JP7025019B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine acquires numerical information when a gaming ball wins a prize at the start opening, draws a lottery for a big hit based on the numerical information, and plays a game when the big hit is won. Perform a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine uses a liquid crystal display device and various effects to perform various effects indicating the result of a big hit lottery.

One of the accessories used to show the result of the big hit lottery is a display that displays numbers. For example, Patent Document 1 is a pachinko gaming machine including a 7-segment display that can move between an appearance position that can be seen by a player and a hidden position that cannot be seen, and the 7-segment display is hidden. A configuration is disclosed in which the 7-segment display displays the success of the production and the magnitude of the expectation of the jackpot when it is moved from the to the appearance position.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-275127

As described above, the conventional display device is used for various numerical display such as the magnitude of expectation such as a big hit. Therefore, it is conceivable to count the number of balls acquired by the player during the jackpot game and display the value on the display. When counting the number of balls acquired during the jackpot game, in addition to the number of balls acquired based on the entry into the big winning opening opened during the jackpot game, the number of acquired balls based on the entry into the general winning opening and the starting opening is also included. By adding, the number of acquired balls of the player during the jackpot game can be displayed more accurately.

However, there are the following problems in displaying the number of acquired balls. That is, when the estimated number of acquired balls during the jackpot game is notified to the player in advance, or even if the estimated number is not notified, the estimated number of acquired balls during the jackpot game is described in the game manual or the like. There are things that the player can know in advance. This estimated number is only the number of balls acquired based on the entry into the large winning opening, and the number of acquired balls based on the entry into the general winning opening or the starting opening is not taken into consideration. Therefore, there is a difference between the displayed value of the actual number of acquired balls and the assumed value notified to the player in advance. Since it is considered that the large difference will adversely affect the player, there is room for improvement in the display of the number of acquired balls during the jackpot game.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the above-mentioned conventional techniques. That is, the object thereof is to provide a gaming machine provided with a display capable of displaying numbers, and to preferably provide a technique for displaying the number of acquired balls during a jackpot game.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
Lottery means to draw big hits and
The first winning opening with a prize ball due to the entry of the game ball, which can be displaced into an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which the game ball is more difficult to enter than the open state. The first prize opening and
A jackpot game means for executing a jackpot game in which the first winning opening is set to the open state according to a predetermined opening pattern when a jackpot is won by the lottery means.
The second prize opening with a prize ball due to the entry of a game ball,
A counting means for counting the number of balls acquired based on the balls entered into the first winning opening and the second winning opening when the first winning opening is in the open state during the execution of the jackpot game.
A means for displaying the number of acquired balls, which can display the number of acquired balls counted by the counting means , is provided .
The means for displaying the number of acquired balls is
When the display of the acquired number of balls is completed in the jackpot game, the countdown display is performed with the acquired number of balls counted by the counting means as an initial value.
It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, a gaming machine provided with a display capable of displaying numbers, and a technique for appropriately displaying the number of acquired balls during a jackpot game is realized.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary 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 normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. Special figure 1 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead judgment table. This is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the hold production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the board movable body. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the 2nd segment display and the 4th segment display. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the 1st segment display. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the 3rd segment display. It is a figure which shows the display example of the character of the segment display of a movable board. It is a figure which shows the display example of the number of the segment display of a movable board. It is a figure which shows the battle production during a special figure change. It is a figure which shows the prize ball count production during a jackpot game. It is a flowchart of a counter value update process. It is a flowchart of a display value update process. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the state of the 1st prize opening, the output of various sensors, and the value of various counters.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing a symbol or a code that refers to an information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. for the symbol or the code is omitted or It may be abbreviated. Further, in any flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first form will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, the left-right and up-down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left-right and up-down directions (front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction in which the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And.

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

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a handle 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force (amount driven by the launching device 72 described later to be driven by the launching solenoid) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. ing. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. An upper plate 34 for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided.

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 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the right portion decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided. ..

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m. The speaker 52 has a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Further, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23 m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 in the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 as an effect device for the purpose of enhancing the entertainment of the game is attached to the upper side of the left edge portion and the right edge portion of the front frame 23 m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of 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 numbers of the members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the gaming.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit YU has a game board 1. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 1A is formed in the substantially center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner side wall portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 into which the game ball can flow down is formed so as to project forward. Further, on the outside of the inner side wall portion 1B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is formed so as to project forward. An image display device 50 provided with a display unit 50a capable of displaying an image is provided on the back surface of the game board 1, and the display unit 50a can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 1A.

A game area 6 surrounded by an inner side wall portion 1B, an outer wall portion 1C, and the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 1. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner side wall portion 1B and the outer wall portion 1C.

The gaming area 6 is an area in which a gaming ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. A large number of game nails (not shown) are projected in the game area 6. The game nail has a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, with the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, the gate 13, and the first large winning opening 14, which will be described later. And, it constitutes a route to appropriately guide to the second big winning opening 15 and the like. The starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as entry openings, and the large winning openings such as the first major winning opening 14 and the second major winning opening 15 are referred to as special winning openings or specific winning openings. The gate 13 may be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

A center frame (center decorative body) 61 for decorating the peripheral edge of the opening 1A is provided near the center of the game area 6. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding the game ball to the first starting port 11 described later, and a warp capable of guiding the game ball to the stage.

Further, in the game area 6, the first start winning device 11D in which the first start opening 11 through which the game ball can enter is formed, and the second starting opening 12 D makes it possible or impossible to enter the second start opening 12. A start winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided.

The first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for winning the game ball to the first starting port 11 is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of a random number related to special figure 1 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery". ) And the opportunity for the variable display of Special Figure 1. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is usually (in a normal state) in a closed position where it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. Then, in a special state different from the normal state, the game ball moves to an open position where it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. The movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position in this way is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. It is possible to enter the ball into the mouth 12. 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 port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric chew 12D is opened", and when the electric chew 12D is in the "closed state", the "electric chew 12D is closed". Also called.

The prize for the second starting port 12 of the game ball is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of a random number related to special figure 2 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery". ) And the opportunity for variable display in Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 10 into which a game ball can enter. When a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number of game balls (three in this embodiment) 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 an opportunity for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "Public map") (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number of ordinary symbols: hereinafter referred to as "Public map lottery") and variable display of the normal symbol. It has become. The electric chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a first big prize device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal AT14D”) in which a first big prize opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The first prize-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 large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a closed state that closes the first large winning opening 14, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. When the AT opening / closing member 14k normally operates in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. In this embodiment, the game ball can be entered into the first large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in the open state. When the game balls win the first prize opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second big prize device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as “VAT15D”) in which a second big prize opening 15 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The second prize-winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k is normally in a closed state that closes the second large winning opening 15, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. In this embodiment, the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 15 only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k closes the second large winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. In this way, the second large winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening / closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second prize opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, the second prize-winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second major winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second major winning opening sensor 15a that can detect a game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 15 and allow the game ball to pass downward is provided. Has been done.

In the downstream area of the second large winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 are provided as areas through which the game ball can pass (enter). The game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening sensor 15a is distributed to the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17 by the distribution device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate and a distribution solenoid 16s for driving the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable to the 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 of hindering the passage of the game ball to the specific region 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible for the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 to 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 prize 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 shaken in the second state (passing allowable state: front view of FIG. 3B) to allow the passage (entry) of the specific region 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 area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16 and is open directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called the second route.

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

The specific area 16 is provided with a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the specific area 16 and allows the game ball to pass downward. Further, the non-specific area 17 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 17a that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the non-specific area 17 and allows the game ball to pass downward.

It is possible to provide only one of the first prize-winning device 14D and the second prize-winning device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, depending on the playability, it is possible to provide two large prize-winning devices such as the first large prize-winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a distribution device.

Returning to the explanation of the game board 1, as shown in FIG. 2, at the substantially lowermost part of the game area 6, a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won any prize opening is placed in the game area 6. There are two out ports 19 for discharging to the outside of the. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light. The board lamp 54 is arranged on the rear surface of the game board 1. Therefore, the board lamp 54 illuminates the game board 1 from the back surface of the game board 1. Further, the panel lamp 54 is provided on the front side of the image display device 50 or at a position not overlapping with the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 when viewed from the front. Therefore, the image display device 50 does not block the illumination of the panel lamp 54 when viewed from the player (front view, front-back direction).

The game area 6 on which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right-handed". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also 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 a prize in 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 hitting left. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right to pass through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first large winning opening 14. Or, you can aim to win the second prize opening 15.

In addition, the game ball that did not enter any of the winning openings (1st starting opening 11, 2nd starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, 1st big winning opening 14, and 2nd big winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls for winning each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

Further, the indicators 8 are arranged on the left side (a portion other than the game area 6) below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 4, on the display devices 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 normal figure are variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. Further, the display devices 8 include the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a, which displays the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of hold of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later. Also included is a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying the number of special figure 2 hold (U2: the number of holds for variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 81b), which will be described later.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 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. Further, the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as a 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 a special figure hold indicator 83.

