobile terminal linking function. The newly registered image G202 is displayed in front of the effect design EZ in the entire area of the display unit 50a. Therefore, in the display unit 50a (new registration screen) displaying the new registration image G202, the effect symbol EZ is hidden.

Following step S7013, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the fourth waiting time (30 seconds in the present embodiment), which is the display time of the newly registered image G202, in the customer waiting timer (S7014). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value “4” corresponding to the newly registered image G202 (S7015), and this processing ends.

If the decision result in the step S7012 is NO, as shown in FIG. 42, it is decided whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "4" (S7016). If the result of this determination is YES, it is the switching timing from the newly registered image G202 to the demo movie image G203, so a demo movie image display command for displaying the demo movie image G203 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S7017). Upon receiving the demo movie image display command set here, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the demo movie image G203 (see FIG. 23E) on the display unit 50a.

The demo movie image G203 is an image of a scene in which the main character and the enemy character are fighting. The demo movie image G203 is displayed in front of the effect design EZ in the entire display portion 50a. Therefore, the effect symbol EZ is not displayed on the display unit 50a (demo screen) displaying the demo movie image G203.

Following step S7017, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the customer waiting timer to the fifth waiting time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) that is the display time of the demo movie image G203 (S7018). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value “5” corresponding to the demo movie image G203 (S7019), and this processing is finished.

If the decision result in the step S7016 is NO, then it is decided whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "5" (S7020). If the determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the demo movie image G203 to the selection standby image G200, and therefore the selection standby image display command for displaying the selection standby image G200 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S7021). Then, the second waiting time (30 seconds in the present embodiment), which is the display time of the selection waiting image G200, is set in the customer waiting timer (S7022), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to a value corresponding to the selection waiting image G200. Set it to "2" (S7023).

If the decision result in the step S7020 is NO, the value of the customer waiting flag is "6". That is, since it is the switching timing to the simplified initialization image GKS, the simplified initialization image display command for displaying the simplified initialization image GKS is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S7024). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the simplified initialization image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the simplified initialization image GKS (see FIG. 26B).

The simplified initialization image GKS is an image in which the selection button 42 and the normal button 40 can be used to select whether to set the special character mode, which is the character mode, to the initial first character mode. Is. That is, in the simplified initialization image GKS, when the initialization option display GY is selected, the character mode is changed from the special character mode to the first character mode. On the other hand, when the maintenance option display GN is selected, the character mode is maintained as the special character mode. The simplified initialization image GKS is a display in which the specific display GT is displayed in an overlapping manner in front of the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed. That is, the specific display GT is displayed so as to overlap the symbol stop image GZT. Therefore, in the simple initialization image GKS, the effect symbol EZ (that is, the symbol stop image GZT) is seen by the player in a partially missing state.

Following step S7024, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the sixth waiting time (30 seconds in the present embodiment), which is the display time of the simplified initialization image GKS, in the customer waiting timer (S7025). In the present embodiment, when the customer waiting flag is "6", even if the customer waiting timer becomes 0, the customer waiting flag is not changed in the customer waiting effect process (S4302). That is, the simple initialization standby effect for displaying the simple initialization image GKS may continue to be executed beyond the sixth standby time.

[4-3. Character mode selection processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a switch state acquisition process (S4303) and the like after the customer waiting effect (S4302) and performs a character mode selection process (S4308). As shown in FIG. 43, in the character mode selection processing (S4308), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the customer waiting flag is not the value “0” corresponding to the non-customer waiting (S8001). If the customer waiting flag is "0" and the customer is not waiting (NO in S8001), this processing ends.

On the other hand, if the customer waiting flag is other than "0" and the customer is waiting (S8002), it is determined whether or not the simplified initialization image GKS is being displayed (S8002). If the simplified initialization image GKS is being displayed (YES in S8002), the simplified character mode selection process (S8003) is performed. If the simplified initialization image GKS is not displayed (NO in S8002), the normal character mode selection process is performed. Perform (S8004).

Following the simple character mode selection processing (S8003) or the normal character mode selection processing (S8004), it is determined whether or not the post-fluctuation flag is ON (S8005). If the post-fluctuation flag is ON, it is determined whether the special character mode flag is ON (S8006). The special character mode flag is a flag indicating that the character mode is the special character mode. Specifically, the special character mode flag is turned off when the character mode is the first character mode which is the initial setting, and is turned on when it is the second character mode or the third character mode which is the special character mode. ..

If the special character mode flag is ON (YES in S8006), it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is other than "6" (S8007). If the customer waiting flag is "6" (NO in S8007), this process ends. If the customer waiting flag is other than "6" (YES in S8007), that is, if the customer waiting flag is any of "1" to "5", the sixth waiting time is set in the customer waiting timer (S8008). ), the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "6" (S8009), and this processing ends.

If the post-fluctuation flag is not ON (NO in S8005) or the special character mode flag is not ON (NO in S8006), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is "6" (S8010). ). If the customer waiting flag is other than "6" (NO in S8010), that is, if the customer waiting flag is any of "1" to "5", this processing ends. If the customer waiting flag is "6" (YES in S8010), the customer waiting timer is set to the first waiting time (S8011), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "1" (S8012). Finish the process.

[4-3-1. Simple character mode selection processing]
In the simple character mode selection process (S8003), in the displayed simple initializing image GKS, the initialization option display GY represented by "Yes" indicating that initialization is performed, indicating that the special character mode is maintained The processing relating to the selection of the maintenance option display GN represented by "No" is performed.

As shown in FIG. 44, in the simplified character mode selection processing (S8003), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the initialization option display GY indicated by “Yes” has been selected (S8101). When the initialization option display GY is selected (YES in S8101), the character mode is set to the first character mode (S8102), and the special character mode flag is turned off (S8103). Further, the post-fluctuation flag is turned off (S8104), and this processing ends.

When the initialization option display GY is not selected (NO in S8101), it is determined whether the maintenance option display GN indicated by "No" has been selected (S8105). When the maintenance option display GN is selected (YES in S8105), the post-fluctuation flag is turned off (S8104), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the initialization option display GY is not selected (NO in S8101) and the maintenance option display GN is also not selected (NO in S8105), this process ends.

[4-3-2. Normal character mode selection processing]
In the normal character mode selection processing (S8004), processing relating to selection of the character mode in the selected image GS1 is performed. That is, it relates to the selection of the first character area F1 indicating the first character mode, the second character area F2 indicating the second character mode, and the third character area F3 indicating the third character mode, which are provided in the selected image GS1. Perform processing.

As shown in FIG. 45, in the normal character mode selection processing (S8004), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the selected image GS1 which is the character mode setting screen is being displayed (S8201). .. When the selected image GS1 is being displayed (YES in S8201), the process proceeds to step S8204. When the selected image GS1 is not displayed (NO in S8201), it is determined whether the normal button 40 has been operated (S8202). If the normal button 40 has not been operated (NO in S8202), this process ends, but if the normal button 40 has been operated while the selected image GS1 is not displayed (YES in S8202), the character mode is set. The selected image GS1 which is a screen is displayed (S8203), and the process proceeds to step S8204.

In step S8204, it is determined whether the first character mode has been selected. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the enter operation has been performed by the normal button 40 with the cursor K indicating the first character area F1 indicating the first character mode (S8204). When the first character mode is selected (YES in S8204), the character mode is set to the first character mode (S8205). If the special character mode flag is ON (YES in S8206), it is turned OFF (S8207), and the post-fluctuation flag is turned OFF (S8208), and this processing ends.

If the decision result in the step S8204 is NO, it is subsequently decided whether or not the second character mode is selected (S8209). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the enter operation has been performed by the normal button 40 with the cursor K indicating the second character area F2 indicating the second character mode (S8209). When the second character mode is selected (YES in S8209), the character mode is set to the second character mode (S8210). If the special character mode flag is OFF (YES in S8211), it is turned ON (S8212), and the post-fluctuation flag is turned OFF (S8208), and this processing ends.

If the decision result in the step S8209 is NO, it is subsequently decided whether or not the third character mode is selected (S8213). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the enter operation has been performed by the normal button 40 while the cursor K indicates the third character area F3 indicating the third character mode (S8213). If the third character mode is not selected (NO in S8213), this process ends, but if the third character mode is selected (YES in S8213), the character mode is set to the third character mode (S8214). .. If the special character mode flag is OFF (YES in S8211), it is turned ON (S8212), and the post-fluctuation flag is turned OFF (S8208), and this processing ends. In addition, when "end" indicated by the end area EN is selected while the selected image GS1 which is the setting screen of the character mode is displayed, the selected image GS1 is not displayed. Also, the selected image GS1 is hidden even when a certain time has elapsed without selecting any of the options.

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 a specific display GT that can be displayed in the customer waiting effect.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment can select and set the character mode of special figure variation effect from a plurality of characters. Specifically, it is possible to select from the first character mode, the second character mode, and the third character mode. The setting of the character mode can be performed in the selected image GS1. That is, as described with reference to FIG. 24, when the selected image GS1 is displayed, the character mode can be changed by moving the cursor K to a desired area and performing a determination operation using the normal button 40. The selected image GS1 is displayed by operating the normal button 40 during the customer waiting loop effect in which the selection waiting effect, the hall code corresponding waiting effect, the new registration waiting effect, and the demo movie waiting effect are repeatedly executed. You can

In addition, when the character mode is set to a special character mode (second character mode, third character mode) other than the first character mode which is the initial setting, in the normal character mode selection process (S8004, see FIG. 45), The character mode flag is turned on (S8212). Furthermore, in the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), if the special character mode flag is ON (YES in S8006), the customer waiting flag is set on condition that the post-change flag is ON (YES in S8005). Is set to "6". Therefore, in the customer waiting effect process (see S4302, FIG. 41, and FIG. 42), the simplified initialization image GKS including the specific display GT is displayed on the display unit 50a (S7024).

As shown in FIG. 26, the specific display GT includes a special character mode display GT1. The special character mode display GT1 is a display that can indicate that the character mode is set to the special character mode, and that the character mode is not the first character mode which is the initial setting. Is.

The post-fluctuation flag is a flag that is turned on in the variation effect start process (S4402, FIG. 40) (S5011). That is, the post-fluctuation flag is ON after the special figure variation display is made at least once. That is, when a player who has played a game before plays a game in the special character mode, the next player can easily understand from the specific display GT that the special character mode which is not the initial setting is set. It is possible to

It is not preferable that the previous player sets the special character mode and ends the game, and then the next player starts the game without noticing this. This is because the character mode set by the previous player may not be what the next player desires. In addition, when there are a plurality of settings for the character mode, the initial setting tends to be the most mode in which a general player can feel the appeal of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, a player who has played a game without knowing that the special character mode has been set may not be able to fully enjoy the appeal of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and there is a risk of deteriorating the amusement of the game. Is.

In response to such a problem, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the character mode is set to the special character mode, the player can easily recognize the specific display GT. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately assist the player in being able to play the game in the character mode desired, and to provide a high gaming interest.