The special figure display 81 notifies the result of the special figure lottery. The special figure display 81 displays the special figure in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special figure. The special figure to be stopped and displayed (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a big hit symbol), the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 and 2nd big winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of types of big hits described later), the special figure display 81 is set to "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■ : Off) to display the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left. If the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is a lost pattern composed of lighting 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 as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

Further, in the special map display 81, in the variable display of the special map, the variable display of the special map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special map is stopped and displayed. The mode of variable display of the special figure is, for example, a mode in which each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are acquired. There are times. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entry ball) are called "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the random numbers related to the special figure 2 are stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 holdes that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 hold) and the number of special figure 2 hold that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 hold). Can set an upper limit (for example, 4). 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 variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special figure hold based on the special figure hold becomes possible for variable display. That is, the digestion of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random numbers and the like corresponding to the special figure hold are determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

Then, the special figure hold display 83 displays the number of special figure hold. Specifically, each of the special figure 1 hold display 83a and the special figure 2 hold display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the special figure is formed by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold. It is possible to display the number of holds.

In addition, the general map display 82 notifies the result of the general map lottery. The normal map display 82 displays the normal map in a variable manner and then stops and displays the normal map. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed, variable-displayed normal map is derived and displayed) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal maps by the regular map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. ..

The normal map display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal map according to the result of the normal map lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, the normal figure display 82 displays a winning symbol composed of lighting of both LEDs such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a loss pattern consisting of lighting of only the right LED is displayed, such as "■ □". A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, in the normal map display 82, in the variable display of the normal map, the variable display of the normal map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the normal map is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the normal diagram is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are turned on alternately. The mode of variable display in the normal drawing is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode), all LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a “normal symbol-related random number”. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal figure hold indicator for displaying the number of normal figure hold indicators is not provided, but the normal figure hold indicator may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure hold indicator, for example, one having the same configuration as the special figure hold indicator 83 can be adopted.

Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. The effect unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50 and a board movable device 55.

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. If the image display device 50 can display an image, the image display device 50 may be composed of a plurality of liquid crystal displays, a dot matrix LED, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, or the like. It may be a display device of.

The board movable device 55 includes a decorated board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k is located behind the game board 1 (back side) and in front of the image display device 50 (front side), and is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a.

FIG. 5A schematically shows how the board movable body 55k is held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which it is not operating. At this time, the board movable body 55k is located below the image display device 50 and at a position that does not substantially overlap with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player, and does not interfere with the visual recognition of the image displayed on the display unit 50a. That is, the board movable body 55k is in a hidden position when viewed from the player. When driven by the drive source of the board movable device 55, the board movable body 55k moves (ascends) upward. Then, when the board movable body 55k moves to a predetermined position (display position), the board movable body 55k is stopped. As a result, the movable board 55k is in a state of appearing from a position hidden from the player's point of view. At this time, the raised board movable body 55k overlaps with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player, and a part of the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game. For example, it stands by at a position above the image display device 50 and does not substantially overlap with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player, and when driven by the drive source of the board movable device 55, it moves (descends) downward. Another board movable body may be provided.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a big hit game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls game profits (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. The game board 1 includes an effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 that controls effects such as game effects) and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 that controls payout of game balls. It is provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls the game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub control unit) that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the voice control circuit 161 described later. The effect control unit includes at least a sub control board 120, and uses effect means (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, panel movable device 55, etc.). It suffices if it is possible to control various effects.

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

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game memory. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the gaming 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. Further, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal diagram variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105, the normal drawing holding storage unit 106, and the like.

Further, on the main control board 100, the information stored in the game I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting or outputting data or signals and the game RAM 104 are cleared in the game CPU 102. A RAM clear switch 119 for making the switch 119 is mounted.

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

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

The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in 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 large winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 14. The second large winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large 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 corresponding 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 as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first special winning opening solenoid 14s, a second special winning opening solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first prize-winning port solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first prize-winning device 14D. The second prize-winning port solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second prize-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 as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, on the main control board 100, display 8 (special figure 1 display 81a, special figure 2 display 81b, normal figure display 82, special figure 1 hold display 83a, and special figure 2 hold display 83b) ) Is connected. The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 to pay out the prize balls based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. , Pay out the ball rental. The game ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by 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 with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the launching device 72. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launching volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information 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 of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

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

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

Further, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates by the electric power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 operates. It is operated by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for RTC 139 may be provided on the sub control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is an image display device 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. The connection between the sub control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be performed by both the transmission of the signal from the sub control board 120 to the image control board 140 and the transmission of the 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 and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. .. Further, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It is equipped with. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data, moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. (Including) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads 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 command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and the 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 composed of a group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

The effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 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. 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 substrate to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and audio 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 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, various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators serving as a drive source, and various lamps are connected to the sub control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 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.

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a output a signal corresponding 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 as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include a panel drive motor 55 m for driving the panel movable device 55, a frame drive motor 58 m for driving the frame movable device 58, and a normal button vibration motor 40 m for vibrating the normal button 40. A special button vibration motor 41m or the like that vibrates the special button 41 is included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation, or can apply vibration to each input device. In detail, 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. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the vibration mode of each input device, and controls the vibration applied to each input device via the lamp control circuit 151. The motor that vibrates the button may vibrate a movable object inside the button in addition to the mode of directly vibrating the button. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from 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 on the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of each lamp and the operation control of each movable device. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

3. 3. Main games by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. It should be noted that each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and a table different from these is shown in the explanation of "features 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, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used for the configuration in which another table is not shown in the explanation of the "feature portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, and the "pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the explanation of "feature part" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, we will explain the games related to Fuzu. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a lottery. When the normal map lottery is performed, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing variable display). Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal figure that is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the lost pattern of the normal figure is also referred to as "missing normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost pattern of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of one gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed. Further, in the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal drawing start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to a normal map when the normal map start condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (general map lottery, variable display of the normal map, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8A, the random numbers related to normal symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers for performing collision detection. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Random numbers are appropriately provided with a range.

3-1-1. Collision detection of the normal map The hit determination of the normal map is a judgment for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) according to the hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number value) is distributed to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether the player is a hit or a loser by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal map is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal map. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, it is not necessary to divide the hit determination table for each game state.

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

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state). That is, the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). There is a time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). It is not necessary to divide the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the fluctuation time of the normal map different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, for the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed, the normal map fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. The variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal map variation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal map display 82. In addition, these fluctuation times of the normal map can be changed as appropriate. By performing the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of a normal map, and is executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of the general map lottery).

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) 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 corresponds to a gaming state (non-time saving state or 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 or time saving state). The auxiliary game control table corresponds to the game state (non-time saving state or time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. The number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is 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 only for the first opening time (a time when it is difficult to make the game ball win 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 a “short open auxiliary game”. Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is used only for the second opening time (time in which it is easy to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.0 seconds)), which is longer than the first opening time. Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time-saving state is also referred to as a “long open auxiliary game”. The opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same for the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. When the launched game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs a variable display of the special figure 1 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery has a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on one prize is completed. On the other hand, if the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed.

Similarly, when the launched game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 12, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a special figure 2 lottery. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on one prize is completed. On the other hand, if the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed.

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 game ball in the second starting opening 12 is "establishment of the second starting condition". That is. Further, "establishment of the first starting condition" and "establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the starting condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "missing special symbol" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned lost symbol of the normal drawing.

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

3-2-1. The jackpot determination of the special figure The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not the jackpot game is executed) according to the jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (A). The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot and the loss which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. In addition, the winning probability of the jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. Each type of jackpot symbol corresponds to a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variable display type of special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2), in other words, a prize that causes the jackpot symbol type determination (a prize that generated the jackpot symbol type determination). Is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12) in which the above was performed. 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 the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are used. There is a jackpot symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type judgment table, the judgment value of the jackpot symbol type random number (random number value by jackpot symbol type) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired random number of the jackpot symbol type 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 value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. The distribution rate for each jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B, and for the special figure 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol C to set the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination to 100%. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery in which the game ball wins in the first start opening 11 and the special figure 2 lottery in which the game ball wins in the second start opening 12 are used to swing the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to have different fractions.

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

The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state. It is not necessary to divide the reach determination table for each game state.

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value (reach random number value) of the reach random number is divided into "with reach" (generate reach) and "without reach" (do not generate reach), which are the results of reach judgment. ing. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the acquired reach random numbers according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach” is different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. The probability of being determined to have reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "with reach" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach" may be referred to as "loss without reach". ..

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment uses a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, and the variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment). It is a judgment for determining (figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed in both cases of a big hit and a loss as a result of the big hit judgment. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. The special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the effect flow (effect content) of the special map variation time and the special map variation effect. The identification information included in the special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) that performs variable display to be judged, in other words, a starting port where a prize is made that causes the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. Is associated with the type (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are displayed. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used at the time of the operation. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure used in the non-time saving state. There is one variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is also used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving). It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

Further, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table have a big hit, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a reachless loss, respectively. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure hold number. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 holding number (U1) is 0 to 2 and the special drawing 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special drawing 1 holding number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss without reach. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used in the above. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

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

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

3-2-4. 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-related random numbers. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning a prize at the starting port). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, and special features. Figure variation pattern There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 or second start port 12) related to the start winning. That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (first look-ahead determination table) when the first start opening 11 is won, and a look-ahead determination table (second look-ahead determination table) when the second start opening 12 is won. And there is. The look-ahead determination table may not be divided according to the type of starting port (first starting port 11 or second starting port 12).

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

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state. And a second look-ahead determination table used when the time is shortened. It is not necessary to divide the look-ahead determination table for each game state. Further, what kind of determination is included in the look-ahead determination can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving opening and closing of the jackpot (1st jackpot 14 or 2nd jackpot 15), and from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. It includes the opening (also referred to as OP) and the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins 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 round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first (first) round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 round (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 14 and the 2nd big winning opening 15) are opened in each round game, and It includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). After the stop display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG.

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 big prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , Is done. Then, in 16R (final round), a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, is played. It will be done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the first big winning opening sensor 14a or the second big winning opening sensor 15a, the first big winning opening 14 or the first The round game is terminated even before the maximum opening time of the two major winning openings 15 has elapsed.

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. 10B), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C may be executed when B is executed, and the jackpot game C may be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

In addition, the number of times and the time in each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15, or can be performed using only one of them. If the configuration is such that only the big hit game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or the configuration is such that only the big hit game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, the configuration that does not have the big winning opening that is not used. May be. Further, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be a plurality of types or one type.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 takes 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, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be an opening / closing 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 fact that the specific region 16 is in the open state is also referred to as "V open", and the fact that the specific region 16 is in the closed state is also referred to as "V closed".

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a fixed operating mode (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a fixed opening / closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and Due to the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, by combining the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the game ball is set to the specific region in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering 16.

During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball can easily pass (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passing”). The jackpot to be performed is called "V long jackpot", and the jackpot in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass. 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 game state”, a “low probability high base game state”, a “high probability low base game state”, a “high probability high base game state”, and a “high probability high base game state”. It is possible to put it in any of the "big hit gaming states". The "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", the "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and the "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" may be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit 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 game state" or the "low probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high probability state is set in the "high probability low base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a high probability 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 turned on for the first time 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 passing the game ball through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether the trigger for switching to the high probability state is V passage or the type of jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined according to the playability 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 big-hit determinations without winning the big-hit, or by winning the next big-hit.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "high probability low base gaming state", or the "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 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 electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the special map fluctuation pattern determination is performed according to the special map fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special map fluctuation pattern having a short special map fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game as compared with the non-time saving state.

Further, in the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the normal map is more likely to be shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. For example, in the time-reduced state, the normal map fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-reduced state is determined (FIG. 9 (B)). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

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

As described above, in the time-reduced state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time-reduced state, and it becomes easier for the game ball to frequently win a prize in the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on for the first time, the non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a big hit, 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-reduced state, the winning is easy to win, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long, as compared with the non-time-saving state. That is, the game related to the general map is set in favor of the player in three points. However, the points set in favor of this player may be some of these. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time-saving state does not have to be one in which the special figure fluctuation pattern having a short special figure fluctuation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time-saving state.

Further, the gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state". In the "big hit game state", the normal figure lottery (hit judgment related to the normal figure) is performed, but the special figure lottery (big hit judgment) is not performed. Therefore, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. To. Further, as for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned gaming states or only a part of them. Further, the various gaming states described in the present specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth gaming state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

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

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The effect mode is a division (or a higher-level conceptual attribute) of the effect. 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 the effect modes.

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

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a non-time saving state. be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a in the first normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing an evening mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16 (B). As shown in ―3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime normal background image G104) showing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is one without winning a big hit. It can be switched under one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. 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 first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the normal second stage effect mode, the reach type is displayed. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and indicates that the state is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probabilistic effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image (probability variation background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probabilistic effect mode includes a probabilistic pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a probabilistic post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the probability change first stage effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the probability change second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according 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 performed in the "low probability high base game state", and indicates 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, the time saving effect mode includes a time saving first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a time saving second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the time saving first stage effect mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

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

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect pattern, the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the board movable device 55, the frame movable device 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. It is possible to perform other effects using the various effect devices of. In this case, it is possible to perform another effect in parallel with the variable display of the effect symbol, and it is possible to continue to perform the other effect even after the stop display of the effect symbol is performed.

4-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 17A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on each of the left side, the center, and the right side in which the display unit 50a is substantially evenly divided into three in the left-right direction. It is possible to provide the symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the 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 is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

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

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

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 suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbols KZ2, and the right small are displayed. When the variable display of the special figure is started from the state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and the variable display of the special figure is waiting, FIG. 17 (B). As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the stop mode (so-called random stitches) suggesting loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 And the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and 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, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect for the player to 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 symbol EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down to. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and 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 suggesting loss. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", it stops in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

Further, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggesting a loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches", and the loose stitches when the reach is established are referred to as "reach loose stitches". .. How to combine the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reach breaks (for example, "2/3/1", "5/8/6", etc.), and each of the effects that make up the reach breaks. The combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2", "5, 4, 5", etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how to combine the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (doublet) that suggests a big hit (for example, "2.2.2", "7,7,7", etc.). 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. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player strongly expect a big hit.

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP reach-only effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-dedicated effect is reached, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit. At 50a, an effect suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character (friend character) wins the battle and stands up) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped modes (so-called) suggesting a big hit. Stop display with doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and 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 fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect suggesting a loss (for example, an enemy character is in a battle). (Display of winning and standing up) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disjointed eyes) 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 suggesting loss. The contents of the SP reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is "miss", and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", and the execution probability of SP reach is determined to be a jackpot. If the result of is "missing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is set to 100%, the jackpot expectation of SP reach is set higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to do. 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 judgment is "missing", and the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss", and 30% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". 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.

4-2-4. The L-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. The L reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a "big hit" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is a production to make the player expect a big hit. Functions as. The execution time of the reach effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of the 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 may be provided in which the reach effect of the SP reach is progressively executed after the reach effect of the L reach.

4-3. Hold icon display area As shown in FIG. 20A, 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. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e including one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA which is the same as or different from the hold icon HA depending on the start of the special figure variation effect.

The number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. 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 of them. Further, it is also possible to provide a hold icon display area 50d but not to provide the icon display area 50e, or to not provide both.

4-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect according to the game ball winning a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The hold effect can notify 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 port 11 when the number of hold of the special figure 1 is "0", the special figure variation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon is concerned. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d of the hold icon display area 50d are obtained. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the number of holds in Special Figure 1 is “2”. After that, when the special figure variation effect ends and a new special figure variation effect is started, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is as shown in FIG. 20 (D). 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 notified that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1".

4-4. Notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect using an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, a movable device (panel movable device 55, frame movable device 58), an input device (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using a movable device (board movable device 55, frame movable device 58) as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect of operating the movable device (board movable device 55, frame movable device 58), and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

In the movable body effect, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the board movable device 55 operates and the board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a. It is suggested that it will develop into SP reach. At this time, it is preferable that the effect image is displayed in the space that does not overlap with the board movable body 55k of the display unit 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 21B, the board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position) and develops into SP reach. It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform the movable body effect as a so-called ghost effect.

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

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, FIG. 22 (A) shows. As described above, the effect of urging the operation of the special button 41 (operation promotion effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (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. (Image G33 with remaining operation valid period) and the like. 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, as shown in FIG. 22B, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation valid period. In addition, the board movable device 55 operates, and the 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 panel movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold for which the special figure lottery has not been performed as a notice effect. The look-ahead effect functions as an effect for suggesting the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold to the player in advance.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is "big hit", the hold icon HA which is usually displayed as "○" in the hold icon display area 50d as shown in FIG. 20 (C). May be displayed as "☆". In addition, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "missing", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called "gase effect". The look-ahead effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the display mode of the hold icon HA is not limited to the change, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. The counter, timer, buffer, etc. that appear in the control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 23 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (processor for serial input / output), PIO (processor for parallel input / output), CTC (interrupt time management) (Circuit for) is set.

Following the power-on processing, the game control microcomputer 101 prohibits interrupts (S002) and executes normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B) are added and updated by 1. 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 of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. 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 including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the game control microcomputer 101 permits an interrupt (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are used. The random number counter value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing (S005) on the main side will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes the output process (S101). In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 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 takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays the game as the lower plate full data. Stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 23. That is, in the process of updating the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt process (main side timer interrupt process). After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and ends the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S108) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as another process (S108), a payout control process for paying out the prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 according to the winning of the game ball to each winning opening. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out the prize ball based on the prize ball request signal.

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

[2-1. Sensor detection process]
In the sensor detection process (S104), the game control microcomputer 101 has a general winning opening sensor processing, a gate sensor processing, a second starting opening sensor processing, a first starting opening sensor processing, a first large winning opening sensor processing, and a second large winning opening sensor processing. The winning opening sensor processing and the specific area sensor processing are performed in sequence. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

In the general winning opening sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. In addition, a command for a general winning opening sensor is generated according to the determination result.

In the gate sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 provided in the game RAM 104. .. When a predetermined number (for example, 4) of ordinary symbol random numbers are stored in the normal symbol holding storage unit 106, the newly acquired ordinary symbol random numbers are not stored. In addition, a command for the gate sensor is generated according to the determination result.

In the second start port sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers and the second look-ahead determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, according to the determination result, the special figure 2 hold number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 hold number) stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the result of the second look-ahead judgment are displayed. Generate a command for the second start port sensor including the second start winning command to represent.