In addition, when there are a plurality of character modes that can be set, it may not be possible to determine the specific character mode only with the special character mode display GT1 indicating that the character mode is not the initial first character mode. obtain. That is, in the special character mode display GT1 indicating that the special character mode is not the initial first character mode, the currently set character mode is the second character mode or the third character mode. It may not be possible to determine if there is one.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26B and the like, a character mode display KH indicating the currently set character mode is displayed. Therefore, the player can accurately grasp the current character mode by the character mode display KH. As shown in FIG. 26(B), the special character mode display GT1 in the specific display GT that can indicate that the character mode is not the initial setting is displayed in a more prominent manner than the character mode display KH. .. Therefore, even for a player who has overlooked the character mode display KH, the currently set character mode is not the initial setting due to the specific display GT and the special character mode display GT1 included therein. It is possible to make sure that it is noticed. As a mode in which the special character mode display GT1 and the specific display GT including the special character mode display GT1 are more conspicuous than the character mode display KH, the first display mode in which the display area occupying the display section 50a is enlarged, and the display section 50a is increased. It suffices to satisfy at least one of the second display modes that are displayed closer to the center. In the present embodiment, the special character mode display GT1 and the specific display GT including the special character mode display GT1 are displayed in a mode that satisfies both the first display mode and the second display mode.

In addition, the normal character mode change procedure related to the normal character mode selection processing (S8004, FIG. 45) is performed by operating the normal button 40 during the customer waiting loop effect to display the selected image GS1 and the selected image GS1. This is done by moving the cursor K at. That is, in order to change the character mode by the normal procedure, it is necessary to input an operation to the operation means such as the normal button 40 at least twice.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 in which the character mode can be set by selecting from a plurality of options, while various games can be played in various character modes, various effects can be enjoyed, while operations for changing the setting of the character mode can be performed. There is a risk that the smooth game will be hindered and the enjoyment of the game will decline. Especially, when the character mode set by the previous player is not what you want, the complicated operation for the next player to return to the initial setting becomes a stress, which leads to a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. obtain.

On the other hand, the specific display GT is configured to include the character mode initialization display GT2 as shown in FIG. The character mode initialization display GT2 is provided with an initialization option display GY which is an option for changing the character mode to the initial setting and a maintenance option display GN which is an option for maintaining the character mode in the special character mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the initial position of the cursor K on the character mode initialization display GT2 is the initialization option display GY. Therefore, in the procedure related to the simplified character mode selection process (S8003, FIG. 44) when the specific display GT is displayed, the player who wants to return to the initial setting needs only one operation input to perform the initial setting. Can be changed. As described above, in the specific display GT, it is possible for the player who newly starts the game to take less time and effort to change to the desired character mode than to change the character mode by the normal procedure. That is, in the specific display GT, the operation for returning the character mode set to the special character mode to the initial setting is easier than changing the character mode by the normal procedure.

Further, for the player who starts the game while maintaining the already set special character mode, the maintenance option display GN may be selected. Furthermore, the selection of the maintenance option display GN is also simple. Then, in the simple character mode selection process (S8003, see FIG. 44), when either the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN is selected (YES in S8101 or YES in S8105), the post-change flag is set to It is turned off. In the character mode selection process (S4308, refer to FIG. 43), when the post-change flag is turned off (S8005), the customer waiting flag is changed to "1" (S8012).

That is, in the specific display GT, when the player performs an input operation as to whether or not to maintain the special character mode, the process then shifts to the customer waiting loop effect, and the specific display GT is hidden. In general, the customer waiting loop effect is an effect capable of enhancing interest and the like, compared with the simple initialization waiting effect in which the specific display GT is performed. That is, for example, in the new registration standby effect, it becomes possible to use various functions associated with the pachinko gaming machine PY1 by using the mobile terminal cooperation function. In the demo movie standby effect, powerful images such as battle scenes in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may be displayed. Therefore, once the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is input by the input operation, the special display GT is hidden and the customer waiting loop effect is performed, whereby the interest can be improved.

The post-fluctuation flag is turned on after the special figure variation display is made at least once. Then, in the character mode selection processing (S4308, see FIG. 43), if the post-fluctuation flag is ON (YES in S8005) and the special character mode flag is ON (YES in S8006), the customer waiting flag is "6". It is said that Therefore, even after the specific display GT is hidden, the specific display GT is displayed in the customer waiting effect after the special figure variation effect is executed even once in the special character mode. Therefore, for example, after the first player plays the game in the special character mode, and the second player next plays the game after selecting the maintenance option display GN on the specific display GT and playing the game. The specific display GT can be displayed to the player of No. 3. In other words, even after the second player has shown his intention to play in the special character mode, the character mode is not shown to the initial setting mode for the next third player. , It is possible to show the specific display GT whose setting can be easily changed in the initial setting character mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the third player from starting the game without noticing that the special character mode is set.

Further, even after either the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN is selected on the specific display GT and the specific display GT is hidden, the operation of the normal button 40 is performed during the customer waiting loop effect. By performing and displaying the selected image GS1, it is possible to change the character mode in the normal procedure. Therefore, for example, even if the player mistakenly selects the initialization option display GY and the maintenance option display GN on the specific display GT, it is possible to immediately set the favorite character mode. There is.

In addition, the specific display GT is a display that can indicate that the character mode is not the initial setting, and is a point of view that prevents the player from starting the game without knowing that the character mode is the special character mode. Therefore, it is preferable that the displayed time is long. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to make the time for displaying the specific display GT longer than the switching time of the unit standby effect in the customer waiting loop effect (the execution time of the selection standby effect, etc.), the special figure variation effect or the specific display The specific display GT is kept displayed until a predetermined operation input regarding the GT is made. This makes it possible to prevent the player from overlooking the specific display GT.