In the first start port sensor process, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 11a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special figure 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is acquired. Is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example, “4”), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first. It is stored in order from the area. When the special figure 1 related random numbers are stored up to the nth region, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are not stored. Further, the first look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first look-ahead determination table (see FIG. 13). Further, according to the determination result, the special figure 1 hold number command representing the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 hold number) stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the result of the first look-ahead judgment are displayed. Generate a command for the first start port sensor including the first start winning command to represent.

In the first prize opening sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the first prize opening sensor 14a. In addition, a command for the first large winning opening sensor according to the determination result is generated.

In the second big winning opening sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning opening sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second large winning opening sensor according to the determination result is generated.

In the specific area sensor processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. In addition, a command for a specific area sensor is generated according to the determination result.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially performs a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol determination process, and an auxiliary game control process. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal figure and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a hit determination based on the normal symbol random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106. In addition, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state. Then, a normal map fluctuation start command including information on the result of the collision detection and the normal map fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, the variable display of the normal map is started by the normal map display 82 based on the normal map fluctuation time associated with the determined normal map fluctuation pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal map. In the normal symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 101 displays the stop display of the normal map based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map after the variable display of the normal map being executed starts. conduct. Then, a command to stop the fluctuation of the normal map indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

The normal symbol confirmation process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 displays a stop according to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the running normal figure. It is determined whether or not the normal figure is a winning pattern. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

The auxiliary game control process is a process performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the game control microcomputer 101 controls the auxiliary game based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. In addition, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the processing result.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 101 sequentially performs a special symbol standby process, a special symbol variation process, a special symbol determination process, a jackpot game control process, and a game state setting process. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b. , Special figure 2 Hold storage unit shift processing is performed. Further, based on the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is performed. ..

In the special figure 2 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 corresponds to the special symbol random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b and the current game state. Using the jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination for determining whether a jackpot or a loss is performed is performed. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot symbol type determination table. .. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol specification command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 includes the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, and the current game. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is determined by using the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table according to the state. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (special figure 2 hold number). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command is associated with information regarding the special figure 2, information regarding the result of the jackpot determination, information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, information regarding the result of the reach determination, and special figure 2 variation pattern. Information such as special map fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b by one to the first area side, and at the same time, shifts the random numbers related to the special figure 2 to the first area side. The special figure 2 related random numbers are cleared from the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they are acquired. Then, a special figure 2 hold number command representing the special figure 2 hold number after processing is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 corresponds to the special symbol random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a and the current game state. Using the jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination for determining whether a jackpot or a loss is performed is performed. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol is performed using the jackpot symbol type random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. .. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command indicating the loss is generated. It should be noted that a plurality of types of loss may be provided, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the type of the lost symbol may be determined. In this case, the symbol specification command may include information indicating the type of the lost symbol.

The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 includes the special figure fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a, and the current game. The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is determined by using the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table according to the state. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a reach determination is made, and the special figure 1 variation pattern is determined according to the result of the reach determination. The determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (special figure 1 hold number). Then, a special figure 1 fluctuation start command representing the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command is associated with information regarding the special figure 1, information regarding the result of the jackpot determination, information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination, information regarding the result of the reach determination, and special figure 1 variation pattern. Information such as special map fluctuation time is included. Then, the special figure 1 display 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern.

The special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process is a process performed when the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a by one to the first area side, and at the same time, shifts the random number to the first area side. The special figure 1 related random number is cleared from the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they are acquired. Then, a special figure 1 hold number command representing the special figure 1 hold number after processing is generated.

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

[2-3-2. Special symbol change processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 101 terminates the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 81 according to the elapse of the special symbol variation time, and at the same time, the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination. Stop and display the figure. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the lost symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special map fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special map is generated.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol confirmation process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts to the jackpot game state when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is the jackpot symbol. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command contains information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high-probability end command indicating the transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. Then, a time saving end command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state is generated. If the currently stopped special figure is a lost symbol and the special figure 2 hold number and the special figure 1 hold number are "0", the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is waiting for a customer. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. After the transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of the opening time or the closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. In addition, the ending is started according to the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information regarding the result of the jackpot symbol type determination.

[2-3-5. Game status setting process]
The game state setting process is a process performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the game state setting process, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the high probability state at the end of the jackpot game state when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state. When limiting the duration of the high-probability state, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of variable displays of the special figure in which the high-probability state can be continued without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, a high-probability setting command indicating the setting of the high-probability state is generated. When changing from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, the time-saving state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the time-saving state, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of variable display of special figures that can continue the time-saving state without winning a big hit) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating the setting of the time saving state is generated.

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

6. Control of the game by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27. The counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

[1. Sub control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 25 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the power-on process according to the power-on process is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 122 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 prohibits interrupts (S4002) and executes random number update processing (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations related to various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determining the effect for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process is completed, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the command transmission process (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). The sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light through the circuit 151 (various light emission effects are executed by the light emission), and the board movable device 55 or the frame movable device 58 is operated (various movable bodies by the operation). Perform the production). In this way, various effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized.

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed.

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

[2.1ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, the effect control microcomputer 121 has an input process (S4101), a light emission data output process (S4102), a movable device control process (S4103), and a watchdog timer process (S4101). S4104) is sequentially performed.

In the input processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 detects an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by a player, such as a normal button detection switch 40a and a special button detection switch 41a, and sets a command according to the detection result for production. Create data. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are made to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, a movable body effect such as the board movable device 55 and the frame movable device 58 is operated at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. The drive data is output in order to perform. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect of operating each movable device in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[2.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, the effect control microcomputer 121 has received command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), and effect data creation. The processing (S4204) is sequentially performed.

In the receive command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the command stored in the receive buffer of the effect RAM 124 by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and processes according to the command (for example, the effect selection or the effect mode). Set, set commands, etc.). In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) is created and output to the voice control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

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

7. Characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the production using the movable board 55k.

7-1. Big hit game of pachinko gaming machine PY1 First, a big hit game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (big hit games 1 to 5) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG. 28.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines either "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 2" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special symbol determination process based on the winning of the first starting port 11). It can be decided. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the "big hit symbol 1" at a rate of 65% and the "big hit symbol 2" at a rate of 35%. Further, in the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special symbol determination process based on the winning of the second starting port 12), the "big hit symbol 3", "big hit symbol 4", or Any of the "big hit symbols 5" can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "big hit symbol 3" at a ratio of 60%, "big hit symbol 4" at a ratio of 5%, and "big hit symbol 5" at a ratio of 35%. To decide with.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game according to the type of the determined jackpot symbol. Specifically, in the "big hit game 1" executed when the "big hit symbol 1" is determined and the "big hit game 2" executed when the "big hit symbol 2" is determined, a round game is performed. Is performed 8 times. Then, the first big winning opening 14 is opened once per round game, and the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per opening. In this embodiment, the expected value of the balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 1 or the jackpot symbol 2 is about 1200 pieces.

In addition, in the "big hit game 3" executed when the "big hit symbol 3" is determined and the "big hit game 4" executed when the "big hit symbol 4" is determined, the round game is played 16 times. Will be done. Then, in the "big hit game 3", in all of 1R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 per round game is opened once, and the first for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per opening. Open the big winning opening 14. On the other hand, in the "big hit game 4", the first big winning opening 14 is opened three times in 1R. The opening time is different for each opening, and the first large winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 2.0 seconds in the first and second opening, and the first large opening is opened for a maximum of 25.5 seconds in the third opening. The winning opening 14 is opened. In the 1st round, the opening of the first two times is a short-term opening with an extremely short opening time of the first large winning opening 14, and winning is not expected so much, but the opening of the third opening is a long time, so it is the maximum. You can expect to win up to the number. From 2R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In this embodiment, the expected value of the balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 3 or the jackpot symbol 4 is about 2400.

Further, in the "big hit game 5" executed when the "big hit symbol 5" is determined, the round game is performed twice. Then, in the "big hit game 5", in all of 1R to 2R, the first big winning opening 14 per one round game is opened once, and the first for a maximum of 2.0 seconds per opening. Open the big winning opening 14. In this jackpot game 5, one opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is a short-term opening, and in reality, it is a round in which a winning to the first big winning opening 14 is not expected so much. In this embodiment, the expected value of the number of balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game after winning the jackpot symbol 5 is several tens. In the present specification, the opening time of the first large winning opening 14 is 2.5 seconds or more is defined as a long-term opening, and the opening shorter than 2.5 seconds is defined as a short-term opening.

As described above, "big hit game 3" and "big hit game 4" in which the number of round games is 16 times are "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 2" and round games in which the number of round games is 8 times. It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the "big hit game 5" in which the number of times is two, and the jackpot game state in which the "big hit game 3" and the "big hit game 4" are executed is the "big hit game 1". , "Big hit game 2" or "Big hit game 5" is executed, which is more advantageous to the player than the big hit game state.

Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game regardless of which of "big hit game 1", "big hit game 2", "big hit game 3", "big hit game 4", and "big hit game 5" is executed. Set the later game state to the time saving state. In addition, when any of the big hit games of "big hit game 1", "big hit game 3", and "big hit game 4" is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while "big hit". When any of the big hit games of "Game 2" or "Big hit game 5" is executed, the game state after the big hit game is set to the normal probability state. That is, after "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4", it is controlled to a high probability high base game state (high probability state and time saving state), and "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 2" or "big hit game". After "5", it is controlled to a low-probability high-based gaming state (normal probability state and time-saving state).