Further, the specific display GT is preferably conspicuous to some extent from the viewpoint of preventing the player from starting the game without knowing that the player is in the special character mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, while the specific display GT is displayed, the symbol stop image GZT displayed in a manner overlapping behind the specific display GT is continuously displayed without switching to another image. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who has focused his attention on the image overlapping the rear of the specific display GT from overlooking the specific display GT by switching the images overlapping the rear of the specific display GT one after another. Has become.

In the simple initialization standby effect of this embodiment, the image overlapping the rear of the specific display GT is described as the symbol stop image GZT. However, the image to be displayed behind the specific display GT in an overlapping manner may be, for example, another image (demo movie image G203 or the like) in the customer waiting loop effect. This is because it is possible to appropriately indicate that the state in which the specific display GT is displayed is the customer waiting state by overlapping and displaying the image related to the customer waiting loop effect behind the specific display GT.

However, the symbol stop image GZT is a display that can more accurately indicate that another player is not playing than another image (demo movie image G203 or the like) in another customer waiting loop effect. possible. That is, in the customer waiting loop effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, first, an effect of displaying the symbol stop image GZT is performed. Then, in the customer waiting loop effect, a selection waiting effect for displaying the selection waiting image G200, a hall code corresponding waiting effect for displaying the hall code corresponding image G201, a new registration waiting effect for displaying the newly registered image G202, and a demo movie image G203. The four demo movie standby effects to be displayed are repeated in sequence. The symbol stop image GZT is also displayed in the selection standby effect performed here. That is, the customer waiting effect that displays the symbol stop image GZT is the image that is displayed at the beginning of the customer waiting effect, and the image that is displayed the longest in the customer waiting loop effect. Because it is also. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player that the state in which the specific display GT is displayed is the customer waiting effect by the simple initialization standby effect in which the specific display GT is superimposed and displayed on the symbol stop image GZT. Has become.

As described in detail above, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is capable of special figure variation effect and the like when the player is playing the game. Further, the special figure variation effect can be executed based on the set character mode among the plurality of character mode candidates including the first character mode, the second character mode, and the third character mode. The initial setting of the character mode is the first character mode, and the second character mode and the third character mode are the special character modes. In addition, in the customer waiting effect after the special character variation effect is executed in the special character mode, the specific display GT can be displayed on the display unit 50a. The specific display GT includes a special character mode display GT1 and a character mode initialization display GT2. The special character mode display GT1 is a display that can indicate that the character mode is set to the special character mode, and that the character mode is not the initial setting. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from starting the game without noticing that the character mode is not the first character mode which is the initial setting. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

Further, in the specific display GT, it is possible to change the character mode to the initial setting or maintain the special character mode by operating the normal button 40 or the like. Then, after any one of the selection operations is performed, the specific display GT can be hidden. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect that is more interesting than the specific display GT, such as a customer waiting loop effect.

Further, in the customer waiting loop effect, it is possible to execute a plurality of unit waiting effects such as an effect at the time of starting the customer waiting for displaying the symbol stop image GZT, a selection waiting effect, and a hall code corresponding waiting effect in a predetermined order. Among the unit standby effects, the effect at the time of starting the waiting for customers and the selection standby effect are the symbol stop standby effects for displaying the symbol stop image GZT. In the simple initialization standby effect, the specific display GT is displayed so as to be superimposed on the symbol stop image GZT. That is, the simple initialization standby effect is an effect capable of displaying the specific display GT in the symbol stop standby effect. Then, in the customer waiting loop effect, the symbol stop waiting effect is shifted to another unit waiting effect at a predetermined time, while the simple initialization waiting effect is longer than the symbol stop waiting effect in the customer waiting loop effect. Is feasible. Accordingly, it is possible to properly indicate that the display state of the specific display GT is the waiting state for customers, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the specific display GT.

Further, in the simple initialization standby effect in which the specific display GT is displayed, one of the initialization option display GY and the maintenance option display GN can be selected by operating the normal button 40 or the like. When the initialization option display GY is selected, control is performed to change the character mode from the special character mode to the initial first character mode. On the other hand, when the maintenance option display GN is selected, control is performed to maintain the character mode in the special character mode. After either the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN is selected, the customer waiting loop effect can be executed until the special figure variation effect is started. That is, even if the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is displayed even once, an entertaining effect can be improved by performing a customer waiting loop effect.

Further, when the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is displayed by the input operation on the specific display GT, it is highly possible that the player appropriately grasps the currently set character mode. Therefore, it is possible to determine that the specific display GT may not be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the entertainingness by performing the customer waiting loop effect.

Further, even after the player's intention to maintain the special character mode on the specific display GT is made by the input operation, after the special figure variation effect is performed in the state where the special character mode is further maintained, It is possible to execute the simple initialization standby effect in which the specific display GT is displayed. This is because it is possible to properly indicate to the next player that the character mode is set to the special character mode.

Further, in the customer waiting loop production after the player's intention to maintain the special character mode on the specific display GT is made by the input operation, the selected image GS1 is displayed based on the operation of the normal button 40, and the normal procedure is performed. The character mode can be changed by. Thereby, for example, even when the player makes a mistake in selecting the initialization option display GY and the maintenance option display GN in the specific display GT, it is possible to immediately set the favorite character mode. ing.

Further, a character mode display KH indicating the currently set character mode is displayed on the display section 50a. Therefore, the player can accurately understand that the currently set character mode is the special character mode by the character mode display KH. Therefore, the player can easily recognize whether the currently set special character mode is the favorite character mode.

Further, in the display unit 50a, the specific display GT is the first display mode in which the display area occupying the display unit 50a is larger than that in the character mode display KH, and the second display in the position closer to the center of the display unit 50a. Is displayed in a manner that satisfies at least one of the display manners. Therefore, the specific display GT can be made more conspicuous than the character mode display KH, and oversight of the specific display GT can be appropriately suppressed.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the selected image GS1 can be displayed and the character mode can be changed based on the operation input to the normal button 40 or the like. In contrast to this change of the character mode by the normal procedure, in the specific display GT displayed when the special character mode is set, the number of operation inputs to the normal button 40 etc. at the time of changing the character mode by the normal procedure is larger than The character mode can be changed to the first character mode, which is the initial setting, with a small number of operation inputs. That is, while the specific display GT is being displayed, the character mode can be changed to the initial setting first character mode based on a simple selection operation input that is simpler than the change of the character mode in the normal procedure. Therefore, for example, when the character mode set by the previous player is not what he/she desires, it is possible to prevent the operation for returning to the initial setting by the next player from becoming complicated, and thereby, the entertainment of the game can be suppressed. Can be maintained high.

Further, during the effective period of the simple selection operation input, the specific display GT is displayed on the display unit 50a. As a result, it is possible to properly show the player the period during which the simple selection operation can be input.

Further, the specific display GT is displayed in the customer waiting effect when the customer is waiting. Specifically, the specific display GT is displayed in the simple initialization standby effect which is one of the customer waiting effects. This allows the player to perform a simple selection operation input when the special character mode set by the previous player is not what he/she desires when starting the game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

8. 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.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the specific display GT has been described as being displayed in the simple initialization standby effect executed in the customer waiting state. However, the specific display GT may be displayed, for example, in the non-customer waiting state in which the special figure variation effect is being performed. Further, the specific display GT may be displayed both in the customer waiting state and in the non-customer waiting state.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the specific display GT is initially set to the special character mode display GT1 capable of indicating that the character mode is set to the special character mode, and the character mode set to the special character mode. It has been described as including both the character mode initialization display GT2 that can be selected and converted. However, for example, only one of the special character mode display GT1 and the character mode initialization display GT2 may be displayed. That is, for example, it is possible to indicate that the character mode is set to the special character mode even with only the character mode initialization display GT2. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the character mode initialization display GT2 is provided with both the initialization option display GY and the maintenance option display GN. However, for example, only the initialization option display GY may be displayed.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the first character mode, the second character mode, and the third character mode, which are the settable character mode candidates, have been described as the modes for different ally characters. However, the settable character mode candidates are not limited to teammate characters, for example. For example, the plurality of candidate character modes may be modes relating to different enemy characters. That is, for example, on the enemy character mode setting screen as shown in FIG. 47, it is conceivable that different enemy character option areas E1, E2, E3 are provided and set by the cursor K. Then, in the battle production of SP reach, it is possible to battle with the enemy character related to the set enemy character mode. In addition, as the effect setting that can be set from a plurality of candidates, in addition to the character mode according to the above-described mode, the frequency of execution of a specific effect, the jackpot expectation degree in a specific effect, and the like Different modes are possible for each candidate.

In addition, for example, in the above-described embodiment, as a settable character mode candidate, there are a total of three as a first character mode as a basic character mode, which is initially set, a second character mode as a special character mode, and a third character mode. I explained about the character mode. However, it is only necessary that the candidates for the setable effect setting include at least the basic effect setting as the initial setting and the special effect setting other than the basic effect setting. It is not limited to two.

Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which only the character mode relating to the teammate character can be set from the plurality of candidates has been described. That is, the example in the case where there is one effect setting that can be set from the plurality of candidates has been described. However, there may be a plurality of effect settings that can be set from a plurality of candidates. That is, for example, the effect setting for the teammate character can be set from a plurality of candidates, and the effect setting for the enemy character may be set from a plurality of candidates. When there are a plurality of sets of effect settings that can be set from a plurality of candidates in this way, the specific display GT is displayed when at least one of them is set to the special effect setting. It may be that. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect settings that can be set from a plurality of candidates, when the initialization option display GY is selected, all effect settings are changed to the basic effect settings that are the initial settings. It is preferable to do so. This is because as the number of effect settings that can be set from a plurality of candidates increases, it takes more time and effort to return all effect settings to the basic effect settings by changing the effect settings in the normal procedure.

Further, when there are a plurality of effect settings that can be set from a plurality of candidates, when the initialization option display GY is selected, only a specific effect setting among them is changed to the basic effect setting which is the initial setting. It may be that. That is, for example, there is a case where an initialization effect setting that can be changed to the basic effect setting when the initialization option display GY is selected and a special maintenance effect setting that can maintain the special effect setting when the initialization option display GY are selected. .. Specifically, for example, the effect setting for the ally character and the effect setting for the enemy character can be set from a plurality of candidates, and the effect setting for the ally character is used as the initialization effect setting and the effect setting for the enemy character is set. In the case where the special maintenance effect setting is set and both are set to the special effect setting, when the initialization option display GY is selected, the effect setting relating to the ally character is changed to the basic effect setting, and the effect setting relating to the enemy character. For, the special effect setting may be maintained. Further, in this case, when the initialization effect setting is set to the special effect setting, the specific display GT is displayed, only the special maintenance effect setting is set to the special effect setting, and the initialization effect setting is the special effect. If the setting is not set, the specific display GT may not be displayed.