In this embodiment, the "high probability high base game state" can be continued until the next jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, the "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of variable display of the special figure after the big hit game reaches 100 times.

Therefore, the "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" in which the high probability state is set after that is from the "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 5" in which the high probability state is not set after that. Can be said to be a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. Further, the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 1" or "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" is executed is higher than the jackpot game state in which "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 5" is executed. It can be said that it is an advantageous game state.

It should be noted that the jackpot gaming state can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state regardless of the type of jackpot symbol. Further, it can be said that the "high-probability high-base gaming state", which is one of the high-probability states, is more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability high-base gaming state", which is one of the normal probability states. In the present specification, a gaming state that is advantageous to the player may be referred to as an advantageous gaming state.

Further, as described above, since the jackpot game 3 and the jackpot game 4 are jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game 5, the jackpot symbol 3 and the jackpot symbol 4 are also more advantageous to the player than the jackpot symbol 5. It can be said that it is a big hit design. In other words, the jackpot symbol 3 and the jackpot symbol 4 are included in the types of jackpot symbols that are advantageous to the player, and the jackpot symbol 5 is included in the types of jackpot symbols that are disadvantageous to the player.

7-2. Board movable body 55k
Subsequently, the details of the board movable body 55k included in the board movable device 55 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. One of the features of the movable board 55k is a plurality of segment indicators.

As shown in FIG. 29, the board movable body 55k has a display group 56 including four segment displays 561, 562, 563, and 564, and a main body portion 550 on which the display group 56 is installed. is doing. For each of the segment indicators 561, 562, 563, and 564, the first segment indicator 561, the second segment indicator 562, the third segment indicator 563, and the fourth segment indicator 564 are used in this order from the left side.

The main body portion 550 has a shape imitating a special button 41 (see FIG. 1). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the special button 41 has a design with a sword as a motif, and more specifically, a shape composed of a sword handle, a brim, and a part of a sword. The main body 550 of the movable board 55k is also designed to remind them of the special button 41. That is, the main body portion 550 of the board movable body 55k is composed of a sword portion 551, a flange portion 552, and a handle portion 553. Then, each segment display 561, 562, 563, 564 is arranged in a row on the sword portion 551.

Further, in the board movable body 55k, the left end and the right end of the main body portion 550 in the left-right direction are supported by the effect unit 1U, and are further supported so as to be slidable in the up-down direction. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, in the board movable body 55k, the main body portion 550 can be displaced in the vertical direction, and the main body portion 550 is displaced in the vertical direction, so that the display group 56 is also displaced in the vertical direction. ..

The design applied to the main body 550 of the movable board 55k does not have to follow the motif of the special button 41, and other motifs may be adopted. Further, the board movable body 55k may be displaced not only in the vertical direction but also in the horizontal direction. For example, the main body portion 550 of the board movable body 55k is separated into a sword portion 551, a flange portion 552, and a handle portion 553, which are separately arranged on the left side and the right side of the image display device 50, respectively, at predetermined timings. Each of them may be moved to the center and combined with the integrated main body 550.

Further, the number of segment indicators in the indicator group 56 is not limited to four. That is, it may be 3 or less, or 5 or more. Further, in the board movable body 55k, the segment indicators are arranged in a row in the left-right direction, but a plurality of rows may be provided. For example, if two rows are provided in the vertical direction and four segment indicators are arranged in the left-right direction in each row, a total of eight segment indicators of 2 × 4 are arranged in the main body 550. For example, an LED corresponds to the light emitting means of each segment display. The lighting control of each segment display of the display group 56 is performed by the effect control microcomputer 121 via the lamp control circuit 151.

Next, each segment display 561, 562, 563, 564 constituting the display group 56 will be described. In this embodiment, the second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 have the same configuration, and these segment displays will be described first.

The second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 are general 7-segment displays, and as shown in FIG. 30 (A), the seven segments 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d, 57e, 57f, It is composed of 57g. Then, by turning on or off each segment, Arabic numerals of "0" to "9" are expressed as shown in FIG. 30 (B). Specifically, the second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 have two segments 57a, 57g arranged horizontally, and four segments 57b, 57e, 57c arranged vertically. The outer shell is formed by 57f, and the remaining one segment 57d is arranged so as to cross the center of the area surrounded by the outer shell.

Further, the second segment display 562 and the fourth segment display 564 can express some alphabets in addition to Arabic numerals. For example, "A" can be expressed by lighting a segment other than the segment 57g. Further, "C" can be expressed by lighting the segments 57a, 57b, 57e, and 57g. Hereinafter, a general 7-segment display such as the 2nd segment display 562 and the 4th segment display 564 is also referred to as a "general segment display".

In the first segment display 561, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), in the general segment display, the segment 57h is further inclined to the lower right in the area surrounded by the segments 57d, 57e, 57f, 57g. Have been placed. That is, the first segment display 561 is composed of eight segments. By using the segment 57h, the first segment display 561 can express characters that cannot be expressed by the second segment display 562. For example, by lighting the segment 57h and further lighting the segments 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d, 57e, "R" can be expressed as shown in FIG. 31 (B). Of course, by turning off the segment 57h, characters that can be expressed by a general segment display can be displayed. Hereinafter, a segment display to which a new segment is added, such as the first segment display 561, is also referred to as a “first special segment display”.

The arrangement of the added segments in the first special segment display is not limited to the arrangement of the first segment display 561. For example, it may be arranged in the area surrounded by the segments 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d, or may be arranged upward to the right. Further, the number of segments to be added is not limited to one, and a plurality of segments may be added. The number of segments to be added and the arrangement may be appropriately determined according to the characters to be expressed.

As shown in FIG. 32 (A), in the third segment display 563, the segment 57d is divided into two segments (the left side is 57d1 and the right side is 57d2), and the third segment display is individually lit. Or can be turned off. That is, the third segment display 563 is also composed of eight segments. The third segment display 563 can express characters that cannot be expressed by the general segment display by using the segments 57d1 and 57d2. For example, by lighting the segment 57d2 and further lighting the segments 57a, 57b, 57e, 57f, 57g, "G" can be expressed as shown in FIG. 32 (B). In this way, new characters can be displayed by turning on only one of the segments 57d1 and 57d2 and turning off the other. Of course, by turning on or off both segments 57d1 and 57d2, characters that can be expressed by a general segment display can be displayed. Hereinafter, a segment display in which a part of the segments is divided, such as the third segment display 563, is also referred to as a “second special segment display”. Further, the first special segment display and the second segment display are collectively referred to as "special segment display".

The segment and the number of segments to be divided in the second special segment display are not limited to the third segment display 563. For example, a segment other than the segment 57d may be divided, and the number of divisions is not limited to two and may be three or more. Further, the number of segments to be divided is not limited to one, and may be a plurality. The division target and the number of divisions of the segment may be appropriately determined according to the characters to be expressed.

As described above, in the display group 56 of this embodiment, a general segment display and a special segment display are mixedly mounted. By using a special segment display, it is possible to easily express a character string containing a specific character or number. For example, if the character string to be expressed is fixed, the special segment display may be placed at the location corresponding to the character to be expressed by the character string, and all the segment indicators do not have to be special segment indicators. good. For example, as shown in FIG. 33, when "ROGO" is displayed as a specific character string, the first segment display 561 is set as the first special segment display and the second segment display is displayed as in the present embodiment. The 562 may be a general segment display, the third segment display 563 may be a second special segment display, and the fourth segment display 564 may be a general segment display. That is, only two locations may be used as a special segment display, and the other may be used as a general segment display. By displaying only a part of the special segment in this way, it is cheaper and simpler to control than the case where all of the display is a special segment display.

In the display group 56 of this embodiment, the first special segment display, the general segment display, the second special segment display, and the general segment display are arranged in this order from the left, but what kind of segment display is arranged. It may be decided appropriately depending on the character string to be expressed.

Moreover, even if the special segment display is used, it is possible to express numbers in the same manner as the general segment display. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 34, the board movable body 55k may substitute the effect symbol display effect by displaying the numbers side by side, or may perform an effect expressing a counter or a timer.

7-3. Production using the board movable body 55k Next, the production using the board movable body 55k will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the expected number advance notification effect performed at the time of winning a big hit during the variable display of the special figure and the prize ball count effect performed during the big hit game as the effect using the movable board 55k. Is.

7-3-1. Battle production First, a battle production including an estimated number of advance notification effects will be described with reference to FIG. 35. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, during the variable display of the special symbol at the time of winning the jackpot, the main character (friend character) competes with the enemy character, and a battle that displays either the winning result or the losing result. Perform the production.

In the battle production, whether the main character wins (wins) or the main character loses (loses) depends on the result of the big hit lottery. That is, the battle effect may be executed even in the case of a loss, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a winning effect when a big hit is won, and a losing effect in the case of a loss. Hereinafter, the battle production when the jackpot is won, that is, the winning production will be described.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the battle production is started when the SP reach is developed during the fluctuation production of the special symbol. At the opening of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), the main character and the enemy character appear, and the battle effect OP image G130 suggesting that they compete with each other is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. Is displayed. There are multiple types of characters on the main character side and characters on the enemy side that appear in the battle production OP image G130, and the combination of the main character and the enemy character is the reliability of the production (the possibility that the main character will win, the jackpot). Based on the possibility of winning), it will be appropriately selected by the production lottery. For example, in the case of a character on the main character side, if a character A suggesting that the reliability is high and a character B suggesting that the reliability is low are prepared, the character A is likely to be selected when performing a winning effect. A lottery is made from the selection table, and when a losing effect is performed, a lottery is made from the selection table in which the character B is easily selected.

After that, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the effect image G135 during the battle in which the main character and the enemy character are fighting. Then, the effect image according to the lottery result is displayed. That is, when the jackpot is won, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), the winning effect image G140 showing that the main character has won is displayed. On the other hand, in the case of loss, a losing effect image (not shown) indicating that the main character has been defeated is displayed.

After displaying the winning effect image G140, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 moves the board movable body 55k from an initial position that is difficult for the player to see to a display position that is easy to see, as shown in FIG. 35 (D). The display position in the present embodiment is a position substantially intermediate in the vertical direction of the display unit 50a, and is a position in which the position in the vertical direction is substantially the same as that of the panel lamp 54 (see FIG. 2). As a result, the board movable body 55k overlaps with the image display device 50 when viewed from the player, and the board movable body 55k is arranged in front of the image display device 50.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the estimated number of acquired balls (that is, the number of prize balls paid out during the jackpot game) that the player can acquire during the jackpot game by using the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k. Estimated number of advance notifications are performed. This estimated number indicates the number of balls won based on the winning of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 and 2nd big winning opening 15) that is open during the execution of the big hit game, and other winnings. The number of balls won based on winning a prize in a mouth (general winning mouth 10 or first starting mouth 11) is not included. In this embodiment, for example, since the assumed number when the jackpot symbol 3 or the jackpot symbol 4 is won is 2400, "2400" is displayed using the display group 56. This suggests the type of jackpot symbol that was won. Further, by displaying the estimated number of acquired balls before the start of the execution of the jackpot game, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling that many prize balls can be obtained.

After that, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 returns the board movable body 55k from the display position to the initial position, and displays an effect symbol EZ (for example, a combination of doublets) indicating that the jackpot has been won. do. At this time, the display of the display group 56 of the movable board 55k is also returned to the initial state. After that, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the production corresponding to the jackpot game with the start of the jackpot game.

If the jackpot symbol 5 is won, the acquisition of a game ball cannot be expected as compared with the jackpot symbol 3 and the jackpot symbol 4. Therefore, if the estimated value of the number of acquired balls is displayed, there is a possibility that the player's willingness to play may be discouraged. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute the expected number advance notification effect shown in FIG. 35 (D). Similarly, when the jackpot symbol 1 is won or the jackpot symbol 2 is won, it is not necessary to execute the expected number advance notification effect. In this way, it is possible to select whether or not to execute the expected number of advance notification effects according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Further, if the jackpot symbol 5 is won, the high probability state cannot be maintained, so that a losing effect may be performed in the battle effect.

7-3-2. Prize ball count production Next, the production during execution of the jackpot game will be described with reference to FIG. 36. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a movable board based on the number of game balls acquired by the player (that is, the number of game balls paid out based on the entry into the winning opening) during the execution of the jackpot game 3 or the jackpot game 4. The prize ball count effect of counting and displaying using the 55k display group 56 is performed. Hereinafter, the prize ball count effect performed during the execution of the jackpot game 3 will be described, but the same applies even during the execution of the jackpot game 4.

When the jackpot game 3 is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 first executes the jackpot opening effect as shown in FIG. 36A during the opening period of the jackpot game. In this jackpot opening effect, the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and the right-handed image G108 prompting "right-handed" are displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50. The opening image G107 includes an acquired ball number image G114 showing an estimated number of acquired balls during the jackpot game. The number "2400" is drawn on the acquired ball number image G114. By displaying the estimated number of acquired balls before the start of the prize ball count effect, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling that many prize balls can be obtained. In addition, various effect images showing the type of the winning jackpot symbol may be displayed.

During the execution of the jackpot opening effect, the board movable body 55k is in the standby state, and each segment display of the display group 56 is in the initial state. For example, "0" may be displayed as the initial state of the segment display, or all segments may be turned off. Further, a specific character string such as "ROGO" may be displayed.

Further, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a prize ball number counter that counts the number of acquired balls acquired during one big hit game as a counter for counting the acquired number of balls, and a numerical value in the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k. The effect RAM 124 has a display counter used for display and a cumulative prize ball count counter for counting the cumulative number of acquired balls acquired during continuous jackpot games (so-called consecutive villas). Then, during the opening period of the jackpot game, the effect control microcomputer 121 resets the prize ball number counter and the display counter. The cumulative prize ball counter is reset by the effect control microcomputer 121 during the opening period of the jackpot game in the low probability low base state, that is, the jackpot game at the time of the first hit. In other words, the cumulative prize ball number counter is not reset by the effect control microcomputer 121 during the opening period of the jackpot game at the time of so-called consecutive villas.

When the opening period ends, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the 1R round game. Along with this, the jackpot opening production is finished and the round production is started. As shown in FIG. 36B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a right-handed image G108, a round image G109 showing the number of rounds, and a prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of acquired balls in the round effect. The number of acquired balls suggested by the prize ball number image G110 displays the cumulative number of acquired balls acquired during the jackpot game in consecutive jackpots. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads out the value of the cumulative prize ball number counter at the start of the first round game, and displays the value on the prize ball number image G110.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 sets the display value, which is a numerical value displayed by using the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k, to "0" in the 1R round effect, and displays the board movable body 55k from the initial position. The movable board 55k is moved to the position and stopped in front of the image display device 50 as seen from the player. The right-handed image G108, the round image G109, and the prize ball number image G110 are displayed at positions that do not overlap with the board movable body 55k from the player's point of view when the board movable body 55k is in the display position.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 uses the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k to pay out the number of prize balls during the jackpot game, that is, the player actually obtains the prize balls. Start a prize ball count effect that displays a count-up that suggests the number of acquired balls.

Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 detects the winning of the game ball to the first winning opening 14 by the first winning opening sensor 14a, the main control board 100 generates a command for the first winning opening sensor. It is input to the sub control board 120. Further, when the winning of the game ball to the second winning opening 15 is detected by the second winning opening sensor 15a, the main control board 100 generates a command for the second winning opening sensor and inputs it to the sub control board 120. To. Further, when the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 10 is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a, the command for the general winning opening sensor is generated by the main control board 100 and input to the sub control board 120. Similarly, when the sensor corresponding to each starting port detects the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the main control board 100 generates a command for the starting port sensor corresponding to each starting port. It is input to the sub control board 120.

Then, when the command corresponding to the entry into each winning opening is input to the sub control board 120, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the value of the prize ball counter and adds the number of prize balls corresponding to each command. Then, the value of the prize ball counter is updated. The value of the prize ball counter indicates the number of balls acquired during one big hit game, and is based on the prize balls based on the entry into the big winning opening, as well as the entry into the general winning opening and the starting opening. Prize balls are also added.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the open / closed state of the first special winning opening 14 changes, a command for opening / closing the first special winning opening is generated by the main control board 100 and input to the sub control board 120. Further, even when the open / closed state of the second special winning opening 15 is changed, the second special winning opening opening / closing command is generated by the main control board 100 and input to the sub control board 120.

Then, when the command corresponding to the opening / closing of each big winning opening is input to the sub control board 120, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the opening / closing state of each big winning opening. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 is a command corresponding to the winning of each winning opening on the sub control board 120 when at least one of the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15 is in the open state. Is input, the value of the display counter is read, the number of prize balls corresponding to each command is added, and the value of the display counter is updated.

The value of the cumulative prize ball counter is updated at the end of the final round or during the ending period. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the value of the cumulative prize ball counter and the value of the prize ball counter by the end of the ending period, and adds the value of the prize ball counter to the value of the cumulative prize ball counter. The value is stored as the value of a new cumulative prize ball counter.

Here, as the procedure of the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the above-mentioned operation, the details of the procedure for updating the prize ball number counter and the display counter and the procedure for updating the display value of the movable board 55k will be described.

The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the counter value update process shown in FIG. 37 when the command corresponding to the winning of each winning opening is input to the sub control board 120. In the counter value update process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not at least one of the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15 is in the open state (S4501). Hereinafter, "the large winning opening is open" means that at least one of the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15 is open, and "the large winning opening is closed". , It means that both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are in a closed state.

When the large winning opening is in the open state (S4501: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 reads out the value of the prize ball number counter and the value of the display counter from the effect RAM 124 (S4502). Then, the value of the prize ball number counter and the value of the display counter are updated according to the type of the winning command (S4503). For example, in this embodiment, the number of prize balls based on the entry into the large winning opening is 15, so if the winning command is based on the entry into the large winning opening, the value of the prize ball counter and the value of the display counter. Is added by 15 each. Further, since the number of prize balls based on the entry into the general winning opening 10 is 3, if the winning command is based on the entry into the general winning opening 10, the value of the prize ball counter and the value of the display counter are used. Add 3 for each.

On the other hand, when the large winning opening is closed (S4501: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 reads only the value of the prize ball counter from the effect RAM 124 (S4504). Then, only the value of the prize ball counter is updated according to the type of the winning command (S4505). In this case, for example, in the present embodiment, the prize ball based on the ball entering the starting port is 4, so if the winning command is based on the ball entering the starting port, the value of the prize ball counter is added by 4. Do not update the value of the display counter.