Further, for example, when the initialization effect setting that can be changed to the basic effect setting when the initialization option display GY is selected and the special maintenance effect setting that can maintain the special effect setting when the initialization option display GY is selected, these initial settings are provided. The production effect setting and the special maintenance effect setting may be effect settings relating to different game states. When the initialization effect setting and the special maintenance effect setting are effect settings relating to different game states, the game state in which the special maintenance effect setting can be set is higher than that in the game state in which the initialization effect setting can be set. It is preferable to make the game state advantageous to. In a pachinko gaming machine that has a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, a gaming state that is likely to be set when the player finishes the game. Is the first gaming state, not the second gaming state. This is because a typical player rarely ends the game when the advantageous second game state is set. Therefore, by setting the effect setting related to the first game state, which is frequently the game state when the next player starts the game, as the initialization effect setting, the effect setting is initialized when the game is started. Can be done easily. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from starting the game in a state where the special effect setting is not desired.

Specifically, in the example of the above-mentioned form, as the gaming state, "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state", "high probability high base gaming state", There is a "big hit game state". Then, for example, the character mode in the "low probability low base game state" is selected from the first character mode (basic character mode), the second character mode (special character mode), and the third character mode (special character mode) related to the teammate character. Selectable from among the settings. Also, the effect setting in the “high probability high base game state” can be selected from a plurality of candidates for the enemy character. For example, in the "big hit game state", the enemy character selecting image GS10 shown in FIG. 47 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the effect setting in the "high probability high base game state" thereafter can be set. In the selected enemy character image GS10, a first enemy character area E1 showing the first enemy character mode, a second enemy character area E2 showing the second enemy character mode, and a third enemy character area E3 showing the third enemy character mode. Is provided and can be selected by the cursor K. The initial setting of the cursor K as the initial position can be set to, for example, the first enemy character mode (basic enemy character mode). That is, the second enemy character mode and the third enemy character mode are special enemy character modes. Then, in the "high probability high base game state", the effect is performed in the enemy character mode selected in the enemy character selecting image GS10 displayed in the "big hit game state". That is, the enemy character related to the enemy character mode selected from the first enemy character mode, the second enemy character mode, and the third enemy character mode performs the effect of battle with the teammate character. Thereafter, in general, the player ends the game when shifting to the "low probability low base game state". Therefore, when the character mode in the "low probability low base game state" is not set to the first character mode, the specific display GT may be displayed. As a result, the player playing the next game can easily understand that the character mode at the time of starting the game is not the basic character mode by the specific display GT, and can easily change the setting to the basic character mode. It is possible to do.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the character mode display KH indicating the currently set effect setting is displayed. However, the character mode display KH does not necessarily have to be displayed. For example, the character mode display KH may be displayed only in the special effect setting. Even if the character mode display KH is displayed only when the special effect setting is set, it is possible to indicate that the basic effect setting is set when the character mode display KH is not displayed. Further, for example, the character mode display KH may be hidden while the specific display GT is being displayed. Specifically, for example, the character mode display KH is displayed while the simple initialization standby effect is not executed, that is, while the special figure variation effect is being performed in the non-customer waiting state, or the customer waiting loop effect. It may be displayed during. In particular, when a special figure variation effect is being performed, a prominent display such as the specific display GT may hinder other effects. Further, the player who is playing the game may be appropriately aware of the current effect setting. Therefore, in the non-customer waiting state, the inconspicuous character mode display KH may be displayed, and in the customer waiting state, the particular display GT that is easily noticeable may be displayed.

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, for example, the setting related to the effect may be a setting that can be controlled by the effect control microcomputer. That is, for example, settings related to the volume of effect sound emitted from the speaker and settings related to screen display on a liquid crystal display (for example, settings related to illuminance and brightness related to brightness) can also be settings related to effect. Then, for example, if the effect setting is the basic effect setting, the specific display may not be performed even if the setting regarding the volume of the effect sound or the setting regarding the screen display is a setting other than the initial setting. This is because it is possible to easily understand that these settings are not desired by the player once the game is started. In addition, regarding the settings related to the volume of the effect sound and the settings related to the screen display, the optimal settings tend to be influenced by the installation environment of the gaming machine, and the previous player's settings may be optimal. It is highly likely. Therefore, even when the initialization is selected in the specific display, it may be preferable to maintain the current settings for the setting regarding the volume of the effect sound and the setting regarding the screen display.

In addition, for example, in the above-described embodiment, it is described that when the specific display GT is displayed, a part of the symbol stop image GZT that is overlapped and displayed behind the specific display GT is missing. However, the specific display GT may be a display that can be transmitted to such an extent that the symbol stop image GZT that is superimposed and displayed on the rear side looks thin. This is because the symbol stop image GZT can be seen more clearly, so that the customer waiting state can be more accurately shown.

Further, in the embodiment, 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. Then, 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 embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed in the order stored in the pending storage unit for the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers.

Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of Toku-zu 1 and the variable display of Toku-zu 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of Toku-zu 1 and the variable display of Toku-zu 2 are performed in parallel. It may be configured to.

Further, in the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs 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.

9. 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. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A9, and the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B4.

Invention A1:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) provided with a performance control means (performance control microcomputer 121) capable of performing a predetermined performance by using a performance means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The effect control means,
When the player is playing the game, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect (special figure variation effect, etc.) by the effect means,
When not performing the game effect, it is possible to execute a predetermined standby effect (customer waiting effect) by the effect means,
The game effect is executed based on the effect setting that has been set among a plurality of effect setting candidates including a basic effect setting (first character mode) and a special effect setting (second character mode, third character mode). Is possible,
In the standby effect after executing the game effect in the state where the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, the display means displays a specific display indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting (specific display GT). ) Can be displayed.