That is, in the prize ball count effect, the value of the display counter is not updated every time there is a prize ball, but the value of the display counter is updated on condition that the large winning opening is in the open state. According to this configuration, the board movable body 55k displays the number of acquired balls during the period when the big winning opening is open. Even if the large winning opening is closed, the value of the display counter may be smaller than the value of the winning ball counter because there is a possibility that the ball will enter other winning openings such as the general winning opening 10. Highly sex. That is, there is a high possibility that the displayed value of the board movable body 55k will be smaller than the actual number of acquired balls. On the other hand, since the value of the display counter is not counted up during the period when the big winning opening is closed, the value is closer to the assumed value of the number of acquired balls during the big hit game compared with the value of the prize ball number counter. Become.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the display value update process shown in FIG. 38 at predetermined X-second intervals while the board movable body 55k is in the display position. For example, in this embodiment, the predetermined X seconds is 0.1 seconds. In the display value update process, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads the value of the display counter from the effect RAM 124 (S5001). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the display counter is larger than the value obtained by adding the addition value α to the display value of the board movable body 55k (S5002). The added value α is a value smaller than the number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) obtained by winning a prize in the large winning opening. For example, in this embodiment, the added value α is 2.

When the value of the display counter is larger than the value obtained by adding the added value α to the displayed value of the board movable body 55k (S5002: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the value obtained by adding the added value α to the display value. As a new display value, the display value displayed by the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k is updated (S5003). On the other hand, when the value of the display counter is not larger than the value obtained by adding the addition value α to the display value of the panel movable body 55k (S5002: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the value of the display counter to a new value. As the display value, the display value displayed by the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k is updated (S5004).

That is, in the prize ball count production, the latest value of the prize ball is not updated every time there is a prize ball, but the value of the display counter is set as the upper limit so that the player can be given the feeling that the prize ball is present intermittently. , The display value displayed by the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k is gradually added. Therefore, even after the round game is completed, if the displayed value does not reach the value of the display counter, the displayed value is continuously updated. If the payout of the game balls actually paid out from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 cannot keep up with the number of acquired balls, the payout will continue until the number of acquired balls is reached even after the round game is completed, so that the player can experience it. It can be a close display.

In this embodiment, the display value of the movable board 55k is continuously updated even when the large winning opening is closed. That is, the value of the display counter is not updated even if the general winning opening 10 or the like is won when the large winning opening is closed, but the display of the board movable body 55k is close to the value of the display counter. Will be updated to.

Further, in the prize ball count production, the number of acquired balls suggested by the board movable body 55k is the number of acquired balls in one big hit game, and even when the big hit games such as during a consecutive villa of big hits are continuous. , Counts and displays the number of balls obtained during the currently executed jackpot game. In this respect, it is different from the prize ball number image G110 which displays the cumulatively obtained number of acquired balls at the time of the big hit consecutive villas. The prize ball number image G110 is not updated during the execution of the prize ball count effect.

In addition, the display value of the board movable body 55k is a numerical value based on the prize ball acquired during one big hit game, and is not the number reset for each round game, but the next one in one big hit game. It is a value that is cumulatively added in a round game. Therefore, in the prize ball count production, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 ends the final round game in one jackpot game (the 16th round game in the jackpot game 3 of this embodiment). The value of the display counter added up to this point is displayed on the board movable body 55k during the ending period of the jackpot game.

After the end of the round game of the final round, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the jackpot ending effect during the ending period of the jackpot game. At the beginning of the ending period, the value of the prize ball counter is added to the value of the cumulative counter.

Specifically, in the ending effect, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the prize ball number image G110 is displayed above the board movable body 55k, and the numerical display is enlarged. At this time, the board movable body 55k may be moved to a position below the display position and above the initial position so that the player can recognize the numerical value of the display group 56. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts a cumulative value update effect for updating the prize ball number image G110.

In the cumulative value update effect, the display value of the movable board 55k is counted down with the current display value as the initial value, and the display value of the prize ball number image G110 is the current display value acquired in the previous jackpot game. Is used as the initial value to display the count-up. At this time, the addition pace of the prize ball number image G110 and the subtraction pace of the movable board 55k are matched, and the count-up display and the count-down display are synchronized. Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), the effect image G116 in which the numbers move from the board movable body 55k toward the prize ball number image G110 is displayed on the display unit 50a. As a result, a new effect is created that creates a feeling that the numerical value displayed on the movable board 55k (accessory) is absorbed by the numerical value displayed on the display unit 50a (liquid crystal display) of the image display device 50. Become.

Further, as described above, the display value of the board movable body 55k is the value of the display counter. The display counter does not count the prize balls when a prize is won when the large prize opening is in the blocked state. Therefore, it is highly possible that the value of the display counter is smaller than the value of the prize ball counter, which is the actual number of acquired balls.

FIG. 39 shows an example in which the value of the display counter is smaller than the value of the prize ball counter. FIG. 39 shows the relationship between the state of the first big winning opening 14, the output of various sensors, and the values of various counters in the 1st round of the big hit game 3. When the first large winning opening 14 is opened in the 1st round, as shown in FIG. 39 (X), both the value of the prize ball number counter and the value of the display counter are 0. Then, after the first large winning opening 14 is changed from the closed state to the open state, every time the first large winning opening sensor 14a detects a ball entering the first large winning opening 14, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 receives a prize. The number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) is added to both the ball count counter and the display counter.

In addition, during the big hit game, there is a possibility that the general winning opening 10 and the first starting opening 11 will also win a prize, and if the first big winning opening 14 is in the open state, the balls will be entered into those winning openings respectively. Even when the winning opening sensor detects it, the number of prize balls is added to both the prize ball counter and the display counter. That is, if the first large winning opening 14 is in the open state, all the prize balls are added to both the prize ball number counter and the display counter. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 39 (Y), at the end of the 1st round, both the prize ball number counter and the display counter have the same value.

On the other hand, at the interval between the 1st and 2nd rounds, the first large winning opening 14 is in a closed state, and in that case, the number of winning balls based on the winning balls to each winning opening is added to the prize ball number counter. , Not added to the display counter. Therefore, the value of the prize ball number counter becomes larger than the value of the display counter by the number of prize balls based on the balls entered into each prize opening when the first large prize opening 14 is in the blocked state. For example, in FIG. 39, there is one winning ball in each of the general winning opening 10 and the first starting opening 11 at the interval between the 1st R and the 2nd R, and the winning ball based on the entry into the general winning opening 10 is 3. Since the number of prize balls based on the entry into the first starting port 11 is 4, the value of the prize ball number counter is 7 larger than the value of the display counter, as shown in FIG. 39 (Z).

In this way, the value of the display counter may be smaller than the actual number of acquired balls, and the value of the display counter displayed on the board movable body 55k is added to the numerical value shown in the prize ball number image G110. Even so, the cumulative counter value may not be reached. Therefore, in the cumulative value update effect, the auxiliary effect image G117 in which the number moves toward the prize ball number image G110 from a place other than the board movable body 55k is also displayed on the display unit 50a. As a result, it is possible to create a feeling that the numerical values other than the numerical values displayed on the movable board 55k (role) are absorbed by the numerical values displayed on the display unit 50a (liquid crystal display) of the image display device 50. It can be a production that makes up for the shortage.

As shown in FIG. 36 (G), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 continues the cumulative value update effect until the display value of the board movable body 55k becomes “0”. Then, after the display value of the board movable body 55k becomes "0" and the value of the cumulative counter is displayed on the prize ball number image G110, as shown in FIG. 36 (H), the prize balls indicated by the cumulative counter are displayed. The cumulative counter value suggestion image G118 suggesting that it has been obtained is displayed on the display unit 50a.

By using the board movable body 55k arranged in front of the image display device 50 in this way to count up and display the number of acquired balls in one big hit game, a prize ball is obtained for the player. You can give a feeling of satisfaction to that. In particular, by performing a prize ball count effect with a jackpot symbol (for example, jackpot symbol 3 or jackpot symbol 4 in this embodiment) in which the estimated value of the number of acquired balls is larger than that of other jackpot symbols, many prize balls are given to the player. It is possible to give a feeling of satisfaction to the fact that the above is obtained, and it can be a more effective production.

8. Effect of the embodiment According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 and 2nd big winning opening 15) is open by the display counter during the execution of the big hit game. The number of acquired balls is counted, and the value is displayed using the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k. By limiting the counting period of the display counter to the case where the big winning opening is in the open state as in this configuration, it is based on the entry into the general winning opening 10 or the first starting opening 11 during the execution of the big hit game. Even if there is a prize ball, it will not be reflected in the displayed value if the winning ball is closed during the big winning opening, so the difference between the final displayed value and the estimated number of balls won during the big hit game. Becomes smaller.

If the difference between the number of acquired balls (displayed value) displayed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the assumed value of the acquired number of balls is large, for example, the number of acquired balls that greatly exceeds the assumed value, for example, the player suspects a false display. There are concerns about adverse effects such as inciting the gambling spirit of the player. On the other hand, if the number of balls won based on the winning openings other than the large winning openings is not counted at all, the player may misunderstand that there are no winning balls from those winning openings and may cause dissatisfaction. As described by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the counting target is limited to the number of balls acquired when the large winning opening is open, and the difference between the displayed value and the assumed value is reduced, as described above. It can be expected to reduce the impact on the player.