Conventionally, in a game machine, a player may be allowed to select an effect setting from a plurality of candidates, as described in JP 2012-16578 A, for example. However, if the setting of the effect can be selected from a plurality of candidates, there is room for improvement in order to improve the enjoyment of the game. Then, the gaming machine of this configuration is different from the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-16578 in "In the standby effect after executing the game effect in the state where the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, the display is performed. The means can display a specific display indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting." After the previous player has set the special effect setting and played a game, the special effect setting may not necessarily be the effect setting desired by the next player. In addition, in general, the basic effect setting tends to be a setting that allows the player to fully enjoy the appeal of the gaming machine, so a player who has played the game without knowing that the effect setting is set to the special effect setting Can be misleading about the appeal of gaming machines. In response to such a problem, in the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from playing the game without knowing that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting, by the specific display indicating that the effect is not the basic effect setting. is there. Thereby, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of amusement of the game through the effect" (providing a working effect).

Invention A2:
A gaming machine described in Invention A1,
Equipped with operation means (normal button 40, etc.) through which the player can input operation,
The effect control unit can hide the specific display based on an operation input to the operation unit during the display of the specific display (display of the simplified initialization image GKS including the specific display GT). In the middle (YES in S8002) simple character mode selection processing (S8003, see FIG. 44), the post-fluctuation flag is turned OFF based on the operation input (S8104), which causes the character mode selection processing (S4308). , (See FIG. 43), the customer waiting flag is changed from "6" corresponding to the simplified initialization image GKS to other than that with the OFF of the post-change flag (NO in S8005)). ..

The specific display itself may not be highly entertaining in order to show the player that it is not the basic effect setting. Then, in the gaming machine, the player can hide the specific display at his/her own will. Therefore, it is possible to switch to another image that is more interesting than the specific display.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine described in Invention A2,
The effect control means,
As the standby effect, a standard standby effect capable of executing a plurality of unit standby effects in a predetermined order (customer waiting loop effect), and a specific unit standby effect that is one of the unit standby effects (a pattern displaying a symbol stop image GZT) It is possible to execute a specific standby effect (simple initialization standby effect) capable of displaying the specific display in the stop standby effect),
In the specific standby effect, the specific unit standby effect can be executed for a longer period of time than in the standard standby effect, and the gaming machine is characterized.

With the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate that the display state of the specific display is the state in which the standby effect is being performed, and it is possible to suppress the player from overlooking the specific display.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine described in Invention A3,
The effect control means,
Based on the operation input to the operation means during the display of the specific display, effect setting change control for changing the effect setting from the special effect setting to the basic effect setting (simple character mode selection process (S8003, FIG. 44). When "Yes" is selected in ), the first character mode is set (S8102)), and the production setting maintenance control (simple character mode selection processing (S8003, FIG. 44)) for maintaining the special production setting is performed. If "No" is selected, the first character mode is not set) and
After the execution of the selection control, the standard standby effect can be executed until the game effect is started thereafter (the post-fluctuation flag is set to OFF (S8104), whereby the character mode selection process (S4308, FIG. 43), the customer waiting flag is changed from "6" corresponding to the simplified initialization image GKS to "1" corresponding to the selection waiting image G200 when the post-fluctuation flag is turned OFF (NO in S8005) ( A game machine characterized by being S8012)).

The standard standby performance tends to be more interesting than the specific display. Further, since the selection control is performed based on the operation input to the operation means by the player, it corresponds to the player's intention display that the basic effect setting is not made. Therefore, in the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by performing the standard standby effect after executing the selection control.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine described in Invention A4,
The effect control means,
After the selection control is executed, the specific display is not displayed until the game effect is started thereafter (in the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), when the post-fluctuation flag is OFF (NO in S8005). ), the customer waiting flag does not become "6").

After the execution of the selection control, the player is likely to be appropriately aware of the effect setting that is currently set, and can determine that the specific display need not be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to properly show the other display to the player without displaying the specific display which may not be interesting in itself.

Invention A6:
A gaming machine according to invention A4 or invention A5,
The effect control means,
After performing the effect setting maintenance control, after the game effect is performed while the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, the specific standby effect can be executed (variable effect start process (S4402, FIG. 40), the post-fluctuation flag is turned on (S5011), so that in the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), the customer waiting flag is simply initialized with the post-variation flag being turned ON (YES in S8005). A game machine characterized in that "6" corresponding to the image GKS is set (S8009).

After the first player who has performed the operation input to the operation means related to the selection control has played the game in the state where the special effect setting is set, the second player who plays the next game is the second player. May not be the same as the one player. That is, there is a possibility that the second player has not performed the intention display for the non-basic effect setting by the operation input to the operation means. With the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate to such a second player that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting, by the specified standby effect capable of displaying the specified display.

Invention A7:
A gaming machine according to any one of invention A4 to invention A6,
The effect control means,
After execution of the selection control, when the standard standby effect is being executed, an effect setting selectable state is set in which the effect setting can be selected from a plurality of candidates based on an operation input to the operation means. Get (in the normal character mode selection process (S8004, see FIG. 45), based on the operation of the normal button 40 (YES in S8202), the selected image GS1 (FIG. 24(B)), which is the character mode setting screen, is displayed. (S8203)) A gaming machine characterized by the following.

The operation input to the operation means related to the selection control may be an error of the player. Even in such a case, in the gaming machine of this configuration, the effect setting can be changed based on the operation input to the operation means, so that the effect setting can be changed.