It should be noted that the present embodiment is merely an example and does not limit the present invention in any way. Therefore, as a matter of course, the present invention can be improved and modified in various ways within the range not deviating from the gist thereof. Further, in the above-mentioned flowchart, the processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

Further, in the embodiment, when the prize ball count effect is performed, the board movable body 55k is moved to the display position, but even in the initial position, the numerical value displayed by the player by the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k is displayed. If it is sufficiently visible, it is not necessary to move the movable board 55k. Similarly, it is not necessary to move the board movable body 55k when performing the expected number advance notification effect. However, by moving the board movable body 55k, the player's attention can be focused on the numerical display of the board movable body 55k, and it can be expected that the effect will be more effective.

Further, in the embodiment, the display group 56 is equipped on the board movable body 55k, and the number of prize balls is displayed by each segment display 561, 562, 563, 564 of the display group 56, but the number display means. Is not limited to the segment display. For example, it may be a liquid crystal display device. In this case, the liquid crystal display device may be equipped on the board movable body 55k, or the image of the display device for displaying the number of prize balls may be displayed on the image display device 50. good. For example, an image corresponding to the display group 56 of the embodiment may be displayed on the image display device 50. That is, the image display device 50 may display the assumed value, and the image display device 50 may display the value of the display counter.

Further, in the embodiment, when the prize ball count is produced, the initial value is set to 0 and the value is periodically counted up to the value of the display counter. However, even if the value is periodically updated to the value of the display counter. good. That is, the latest display counter value may be displayed each time the display update timing of the display group 56 of the panel movable body 55k is performed.

Further, in the embodiment, the estimated number of acquired balls is displayed by the image displayed on the display group 56 of the board movable body 55k or the image display device 50 before the prize ball counting effect is started. , It is not necessary to display the expected number in advance. Even if the estimated number is not displayed in advance, the player can grasp the estimated value in advance from the game manual or the introduction page of the gaming machine on the Internet. Therefore, even if the expected number is not displayed in advance, the counting period of the display counter is limited to the period when the large winning opening is open as in the embodiment, and the difference between the displayed value and the assumed value is reduced. Therefore, it can be expected that the influence on the player as described above is reduced. However, since the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the assumed number in advance, the player becomes strongly aware of the number of acquired balls, and thus the present invention works more preferably.

Further, the effect content of the first prize-winning effect and the effect content of the second prize-winning effect can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, instead of the image display effect using the image display device 50, the effect suggesting that the winning opening is won by the operation of the structure may be used. The structure in this case may be, for example, an electric movable object driven by a sensor for detecting a prize, or a non-electric movable object (a non-electric movable object that operates under a load by a winning game ball). For example, it may be a so-called wind turbine).

Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine is determined to shift to the high probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but is based on the passage of the so-called V-probability machine (specific area 16 (V area) in the big winning opening). It may be configured as a gaming machine) that is controlled to a high probability state. Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probabilistic loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game, but it is a so-called ST machine (probability variation). It may be configured as a gaming machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1-type / 2-type mixer or a honey-type gaming machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a gaming machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, but it can also be applied to other bullet gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine.

Further, in the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but instead of being composed of three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, 2 It may be composed of symbols other than three such as one. For example, two symbols divided into special figure 1 and special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one symbol common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Then, in these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the image, and the sub-control board 120 may control the image. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

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 on the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number in the order stored in the hold storage unit.

Further, in the embodiment, while one of the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed, the other is not performed, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed. It may be configured so that the display is performed in parallel.

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

A control method for realizing the functions of the gaming machine, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium for storing the computer program are also new and useful.

9. The invention shown in the above-described embodiment The invention shown in the following embodiment is shown in the above-mentioned embodiment. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of the invention are not limited to this appendix.

The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) in the first invention includes a lottery means (game control microcomputer 101, S106, special figure 1 determination process, special figure 2 determination process) for performing a big hit lottery, and a game ball entry. It is the first winning opening (1st big winning opening 14, 2nd big winning opening 15) with a prize ball, and the open state where the game ball is easy to enter and the open state where the game ball enters more than the open state. A jackpot game in which a jackpot game is executed in which the first winning opening is displaceable in a difficult closed state, and when a jackpot is won by the lottery means, the first winning opening is set to the open state according to a predetermined opening pattern. Means (game control microcomputers 101, S106, jackpot game control processing), a second winning opening (general winning opening 10, starting opening) accompanied by a winning ball by entering a game ball, and the above-mentioned while the jackpot game is being executed. With a counting means (display counter, display value update process) for counting the number of balls acquired based on the balls entered into the first winning opening and the second winning opening when the first winning opening is in the open state. It is characterized by including a means for displaying the number of acquired balls (a movable board 55k, an image display device 50) capable of displaying the number of acquired balls counted by the counting means.

When displaying the number of acquired balls during the jackpot game, there may be a difference between the estimated number of acquired balls during the jackpot game and the displayed value of the actual number of acquired balls. According to the first invention, during the execution of the jackpot game, the number of winning balls based on the winnings to each winning opening is counted, and the period for counting the winning winnings is limited to the case where the first winning opening is open. By doing so, the difference between the acquired ball number (display value) displayed on the acquired ball number display means and the assumed number becomes small, and the influence on the player is reduced.

Further, when the jackpot is won by the lottery means, the winning ball number display means receives a ball into the first winning opening during the execution of the jackpot game before starting the display of the winning ball number. It is preferable to display the estimated value of the number of prize balls to be paid out (estimated number advance notification effect). According to this configuration, by displaying the assumed value, the player can be enhanced with the feeling that the prize ball is obtained. On the other hand, since the assumed value is strongly impressed by the player before the number of acquired balls is displayed, the invention of the present application, which can reduce the difference from the assumed value, works favorably.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, when a jackpot is won by the lottery means, the winning ball number display means may start displaying the winning ball number, and the jackpot game may be executed during the execution of the jackpot game. (1) It is preferable to provide an estimated value display means (acquired ball number image G114) for displaying an estimated value of the number of prize balls paid out by entering the winning opening. Even with this configuration, by displaying the assumed value, it is possible to enhance the uplifting feeling that the player can obtain the prize ball. On the other hand, since the assumed value is strongly impressed by the player before the number of acquired balls is displayed, the invention of the present application, which can reduce the difference from the assumed value, works favorably.

Further, the acquired ball number display means updates a display value which is a numerical value displayed on the acquired ball number display means at predetermined intervals during the execution of the jackpot game, and the display value is the display value at the update timing. When the number of acquired balls is smaller than the number of acquired balls counted by the counting means, a predetermined value may be added to the displayed value with the acquired number of balls as the upper limit. By adding a predetermined value to the displayed value at predetermined intervals, it is possible to give the player the feeling that the number of balls is increasing intermittently.

Further, the acquired ball number display means can be displaced to a first position (display position) that is easily visible to the player and a second position (initial position) that is more difficult for the player to see than the first position. If a big hit is won by the lottery means, it is preferable to start displaying the number of acquired balls after moving from the second position to the first position. By moving the acquired ball number display means to the first position, the player's attention can be focused on the display of the acquired ball number display means when starting the display of the acquired ball number, which is a more effective effect. Can be expected.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the types of jackpots won by the lottery means include the first jackpot (big hit symbols 3 and 4) and the first winning opening during the execution of the jackpot game. There is a second jackpot (big hit symbol 5) in which the assumed value of the number of prize balls paid out by entering the ball is smaller than that of the first jackpot, and the acquired ball number display means is the first jackpot by the lottery means. If the player wins, the number of acquired balls may be displayed, and if the second jackpot is won by the lottery means, the number of acquired balls may not be displayed. By displaying the number of acquired balls when the first jackpot, which is a jackpot advantageous to the player, is won, the player can be given a special feeling of winning the first jackpot.

PY1 Pachinko game machine 50 Image display device 50a Display unit 55 Board movable device 55k Board movable body 561 First segment display

Claims (3)

Lottery means to draw big hits and
The first winning opening with a prize ball due to the entry of the game ball, which can be displaced into an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which the game ball is more difficult to enter than the open state. The first prize opening and
A jackpot game means for executing a jackpot game in which the first winning opening is set to the open state according to a predetermined opening pattern when a jackpot is won by the lottery means.
The second prize opening with a prize ball due to the entry of a game ball,
A counting means for counting the number of balls acquired based on the balls entered into the first winning opening and the second winning opening when the first winning opening is in the open state during the execution of the jackpot game.
A means for displaying the number of acquired balls, which can display the number of acquired balls counted by the counting means , is provided .
The means for displaying the number of acquired balls is
When the display of the acquired number of balls is completed in the jackpot game, the countdown display is performed with the acquired number of balls counted by the counting means as an initial value.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Equipped with an image display means capable of displaying a predetermined production image,
The image display means is
Synchronized with the countdown display by the acquired ball number display means, the count-up display of the cumulative value of the acquired ball number in the jackpot game is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 .
The means for displaying the number of acquired balls is
It can be displaced to a first position that is easy for the player to see and a second position that is harder for the player to see than the first position.
When a big hit is won by the lottery means, after moving from the second position to the first position, the display of the number of acquired balls is started.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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