Invention A8:
A gaming machine according to any one of invention A1 to invention A7,
The effect control means,
When the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, it is possible to display a special effect setting display (character mode display KH) indicating that the effect setting is the special effect setting on the display means. Characteristic gaming machine.

With the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can easily understand the current effect setting.

Invention A9:
A gaming machine described in Invention A8,
The display means is
A first mode in which the specific display occupies a larger area in the display area of the display unit than the special effect setting display (first display mode in which the display area occupied in the display unit 50a is large), and the special effect It is possible to display in a mode that satisfies at least one of the second mode of displaying at a position closer to the center of the display area than the setting display (second display mode of displaying at a position closer to the center of the display unit 50a). Characteristic gaming machine.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific display can be made more prominent than the special effect setting display, and oversight of the specific display can be appropriately suppressed.

Invention B1:
An effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect using effect means (image display device 50 or the like);
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) including an operating means (normal button 40, etc.) through which a player can input an operation,
The effect control means,
When the player is playing the game, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect (special figure variation effect, etc.) by the effect means,
The game effect is executed based on the effect setting that has been set among a plurality of effect setting candidates including a basic effect setting (first character mode) and a special effect setting (second character mode, third character mode). Is possible,
The effect setting can be changed based on a predetermined selection operation input to the operation means (normal character mode selection processing (S8004, FIG. 45) can be executed),
When the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, the effect setting is changed to the basic effect setting based on a predetermined simple selection operation input to the operation means, which is easier than the selection operation input. Possible (Simplified character mode selection processing (S8003, FIG. 44), "Yes" is selected (YES in S8101) to set the character mode to the first character mode (S8102)) Machine.

Conventionally, in a game machine, a player may be allowed to select an effect setting from a plurality of candidates, as described in JP 2012-16578 A, for example. However, if the setting of the effect can be selected from a plurality of candidates, there is room for improvement in order to improve the enjoyment of the game. And, the gaming machine of this configuration is different from the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-16578 in that "the effect setting can be changed to the basic effect setting based on the simple selection operation input". ing. In the gaming machine in which the effect setting can be set from a plurality of candidates, while various effects can be performed, selection operation input for changing the effect setting tends to be complicated. And, in particular, if the special effect setting set by the previous player is not what the next player wants, the operation for changing to the basic effect setting becomes complicated for the player. This can be stressful and lead to a decline in the entertainment appeal. For such a problem, in the gaming machine of this configuration, when the effect setting is the special effect setting, the effect setting can be changed to the basic effect setting based on the simple selection operation input simpler than the selection operation input. is there. Therefore, even if the special effect setting set by the previous player is not what the next player desires, it is possible to easily change to the basic effect setting without stress. In other words, it is possible to reduce the stress that occurs when changing the effect setting set by another player to the basic effect setting while enabling to enhance the interest by installing multiple effect settings that allow various effects. Become. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a variety of effects without causing stress in changing the effect settings. Thereby, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of amusement of the game through the effect" (providing a working effect).

Invention B2:
A gaming machine described in Invention B1,
In the simple selection operation input, the number of operation inputs to the operation means required to change the effect setting set in the special effect setting to the basic effect setting is less than that in the selection operation input (normal character In order to change the character mode by the normal procedure related to the mode selection process (S8004, FIG. 45), the operation input to the operation means such as the normal button 40 is required at least twice, whereas the simple character mode selection process (S8003). 44), the player who wants to return to the initial settings can change to the initial settings with only one operation input).

In the gaming machine of this configuration, in the simple selection operation input, the number of operation inputs to the operation means required for changing from the special effect setting to the basic effect setting is less than the selection operation input, so that the simple selection operation input It is possible to further reduce the stress on the player who plays the game.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine described in Invention B1 or Invention B2,
The rendering means includes a predetermined display means (image display device 50),
The effect control means,
When the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, the display means can display a specific display (specific display GT) indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting,
It is possible to perform the simple selection operation input while the specific display is displayed (in the character mode selection processing (S4308, see FIG. 43), while the simple initialization image GKS including the specific display GT is displayed (S8002)). YES), a simple character mode selection process (S8003, see FIG. 44)) is performed.

With the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to properly indicate to the player the period during which simple selection operation input is possible.

Invention B4:
A gaming machine described in Invention B3,
The effect control means,
When not performing the game effect, it is possible to execute a predetermined standby effect by the effect means,
A game machine characterized in that the specific display can be displayed in the standby effect.

With the gaming machine of this configuration, when starting the game, the player can perform a simple selection operation input when the special effect setting set by the previous player is not what he/she desires.

PY1... Pachinko gaming machine 50... Image display device 50a... Display unit 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Production control microcomputer GS1... Selected image GT... Specific display GT1... Special character mode display GT2... Character mode initialization display GY... Initialization option display GN...Maintenance option display

Claims (1)

An effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect using an effect means including a predetermined display means,
A game machine comprising: an operation means through which a player can input an operation,
The effect control means,
When the player is playing a game, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect by the effect means,
The game effects, among the candidates for basic rendering setup and more special effect setting the output including Starring set, being executable on the basis of the presentation settings set,
The effect setting can be changed based on a predetermined selection operation input to the operation means,
When the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, on the display means, a specific display indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting, and among the plurality of special effect settings, as the effect setting may receive the special effect setting display indicating the special effect setting that is currently set at the same time,
During the display of the specific display, it is possible to change the effect setting to the basic effect setting based on a predetermined simple selection operation input to the operation means, which is easier than the selection operation input. And a gaming machine.